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Which Poet Laureate was born at Mytholmroyd in Yorkshire? | Ted Hughes | Poetry Foundation Poetry Foundation Poet Details 1930–1998 One of the giants of 20th century British poetry, Ted Hughes was born in Mytholmroyd, Yorkshire in 1930. After serving as in the Royal Air Force, Hughes attended Cambridge, where he studied archeology and anthropology, taking a special interest in myths and legends. In 1956 he met and married the American poet Sylvia Plath , who encouraged him to submit his manuscript to a first book contest run by The Poetry Center. Awarded first prize by judges Marianne Moore , W.H. Auden , and Stephen Spender , The Hawk in the Rain (1957) secured Hughes’s reputation as a poet of international stature. According to poet and critic Robert B. Shaw , “Hughes’s poetry signaled a dramatic departure from the prevailing modes of the period. The stereotypical poem of the time was determined not to risk too much: politely domestic in its subject matter, understated and mildly ironic in style. By contrast, Hughes marshaled a language of nearly Shakespearean resonance to explore themes which were mythic and elemental.” Hughes’s long career included unprecedented best-selling volumes such as Lupercal (1960), Crow (1970), Selected Poems 1957-1981 (1982), and The Birthday Letters (1998), as well as many beloved children’s books, including The Iron Man (1968). With Seamus Heaney , he edited the popular anthologies The Rattle Bag (1982) and The School Bag (1997). Named executor of Plath’s literary estate, he edited several volumes of her work. Hughes also translated works from Classical authors, including Ovid and Aeschylus. An incredibly prolific poet, translator, editor, and children’s book author, Hughes was appointed Poet Laureate in 1984, a post he held until his death. Among his many awards, he was appointed to the Order of Merit, one of Britain’s highest honors. The rural landscape of Hughes’s youth in Yorkshire exerted a lasting influence on his work. To read Hughes’s poetry is to enter a world dominated by nature, especially by animals. This holds true for nearly all of his books, from The Hawk in the Rain to Wolfwatching (1989) and Moortown Diary (1989), two of his late collections. Hughes’s love of animals was one of the catalysts in his decision to become a poet. According to London Times contributor Thomas Nye, Hughes once confessed “that he began writing poems in adolescence, when it dawned upon him that his earlier passion for hunting animals in his native Yorkshire ended either in the possession of a dead animal, or at best a trapped one. He wanted to capture not just live animals, but the aliveness of animals in their natural state: their wildness, their quiddity, the fox-ness of the fox and the crow-ness of the crow.” However, Hughes’s interest in animals was generally less naturalistic than symbolic. Using figures such as “Crow” to approximate a mythic everyman, Hughes’s work speaks to his concern with poetry’s vatic, even shamanic powers. Working in sequences and lists, Hughes frequently uncovered a kind of autochthonous, yet literary, English language. According to Peter Davison in the New York Times, “While inhabiting the bodies of creatures, mostly male, Hughes clambers back down the evolutionary chain. He searches deep into the riddles of language, too, those that precede any given tongue, language that reeks of the forest or even the jungle. Such poems often contain a touch—or more than a touch—of melodrama, of the brutal tragedies of Seneca that Hughes adapted for the modern stage.” Hughes’s posthumous publications include Selected Poems 1957-1994 (2002), an updated and expanded version of the original 1982 edition, and Letters of Ted Hughes (2008), which were edited by Christopher Reid and showcase Hughes’s voluminous correspondence. According to David Orr in the New York Times, Hughes’s “letters are immediately interesting and accessible to third parties to whom they aren’t addressed… Hughes can turn out a memorable description (biographies of Plath are ‘a perpetual smoldering in the cellar for us. There’s always one or two smoking away’), and his offha |
How many apprentice boys shut the gates of Derry in December 1688 leading to the siege of the city? | Siege of Derry » Somme Memorial Loyal Orange Lodge 842 - Surrender Or You'll Die On 19th April, a Jacobite trumpeter approached the Southern Gate to ask if Governor Lundy's promise of an easy surrender would be kept. He returned bearing the message that the city would be defended to the last man and that the people had nothing but contempt for their former Governor. The next day, a high ranking Jacobite officer, Claude Hamilton was sent to offer terms, which effectively was an ultimatum. It would not be carried out if the citizens submitted to James. Adam Murray who received the message, would be commissioned a colonel in the Jacobite army and receive a gift of £1,000, if he persuaded the people to submit. Murray's reply was: "The men of Londonderry have done nothing that requires a pardon and own no sovereign but King William and Queen Mary. It will not be safe for your Lordship to stay longer or to return on the same errand. Let me have the honour of seeing your through the lines." When the encounter was reported to James, he returned to Dublin and left the siege in the hands of General Maumont and Richard Hamilton. The Siege of Derry The siege began on 20th April with a battering of the city, but the besieging army had a shortage of artillery which would be needed for a full-scale assault on the city walls. However, guns and mortars placed in Captain Stronge's orchard on the other side of the Foyle were able to fire on the city with deadly effect. The mortars were particularly terrifying, since their high trajectories sent bombs crashing through the roofs of houses. The defenders were equipped with about twenty artillery pieces which had been supplied by the London companies, including one called "Roaring Meg" which was a gift from the Fishmongers of London. Conditions within the overcrowded city became desperate as shortage of food and disease began to take their toll. Conditions for the Jacobites were scarcely much better, with inadequate shelter in very wet conditions. However the hardships, strengthened the resolve of the Protestants and on 21st April, Murray led an attack against the besiegers, outside the city walls. During this attack General Maumont was killed, struck by a musket ball fired by Murray. There were several more attacks on the Jacobite troops and several high ranking officers were taken prisoner. Two French banners were hung in the Cathedral's chancel as trophies. The Boom that Crossed Foyle's Shores Due to the obvious determination of the Protestant garrison, the Jacobites decided to change tactics - if they could not defeat the people, they would blockade the city and starve them into submission. A boom was erected across the Foyle between Charles Fort and Grange Fort. It was intended to stop ships bringing aid to the besieged city. There were two booms: the first was made of such heavy materials that is was broken up by the current. The second was made of fir beams, chained and cabled together and light enough to float on the surface. A Dutch map from the period showing the city walls, the boom and key landmarks The basic Jacobite strategy was to blockade the city until the defenders were forced to surrender. However, there were a number of encounters between the opposing forces during the siege. The first occurred on 31 April when Murray led his cavalry to attack the Jacobites near Pennyburn Mill. He was forced to retreat, but as he did so he led the Jacobite cavalry into an ambush prepared by the infantry. On 6 May, Murray successfully led a attack on Windmill Hill, which had been captured by the Jacobites on the previous day. About a month later a more serious battle was fought at Windmill Hill, where the defenders suffered heavy losses and were driven back to the walls of the city. News of the city's plight reached William and he sent an expedition under the command of Lt. General Percy Kirke. Alth |
Four countries elect 6 MEPs – Cyprus, Malta, Luxembourg and which other? | Q&A: Election for the European Parliament - BBC News BBC News Q&A: Election for the European Parliament 22 May 2014 Read more about sharing. Close share panel From 22-25 May, all 28 member states of the European Union held elections for the European Parliament. Here's a guide: Who is being elected? Some 751 members of the European Parliament, known as MEPs will be elected. The number of MEPs will rise this year from the 736 elected at the last election in 2009. This is to reflect Europe's growing population, and the addition of a new member state - Croatia - which joined in 2013. How many MEPs does each country have? This is decided by the country's population. Germany, Europe's most populous nation, has 96 MEPs while Malta, Estonia, Cyprus and Luxembourg have six each. How are MEPs elected? Proportional Representation (PR) is used to determine how many MEPs each national party has, based on the share of the vote it wins. A mathematical formula known as D'Hondt is used to calculate each party's seats. The form of PR used also varies. In some countries voters can pick one or more named candidates. This is known as an "open list", and is used in 16 states including Austria, Belgium, Italy, Poland and Sweden. Elsewhere, voters choose a party, and the party decides the order in which their candidates are elected. This is known as a 'closed list' and is used in eight countries including France, Germany and the UK (except Northern Ireland, which uses the Single Transferable Vote system ). PR is seen as benefitting smaller parties, compared with first-past-the-post system used in UK general elections. What powers do MEPs have? MEPs negotiate legislation with national government ministers - the Council - in what is called "co-decision", then parliament votes on the laws. They also have an important say in big budget areas, such as agriculture and regional aid. MEPs can press the European Commission to legislate on particular issues. They can also act on issues raised by voters who petition them directly. That was notably the case in the EU fisheries reform, where public pressure made a big impact. Their consent is also required for EU trade agreements with non-EU countries, and for admitting new states. Since 2009 MEP's powers have expanded considerably, under the Lisbon Treaty. What are the 'groups' in the parliament? Voters elect MEPs from their own national parties, but once elected they usually join EU-wide groups with similarly-minded parties from other countries. There were seven political groups in the parliament from 2009-2014, plus a 'group' of non-attached MEPs. In this election, the BBC will describe them as follows: •EPP (European People's Party) - centre-right, supports greater EU integration •Socialist (Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats) - Main centre-left group •Liberal (Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe) - Centrist group, very pro-integration •Green (European Greens/European Free Alliance) - Alliance of parties representing regional interest, and green parties •Conservative (European Conservatives and Reformists) - Founded after the 2009 election, this group seeks reform of the European Union •EFD (Europe of Freedom and Democracy) - Right-wing group broadly opposed to further European integration •Left (European United Left) - Far left group, containing traditional communist and socialist parties •Other (No Group or "Non-inscrits") - MEPs who have been rejected by other groups or unable to form their own How is the election organised? The election takes place over four days, with groups of countries voting on different days. British voters went to the polls on 22 May - the same day as local elections in 161 English councils, 11 councils in Northern Ireland, and five mayoral elections. Initial results in the European election are expected from 2100 GMT on Sunday 25 May. Northern Ireland's result is declared on Monday 26 May. How will results be reported? Results for the UK will be counted by local authorities. Results will appear initially as the number of votes received by each party as |
Seven matches in the 2014 FIFA World Cup are scheduled to be played at a stadium in Brasilia named after a former player known by what name? | World Cup stadiums: a venue guide for Brazil 2014 - Telegraph World Cup stadiums: a venue guide for Brazil 2014 Interactive guide to the 12 venues which will host the Fifa 2014 World Cup tournament in Brazil By Telegraph Sport, Mark Oliver and Conrad Quilty-Harper 3:25PM BST 05 Apr 2014 Stadium name: Itaipava Arena Pernambuco (Recife) Capacity 46,000 How complete is it? Construction began in October 2010 and finished on time in May, with a friendly between Nautico and Sporting Lisbon marking its official opening Average temperature in June: 25C Average rainfall in June 375mm Famous for... Has tried to market itself as the Brazilian Venice with its many rivers and canals, Recife is famous for its 8km long Boa Viagem Beach. Widely regarded as one of the best city beaches in South America, the only problem in June is it is the wettest month of the year. Related Articles Riots in Copacabana 23 Apr 2014 Local hero... Rivaldo grew up in the city and began his career at local club Santa Cruz before moving on to bigger and better things. At his peak, the forward spent five years in Spain at Barcelona, winning the World and European player of the year award in 1999. He played 74 times for his country. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stadium name: Arena da Amazônia - Manaus Capacity 44,000 How complete is it? Was supposed to be finished in early 2013, but is behind schedule and will not be completed until the spring. Average temperature in June 27.5C Average rainfall in June 84mm Famous for... being situated in the heart of the Amazon rain forest. It is the gateway to the Amazon basin and a popular tourist destination as a result. England manager Roy Hodgson was keen to avoid playing any World Cup 2014 games here as it is so far from team’s Rio De Janeiro base, but likely to be popular with fans possessing a sense of adventure Local hero... Francisco Lima Govinho was a defensive midfielder who spent the majority of his career in Italy, most notably for Roma, but also Bologna and Brescia. Like so many Brazilians, he was good enough to play in one of Europe’s top divisions but never got a game for the national team. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stadium name: Arena Pantanal (Cuiaba) Capacity 43,000 How complete is it? Has been plagued by delays since construction began in 2010 and is still several months away from completion Average temperature in June 24.1C Average rainfall in June 15.5mm Famous for… it is one of Brazil’s hottest cities with temperatures regularly exceeding 40C in the hottest months. Founded in 1727 following the discovery of gold in the area, Cuiaba is situated in the geographical centre of the South American continent, and is also in the middle of Brazilian cattle country, which ensures cowboy hats are a most-have fashion item. Local Hero: Liverpool’s Brazilian international Lucas Leiva was born Dourados, which is a neighbouring town in the state of Mato Grosso. Began his career at Gremio and moved to Anfield for £5m in 2007. A vital member of both club and national side. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stadium name: Arena das Dunas (Natal) Capacity 43,000 How complete is it? It was later than promised but the stadium is built, taking just over two years to finish. Average temperature in June 25C Average rainfall in June 210mm Famous for... a really big tree. The Maior cajueiro do mundo is the biggest cashew tree in the world. Entered into the Guinness Book of Records In 1994 as the tree which covers the largest area, 8,400 square metres, making it larger than most football pitches Local hero.. Marinho Chagas was an early example of a left-back who could defend well but also attack like a winger. Played for Brazil in the 1974 World Cup and won 36 caps. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stadium name: Estádio do Maracanã (Rio de Janeiro) Capacity: 78,838 How complete is |
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Whose oratorio The Seasons was first performed in 1801? | oratorio | music | Britannica.com Oratorio choral music Oratorio, a large-scale musical composition on a sacred or semisacred subject, for solo voices, chorus, and orchestra . An oratorio’s text is usually based on scripture, and the narration necessary to move from scene to scene is supplied by recitatives sung by various voices to prepare the way for airs and choruses. A basically dramatic method is used in all successful oratorios, though they may or may not be produced with theatrical action. The oratorio is not intended for liturgical use, and it may be performed in both churches and concert halls. The principal schools of oratorios are the Italian, essentially a form of religious opera; the German, developed from treatment of the Passion story; and the English, synthesized by the composer George Frideric Handel from several forms. The term oratorio derives from the oratory of the Roman church in which, in the mid-16th century, St. Philip Neri instituted moral musical entertainments, which were divided by a sermon, hence the two-act form common in early Italian oratorio. The golden age of oratorio: 1600–c. 1750 The earliest surviving oratorio is Rappresentazione di anima et di corpo ( The Representation of Soul and Body ) by Emilio del Cavaliere , produced in 1600 with dramatic action, including ballet. Toward the mid-17th century Giacomo Carissimi introduced a more sober type with a Latin text based on the Old Testament . His oratorios (some short, some longer) are simple and free from extravagance and make effective use of the chorus. Their style is basically operatic, though, and the most memorable episodes are those in which the narrative is interrupted and the characters express their emotions. Latin- and Italian-language types of oratorios continued in use, but the vernacular Italian oratorio volgare, sung by virtuoso singers, was more popular and flourished until the late 18th century. Stage action had been abandoned in the oratorios of Italy by the late 18th century. The French composer Marc-Antoine Charpentier , who studied with Carissimi, successfully transferred the Italian oratorio to France. Similar Topics Pulitzer Prize The German oratorio began with Heinrich Schütz , a composer whose style is a blend of German and Italian elements. His oratorios, confined to Gospel subjects, show great powers of emotional expression and anticipate those of Johann Sebastian Bach in their vigorous treatment of the choruses. In his Easter Oratorio (published 1623) Schütz retains the old convention of setting the words of each character for two or more voices. His oratorios achieve a balance between austerity and exuberance, but by the late 17th century this balance had been disturbed. Passion oratorio texts (dealing with the death of Jesus) of this period often abandon biblical words for a mixture of rhymed paraphrase and lyrical commentary of a more or less sentimental nature. Listen: Bach, J.S.: St. John Passion, BWV 245 The aria “Lasset uns den nicht Zerteilen” from J.S. Bach’s St. … J.S. Bach ’s two great Passion oratorios, the Passion According to St. John (first performed 1724) and the Passion According to St. Matthew (1729), restored the balance attained by Schütz, though they are written on a greater scale and are enriched by the introduction of the later Italian aria . Bach, besides increasing the significance of the chorale , or congregational hymn , used the evangelist’s narrative as a framework for binding the dramatic element (the words of the characters) to the epic and contemplative sections (arias, chorales, opening and final choruses). There is nothing novel about Bach’s settings except their genius, which holds the long and complex structure in perfect balance. The Christmas Oratorio and other works by Bach that bear the name oratorio are more properly church cantatas. G.F. Handel ’s oratorios are essentially theatrical presentations that reflect his experience as an opera composer. Most of his oratorios use biblical stories put into modern librettos. Influenced by opera, masque, and even Greek tragedy, |
Stanhope is the surname of the title character in which TV crime drama? | Inspector Lewis (TV Series 2006–2015) - 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 Inspector Robert Lewis and Sergeant James Hathaway solve the tough cases that the learned inhabitants of Oxford throw at them. Stars: The murder of a maintenance worker at the Bodleian Library and the death of a popular Art student seem to be linked. 8.3 While Benison College is being renovated, the desiccated body of a student who disappeared 15 years earlier is found in an attic and linked to Seager's murder. 8.2 DI Robert Lewis teams up with DS James Hathaway to look into the murder of an Oxford mathematics student. 8.2 a list of 24 titles created 23 Aug 2013 a list of 25 titles created 24 Sep 2013 a list of 46 titles created 28 Dec 2015 a list of 21 titles created 5 months ago a list of 33 titles created 3 months ago Search for " Inspector Lewis " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Title: Inspector Lewis (2006–2015) 8/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 1 win & 3 nominations. See more awards » Photos Inspector Morse has an ear for music, a taste for beer and a nose for crime. He sets out with Sergeant Lewis to solve each intriguing case. Stars: John Thaw, Kevin Whately, James Grout Set in the 1960s, the show follows Endeavour Morse in his early years as a police constable. Working alongside his senior partner DI Fred Thursday, Morse engages in a number of investigations around Oxford. Stars: Shaun Evans, Roger Allam, James Bradshaw Inspector George Gently (TV Series 2007) Crime | Drama | Mystery With the help of DS John Bacchus, Inspector George Gently spends his days bringing to justice members of the criminal underworld who are unfortunate enough to have the intrepid investigator assigned to their cases. Stars: Martin Shaw, Lee Ingleby, Simon Hubbard Midsomer Murders (TV Series 1997) Crime | Drama | Mystery A veteran DCI and his young sergeant investigate murders around the regional community of Midsomer County. Stars: John Nettles, Jane Wymark, Barry Jackson With her caustic wit and singular charm, DCI Vera Stanhope and her trusted right-hand man DS Joe Ashworth face a series of captivating murder mysteries set against the breathtaking Northumberland landscape. Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Jon Morrison, David Leon DCI Banks (TV Series 2010) Crime | Drama | Mystery The tenacious and stubborn DCI Banks unravels disturbing murder mysteries aided by his young assistants, DS Annie Cabbot and DI Helen Morton. Stars: Stephen Tompkinson, Jack Deam, Andrea Lowe DI Jack Frost is an unconventional policeman with sympathy for the underdog and an instinct for moral justice. Sloppy, disorganized and disrespectful, he attracts trouble like a magnet. Stars: David Jason, Bruce Alexander, John Lyons British crime investigation series based around aristocratic, Oxford-educated Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley and his working-class assistant Sergeant Barbara Havers. Stars: Nathaniel Parker, Sharon Small, Lesley Vickerage A Cambridgeshire clergyman finds himself investigating a series of mysterious wrongdoings in his small village of Grantchester. Stars: James Norton, Robson Green, Morven Christie 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X As WW2 rages around the world, DCS Foyle fights his own war on the home-front as he investigates crimes on the south coast of England. Later series sees the retired detective working as an MI5 agent operating in the aftermath of the war. Stars: Michael Kitchen, Honeysuckle Weeks, Anthony Howell Scott & Bailey (TV Series 2011) Crime | Drama Two female detectives, one motherly, the other emotionally immature, have varying levels of success applying their eccentric outlooks on life to their police cases and private lives. Stars: Suranne Jones, Lesley Sharp, Tony Mooney Father Brown (TV Series 2013) Crime | Drama | Mystery Series inspir |
Which country won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1992, 1993 and 1994? | Eurovision betting | Eurovision Song Contest trends This Saturday (May 18) sees the 57th edition of Eurovision with 39 countries across Europe in competition. But who will be crowned the 2013 Eurovision Champion? Here are some interesting Eurovision trends that might help you calculate the winners. 7 – Most wins of Eurovision Ireland’s contribution to music – other than 1990s boybands and Bono – is Eurovision dominace. The country won Eurovision in 1970, 1980, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994 and most recently in 1996, making it the most successful nation in Eurovision’s illustruous history. 3 – Most Eurovision wins in a row Ireland have also won the most competitions (3) in a row; in 1992 with the “Why Me” by Linda Martin, in 1993 with “In Your Eyes” by Niamh Kavanagh and in 1994 with “Rock ‘n’ Roll Kids” by Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan. Interestingly, all three of these performers have appeared at the Eurovision competition more than once. Kavanagh’s return was the worst, however, when in Eurovision in 2010 she finished in 23rd place. 2 – Most number of wins by a performer Another record held by Ireland. Singer Johnny Logan is also known by his nickname – Mister Eurovision. He is the only person to have won two Eurovision competitions as a performer, first winning in 1980 with the song “What’s Another Year” and winning again in 1987 with “Hold Me Now”. He also penned the 1992 winning song embedded above for Linda Martin. 6 – Host country victories Taking place in Malmo, Sweden this year, Eurovision has been won six times by its host country: The inaugural competition was won both by and in Switzerland in 1956 In 1969 four countries were tied for 1st place including hosts Spain, alongside the UK, Netherlands and France In 1973, Luxembourg were victorious hosts with the song “Tut te reconnaitras” Israel won in Jerusalem in 1979 Ireland won twice hosting in 1993 and 1994 27 – All in the language English is the song language with the most wins (27), with countries performing winning songs in English for the last five contests. French is the second-most spoke winning language with 14 wins. The three favourites – Denmark (1.750*), Ukraine (7.140*) and Norway (7.910*) will all be performing their entries in English. 15 – Close but no cigar The United Kingdom holds the record for second place finishes, having come runner-up 15 times. The most recent near-miss was in 1998, when Imaani said “Where are you?” to the six points she needed to win the competition. 169 – Points record In 2009 Alexander Rybak’s fairytale came true as he led Norway to a historic Eurovision victory, demolishing the competition by a record margin of 169 points. Norway are the 3rd favourites to win Eurovision at 7.910*. 18 – Most 12’s At last year’s Eurovision, Loreen of Sweden was awarded the maximum possible number of points – 12 – from 18 countries out of 41. This is the most number of countries that anyone has received maximum points from. 16 – Nul Points Since the introduction of the current scoring system in 1975, there have been 16 entries that have received no points. The most recent entry being “Aven Romale” by Gypsy.cz in 2009. Norway are the country to have been awarded no points the most amount of times – in 1978, 1981 and 1997. Norway are 2.800* to win Semi-Final 2 and 1.033* to qualify. 11 – Block Voting Perhaps one of the key aspects of Eurovision betting is the regional block voting that takes place. Statistical analysis of Eurovision voting shows that countries will often vote for each other purely because of political, cultural or geographical alliance. There are at least 11 blocks of countries that regularly award each other high points: • UK and Ireland Why Pinnacle? Online sports betting from Pinnacle bookmakers – your premier international sportsbook © 2004 – 2017 Pinnacle By accessing, using or navigating throughout this site you accept that we will use certain cookies to improve your customer experience. Pinnacle uses cookies to improve your user experience only and will not interfere with your privacy. Please be aware that the webs |
Which Archbishop of Canterbury compiled the first two editions (1549 and 1552) of the Book of Common Prayer? | Book of Common Prayer Collection (17 vols.) - Logos Bible Software Logos Bible Software Book of Common Prayer Collection (17 vols.) This image is for illustration only. The product is a download. Book of Common Prayer Collection (17 vols.) Runs on Windows , Mac and mobile . Pay Monthly Customize the length of your payment plan in cart 5 easy payments of Tweet Overview For many Christians, the Book of Common Prayer is the most important book used in worship with the exception of the Bible itself. Even if you don’t come from a liturgical tradition, you’ll find that the Book of Common Prayer is a well of inspiration. The influence of Book of Common Prayer has permeated into many worship traditions and ceremonies, as well as society in general. “Till death us do part,” “Earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust,” and many more phrases from the Book of Common Prayer are now common parlance. The Book of Common Prayer Collection (17 vols.) brings together some of the most historically important editions of the Book of Common Prayer as well as key works that explain their rich history. The Book of Common Prayer has origins that date back to the 1500’s during Edward VI’s short but influential reign. Replacing various Latin rites which had been used across England, Thomas Cranmer compiled a complete English liturgy for the Church. The Book of Common Prayer became the foundational prayer book of the Church of England and was a large component of the Protestant Reformation. From its first inception in 1549, the Book of Common Prayer has undergone many revisions and updates, and many other denominations have adopted its structure. The history of the Book of Common Prayer is as fascinating as the history of the Reformation itself! With the Logos Bible Software edition, all Scripture passages in the Book of Common Prayer Collection are tagged and appear on mouse-over. Each volume is fully integrated with the other resources in Logos, including your preferred Bible translation. This makes these resources more powerful and easier to access than ever before for scholarly work or personal Bible study. With the advanced features of Logos Bible Software, you can perform powerful searches by topic or Scripture reference—finding, for example, every mention of “baptism,” or “communion.” Key Features Contains twelve different editions of the Book of Common Prayer Enables side-by-side comparison of multiple editions at the same time Collection includes informative lectures, sermons, dictionary entries, essays, devotionals, and more on the Book of Common Prayer Title: Book of Common Prayer Collection Volumes: 17 The Two Liturgies, AD 1549, and AD 1552: With other Documents Set Forth by Authority in the Reign of King Edward VI Editor: Joseph Ketley Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 Thomas Cranmer , Archbishop of Canterbury, organized the first two editions of the Book of Common Prayer, authorized under King Edward VI during the Reformation in 1549 and 1552. With the death of Edward VI, Mary I restored Roman Catholic worship and Cranmer was burned at the stake, but the Book of Common Prayer would survive. This volume brings together these historically important texts: The Order of Communion, 1548 The Book of Common Prayer, 1549 The Form and Manner of Making and Consecrating of Archbishops, Bishops, Priests, and Deacons, 1549 The Book of Common Prayer, 1552 The Primer, or Book of Private Prayer, 1553 A Short Catechism, 1553 Catechismus Brevis, 1553 Rev. Joseph Ketley was educated at Queens College, Cambridge, and he was the curate of St. Mark’s, Kennington. He was also the editor of the Whitby Repository from 1831–1832. The Prayer-Book of Queen Elizabeth, 1559 Editor: William Benham Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 After the death of Mary I of England, her half-sister and successor, Elizabeth I, restored Protestantism and reissued the Book of Common Prayer with slight changes. Important differences include changes to the wording in the administration of the Holy Communion. Benham’s introduction gives an in-depth history of the reasons |
The US state of Georgia was named after which King? | St. George, slaying the dragon The Web site of the president of Georgia was temporarily moved to servers based in Atlanta, Georgia, over the weekend, after what appeared to be an attack by Russian hackers. The move was overseen by a Georgian-born executive at a technology company based in Georgia (the state), who happened to be on vacation in Georgia (the country) when the fighting started. Why does a country that was formerly part of the USSR have the same name as a state in the American Deep South? Both got their present-day monikers from the British. The name of the country comes from the Russian word Gruzia, which was in turn derived from the Persian and Turkish versions of the name George, Gorj and Gurju. It's not clear when the Brits started using the word Georgia in place of Gruzia, but scholars believe the switch happened sometime in the late Middle Ages. Advertisement In their native tongue, Georgians refer to themselves as the Kartveli and to their country as Sakartvelo. But the Kartveli have for many centuries been associated with George, the Roman soldier and Christian martyr . (They adopted Christianity under Roman rule in the 330s.) The Arabs, Ottomans, and Persians—who ruled over the country at various times until the Russians took control in 1801—chose to name Sakartvelo after its beloved patron saint, whose image dotted the art and architecture of the region. The American Georgia, on the other hand, was named after King George II of England, who granted the state its charter in 1732. The –ia suffix, meaning " state of ," comes from the Greek and was tacked onto the end of many place names via the vast imperial and lingual legacy of the Romans. The name George became popular in Western Europe only after the Crusades, when knights traveling to the Holy Land came in contact with the widespread veneration of the saint among the Eastern Christians—in places like Georgia. (George became the patron saint of England in the 1340s.) Meanwhile, the saint's name derives from Greek and refers to a tiller of land. In that respect, both Georgia and Georgia live up to their names. We may refer to both the country and the state by the same name, but the homonymy of Georgia and Georgia doesn't exist in Russian. The soldiers storming the border this week might say they were advancing into Gruzia, as opposed to the American region—which they would pronounce as Gee-OR-gee-ah. |
In which E M Forster novel does Adela Quested travel abroad to marry magistrate Ronny Heaslip? | A Passage to India Summary | GradeSaver A Passage to India Summary A Passage to India Buy Study Guide E.M. Forster 's A Passage to India concerns the relations between the English and the native population of India during the colonial period in which Britain ruled India. The novel takes place primarily in Chandrapore, a city along the Ganges River notable only for the nearby Marabar caves. The main character of the novel is Dr. Aziz , a Moslem doctor in Chandrapore and widower. After he is summoned to the Civil Surgeon's home only to be promptly ignored, Aziz visits a local Islamic temple where he meets Mrs. Moore , an elderly British woman visiting her son, Mr. Heaslop, who is the City Magistrate. Although Aziz reprimands her for not taking her shoes off in the temple before realizing she has in fact observed this rule, the two soon find that they have much in common and he escorts her back to the club. Back at the club, Mrs. Moore meets her companion, Adela Quested , who will likely marry her son. Adela complains that they have seen nothing of India, but rather English customs replicated abroad. Although a few persons make racist statements about Indians, Mr. Turton , the Collector, proposes having a Bridge Party (to bridge the gulf between east and west). When Mrs. Moore tells her son, Ronny, about Aziz, he reprimands her for associating with an Indian. When Mr. Turton issues the invitations to the Bridge Party, the invitees suspect that this is a political move, for the Collector would not behave so cordially without a motive, but accept the invitations despite the suspicion. For Adela and Mrs. Moore, the Bridge Party is a failure, for only a select few of the English guests behave well toward the Indians. Among these is Mr. Fielding, the schoolmaster at the Government College, who suggests that Adela meet Aziz. Mrs. Moore scolds her son for being impolite to the Indians, but Ronny Heaslop feels that he is not in India to be kind, for there are more important things to do; this offends her sense of Christian charity. Aziz accepts Fielding's invitation to tea with Adela, Mrs. Moore, and Professor Narayan Godbole . During tea they discuss the Marabar Caves, while Fielding takes Mrs. Moore to see the college. Ronny arrives to find Adela alone with Aziz and Godbole, and later chastises Fielding for leaving an Englishwoman alone with two Indians. However, he reminds Ronny that Adela is capable of making her own decisions. Aziz plans a picnic at the Marabar Caves for Miss Quested and Mrs. Moore. Adela tells Ronny that she will not marry him, but he nevertheless suggests that they take a car trip to see Chandrapore. The Nawab Bahadur , an important local figure, agrees to take them. During the trip, the car swerves into a tree and Miss Derek , an Englishwoman passing by at the time, agrees to take them back to town. However, she snubs the Nawab Bahadur and his chauffeur. Adela speaks to Ronny, and tells him that she was foolish to say that they should not be married. Both Aziz and Godbole fall sick after the party at Mr. Fielding's home, so Fielding visits Aziz and they discuss the state of politics in India. Aziz shows Fielding a picture of his wife, a significant event considering his Islamic background and an important demonstration of their friendship. Aziz plans the expedition to the Marabar Caves, considering every minute detail because he does not wish to offend the English ladies. During the day when they are to embark. Mohammed Latif , a friend of Aziz, bribes Adela's servant, Antony , not to go on the expedition, for he serves as a spy for Ronny Heaslop. Although Aziz, Adela and Mrs. Moore arrive to the train station on time, Fielding and Godbole miss the train because of Godbole's morning prayers. Adela and Aziz discuss her marriage, and she fears she will become a narrow-minded Anglo-Indian such as the other wives of British officials. When they reach the caves, a distinct echo in one of them frightens Mrs. Moore, who decides she must leave immediately. The echo terrifies her, for it gives her the sense that the |
The adjective hircine refers to which animal? | Animal Adjectives Animal Adjectives By Maeve Maddox Most writers are familiar with the animal adjectives canine and feline used to refer to dogs and cats, but they may not be aware of numerous others they could use in writing about both animals and people. Here are some examples that use leonine, taurine, bovine, and feline: Concluding with remarks about Toscanini’s technique, Saminsky again contrasted his “leonine manner” with Nikisch’s “carefully restrained movements…” –Toscanini in Britain, Christopher Dyment, p. 18. Porta … asserts, that such men resemble bulls in anger, as is expressed by the wide nostrils; and, in the strength expressed by the dense neck. I have… seen many stout athletic men with taurine aspects, and have always observed such to have taurine dispositions likewise. –“History of Physiognomy,” The Gentleman’s Magazine, and Historical Chronicle, Vol. 69, Part 1, 1799. He was a plump little guy with thinning gray hair over a pink scalp, big brown bovine eyes and dewlaps hanging on either side of his chin. —Peril is My Pay, Stephen Marlowe. Although it was rare for Bat to be clearly depicted in painting or sculpture, some notable artifacts […] include depictions of the goddess in bovine form. –”Bat (goddess),” Wikipedia. eartha kitt: the feline femme fatale –headline, Marie Claire, online magazine. (The original headline is all in lowercase.) Here’s a list of animals with their corresponding adjectives. ant: formicine wolf: lupine viper: viperine In addition to using animal adjectives literally and figuratively to describe animals and people, writers can build character names from them. For example, one of the characters in the novel Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz is a huge, bearlike servant named Ursus. A character called Corvin could have something to do with death; Pavonna could suggest beauty and pride, and Vespicia could be a sharp-tongued woman. Subscribe to Receive our Articles and Exercises via Email You will improve your English in only 5 minutes per day, guaranteed! Subscribers get access to our exercise archives, writing courses, writing jobs and much more! You'll also get three bonus ebooks completely free! 15 Responses to “Animal Adjectives” Dale A. Wood on February 14, 2014 11:17 am When I was a schoolboy and younger, I was a firstborn child, and I had but one cousin older than me, too. So, I wasn’t around older children very much. I had a neighbor boy, Marty, who was my age and a close friend. Marty had and older brother and an older sister, and no younger siblings. One time when Marty was angry at his brother and sister, he yelled at them “GO WITH THE PACHYDERMS TO THE ZOO !” (My friend was known for having a sharp tongue at times.) Of course, I was mystified because I didn’t even know what a pachyderm was. It was some years later that I learned that a pachyderm is from the group of animals that includes elephants, rhinos, hippopotami, and maybe giraffes, camels, bison, and zebras, too. Except for the elephant, their characteristics in common include being big and dumb! So, what is the appropriate adjective? pachydermish? pachydermlike? thebluebird11 on February 14, 2014 3:21 pm Thanks, Maeve, for the great list, definitely has words I have never heard of (e.g. for tortoise, seal, peacock). Nice vocab lesson although many will not be useful for Scrabble LOL I’m sure there are more where these came from, but I will just add bee/apian. TGIF 🙂 venqax on February 14, 2014 4:29 pm I’ll add hircine– like a goat. This one comes in very handy quite a bit, actually. I once wrote an article describing a certain politician’s hircine behavior and it at least got me some style points. Didn’t bother him a tad. Nicholas Wilde on February 14, 2014 5:31 pm For the “peacock: pavonine” entry, does it only refer to the male bird, or should it actually be “peafowl: pavonine”? thebluebird11 on February 14, 2014 6:02 pm @DAW: I would say the appropriate adjective would be found in Maeve’s list, elephantine. If you don’t like that one, use one of the ones you made up…nobody will stop you. I can also suggest |
Goat Fell is the name of hole number 8 on the Ailsa Course at which Open Championship Golf venue? | Ailsa Course Turnberry Open Championship golf and luxury resort Scotland Rates from £575 per room for two nights Valid from 1st May until 30th September. Call +44 (0) 1655 333 991 to book this Exclusive Offer Visit our website for Terms and Conditions Trump Turnberry has three golf courses, including the Championship Ailsa course, the Championship Kintyre course and the 9 hole Arran course. The Ailsa The legendary Ailsa course is home to four Open Championships, including the 1977 Duel in the Sun. This iconic course will undergo a substantial renovation at the end of the September, with renowned golf architect Martin Ebert, of Mackenzie & Ebert, being commissioned to oversee the changes. Mackenzie & Ebert have completed a meticulous historic study and modern day review of the Ailsa course, and in close consultation with the R&A, have revealed plans for extensive but sympathetic changes many of which have been sought for decades. For further information on the changes, please visit www.trumpturnberry.com/ailsa-course-changes . The Kintyre Building on the challenges laid down by the famous old Arran course, the Kintyre is links golf at its exhilarating best. Undulating greens, glorious fairways, magnificent ocean holes, and all with stunning views of Kintyre, Arran, and the famous Turnberry Lighthouse. In 2004, the Kintyre hosted the Open Championship Final Qualifying round. The Kintyre course remains open during the Ailsa course closure from 28th September 2015 – 1st June 2016. The Arran With the same difficult elements as Ailsa and Kintyre, the Arran has been designed to acquaint golfers with the typical challenges of links golf. Trump Turnberry's PGA professionals at the Turnberry Performance Academy, a world class teaching facility, offer golfers of all levels a range of specialised programmes including links golf technique. Turnberry Performance Academy The Turnberry Performance Academy offers a true centre of excellence for all levels of golfers to learn how to play the game, assess the most efficient way to improve an individuals’ own game and most importantly, makes tuition as enjoyable an experience as possible. In addition to this coaching philosophy, it also offers a wide range of programmes including swing analysis, links golf technique, specialist club fitting as well as specific tuition for juniors, ladies and seniors. Each student will experience state of the art technology designed to help them learn, improve, and practice in one of the country’s finest indoor and outdoor facilities. The Duel in the Sun The Duel in the Sun restaurant is located within the newly renovated clubhouse. Named after the famous 1977 Open battle between Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus, its menu features a steak and lobster concept, with meats cooked to perfection in our Josper grill. Dining Trump Turnberry is home to a selection of memorable restaurants and bars, all featuring breathtaking views and locally produced ingredients. For more information, please view Trump Turnberry's official website |
Cut-Throat Jake, captain of the Flying Dustman, is the enemy of which fictional pirate? | Cut-Throat Jake | Antagonists Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Add Image Captain Pugwash's fearsome arch-enemy, captain of the Flying Dustman (a pun on the Flying Dutchman combined with a reference to the occupation of dustman). When he is not scheming to bring about Pugwash's downfall, he is a rather more competent pirate than his enemy, and always seems to have plenty of treasure. He speaks with a stereotypical West Country accent, and is easily recognisable by his eye patch and enormous black beard. Some or all of the information and/or categories on this page may have come from another site such as the Villains Wikia or TVTropes.org . This may include previous edits that are different than the current version. Changes to this page to provide original content are welcomed and encouraged, but this notice must remain on the page at all times. To visit this page on the Villains Wikia, click here . |
Which town is mentioned in the first verse of the hymn O Come, All Ye Faithful? | O Come, All Ye Faithful - Version 1 O Come, All Ye Faithful Hymn on the Prose for Christmas Day For Christmas and Epiphany Words: " Adeste Fideles ," Verses 1-4, John Francis Wade (c. 1711-1786), circa 1743 / 4 Verses 5-7: Abb� �tienne Jean Fran�ois Borderies (1764-1832), 1822 Verse 8: Anonymous (19th Century) Also known as the Portuguese Hymn Verses 1-4 translated from Latin to English by Frederick Oakeley (1802-1880), 1852; Verses 5, 7 and 8 translated by William Thomas Brooke (1848-1917) Verse 6 translations by Owen West and Michael W. Martin . Translations of some portions attributed to William Mercer (1811-1873) Other editors have made other changes. 1. O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O Come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, Born the King of angels; Refrain O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. 2. God of God, Light of Light, Lo! he abhors not the Virgin�s womb; Very God, Begotten not created. 1 Chorus 3. Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation; Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God, In the highest; Chorus 4. Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning; Jesu 2 , to Thee be glory given; Word of the Father, Now in flesh appearing. Chorus 5. See how the shepherds, Summoned to His cradle, Leaving their flocks, draw nigh to gaze; 3 We too will thither Bend our hearts' oblations 4 Chorus The sixth verse has not come into common usage in English. William Brooke provided a translation in 1885 ( The Altar Hymnal, No. 7): 6. There shall we see Him, His Eternal Father's Everlasting Brightness now veiled under flesh; God shall we find there, a Babe in infant clothing; The following wonderful translation of the 6th verse is provided by Owen West (link opens in a new window at his site), and is reproduced here with his kind permission: 6. Everlasting splendor of the [Eternal] Father We shall see in a garment of flesh; God, infant, wrapped in swaddling clothes. Chorus A good friend to this site, Paul Hodges, provided this translation which he believes was from a companion to one of the major English or Scottish hymn books. 6. Father eternal, Thine eternal splendour Now veiled in flesh our eyes shall see: God as an infant, swaddling clothes about him. Another versified translation of the 6th verse has been created by Michael W. Martin. The verse is under copyright; I have requested permission to reprint but have received no word from Mr. Martin. Until then, you can see this verse at Mr. Martin's Adeste Fideles page. Ian Bradley in The Penguin Book of Carols also provides a literal translation. It is not reproduced here, as it is under copyright. Erik Routley gives the following literal translation of verse six: "We shall see the Eternal Splendour of the Eternal Father veiled in flesh. God as a child wrapped in Swaddling-clothes." ( The English Carol. New York: Oxford University Press, 1959). 7. Child, for us sinners Poor and in the manger, We would embrace Thee, with love and awe; 5 Who would not love Thee, Loving us so dearly? Chorus 8. Lo! Star-led chieftains, Magi, Christ adoring, Offer Him frankincense and gold and myrrh; We to the Christ-child, Bring our hearts oblations: Chorus Another source has a different second line: Offer Him incense, gold and myrrh; Verse 4 appropriate for Christmas; verse 8 appropriate for Epiphany. Alternate First Verses: 1. O come, all ye faithful, joyfully triumphant, 6 Come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, Monarch of the Angels; 1. O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem, Come and behold Him, Monarch of Angels! 1. O hie, ye believers! raise the song of triumph! O speed ye, O speed ye! to Bethlehem hie! Born there, behold the Infant King of Angels! O come and let us worship O come and let us worship O come and let us worship the Lord our God! (Rev. Francis Trappes, Richardson, 1868) Alternate Second Verses: 2. True God of true God, Light from Light Eternal, Lo, he shuns not the Virgin's womb; Son of the Fa |
Sinéad Cusack is the wife of which actor? | Sinéad Cusack - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS Actress Sinéad Cusack was born on February 18, 1948 in Dalkey, Ireland as Jane Moira Cusack. She is an actress, known for V for Vendetta (2005), Eastern Promises (2007) and Stealing Beauty (1996). She has been married to Jeremy Irons since March 28, 1978. They have two children. See full bio » Born: |
The Pitmen Painters is a play by Lee Hall about a group of mostly miners from which town in Northumberland? | The Pitmen Painters â A Celebration of Minersâ Art by the Ashington Group opens 10th October Home > News > The Pitmen Painters â A Celebration of Minersâ Art by the Ashington Group opens 10th October The Pitmen Painters â A Celebration of Minersâ Art by the Ashington Group opens 10th October Tuesday 14/10/2014 The Pitmen Painters â A Celebration of Minersâ Art by the Ashington Group opens 10th October Gallery Developments Made Possible by Hit Play Rare archive film of a celebrated group of mining artists will provide the introduction to a newly refurbished gallery of Pitmen Painters works which re-opens to the public in Northumberland this weekend. Woodhorn Museum is set to unveil new developments in the gallery housing the main collection of work by the Ashington Group of artists. The Group of mainly miners started in 1934 to study Art Appreciation but went on over the next 50 years to create an incredible body of work detailing every aspect of their lives. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the formation of the Group. The work on the gallery has been paid for thanks largely to the world-wide success of the play Pitmen Painters by Billy Elliot writer, Lee Hall which is based on the story of the Ashington Group. Images of the paintings have been used in productions in the West End, Broadway and across the world earning royalties at the same time as increasing interest in seeing the original paintings. Additional funding has come from Arts Council England. The gallery has been enhanced with new features including an introductory film with 1970s archive BBC film footage of the painters themselves talking about their experiences and art. There will also be an in-gallery ipad app which will provide additional information about the individual paintings, the artists, and features filmed interviews with art critic, friend of the group and writer of the original Pitmen Painters book, William Feaver. “People now visit Woodhorn from all over the world to see this remarkable collection of painting,” explains Woodhorn’s Director, Keith Merrin, “so we are thrilled to be able to make their visit even more interesting, enjoyable and memorable. “The refurbishments have been paid for in large part by royalties generated from use of images of the paintings in the various successful productions of the play, Pitmen Painters. It’s a brilliant story of how art produced by miners in Northumberland can inspire another artist, Lee Hall, to produce great new work which in turn has generated funds to enable more people to be inspired by the paintings.” The gallery will reopen on to the public on Saturday 11th October 2014. Keith Merrin and William Feaver are available for interview on Friday 10th October 2014. |
Which city, known as Florence on the Elbe, is home to the Semper Opera House? | The 5 Best Semper Opera House (Semperoper Erleben) Tours, Trips & Tickets - Germany | Viator Germany ATTRACTIONS See all Semper Opera House (Semperoper Erleben) Dresden's Semper Opera House, or Semperoper in German, was built between 1838 and 1841. The opera house is located along the Elbe River in the historic center of Dresden. It is Germany's most famous opera house and the home of the Saxon State Orchestra, one of the world's oldest and best-known orchestras, as well as the Saxon State Opera. The opera house closed during World War II in August 1944, and it was destroyed six months later during allied bombings. It was a long time before reconstruction began, but it was completed on February 13, 1985, exactly 40 years after the building was destroyed. Semperoper Erleben, or Semper Opera Experience, offers guided tours of the opera house. During a tour, you will learn about the architecture in the opera house's richly adorned rooms. You will learn what makes such unique acoustics in artistically furnished viewing rooms. The multi-lingual guides will also teach you about the opera house’s history. There are special tours at night, tours themed for children, and tours that focus on different topics such as architecture. Practical Info The Semper Opera House is located at Theaterplatz 2. Tours cost 10 euros and are offered most days from 3 to 3:35 p.m., but check ahead since available days and times sometimes vary. Tours & Tickets |
Which day of the week completes the name of Detective Inspector Fred ???????? in the TV crime drama Endeavour? | Endeavour (TV Series 2012– ) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Set in the 1960s, the show follows Endeavour Morse in his early years as a police constable. Working alongside his senior partner DI Fred Thursday, Morse engages in a number of investigations around Oxford. Stars: As Endeavour and Thursday deal with the heartbreak of Joan's departure, a death at East Cowley Slipper Baths hurls the pair into another dark adventure. 9.1 As Endeavour Morse takes his sergeant's exam, a garment factory owner is shot dead outside a bank during a wage snatch. 9.0 When a petty criminal absconds from an open prison, it sets off a chain reaction of troubling events, threatening to expose unspeakable horrors of the past. 8.9 a list of 37 titles created 16 Jul 2011 a list of 24 titles created 23 Jan 2012 a list of 48 titles created 14 Apr 2013 a list of 32 titles created 01 Oct 2015 a list of 23 titles created 4 months ago Search for " Endeavour " 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. Inspector Robert Lewis and Sergeant James Hathaway solve the tough cases that the learned inhabitants of Oxford throw at them. Stars: Kevin Whately, Laurence Fox, Clare Holman A Cambridgeshire clergyman finds himself investigating a series of mysterious wrongdoings in his small village of Grantchester. Stars: James Norton, Robson Green, Morven Christie Inspector Morse has an ear for music, a taste for beer and a nose for crime. He sets out with Sergeant Lewis to solve each intriguing case. Stars: John Thaw, Kevin Whately, James Grout Inspector George Gently (TV Series 2007) Crime | Drama | Mystery With the help of DS John Bacchus, Inspector George Gently spends his days bringing to justice members of the criminal underworld who are unfortunate enough to have the intrepid investigator assigned to their cases. Stars: Martin Shaw, Lee Ingleby, Simon Hubbard With her caustic wit and singular charm, DCI Vera Stanhope and her trusted right-hand man DS Joe Ashworth face a series of captivating murder mysteries set against the breathtaking Northumberland landscape. Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Jon Morrison, David Leon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X As WW2 rages around the world, DCS Foyle fights his own war on the home-front as he investigates crimes on the south coast of England. Later series sees the retired detective working as an MI5 agent operating in the aftermath of the war. Stars: Michael Kitchen, Honeysuckle Weeks, Anthony Howell Father Brown (TV Series 2013) Crime | Drama | Mystery Series inspired by the stories of GK Chesterton; a Catholic priest has a knack for solving mysteries in his English village. Stars: Mark Williams, Sorcha Cusack, Nancy Carroll Midsomer Murders (TV Series 1997) Crime | Drama | Mystery A veteran DCI and his young sergeant investigate murders around the regional community of Midsomer County. Stars: John Nettles, Jane Wymark, Barry Jackson DCI Banks (TV Series 2010) Crime | Drama | Mystery The tenacious and stubborn DCI Banks unravels disturbing murder mysteries aided by his young assistants, DS Annie Cabbot and DI Helen Morton. Stars: Stephen Tompkinson, Jack Deam, Andrea Lowe DI Jimmy Perez and his team investigate crimes within the close knit island community of Shetland. Stars: Douglas Henshall, Steven Robertson, Alison O'Donnell Scott & Bailey (TV Series 2011) Crime | Drama Two female detectives, one motherly, the other emotionally immature, have varying levels of success applying their eccentric outlooks on life to their police cases and private lives. Stars: Suranne Jones, Lesley Sharp, Tony Mooney DI Jack Frost is an unconventional policeman with sympathy for the underdog and an instinct for moral justice. Sloppy, disorganized and disrespectful, he attracts trouble like a magnet. Stars: D |
Which city is the venue for the Great South Run? | Great South Run - 10 miles, running event in Southsea, Portsmouth Visit Gunwharf Quays With the perfect blend of historic and modern sights, there is something for everyone in Portsmouth and Southsea. If you are looking for things to do in the popular waterfront city, why not take a trip up Spinnaker Tower? At 170 metres high you will experience beautiful views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight. If you prefer to keep your feet on the ground, head for a walk around Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and marvel at HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Museum, which houses Henry VIII’s flagship that sank in 1545. For more ideas on things to do in Portsmouth you can go to: www.visitportsmouth.co.uk Shop, eat and enjoy! Set against the stunning backdrop of Portsmouth Harbour, Gunwharf Quays offers a unique and memorable shopping experience. Discover over 90 premium retail outlet stores offering famous brand names with incredible savings all year round including Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Hugo Boss and Joules. And when it’s time to relax and unwind from all that shopping, Gunwharf Quays has over 30 restaurant, bars and cafes to enjoy including Jamie’s Italian, Wagamama and Loch Fyne. For more information on Gunwharf Quays and how to find us visit www.gunwharf-quays.com , or find us on Facebook. Elites |
Hildegarde Neil is the wife of which actor? | Hildegard Neil - IMDb IMDb Actress Hildegard Neil was born on July 29, 1939 in London, England as Hildegarde Frances Neil. She is an actress, known for The Man Who Haunted Himself (1970), Antony and Cleopatra (1972) and A Touch of Class (1973). She has been married to Brian Blessed since December 28, 1978. They have one child. See full bio » Born: |
The Duke of Windsor was Governor of which British colony between 1940 and 1945? | Colonial Governors of the Bahamas Colonial Governors of the Bahamas Governors of Jamaica Top Surnames Ambrose Shea (1815 - 1905) SHEA, Sir AMBROSE, newspaperman, businessman, politician, and governor of the Bahamas; baptized 15 May 1815 in St John’s, fifth son of Henry Shea* and Eleanor Ryan; m. first 24 June 1851 Isa... history From 1648 through 1973, the Bahama Islands were mainly under British colonial rule, with governors appointed by the Crown and sent to Nassau to administer domestic affairs. Exceptions to British rule were limited. From 1657 to 1671 and from 1684 to 1686, the British government abandoned the colony due to its inhospitable nature and the belief it was unsustainable. The Spanish briefly took over again in 1684 before also quickly abandoning the colony. From 1706 through 1718, pirates controlled the colony, including the infamous Blackbeard. For two weeks in 1776, the Americans held Nassau. Another short-lived Spanish attempt at control occurred from 1782 through 1783. Most colonial governors were culled from the ranks of English nobility, including perhaps the most famous of the Bahamian governors, Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor, from 1940 through 1945. This project covers anyone who is listed as a colonial governor of the Bahamas . Our goal right now is to gather the profiles; once we have them collected, we will expand and refine them. List of Colonial Governors Governors on Eleuthera (1648–1657) William Sayle, 1648–1657 Proprietary Governors of the Bahamas (1670–1706) On November 1, 1670, the Bahamas were granted to the Lords Proprietors of the Province of Carolina: The islands were largely left to themselves, but the Lords Proprietors appointed Proprietary Governors to administer them: Hugh Wentworth, 1671 John Wentworth, December 1671–1676 Charles Chillingworth, 1676–1677 Roger Clarke, 1677–1682 Richard Lilburne, 1684 In 1684, a joint French and Spanish fleet destroyed Charles Town (modern Nassau), with British rule picking up again in 1687: Thomas Bridges, 1687–1690 Read Elding, 1699–1700, acting Elias Haskett, 1700–1701 Thomas Walker, 1706 Pirate Rule (1706–1718) Starting around 1706 and lasting until 26 July 1718, the Bahamas were ruled by the anarchic Privateer's Republic, including: Benjamin Hornigold Governors of the Bahamas (1717–1969) In 1717 the Bahamas became a British crown colony. The pirates were driven out in 1718 by Woodes Rogers, the colony's first governor: Woodes Rogers, 26 July 1718–1721, first time George Phenney, 1721–1728 Woodes Rogers, August 1729–16 July 1732, second time Richard Thompson, 1732–1733, acting Richard Fitzwilliams, November 1733–1740 John Tinker, 1740–1758 John Gambier, 1758–1760, acting, first time William Shirley, 1760–1768 Thomas Shirley, 28 November 1768–1774 Montfort Browne, 1774–3 March 1776 Samuel Nicholas, 3 March 1776 – 17 March 1776, Commandant (American occupation) John Gambier, 17 March 1776–1778, acting, second time Montfort Browne, 1778–1779, restored John Robert Maxwell, 1780–8 May 1782 Bernardo de Gálvez , 8 May 1782 – 19 April 1783, Governor of Louisiana (Spanish occupation) Andrew de Vau, 1783, acting John Robert Maxwell, 1783–1784, restored James Edward Powell, 1784–1786 John Brown, 1786–1787, acting Robert Hunt, 1796–14 February 1797, acting John Forbes, 14 February 1797 – June 1797 William Dowdeswell, 20 November 1797–1801 John Halkett, 1801–1804 Charles Cameron, 8 May 1804–1820 Lewis Grant, 1821–1829 James Carmichael Smyth, 1829–1833 Blayney Townley Balfour, 1833–1835 William Macbean George Colebrooke, 1835–1837 Francis Cockburne, 1837–1844 George Benvenuto Matthew, 1844–1849 John Gregory, 1849–1854 Charles John Bayley, 1857–1864 Rawson William Rawson, 1864–1869 Sir James Walker, 1869–1871 Sir William Robinson, 1874–1880 Jeremiah Thomas Fitzgerald Callaghan, 1880–1881 Sir Charles Cameron Lees, 1882 – January 1884 Sir Henry Arthur Blake, 4 January 1884–1887 Sir William Frederick Haynes Smith, 1895–1898 Sir Gilbert Thomas Carter, 1898–1904 Sir William Grey-Wilson, 29 November 1904–1912 Sir George Basil Haddon-Smith , 29 October 191 |
Daniel Barenboim is the conductor for life of the Berlin State Opera whose permanent home is on which boulevard in the Mitte district of the city? | Berlin State Opera, Berlin, Germany Berlin State Opera add to routes | calculate the route (0) The Staatsoper Unter den Linden (Berlin State Opera) is a German opera company. Its permanent home is the opera house on the Unter den Linden boulevard in the Mitte district of Berlin, which also hosts the Staatskapelle Berlin orchestra. King Frederick II of Prussia shortly after his accession to the throne commissioned the original building on the site. Construction work began in July 1741 with what was designed by Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff to be the first part of a "Forum Fredericianum" on present-day Bebelplatz. Although not entirely completed, the Court Opera (Hofoper) was inaugurated with a performance of Carl Heinrich Graun 's Cesare e Cleopatra on December 7, 1742. This event marked the beginning of the successful, 250-year co-operation between the Staatsoper and the Staatskapelle Berlin, the state orchestra, whose roots trace back to the 16th century. In 1842, Gottfried Wilhelm Taubert instituted the tradition of regular symphonic concerts. In the same year, Giacomo Meyerbeer succeeded Gaspare Spontini as General Music Director. Felix Mendelssohn also conducted symphonic concerts for a year. On August 18, 1843 the Linden Opera was destroyed by fire. The reconstruction of the building was supervised by architect Carl Ferdinand Langhans, and the Königliches Opernhaus (Royal Opera House) was inaugurated the following autumn by a performance of Meyerbeer 's Ein Feldlager in Schlesien. In 1821, the Berlin Opera gave the premiere of Weber's Der Freischütz. In 1849, it premiered Otto Nicolai 's Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor, conducted by the composer himself. At the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, the Royal Court Opera, Berlin, attracted many illustrious conductors. They included Felix von Weingartner, Karl Muck, Richard Strauss, and Leo Blech. After the collapse of the German Empire in 1918, the Opera was renamed Staatsoper unter den Linden and the Königliche Kapelle became Kapelle der Staatsoper. In the 1920s, Kurt Adler, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Erich Kleiber, Otto Klemperer, Alexander von Zemlinsky, Bruno Walter occupied the conductor's post. In 1925, Alban Berg 's Wozzeck, was given its premiere in a production conducted by Erich Kleiber in the composer's presence. After having undergone an extensive renovation, the Linden Opera reopened in April 1928 with a new production of Die Zauberflöte. In the same year, the famous Russian bass Feodor Chaliapin and Serge Diaghilev 's Ballets Russes with conductor Ernest Ansermet were guest performers. In 1930 Erich Kleiber conducted the premiere of Darius Milhaud 's Christoph Columbus. However, in 1934, when symphonic pieces from Alban Berg's Lulu were performed by Kleiber, the National Socialists provoked a scandal and he was forced into exile. After Hitler's Nazi takeover, members of Jewish origin were dismissed from the ensemble. Many German musicians associated with the opera went into exile, including the conductors Kurt Adler, Otto Klemperer and Fritz Busch. Clemens Krauss became a prominent German conductor first at The Berlin State Opera in 1933 and then appointed as its director in 1935 due to Fritz Busch and Erich Kleiber resigning, respectively, their positions in protest over Nazi rule. During the Third Reich, Robert Heger, Herbert von Karajan (1939–1945) and Johannes Schüler were the "Staatskapellmeister". The second rebuilding took a long time. From 1945, the opera company played in the former Admiralspalast (today's Metropoltheater). From 1949, the company served as the state opera of East Germany. It moved back to its original home after the rebuilding in freely adapted baroque forms was finally completed in 1955. The newly rebuilt opera house was opened, again, with Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg. The capacity is now about 1,300. After the Berlin Wall was built in 1961, the Opera was somewhat isolated, but still maintained a comprehensive repertoire that featured the classic and romantic period together with contempora |
In 1814 who wrote the poem which was originally called The Battle of Fort McHenry, now used as the words of the National Anthem of the USA? | Key pens Star-Spangled Banner - Sep 13, 1814 - HISTORY.com Key pens Star-Spangled Banner Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1814, Francis Scott Key pens a poem which is later set to music and in 1931 becomes America’s national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The poem, originally titled “The Defence of Fort McHenry,” was written after Key witnessed the Maryland fort being bombarded by the British during the War of 1812. Key was inspired by the sight of a lone U.S. flag still flying over Fort McHenry at daybreak, as reflected in the now-famous words of the “Star-Spangled Banner”: “And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.” Francis Scott Key was born on August 1, 1779, at Terra Rubra, his family’s estate in Frederick County (now Carroll County), Maryland. He became a successful lawyer in Maryland and Washington, D.C., and was later appointed U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia. On June 18, 1812, America declared war on Great Britain after a series of trade disagreements. In August 1814, British troops invaded Washington, D.C., and burned the White House, Capitol Building and Library of Congress. Their next target was Baltimore. After one of Key’s friends, Dr. William Beanes, was taken prisoner by the British, Key went to Baltimore, located the ship where Beanes was being held and negotiated his release. However, Key and Beanes weren’t allowed to leave until after the British bombardment of Fort McHenry. Key watched the bombing campaign unfold from aboard a ship located about eight miles away. After a day, the British were unable to destroy the fort and gave up. Key was relieved to see the American flag still flying over Fort McHenry and quickly penned a few lines in tribute to what he had witnessed. The poem was printed in newspapers and eventually set to the music of a popular English drinking tune called “To Anacreon in Heaven” by composer John Stafford Smith. People began referring to the song as “The Star-Spangled Banner” and in 1916 President Woodrow Wilson announced that it should be played at all official events. It was adopted as the national anthem on March 3, 1931. Francis Scott Key died of pleurisy on January 11, 1843. Today, the flag that flew over Fort McHenry in 1914 is housed at the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. Related Videos |
The Brontë sisters were born in the village of Thornton, now part of which Yorkshire city? | Bronte Country This site uses cookies for analytics and affiliate tracking purposes. Please click here for more information. Bronte Country Follow Bronte Country on Twitter Welcome to Bronte Country Welcome to Bronte Country, an area which straddles the West Yorkshire and East Lancashire Pennines in the North of England . A windswept land of heather and wild moors, it is hardly surprising that this region became the inspiration for the classic works of the Bronte sisters , Charlotte, Emily and Anne. Geographically, Bronte Country consists of the Pennine hills immediately to the west of, but also including, the Bradford / Leeds conurbation of West Yorkshire, as well as Kirklees and Calderdale . [N.B. Please click here for a geographical definition and map of the Bronte Country area .] Unlike the pastural limestone valleys of the Yorkshire Dales which begin further to the north, the geology in Bronte Country is predominantly of Millstone Grit, a dark sandstone which lends the crags and scenery here an air of bleakness and desolation. Small wonder then, that this landscape fuelled the imagination of the Bronte sisters in writing their classic novels - including " Wuthering Heights " (which was reputedly inspired by the isolated moorland location of Top Withens ) and " Jane Eyre ", etc. Top Withens and many of the other Bronte associated locations lie within easy reach of the village of Haworth , where the Bronte family lived at the Haworth parsonage (now the world famous Bronte Parsonage Museum ), and where they wrote most of their famous works (including " Wuthering Heights " and " Jane Eyre ", etc). Other Bronte related attractions in the heart of Bronte Country include the Bronte Birthplace in Thornton on the outskirts of Bradford (where Charlotte, Patrick Branwell, Emily and Anne were born while their father was parson at Thornton church ), Ponden Hall near Haworth ("Thrushcross Grange" in " Wuthering Heights ") and Oakwell Hall and Red House in Kirklees ("Fieldhead" and "Briarmains" respectively in Charlotte Bronte's " Shirley "). Slightly further afield in what is known as the Pendle Witch Country of East Lancashire there is Wycoller (believed to be the location for Ferndean Manor in " Jane Eyre "), and Gawthorpe Hall near Burnley , where Charlotte Bronte was a regular visitor. Outside of Bronte Country but on edge of the Yorkshire Dales some forty or so miles to the north is the village of Cowan Bridge (near Ingleton in the Yorkshire Dales ) where the local school provided the inspiration for Lowood School in " Jane Eyre ", while the country house at Norton Conyers (near Ripon in the Vale of York / Vale of Mowbray ) is believed to be the setting for Thornfield Hall in the same novel. [N.B. Also in the Yorkshire Dales but closer nearby is the popular beauty spot of Bolton Abbey - which was visited by the Bronte family as a special excursion in 1833.] Further afield again Anne Bronte's grave can be found at St. Mary's Church in Scarborough - a popular resort on the Yorkshire Coast and near to the North York Moors to the east. [N.B. There are also Bronte connections with the English Lake District as Branwell Bronte held a tutoring job in Broughton in Furness and sketched the church during his stay there in 1840. Charlotte Bronte also stayed in the English Lake District some ten years later.] Back in the Bronte Country area itself, attractions which are not directly associated with the Brontes (but which are well worth a visit in their own right) include the industrial village of Saltaire in Bradford (built by Sir Titus Salt in the mid nineteenth century, and now a UNESCO designated World Heritage Centre ), the National Media Museum in Bradford , the Keighley Bus Museum in Keighley , and the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway (which runs from the village of Oxenhope through Haworth and Oakworth to the town of Keighley in the Aire Valley ). The Bronte Country area has other literary and cultural associations: For instance the poet Ted Hughes was born in Mytholmroyd near Hebden Bridge ( |
How many theses did Martin Luther post on the door of the Castle Church of Wittenberg in October 1517? | Martin Luther posts 95 theses - Oct 31, 1517 - HISTORY.com This Day in History: 10/31/1517 - Martin Luther Posts Theses In this "This Day in History" video clip learn about different events that have occurred on October 31st. Some of the events include the publishing of Sherlock Holmes and the death of Harry Houdini. Also, the Prime Minister of India was assassinated and Martin Luther posted his 95 theses. Lead Story Martin Luther posts 95 theses Share this: Martin Luther posts 95 theses Author Martin Luther posts 95 theses URL Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1517, the priest and scholar Martin Luther approaches the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, and nails a piece of paper to it containing the 95 revolutionary opinions that would begin the Protestant Reformation. In his theses, Luther condemned the excesses and corruption of the Roman Catholic Church, especially the papal practice of asking payment—called “indulgences”—for the forgiveness of sins. At the time, a Dominican priest named Johann Tetzel, commissioned by the Archbishop of Mainz and Pope Leo X, was in the midst of a major fundraising campaign in Germany to finance the renovation of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Though Prince Frederick III the Wise had banned the sale of indulgences in Wittenberg, many church members traveled to purchase them. When they returned, they showed the pardons they had bought to Luther, claiming they no longer had to repent for their sins. Luther’s frustration with this practice led him to write the 95 Theses, which were quickly snapped up, translated from Latin into German and distributed widely. A copy made its way to Rome, and efforts began to convince Luther to change his tune. He refused to keep silent, however, and in 1521 Pope Leo X formally excommunicated Luther from the Catholic Church. That same year, Luther again refused to recant his writings before the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V of Germany, who issued the famous Edict of Worms declaring Luther an outlaw and a heretic and giving permission for anyone to kill him without consequence. Protected by Prince Frederick, Luther began working on a German translation of the Bible, a task that took 10 years to complete. The term “Protestant” first appeared in 1529, when Charles V revoked a provision that allowed the ruler of each German state to choose whether they would enforce the Edict of Worms. A number of princes and other supporters of Luther issued a protest, declaring that their allegiance to God trumped their allegiance to the emperor. They became known to their opponents as Protestants; gradually this name came to apply to all who believed the Church should be reformed, even those outside Germany. By the time Luther died, of natural causes, in 1546, his revolutionary beliefs had formed the basis for the Protestant Reformation, which would over the next three centuries revolutionize Western civilization. Related Videos |
“Multum in Parvo” or ‘much in little’ is the motto of which landlocked county in central England? | A Little Bit of Rough - Central England campsite - Cool Camping A Little Bit of Rough ☆☆☆☆☆ Be the first to review! Rutland. Population 37,600. England's smallest county. Motto, Multum in Parvo – Much in Little. Annexed by neighbouring Leicestershire before it's county status was reinstated in 1997, it's little wonder that Raddlemen (yes, the native's are called Raddlemen – which is awesome in itself) are fiercly proud of their dainty dominion. This stunning little county not only boasts England's largest man-made lake, but also some of Central England's loveliest landscapes. And there's one recent addition to the county that's piqued the interest of Cool Camping... Starting life in 2014, A Little Bit of Rough is Rutland's first luxury glampsite. The name is somewhat of a misnomer for you're as far from roughing it here as can be... unless your definition of hardship is running out of the complimentary eco-friendly conditioner in your en suite bathroom... with roll top tub. The lodges (to call these mammoth safaris 'tent' would be an understatement) are located in the enchanting 20 acre Spindleberry Woods, a private broadleaf woodland nestled in the heart of Rutland's idyllic countryside. The twin abodes, Oak and Ash, are plotted about 50m from each other, around a couples of minute's walk from the car park. The former sits beside the tranquil pond (a magnet for local flora and fauna) while the latter is negotiated via an avenue of cherry trees. Both boast spectacular view in all directions and can accommodate up to six adults in a three private bedrooms. Their respective lounges put most hotel suites to shame, furnished with comfy three seater leather sofas, woven poufs along and a box amusements filled with games and local info. The fully-equipped kitchens are finished to the highest specifications, with twin Belfast sinks and cast iron wood-burning stove for heating and eating. There's acres of space for kids to explore, and a dragonfly-inhabited pond that the kids can go yachting on... mini yachting that is. The woodland is prime den building territory, while the mini grass maze and the bug hunting kits thoughtfully provided mean the kids can be left to their own devices, while mum and dad can keep one eye on them (the other on that striking sunset) from the comfort of the decked veranda. This place is abuzz with wildlife – keep your eyes peeled for grazing rabbits, squirrels, pheasants, buzzards and red kites. If you're really lucky, you may spot deer or the odd slithering grass snake. It feels remote, and the off-grid (except water) secret location only adds to the sense of seclusion. Helpful hosts Sarah and Nick will greet guests on arrival and are always happy to help, but keep a low profile during your stay so it feels like you have the whole place to yourself. Once you've settled into camp, you mightn't want to stray too far from this herbaceous hideaway. But little Rutland is big on activities. Its prime Central England position makes it equidistant from any number of great attractions. From The Midlands' swathe of family-friendly theme parks to a host of charming manor houses such as Belvoir Castle and Stapleton Hall. And, of course, the vast expanse of Rutland Water is where you can really soak up the experience. So you see, the best things really do come in small packages. Multum in Parvo indeed. |
On which Formula 1 circuit do cars travel along Avenue d’Ostende and Avenue des Beaux Arts? | Casino turn, Monaco Grand Prix 2015, Monte Carlo, Monaco, Europe - YouTube Casino turn, Monaco Grand Prix 2015, Monte Carlo, Monaco, Europe Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on May 24, 2015 Circuit de Monaco is a street circuit laid out on the city streets of Monte Carlo and La Condamine around the harbour of the principality of Monaco. It is commonly referred to as "Monte Carlo" because it is largely inside the Monte Carlo neighbourhood of Monaco. The circuit is used on one weekend in the month of May of each year to host the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix. Formula One's respective feeder series over the years – F2, Formula 3000 and today GP2 – also visit the circuit concurrently with Formula One. The idea for a Grand Prix race around the streets of Monaco came from Antony Noghès, the president of the Monegasque car club and close friend of the ruling Grimaldi family. The inaugural race was held in 1929 and was won by William Grover-Williams in a Bugatti. To date, only three local drivers have won a race at the Circuit. Louis Chiron did it at the non-championship 1931 Monaco Grand Prix; 82 years later, Stefano Coletti crossed the line in first position at the sprint race of the 2013 Monaco GP2 Series round. The third driver to do so was Stéphane Richelmi at the sprint race of the 2014 Monaco GP2 Series round. The building of the circuit takes six weeks, and the dismantling after the race another three weeks. The race circuit has many elevation shifts, tight corners, and is narrow. These features make it perhaps the most demanding track in Formula One racing. Although the course has changed many times during its history, it is still considered the ultimate test of driving skills in Formula One. It contains both the slowest corner in Formula One (the Fairmont Hairpin, taken at just 48 km/h (30 mph)) and one of the quickest (the flat out kink in the tunnel, three turns beyond the hairpin, taken at 260 km/h (160 mph)). Due to the tight and twisty nature of the circuit, it favours the skill of the drivers over the power of the cars. However, there is very little overtaking as the course is so narrow and dangerous. Nelson Piquet likened racing round the course to "riding a bicycle around your living room". Prior to 1987, the number of cars starting the race was limited to 20, compared to 26 at other circuits. The famous tunnel section (running under the Fairmont Hotel, marked in grey in the circuit diagram above) is said to be difficult for drivers to cope with due to the quick switch from light to dark, then back to light again, at one of the fastest points of the course. As a result, race outcomes tend to be decided by grid positions as well as pit strategies, and is extremely hard on gearboxes and brakes. Several attempts have been made to improve cramped conditions in the pit garages. In 2002, a substantial amount of land was reclaimed from the harbour to slightly change the shape of one section of the circuit; this left more space for new pit garages, which debuted in the 2004 event. The circuit is generally recognised to be less safe than other circuits used for Formula One. Driver and former winner Michael Schumacher stated before the 2012 Grand Prix that the additional risk is "justifiable once a year". If it were not already an existing Grand Prix, it would not be permitted to be added to the Formula One schedule, for safety reasons. In January 2009, the circuit was voted top of the "Seven Sporting Wonders of the World" in a poll of 3,500 British sports fans. The lap starts with a short sprint up Boulevard Albert 1er, to the tight St. Devote corner. This is a nearly 90 degree right-hand bend usually taken in first or second gear.[5] This corner has seen many first lap accidents, although these are less common since the removal of the mini roundabout on the apex of the corner before the 200 |
Dupond et Dupont, Professeur Tryphon Tournesol and Milou assist which character in the French version of his adventures? | The Adventures of Tintin - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki More info on The Adventures of Tintin Wikis The Adventures of Tintin: Wikis Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics Top rankings for The Adventures of Tintin 11st From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Adventures of Tintin The main characters and others from The Castafiore Emerald , one of the later books in the series. In the centre of the group is Tintin, the main eponymous hero of the series. Edgar P. Jacobs Colourist(s) Josette Baujot Creator(s) Hergé Reprints The series has been reprinted, at least in part, in Dutch , English , and German . The Adventures of Tintin (Les Aventures de Tintin) is a series of comic strips created by the Belgian artist Georges Rémi (1907–1983), who wrote under the pen name of Hergé . The series first appeared in French in Le Petit Vingtième , a children's supplement to the Belgian newspaper Le Vingtième Siècle on 10 January 1929. The success of the series saw the serialised strips collected into a series of twenty-four albums, spun into a successful magazine and adapted for film and theatre. The series is one of the most popular European comics of the 20th century, with translations published in more than 50 languages and more than 200 million copies of the books sold to date. [1] Set during a largely realistic 20th century, the hero of the series is Tintin , a young Belgian reporter. He is aided in his adventures from the beginning by his faithful fox terrier dog Snowy (Milou in French). Later, popular additions to the cast included the brash, cynical and grumpy Captain Haddock , the highly intelligent but hearing-impaired Professor Calculus (Professeur Tournesol) and other supporting characters such as the incompetent detectives Thomson and Thompson (Dupond et Dupont). Hergé himself features in several of the comics as a background character, as do his assistants in some instances. The comic strip series has long been admired for its clean, expressive drawings in Hergé's signature ligne claire style. [2] [3] [4] [5] Engaging, [6] well-researched [6] [7] [8] plots straddle a variety of genres: swashbuckling adventures with elements of fantasy, mysteries , political thrillers , and science fiction. The stories within the Tintin series always feature slapstick humour, accompanied in later albums by sophisticated satire , and political and cultural commentary. Contents 15 External links History Tintin is a reporter, and Hergé uses this to present the character in a number of adventures which were contemporary with the period in which he was working, most notably, the Bolshevik uprising in Russia and World War II , and sometimes even prescient, as in the case of the moon landings . Hergé also created a world for Tintin which managed to reduce detail to a simplified but recognisable and realistic representation, an effect Hergé was able to achieve with reference to a well-maintained archive of images. [9] Though Tintin's adventures are formulaic — presenting a mystery which is then solved logically — Hergé infused the strip with his own sense of humour, [9] and created supporting characters who, although predictable, were filled with charm that allowed the reader to engage with them. This formula of comfortable, humorous predictability is similar to the presentation of cast in the Peanuts strip or The Three Stooges . [10] Hergé also had a great understanding of the mechanics of the comic strip, especially pacing, a skill displayed in The Castafiore Emerald , a work he meant to be packed with tension in which nothing actually happens. [8] Hergé initially improvised the creation of Tintin's adventures, uncertain how Tintin would escape from whatever predicament appeared. Not until after the completion of Cigars of the Pharaoh was Hergé encouraged to research and plan his stories. The impetus came from The Reverend Gosset, chaplain to the Chinese stude |
‘He came down to earth from Heaven’ is the first line of the second verse of which Christmas carol? | Nativity Play Musical | Christmas Pageant Play | Christmas Carols Lyrics Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o'er the plains And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strain. G-l-o-o-o-o-r-i-a in excel sis Deo. G-l-o-o-o-o-r-i-a in excel sis Deo. II Why your joyous strains prolong? What the gladsome tidings be Which inspire your joyous song. III Come to Bethlehem , and see Him whose birth the angels sing Come adore on bended knee Christ the Lord, the newborn King. IV See Him in a manger laid Whom the choirs of angels praise Mary, Joseph, lend your aid While our hearts in love we raise. Return to List of Carols Midi File Click music note icon to hear MIDI File (this will open a new browser page, scroll to bottom of page to see MIDI files link) AWAY IN A MANGER Away in a manger, no crib for a bed The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay The little Lord Jesus asleep in the hay. II The cattle are lowing the baby awakes But little Lord Jesus no crying He makes I love Thee Lord Jesus, look down from the sky And stay by my side, until morning is nigh. III Be near me Lord Jesus I ask Thee to stay Close by me for ever and love me I pray Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care And fit us for Heaven to live with Thee there. Bring a torch Jeanette, Isabella Bring a torch, to the cradle run It is Jesus, good folks of the village Christ is born Ah, Ah, beautiful is the Mother. Ah, Ah, beautiful is Her Son. II It is wrong when the Child is sleeping It is wrong to talk so loud Silence, all as you gather around Lest your noise Hush, Hush, s-e-e how fast He slumbers Hush, Hush, s-e-e how fast he sleeps. III Softly to the little stable Softly for a moment come Look and see how bright and charming is Jesus His cheeks are dusky Hush, Hush, see how the Child is sleeping Hush, Hush, see how He smiles in dreams. Come, Come, Come to the manger Children come to the children's King Sing, sing, chorus of Angels Stars of morning o'er Bethlehem sing. I He lies 'mid the beasts of the stall Who is Maker and Lord of us all The wintry wind blows cold and dreary See, He weeps, the world is weary Lord have pity and mercy on me. II He leaves all His glory behind To be born and to die for mankind With grateful beasts, His cradle chooses Thankless man, His love refuses Lord, have pity and mercy on me III To the manger of Bethlehem come To the Savior Emmanuel's home The heavenly hosts above are singing Set the Christmas bells a-ringing Lord, have pity and mercy on me. Said the night wind to the little lamb, do you see what I see Way up in the sky, little lamb, do you see what I see A star, a star, dancing in the night With a tail as big as a kite With a tail as big as a kite I I Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy, do you hear what I hear Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy, do you hear what I hear A song, a song, high above the trees With a voice as big as the sea With a voice as big as the sea I I I Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king, do you know what I know In your palace warm, mighty king, do you know what I know A Child, a Child shivers in the cold Let us bring Him silver and gold Let us bring Him silver and gold I V Said the king to the people everywhere, listen to what I say Pray for peace, people everywhere! listen to what I say The Child, the Child, sleeping in the night He will bring us goodness and light He will bring us goodness and light Come they told me, pa rum pum pum pum A new born King to see, pa rum pum pum pum Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pum To lay before the King, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, So, to honor Him, pa rum pum pum pum, When we come. Little Baby, pa rum pum pum pum I am a poor boy too, pa rum pum pum pum I have no gift to bring, pa rum pum pum pum That's fit to give the King, pa rum pum pum pum rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, Shall I play for you, pa rum pum pum pum, On my drum? Mary Nodded, pa rum pum pum pum, The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pum pum pum I played my drum for Him, pa rum pum pum |
Give a year in the life of physician William Harvey. | William Harvey - Biography, Facts and Pictures William Harvey Lived 1578 to 1657. William Harvey was the first person to correctly describe blood’s circulation in the body. He showed that arteries and veins form a complete circuit. The circuit starts at the heart and leads back to the heart. The heart’s regular contractions drive the flow of blood around the whole body. Early Life and Education William Harvey was born on April 1, 1578 in Folkstone, England. He was born into a relatively wealthy family: his father, Thomas Harvey, was a successful businessman who became Mayor of Folkstone; his mother, Joane Hawke, gave birth to nine children, of whom William was the eldest. William Harvey started his education at a small elementary school in Folkstone, moving on at the age of 10 to the elite King’s Grammar School in Canterbury. While attending King’s Grammar School he lived in his uncle’s home and spent most of his school time learning the classics – Latin was essential throughout Europe for academic and legal work. Advertisements Medical Student Cambridge In 1593, aged 15, the young Harvey enrolled as a medical student at the University of Cambridge; he had won a scholarship to pay his living costs and tuition fees there for six years. In the last two years of the six-year scholarship, he spent some time at universities in France, Germany and Italy, learning more about science and medicine. Padua In 1599, aged 21, he enrolled at the University of Padua in Italy, which was acclaimed for its medical and anatomy courses. (Interestingly, when Harvey arrived in Padua, Galileo Galilei had already been there for seven years, teaching mathematics, physics and astronomy.) The greatest influence on Harvey at Padua University was his teacher, Hieronymus Fabricius, who was a skilled anatomist and surgeon. The two became friends and Harvey learned from Fabricius that dissection offered a route to better understanding of the human body. Fabricius had discovered valves in human veins in 1574, although he did not publish his discovery until 1603. An Outstanding Student In 1602, Harvey graduated as a Doctor of Medicine from Padua. His teachers wrote on his diploma: “[Harvey] had conducted himself so wonderfully well in the examination, and had shown such skill, memory and learning that he had far surpassed even the great hopes which his examiners had formed of him. They decided therefore that he was skilful, expert, and most efficiently qualified both in arts and medicine…” Hieronymus Fabricius Shakespearean Times In terms of historical context, while Harvey was studying in Padua, William Shakespeare was completing Hamlet, which most critics regard as his greatest work. William Harvey’s Work Harvey returned to England in 1602. On his return, the University of Cambridge awarded him a Doctor of Medicine degree, adding to the one he already had from Padua. He then moved to London to work as a physician. He joined the College of Physicians in 1604, becoming a Fellow of the College in 1607 and Head Physician at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. In 1615, aged 37, Harvey became the College of Physicians’ Lumleian Lecturer, specializing in teaching surgery. In this role, he gave an annual series of lectures, while continuing his work at St Bartholemew’s Hospital. By the time he was 40, Harvey had won recognition as the best physician in London and was appointed as physician to the king – King James – in 1618. In 1632, aged 54, he became physician to King Charles. The Circulation of Blood Harvey was able to make his discoveries because he ignored medical text books, preferring his own observations and the deductions he made during dissections of animals. Remarkably, western medical beliefs – and theories about blood and circulation – had advanced little since Galen wrote his medical textbooks in Rome 1400 years earlier. “I have often wondered and even laughed at those who fancied that everything had been so consummately and absolutely investigated by an Aristotle or a Galen or some other mighty name, that nothing could by any possibility be added to th |
The 1453 Battle of Castillon is considered to be the last battle in which war? | The Hundred Years War - THE LAST BATTLE : THE BATTLE OF CASTILLON - 17th of July 1453 - YouTube The Hundred Years War - THE LAST BATTLE : THE BATTLE OF CASTILLON - 17th of July 1453 Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Mar 2, 2011 The Battle of Castillon (17th of July 1453), the last big battle of The "Hundred Years War" marks the total victory for the French & the Kingdom of France and the total defeat for the Kingdom of England in the long "Hundred Years War" of 116 years old. Never more the English (or later, the British) will be able to set foot in France or on the continent of Europe in order to build themselves a new "empire" there. And France begins her ascension to become, during the folowing centuries, the foremost European power. The battle of Castillon is also considered to mark the end of the Middle Ages. Good watch :-) MUSIC : "ERA-Hymne" PS : Special thanks to my friend Napoleon Calland http://www.youtube.com/user/NapoleonC... for the perfect translation in english of my original french text :-) Category |
Which city was the capital of the Republic of Vietnam, which governed the southern half of Vietnam until 1975 – the name at the time is needed? | Vietnam | history - geography | Britannica.com All About Asia Vietnam’s principal physiographic features are the Annamese Cordillera (French: Chaîne Annamitique; Vietnamese: Nui Truong Son), extending generally from northwest to southeast in central Vietnam and dominating the interior, and two extensive alluvial deltas formed by the Red (Hong) River in the north and the Mekong (Cuu Long) River in the south. Between these two deltas is a long, relatively narrow coastal plain. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. From north to south the uplands of northern Vietnam can be divided into two distinct regions—the area north of the Red River and the massif that extends south of the Red River into neighbouring Laos. The Red River forms a deep, relatively wide valley that runs in a straight northwest-southeast direction for much of its course from the Chinese border to the edge of its delta. North of the Red River the relief is moderate, with the highest elevations occurring between the Red and Lo (Clear) rivers; there is a marked depression from Cao Bang to the sea. In the Red River delta and in the valleys of the region’s other major rivers are found wide limestone terraces, extensive alluvial plains, and low hills. The northeast coast is dotted with hundreds of islands composed mostly of limestone. Related Places Rach Gia Compared with the area north of the Red River, the vast massif extending southwest across Laos to the Mekong River is of considerably higher elevation. Among its outstanding topographic features is Fan Si Peak , which at 10,312 feet (3,143 metres) is the highest point in Vietnam. South of the Black (Da) River are the Ta P’ing, Son La, and Moc Chau plateaus, which are separated by deep valleys. In central Vietnam the Annamese Cordillera runs parallel to the coast, with several peaks rising to elevations above 6,000 feet (1,800 metres). Several spurs jut into the South China Sea, forming sections of the coast isolated from one another. Communication across the central ranges is difficult. The southern portion of the Annamese Cordillera has two identifiable regions. One consists of plateaus of approximately 1,700 feet (520 metres) in elevation that have experienced little erosion, as in the Dac Lac Plateau near Buon Me Thuot . The second region is characterized by heavily eroded plateaus: in the vicinity of Pleiku , the Kontum Plateau is about 2,500 feet (760 metres) above sea level; and in the Da Lat area, the Di Linh Plateau is about 4,900 feet (1,500 metres). Drainage Roughly triangular in shape, with its northeast and southwest sides bounded by the northern uplands, the Red River delta extends inland some 150 miles (240 km) and runs some 75 miles (120 km) along the Gulf of Tonkin . The delta can be divided into four subregions. The northwestern section has the highest and most broken terrain, and its extensive natural levees invite settlement despite frequent flooding. The low-lying eastern portion is less than seven feet (two metres) above sea level in the vicinity of Bac Ninh. Rivers there form small valleys only slightly lower than the general surface level, and they are subject to flooding by the area’s unusually high tides. The third and fourth subregions consist, respectively, of the poorly drained lowlands in the west and the coastal area, which is marked by the remains of former beach ridges left as the delta expanded. Mekong River delta, southern Vietnam. M. Gifford/De Wys Inc. Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Pinterest The Annamese Cordillera forms a drainage divide, with rivers to the east flowing to the South China Sea and those to the west to the Mekong River . South of the mountain range there is an identifiable terrace region that gives way to the Mekong delta. The terrace region includes the alluvial plains along the Saigon and Dong Nai rivers. The lowlands of southern Vietnam are dominated by alluvial plains, the most extensive of which is the Mekong delta, covering an area of 15,400 square miles (39,900 square km) in Vietnam. Smaller deltaic plains also occur along the south-central coast facing |
Whose 1954 portrait of Winston Churchill was given to the subject and destroyed on the orders of his wife? | Portraits Can Lie (or Not, if They're by Freud) - The New York Sun Portraits Can Lie (or Not, if They're by Freud) By NEIL TWEEDIE, | August 29, 2008 http://www.nysun.com/arts/portraits-can-lie-or-not-if-theyre-by-freud/84864/ LONDON � Oliver Cromwell was given to the odd bout of brutality during his career, but no one could accuse him of vanity. Typical was his injunction to Sir Peter Lely, the German-born painter. "Mr. Lely," the Lord Protector said, "I desire you would use all your skill to paint your picture truly like me, and not flatter me at all; but remark all these roughness, pimples, warts, and everything as you see me. Otherwise, I will never pay a farthing for it." Scott Wintrow / 2007 Getty Images PORTRAIT PAINTER Artist Lucian Freud. Portraiture has always been a delicate business, capable of inspiring great delight or deep offense in the subject. Few sitters have skins as thick as Cromwell � or so thin as that of the late millionaire Bernard Breslauer. This week, it was disclosed that the antiquarian bookseller, who died in 2004, secretly destroyed a painting by Lucian Freud because it showed him with a double chin. The news dismayed Mr. Freud, whose 1995 depiction of a snoozing benefits supervisor sold recently for $33.6 million, making him the world's most expensive living artist. He had hoped to include the Breslauer portrait, painted half a century ago, in an exhibition next month. Mr. Freud commanded nowhere near the reputation he currently enjoys when Breslauer decided his effort might provide the ingredients for a roaring fire. But as an act of vandalism, it takes some beating. Jonathan Yeo, who has captured Tony Blair, William Hague, and other politicians in oils, finds that portrait painting is a balancing act. "You try not to be too flattering or unflattering," he said. "Some people do come with ideas in their heads: Could I lose them a bit of weight in the painting, for example. I tell them to come back when they've been on a diet. About one in four people who talk to me about a portrait are looking to be 'improved on.' I'm doing well enough now to refuse them." Mr. Blair, he said, was an interesting subject, appealing and likeable but able to switch mood and expression; not totally genuine. "Destroying a work like that of Lucian Freud is a sacrilegious act," Mr. Yeo said. "But in the end, the painting is the owner's." The powerful and famous, equipped with keen self-images, tend to make the trickiest subjects. Graham Sutherland discovered this in 1954, when he took on the living myth of Sir Winston Churchill. The great man was in his dotage then, half senile, but still in power. Yet his ego was in rude health. Sutherland's uncompromising modernist depiction of the old warhorse at bay, the result of a commission from both Houses of Parliament celebrating Churchill's 80th year, appalled the subject. The prime minister said it made him look as though he was sitting on the lavatory, and refused to let it be hung in the Palace of Westminster. After the fuss died down, his wife Clementine chopped the painting up and stuffed it into the boiler in their basement. Political skins remain thin. Last month, it emerged that Michael Martin, the Speaker of the House of Commons, had asked for his nose to be made smaller in an official portrait. "He said it was too big," the painter Andrew Festing said. He had never had that kind of trouble when painting the queen. But then, Her Majesty has learned to take the efforts of her painters on the chin � even Mr. Freud's work of 2001, which endowed her with what appeared to be five-o'clock shadow. It might be thought that as digital photography leads to the promiscuous production of personal images, such concerns are confined to the elite. In fact, said Sandy Nairne, director of the National Portrait Gallery in London, portraiture is enjoying an unparalleled boom. "It remains astonishingly popular," he said. "There has been a tremendous revival in the last 20 years. There is more commissioning going on than at any other time. People are fascinated by the process |
Anna Wintour since 1988 and Alexandra Shulman since 1992 have been the editor-in-chief of the American version and the British version of which women’s magazine? | VOGUE MAGAZINE : definition of VOGUE MAGAZINE and synonyms of VOGUE MAGAZINE (English) 9 External links History In 1892 Arthur Turnure founded Vogue as a weekly publication in the United States sponsored by Kristoffer Wright. [2] When he died in 1909, Condé Montrose Nast picked up the magazine and slowly began growing its publication. He changed it to a bi-weekly magazine and also started Vogue overseas starting in the 1910s. He first went to Britain in 1916, and started a Vogue there, then to Spain, and then to Italy and France in 1920 , where it was a huge success. The magazine's number of publications and profit increased dramatically under his management. The magazine's number of subscriptions surged during the Depression , and again during World War II. During this time, noted critic and former Vanity Fair editor Frank Crowninshield served as its editor, having been moved over from Vanity Fair by publisher Condé Nast . [3] In the 1960s, with Diana Vreeland as editor-in-chief and personality, the magazine began to appeal to the youth of the sexual revolution by focusing more on contemporary fashion and editorial features openly discussing sexuality. Toward this end, Vogue extended coverage to include East Village boutiques such as Limbo on St. Mark's Place as well as featuring "downtown" personalities such as Warhol "Superstar" Jane Holzer 's favorite haunts. [4] Vogue also continued making household names out of models, a practice that continued with Suzy Parker , Twiggy , Jean Shrimpton , Lauren Hutton , Veruschka , Marisa Berenson , Penelope Tree , and others. [5] In 1973, Vogue became a monthly publication.[ citation needed ] Under editor-in-chief Grace Mirabella , the magazine underwent extensive editorial and stylistic changes to respond to changes in the lifestyles of its target audience. [6] Current Vogue The current editor-in-chief of American Vogue is Anna Wintour , noted for her trademark bob and her practice of wearing sunglasses indoors. Since taking over in 1988, Wintour has worked to protect the magazine's high status and reputation among fashion publications. In order to do so, she has made the magazine focus on new and more accessible ideas of "fashion" for a wider audience. [7] This allowed Wintour to keep a high circulation while discovering new trends that a broader audience could conceivably afford. [7] For example, the inaugural cover of the magazine under Wintour's editorship featured a three-quarter-length photograph of Israeli super model Michaela Bercu wearing a bejeweled Christian Lacroix jacket and a pair of jeans, departing from her predecessors' tendency to portray a woman's face alone, which, according to the Times', gave "greater importance to both her clothing and her body. This image also promoted a new form of chic by combining jeans with haute couture. Wintour's debut cover brokered a class-mass rapprochement that informs modern fashion to this day." [8] Wintour's Vogue also welcomes new and young talent. Wintour's presence at fashion shows is often taken by fashion insiders as an indicator of the designer's profile within the industry. In 2003, she joined the Council of Fashion Designers of America in creating a fund that provides money and guidance to at least two emerging designers each year. [7] This has built loyalty among the emerging new star designers, and helped preserve the magazine's dominant position of influence through what Time called her own "considerable influence over American fashion. Runway shows don't start until she arrives. Designers succeed because she anoints them. Trends are created or crippled on her command." [7] The contrast of Wintour's vision with that of her predecessor has been noted as striking by observers, both critics and defenders. Amanda Fortini, fashion and style contributor to Slate argues that her policy has been beneficial for Vogue: [9] [W]hen Wintour was appointed head of Vogue, Grace Mirabella had been editor in chief for 17 years, and the magazine had grown complacent, coasting along in what one journalist derisively called "its be |
Which TV sitcom featured Ben and Susan Harper and their three children? | My Family (TV Series 2000–2011) - 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 Comedy about Ben, a dentist, and his family. They don't exactly get along well. Creator: When Susan finds that Janey doesn't trust her, she lets her have a teenage party alone while she is in Oxford with Ben. However the two lose confidence and return, only to be trapped in their bedroom... 8.9 It's Christmas at the Harpers, Janey comes home with a gift for the holidays, and Nick has an idea for a holiday business. 8.6 Susan wants a burglar alarm. Nick wants to become a stripper. 8.6 a list of 32 titles created 10 Sep 2011 a list of 22 titles created 12 Feb 2012 a list of 43 titles created 06 Feb 2013 a list of 45 titles created 07 Apr 2013 a list of 49 titles created 23 Dec 2015 Search for " My Family " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Title: My Family (2000–2011) 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. 6 wins & 11 nominations. See more awards » Photos A boisterous female minister comes to serve in an eccentricly conservative small town's church. Stars: Dawn French, James Fleet, Trevor Peacock A part-improvised comedy about a couple bringing up their three young children. Stars: Hugh Dennis, Claire Skinner, Tyger Drew-Honey A snobbish housewife is determined to climb the social ladder, in spite of her family's working class connections and the constant chagrin of her long suffering husband. Stars: Patricia Routledge, Clive Swift, Geoffrey Hughes Matt Lucas and David Walliams, the creators of this character-comedy sketch show, delight in all that is mad, bad, quirky and generally bonkers about the people and places of Britain. Stars: Matt Lucas, David Walliams, Tom Baker Not Going Out (TV Series 2006) Comedy The mishaps of slacker Lee, Lee's best mate Tim, Lee's long-suffering landlady and the love of Lee's life, Lucy, and Tim's well-meaning but dim-witted girlfriend Daisy. Stars: Lee Mack, Sally Bretton, Katy Wix Gavin & Stacey (TV Series 2007) Comedy | Romance Gavin and Stacey have been continuing their romance on-line and by telephone for the last six months. Now they want to be together but will their friends and family let them? Stars: Joanna Page, Mathew Horne, Alison Steadman Mock the Week (TV Series 2005) Comedy | Game-Show A comedic look at current events. Stars: Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons An edition of Countdown (1982) with the stars of 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005). Stars: Jimmy Carr, Rachel Riley, Susie Dent A topical news panel show with Jimmy Carr as host, and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson. Stars: Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock, John Pohlhammer French and Saunders (TV Series 1987) Comedy This BBC comedy skit show is the brainchild of longtime comedy duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. Each episode would feature satire on British life, television, and parodies on big box ... See full summary » Stars: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Simon Brint TV Burp (TV Series 2001) Comedy Harry Hill stars in this surreal comedy show, revolving around the previous week's shows on British television. Stars: Harry Hill, Steve Benham, Brian Belo Two teams, lead by their team leader (either Lee Mack or David Mitchell), have to try and make the other team believe their crazy stories. Stars: David Mitchell, Lee Mack, Rob Brydon 19 September 2000 (UK) See more » Also Known As: A Minha Família See more » Filming Locations: Between the first and second series, the house design and layout change massively. See more » Quotes (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews My Family is the most popular British sitcom of the last decade with millions ignoring the snide remarks and put downs from critics and enjoying the misadventures of the Harper Family. Robert Lindsay and Zoe Wannamaker carry the show with ease and are supported by and large with gr |
Which record by Carl Douglas was Number One in 1974? | Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas | Song Info | AllMusic Kung Fu Fighting google+ Song Review by Ed Hogan Timing is important in pop music in so many ways. It's crucial that a pop song reflects its time so that it's relatable. Timing played an important role on so many levels with Carl Douglas' career-making gold single "Kung Fu Fighting." In spring 1974, London-based producer Biddu was looking for a singer to record a song by "Rhinestone Cowboy" songwriter Larry Weiss. He remembered a singer that he'd worked with on the soundtrack of the Richard Roundtree movie Ecstasy. He thought that Jamaica-born singer Carl Douglas would be just right for "I Want to Give You My Everything." With the Weiss song recorded and pegged for the A-side, Biddu wondered what the B-side would be. He asked Douglas if he had any original songs. Out of the five songs the singer sang off the top of his head, the producer picked "Kung Fu Fighting." It was recorded with the karate chop-related "hoo"s and "haaas"s with the remaining studio time they had leftover. The kung fu movie craze driven in part by movie legend Bruce Lee and the ABC-TV series Kung Fu was at its peak, but still Biddu didn't think the song was another more than amusing B-side filler. When he submitted it to Pye Records, the label's A&R head excitedly chose "Kung Fu Fighting" as the A-side. After hitting number one in the U.K., the single was picked up by American label 20th Century Records. It began to take off in the disco clubs before crossing over to R&B- and disco-oriented radio stations. The million-selling "Kung Fu Fighting" went to number one R&B and parked at number one pop for two weeks in late 1974. Appears On |
In which city was Roman Polanski born? | Roman Polanski - IMDb IMDb Actor | Director | Writer Roman Polanski is a Polish film director, producer, writer and actor. Having made films in Poland, Britain, France and the USA, he is considered one of the few truly international filmmakers. Roman Polanski was born in Paris in 1933. His parents returned to Poland from France in 1936, three years before World War II began. On Germany's invasion in... See full bio » Born: a list of 26 people created 27 Aug 2011 a list of 26 people created 17 Dec 2011 a list of 41 people created 28 Feb 2012 a list of 27 people created 08 Jun 2014 a list of 31 people created 08 Jul 2014 Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Roman Polanski's work have you seen? User Polls Won 1 Oscar. Another 80 wins & 72 nominations. See more awards » Known For | Edit Filmography Genek 'The Little' (segment "Jacek") Hide 1957 Koniec nocy (assistant director) Hide 2002 The Pianist (voice dubbing: Michal Zebrowski - uncredited) Hide 2016 Le petit journal (TV Series) Himself 2016 La grande librairie (TV Series) Himself 2015 Vivement dimanche (TV Series) Himself 2014 Zweiter Weltkrieg (TV Mini-Series documentary) Himself' 1980-2014 La nuit des Césars (TV Series documentary) Himself - Meilleur réalisateur / Himself - César de la meilleure adaptation - César du meilleur réalisateur / Himself / ... - 39ème nuit des Césars (2014) ... Himself - Meilleur réalisateur - 36e cérémonie des César (2011) ... Himself - César de la meilleure adaptation - César du meilleur réalisateur 2013 Interview De Roman Polanski (Video documentary short) Himself 2013 Conversation secrète (TV Series) Himself 1992-2013 Cinema 3 (TV Series) Himself 2007 Chinatown: Filming (Video documentary short) Himself 2007 Chinatown: The Legacy (Video documentary short) Himself 2007 HBO First Look (TV Series documentary) Himself 2007 Il était une fois... (TV Series documentary) Himself 2006 Polanski par Polanski (TV Movie documentary) Himself 2006 Campus, le magazine de l'écrit (TV Series documentary) Himself 2006 Twist by Polanski (Video documentary short) Himself 2005 Corazón de... (TV Series) Himself 2004 'Tess': From Novel to Screen (Video documentary short) Himself 2004 'Tess': The Experience (Video documentary short) Himself 2004 Filming 'Tess' (Video documentary short) Himself 2003 Claude Berri, le dernier nabab (TV Movie documentary) Himself 2003 Two Gangsters and an Island (Video documentary short) Himself 2003 The Making of 'The Pianist' (TV Short documentary) Himself 2003 A British Horror Film (Video documentary short) Himself 2002 2002 World Awards (TV Special) Himself 2001 The 10 Commandments of Creativity (TV Movie documentary) Himself 2000 Rosemary's Baby: A Retrospective (Video documentary short) Himself 2000 Scene by Scene (TV Series) Himself 2000 Charlie Rose (TV Series) Himself - Guest 2000 Ostatnie zdjecia (TV Movie documentary) Himself 1995-1999 Biography (TV Series documentary) Himself 1999 Intimate Portrait (TV Series documentary) Himself 1998 Wetten, dass..? (TV Series) Himself 1998 E! True Hollywood Story (TV Series documentary) Himself 1997 Dracula: The True Story (TV Movie documentary) Himself 1996 Elle s'appelait Françoise (TV Movie documentary) Himself 1996 La nuit des Molières (TV Series documentary) Himself 1995 Empire of the Censors (TV Movie documentary) Himself 1993 Hollywood U.K. (TV Series documentary) Himself / Himself - Contributor 1992 Le divan (TV Series documentary) Himself 1982-1988 7 sur 7 (TV Series) Himself / Himself - Guest 1988 Bains de minuit (TV Series) Himself 1986 La tarde (TV Series) Himself - Guest 1984 Clive James Meets Roman Polanski (TV Special documentary) Himself 1980 A fondo (TV Series) Himself - Guest 1972 Cinema (TV Series documentary) Himself 1970 Apropos Film (TV Series documentary) Himself 1969 Playboy After Dark (TV Series) Himself 1968 NET Festival (TV Series documentary) Himself 1968 Le cinéma fantastique (Documentary short) Himself 1968 Mia and Roman (Documentary short) Himself 1968 |
Prince Escalus, the Prince of Verona appears in which Shakespeare play? | Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet Prince Escalus Dear Agony Aunt I have a very high profile job in the city and often need to make very important decisions. However, despite my superior position, I feel like I’m not being listened to and that my rules are being undermined. What should I do to gain order again? Comments I think you should come up with a stronger punishment. Dear Prince Escalus, I think you need to talk on a more personal level to these people so that they can more easily trust you and your rules. From Shakespeare's Globe Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically. Allowed HTML tags: <a> <em> <strong> <cite> <code> <ul> <ol> <li> <dl> <dt> <dd> Lines and paragraphs break automatically. “For never was a story of more woe / Than this of Juliet and her Romeo” [ unknown Introduction I am Prince Escalus and I represent the authority of Verona. I am neutral in the feud between the Montagues and the Capulets, and desire only peace between them. I have broken up many of their brawls and have warned of severe punishment, including death, if any further unrest is caused. When I am called to the scene of Mercutio’s and Tybalt’s deaths, I show mercy on Romeo and banish him from the city. I am saddened by the deaths of the young couple, Romeo and Juliet, and vow to uphold the law with punishment for some and a pardoning for others. Likes: “Not Romeo, Prince, he was Mercutio’s friend; / His fault concludes but what the law should end, / The life of Tybalt. [3.1.186-8] Emma Pallant (Prince Escalus) in performance © SGT 2013 |
How many older brothers and sisters did architect Decimus Burton have? | Bob Hope - Biography - IMDb Biography Showing all 152 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trade Mark (6) | Trivia (73) | Personal Quotes (59) | Salary (6) Overview (5) 5' 10" (1.78 m) Mini Bio (1) Comedian Bob Hope was born Leslie Townes Hope in Eltham, London, England, the fifth of seven sons of Avis (Townes), light opera singer, and William Henry Hope, a stonemason from Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. His maternal grandmother was Welsh. Hope moved to Bristol before emigrating with his parents to the US in 1908. After some years on the stage as a dancer and comedian, he made his first film appearance in The Big Broadcast of 1938 (1938) singing "Thanks for the Memory," which became his signature tune. In partnership with Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour , he appeared in the highly successful "Road to ..." comedies (1940-1952), and in many others until the early 1970s. During World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars he spent much time entertaining the troops in the field. For these activities and for his continued contributions to the industry he was given a special Academy Award on five occasions. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Lester A Dinerstein <[email protected]> Spouse (2) Performing stand up for the U.S. military Often worked with Bing Crosby Quick one-liners. Frequently worked with the Rat Pack - Frank Sinatra , 'Sammy Davis Jr.' and Dean Martin . Trivia (73) ABC-TV Network News Poll, A&E Biography Viewers Poll, as well as magazine and newspaper 'century roundups' have proclaimed Hope as the "Entertainer of the 20th Century." In 1959 he was awarded the Emmy Trustees' Award "for bringing the great gift of laughter to all peoples of all nations; for selflessly entertaining American troops throughout the world over many years; and for making TV finer by these deeds and by the consistently high quality of his TV programs through the years". Winner of the Kennedy Center Honors in 1985. In 1995 he was presented the National Medal of Arts: presented by President Bill Clinton . Has four adopted children: Eleanora Avis "Nora", Anthony, Linda Hope and Kelly Hope . Has entertained the troops overseas in every war from WWII to the Gulf War In 1998 he was awarded an honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II . In the 1950s he was a part-owner of the Cleveland Indians baseball team. His guest appearance in I Love Lucy (1951) centered around his attending a Yankees-Indians game at Yankee Stadium. Holds two entries in "The Guinness Book of World Records". One is for having the distinction of being the entertainer with "the longest running contract with a single network--spanning 61 years". The second is for being the "most honored entertainer", with over 1500 awards. Served as United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Entertainment Coordinator from 1941-2001. Retired his post at age 98 in favor of Wayne Newton . Received 58 honorary degrees. Entertained U.S. troops starting 6th May 1941, and became the first to be named an "honorary veteran" by Congress. His golf buddy was Prescott Bush , the father and grandfather of presidents George Bush and George W. Bush . He was the only entertainer to have complete carte blanche to walk on whenever he felt like it on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962). He changed his name from Leslie to Bob, because in school they would call the roll as 'Hope, Leslie' and classmates shortened it to hopeless. In a mostly ad-libbed skit for a TV show, Hope joked with Jimmy Durante about the size of his own nose. Durante quipped "When it comes to noses, you're a retailer. I'm a wholesaler!" Appointed an honorary CBE in 1976. Wife Dolores Hope was born 27th May 1909. She and Bob celebrated their birthdays on 28th May every year--splitting the difference between their respective real birthdays. Spent his 99th birthday--29 May 2002--at home in Toluca Lake, CA. Wife Dolores Hope 's 93rd birthday was just two days before. Los Angeles National Cemetery dedicated veterans' chapel in his name to salute his lifetime of service entertaining U.S. troops. His grandfather lived to 99 y |
Who was recently described as ‘My wonderful, generous, foul-mouthed and hysterical father’ by his 18 year old daughter Bonnie? | My 'wonderful, generous, foul-mouthed and hysterical' father: daughter pays tribute to Rik Mayall - Telegraph Comedy News My 'wonderful, generous, foul-mouthed and hysterical' father: daughter pays tribute to Rik Mayall The family of Rik Mayall have paid tribute to "the man, the myth, the legend", calling him "wonderful, generous, foul-mouthed and hysterical" Picture of Rik Mayall posted by his daughter on social media on Monday By Hannah Furness , Arts Correspondent 11:18AM BST 10 Jun 2014 Rik Mayall’s family have paid emotional tribute to the comedian, calling him a "wonderful, generous, foul-mouthed and hysterical" father who will never be forgotten. Bonnie Mayall, his youngest daughter, called her father her "idol" as she posted a favourite photograph online. Her sister Rosie and mother Barbara also published recent family pictures on Mayall, in tribute to the 56-year-old who died on Monday . Bonnie, 18, said her father was “loved not only by my family, but by many many others”. “We will never forget him and neither will the world,” she wrote on Facebook. Related Articles “R.I.P to the man, the myth, the legend - my wonderful, generous, foul mouthed and hysterical father. “My idol now and forever.” She added: “We love you daddy.” Mayall, the star of The Young Ones and The New Statesman, died suddenly at his home in London. His wife, Barbara Robbin, who is understood to have found his body, said she did not know how he had died. Speaking outside the couple’s home in Barnes, south-west London, Ms Robbin said: “We don’t know yet what happened. He had a strong heart, so I don’t think it was a heart attack. But we just don’t know until the coroner’s report. “Maybe he had a fit, maybe it was his heart. We just don’t know.” Mayall and Ms Robbin, a make-up artist, married in 1985 and have three children: Rosie, Sidney and Bonnie. The family have now made public their tributes to Mayall, who was described by colleagues and friends as a “loving father”. Rosie and Barbara both posted recent photographs of Mayall, with friends of the family leaving their own messages and memories underneath. |
Which film company logo has a mountain with stars around it? | Stu- Stu- Studio | 10 Movie Studio Logos and the Stories Behind Them | TIME.com By Wook Kim Sept. 21, 2012 Courtesy of Dream Works Whether you consider them as familiar (and curious) relics of a bygone age—or as annoying wastes of time—the studio logos that run before every film you see at the multiplex have long been a part of the whole movie-going experience. In this gallery we’ll take reveal the stories behind some of these symbols—from the snow-capped peak of Paramount’s iconic “Mount Majestic” to the young lunar fisherman that lets you know you’re watching a DreamWorks film. So dim the lights, raise the curtains, and let the show begin… |
Which Greek cake is made from filo pastry, nuts, fruit and honey? | Middle Eastern Pistachio Baklava Recipe Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan . In a bowl, combine pistachio nuts and butter. Take eight sheets of phyllo dough and layer them in the pan, spreading each sheet with melted butter. Spread about half of the nut mixture over the phyllo dough and cover with a buttered sheet of phyllo dough. Layer five more sheets of phyllo dough, buttering each sheet. Add remaining nut mixture and layer with remaining sheets of phyllo dough , buttering each sheet. Using a knife, cut the baklava into 1 ½” diamonds. Bake for 50 minutes or until golden brown. About 30 minutes before Baklava is finished, combine sugar, honey, cinnamon, and lemon juice for glaze in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, making sure that the sugar is completely dissolved. Reduce heat and allow the mixture to simmer for five minutes. When Baklava is finished cooking, drizzle syrup over top and let cool. Related Articles |
In which English City would you find the Martyrs Memorial? | Martyrs' Memorial, Oxford - TripAdvisor Want the lowest hotel prices? You're in the right place. We check 200+ sites for you. Martyrs' Memorial, Oxford Is this attraction pet friendly? Yes Would this be a good sunny day activity? Yes Would this be a good hot day activity? Yes Is this an outdoor attraction or activity? Yes Do you recommend this attraction for travelers on a budget? Yes Do you recommend this attraction for seniors (55+)? Yes Do you find this attraction suitable for young children? Yes Do you find this attraction suitable for families? Yes Do you recommend this attraction for trendsetters? Yes Do you recommend this attraction for thrill seekers? Yes Map updates are paused. Zoom in to see updated info. Reset zoom Walking Tour of Oxford with an Oxford Graduate Guide Why book on Viator? Terrible “Historically important site given little importance in effects.” This site of a "burning at the stake" of men of conscience seems to be used as a focal point for meet-n-greets. Although the memorial has been taken care of in recent times, its... read more Reviewed December 1, 2016 36 Reviews from our TripAdvisor Community Which Oxford hotels are on sale? mm/dd/yyyy mm/dd/yyyy Sponsored links * Read reviews that mention: All reviews protestant reformation gothic style church history closer look broad street stake bishops latimer cranmer inscriptions reign death religious structure england turbulent imprisoned tower Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. Start your review of Martyrs' Memorial Click to rate “Historically important site given little importance in effects.” Reviewed December 1, 2016 This site of a "burning at the stake" of men of conscience seems to be used as a focal point for meet-n-greets. Although the memorial has been taken care of in recent times, its historicity seems to have been ignored. Kids climb on it, people smoke in front of it, and the area is littered with debris. It seemed a... More Helpful? |
Which word can be a musical instrument or a quarter bottle of Champagne? | piccolo - definition and meaning piccolo from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition n. A small flute pitched an octave above a regular flute. adj. Of, relating to, or being a musical instrument considerably smaller than the usual size: a piccolo trumpet; a piccolo concertina. from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License n. An instrument similar to a flute, but smaller, and playing an octave higher. n. A waiter's assistant in a hotel or restaurant. n. A bottle of champagne containing 0.1875 liters of fluid, 1/4 the volume of a standard bottle; a quarter bottle or snipe. from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English n. A small, shrill flute, the pitch of which is an octave higher than the ordinary flute; an octave flute. n. A small upright piano. n. An organ stop, with a high, piercing tone. from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia n. A small flute, sounding an octave higher than the ordinary flute. Also called flauto piccolo, octave-flute, ottavino, and ottavius. n. An organ-stop giving tones like those of a piccolo. n. The small or treble bugle, usually pitched in E flat. from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. n. a small flute; pitched an octave above the standard flute Etymologies from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition French, from Italian, short for (flauto) piccolo, small (flute). Italian, small. Examples I don't care who called the piccolo player a MoFo, I just want to know who called that MoFo a piccolo player! |
"The aria ""Vesti La Giubba"" (on with the Motley) comes from which Opera?" | Enrico Caruso - Vesti la giubba - 1902, 1904, 1907 - YouTube Enrico Caruso - Vesti la giubba - 1902, 1904, 1907 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 Oct 1, 2008 Caruso was the first gramophone star to sell more than a million copies with his 1907 recording of 'Vesti la giubba' from the opera 'Pagliacci' by Ruggero Leoncavallo. Here are his recordings from 30th of November 1902, 1st of February 1904 and 17th of March 1907. Vesti la giubba is regarded as one of the most moving arias in the operatic repertoire. The pain of Canio (Caruso) is portrayed in the aria and exemplifies the entire notion of the 'tragic clown': smiling on the outside but crying on the inside. This is still displayed today as the clown motif often features the painted on tear running down the cheek of the performer. The opera recounts the tragedy of a jealous husband. More Caruso info on my non-profit website http://www.enricocaruso.dk (English). Text of the aria in Italian: Recitar! Mentre preso dal delirio! Non so più quel che dico e quel che faccio! |
"In which musical would you hear the songs ""Too darn Hot"" and ""Brush up your Shakespeare""?" | Kiss Me, Kate | Introduction | Great Performances | PBS Explore more from this episode More The first Broadway revival in nearly 50 years of the musical comedy masterpiece by composer Cole Porter and authors Sam and Bella Spewack not only enchanted critics and delighted audiences, but also went on to triumph as one of the biggest prize-winners of the 2000 season. Taking its inspiration from Shakespeare, “Kiss Me, Kate” recounts the backstage and onstage antics of two feuding romantic couples during a touring production of “The Taming of the Shrew.” Sparkling with 18 classic Cole Porter songs — including “Another Op’nin’, Another Show,” “Wunderbar,” “So in Love,” “Always True to You in My Fashion,” “Too Darn Hot,” and “Brush Up Your Shakespeare” — “Kiss Me, Kate” epitomizes the Broadway musical comedy at its irresistible best. Directed by Michael Blakemore, this 2000 Tony-winner for Best Revival stars Brent Barrett, Rachel York, Nancy Anderson, and Michael Berresse as the bickering couples whose offstage disputes ultimately entangle them with a pair of unexpectedly erudite gangsters and a megalomaniacal U.S. Army general. Cole Porter’s most successful musical, the original production of “Kiss Me, Kate” opened on Broadway at the New Century Theatre on December 30, 1948 and ran for 1,077 performances. It garnered five Tony Awards in 1949, the same number the revival claimed in 2000. Learn more about the revival, which was taped during its run at London’s Victoria Palace Theatre, and its celebrated director, Michael Blakemore, in an essay by writer Michael Coveney. Read an extensive biography of Cole Porter as well as many other American composers and songwriters whose music is featured this season on GREAT PERFORMANCES in the Encyclopedia of Composers & Songwriters ; browse the Q&A with Professor Thomas Hischak, author of numerous books on American film and stage musicals, in Ask the Expert ; and watch extended video excerpts from the program in the Video Jukebox . Lastly, see the complete list of songs and photos from the production in the “Kiss Me, Kate” Slideshow . Special funding for this program was provided by the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust and the Irene Diamond Fund. The “KISS ME, KATE” DVD can be purchased from Shop Thirteen . More from Kiss Me, Kate (3) |
Named after a bird which scenic railway line runs from Norwich to Cromer and then onto Sheringham? | My Rail Trip - UK Scenic Journeys Scenic and Famous Railway Lines of Great Britain As the birthplace of railways we in Great Britain are justifiably proud of our heritage. We have a tradition of viewing the scenery from the train dating back to Victorian times. As a small island we have dramatically diverse scenery, from the lush Garden of England in Kent, to the wild mountains of Scotland and the beautiful Welsh coastline. We have gathered together here some of the scenic and famous trains, for which we are able to supply tickets. Please do contact us if you would like more information, or to incorporate one or more into a longer trip. All prices given include our cover charge and are for one adult travelling in standard class one way only, unless otherwise stated. Prices are subject to availability. Atlantic Coast Line Par to Newquay From the English Channel to the Atlantic Ocean this line runs through the thickly wooded and steep granite slopes of the Luxulyan Valley alongside the River Par. The train then emerges into the lunar like landscape of the former China Clay industrial areas. Total journey time approximately 50 minutes Price from £6.90 Bittern Line Norwich to Sheringham This line connects the magnificent city of Norwich with the north Norfolk coastal towns of Cromer and Sheringham, via the Norfolk Broads at Salhouse, Hoveton and Wroxham. Its name recognises a special, local bird, which has a distinctive booming call. Total journey time approximately 1 hour Price from £9.20 Buxton line Manchester to Buxton An intriguing branch line which climbs from Manchester up the River Goyt Valley to the second highest railway summit in England before descending through the Peak District National Park to the spa town of Buxton Total journey time approximately 1 hour Price from £12.00 Caldervale Line Manchester to Bradford The classic Victorian engineering of viaducts and tunnels as this line crosses the difficult terrain of the southern Pennines make this journey through bleak fells and moorlands a pleasure. Total journey time approximately 1 hour 10 minutes Price £13.90 The Cornish Mainline Plymouth to Penzance After leaving behind Plymouth with its Naval Dockyard and nuclear submarine base this route boasts a multitude of different views including rivers, viaducts, muddy creeks, low hills dotted with dairy farms, the granite quarries of Bodmin Moor, the steep wooded valley of the River Fowey, coastal scenery and evidence of the china clay workings. Total journey time approximately 2 hours Price from £8.00 Cotswold Line Oxford to Hereford This pretty route runs through two Cathedral cities and a Victorian spa as well as Cotswold towns and villages. Total journey time approximately 2 hours 20 minutes Price from £23.80 Cumbrian Coast Line Lancaster to Carlisle via Barrow-in-Furness As well as the fascinating Victorian industrial sites this route offers stunning coastal scenery as it hugs the Irish Sea and passes through the Lake District National Park. Do ask for a ticket avoiding Oxenholme to see the coastal views! Total journey time approximately 3 hours 40 minutes Price from £31.30 Derwent Valley Line Derby to Matlock This picturesque East Midlands journey takes you through ancient woodland and lush meadows, past picturesque hillsides and an impressive limestone gorge. Total journey time approximately 35 minutes Price from £8.20 East Coast Mainline Newcastle to Berwick-upon-Tweed As you travel through rural Northumberland on the final English section of the East Coast Mainline there are delightful coastal views and and unforgettable rural panorama on the final approach to Berwick. Total journey time approximately 45 minutes Price from £7.00 This line started as the rather eccentric 'atmospheric railway' but eventually became a vital link for the Great Western Railway. The coastal route has some steep gradients as it skirts the edge of Dartmoor. Total journey time approximately 1 hour Price from £6.00 Gainsborough Line Marks Tey to Sudbury The landscape is straight out of Constable's paintings. The journey begins in l |
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"Which plant has the botanical name ""Saintpaulia""?" | African Violet Plants - Saintpaulia - Picture, Care Tips African Violet Plants Botanical Name: Saintpaulia hybrids Dependable bloomers, African violet plants top any list of favorite flowering house plants. Dainty African violets form a low-growing rosette of dark-green, rounded leaves. Flowers rise above the leaves on fleshy stems and are available in a range of colors from white, pink or red, to all shades of violet-blue and purple, as well as bicolors. African violets glow like jewels when displayed together in a terrarium . Terrariums are making a comeback in a big way. Nestled in the ideal micro-climate, your flowering plants will thrive with the extra humidity, making them easier than ever to grow. Find a spot for them that provides bright, indirect light and you'll enjoy living bouquets for months on end. Given enough light, you can expect African violet plants to bloom almost year-round. Thousands of cultivars have been introduced, providing us with some spectacular new choices. Flowers may be single, double, edged with white, or have large, frilly petals. There are also trailing, miniature and micro varieties. Caring for African Violets They can be damaged by overwatering, cold drafts, or harsh summer sun, but otherwise caring for African violets is easy. Keeping the soil moist, giving it plenty of bright, indirect light, and regular feedings will help it to stay healthy and blooming. Older leaves will shrivel and turn brown. This is normal. Cut them off because they can attract fungus. African violet plants prefer to be slightly pot-bound, so repotting is usually needed only to refresh the soil. As a rule of thumb, African violet pots should be about half as wide as the plant. Careful with that water! Avoid getting the velvety leaves of African violets wet. Cold water, especially, will leave spots on the leaves and they won't come off. If the leaves need to be cleaned, brush them gently with a soft, dry brush, such as a small paintbrush. Remember to always use room-temperature water when watering your plants. African Violet Care Tips Origin: Eastern Africa Height: Up to 6 in (15 cm) Light: Needs bright light to bloom. Some direct sun in winter is fine, but strong summer sun will scorch African violet leaves. It grows well under fluorescent light . Leggy stems and no blooms indicate that it's not getting enough light. African violets may also fail to bloom if they don't get 8 hours of darkness each night. (These beauties need their rest, too.) Water: Keep soil evenly moist, but not soggy. It's best to water plant from the bottom to avoid stem rot. Humidity: High humidity. Set plant on a tray of wet pebbles to raise the humidity around it. Temperature: Average room temperatures 65-75°F/18-24°C or peat-moss based potting mix. Fertilizer: Feed every 2 weeks with African violet fertilizer. Propagation: Take 1-2 in (2.5-5 cm) leaf stem cuttings in spring or summer. Dip the cut end in water, then dip it in rooting hormone powder . Poke the stem into moist potting mix. Use your fingers to firm the mix around the stem so that it stands up. Enclose the whole pot in plastic to hold in moisture. Keep the cutting out of direct sunlight. Leaves should develop roots in about a month, and you should see plantlets form from the base of the cutting in about another month after that. |
In the bible who was the youngest of Jacob's twelve sons? | table: sons of Jacob, 12 tribes of Israel Part IV - Marching Order of the Tribes Part I - Introductory Facts about the 12 Tribes of Israel Abraham begot Isaac. Isaac begot Jacob. To be an Israelite by blood, a person must be a descendent of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Jacob begot 12 sons who are listed herein in subsequent sections. The 12 sons of Jacob are the patriarchs of the 12 Tribes of Israel. For example, Jacob's son Benjamin is the patriarch of the Tribe of Benjamin. Jacob's son Reuben is the patriarch of the Tribe of Reuben. And so forth. Well-known descendants of certain Tribes Tribe of Benjamin - King Saul, Paul the apostle [a.k.a. Saul of Tarsus] Tribe of Levi - Moses, Aaron Tribe of Judah - King David, King Solomon, many other kings; Lord Jesus, the Messiah The Promised Land [Canaan], plus an area on the east side of the Jordan River, was allocated among the 12 Tribes. [Num 33.54; Num 36.3-9] As the priestly Tribe, Levi was given no land. [Num 18.20, 18.24] Instead of land, God gave Levi the tithes of the people of Israel. Jacob's son Joseph had two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. By Jacob's command [Gen 48.5], Joseph's sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, were regarded as de facto "Tribes" of Israel. Thus, the land allocations of Joseph and Levi were given instead to Ephraim and Manasseh, preserving *twelve* as the number of tribes. [Josh 14.3-4] There is no such thing as "10 lost tribes of Israel." [Mt 10.6, Acts 26.7, Jam 1.1, Rev 7.1-8; Ezek 37] Part II Sons of Jacob [Names, Mothers, Birth Verses] Sons of Jacob Meaning of Name Mother Birth Verse 01-Reuben See, a son Leah So Leah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Reuben; for she said, "The LORD has surely seen my affliction. Now therefore, my husband will love me." Gen 29.32 02-Simeon Hearing Leah Then she conceived again and bore a son, and said, "Because the LORD has heard that I am unloved, He has therefore given me this son also." And she called his name Simeon. Gen 29.33 03-Levi Joined; attached Leah She conceived again and bore a son, and said, "Now this time my husband will become attached to me, because I have borne him three sons." Therefore his name was called Levi. Gen 29.34 04-Judah Yah be praised Leah And she conceived again and bore a son, and said, "Now I will praise Yahweh." Therefore she called his name Judah. Then she stopped bearing. Gen 29.35 05-Dan Judge Bilhah (Rachel's servant) Then Rachel said, "God has judged my case; and He has also heard my voice and given me a son." Therefore she called his name Dan. Gen 30.6 06-Naphtali My wrestling Bilhah (Rachel's servant) Rachel said, "With great wrestlings I have wrestled with my sister, and indeed I have prevailed." So she called him Naphtali. Gen 30.6 07-Gad Troop; invader; good fortune Zilpah (Leah's servant) Then Leah said, "A troop comes!" So she called his name Gad. Gen 30.11 08-Asher Happy Zilpah (Leah's servant) Then Leah said, "I am happy, for the daughters will call me blessed." So she called his name Asher. Gen 30.13 09-Issachar Man of hire Leah Leah said, "God has given me my hire [wages] because I have given my maid to my husband." So she called his name Issachar. Gen 30.18 10-Zebulun Dwelling Leah Leah said, "...now my husband will dwell with me, because I have borne him six sons." So she called his name Zebulun. Gen 30.20b 11-Joseph Increaser Rachel So she called his name Joseph, and said, "The LORD shall add to me another son." Gen 30.24 12-Benjamin Son of the right hand Rachel As her soul was departing (for she died), she called his name Ben-Oni [son of my sorrow]; but his father called him Ben-Jamin. Gen 35.18 Part III - Prophecies about the 12 Tribes Sons of Jacob Genesis 49.1-27 Moses' Blessings Deuteronomy 33.6-25 01-Reuben Reuben, you are my firstborn, My might and the beginning of my strength, The excellency of dignity and the excellency of power. Unstable as water, you shall not excel, Because you went up to your father's bed; Then you defiled it -He went up to my couch. Let Reuben live, and |
Fashion designer Schiaparelli was famous for popularising which colour? | Elsa Schiaparelli - Fashion Designer | Designers | The FMD Elsa Schiaparelli A word from the EIC Partnerships / Cooperations Become a fashion editor on FMD Content / Usage Questions Why am I listed on FMD? How can I submit content? Credifair (credit for your work) DMCA + Content MGMT the pure fashion news agency January 4th Pirelli's 2017 calendar features Oscar prize winners Sasha Pivovarova presents Pre-Spring collection from H & M Weekly News Roundup: Dec 26 - Dec 30 Alessandra Ambrosio is Harpers Bazaar Singapore January Cover Star About the designers Elsa Schiaparelli was the leading Parisian fashion designer of the 1920s and 30s after Coco Chanel. Elsa Schiaparelli was born in Rome on September 10, 1890, of Italian and Egyptian heritage. She was great-niece of Giovanni Schiaparelli, who discovered the canals of Mars. She had a colourful childhood, although she did many things to shock her parents. She caused a sensation when she attended a ball in Paris with material just wound around her body, when it started to unravel. When only 18, she married William de Wendt de Kerlor, a theosophist. She remained with him as he drifted around Europe, eventually reaching America, but he abandoned her when her daughter was born. She then returned to Paris, a young woman with a child to support. She tried to get a job with POIRET and Maggy ROUFF, unsuccessfully. However in 1928, she had some luck. She had drawn a design of a black sweater with a white trompe l'oeil bow at the neck. MAINBOCHER admired it and had it shown in the French VOGUE. Anita Loos purchased on, and a buyer for a New York store ordered 40 with skirts to go along with them. Elsa was surprised at the success of her sweater and recruited a group of Armenian women to knit them. She bought some good cheap material for the skirts, and rounded up another group of women to make these. "Schiap" was in business. She rented a studio at 4 rue de la Paix and put up her notice board "pour le sport". She started making clothes for Golf, tennis, skiing and swimming. Her designs started appearing in VOGUE. By 1929, she was selling all sorts of reversible, practical and convenient clothes. In 1930, she took over the downstairs studio and added "day wear and evening wear" to her notice board. The first of the Schiaparelli prints appeared. She experimented with costume jewellery. The early 30's saw Schiaparelli consolidated techniques, bringing together expert craftsmen for couture. A skilled atelier meant a finished garment and excellent construction following her genius as a designer. She sniffed out unusual materials like glass-like cellophane giving an illusion of transparency. Schiaparelli became famous for her black knit sweaters with a white bowtie pattern. She had a flair for the unusual and even hired Salvador Dal� to design fabric, producing a white dress with a lobster print. Schiaparelli was the first to use shoulder pads, hot pink, calling it shocking pink, in 1947, animal print fabrics, and zippers dyed the same colors as the fabrics. She is also well known for her surrealist designs of the 1930's, especially her hats, including one resembling a giant shoe and one a giant lamb chop, both which were famously worn by the Franco-American Singer sewing machine heiress Daisy Fellowes, who was one of Schiaparelli's best clients and who owned a pink gemstone that inspired the color shocking pink. She collaborated with many surrealist artists, Salvador Dal�, Jean Cocteau, and Alberto Giacometti, between 1936 and 1939. In 1934 Elsa Schiaparelli opened a shop in London and also moved her Paris salon to 21 place Vendome. In the window of her boutique she put Dali's handiwork along with other surrealist works, and it was a great attraction to people on their way to the Ritz Hotel nearby. In 1936 she introduced her Egyptian look with pagoda sleeves. In the same year the zipper was invented. Schiaparelli used it imaginatively in contrasting colours to her gowns. She used zippers in exposed places as decorations rather than hiding them away as fastenings. Furthermore in 1936 |
Who was the Chancellor of Germany when the Berlin Wall fell in 1989? | The Fall of the Berlin Wall - November 9, 1989 - Association for Diplomatic Studies and TrainingAssociation for Diplomatic Studies and Training More Moments in U.S. Diplomatic History At the end of World War II, Germany was partitioned into four separate areas, each controlled by the four allied powers: the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and the Soviet Union. As relations with the USSR deteriorated, the split hardened into just two separate regions: West Germany, supported by the United States and other Western democracies; and East Germany, which was controlled by the Soviet Union. The Berlin Wall, constructed by the German Democratic Republic (GDR) in 1961 to separate West from East Berlin, became a symbol of the division between democracy and communism. East Germany cut its citizens off from the West and violently put down a rebellion in East Berlin in 1953 . When Mikhail Gorbachev became General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in 1985, he and President Ronald Reagan established a rapport which allowed the United States and the USSR to improve relations. Eventually, the unthinkable happened — on November 9, 1989 the Berlin Wall fell, representing the symbolic end to the Cold War. The following is a speech given by Ambassador J.D. Bindenagel, who was the former Deputy U.S. Ambassador to the German Democratic Republic from 1989-1990, at the University of Notre Dame on the tenth anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall. In his speech he provides his personal experiences with the fall of the Berlin Wall and examines the developments that made it possible. Read also about how the U.S. dealt with a reunified Germany . “The world held its breath waiting for the Soviet tanks to crush the German revolutionaries” BINDENAGEL: The major conflict of ideas that has shaped my career was the East-West confrontation between capitalism and communism. In fact, I have spent a majority of my professional career defending freedom from the communist threat. The symbolic vortex of that conflict was at the Fulda Gap in Germany, where a million soldiers from NATO were lined up against a million soldiers from the Warsaw Pact ready to destroy the world. I myself was an infantry officer in Wuerzburg, Germany, near the Fulda Gap, this main Soviet invasion route across Central Europe. The division of Berlin, symbolized by the Berlin Wall, was for us a deeply terrorizing reminder of man’s inhumanity to man. During the first year of the Berlin Wall more than 50 people died trying to escape the communist paradise. On August 17, 1962, 18-year-old East Berliner Peter Fechter tried to escape near Checkpoint Charlie. As he climbed the Wall, his own East German border guards shot him. For hours he lay helpless and unattended at the foot of the Berlin Wall while he bled to death. The worldwide rejoicing at the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989 was easily understood everywhere as an end to this affront to the dignity of human beings everywhere. Throughout its 28-year existence, the Berlin Wall divided, but did not conquer the spirit of the Germans in the German Democratic Republic. The end of the Berlin Wall brought a new, reborn Germany – the Berlin Republic – dedicated to human dignity, founded in democratic institutions of the Bonn Republic and the democratic revolution in East Germany. I was the deputy American ambassador in East Berlin when the Berlin Wall was breached. Later I was country director for Germany in the State Department and then deputy and acting American Ambassador in the Berlin Republic. The question most asked over the past decade was and is; “What is the Berlin Republic?” The following question was inevitably; “What does this new Germany, the Berlin Republic, mean to the United States?” Let me share with you one anecdote that captures the spirit of freedom on the 1989 Revolution. I was a fortunate eyewitness when the Berlin Wall came tumbling down (“Ich war dabei”) twenty-eight years after the East German leader Walter Ulbricht erected this hated symbol of communism and division. I was th |
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"In the 1969 Sam Pekinpah western ""The Wild Bunch"", who played Pike Bishop the leader of an aging outlaw gang?" | The Wild Bunch (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 An aging group of outlaws look for one last big score as the "traditional" American West is disappearing around them. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC What Makes the Golden Globe Awards So Entertaining? IMDb Special Correspondent Dave Karger breaks down why the Golden Globes are so much more entertaining than other award shows. Don't miss our live coverage of the Golden Globes beginning at 5 p.m. PST on Jan. 8 in our Golden Globes section. a list of 30 titles created 27 May 2011 a list of 32 titles created 04 Jan 2013 a list of 25 titles created 04 Sep 2013 a list of 35 titles created 17 Mar 2015 a list of 22 titles created 06 Dec 2015 Title: The Wild Bunch (1969) 8/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 4 nominations. See more awards » Videos A small-town sheriff in the American West enlists the help of a cripple, a drunk, and a young gunfighter in his efforts to hold in jail the brother of the local bad guy. Director: Howard Hawks A Civil War veteran embarks on a journey to rescue his niece from an Indian tribe. Director: John Ford An American bartender and his prostitute girlfriend go on a road trip through the Mexican underworld to collect a $1 million bounty on the head of a dead gigolo. Director: Sam Peckinpah A senator, who became famous for killing a notorious outlaw, returns for the funeral of an old friend and tells the truth about his deed. Director: John Ford An aging Pat Garrett is hired as a lawman on behalf of a group of wealthy New Mexico cattle barons--his sole purpose being to bring down his old friend Billy the Kid. Director: Sam Peckinpah A young American and his English wife come to rural England and face increasingly vicious local harassment. Director: Sam Peckinpah A recently released ex-con and his loyal wife go on the run after a heist goes awry. Director: Sam Peckinpah A Missouri farmer joins a Confederate guerrilla unit and winds up on the run from the Union soldiers who murdered his family. Director: Clint Eastwood A marshall, personally compelled to face a returning deadly enemy, finds that his own town refuses to help him. Director: Fred Zinnemann A group of people traveling on a stagecoach find their journey complicated by the threat of Geronimo and learn something about each other in the process. Director: John Ford A weary gunfighter attempts to settle down with a homestead family, but a smoldering settler/rancher conflict forces him to act. Director: George Stevens Dunson leads a cattle drive, the culmination of over 14 years of work, to its destination in Missouri. But his tyrannical behavior along the way causes a mutiny, led by his adopted son. Directors: Howard Hawks, Arthur Rosson Stars: John Wayne, Montgomery Clift, Joanne Dru Edit Storyline In the Wild Bunch the movie opens with a group of aging outlaw's final score, a bank robbery. The event concludes with a violent and overtly bloody shootout that would generally mark the finale of a movie. This is correct in that it marks the finale of an era, for the characters and the world they live in. They simply can no longer keep up, the times are changing, technology advancing, and they're style of life is getting left behind in the dust that they spent so long galloping through. They abandon their careers for the simpler life of retirement. They enjoy this time, they live their fantasies. During this time the law is always on their tracks, bounty hunters. The further into their fantasy they get, the closer their demise seems to get. When one of their own is captured they are faced with the choice of escape or what is certainly a suicide mission to attempt and free their fallen behind comrade. For them it is not a |
"Who wrote the ""Harry Hole"" novels?" | A guide to Harry Hole » CRIME FICTION LOVER Crime Fiction Lover Features A guide to Harry Hole A guide to Harry Hole March 9, 2013 Permalink In some ways, the appeal of the Harry Hole stories is easy to pin down. Like so many modern detectives he’s got a few flaws. For a start, he’s a recovering alcoholic who often grabs a bottle when things get tough. Drunk or sober, he’s disorganised, and isn’t a particularly reliable boyfriend. But he displays many qualities too and never wants to let friends or colleagues down. He’s also an extremely determined detective who won’t let go and won’t stop until he gets his man. If it means sacrificing his job, or any hope of a stable personal life, so be it. Harry Hole detests corruption, and he’s no fan of inequality either. Tall, lanky and with light blue eyes, readers have come to recognise his haphazard approach which often leaves him worn down, at his wit’s end, and in need of a bath. Yet behind that there’s a remarkable ability to multi-task as he negotiates the various players, leads, and far-flung locations in a case. Sometimes he juggles various aspects of a case alongside a love interest, and his personal and professional lives are mangled together. In the early books, he’s protected by his friend and superior in the Oslo police, Bjarne Møller, despite his madcap investigative style. But later on he comes into a lot of conflict with his boss. Maybe the best thing about reading Harry Hole is Jo Nesbo’s writing (pictured right). At his most fluent, the narrative takes on a dreamlike quality as Hole rushes through the investigation blurring fact and feeling. It becomes like a stream of consciousness and Hole seems to glide through life, while at the same time catching all of its sharp edges. He may or may not feel the pain, but eventually he comes up with the information required to solve a case. Nesbo plays with interesting aspects of history – Norway’s, Australia’s, Yugoslavia’s, even that of the gypsies – to give his stories greater depth and plenty of texture. However, he’s also a master of structured plotting and loves to engineer detailed set-pieces. There’s a theatre scene in The Bat that will have you holding your head in wonder, as someone in the story loses theirs. And, the concluding chapters of The Devil’s Star, Redeemer and Phantom will leave you stunned. Nesbo isn’t the rising star of Scandinavian crime fiction any longer: he has the leading role! Because the series has been released in a fractured sequence in English, and because a great many readers now believe that Harry Hole is dead, we decided to put together a guide to the character and the books he appears in. We hope you enjoy it – do add your own comments below. The Bat The series starts in the most un-Nordic location possible as Harry Hole lands in Sydney, Australia. He’s there at the request of the Australian police, who are investigating the murder of Norwegian TV presenter Inger Holter. Her body, beaten and raped, has been recovered from the sea beneath a cliff. They don’t really want Hole’s help. His presence is merely to allay worries that Scandinavian tourism will dry up with the negative press. Working with Andrew Kensington, an Aboriginal member of the Sydney homicide team, Hole wades right in, making friends and enemies in the Bohemian quarter of Sydney where Inger worked. He and Kensington chase down some leads that take them into the Outback looking for a drug dealer, and we get a perspective on the Aboriginal experience. Perhaps because of its non-Norwegian setting, The Bat was only released in October 2012, after seven other Harry Hole thrillers had already appeared in English. Read our review here . Buy now on Amazon Cockroaches When we originally wrote this guide to Harry Hole, Cockroaches hadn’t been translated into English, but it eventually arrived in November 2012 and what you’re reading now is an update to this post. Hole has been drinking and trying to deal with what happened in Sydney, and he’s also angry about the rape of his sister, when his boss Bjarne Møller scrapes him off a ba |
Which American President (not at the time) married Claudia Taylor in 1934? | Lyndon B. Johnson | whitehouse.gov Air Force One Lyndon B. Johnson In the 1960 campaign, Lyndon B. Johnson was elected Vice President as John F. Kennedy's running mate. On November 22, 1963, when Kennedy was assassinated, Johnson was sworn in as the 36th United States President, with a vision to build "A Great Society" for the American people. "A Great Society" for the American people and their fellow men elsewhere was the vision of Lyndon B. Johnson. In his first years of office he obtained passage of one of the most extensive legislative programs in the Nation's history. Maintaining collective security, he carried on the rapidly growing struggle to restrain Communist encroachment in Viet Nam. Johnson was born on August 27, 1908, in central Texas, not far from Johnson City, which his family had helped settle. He felt the pinch of rural poverty as he grew up, working his way through Southwest Texas State Teachers College (now known as Texas State University-San Marcos); he learned compassion for the poverty of others when he taught students of Mexican descent. In 1937 he campaigned successfully for the House of Representatives on a New Deal platform, effectively aided by his wife, the former Claudia "Lady Bird" Taylor, whom he had married in 1934. During World War II he served briefly in the Navy as a lieutenant commander, winning a Silver Star in the South Pacific. After six terms in the House, Johnson was elected to the Senate in 1948. In 1953, he became the youngest Minority Leader in Senate history, and the following year, when the Democrats won control, Majority Leader. With rare skill he obtained passage of a number of key Eisenhower measures. In the 1960 campaign, Johnson, as John F. Kennedy's running mate, was elected Vice President. On November 22, 1963, when Kennedy was assassinated, Johnson was sworn in as President. First he obtained enactment of the measures President Kennedy had been urging at the time of his death--a new civil rights bill and a tax cut. Next he urged the Nation "to build a great society, a place where the meaning of man's life matches the marvels of man's labor." In 1964, Johnson won the Presidency with 61 percent of the vote and had the widest popular margin in American history--more than 15,000,000 votes. The Great Society program became Johnson's agenda for Congress in January 1965: aid to education, attack on disease, Medicare, urban renewal, beautification, conservation, development of depressed regions, a wide-scale fight against poverty, control and prevention of crime and delinquency, removal of obstacles to the right to vote. Congress, at times augmenting or amending, rapidly enacted Johnson's recommendations. Millions of elderly people found succor through the 1965 Medicare amendment to the Social Security Act. Under Johnson, the country made spectacular explorations of space in a program he had championed since its start. When three astronauts successfully orbited the moon in December 1968, Johnson congratulated them: "You've taken ... all of us, all over the world, into a new era. . . . " Nevertheless, two overriding crises had been gaining momentum since 1965. Despite the beginning of new antipoverty and anti-discrimination programs, unrest and rioting in black ghettos troubled the Nation. President Johnson steadily exerted his influence against segregation and on behalf of law and order, but there was no early solution. The other crisis arose from Viet Nam. Despite Johnson's efforts to end Communist aggression and achieve a settlement, fighting continued. Controversy over the war had become acute by the end of March 1968, when he limited the bombing of North Viet Nam in order to initiate negotiations. At the same time, he startled the world by withdrawing as a candidate for re-election so that he might devote his full efforts, unimpeded by politics, to the quest for peace. When he left office, peace talks were under way; he did not live to see them successful, but died suddenly of a heart attack at his Texas ranch on January 22, 1973. The Presidential biographies on WhiteHous |
What was the name of the rollercoaster involved in the accident at Alton Towers in June 2015? | Alton Towers Smiler crash: Four seriously hurt - BBC News BBC News Alton Towers Smiler crash: Four seriously hurt 2 June 2015 Close share panel Media captionParamedics treat injured at Alton Towers Four people have been seriously hurt in a crash between two carriages on a rollercoaster ride at Alton Towers. Sixteen people were in one carriage of the Smiler ride; the other was empty. West Midlands Ambulance Service said two men, aged 18 and 27, and two women, aged 19 and 17, suffered "significant lower limb injuries". They were airlifted to trauma centres in Stoke and Coventry for treatment. Alton Towers said all guests involved were evacuated by 18:35 BST. A director described it as "the most serious incident" in the park's history. The passengers were trapped for several hours on the ride, about 25ft (7.6m) above the ground. Eyewitnesses reported hearing "a loud crash" when the crash happened at 14:09. Ben Richardson said: "When the second carriage crashed people were screaming and shouting - even after it stopped. Everyone around the park ran over. "The people looked significantly distressed. It was almost like a car crash, very full-on." Image copyright WMAS Image caption The ambulance and fire services worked to rescue the badly-injured Alton Towers said first responders based at the park were on the scene "within minutes", quickly followed by the emergency services. Hospital trauma team consultants were also brought in to help treat passengers. Alton Towers has said the park will be closed on Wednesday "following the dreadful incident on The Smiler". In a statement the theme park said: "All guests with pre-booked tickets, or those who arrive at the theme park, will have the choice of either having their tickets revalidated for an alternative date or a full refund." Media caption"Thomas", 14, filmed the moments immediately after the crash Sophie Underwood, who was in the park at the time of the crash, said: "It wasn't very high but it was obviously high enough for them to cause some quite serious injuries to the people that were on the rollercoaster. "They literally had come back off and round the back of a loop, and straight into another empty coach that had been stuck." Image copyright WMAS Image caption Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service built a platform to help people off the ride The Smiler opened in May 2013 and is billed as the world's first 14-loop rollercoaster. It holds the official Guinness World Record for most loops in a rollercoaster, according to the Alton Towers website. The resort claims it features "a series of twisted psychological effects including optical illusions, blinding lights and near misses designed to mess with your mind". There have been several accidents and incidents involving the £18m ride since it opened in May 2013. History of problems It closed again in August 2013 for five days due to a "technical issue" . In November 2013 it closed for five days after wheels fell off and hit four people in the front carriage . The injured people were looked after by park staff and did not need treatment by the ambulance service, a spokeswoman said at the time. Riders were also left stranded in the air when the ride ground to a halt at the top of a near vertical section 14 months ago. Image copyright Kirsty Wild Image caption The Smiler opened in May 2013 and is billed as the world's first 14-loop rollercoaster 'Loud crash' Ellis Dyson, 23, who was in the queue for the ride, added: "The ride was delayed because of a technical fault for a while and then the ride came back on. "They sent a carriage without any people on it first and then sent a carriage with people on and that was the one that crashed. The platform of the ride where we were vibrated and a massive loud crash." Visitors reported on social media that the ride had broken down earlier in the day. Media captionEyewitness Ben Richardson: "People were screaming and shouting" Lucy Farrugia said: "Smiler broke down when I was on it this morning and now it's crashed. Hope everyone on it is OK, saw the air ambulance arrive." Merlin Entertain |
Which country won the Copa America football championship for the first time in 2015? | Chile 0-0 Argentina (Chile win 4-1 on pens) | Copa América final match report | Football | The Guardian Share on Messenger Close After 99 years, it came down to Alexis Sánchez against Sergio Romero from 12 yards. The Arsenal forward attempted a Panenka, scuffed it badly, and scored anyway as the goalkeeper dived to his left. Misses from Gonzalo Higuaín and Éver Banega in the shootout proved decisive and, finally, Chile, one of the four participants at the inaugural Copa América , had a first international trophy. For Argentina the drought goes on: 22 years since their last trophy and an increasing sense that this gifted generation of players will remain unfulfilled. Chile win Copa América after beating Argentina on penalties – as it happened Read more Where better to achieve that first win than at home, asked Claudio Bravo on Friday; this wasn’t just about doing it in front of local fans. Few stadiums in the world have such symbolic value as Santiago’s Estadio Nacional in being representative of their nation. Behind the goal at one end a block is left perpetually empty, the benches still as they were in 1973 when the stadium was used as a prison camp after the coup through which Augusto Pinochet seized power. It was here that November that Chile kicked off against no opposition in a notorious World Cup qualifying play-off after the USSR refused to take to the field in a stadium in which leftists had been murdered a matter of weeks earlier. Above it is the legend Un pueblo sin memoria es un pueblo sin futuro – a people without a memory is a people without a future. The atmosphere before kick-off was extraordinary, small dashes of albiceleste breaking a great sweep of red, each of the home fans waving the national flags they’d been given as they came in. And beyond the stands, visible through the haze of dust and pollution for the first time in the tournament, loomed the rocky bulk of the Andes, an appropriately grand backdrop to the biggest game in Chile’s history. Some, it seems, got carried away in their nationalist fervour, with Lionel Messi’s family having to be moved into a television cabin at half-time after being abused and having objects thrown at them in the stands. There were further reports that his elder brother, Rodrigo, was punched. Chile had looked anxious in the semi-final against Peru, as though snatching at the prize as it came within touching distance, but here they started with a fury. Any thought that Jorge Sampaoli might compromise on his pressing principles and opt for something more conservative rapidly disappeared and for a time Argentina were unsettled. Had Arturo Vidal made better contact with a volley as Sánchez’s half-blocked cross dropped to him, the hosts might have had an early lead, but his mis-hit effort was scrambled away by the goalkeeper Romero. The one change Sampaoli did make was to push the midfielder Marcelo Díaz extremely deep, almost as a third centre-back, which freed Gary Medel to leave the back-line and pursue Messi at times when he dropped deep. Predictably, he was booked before half-time, having caught Messi in the midriff with a swinging boot. The plan worked; this was a triumph for the coach, who was born just 35 miles from Messi’s home in Rosario. Messi had his quietest game of the tournament – his 63 touches in normal time were his fewest of this Copa América. One of the reasons Argentina were so cowed was due to Chile’s aggression, which clearly outraged their coaching staff. This tournament has seen Chile chart a course from romance via the decision not to suspend Vidal over his arrest on drink-driving charges and Gonzalo Jara’s digital provocation of Edinson Cavani, to the pragmatic decision to try to kick Argentina off their stride. By half-time, all three central defenders had been booked and a game that had begun brightly had degenerated into something far scrappier. Germany 0-1 England (aet) | Women’s World Cup third-place play-off match report Read more By the second half, this felt far more like the Argentina of the World Cup than the side which had eviscerated |
Roland Gift was the lead singer with which group of the 80's and 90's? | Roland Gift - Biography - IMDb Roland Gift Jump to: Overview (2) | Mini Bio (1) | Trivia (4) | Personal Quotes (1) Overview (2) 5' 11" (1.8 m) Mini Bio (1) Roland Lee Gift was born in Birmingham, England. He and his two sisters, Helga and Ragna, grew up in Hull where his mother, Pauline, ran several second-hand clothes shops. He received his education at Kelvin Hall School (Bricknell Avenue), but did not receive favorable yearly reports. Andy Cox and David Steele chose Gift as the lead singer of their new band in 1985 after their former band, The Beat, broke up. He worked in various theater, television, and movie roles beginning early in his career after joining Fine Young Cannibals. His first role was in the 1987 film Sammy and Rosie Get Laid. He didn't appear on stage until 1990 when he landed a part as Romeo in 1990 for a production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet in Hull Truck Theatre, which had a brief run in the USA at the Staller Center for the Arts. Later, in 1993, he had a reoccurring role in the popular series Highlander: The Series as the Immortal Xavier St. Cloud. Gift released his first solo album since the official breakup of the band Fine Young Cannibals in 1992, self-titled, in 2002. It featured the single "It's Only Money". He waited until 2007 to go back to the recording studio for a follow-up album. He is reported to have several children, but has made his preference to keep certain aspects of his personal life out of the public eye. - IMDb Mini Biography By: FoxShadow Trivia (4) Lead Singer of the Pop Group, Fine Young Cannibals Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world [1990] He was listed among the "50 Most Beautiful People" in People magazine in 1990. Roland had previously sung with the Akrylykz, a ska band, who released 2 singles. Personal Quotes (1) I think I'm actually quite a materialistic person, I value what it takes to make a car or build a nice house. Money does change things, but how it changes people depends on how they react to it. See also |
Which company owns British Gas? | Who owns the UK's big energy companies? Who owns the UK's big energy companies? Updated on 17 July 2014 | 5 Comments Share the love Do you know who runs the companies you buy your gas and electricity from? We profile the 'big six'. Sections More on energy bills British Gas British Gas is the UK’s biggest domestic energy supplier. It also operates the Sainsbury’s Energy brand. However, British Gas is actually a subsidiary of Centrica, which was formed following a demerger from British Gas plc back in 1997. Centrica is UK-owned and based. EDF EDF Energy is a subsidiary of the French Government-owned energy company EDF (Électricité de France) Group. Over the years it has bought UK energy companies London Electricity, SWEB, Seeboard and British Energy. EDF was founded in 1946 and became a public company in 2004. E.ON E.ON is a German-owned group formed from the merger of German companies VEBA and VIAG. The group bought UK energy company Powergen back in 2002 but it wasn’t until 2007 that its UK energy operations were renamed E.ON. Npower Npower is a subsidiary of German energy company RWE Group. It was bought in 2002, having evolved out of National Power, later renamed npower, which had bought the likes of Calortex, Independent Energy and Midlands Electricity following privatisation. ScottishPower ScottishPower is a subsidiary of Spanish company Iberdrola, who bought it in 2006. The company was formed in 1990 from the South of Scotland Electricity Board. It later bought Manweb, the energy company supplying Merseyside and North Wales. SSE SSE (formerly known as Scottish and Southern Energy) was formed in 1998 following the merger of Scottish Hydro Electric and Southern Electric. In 2000, it bought SWALEC and it also owns Atlantic and Airtricity. It operates those brands plus Scottish Hydro and Southern Electric as subsidiaries of the main SSE group. |
"Which month in the French Revolutionary Calendar was equivalent to June and had a name meaning ""harvest""?" | The Crazy Calendar of a Revolutionary Republic | The Curious Rambler The Crazy Calendar of a Revolutionary Republic The French Revolutionaries weren’t content with just changing their government. They wanted to change everything – even how they kept track of time. The Calendar Committee The old Gregorian calendar was filled with religious holidays and saint days, and that just wouldn’t do for the new Republic’s idea of Separation of Church and State. So a committee was formed to design a more suitable “Republican calendar”. This group of learned men included politicians, mathematicians, astronomers, a chemist, a gardener, and a poet. (Shouldn’t all committees include a poet?) The Beginning The first order of business was to set a start date for their new calendar. All agreed that since the formation of the Republic was the beginning of a new era for France, everything should be dated from then. It just so happened that September 22, 1792 (the date the Republic was established) was also the Autumn Equinox. It seemed that even the planets had aligned to celebrate the new age of the French Republic. So September 22, 1792 was declared day 1 of month 1 of year 1. Moving along, the mathematicians decided that some things could remain the same. The year could still be divided into 12 months, but everyone agreed that the months needed a major revamp. What Month is It? First of all, the months would need new names. While the committee had nothing against the Roman gods who presided over the old Gregorian calendar, they wanted their “Republican months” to be inspired by nature. The new month names would reflect weather conditions during that particular time of year. And this is where the poet came in – after the astronomers and the gardener determined the normal climatic conditions for the month, the poet coined an appropriate name. Each season was made up of three months whose names had the same rhyming ending. For example, the winter months were Nivôse, Pluviôse, and Ventôse. The year started in Autumn since that was when the French Republic was born. The first day of the year was Vendémiaire 1. Autumn Months: Vendémiaire, meaning grape harvest (22 September – 21 October) Brumaire, meaning foggy (22 October – 20 November) Frimaire, meaning cold (21 November – 20 December) Winter Months: Nivôse, meaning snowy (21 December – 19 January) Pluviôse, meaning rainy (20 January – 18 February) Ventôse, meaning windy (19 February – 20 March) Spring Months: Germinal, meaning germination (21 March – 19 April) Floréal, meaning flowering (20 April – 19 May) Prairial, meaning meadow (20 May – 18 June) Summer Months: Messidor, meaning harvest (19 June – 18 July) Thermidor, meaning heat (19 July – 17 August) Fructidor, meaning fruiting (18 August – 16 September) *The dates are approximate and changed from year to year. Will the British Follow Suit? George Ellis, an English satirical poet, was so inspired by the descriptive French months that he decided to write a poem suggesting his own tongue-in-cheek names for the English calendar, but he kept January as the first month. It’s surprising the British didn’t take to these catchy calendar names. Weeks or Decades? After the months were all named, they were divided into 3 ten-day weeks, called decades. The committee must have been getting tired when it came time to name the 10 days of the week though. They were called primidi, duodi, tridi, etc. That basically means, “first day, second day, third day, etc. up through tenth day.” And the tenth day of every week was special – it was a day of rest. Left-overs After each month had been assigned its 30 days, the committee found they had some left-overs. There were five extra days at the end of the year (or six extra days in leap year) which didn’t belong in any month. These days were proclaimed as national holidays and named after Republican qualities. They would be known as Virtue Day, Talent Day, Labor Day, Opinion Day, and Honors Day. The leap year holiday would be Revolution Day. Saint Days/Name Days They were almost finished, but they still had to d |
"Operation ""Moonlight Sonata"" was a German air raid on which City in December 1940?" | Operation Moonlight Sonata | Intelligence Analysis and Reporting Intelligence Analysis and Reporting Kurki, Allan W.(1995). Operation Moonlight Sonata: The German Raid on Coventry. Westport, CT: Praeger LOC: 94041798 D760.8.C6 K87 1995 Date Posted: February 14, 2013 On a clear moonlit night in November of 1940, the Luftwaffe used hundreds of bombers, thousands of high explosives and tens of thousands of incendiary bombs to attack the industrial might of England by bombing Coventry. In Operation Moonlight Sonata, Allan W. Kurki analyzes the raid in detail, reviews the actions of both the Germans and the British preceding the raid, and investigates the impact the raid had on British as well as American public opinion. The book also investigates the controversial question of how much advance notice the British actually had concerning the raid. The Coventry bombing proved to be the most concentrated single air attack of the entire Luftwaffe bombing campaign directed against the British during World War II. Perhaps out of a desire to dramatize the lengths to which the British would go to defend the very secret of Ultra, early writers on the topic spread a story that Winston Churchill knew in advance of a terrible air raid on the British city of Coventry through Ultra decrypts, yet did nothing to defend the city. The story has no foundation in fact, but it shows up so much in the literature of Ultra that it’s worth knowing about. The dramatic dilemma in the story was that Winston Churchill had a terrible decision to make. If the authorities in Coventry were given explicit warning, the Germans might detect that their Enigma messages had been decoded. According to the legend, to protect the Ultra decodes, Churchill ultimately decided that no evacuation order or special warnings should be sent to Coventry. Coventry was in fact wrecked by the attack, with the ancient Cathedral burned down, and over 50,000 houses destroyed or damaged. Records showed 554 fatalities and nearly another 5,000 with wounds and burns. So, according to the tail, Coventry had paid a severe price for keeping the Ultra Secret. In point of fact, the messages detailing the raid were never decoded in time, and Churchill never faced the dilemma that has been retold so many times. Tragic story, but just another morality tale that made a point so well that it did not have to be based on fact. Several years ago I went to Berlin to present a paper. I visited the Gedächtniskirche (Remembrance Church) in the center of Berlin. This gothic cathedral was bombed out near the end of the war. The ruins have been left as a remembrance of what are the costs of war. There are two crosses inside the room built as a memorial. They are constructed from large spikes used in the construction of Coventry and of this church in Berlin. Author Kurki, in the course of demolishing some widely held but erroneous views of the Coventry Raid, also provides a very interesting survey of the Battle of Britain. He details German Air Force units, weapons and operational plans, British defenses (including electronic), Ultra and other Allied codebreaking capabilities, and brings together a lot of useful information not easily found elsewhere. Like this: |
In which TV cop series of the 1980's, did Michael Brandon and Glynis Barber play the lead roles? | Glynis Barber and Michael Brandon raise a toast as they celebrate 20 years of marriage | Daily Mail Online Glynis Barber and Michael Brandon raise a toast as they celebrate 20 years of marriage comments When Glynis Barber met the American actor, Michael Brandon, she thought he was 'obnoxious' and 'a nightmare'. It was on the first series of Eighties cop show Dempsey And Makepeace and seeing as the pair were cast in the lead roles, first impressions did not bode well. But the pin-up blonde found her opinion changing as they worked together and their relationship began to develop off-screen. As the couple celebrate 20 years of marriage, they reflected on their early days together and the secret behind their long-lasting relationship. Enlarge China wedding: EastEnders actress Glynis Barber and her actor husband Michael Brandon celebrate 20 years of marriage Barber, who recently joined the cast of EastEnders as Glenda Mitchell, admits the couple have a passionate and volatile relationship, but are still as happy as ever. She tells the new issue of Hello! magazine: 'Michael and I have always had a very up and down, passionate, quite volatile relationship. 'You would hope after 20 years it would calm down a bit, and I suppose we have mellowed, but it’s still quite volatile. I don’t know, maybe that’s the secret? The one thing is that it’s never boring.' South African-born Barber, 54, and Brandon, 64, met in 1985 when they were cast in the LWT production of Dempsey And Makepeace, a police drama about a posh English noblewoman Sgt Makepeace and a streetwise New Yorker Lt Dempsey. Where it all began: Brandon and Barber fell in love while playing police officers in Eighties show Dempsey And Makepeace By the second series, the couple had begun dating, to the joy of the show's fans. Recalling their first meeting, Barber said: 'I didn’t know Michael at all, so I didn’t know that he was already practising his character and I just thought he was completely obnoxious. 'He was really loud, yelling at the top of his voice. I had a boyfriend at the time and I went home and said, "That man is a nightmare, I don’t know how I’m going to work with him."' RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share After the programme ended in 1986 after three series, the pair split for a short time later, before reuniting and marrying in November 1989 and welcoming a son Alex in 1992. Barber admitted the couple thought about splitting several times during their two decades together, but realised their love for each other was too strong. She said: 'We’ve never split up during our marriage, but there have been times when we’ve thought about it. Friends in high places: Barber and Brandon talking to the late Princess Margaret at the Television Newscaster/Presenter of the Year Awards in 1985 'But every time we’ve thought about it, there has been this strong bond that has kept us together.' Both actors had been married briefly before - Brandon was wed to Bionic Woman star Lindsay Wagner for three years in the later Seventies, while Barber was also married for three years to an actor she met at drama school, Paul Antony Barber. The full story appears in this week's Hello! magazine, out now Brandon believes their second marriage survived so long because they were in their 30s and 40s when they wed. He explained: 'We both had a marriage before that wasn’t great. But those relationships were tethered with youth and a crazy lifestyle; then you look for different things.' Despite hanging up their police badges 24 years ago, the couple admit they would consider returning to Dempsey and Makepeace for a one-off reunion show. Brandon said: 'We could always go back and do a two-hour special.' Barber added: 'It would be fun. We could show what happened to those characters, what they are doing now.' • The full interview with Barber and Brandon is in the new issue of Hello! magazine, on sale now. Do you have a story about a celebrity? Call the Daily Mail showbusiness desk on 0207 938 6364 or 0207 938 6683 |
"Which Indian curry dish has a name meaning ""Intense heat""?" | The Curry House - Glossary of Indian Restaurant Curries Glossary of Indian Restaurant Curries balti Balti is more a style of cooking than one particular curry. The word balti can be translated as "bucket" (i.e. a cooking pan) and some say the style of cooking is indigenous to an area of northern Pakistan known as Baltistan. A balti pan is basically a karahi which has the shape of a Chinese wok but with 2 small round handles on either side of the pan instead of one long handle. In specialist "Balti Houses" the balti is a meal in itself which contains both meat and vegetables and is eaten straight from the karahi using curled up pieces of nan bread. In standard Indian restaurants the balti is more of a stir-fried curry containing plenty of fried green peppers and fresh coriander ( cilantro). Medium hot. bhuna Bhuna is first and foremost a cooking process where spices are gently fried in plenty of oil to bring out their flavour. The dish "bhuna" is an extension of that process where meat is added to the spices and then cooked in its own juices which results in deep strong flavours but very little sauce. The restaurant bhuna is a well spiced curry with a thick sauce. It is often garnished with fried green peppers ( bell peppers) and shredded onions. Usually medium hot although I have had some pretty hot ones in my time. biryani Biryani is not a curry at all but the curry connection comes from the mixed vegetable curry with which it is served in most Indian restaurants. Biryani originated in Persia and, at its simplest, was rice and meat baked together in the oven. The cooks to the Moghul emperors took the biryani and transformed it into a courtly delicacy by adding aromatic spices and other exotic ingredients. Traditionally, biryanis are baked in the oven for some time so the aromatic spices and juices from the meat permeate the rice. In the Indian restaurant, however, all the dishes are made to order and the poor chef has to find a way of preparing the biryani in double quick time. So the restaurant biryani is often just pilau rice stir fried with chicken or lamb which has been cooked as an extra dry bhuna. The restaurant biryani is usually garnished with almonds and sultanas ( golden raisins) and is accompanied by a mixed vegetable curry to add a little juiciness to the rice. Mild. dhansak A famous Parsee dish. Interestingly the dhan part of the name means rice and a dhansak is traditionally served with a pulao of fried and spiced rice. An authentic dhansak will made with lamb and contain vegetables and many different types of dhal (the sak in the name). The curry house dhansak is often referred to as "hot, sweet and sour with lentils". The "hot" is chilli powder, the "sweet" is sugar and the "sour" is lemon juice. Curry houses commonly use masoor dhal (split red lentils) but some restaurants now use chana dhal to good effect. If it is done well the dhansak is an excellent curry with contrasting flavours and textures. But if the "sweet" in your restaurant dhansak is provided by the addition of pineapple then, in my opinion, you should order something else. dopiaza The dopiaza is a classic Indian dish dating back at least to Moghul times. The name dopiaza broadly translates as "2 onions" or "double onions". Some traditional versions of the dopiaza use twice the weight of onions compared to the weight of meat but a classic Indian dopiaza is more likely to use the onions in 2 different ways, fried and boiled, at different stages of the cooking. The restaurant version has small fried pieces of onion in the sauce and then larger chunks of lightly cooked onion are added towards the end of the cooking. Medium hot. jalfrezi Jalfrezi is not a traditional Indian dish as such but, like the bhuna, is actually a method of cooking. It literally means "hot-fry" but is probably better translated as "stir-fry". The term jalfrezi entered the English language at the time of the British Raj in India. Colonial households employed Indian cooks who would use the jalfrezi method of cooking to heat up cold roasted meat and potatoes. But the |
Castoreum is used as a food additive and in some perfumes. It is obtained from the scent glands of which member of the rodent family? | Top 10 Disgusting Ingredients You've Probably Eaten Today - Toptenz.net Toptenz.net Top 10 Disgusting Ingredients You’ve Probably Eaten Today Posted by Timeea on in Food , Health | 41,543 Views | 36 Responses The “natural flavors” label is quite intriguing. It is considered a way of protecting the secret formula/recipe, a way of preserving the product’s uniqueness. Would you expect regurgitated secretions produced in an animal’s digestive system to be approved by the FDA as food additives? The secretion produced by the beaver’s sacs and civet absolute (“derived from the unctuous secretions from the receptacles between the anus and genitalia of both the male and female civet cat ”, according to A Consumer’s Dictionary of Food Additives; delish) are other gross ingredients found in food. Watch out for those natural flavorings & flavors! Lanolin is secreted by the sebaceous glands of wool-bearing animals. Believe it or not, it is used to soften chewing gum. Sugar itself doesn’t contain animal ingredients, but most companies use bone char (animal charcoal) in filters to decolorize sugar. According to regulatory bodies, the bones are required to come from cattle that have died of natural causes. Countries like Pakistan, Brazil, Nigeria, India and Morocco are main suppliers. What you are actually consuming and paying for, may be surprising. 10. Silicon Dioxide Oxygen (46.6%), silicon (27.7%) and aluminum (8%) are the first three most abundant elements in the earth’s crust. Crystalline forms of silica include quartz, cristobalite and tridymite. Silicon dioxide is the main chemical compound of sand. This element raises concern when it is used as an additive. Amorphous silicon dioxide (E551 in Europe) is one of the most important anti-caking agents. The FDA allows the use of SiO2 and considers it safe, as long as it doesn’t exceed 2% of the food’s weight. You can find it in everything from processed meat, spice powders, instant soups & sauces, snack bars, supplements, pharmaceutical drug tablets and more. Silica, short for silicon dioxide, is beneficial to our body in several ways, but the body needs a very small amount of it to stay healthy. Is it dangerous to add silicon dioxide to food? Probably not, since its toxicity level is often very low. Is it disgusting and unusual? Yes, it’s down-right disgusting if you’re asking me. 9. Borax Discovered over 4,000 years ago, borax is also known as birax, sodium borate, or sodium tetra-borate, and is usually found deep underground. Sodium borate is a crystalline compound that is the sodium salt of boric acid. The term borax is widely used to refer both to a miracle mineral, and to a refined compound with countless applications. Borax is king indeed, just like the above ad states. The mineral keeps mice, bugs, ants and mold away. It is used as a multipurpose cleaner, fire retardant, fungicide, herbicide and…food preservative. Borax is banned as a food additive (E285) in the United States , but it is allowed in imported caviar. E285 is legal in the European Union and Asia. Borax is also used in the textiles, glass and leather industry for tanning and dyeing. Is there anything borax can’t do? 8. Gelatin The flavorless and translucent substance may be used as a stabilizer, texture enhancer, or thickening agent in foods. The active element of gelatin is the collagen obtained from various animal parts. According to Professor M.C. Gomez-Guillén, “the most abundant sources of gelatin are pig skin (46%), bovine hide (29.4%) and pork and cattle bones (23.1%).” 7. Shellac Shellac is obtained by refining the secretions of the Kerria lacca insects. Native to South-East Asia, the insects reside in colonies of thousands on trees such as Kusum, Ficus, Palas, and Ber. It takes approximately 300,000 lac bugs to produce a one-kilogram sack of shellac. Shellac is unrivalled when it comes to furniture polishing and wood finishing. It is used in almost every industry, including food and pharmaceutical processing. The same product that is utilized for coating furniture is used a |
Who was the Prime Minister of Great Britain during the Zulu War? | Prime Ministers of Great Britain political party 1721-42 Sir Robert Walpole - Restored confidence in the country following the South Sea Bubble financial crash of 1720. Dominated the political scene during the reigns of George I and George II. George II made Walpole a gift of 10 Downing Street. Walpole resigned as a consequence of his perceived mis-handling in dealing with the War of Jenkins' Ear . Whig 1742-43 Earl of Wilmington - Suffering poor health for most of his time as Prime Minister, he died in office. Whig 1743-54 Henry Pelham - During his time in the post he oversaw the the British involvement in the War of the Austrian Succession in 1744-48, the 1745 Jacobite Rising and the adoption of the Gregorian calender . He died in office. Whig 1754-56 Thomas Pelham-Holles, Duke of Newcastle - Assumed the office of Prime Minister just 10 days after the death of his brother Henry Pelham. During the Seven Years' War, he was blamed for the loss of Minorca and was replaced by the Duke of Devonshire. Whig 1756-57 William Cavendish, Duke of Devonshire - In a government effectively controlled by Pitt the Elder, Devonshire's administration was brought to end following the dismissal of Pitt by the king, it was replaced by the Second Newcastle Ministry. Whig 1757-62 Thomas Pelham-Holles, Duke of Newcastle - Returning to office with Pitt the Elder as Southern Secretary, this government helped steer Britain to ultimate victory over France and Spain during the Seven Years' War. Whig 1762-63 John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute - A favourite of George III, he was the first Scot to hold the top office. Unpopular with the 'great unwashed', he introduced a tax on cider in order to help pay for the Seven Years' War. He resigned following fierce criticism of his handling of the peace negotiations. Tory The Duke of Wellington, Sir Robert Peel, Viscount Melbourne 1828-30 Arthur Welleslley, 1st Duke of Wellington - The second Irish-born Prime Minister and second veteran general, perhaps more famous as a soldier of the Napoleonic Wars than a politician. Is said to have commented after his first Cabinet meeting: “An extraordinary affair. I gave them their orders and they wanted to stay and discuss them.” He introduced the Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829, removing many of the restrictions on Catholics in the UK. Resigned after a vote of no confidence. Tory 1830-34 Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey - Famous for the blend of tea named after him, his political achievements included the Reform Act of 1832, which started the process of electoral change that we recognise today. His other legacies included the abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire and restrictions concerning the employment of children. He resigned after disagreements over his Irish policies. Whig 1834 William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne - The last Prime Minister to be dismissed by a Sovereign, King William IV. Whig 1834-35 Sir Robert Peel 2nd Baronet - At the second time of asking, Peel accepted King William IV’s invitation to form a government. Head of a minority government, he resigned following a number of defeats in Parliament. Whig 1835-41 William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne - Returning to office for the second time, Melbourne found the new Queen Victoria much more agreeable than William IV. Tutoring the young queen in the ways of politics, they formed a close relationship. He resigned after a series of parliamentary defeats. Whig 1841-46 Sir Robert Peel 2nd Baronet - Returning to office for the second time, Peel introduced important employment laws that banned women and children from working underground in mines, in addition The Factory Act of 1844 limited the hours of work for children and women. Unable to feed a starving Ireland, he finally succeeded in repealing the Corn Laws. Conservative 1846-52 Lord John Russell, 1st Earl Russell - Russell was the last Whig Prime Minister. His Public Health Act of 1848 improved the sanitary conditions of towns and cities. He was in office at the time of The Great Exhibition of 1851 . Whig 1852 Edward Smith Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby - Co |
In which county is Hinkley Point? | Hinkley Point C Community Hub | EDF Energy Main content Hinkley Point C Community Hub Stay up to date with the activity and progress of the construction programme at Hinkley Point and find out how to get involved. What's going on at Hinkley Point C? Click on the icons or select a location to find out more about the Hinkley Point C construction sites. If the map doesn't automatically focus in on the Somerset area, then you can zoom using the + button to get a clearer view. As we begin construction on the sites, we will provide details of our progress. To see an overview of all the sites, visit our dedicated Hinkley Point C construction sites page . Visit the news page for the latest news about Hinkley Point C . Bridgwater A Accommodation Campus We are building twocampuses in Bridgwater to accommodate workers who move to the area. The Bridgwater A Campus is the largest of these developments. The site is located on part of a former plastics factory to the north of the A39 (Bath Road).The campus will provide living space and recreational facilities for 850 workers within 25 seperate accommodation buildings. The campus is designed with an amenity builing which includes a canteen, laundry and gym. One full size and two 5-a-side pitches will also be available on the site for use by our workers and members of the public at certain times. The campus is expected to operate for six and a half years. The development will leave a positive legacy for the future. After being used by EDF Energy, the buildings will be removed but key infrastructure will be maintained for future development. Cannington Bypass In December 2015, we opened a new single carriageway bypass around the village of Cannington to take construction traffic around the village. EDF Energy worked in partnership with Somerset County Council, district and parish councillors and contractor Aggregate Industries to design and construct the bypass ahead of schedule. The road links the existing roundabout on the A39 Cannington southern bypass with the C182 (Rodway) which leads directly to Hinkley Point. The work forms part of a £16 million package of local road improvements paid for by EDF Energy to provide a permanent lasting legacy from the construction of Hinkley Point C. Cannington Park and Ride We are building a Park and Ride to the south of Cannington to collect workers travelling from the west of Bridgwater and from nearby rural areas before they travel to the Hinkley Point C site by bus. Visitors to the HPC development site and the Public Information Centre will also be able to use the service during construction. The Park and Ride is located to the south of Cannington, north of the A39. It will have 252 parking spaces and also has space for motorcycles and bicycles. The park and ride will be a temporary facility used for the duration of the construction phase. It will then be removed and the land restored to its existing agricultural use. We expect to complete the bypass within two years and the new road will be adopted as a public highway by Somerset County Council. It will be an important permananet legacy benefit from the construction of Hinkley Point C. Combwich Wharf We are refurbishing the existing Combwich Wharf for the delivery of large items for the construction of the power station. It is an important element of our transport strategy to maximise the use of sea-bourne deliveries and reduce the use of roads. Hinkley Point C Hinkley Point C will be the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK. The planned twin unit UK EPR is capable of generating 3,260MW of secure, low carbon electricity for 60 years. That’s enough to power around 5 million UK homes. Hinkley Point C On-Site Accommodation Campus In addition to worker accommodation in Bridgwater, around 500 of our workers will live on-site in a purpose built Campus in the south eastern corner of the Hinkley Point C site. The Campus will be accessed from the C182 and in addition to 15 accommodation buildings will feature a canteen, gym and two all weather sports pitches. The on-site campus w |
Name the medical disorder in which a person complains of physical symptoms that are pretend or self-induced? | Mental Health: Munchausen Syndrome Munchausen Syndrome Can Munchausen Syndrome Be Prevented? Munchausen syndrome is a factitious disorder , a mental disorder in which a person repeatedly and deliberately acts as if he or she has a physical or mental illness when he or she is not really sick. Munchausen syndrome is considered a mental illness because it is associated with severe emotional difficulties. Munchausen syndrome, named for Baron von Munchausen, an 18th century German officer who was known for embellishing the stories of his life and experiences, is the most severe type of factitious disorder. Most of the symptoms in people with Munchausen syndrome are related to physical illness -- symptoms such as chest pain , stomach problems , or fever -- rather than those of a mental disorder. NOTE: Although Munchausen syndrome usually refers to a factitious disorder with mostly physical symptoms, the term is sometimes used to refer to factitious disorders in general. In this article, Munchausen syndrome refers to the type of factitious disorder with mostly physical symptoms. What Are the Symptoms of Munchausen Syndrome? People with Munchausen syndrome deliberately produce or exaggerate symptoms in several ways. They may lie about or fake symptoms, hurt themselves to bring on symptoms, or alter tests (such as contaminating a urine sample). Possible warning signs of Munchausen syndrome include: Dramatic but inconsistent medical history Unclear symptoms that are not controllable and that become more severe or change once treatment has begun Predictable relapses following improvement in the condition Extensive knowledge of hospitals and/or medical terminology, as well as the textbook descriptions of illnesses Presence of multiple surgical scars Appearance of new or additional symptoms following negative test results Presence of symptoms only when the patient is with others or being observed Willingness or eagerness to have medical tests, operations, or other procedures History of seeking treatment at numerous hospitals, clinics, and doctors offices, possibly even in different cities Reluctance by the patient to allow doctors to meet with or talk to family, friends, or prior doctors Problems with identity and self-esteem What Causes Munchausen Syndrome? The exact cause of Munchausen syndrome is not known, but researchers are looking at the role of biological and psychological factors in its development. Some theories suggest that a history of abuse or neglect as a child, or a history of frequent illnesses that required hospitalization might be factors in the development of the syndrome. Researchers are also studying a possible link to personality disorders, which are common in people with Munchausen syndrome. Continued How Common Is Munchausen Syndrome? There are no reliable statistics regarding the number of people in the U.S. who suffer from Munchausen syndrome, but it is considered to be a rare condition. Obtaining accurate statistics is difficult because dishonesty is common with this illness. In addition, people with Munchausen syndrome tend to seek treatment at many different health care facilities, which can lead to misleading statistics. In general, Munchausen syndrome is more common in men than in women. While it can occur in children, it most often affects young adults. How Is Munchausen Syndrome Diagnosed? Diagnosing Munchausen syndrome is very difficult because of, again, the dishonesty that is involved. Doctors must rule out any possible physical and mental illnesses before a diagnosis of Munchausen syndrome can be considered. If the doctor finds no physical reason for the symptoms, or if the pattern of physical symptoms that someone describes suggests that they may be self-inflicted, then he or she will likely refer the person to a psychiatrist or psychologist , mental health professionals who are specially trained to diagnose and treat mental illnesses. Psychiatrists and psychologists use specially designed interview and assessment tools to evaluate a person for Munchausen syndrome. The doctor bases his or her dia |
"In ""The Mikado"" by Gilbert and Sullivan, what is the name of the Mikado's son who is disguised as a wandering minstrel?" | The Mikado | opera by Gilbert and Sullivan | Britannica.com opera by Gilbert and Sullivan Written By: Alternative Title: “The Mikado; or, The Town of Titipu” Related Topics musical composition The Mikado, in full The Mikado; or, The Town of Titipu, operetta in two acts by W.S. Gilbert (libretto) and Sir Arthur Sullivan (music) that premiered at the Savoy Theatre in London on March 14, 1885. The work was a triumph from the beginning. Its initial production ran for 672 performances, and within a year some 150 other companies were performing the operetta in England and the United States . One of its best-known numbers is Ko-Ko’s song “ I’ve Got a Little List, ” for which directors through a century and beyond have made a point of changing phrases to build in contemporary cultural references to those who “never would be missed.” The character of Nanki-Poo is pictured on a poster advertising Gilbert and Sullivan’s … Theatrical Poster Collection/Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. (Digital file no. var 1766) Background and context When The Mikado was composed, Londoners had been enthusiastic about all things Japanese since the opening of Japan to the West in the mid-1850s. At the time of the operetta’s premiere, crowds were flocking to the Japanese Village exhibit in the Knightsbridge area of London; this reconstructed village featured men and women from Japan who demonstrated their crafts and their way of life. From his own visit to the exhibit, Gilbert drew inspiration for some of the finishing details of his libretto; he even hired a Japanese woman he met there to instruct the cast in proper Japanese mannerisms, fan use, and makeup . Further realistic touches for the opera were supplied by the famed Hawes Craven , a scene painter noted for his unprecedented realism. Sir Arthur Sullivan, detail of a portrait by John Millais, 1888; in the National Portrait Gallery, … Courtesy of the National Portrait Gallery, London As in much of the Gilbert and Sullivan canon, there is sharp commentary in The Mikado upon contemporary English society. For example, Gilbert makes the character Pooh-Bah a government official in charge of everything (including complaints about himself), as a prominent man in a small English town might actually be. Similarly, the pivot of the plot—a law that condemns a man to death for the crime of flirting—can be seen as a comment on the outdated laws lingering in England at the time. Similar Topics The music too is cleverly wrought. In his entrance aria (“ A Wand’ring Minstrel I ”) Nanki-Poo, the romantic leading man, declares himself capable of offering a song in any mood, from folksy to martial to nautical, and Sullivan set each of the subsequent verses to music of suitable character. Later, in a trio for three other male characters (“ I Am So Proud ”), Sullivan gave each man his own melody . These are presented separately, then combined into an intricate counterpoint that recalls the mastery of Johann Sebastian Bach . The Mikado may be a light and comic tale, but Sullivan saw no reason why the music could not reflect a serious level of craft, which is part of what raised Gilbert and Sullivan operettas above the standard of their competition and why their work remains popular. Scottish singer Durward Lely as Nanki-Poo in an 1887 performance of The … The Print Collector/Heritage-Images The Mikado, emperor of Japan ( bass ) Nanki-Poo, the Mikado’s son, disguised as a wandering minstrel ( tenor ) Ko-Ko, Lord High Executioner of Titipu ( baritone ) Pooh-Bah, Lord High Everything Else in Titipu (baritone) Pish-Tush, a noble lord (baritone) Yum-Yum, Ko-Ko’s ward and betrothed ( soprano ) Pitti-Sing, Ko-Ko’s sister ( mezzo-soprano ) Peep-Bo, another sister (soprano) Katisha, an older woman, betrothed to Nanki-Poo ( contralto ) Chorus of gentlemen, schoolgirls, citizens, guards, servants. Setting and story summary The Mikado is set in the 1880s, in the imaginary Japanese town of Titipu. Act I In the courtyard of Ko-Ko’s palace. Ko-Ko and a chorus of Japanese nobles sing the praises of their culture , correcting West |
Name the year; America win the first Ryder Cup, Trotsky is exiled in Stalin purge and Charles Lindbergh flies solo across the Atlantic? | Today in History - AccuWeather.com Forums Today in History QUOTE(mmi16 @ Sep 27 2012, 01:03 AM) ????? 4th or 1st in the same year ?????? A simple Google of his name produced this: 220px_SOsgood.jpg ( 19.41K ) Number of downloads: 0 Samuel Osgood (February 3, 1747 � August 12, 1813) was an American merchant and statesman born in North Andover , Massachusetts , parent town of the Andovers. His family home still stands at 440 Osgood Street in North Andover. He served in the Massachusetts and New York state legislatures, represented Massachusetts in the Continental Congress and was the first Postmaster General under the United States Constitution. In 1812, he was elected the first president of the newly formed City Bank of New York, which later became Citibank , predecessor of today's Citigroup. [1] [2] -------------------- If you have one true friend in the world you are very rich. ~ Alistair Begg Historical events on September 27 70 - Walls of upper city of Jerusalem battered down by Romans 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona, and is defeated again. 1066 - William the Conqueror troops set sail for England 1290 - Earthquake in Gulf of Chili China, reportedly kills 100,000 1312 - Duke John II of Brabant ends Charter of Kortenberg 1331 - The Battle of Płowce between the Kingdom of Poland and the Teutonic Order is fought. 1509 - Storm ravages Flemish/Dutch/Friese coast, 1000s killed 1540 - Pope Paul III recognizes Society of Jesus/Order of the Jesuits 1540 - Society of Jesus (Jesuits) founded by Ignatius Loyola 1590 - Pope Urban VII dies 13 days after being chosen as the Pope, making his reign the shortest papacy in history. 1605 - The armies of Sweden are utterly defeated by the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the Battle of Kircholm. 1694 - Hurricane hits Carlisle Bay Barbados; 27 Brit ships sink & 3,000 die 1777 - Battle of Germantown; Washington defeated by British [NS=Oct 6] 1777 - English General William Howe occupies Philadelphia 1779 - John Adams negotiates Revolutionary War peace terms with Britain 1787 - Constitution submitted to states for ratification 1794 - French troops conquer Cr�vecoeur 1821 - Mexican Empire declares its independence 1821 - Revolutionary forces occupy Mexico City as Spanish withdraw 1822 - Jean-Fran�ois Champollion announces that he has deciphered the Rosetta stone. 1825 - Railroad transportation is born with 1st track (Stockton-Darlington) 1830 - Dutch army leaves Brussels, after 100s killed 1833 - Charles Darwin rides horse to Santa Fe 1834 - Charles Darwin returns to Valparaiso 1852 - George L Aiken's "Uncle Tom's Cabin," premieres in Troy, NY 1854 - Steamship "Arctic" sinks with 300 people on board 1855 - George F Bristow's "Rip Van Winkle," 2nd American opera, opens in NYC 1863 - Jo Shelby's cavalry in action at Moffat's Station, Arkansas 1864 - Battle at Pilot Knob (Ft Davidson), Missouri: 1700 killed/injured 1864 - Centralia Massacre (Missouri): "Bloody Bill" Anderson/Frank/ 1864 - Jesse James' gang surprise attack train: 150 killed 1877 - John Mercer Langston named minister of Haiti 1881 - Chicago Cubs beat Troy 10-8 before record small "crowd" of 12 1892 - Book matches are patented by Diamond Match Company 1894 - Aqueduct racetrack opens in NY 1900 - Victory Theater (Republic, Belasco) opens at 207 W 42nd St NYC 1903 - Wreck of the Old 97, a train crash made famous by the song of the same name. 1905 - 1st published blues composition forms sale, WC Handy Memphis Blues 1905 - Boston's Bill Dinneen no-hits Chic White Sox, 2-0 1905 - The physics journal Annalen der Physik published Albert Einstein's paper "Does the Inertia of a Body Depend Upon Its Energy Content?", introducing the equation E=mc�. 1908 - The first production of the Ford Model T automobile was built at the Piquette Plant in Detroit, Michigan. 1909 - 29th US Mens Tennis: W A Larned beats W J Clothier (61 62 57 16 61) 1910 - 1st test flight of a twin-engined airplane (France) 1912 - W C Handy publishes "Memphis Blues" 1st Blues Song, 1912 1914 - Cleveland 2nd baseman Nap Lajoie collects his 3,0 |
"Who painted ""The Oath of the Tennis Court""?" | Neoclassicism: The Tennis Court Oath by David: HistoryWiz Image Jacques Louis David, like Jean-Jacques Rousseau , felt that it was the artist’s moral duty was to paint elevated subjects and that these subjects should be rooted in ancient notions of virtue. In his speeches to the Convention David expressed the belief that works of art might become inspiring to future generations of spectators. The compelling nature of David’s paintings is sometimes considered as propaganda for the cause of the French Revolution . In this painting the artist depicted an event of the French Revolution, the Tennis Court Oath, where delegates vowed in defiance of royal authority not to leave until they had drafted a constitution for France. He consciously used an event from Roman history, the Oath of the Horatii as a model. His painting the Oath of the Horatii glorified self sacrifice and patriotism. It was these virtues that he was calling upon here. |
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Elizabeth Richardson (1921-27), Pauline Pfeiffer (1927-40), Martha Gellhorn (1940-45) and Mary Welsh (1946-61) were all wives of which American writer? | Hemingway Presentation |authorSTREAM Hemingway Presentation Does not support media & animations Automatically changes to Flash or non-Flash embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites . Views: This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Ernest Hemingway & The Lost generation: Ernest Hemingway & The Lost generation Charlotte Creech thesis: thesis Is Hemingway a product of the Lost Generation or is the Lost Generation a product of Hemingway? Early life: Early life Born July 21 st , 1899; Oak Park, Illinois Clarence & Grace Hemingway 2 nd of 6 children Summers spent in Michigan The Hemingway family in 1905 (from the left): Marcelline, Sunny, Clarence, Grace, Ursula, and Ernest World war one: World war one 1918 - Kansas City Star Shipped off to the Italian front as an ambulance driver Severely injured Spent around 6 months in a hospital Returned home in 1919 Worked for the Toronto City Star Left: Hemingway circa 1918 Right: Hemingway in Italy after his injury in 1918 Marriage: Marriage Elizabeth Hadley Richardson (1921-27) 1923 - John ( Bumby /Jack) Hemingway Pauline Pfeiffer (1927-40) 1928 - Patrick Hemingway 1931 - Gregory Hemingway Martha Gellhorn (1940-45) Mary Welsh Hemingway (1946-61) Left: Hadley, Ernest & Bumby circa 1926 Above: Hadley and Ernest at their wedding in 1921 Later life: Later life 1928 - Death of Clarence Hemingway 1930 - Injured in a severe car accident with Dos Passos 1951 - Death of Grace Hemingway 1961 - Death by suicide at age 61 Left : Col. Charles T. Lanham and Ernest Hemingway in Germany circa 1944 . Right: Ernest with sons Patrick and Gregory in Cuba circa 1942 Gertrude stein: Gertrude stein Met in 1922 in Paris Godparent of Bumby (Along with Alice B. Toklas) Wrote letters back and forth Tried to project her writing style Short, concise, to-the-point Stein with “ Bumby ” Hemingway circa 1924 f. Scott Fitzgerald Older mentor relationship Eventually switched roles “I had no more loyal friend than Scott when he was sober.” Critical of each other “The wives of geniuses I have sat with. I have sat with so many. I have sat with wives who were not wives, of geniuses who were real geniuses. I have sat with real wives of geniuses who were not real geniuses. I have sat with wives of geniuses, of near geniuses, of would be geniuses, in short I have sat very often and very long with many wives and wives of many geniuses .” - The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas, pg. 14 Origins of “the lost generation”: Origins of “the lost generation” Génération au Feu, “Generation of Flames” The Lost Generation, la génération perdue Soldiers that didn’t return from the war Very affected by World War I Stein & Joyce circa 1920s Is Hemingway a product of the Lost Generation or is the Lost Generation a product of Hemingway? : Is Hemingway a product of the Lost Generation or is the Lost Generation a product of Hemingway? Slide10: Clockwise from top left: Hemingway & Sylvia Beach, among others, in front of Shakespeare & Co. in Paris. (Left to Right) John Dos Passos, Joris Ivens , Sidney Fraklin , & Ernest Hemingway in Madrid during the Spanish Civil War (Left to Right) John Dos Passos, Theodore Dreiser, and Samuel Ornitz in New York City in 1931. James Joyce & Nora Barnacle Gertrude Stein, Alice Toklas, and their dog Basket sources: sources Desnoyers , Megan Floyd "Ernest Hemingway: A Storyteller's Legacy." - John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum . N.p ., n.d. Web. 14 Apr. 2015. <http://www.jfklibrary.org/Research/The-Ernest-Hemingway-Collection/Online-Resources/Storytellers-Legacy.aspx?p=7 >. Ferrell, Sarah. "Lost Generation." Dictionary of American History. Ed. Stanley I. Kutler . 3rd ed. Vol. 5. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 2003. 156. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 16 Apr. 2015 . Larsen, Lyle. Stein and Hemingway: The Story of a Turbulent Friendship . Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 2011. Print. "Lost Generation | American Literature." Encyclopedia Britannica Online . Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 16 Apr. 2015. <http://www.britannica.com/E |
Which scientist discovered the elements Calcium, Barium and Potassium? | Calcium, Chemical Element - structure, reaction, water, uses, elements, examples, metal, gas CAL-cee-um Discovery and naming It is impossible to say when humans first knew about or used compounds of calcium. Whenever they used limestone to build a structure, they were using a compound of calcium. Limestone is the common name for calcium carbonate (CaCO 3 ). Whenever humans built a statue or monument out of marble, they were using calcium carbonate in another form. Ancient Egyptians and early Greeks used mortar, a cement-like material that holds stones and bricks together. Early mortar was made by roasting or heating limestone for long periods of time. Water was then mixed with the powder, which would then dry to form a strong bond. Humphry Davy | English chemist H umphry Davy (1788-1829) was a major contributor to the field of electrochemistry. This is the science involving the relation of electricity to chemical changes. He is best known for discovering calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, strontium, and barium. He also discovered nitrous oxide and two types of lamps. Davy grew up in Cornwall, England, in a poor family. His father, who died when Davy was a boy, had lost money in unwise investments, so Davy helped his mother pay off the debts. He disliked being a student, though he liked reading about science. In later life, he said he was happy he did not study too hard because he had more time to think on his own. With no money for further education, the 17-year-old Davy began to work for a surgeon-pharmacist. He also started learning on his own about other subjects that interested him, such as geography, languages, and philosophy. He even wrote poems that later earned him the respect and friendship of William Wordsworth, Samuel Coleridge, and other leading English poets of his time! At 19, Davy read a chemistry book by the famous French scientist Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier (1743-94). That book convinced him to concentrate on chemistry. For the rest of his life, Davy's career was marked by brilliant scientific explorations in chemistry and electrochemistry. Davy discovered nitrous oxide after testing the effects of hydrogen and carbon dioxide on himself. (He liked to use himself as a human guinea pig!) Nitrous oxide is a gas consisting of nitrogen and oxygen. While studying nitrous oxide gas, he discovered that its effects often made him feel very happy or very sad. The feeling of happiness eventually gave nitrous oxide another name: laughing gas. Most importantly, though, Davy recognized that it could be used as an anesthetic. An anesthetic is a chemical used to dull pain during minor surgery. In 1808, Davy invented the carbon arc lamp. He had proposed using carbon as the electrode material instead of metal. (Electrodes are conductors used to establish electrical contact with a nonmetallic part of a circuit.) With carbon electrodes, he made a strong electric current leap from one electrode to the other. This created an intense white light. Davy's invention marked the beginning of the era of electric light. Arc lamps are still used today. Using his knowledge of electricity, Davy built a large battery which he used to break down substances most scientists thought were pure elements. In 1807, he discovered the element potassium. He created this by using electrolysis. Electrolysis produces chemical changes by passage of an electric current through an electrolyte. An electrolyte is a nonmetallic electric conductor. Within a week he isolated sodium in a similar way. Then in 1808, he used a slightly modified method to isolate calcium, magnesium, barium, and strontium. Davy was only 29 by the time he had discovered all of these elements! Davy later invented the miner's lamp (n |
"""My girl"", ""Just my imagination"" and ""Papa was a rolling stone"" were No1 hits in the 60's and 70's for which Tamla-Motown group?" | The Temptations - Classic Motown The Temptations Skip to content The Emperors of Soul. Recognizable to a man, this unique blend of voices and blade-sharp choreography (“The Temptation Walk”!) is one of the defining legacies of Motown Records. The group has thirty-seven Top 40 hits to their credit, including fifteen Top 10 tunes and a quartet which soared to No. 1. On the R&B charts? They have fifteen No. 1 singles, and seventeen No. 1 albums. The titles alone summon memories beyond measure: “The Way You Do The Things You Do,” “My Girl,” “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg,” “I Wish It Would Rain,” “Cloud Nine,” “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me),” “Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone.” For always, the Temptations are sunshine on a cloudy day. FAST FACTS First hit: “The Way You Do The Things You Do” Biggest hit: “My Girl” Top album: All Directions Career highlight: A vocal-group “brand” and reputation which has lasted for more than half a century…and counting. The Temptations are born in the late 1950s out of two Detroit-based vocal harmony combines: the Primes, a trio which includes Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams, and the Distants, a quintet whose members include Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin and Elbridge “Al” Bryant. Soon, these five come together as the Temptations, signing with Motown Records in 1961. Their debut release, with Eddie on lead, is written and produced by Berry Gordy: “Dream Come True,” which is also the first release on the Gordy label, touches the R&B charts, momentarily. The Temptations crack open the pop best-sellers with 1964’s “The Way You Do The Things You Do,” produced and co-written by Smokey Robinson, but their popularity truly explodes the following year with “My Girl,” No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Another Robinson tune, it is also the first lead vocal on a single by David Ruffin, the replacement for Al Bryant in late ’63. “If you’re singing that song,” says Melvin Franklin, “and you have the kind of voices like the Temptations, it’s easy to believe it will make it”. The famous five’s career ignites in a flash of radio, television, concert and chart ubiquity, underpinned by hits such as “Get Ready,” “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg,” “(I Know) I’m Losing You” and “I Wish It Would Rain,” and albums like Gettin’ Ready, With A Lot O’ Soul, Wish It Would Rain and In A Mellow Mood. The Temptations: London, 1965 After Smokey, Norman Whitfield becomes the Temptations’ primary producer, and he blesses them with a new urgency when David Ruffin – cursed by an ego which finally compels the group to fire him – is succeeded by Dennis Edwards. The new recruit’s rough, tough vocal style is showcased in “Cloud Nine,” a psychedelic Top 10 single influenced by the rock ’n’ R&B fusion of Sly & the Family Stone, and in its follow-up, “Run Away Child, Running Wild.” Whitfield showcases the vocal skills of every Temptation, and still more crossover hits through 1970 include “I Can’t Get Next To You” (their second pop No. 1) and “Ball Of Confusion.” Motown puts a new spin on the Temptations with a chart-topping album of duets with Diana Ross & the Supremes, then showcases both acts in the company’s first TV production, TCB (Takin’ Care of Business), a ratings hit. Paul Williams leaves the group early in the 1970s, replaced by Richard Street, onetime member of the Distants. Eddie Kendricks quits, too, but only after his featherlight falsetto takes “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)” to No. 1. Eddie is succeeded by Ricky Owens, and then Damon Harris. Together with Norman Whitfield, his co-writer, Barrett Strong, and arranger Paul Riser, the Temptations earn Grammy awards for 1972’s cinematic soul saga, “Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone.” It is the quintet’s second trip to the prize podium: four years earlier, “Cloud Nine” was Motown’s first recording to grab a Grammy. All Directions, the album in which “Papa…” rolls, is their biggest seller, save for TCB. The late ’70s sees the group join Atlantic Records, but come the new decade, they are back at Motown with a hit (“Power”) co-written and produced by the boss, Berry Gordy. In 1982 |
In which constellation is The Horse Head Nebula? | Horsehead Nebula (Barnard 33) | Constellation Guide Constellation Guide Constellations: A Guide to the Night Sky Horsehead Nebula (Barnard 33) by admin The Horsehead Nebula is a famous diffuse dark nebula found in the Orion Molecular Cloud Complex in the constellation Orion . It is a dark cloud composed of dust and gas where star formation is taking place. The nebula is also known as Barnard 33, and is located in the emission nebula IC 434. The Horsehead Nebula is approximately 1,500 light years distant from Earth. The Horsehead Nebula is one of the most easily identifiable nebulae in the sky as its shape resembles that of a horse’s head and neck when observed from Earth. The swirling clouds of gas and dark dust are lit by a pinkish glow of hydrogen gas located behind the nebula and ionized by the nearby bright star Sigma Orionis. Sigma Orionis, which is in fact a five-star system, illuminates the entire region. The brighter star visible in this area of the sky in images is Zeta Orionis, but it is located in the foreground and not related to the Horsehead Nebula. The nebula formed from a collapse of an interstellar cloud of material and appears dark mainly because of the thick dust in the neighbouring area, with the bright spots at the base marking hidden protostars, newly formed or forming young stars. Horsehead Nebula (Barnard 33), image: NASA The Horsehead can only be seen because its obscuring dust is silhouetted against the brighter nebula IC 434. The nebulous region that forms the horse’s head is just part of a larger dust cloud. The nebula is really an extremely dense cloud projecting in front of the ionized hydrogen gas. This is revealed by the fact that lower side of the horse’s neck is particularly dark and casts a shadow to the east. The glowing hydrogen gas marks the edge of the dark cloud that forms the nebula, which is evident in the notable change in the density of visible stars on either side of the cloud. The brighter region at the top left edge of the Horsehead is a young star still hidden in the gas and dust in which it was formed. The jutting pillar that forms the Horsehead has a high density of helium and hydrogen, which makes it hard to erode. While the gas clouds that surrounded the nebula have already dissipated, it will be another five million years before the pillar dissipates too. FACTS, LOCATION AND SIZE The Horsehead Nebula is one of the best known and most photographed stellar nurseries in the night sky. It can contain more than a hundred known gases, both organic and inorganic, and also complex, large organic molecules of dust. The nebula was first recorded on a photographic plate in 1888 by the Scottish astronomer Williamina Fleming at the Harvard College Observatory. In April 2013, the Hubble Space Telescope photographed the nebula in astounding detail, revealing two new stars located in the top ridge. NASA explained in a release that one of these stars is emitting “harsh ultraviolet glare” which is slowly stripping away the cloud. “Gas clouds surrounding the Horsehead already have dissipated, but the tip of the jutting pillar contains a slightly higher density of hydrogen and helium, laced with dust,” said NASA. “This casts a shadow that protects material behind it from being stripped away by intense stellar radiation evaporating the hydrogen cloud, and a pillar structure forms.” The wide-field VISTA view includes the glow of the reflection nebula NGC 2023, just below centre, and the ghostly outline of the Horsehead Nebula (Barnard 33) towards the lower right. Image: ESO/J. Emerson/VISTA The Orion Molecular Cloud Complex, which contains the Horsehead Nebula, is also home to the famous Orion Nebula (Messier 42), the Flame Nebula (NGC 2024), and Barnard’s Loop. As one of the nearest regions where massive stars are formed, the cloud complex is also most easily photographed, making these some of the most recognizable objects in the sky. The Horsehead Nebula can be found just to the south of Alnitak, Zeta Orionis, the easternmost star of Orion’s Belt . It is 2-3 light years across and a chal |
In which country will the 2018 Winter Olympics be held? | 2018 Winter Games to Be Held in Pyeongchang, South Korea - The New York Times The New York Times Sports |2018 Winter Olympics Go to South Korea Search Continue reading the main story Photo President Lee Myung-bak of South Korea, center, celebrated with the Korean delegation in Durban on Wednesday after it was announced that the 2018 Winter Olympics were awarded to Pyeongchang. Credit Nic Bothma/European Pressphoto Agency The Winter Olympics were awarded for the first time to South Korea on Wednesday as the alpine resort of Pyeongchang was named host of the 2018 Games. Pyeongchang had been a persistent candidate for a decade, finishing second to Vancouver in the voting for the 2010 Games and to Sochi, Russia, for the 2014 Olympics. It built its successful candidacy for 2018 on a proposal to expand access to winter sports in the populous and lucrative Asian market. The South Korean city won overwhelmingly on the first ballot of a secret vote of delegates of the International Olympic Committee , receiving 63 votes, compared with 25 for Munich and 7 for Annecy, France. Voting took place at a general assembly of the I.O.C. in Durban, South Africa. “There is maybe a lesson in the achievement of Pyeongchang,” Jacques Rogge, the president of the I.O.C., said at a news conference. “Patience and perseverance have prevailed.” Pyeongchang will be the third Asian city to host the Winter Games, after Sapporo, Japan, in 1972 and Nagano, Japan, in 1998. Its budget for 2018 was far greater than the other bids — $1.5 billion for the actual Games and $2 billion to $6 billion for infrastructure projects, according to news reports, as Pyeongchang seeks to become a regional winter sports hub. Advertisement Continue reading the main story The South Korean candidacy also enjoyed widespread public support, which the I.O.C. considers an important factor. Its plan to have all events within 30-minute’s drive from Pyeongchang apparently was also appealing. And the Olympic delegates seemingly were swayed by the fact that South Korea’s president, Lee Myung-bak, traveled to Durban to make a personal pitch for the 2018 Games. But the most persuasive factor in Pyeongchang’s bid may have been the chance to further expand the popularity of winter sports in a country that had not previously hosted the Winter Olympics. Pyeongchang is about 100 miles east of Seoul, the South Korean capital, which has a population of more than 10 million. Andrew Judelson, the chief revenue and marketing officer for the United States Ski and Snowboard Association, said in a statement, “The Olympics will benefit from returning to Asia and especially Korea, which has become a major global business center.” Photo Credit The New York Times In a final pitch to I.O.C. delegates on Wednesday, Pyeongchang’s bid leaders displayed a map showing that 19 of the previous 21 Winter Games had been held in Europe and North America, suggesting it was time to give Asia another chance. Wednesday’s vote was in keeping with recent attempts by the Olympics and soccer’s World Cup to bring the world’s biggest sporting events to places where they had not been previously held. The 2014 Winter Games will go to Russia for the first time and the 2016 Summer Games will be held for the first time in South America, with Rio de Janeiro as host. The motto of the Pyeongchang bid was “new horizons,” which Cho Yang-ho, the bid committee’s chairman, described as an opportunity to “expand winter sports to new regions of the world and give opportunity to new peoples to access to the Winter Games.” 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 Park Yong-sung, head of the South Korean Olympic Committee, said that Pyeongchang’s victory “gave new hope for those developing countries, because in the past we think the Olympics are only for the rich and big countries.” South Korea has shown its ability to organize major international sporting events over the past two decades. In addition to being the host of t |
What is the name of the Space Probe launched in 2006 to study Pluto? | Reaching for Pluto: NASA Launches Probe to Solar System's Edge Reaching for Pluto: NASA Launches Probe to Solar System's Edge By Tariq Malik, Space.com Managing Editor | January 19, 2006 03:47pm ET MORE NASA's New Horizons spacecraft launches into space on a mission to the planet Pluto and beyond on Jan. 19, 2006. Credit: NASA. This story was updated at 5:09 p.m. EST. NASA's first probe bound for the planet Pluto and beyond rocketed toward the distant world Thursday after two days of delay due to weather. A Lockheed Martin-built Atlas 5 rocket flung the New Horizons spacecraft spaceward at 2:00 p.m. EST (1900), sending the probe speeding away from Earth at about 36,250 miles per hour (58,338 kilometers per hour)- the fastest ever for a NASA mission. The probe should pass the Moon at 11:00 EST (0400 Jan. 20 GMT) on a nine-year trek towards Pluto. "The United States has a spacecraft on its way to Pluto, the Kuiper Belt and on to the stars," said New Horizons principal investigator Alan Stern during a post-launch press conference. "I have July 14, 2015 emblazoned on my calendar." Initial reports indicate that the probe is in good health. Grounds stations received their first signals from New Horizons at about 2:50 p.m. EST (1950 GMT), which showed the spacecraft's radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG) - which uses heat from decaying plutonium dioxide to generate power - is online and performing as expected, mission managers said. "The vehicle looks to be right where it needs to be," NASA launch manager Omar Baez, said just after liftoff. "It was Mother Nature that was holding us back earlier, but we got through it." Weather woes Indeed, nature was the bane of New Horizons' launch from the beginning. Flight controllers were forced to scrub an initial Jan. 17 launch attempt when winds proved too strong at the spacecraft's Complex 41 launch pad at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida. One day later, severe storms in Maryland prevented a second launch attempt when they knocked out power at New Horizons' mission control center at Johns Hopkins University's Applied Physics Laboratory. The laboratory is managing the mission for NASA. Earlier today, thick cloud cover repeatedly forced flight controllers to push back New Horizons' planned liftoff from 1:08 p.m. EST (1808 GMT), until the weather eased to meet launch guidelines. "It was suspenseful, there was no question," Stern said of today's countdown, holding up a small stub of a pencil. "This has been our mascot for years, this little ground-down pencil...it represents perseverance." New Horizons mission managers took today's launch as an opportunity to honor Pluto's past. Riding aboard the NASA spacecraft are ashes of the late astronomer Clyde Tombaugh, who discovered the planet in 1930 at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona. Tombaugh died in Jan. 17, 1997, nine years to the day of New Horizons first launch attempt this week. "I want to point out what a great honor it is to have Clyde's widow [and family] here with us," Stern said of Patsy Tombaugh, her daughter Annette and son-in-law. Jim Kennedy, NASA's Kennedy Space Center director, said earlier this week that a Florida quarter - bearing the image of a space shuttle - is also accompanying the probe to Pluto. Onward to Pluto The $700 million New Horizons mission began in earnest as the probe popped free from its third stage to begin the long, nine-year trek toward Pluto. The spacecraft should swing past Jupiter, grabbing a gravity boost in the process, in late February 2007, NASA officials said. "This mission is going to the far frontier of our solar system," said Richard Binzel, a science team co-investigator from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), before today's launch. "In some ways, our basic knowledge about Pluto could fit on a three-by-five inch note card." Pluto is the only member of the traditional nine-planet solar system not visited by a spacecraft, a statistic New Horizons hopes to change. The probe carries seven primary instruments to study Pluto, its moon Charon |
Born Adeline Stephen in 1882, which writer lived at Monks House in Sussex until her death in 1941? | Adeline Virginia Woolf (Stephen) (1882 - 1941) - Genealogy http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=3486 Adeline Virginia Woolf (pronounced /ˈwʊlf/; 25 January 1882 – 28 March 1941) was an English author, essayist, publisher, and writer of short stories, regarded as one of the foremost modernist literary figures of the twentieth century. During the interwar period, Woolf was a significant figure in London literary society and a member of the Bloomsbury Group. Her most famous works include the novels Mrs Dalloway (1925), To the Lighthouse (1927) and Orlando (1928), and the book-length essay A Room of One's Own (1929), with its famous dictum, "A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction." On 28 March 1941, Woolf put on her overcoat, filled its pockets with stones, walked into the River Ouse near her home, and drowned herself. Woolf's body was not found until 18 April 1941 |
"What is the subtitle of the latest ""Mad Max"" film?" | Mad Max: Fury Road YIFY subtitles source Superficial action movie that lacks depth4/10 I'm not completely sure what I was expecting from Fury Road, but it was more than this. This is the latest example of Hollywood rehashing a successful and good movie franchise solely for profit. It's mindless, repetitive action sequences melded between horrible acting and overused cliches. One of the allures of this series is seeing the outlandish road vehicles that are used, and in this the movie mostly delivers. You have the high-powered Warrior Rig driven by Furiosa. There's battle vehicles equipped with spikes, rigs with counter-balanced poles for launching warriors into other vehicles, and there's even a vehicle equipped with large bass drums and a stack of speakers that would make KISS jealous with a psychotic guitarist wailing away for our musical enjoyment. And of course, each vehicle comes equipped with more explosive arsenal than a battle ship. And it's put to good use. However, once you get past the eye candy, you realize there's nothing else to it. The story is weak. The characters are weaker. And the acting is the worst. The movie never drew me in. Not even close. Whenever the movie 'tried' to add depth and be dramatic, it was painful and embarrassing to watch. The scene where Furiosa reacts to finding out her birth home is gone by taking off her prosthetic arm and dropping down to her knees may be the worst movie scene I've ever watched. And it says something when the most interesting character is Nux, a relentless slave/warrior who actually has a mind of his own and decides to help Max and Furiosa in their quest. Of course, one of Immortan Joe's wives falls for him, representing one of the many poorly executed cliches this movie is riddled with. I can watch a superficial action movie and enjoy it for what it is, to a point. This one, however, is just generally so poorly executed that it leaves a lot to be desired. I didn't hate it, but I have absolutely no desire to see it again. source Dark Yet Visually Exhilarating. Beautifully Brutal and Yet Still Visceral9/10 Even at the beginning, there's no hint MAD MAX: FURY ROAD is going to a stop. Right at the very start, the engines are already rewing, gathering furious fires of vengeance and redemption, and before the audience could snap out of the sheer moments of brutal grittiness and exhilarating high-octane drama, they are surely already held hostage within the confines of a post-apocalyptic world, where everything is horrendously scarce. Not that it's a bad thing, no it's not. I tell you, this is like being hurled into the space in a roller-coaster ride. It's dangerous, but it's also thrilling. Witnessing this dystopic world and all its hellish drama unfold might make you grope for seatbelt under your seat. The film shares Max Rockatansky's (Tom Hardy) adventures. Max is an ex highway patrolman. He's been haunted by the past, by family he never saved. He meets the Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron) who is being pursued by the dictatorial Wasteland leader "Joe". Furiosa reaches for Max for help in keeping the 'Five Wives'women she brought with herinto safety, as Joe's deranged breed of warriors called The War Boys, that are barely humans, are raging across the desert to capture them. This pursuit throws the unlikely partners into the whalloping dangers of bloody escape, suddenly sending them into a game of survival. After a rip-roaring opening chase sequence, Max is held captive in the Citadel, the city where the ruthlessly totalitarian leader "Joe" is ruling over. The grotesquely brutal lord maintains tight grip of every valuable resouces across the land. This brings the entire populace crippling under his control. As for Max, he becomes merely a blood bag for Nux (Nick Hoult) one of Joe's War Boys, who is a fatal devout to the cause of their fascist leader, who has promised them the glory of getting into Valhalla, the promised land. Everything in this cinematic behemoth screams grandeur, even the feverish chase, even the dark erubescents spurred from the ruthless viol |
"Which French phrase meaning ""Foot on the ground"" implies usage as a temporary second residence?" | Pied-à-terre in Manhattan New York Real Estate Pied-à-terre in Manhattan New York Real Estate Share: February 18, 2009 02:22 PM Pied-à-terre in Manhattan New York Real Estate Definition: a pied-à-terre (French Foot on the ground) is a small living unit typically located in a large city (typically an apartment or a condominium). It typically is used as a temporary second residence, either for part of the year, or part of the work week. Pied-à-terre in Manhattan New York Real Estate interest many buyers who have a primary residences out of town, and especially foreigner buyers want to buy an apartment in Manhattan. Pied-à-terre usage are prohibited by many Co-op buildings in Manhattan New York because they want full time residents to protect the corporation against possible future distress of the seller. Co-op boards will be able to find out that you plan to use this as a pied-a terre because a co-op board will require you to submit the following: 1. Most Recent 2 years of Tax Returns* 2. Most Recent 2-6 Pay Stubs 3. Extensive Financial Statements of Assets & Debts 4. Most Recent Bank Statements (3-6 months) 5. Reference Letter from Employer 6. Reference Letter from Bank On your tax return, the board will be able to see that you own another property that is listed as your primary residence. You will need to state your intended use of this Co-Op apartment. If you are dishonest to the board, your Co-Op package may be denied and disapprove by the board. |
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"Who is the host of the TV series ""Dragon's Den""?" | Dragons' Den - UKGameshows Dragons' Den Dominic Byrne (Dragons' Den Online) Co-hosts Online Dragons: Julie Meyer and Shaf Rasul Broadcast BBC Manchester / Sony Pictures International for BBC Two, 4 January 2005 to present Sport Relief Does Dragons' Den, BBC Two, 16 March 2010 Dragons' Den Online webcast at bbc.co.uk, March 2009 to 2010?, and BBC Two, 16 September to 19 October 2009 (6 episodes in 1 series) Synopsis In this ever-changing world in which we live in, it's sometimes hard to know whether a programme is a game show or not. But when the presenter gives interviews in which he says (and I quote), "It isn't a game show", then that's a dead giveaway. (If the BBC claimed that the Shipping Forecast wasn't a game show, we probably wouldn't believe them. Good job it's not on telly.) Anyway, before this launched we described it as "a cross between Best Inventions and The E-millionaire Show ", and now that we've actually seen it, that description pretty much stands. The format is simplicity itself: five venture capitalists (the "dragons" of the title) are placed in a room, would-be entrepreneurs pitch their ideas, and if the dragons are impressed, they may make an investment. Or not. That's pretty much all there is to it, but it works. The original cast: host Evan Davis (centre) with, l-r: Peter Jones, Doug Richard, Rachel Elnaugh, Duncan Bannatyne, Simon Woodroffe The one stipulation the producers make is that each entrepreneur must ask for a specific sum of money from the dragons, and must get at least that amount, or no investment can be made. Exactly what is being offered in return for this money, however, (usually a percentage stake in the budding company,) is open to negotiations; and if no single dragon is willing to part with the entire requested sum, they can split the deal between them. Amusingly, the dragons sit with large stacks of cash on the tables between them as the pitches are being made - although it's strictly a prop, and no cash is seen to be handed over (after all, the dragons don't have the luxury of commercial breaks in which to count out the cash). It's a straightforward idea, executed without frills, interesting to watch and it may well change a few people's lives. Can't say fairer than that, and I'm afraid the stigma of being a g*** s*** is just something they'll have to live with. Not that it's held them back in any way - within a year, the show was being affectionately lampooned on sketch shows such as Dead Ringers, and by 2008 BBC Director-General Mark Byford cited Dragons' Den as an example of how one programme can transform the reputation of a broadcasting centre - in this case, the Manchester Entertainment department. Catchphrases Based on the Japanese format Money no Tora ("Money Tiger"). Theme music Original theme credited to John Watt. Variations used during the programme arranged by Mike Westergaard. Trivia The trailer for series eight began with a voiceover (not Evan Davis) saying, a bit sneerily, "This isn't a game show". Sorry, but your protests won't work here... There have been several spin-off series in a "where are they now?" vein. 2008's Dragon's Den: The Dragons' Stories (a.k.a Dragon's Den: Outside The Den) combined profiles of the dragons with behind-the-scenes footage and updates on their investments. Lesley Sharp narrated the series, though Evan Davis appeared as a talking head. Sharp also voiced another 2008 special, Dragons' Den: Around the World, featuring clips from other countries' versions of the show. In 2009, Davis was back on voiceover duty for Dragons' Den: On Tour, which took a region-by-region approach to revisiting former Den visitors, but Sharp returned to narrate the 2010 series Dragons' Den: Where Are They Now?. The 2011 equivalent, How to Win in the Den, was narrated by Richard Bacon . The BBC launched an online version in March 2009, with Dominic Byrne as host and Julie Meyer and Shaf Rasul as the dragons. The online version has a cap of £50,000. Online dragons Shaf Rasul and Julie Meyer The first series was filmed in the attic space above a furniture shop |
What is the capital of South Australia? | Capital of South Australia - definition of Capital of South Australia by The Free Dictionary Capital of South Australia - definition of Capital of South Australia by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Capital+of+South+Australia Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Related to Capital of South Australia: leveret Ad·e·laide (ăd′l-ād′) A city of southern Australia northwest of Melbourne. Founded in 1836, Adelaide is the capital of South Australia. Adelaide (ˈædɪˌleɪd) n (Placename) the capital of South Australia: Port Adelaide, 11 km (7 miles) away on St Vincent Gulf, handles the bulk of exports. Pop: 1 225 235 (2011) Ad•e•laide a city in and the capital of South Australia, in Australia. 1,050,000. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Adelaide - the state capital of South Australia South Australia - a state in south central Australia Translations Adelaide [ˈædəleɪd] N → Adelaida f 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: South Australia References in periodicals archive ? As the cosmopolitan coastal capital of South Australia, Adelaide is home to renowned museums such as the Art Gallery of South Australia, displaying expansive collections including noted indigenous art, and the South Australian Museum, devoted to natural history. Uni uncovers Adelaide heritage BONUS WINNER: SARA MYERS, OUTWOOD, WAKEFIELD ACROSS DOWN 1 Soviet astronaut (9) 6 &7A HaveIGot News For You team captain (3,6) 7 See 6 Across 10 Flood, overwhelm (8) 12 Substance added to the water supply to reduce tooth decay (8) 14 Make less effective (6) 15 See 2 Down 16 In Seattle, film starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan (9) 2 & 15A British rock group who opened the Live Aid concert in 1985 (6,3) 3 Flying (8) 4 Charge for using a road, bridge, etc (4) 5 Engaged in work (8) 8 Common word for the trachea (8) 9 State capital of South Australia (8) 11 Vital statistic? PS100 Bonus Crossword The bustling capital of South Australia certainly packs a punch. ON THE ROCKS; Kim Pilling enjoys breathta aking views and some spiritual enlight tenment on a journey to the heart of f Australia Iconic sites The bustling capital of South Australia certainly packs a punch. |
'The Honourable Mrs. Graham' is by which 18th century English portrait painter? | Fashioning The Past: Thomas Gainsborough - The Honourable Mrs. Graham Thomas Gainsborough - The Honourable Mrs. Graham Thomas Gainsborough - The Honourable Mrs. Graham 1775-1777 National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh There is an almost instantaneous visual association upon hearing the name Thomas Gainsborough with this painting. It is one of his most recognisable works, and for good reason. Not only does it capture Gainsborough's play on lightness against rich textures but also gives an insight into his inspirations as an artist. The sitter Mary Graham is also of interest, due to her engrossing and heartbreaking story. Thomas Gainsborough was a British landscape and portrait painter in the 18th Century. He was born in Sudbury in 1727, to a father who manufactured and sold clothes, and a mother who had an interest in painting flowers. Gainsborough travelled to London to work at a Silversmiths, then with Hubert Gravelot, a pictorial engraver and the painter Francis Hayman. He began his work with paintings of landscapes which he preferred, but he started to study the skills of portraiture as the commissions were more lucrative. Some of his earlier pieces such as Mr. and Mrs. Andrews c. 1748 combined landscape and portraiture, and gave him the opportunity to paint his beloved Suffolk. His fame gradually grew when he moved to Bath and he painted his most well-known work The Blue Boy, 1770. Despite Gainsborough declaring that he was 'sick of portraits', he produced more than 700 of them. His portraits of 18th Century British society are renowned for the close likeness of his sitters that he managed to achieve. Mr. and Mrs. Andrews c.1748 The Honourable Mary Cathcart was raised in Russia, her father was the 9th Baron Cathcart who was Ambassador to Catherine The Great. Upon her return to England she married the wealthy Scottish landowner Thomas Graham. Mrs Graham posed for this portrait a year after her wedding. Her beauty and gentle demeanour caught the attention of Gainsborough, who decided to paint her. Mrs Graham had tuberculosis and after 18 years of marriage she died whilst the couple were travelling in the South of France. Further tragedy struck when her casket was broken into by French soldiers, and her body was exposed and tampered with. After this, her husband wasn't able to look at the painting and gave it to Mary Graham's sister. Thomas Gainsborough - The Honourable Mrs. Graham 1775-1777 The beautiful and poignant painting highlights Gainsborough's light brushwork, which creates a graceful movement to the costume. The juxtaposition of the lightness of the painting with the rich folds and textures of the fabric is also eye-catching. Some of the costumes in Thomas Gainsborough's portraits were sometimes imagined, but quite often real. Regardless of this, he used fashion as a means of expressing the sitter's place in society. In the case of this painting, Mrs Graham's opulent clothes express her wealth and her high social standing. Her slenderness and height are also indicative of nobility and elegance. The richness and excess of her clothing doesn't create a stiffness often seen in 18th Century portraiture. Her soft expression and the ease of which Gainsborough painted her give an impression of elegance as opposed to ostentatious pomp. Historical fashion was often included in Gainsborough's work, showing not only the fashionability of his sitters but he used this as a tool to convey their wealth also. This can be seen in this portrait with 17th Century details including the plumed hat, high heeled shoes, pearl detailing, relaxed collar and ribbon on the sleeves. The silver and pink tones also show a move away from the previous darkness in colour of the past fashions. The ostrich feather that Mrs Graham is holding is often seen in paintings in the Van Dyck style. Anthony Van Dyck was one of the most influential portraitists, with his elegant style being held as shaping the style of European portraiture into the 18th Century. Gainsborough studied the work of Van Dyck and this influence can be seen in the painting, |
Of which 1960's South London gang was 'Mad Frankie' Fraser a notorious member? | Gangland figures including Eddie Richardson out for funeral of 'Mad' Frankie Fraser | Daily Mail Online Gangland figures including former 1960s crime lord Eddie Richardson turn out for funeral of notorious enforcer 'Mad' Frankie Fraser Dozens of mourners gathered for Frankie Fraser's funeral at Honor Oak Crematorium in south London today Gangsters Eddie Richardson, 78, and Chris Lambrianou was among several mourners paying their respects Fraser was an 'enforcer' in the Richardson Gang - also known as the notorious 'torture gang' in the 1960s Frankie Fraser died aged 90 on November 26 after falling critically ill and being taken to King's College Hospital |
The actress who played 'Mrs. Robinson' in the film 'The Graduate' died in June 2005, what was her name? | Anne Bancroft - IMDb IMDb Actress | Soundtrack | Director Anne Bancroft was born on September 17, 1931 in the Bronx, the daughter of Michael Italiano (1905-2001), a dress pattern maker, and Mildred DiNapoli (1908-2010), a telephone operator. She made her cinema debut in Don't Bother to Knock (1952) in 1952 and over the next five years appeared in a lot of undistinguished movies as a supporting actress, ... See full bio » Born: a list of 47 people created 24 May 2011 a list of 34 people created 26 Mar 2012 a list of 30 people created 22 Feb 2014 a list of 47 images created 25 Dec 2015 a list of 46 people created 3 weeks ago Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Anne Bancroft's work have you seen? User Polls Won 1 Oscar. Another 14 wins & 38 nominations. See more awards » Known For 1994 The Simpsons (TV Series) Dr. Zweig 1994 Great Performances (TV Series) Mrs. Fanning 1992 American Playhouse (TV Series) Mrs. Cage 1992 Broadway Bound (TV Movie) Kate Jerome 1990 Freddie and Max (TV Series) Max Chandler 1982 Marco Polo (TV Mini-Series) Marco's Mother 1957 Zane Grey Theater (TV Series) Isabelle Rutledge 1956-1957 The Alcoa Hour (TV Series) Giselle / Alegre 1950-1957 Lux Video Theatre (TV Series) Cathy / Intermission Guest / Ann Sommers / ... 1957 Playhouse 90 (TV Series) Julie Bickford / Isobel Waring 1951 Lights Out (TV Series) Helen 1951 Armstrong Circle Theatre (TV Series) Anne Marno - The Golden Mouth (1951) ... (as Anna Marno) 1951 Suspense (TV Series) - Night Break (1951) ... (as Anne Marno) Hide 2004 Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Opening Night (2004) ... (performer: "By the Light of the Silvery Moon" - uncredited) 1990 Freddie and Max (TV Series) (performer: "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off") 1962 Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Episode #14.29 (1962) ... (performer: "Let Me Sing and I'm Happy", " (I've Got a Gal in) Kalamazoo", "The Hostess with the Mostes' on the Ball" - uncredited) |
Beatrix Potter wrote a tale about a Grey Squirrel, what was its title? | 9780723266730: The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes. Beatrix Potter - AbeBooks - Potter, Beatrix: 0723266735 The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes. Beatrix Potter ISBN 10: 0723266735 ISBN 13: 9780723266730 Publisher: Frederick Warne and Company, 2011 About this title This gift edition of Beatrix Potter's classic tale has a gold-foil jacket and is published to celebrate the centenary of the book's publication in 1911. After a terrible misunderstanding, poor Timmy Tiptoes ends up deep inside the trunk of a dead tree, with no means of getting out. Luckily, the chipmunk who lives there is very friendly and kind to Timmy. Before long, a strong wind blows the top off the dead tree trunk, but poor Timmy can't get himself out on account of eating far too many nuts and being a little bit too round! Beatrix wrote this story to appeal to her American fans and featured animals of American origin (grey squirrels, chipmunks and a black bear) all living happily in the Lake District woods! "The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes" is number twelve in Beatrix Potter's series of 23 little books. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. About the Author: Beatrix Potter is regarded as one of the world's best-loved children's authors of all time. From her first book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, published by Frederick Warne in 1902, she went on to create a series of stories based around animal characters including Mrs. Tiggy-winkle, Benjamin Bunny, Jemima Puddle-duck, Mr. Jeremy Fisher and Tom Kitten. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.: Once upon a time there was a little fat comfortable grey squirrel, called Timmy Tiptoes. He had a nest thatched with leaves in the top of a tall tree; and he had a little squirrel wife called Goody. Timmy Tiptoes sat out, enjoying the breeze; he whisked his tail and chuckled - "Little wife Goody, the nuts are ripe; we must lay up a store for winter and spring." "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title. |
In rowing, what is the action of turning the oar blade flatto reduce wind resistance called? | Parent Corner - Saline Rowing Parent Corner Archive Parent Corner We have tried to provide you with everything you need to know about Saline’s Rowing Team. You will find answers to frequently asked questions, board members, volunteer opportunities and needs. You can also check here for rower clothing requirements and transportation for both the regattas and practices. Practices The following information is for general purposes only and subject to change each year. Winter Conditioning/ Highly encouraged – Typically begins the second week in January. Parents and / or rowers are expected to provide their own transportation. Erging – Location: Liberty School Practices generally run 3 days per week. Weight & Fitness Training – Location: Saline High School Practices generally run 1 to 2 days per week. Mandatory “In-Season” Practices – Fall Season: Begins just after school begins through early-November. Spring Season: Begins in March and ends in May/June. Rowers will carpool to practices as assigned at the beginning of the season based on parent transportation consent forms. Erging – Location: Liberty School (until weather permits on-the-water practices at Ford Lake). Practices are Mon- Thurs after school and Saturday morning 9am, when there is not a Regatta. Weight & Fitness Training – Location: Saline High School (until weather permits on-the-water practices at Ford Lake). Practices generally run 1 to 2 days per week after school. Rowing - Location: Ford Lake – once weather permits, all weekly practices will be on the water at the lake. Mon- Thurs after school and Saturday morning, 9am, when there is not a Regatta. During inclement weather, practices will be held at Liberty School. Regatta’s There are generally four to five regatta’s each season. You can read about “How to Enjoy A Regatta” as written by Kathy Cook, Rower alumni parent. You can also link to view the regatta schedule Board of Directors - 2017 For a description of each position, please see the Bylaws Bill Christen - President Learn more about all of the volunteer opportunities Registration Fees Saline Rowing is a club sport, and, like other club sports, it is supported and run by the families of the participating athletes. NOTE: Saline Rowing is not part of Saline Area Schools “pay to play”. NEW ROWERS - 1st Season ONLY - $375 RETURNING ROWERS - $700 per season Fees are payable at the beginning of each season (note that there are two seasons, fall and spring). Seasonal dues pay for coaching salaries, insurance, gas, regatta fees, rower regatta food, boat maintenance, and other seasonal operational expenses. Fees must be paid in full for rowers to be eligible for participation in regattas (races). Multiple Rower Discount (rowers from the same family/household): 1st rower - $700 Questions: Brent Dingman, Treasurer ADDITIONAL FEE: Practice Transportation Fee of \$75 Applies to “In-Season” Practices Only. if applicable* *Parents and/or rowers who are providing their own transportation to and from practice do not need to pay the practice transportation fee. Also, if your rower is an approved driver, the practice transportation fee does not apply. The coaches will organize the “in-season” practice transportation car pools. They will assign rowers to specific cars and distribute funds to assigned drivers. Transportation Fee \$75.00: Payable to CASH (Please give the cash and/or check to Coach Matt) *NOTE: We know this is not an inexpensive sport, so we have a program to help the rowers and their families offset the Club fees. Please see the Rent-A-Rower page for more information. The rowers get credit for each hour they work, and it can make a significant difference in the out-of-pocket costs for the fees. Rower Clothing The only required clothing items are the Saline Unisuit by JL Racing and a white cap available at http://hornetcountry.com . The rowers are required to wear the unisuit and white cap at all regattas. There are numerous other clothing items available. Frequently Asked Questions How much does rowing cost? It costs \$700.00 to join the team. Plu |
In which televisionprogramme did the character 'Detective Mark Petrie' appear? | The Museum of Broadcast Communications - Encyclopedia of Television - Cagney and Lacey CAGNEY AND LACEY U.S. Police Series Cagney and Lacey, a U.S. police procedural with pervasive melodramatic overtones is, deservedly, one of the most widely discussed programs in television history. The series aired on the CBS television network from 1982-88 and presented a set of bold dramatic combinations, blending and bending genre, character, and narrative strategies. Though rated in the list of "top 25" programs only once during those years, the show drew critical acclaim--and controversy--and established a substantial audience of fiercely loyal viewers who, on at least one occasion, helped save the program from cancellation by the network. As demonstrated by television scholar Julie D'Acci's outstanding study Defining Women: Television and the Case of Cagney and Lacey, the history of Cagney and Lacey provides a textbook case illustrating many issues pervasive in the U.S. television industry as well as that industry's complicated relationship to social and cultural issues. Created in its earliest version by writer-producers Barbara Corday and Barbara Avedon in 1974, Cagney and Lacey was first designed as a feature film. Unable to sell the project, the women presented it to television networks as a potential series. Rebuffed again, they finally brought Cagney and Lacey to the screen as a 1981 made-for-television movie, co-produced by Barney Rosenzweig, then Corday's husband. The movie drew high ratings and led to the series, which premiered in 1982. The difficulties involved in the production history to this point indicate struggles encountered by women writers and producers in the film and television industries--especially when their work focuses on women. Those difficulties, however, were merely the beginning of continuing contests. As put by D'Acci, "the negotiation of meanings of women, woman, and femininity took place among a variety of vested interests and with considerable conflict." Throughout the run of the series the "negotiations" continued, and the interests included the creative team for the series--producers, writers, actors, directors. They also included network executives and officials at every level, television critics, special interest groups, and the unusually involved audience that actively participated in ongoing discussions of the series' meanings and directions. While many of these controversies took place on sets, in writer's meetings, and in board rooms, one of the earliest spilled over into public discussion in newspapers, magazines, and letters. In the made-for-television movie, the character of Christine Cagney was played by Loretta Swit, that of Mary Beth Lacey by Tyne Daly. Unavailable to take on the Cagney role in the series because of her continuing work in M*A*S*H, Swit was replaced by Meg Foster. Almost immediately discussion at CBS and in some public venues focused on potential homosexual overtones in the relationship between the two women. Foster, who had played a lesbian in an earlier television role, was cited as "masculine" and "aggressive," and after considerable argument CBS threatened to cancel the series, made Foster's removal and replacement a condition of continuing the show, and the fall 1982 season began with Sharon Gless, presumably more conventionally feminine and heterosexual, portraying Cagney. Similar, though not so visible, conflicts and adjustments continued throughout the history of the series. Questions of appearance--dress, body weight, hair styles--were constantly under consideration and negotiation. Story material, particularly when focused on issues of vital concern to women--rape, incest, abortion, breast cancer--often proved controversial and led to continuing battles with the network standards and practices offices. Daly reported that even in the matter of sexual relations with her fictional husband, Harvey (John Karlin), differences of opinion flared into ar |
An Act of Parliament instigated by artist William Hogarth,established which commercial principle? | Project MUSE - Queering the History of Marriage: the Social Recognition of a Castrato Husband in Eighteenth-Century Britain Queering the History of Marriage: the Social Recognition of a Castrato Husband in Eighteenth-Century Britain Helen Berry (bio) In October 1775 Mary Holland, a widow of Tuckey's Quay, Dublin, was summoned on behalf of the London consistory court to make a deposition about an event that she had witnessed nearly a decade earlier. This was a clandestine wedding, an irregular union that was to have immediate repercussions in English law, and broader implications in the long term for the history of marriage. Mary recalled that on the evening of 19 August 1766 she was transported to the suburbs of the town so that she could act as witness to the marriage of sixteen-year-old Dorothea Maunsell, daughter of a powerful Dublin attorney, to a famous Italian opera singer, Giusto Ferdinando Tenducci. 1 Though advanced in years, Mrs Holland, who was formerly Tenducci's landlady, recalled the events in detail. She told how the bride and groom had travelled across town in sedan chairs, attended by Tenducci's manservants. When the party arrived at a certain private house they were shown into a room, where 'an elderly infirm man lay in or near a bed'. 2 Mary Holland said that she had understood this man to be a Catholic priest by the name of Patrick Egan, and that he proceeded to mutter a ceremony 'not known or understood' by her. Mary believed the language to have been Latin, as 'was the usual matrimonial ceremony of the Romish church'. Once the priest had finished his incantations, the groom paid him and the ceremony was over. 3 Even at the time, Mary Holland confessed, she knew that the marriage she had witnessed was suspicious, given the minority of the bride, the lack of parental consent, and the fact that it was conducted at night by a Catholic priest of dubious credentials. But the most pressing objection was that Giusto Tenducci was well-known to be a castrato, a castrated man, who was therefore presumed to have been incapable of consummating the marriage. The bride's father and her extended family were enraged when they discovered what had happened. To them, Dorothea's secret wedding to a castrato was only ever a 'pretended ceremony of marriage', in spite of the fact that it was consensual, and that the couple cohabited for several years afterwards, sharing bed and board. 4 [End Page 27] Click for larger view View full resolution Fig. 1. Anon., Justus Ferdinand Tenducci, Count Palatine and Knight of the Noble and Ancient Order of St. John (c.1780). Mezzotint (353 x 252mm). Like Farinelli, the greatest castrato of the eighteenth century, Tenducci was honoured with a title in his native Italy for his musical achievements, an event commemorated in this reworking of an earlier portrait copied in 1770 by engraver John Finlayson for mass circulation among his fans. [End Page 28] The history of 'pretended marriages' resonates with current debates in Western societies over the legal status of same-sex unions. 5 These debates raise significant historical questions about the nature of marriage itself as an institution regulated in pre-modern times by canon law, and in modern contexts by civil statutes governing its constitution and regulation. 6 Decades of feminist scholarship have exposed the patriarchal underpinnings of marriage in history, arguing that male control of women's sexuality and labour have been prime motivations in the promotion of marriage as a fundamental 'building block' of society. 7 In the past thirty years, gay and lesbian historiographies have also challenged the hegemonic status of heterosexual marriage by uncovering instances of unions that would have been regarded, and in some quarters are still regarded today, as 'pretend marriages'. Diverse histories have now been written, for example, of same-sex unions in the early church, male friendship and lifelong partnerships, church ceremonies that united female couples, and the nuptials performed between men in London's eighteenth-century molly houses |
Which Shipping Weather Forecast Area covers the Shetland Isles? | Shipping forecast - Met Office Shipping forecast Shipping forecast and gale warnings Issued at 1130 UTC on Wednesday 18 January 2017 For the period 1200 UTC Wednesday 18 January to 1200 UTC Thursday 19 January 2017 The general synopsis at 0600 High eastern Europe 1041 with strong ridge extending westwards across England and Wales, slow moving with little change by 0600 tomorrow. Low Norwegian Sea 991 moving away rapidly northeastwards Sea area Westerly or southwesterly 4 or 5, increasing 6 at times. Sea state Westerly or southwesterly 4 or 5, increasing 6 at times. Sea state Westerly or southwesterly 4 or 5, increasing 6 at times. Sea state Westerly or southwesterly 4 or 5, increasing 6 at times. Sea state Southwesterly veering westerly 3 or 4. Sea state Dogger Wind In northwest, southwesterly veering westerly 3 or 4. In southeast, westerly or southwesterly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 at first. Sea state In northwest, slight. in southeast, slight or moderate. Weather In northwest, fair. In southeast, occasional drizzle, fog patches. Visibility In northwest, moderate or good. In southeast, moderate, occasionally very poor. Fisher Westerly or southwesterly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 at first. Sea state Westerly or southwesterly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 at first. Sea state West or southwest 4 or 5, decreasing 3 later. Sea state Moderate or good, occasionally very poor. Thames Trafalgar forecast - Issued: 0015 UTC on Wednesday 18 January 2017 Wind Northeasterly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 in northeast. Sea state Moderate, occasionally rough in north and east. Weather Gale warning - Issued: 0951 UTC on Wednesday 18 January 2017 Northeasterly gale force 8 imminent Wind In southeast, northeasterly 5 to 7, occasionally gale 8 at first. In northwest, easterly or southeasterly 5 or 6. Sea state In southeast, moderate or rough. in northwest, moderate, occasionally rough. Weather Easterly or southeasterly 5 or 6. Sea state Southeast backing east later, 3 or 4, occasionally 5 later. Sea state Southeast backing east later, 3 or 4, occasionally 5 later. Sea state Southerly 5 or 6, occasionally 7 in west. Sea state Bailey Wind In south, southwesterly 5 to 7. In north, southwesterly becoming cyclonic for a time later, 5 to 7. Sea state In south, occasional drizzle. In north, occasional rain. Visibility In south, good, occasionally moderate. In north, good, becoming moderate or poor. Fair Isle Gale warning - Issued: 1554 UTC on Tuesday 17 January 2017 Southwesterly gale force 8 expected soon Wind Southwest 5 to 7, occasionally gale 8 at first. Sea state Moderate or good, occasionally poor. Faeroes Southwesterly becoming cyclonc later in north, 5 to 7. Sea state Moderate or good, occasionally poor. Southeast Iceland Gale warning - Issued: 2141 UTC on Tuesday 17 January 2017 Southwesterly severe gale force 9 decreasing gale force 8 soon Wind Westerly or southwesterly, becoming cyclonic 5 to 7, occasionally gale 8. Sea state Good, becoming moderate or poor later. There are no gale warnings currently in force for the selected sea area. Shipping forecast and gale warnings The shipping forecast is issued four times a day at 2300, 0500, 1100, 1700 UTC and covers a period of 24 hours from 0000, 0600, 1200 and 1800 UTC respectively. The waters around the British Isles are divided into 31 sea areas shown on the map. The forecast contains details of gale warnings in force, a general synopsis and sea-area forecasts containg forecast wind direction and force, weather and visibility. Gale warnings are issued as required throughout the day (for winds of Gale Force 8 or more). More marine weather Marine forecasts for printing and low-bandwidth devices (such as mobile phones) In the UK, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is responsible for the provision of Maritime Safety Information (MSI) to ships at sea, which includes the broadcast of warnings and forecasts. The Met Office initiates warnings and prepares routine forecasts for dissemination on behalf of the MCA. Caution: The internet is not part of the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be |
Who was theelder brother of the Kray twins? | The Kray twins: unseen pictures of Ronnie and Reggie - Telegraph The Kray twins: unseen pictures of Ronnie and Reggie MORE... Once described as the most dangerous men in Britain, the Kray twins were never shy about posing for the camera. And as these unseen images show, they revelled in their hard-man reputations right from the start. Above, Ronnie (left) and Reggie Kray with older brother Charlie's son Gary in Bethnal Green.Picture: Barcroft Media |
Who succeeded Brezhnev as President of the USSR in 1982? | Russia - The Brezhnev Era The Brezhnev Era Russia Table of Contents The regime that followed Khrushchev took a much more conservative approach to most problems. Stalinism did not return, but there was less latitude for individual expression. Foreign relations continued to roller-coaster, with the invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 constituting a major setback for relations with the West. The Soviet economy continued to falter, reaping no apparent benefit from the end of Khrushchev's economic experimentation. The Rise of Brezhnev After removing Khrushchev from power, the leaders of the Politburo (as the Presidium was renamed in 1966 by the Twenty-Third Party Congress) and Secretariat again established a collective leadership. As was the case following Stalin's death, several individuals, including Aleksey Kosygin, Nikolay Podgornyy, and Leonid Brezhnev, contended for power behind a facade of unity. Kosygin accepted the position of prime minister, which he held until his retirement in 1980. Brezhnev, who took the post of first secretary, may have been viewed originally by his colleagues as an interim appointee. Born to a Russian worker's family in 1906, Brezhnev became a Khrushchev prot�g� early in his career and through his patron's influence rose to membership in the Presidium. As his own power grew, Brezhnev built up a coterie of followers whom he, as first secretary, gradually maneuvered into powerful positions. At the same time, Brezhnev slowly demoted or isolated possible contenders for his office. For instance, in December 1965 he succeeded in elevating Podgornyy to the ceremonial position of chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet, the highest legislative organization in the government, thus eliminating him as a rival. But Brezhnev's rise was very gradual; only in 1971, when he succeeded in appointing four close associates to the Politburo, did it become clear that his was the most influential voice in the collective leadership. After several more personnel changes, Brezhnev assumed the chairmanship of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet in 1977, confirming his primacy in both party and state. The years after Khrushchev were notable for the stability of the cadres, groups of activists in responsible and influential positions in the party and state apparatus. By introducing the slogan "Trust in Cadres" in 1965, Brezhnev won the support of many bureaucrats wary of the constant reorganizations of the Khrushchev era and eager for security in established hierarchies. Indicative of the stability of the period is the fact that nearly half of the Central Committee members in 1981 were holdovers from fifteen years earlier. The corollary to this stability was the aging of Soviet leaders; the average age of Politburo members rose from fifty-five in 1966 to sixty-eight in 1982. The Soviet leadership (or the "gerontocracy," as it was referred to in the West) became increasingly conservative and ossified. Conservative policies characterized the regime's agenda in the years after Khrushchev. Upon assuming power, the collective leadership not only reversed such Khrushchev policies as the bifurcation of the party, it also halted de-Stalinization. Indeed, favorable references to the dead dictator began to appear. The Soviet constitution of 1977, although differing in certain respects from the 1936 Stalin document, retained the general thrust of the latter. In contrast to the relative cultural freedom permitted during the early Khrushchev years, Brezhnev and his colleagues continued the more restrictive line of the later Khrushchev era. The leadership was unwilling or unable to employ Stalinist means to control Soviet society; instead, it opted |
In which country are Leeds Castle and the Isle of Sheppey? | Castles in Kent| Read our Guide to Kent's Spectacular Castles Castles in Kent Having served on the front line, discover the spectacular castles in Kent Crowning the white cliffs high above the port, the mighty Dover Castle was started by Henry II in the 1160s. A visionary restoration has brought those days vividly to life in the Great Tower, where technicolor furnishings sit beside brightly-painted wood. Deep underground the Secret Wartime Tunnels reveal stories of conflict that range from the Napoleonic era, via Dunkirk to the Cold War. Exquisite Leeds Castle simply should not be missed. Romantic, lake-ringed and packed with heritage, its ornate interior is unforgettable, making it one of the iconic castles in Kent. Outside, 500 acres of parkland houses a hedge maze, holiday cottages and the high-wire thrills of Go Ape. The 113ft Norman keep of Rochester Castle is one of the tallest in England, while the castle is also among the country's best-preserved. The many stories to be discovered at 13th century Hever Castle include the romance between one-time resident Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII. At Tonbridge Castle explore one of England's finest examples of a mote and bailey fortifications; there are 14 acres of grounds to roam around too. Walmer Castle was built by Henry VIII to bolster defences against the French, before being turned into the elegant home of the Duke of Wellington, Warden of the Cinque Ports. Prowl battlements and storerooms at beautifully preserved Deal Castle , another Henry VIII fortification. While fairy-tale, river-side Upnor Castle is a real rarity: an Elizabethan artillery fort, designed to protect the Queen's fleet at nearby Chatham Docks. The list of enthralling castles in Kent stretches far and wide revealing unique history and heritage in some of the most beautiful parts of the county. Share |
Which US World War II General commanded the US forces in China and Burma? | Burma, 1942 Introduction World War II was the largest and most violent armed conflict in the history of mankind. However, the half century that now separates us from that conflict has exacted its toll on our collective knowledge. While World War II continues to absorb the interest of military scholars and historians, as well as its veterans, a generation of Americans has grown to maturity largely unaware of the political, social, and military implications of a war that, more than any other, united us as a people with a common purpose. Highly relevant today, World War II has much to teach us, not only about the profession of arms, but also about military preparedness, global strategy, and combined operations in the coalition war against fascism. During the next several years, the U.S. Army will participate in the nation's 50th anniversary commemoration of World War II. The commemoration will include the publication of various materials to help educate Americans about that war. The works produced will provide great opportunities to learn about and renew pride in an Army that fought so magnificently in what has been called "the mighty endeavor." World War II was waged on land, on sea, and in the air over several diverse theaters of operation for approximately six years. The following essay is one of a series of campaign studies highlighting those struggles that, with their accompanying suggestions for further reading, are designed to introduce you to one of the Army's significant military feats from that war. This brochure was prepared in the U.S. Army Center of Military History by Clayton R. Newell. I hope this absorbing account of that period will enhance your appreciation of American achievements during World War II. 7 December 1941-26 May 1942 On 8 December 1941, after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States declared war on Japan and became an active participant in World War II. For some months prior to that attack, however, the United States had been supporting China's war against Japan with money and materiel. Pearl Harbor formally brought America into World War II, but it was an earlier American commitment to China that drew the United States Army into the Burma Campaign of 1942. Japan had invaded China in 1937, gradually isolating it from the rest of the world except for two tenuous supply lines: a narrow-gauge railway originating in Haiphong, French Indochina; and the Burma Road, an improved gravel highway linking Lashio in British Burma to Kunming in China. Along these routes traveled the materiel that made it possible for Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist Chinese government to resist the Japanese offensives into the interior. In 1940 Japan took advantage of the German invasion of France to cut both supply lines to China. In June, with France focused on the war in Europe, Japanese warships moved into French Indochina and closed the railroad from Haiphong. A month later, threatening war if its demands were not met, Japan secured an agreement from the hard-pressed British government to close the Burma Road to war materiel temporarily. The Burma Road reopened in October 1940, literally the sole lifeline to China. By late 1941 the United States was shipping lend-lease materiel by sea to the Burmese port of Rangoon, where it was transferred to railroad cars for the trip to Lashio in northern Burma and finally carried by truck over the 712-mile-long Burma Road to Kunming. Over this narrow highway, trucks carried munitions and materiel to supply the Chinese Army, whose continuing strength in turn forced the Japanese to keep considerable numbers of ground forces stationed in China. Consequently, Japanese strategists decided to cut the Burma lifeline, gain complete control of China, and free their forces for use elsewhere in the Pacific. Strategic Setting Burma, a country slightly smaller in area than the state of Texas, lies imbedded in the underbelly of the Asian landmass between India and China. Along the northern, eastern, and western borders of Burma are high mountains. The Himalay |
Which measurement is a tenth of a Furlong? | What is a length unit "furlong" T T ? 1 furlong = 10 chains T T ? 1 furlong = 1.344725022 × 10-9 astronomical unit 1 furlong = 1.344725022 × 10-9 au T T ? 1 furlong = 2.12639285551 × 10-14 light year 1 furlong = 2.12639285551 × 10-14 ly T T ? 1 furlong = 6.5194052494 × 10-15 parsec 1 furlong = 6.5194052494 × 10-15 pc Foods, Nutrients and Calories Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Barbera weigh(s) 248.53 gram per (metric cup) or 8.3 ounce per (US cup), and contain(s) 85 calories per 100 grams or ≈3.527 ounces [ calories | weight to volume | volume to weight | price | density ] Gravels and Substrates CaribSea, Freshwater, Instant Aquarium, Tahitian Moon density is equal to 1473.7 kg/m³ or 92 lb/ft³ with specific gravity of 1.4737 relative to pure water. Calculate how much of this gravel is required to attain a specific depth in a cylinder , quarter cylinder or in a rectangular shaped aquarium or pond Materials and Substances Heavy water weigh(s) 1.106 gram per (cubic centimeter) or 0.639 ounce per (cubic inch) [ weight to volume | volume to weight | density ] What is milligray? Milligray is a derived metric (SI) measurement unit of absorbed radiation dose of ionizing radiation, e.g. X-rays. The SI prefix milli stands for one thousandths. The milligray is equal to one thousandth of a gray (10-3Gy), and the gray is defined as the absorption of one joule of ionizing radiation by one kilogram (1 J/kg) of matter, e.g. human tissue. read more... » What is linear density or linear mass density measurement? The linear density (μ) of a one-dimensional object, also known as linear mass density, is defined as the mass of the object per unit of length. read more... » |
Which English city has districts called 'Manningham', 'Great Horton'and 'Heaton'? | · January 18 at 3:56pm · Male charged with street robberies and house burglary. A 23 year old male from the Bradford West area was arrested for burglary 2 days ago after being caught by officers in a house in Frizinghall that he had just broken into. Following an excellent investigation he was formally charged with the house burglary and also charged with six offences of street robbery. Those offences taking place in Shipley, Frizinghall, Heaton and Idle earlier on in the month. He was denied bail an...d attended at Bradford Magistrates Court where he was remanded into custody to await trial Allerton & Thornton Ward Today was the launch of our first walk in clinics. As Ward Officer for the area I thought it would be helpful if the residents of Thornton & Allerton had the opportunity to speak to their local Ward Officer face to face. Also present will be your local PCSO and local Council Officer. If you are un-able to attend due to work commitments we will also be leaving a box for information to be passed on to us. The box will be left at the key locations throu...ghout the month and collected every seven days. A piece of paper with any information you feel would be useful to us is welcome. You do not have to disclose who you are however we will act on as much information as we can. I appreciate some members of the public don’t want to call 101 or attend the police station to speak to us about ongoing issues. Once a month we will be at The Great Northern Café for an hour and Café West, Allerton for an hour. The next clinics will be held at the above locations on the 14th February 2017 0930-1030 14/02/2017Great Northern Café, Thornton 1100-1200 14/02/2017 Café West, Allerton. It would be lovely to meet some new faces and listen to your concerns and issues. Thank you to everyone who attended Cafe West today, we will endeavour to address all issues rasied today. I hope to see you all again next month. PC 603 Broadbent · January 18 at 3:35am · Manningham Ward - Dangerous moped seized Just after 3pm on Tue 17th Jan, am officer from the districts ASB bike team was patrolling in the Manningham area when he sighted the pictured scooter on Manningham Lane out of Bradford. It looked like it was in poor condition but more noticeable was the pillion passenger not wearing a helmet! The officer intercepted the pair and caused the moped to pull over. It was examined and found to be in a poor state of repair with damaged, faul...ty and missing parts. The rider was a provisional licence holder but no L plates were being displayed and he’d not bothered to take out any insurance either. He was reported for the offences as well as for carrying a passenger in an unsafe manner and can expect a court date in the near future. The moped was seized and is highly unlikely to see a road again. Pc Hitchcocks said “The risks involved with using a vehicle in this condition on busy roads should be obvious to anyone yet this rider clearly wasn’t interested in his or the pillion’s safety. Add this to the document offences and this rider thoroughly deserves more than one book being thrown at him! Anyone using a vehicle like this can expect to be dealt with by the Police and anyone seeing this kind of behaviour on the roads should report it to the police immediately before lives are put at risk.” This latest incident brings the teams total seizures to date to 639 with numerous section 59 warnings and prosecutions alongside this. The team can be contacted on: Non-emergency telephone No 101 [email protected] The illegal, dangerous or anti-social use of vehicles (along with dash cam footage) can be reported to: [email protected] · January 16 at 9:38am · Lower Grange - Two off road bikes seized for no insurance. On Thursday the 12th January 2017 officers received a large number of calls from residents around the Lower Grange area of Bradford. This was in relation to 2 off road motorbikes in the area causing a nuisance and the riders having total disregard to any road user or pedestrians. Reports stated that the ri |
In which television programme did the character 'Detective Saperstein' appear? | Kojak (TV Series 1973–1978) - 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 bald, lollipop sucking police detective with a fiery righteous attitude battles crime in his city. Creator: When an enforcer for a bookie pushes a "mouse" of a man too hard, he winds up needing an ambulance. Kojak doesn't believe the eyewitness description of the assailant. How could such a small man have ... 8.4 Christmas Eve is anything but peaceful for Kojak and his men. A woman is convinced her boyfriend is going to commit some kind of crime-but she doesn't know what; and a jealous husband is looking to ... 8.3 Tired of paying a loan shark, Kojak's tailor decides to swear out a warrant. While officers are en route, Henessey shoots the tailor and steals a cab to escape. Understandably frustrated when the ... 8.2 a list of 46 titles created 14 Apr 2011 a list of 22 titles created 03 Feb 2013 a list of 48 titles created 14 Mar 2013 a list of 22 titles created 9 months ago a list of 45 titles created 6 months ago Search for " Kojak " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 3 Golden Globes. Another 12 wins & 26 nominations. See more awards » Photos A veteran cop with more than 20 years of experience is teamed with a young Inspector to solve crimes in San Francisco. Stars: Karl Malden, Michael Douglas, Reuben Collins 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7/10 X Sam McCloud is a Marshal from a Taos, New Mexico, who takes a temporary assignment in the New York City Police. His keen sense of detail and detecting subtle clues, learned from his experience, enable him to nab unsuspecting criminals despite his unbelieving boss. Stars: Dennis Weaver, J.D. Cannon, Terry Carter Two streetwise cops bust criminals in their red-and-white Ford Torino, with the help of police snitch, Huggy Bear. Stars: David Soul, Paul Michael Glaser, Antonio Fargas The cases of maverick undercover New York City detective Tony Baretta. Stars: Robert Blake, Tom Ewell, Michael D. Roberts Wheelchair-bound detective Robert T. Ironside battles the bad guys on the streets of San Francisco. Stars: Raymond Burr, Don Galloway, Don Mitchell Frank Cannon is an overweight, balding ex-cop with a deep voice and expensive tastes in culinary pleasures; he becomes a high-priced private investigator. Stars: William Conrad, Patrick Culliton, Tom Pittman The exploits of milk-swilling, geriatric private eye Barnaby Jones. Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Lee Meriwether, Mark Shera The investigations of Hawaii Five-0, an elite branch of the Hawaii State Police answerable only to the governor and headed by stalwart Steve McGarrett. Stars: Jack Lord, James MacArthur, Kam Fong The cases of a coroner who investigates suspicious deaths that usually suggest murder. Stars: Jack Klugman, John S. Ragin, Robert Ito After a crippled test pilot is rebuilt with nuclear powered limbs and implants, he serves as a unique intelligence agent. Stars: Lee Majors, Richard Anderson, Martin E. Brooks The adventures of three sexy female private eyes. Stars: Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith The globe-trotting adventures of amateur detectives Jonathan and Jennifer Hart. Stars: Robert Wagner, Stefanie Powers, Lionel Stander Edit Storyline Lt. Theo Kojak is the main character in this popular television police drama. Kojak is a tough cop, but his trademark is a fondness for lollipops. Despite his difficult work, he tirelessly brings criminals to justice while staying upbeat and good-natured. Written by Tad Dibbern <[email protected]> 8 March 1973 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Einsatz in Manhattan See more » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia Before Kevin Dobson would work with Joan Van Ark on Knots Landing (1979), he met her on an episode of the show. See more » Quotes Koja |
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