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Although humans feature in several Beatrix Potter tales, which is the only one to have a human as the title character? | The Complete Tales by Beatrix Potter — Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists Nov 13, 2012 Jason Koivu rated it really liked it Don't let this innocent looking book fool you! It's all death and despair right from the get-go when a mother bunny relates with such nonchalant callousness the death of their father to four impressionable young rabbits. One suspects she wasn't all that sad to see the old man go. Perhaps he was beating her. Love the fantastic illustrations! Sure they border on Kinkadian quaintness and might be too cute for their own good, but without them most of these stories quite frankly never would've been r Don't let this innocent looking book fool you! It's all death and despair right from the get-go when a mother bunny relates with such nonchalant callousness the death of their father to four impressionable young rabbits. One suspects she wasn't all that sad to see the old man go. Perhaps he was beating her. Love the fantastic illustrations! Sure they border on Kinkadian quaintness and might be too cute for their own good, but without them most of these stories quite frankly never would've been read. Beatrix Potter had a quirky writing style that was adequate most of the time, unexpectedly fun some of the time, and completely useless a time or two. If it weren't for the pictures, at least once or twice the reading would've ground to a "what huh?" halt. If there's an over-arching theme, aside from "FUZZY BUNNIES! SQUEEEEE!!!!!", it would be that of "Thievery in the world of the common man (or mouse)". Many of Potter's stories revolve around thieving, from petty pilfering to wholesale theft on a grand scale such as in "The Tale of the Tailor of Gloucester". The focal story of the collection, and the story everyone thinks of first, "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" is about a young thief eluding a vindictive farmer, who (view spoiler) [upon failing to capture the little thief (hide spoiler) ] creates an effigy using Peter's clothes in which "to frighten the blackbirds," a thinly veiled nod to the farmer's apparent racist attitude towards minorities. In each story the thief occasionally gets their comeuppance, other times they get away with it, and sometimes they are heralded like a Robin Hood for their acts. It's difficult to decipher Potter's stance, but it is clear the crime weighed heavily upon her mind. NOTE: I decided to write this serious (well, semi-serious) review after realizing my original review lacked much depth and insight. ORIGINAL REVIEW: Shelves: xx-dnf-skim-reference Ok, no, I didn't read the whole book, not even all the ones I didn't know before. After all, they're at Project Gutenberg, so I can read them on my tablet at any time. But I picked this up at the library to have an idea of just how prolific Potter (second cousin's great-aunt of Harry?) was. And I have to admit, the variety of what she created is more than I realized, and the quantity less. I'm finding that I'm enjoying the ones that are not so cutesy bunny more than those that are. The Tale of M Ok, no, I didn't read the whole book, not even all the ones I didn't know before. After all, they're at Project Gutenberg, so I can read them on my tablet at any time. But I picked this up at the library to have an idea of just how prolific Potter (second cousin's great-aunt of Harry?) was. And I have to admit, the variety of what she created is more than I realized, and the quantity less. I'm finding that I'm enjoying the ones that are not so cutesy bunny more than those that are. The Tale of Mr. Tod is killer. I never knew that Mr. Tod is a nickname for a fox, and Tommy Brock is a badger. And when a mother rabbit finds her children missing, we read that she "wrung her ears." Did you know also that Potter bought country lands to preserve it, and "When she died in 1943 she left over 4,000 acres and fifteen farms to the nation." ...more Shelves: childrens-books , classics , fairy-tales , owned-books I did not read these gorgeous tales when I was a child. I have no nostalgia for Peter Rabbit and his friends. But oh, how I wish I had! How I wish I |
In rowing, what name is given to the race in which losing crewsin the heats have a second chance to qualify for the next round? | What is Rowing? - Lower Merion Crew What is Rowing? A ‘manual’ for interested parents By David Greenspan Introduction So, you want to know more about Lower Merion High School rowing? Some of your questions may require specific answers that only this current year’s coaches can answer. But if your questions are more general, then this document (in evolution to be edited and updated as you give me feedback) is for you! So let’s start with the most basic. What is rowing? Rowing is a sport for recreation or competition in which athletes’ race against each other on rivers, lakes or on the ocean. The boats move across the water by person power through the use of oars. Rowing competitions have been established for juniors (under 18 year olds), Masters (from 36-100+ yrs), and is an Olympic sport. Whereas, LMHS rowing has girls and boys of all sizes, Olympic aspirants must compete against some of the fittest athletes in any sport. A typical male Olympic rower would be over 6 feet tall, weigh in around 200 lbs and have about 7% body fat. Fortunately, it doesn’t take anything like that to find a comfortable spot on the LMHS rowing team! In the United States, high school and collegiate rowing is sometimes referred to as crew. From www.dictionary.com: crew /kru/ [kroo] –noun 4. the team that rows a racing shell: varsity crew. LMHS crew rows on the Schuykill! Walking Boat House Row on the Kelly Drive is a walk in history. Rowing is the ‘second’ oldest sport played today (Cricket is just a few years older). Philadelphia rowing spawned amateur athletics in this country and has been represented in the Olympics since the first modern games in 1900. The grand tradition of Philadelphia rowing continues to this day with the coach of the Olympic gold medal 2004 Men’s team, Mike Teti, having rowed for Monsignor Bonner and St. Josephs College. LMHS crew rows out of Whitemarsh Boat House at Hines Rowing Center in Conshohocken, PA. Via trailer LMHS boats are transported to the race course on the Schuykill River just upriver from Boat House Row each week! The Equipment in a nutshell Rowing is done in a boat called a ‘shell’. Perhaps this name comes from the very thin veneer like hull, once made of wax paper and later a thin layer of wood, fragile as an egg shell. Currently, shells are significantly sturdier; made of carbon fibers and plastic. Still, a 60 foot long and 2 foot wide shell big enough for eight 200 pound rowers and a 120 pound coxswain (almost a ton in total) weigh little more than 210 pounds and costs about $35,000 these days. There are several different types of boats. They are classified referring to one of five variables and use a shorthand notation. The notation is crucial since race programs and results use the shorthand regularly: Number of rowers in the shell. In all forms of modern competition the number is 1, 2, 4, or 8. Position of ‘coxswain’. Boats are either coxless (‘straight’), ‘bow’-coxed (also called bowloaders), or ‘stern’-coxed. (For ‘coxswain’ see page 8. The bow is the front and stern the back of a boat.) ‘Sweep’ or ‘scull’. In sweep rowing, each athlete has one oar, either port or starboard (port is on the left facing the bow of the boat) and so each athlete is either a ‘port’ or ‘starboard’. In sculling, each athlete has two oars, one in each hand. Sculling options and notation: single (scull) (1x), double (scull) (2x), quad (or quadruple scull) (4x), octuple (scull) (8x) (always coxed, and mainly for juniors and exhibition). Note the designation (_x). This is shorthand to denote a sculling shell (The photo is a women’s openweight quad (W4x). The ladies are sculling. They have one oar in each hand.) Sweep options and notation: straight pair (or coxless pair) (2-), coxed pair (2+), straight four (or coxless four) (4-), coxed four (4+), eight (8+) (always coxed). The designation has no “x” for sweeping, and the + or – indicates whether there is a coxswain. (The photo is a Men’s openweight straight four (M4-). Each man has one oar grasped by two hands. This is a photo of the British 4 that dominated rowing |
What name is given to ashield or emblem within a flag? | Emblems and Heraldry Emblems and Heraldry By Måns Björkman Elves, Men, Dwarves, and even Maiar in Middle-earth are all known to have used emblems, arms and heraldic devices of various kinds. These were used to distinguish kingdoms, groups of people, or individuals, much in the same way as in medieval Europe. Below I discuss and give examples of known heraldry and emblems of Arda. The accompanying illustrations are either based on preserved and published material, or reconstructed from written descriptions. The Elves had formulated rules or principles for the shaping of heraldic devices, which can be summarized in the following way: Devices for males were placed within a lozenge. Devices for females were placed within a circle. Devices for families, houses or countries were placed within a square. The rank of the owner was shown by the number of "points" reaching the outer rim of the device (see below ). Four points signified a prince, six to eight signified a king. The oldest of the Elven kings, like Finwe, could sometimes have as many as 16 points. [ 1 ] Origins and History The rules of heraldry were usually followed by both the Noldor and the Sindar, which might indicate that they were already in existence (albeit in a crude form) at Cuiviénen; but it is tempting to argue that at that time the Elves were not yet culturally "sophisticated" enough for such ideas. The rules may also have evolved over time, and become known by oral tradition before recieving written form. If the rules were invented by the Noldor, which would otherwise seem likely, it seems strange that the Sindarin heraldry follows these rules, considering Thingol's anti-Noldorin politics. One thing that supports the Noldor as being the originators of the rules is that the Noldorin royals generally seem to have been given higher "status" in their devices, according to the rules above. That the Sindar invented the rules must be considered a possibility; the Noldor adopted the language of the Sindar when they arrived in Beleriand, so why not the heraldry? Devices are known for Noldor who never had a chance to get aquainted with the Sindar, but that might be explained with that those devices were created at a later time; cf. Finwe's device . What was the original purpose of the Elvish heraldry? In medieval Europe, heraldry was always connected with warfare: the knights needed a way to be easily recognizable on the battle-field, even in full armour. The heraldic devices thus had to be recognizable from a fair distance, invoking the necessity of stylized symbols and strict use of colours. These demands were clearly not met by the Elvish heraldry, which might either indicate that the devices weren't originally intended for warfare (which seems like a possibility; see below) or that the Elves had extremely good eyesight (which is known for a fact). Further, in early medieval Europe the shape of the devices was usually restricted by the shield to which it was applied. Does this indicate that the Elves had lozengal and round shields? Round shields are very common in the early civilizations of the world, whereas lozengal shields are rare. The shape of a lozenge also seems a little unpractical for defence purposes. The inevitable conclusion seems to be that the Elvish heraldry was not originally intended for identification in the battle plain (even though it may have gained such a rôle in the later ages). More likely, its primary function was to represent the kings and queens of Eldalie, and identify them in records and art. Thus it seems even more likely that some or many of the devices were constructed posthumously. Samples of Eldarin Heraldry A large number of Elvish heraldic devices has been preserved to this day. The samples below are all based on these preserved and published illustrations. Finwe. Finwe's heraldic device shows a "winged sun", opposing Elwe 's device of a winged moon. Though Finwe actually died before the first rising of the sun, he was the king of the Noldor t |
What word can mean either a type of ribbed cloth or a measure of cut wood? | Glossary of Fabric Terms - Fabric - Store A manufactured fiber, its major properties include a soft, wool-like hand, machine washable and dryable and excellent color retention. Alpaca A natural hair fiber obtained from the Alpaca sheep, a domesticated member of the llama family. Angora The hair of the Angora goat. Also known as Angora mohair. Angora may also apply to the fur of the Angora rabbit. Antique Satin A reversible satin-weave fabric with satin floats on the technical face and surface slubs on the technical back created by using slub-filling yarns. It is usually used with the technical back as the right side for drapery fabrics and often made of a blend of fibers. Batik A method of dyeing fabric where some areas are covered with wax or pastes made of glues or starches to make designs by keeping dyes from penetrating in pattern areas. Multicolored and blended effects are obtained by repeating the dyeing process several times, with the initial pattern of wax boiled off and another design applied before dyeing again in a new color. A lightweight, plain weave fabric, semi-sheer and usually made of cotton or cotton blends. Appropriate for heirloom sewing, baby clothes and lingerie. Bedford Cord A cord cotton-like fabric with raised ridges in the lengthwise direction. Since the fabric has a high strength and a high durability, it is often used for upholstery and work clothes. A fabric with a crosswise rib made from textile fibers (as rayon, nylon, cotton, or wool) often in combination. Boiled Wool Felted knitted wool, it offers the flexibility of a knit with great warmth. Create your own by washing double the needed amount of 100% wool jersey in hot water and drying in a hot dryer. Expect 50% shrinkage. Appropriate for jackets, vests and stuffed animals. Blackout A type of fabric that is commonly used for drapery, this fabric has the distinctive quality of blocking light, and comes in two forms: 2-pass and 3-pass. Two-pass has two “passes” of foam on a fabric, which means the black layer of foam will be visible. 3-pass has two layers of white and one layer of black foam. Three-pass can also be used as an upholstery fabric, as the black layer is not visible. Blackout fabrics can also be insulating and noise-dampening. Buckram A very stiff cotton fabric that is been soaked in a substance to fill in the gaps between the fibers. The fiber is usually cotton and is finished with starch and resin. Buckram fabric is most commonly used as the supporting material inside of baseball caps. It is also used in lady's hats, costumes, belts, and handbags. A loosely constructed, heavy weight, plain weave fabric. It has a rough hand. Appropriate for draperies and decorative items. Burn-out Velvet Created from two different fibers, the velvet is removed with chemicals in a pattern leaving the backing fabric intact. Appropriate for more unconstructed and loosely fit garments. Chenille The French word for caterpillar, this soft fabric is created by placing short pieces of yarns between core yarns and twisting the yarn together to make a fabric. This fabric is commonly used for baby items and in home décor fabrics. Chantilly lace This lace has a net background, and the pattern is created by embroidering with thread and ribbon to create floral designs. The pattern has areas of design that are very dense, and the pattern is often outlined with heavier cords or threads. Charm Quilt A quilt made of many, many small patches (traditionally 2" or so) where each piece is a different fabric. The pattern is usually a one-patch design and often involves swaps and trades with friends to gather many fabrics. Charmuese A luxurious, supple silky fabric with a shiny satin face and a dull back. Generally either silk, rayon ,or polyester. Suitable for blouses, fuller pants and lingerie. Cotton a white vegetable fiber grown in warmer climates in many parts of the world, has been used to produce many types of fabric for hundreds of years. Cotton fabric feels good against the skin regardless of the temperature or the humidity and is therefore in great demand by |
Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree were members of which pop group? | Graham Coxon on the Blur reunion: ‘Pop doesn’t have to be a fleeting thing’ | Music | The Guardian The Observer Graham Coxon on the Blur reunion: ‘Pop doesn’t have to be a fleeting thing’ The former Britpop superstars surprised everyone by announcing their first album together for 16 years. Guitarist Graham Coxon explains how it began with a chance meeting in Hong Kong … From left, Graham Coxon, Alex James, Damon Albarn and Dave Rowntree of Blur. Photograph: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images Saturday 28 February 2015 19.05 EST Last modified on Saturday 28 February 2015 19.08 EST Share on Messenger Close When a big-name pop band gets back together after a long gap it sometimes counts as more than a music industry event or a news headline. For those people who fell in love with a group during their youth, the reunion can feel like meeting up with their younger selves again. Vocals and sounds that once defined a mood are suddenly back in currency. So the members of Blur – singer Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon, bass player Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree – trod very carefully and quietly as they put all the pieces in place before going public with news of their album The Magic Whip , the first they have made as a four-piece for 16 years. In the 1990s their band stood for a cocky, clever sort of dissent and, as Coxon told the Observer, they did not want to say they were back until they knew what they had. “It has helped that we have been able to keep it to ourselves to the last minute,” he said. “We had only just mixed it and mastered it and two weeks before that Damon was still doing vocals. I was very aware the process was fragile right up until the announcement, and I didn’t want to tempt fate in any way.” So Coxon behaved as if nothing was going on, despite his excitement. “I would be leaving the studio every day feeling really good about it, because the recording process is my favourite thing. But I had to say nothing special was happening .” Whatever the verdict of fans and of critics when The Magic Whip comes out at the end of next month, its release marks a great achievement in artistic and personal understanding between musicians who have been apart for a long time. Four artists with tastes and interests that have only become more distinct over the years, and yet who felt compelled to work together again. Coxon describes their new music as familiar, but different; there is a trademark Blur sound, yet produced with greater maturity through a fresh process. “It is partly because I was in charge for a while, but I was restraining myself. I have a default setting to go to guitar, but this time I tried not to smother it.” The Coxon chords are there, he says, together with a recognisable “strolling tempo and a very cheeky vocal line”, but there are also “moments where it floats off into very fluid bits”. It was Coxon who provided the momentum behind the album, putting his tangled history with fellow band members aside. But he is not daunted. In fact, he says he feels relieved. “I feel less alone and less redundant, even if it is for only one album. My solo stuff has been just me, and sometimes that is not easy. It is a relief, because I have absolute faith the record is good and I know I did everything I could to make it good and Damon did everything he could.” The Blur comeback brings them closer to Monty Python , Coxon suggests, than to rock veterans like the Rolling Stones. “We can’t take ourselves seriously and we haven’t been afraid to make music that feels a bit foolish at times.” Like all British pop stars worth their salt, interviews last week proved they were still funny together. “We still have the ability to bewilder each other with what we say, and that is important. The scary thing is that we have not come together to make a record as a four-piece for 16 years. Is our sound and what we are saying relevant to anybody?” Musical comebacks are not rare now, but are often uninspired, he admits. “Lots of groups come back and it doesn’t really set the world alight. Even diehard fans are slightly unenthused. Yet it |
In which American city do the 'Supersonics' play their home basketball games? | Seattle Supersonics (1967-2008) Historical Moments: 1967/68: The NBA landed in the Pacific Northwest as the Seattle Supersonics joined the league as one of two new expansion teams. The Sonics picked up Tom Meschery, Walt Hazzard, Bob Weiss, and Rod Thorn, while drafting Al Tucker with the sixth overall pick. On October 13th the Sonics coached by Al Bianchi lost their first game to the San Francisco Warriors on the road. A week later the Sonics dropped their first home game to their expansion partner San Diego Rockets 121-114. A day later the Sonics would get revenge beating the Rockets for their first win 117-110 in San Diego. However the Sonics would win just one game in their next 12 after that while finishing in fifth place with a typical expansion record of 23-59. 1968/69: Prior to the start of the season the Supersonics acquire Lenny Wilkens from the Atlanta Hawks for Walt Hazzard. Wilkens would have a solid season finishing 99 in scoring with 22.4 ppg while finishing second with 8.2 assist per game. However, Bob Rule would become the star of the team finishing fourth in scoring with 24.0 ppg, as the second year Sonics showed some life early with a 5 game winning streak in November. However, they would still play allot like an expansion team by losing 18 of 20 games shortly thereafter on the way to finishing in sixth place with a 30-52 record. 1969/70: Prior to the start of their third season the Supersonics fire Coal Al Bianchi and replace him with All-Star Lenny Wilkens who would serve as player-coach. In Wilkens first coaching experience the Sonics continue to show improvement thanks in part to the play of Wilkens himself who leads the league with 9.1 assists per game. The Sonics would go on to finish in fifth place with a 36-46 record closing the season out on a strong note by winning 17 of their last 29. 1970/71: Lenny Wilkens continued to serve as player-coach winning the All-Star Game MVP while finishing second in the NBA with 9.2 assist per game as the Sonics continue to improve by baby steps finishing in fourth place with the newly established Pacific Division with a 38-44 record. However, the biggest news came in a different court for the Sonics, as they challenged a rule stating that ABA Rookie of the Year & MVP Spencer Haywood belonged to the Detroit Pistons, who drafted him after he signed with ABA upon leaving college early. Haywood who had a spectacular first season with the Denver Rockets of the ABA agreed to sign with the Sonics. However, the Sonics needed to have the Pistons rights and ABA contract voided. After a season long battle Heywood was finally allowed to play for the Supersonics averaging 20.6 ppg in 33 games. 1971/72: In his first full season with the Supersonics Spencer Haywood had an All-Star season finishing fourth in the league with 26.2 ppg as the Sonics posted their first winning season at 47-35, while finishing in third place. However, the Sonics would fall four games short of their first playoff appearance. Following the season the Sonics would trade player-coach Lenny Wilkens to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Butch Beard. 1972/73: The Supersonics entered the season with high hopes but ended up taking a measure step backwards as they sorely missed Lenny Wilkens on the court leadership, as they struggled to post a 26-56 record under two coaches, while Wilkens continued to be one of the top assist leaders with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite the disappointing season Spencer Haywood continued to star as he finished third in scoring with 29.2 ppg. 1973/74: Boston Celtics Legend Bill Russell joins the Supersonics as Coach and General Manager. Under Russell the Sonics would show substantial improvement finishing in third place with a 36-46 record. 1974/75: The Supersonics continued to play well under Bill Russell as they hovered around .500 all season before closing the year with a seven game winning streak to make the playoffs for the first time in franchise history with a record of 43-39. In their first playoff appearance the Sonics played like playoff veterans beating the Detroit Pi |
'The Five Pillars Of Faith' are part of which major religion? | The Five Pillars of Faith: Major Religions of the World The Five Pillars of Faith In Islam, to be a Muslim, one must believe in, and follow, the Five Pillars of Faith. That there is one God, and Muhammad was his messenger The most important duty of every Muslim in Islamic tradition is the recitation of the creed, or profession of faith, in one version or another: "There is no god but ALLAH, and Muhammad is his prophet." Muslims will also preface the profession with the words, "I bear witness that...," and replace the word "prophet" favoring the word "messenger" over the more westernized and Judeo-Christian idea of a prophet. You must pray 5 times a day. Prayer towards Mecca (facing Mecca from any earthly point to guide the directions of prayer) five times per day, knelling with the forehead touching the ground. They are warned to be constant in prayer to keep their lives in perspective. Public prayer is encouraged.. You must give to the poor on Alms day for ALLAH. Alms giving to the poor and needy of approximately 2.5% annually. (For those that cannot afford money, families give various food stuff with a popular alm being to butcher sheep, giving pieces of the meat to poor people on the streets.) You must fast during the month of Ramadan. Fasting (neither food nor drink nor smoke passes their lips) from sunrise to sunset during the ninth month, Ramadan. The Muslim calendar is lunar, so it rotates around the year. This is Islam's holy month when Muhammad received his initial revelation. Its purpose is to make one think, and teaches self-discipline. Further, fasting sensitizes compassion -- only those who have been hungry can know what hunger means. You must go to Mecca at least once in your life, and this applies to men and women. Pilgrimage to Mecca for all who can afford it, at least once in a Muslim's lifetime. The purpose is to heighten the person's devotion to God. Further, it is a remainder of human equality -- remove their normal attire, and dons two sheet-like garments (neither status nor distinctions of rank and hierarchy is important). Finally, it brings people together to share a loyalty that transcends loyalty to their nations, or ethnic group. Following these Five Pillars of Faith is critical to being a good Muslim. The Five Pillars of Faith Video Top ^ ARTICLES OF FAITH The Five Pillars of Faith are supplemented by the Articles of Faith. The Islam faith has six main articles of faith, which outline their beliefs in God, prophets, books of revelation, angels, the hereafter, and destiny. Faith in ALLAH Faith in the Day of Judgment Faith in Destiny (Divine Decree) So, Islam's doctrine is often summarized in these Six Articles of Faith. According to this list, to be a Muslim, one must believe in: 1. One God, ALLAH Islam's fundamental theological concept is tawlid - the doctrine of one God. The Arabic term for God is ALLAH (always shown in capital letters to show respect); most scholars believe it was derived from a contraction of the words al- (the) and il_h (deity, masculine form), meaning "the god" (al-il_h). The first of the Five Pillars of Islam, tawhid is expressed in the Shahadah, which declares that there is no god but God, and that Muhammad is God's messenger. God is described in a sura (meaning, chapter) of the Qur'an as "...ALLAH, the One and Only; ALLAH, the Eternal, Absolute; He begetteth not, nor is He begotten; And there is none like unto Him." (Qur'an 112:1-4). In traditional Islamic theology, ALLAH is beyond all comprehension; Muslims are not expected to visualize ALLAH, but to worship, and adore him as a protector. However, ALLAH is to feared and strictly obeyed, but his attributes cannot be personally experienced in a person's heart -- there is no personal relationship with ALLAH. Adhering to Islam's all encompassing way of life and good works are very important part of receiving salvation, and gaining entrance into Paradise (Heaven). It is worth noting that while Jesus is a prophet in Islamic theology, he was just a man, and not the son of God. 2. The Angels of ALLAH Belief i |
Which English city has districts named 'Belgrave', 'Stoneygate',and 'Aylestone'? | stoneygate : definition of stoneygate and synonyms of stoneygate (English) 7 External links History The name `Stoneygate' originates in Old English as "stone road", and Ordnance Survey maps show the former route of an unnamed Roman road leading South-West from Stoneygate on the A6 towards Little Stretton, Medbourne and Corby. Stoneygate's historical significance was recognised when it was designated a conservation area by the City Council in 1978. The Stoneygate Conservation Area (which also includes properties in the adjacent suburb of Clarendon Park ) is bounded by Victoria Park Road to the north, Queens Road to the west, Stoneygate Road to the east and Shirley Road to the south. A map is available on the Stoneygate Conservation Area Society website (see external links below). There are many examples of well-preserved Victorian family homes in Stoneygate as well as slightly later Edwardian buildings and -in the southern section- homes built after the Great War of 1914-18 and influenced by more modern architectural styles, notably Art Deco. Particularly worthy of note are `Brookfield' and `The Firs' on London Road; two remaining examples of the oldest and grandest homes built by wealthy commercial families to imitate the country estates of the local gentry. There are no less than ten Grade II listed residential properties. These include `The White House' in North Avenue designed in a variation of the Arts & Crafts style by Ernest Gimson in 1898 and 22 Avenue Road, designed in the modernist style by Fello Atkinson and Brenda Walker of James Cubitt and Partners in 1953. The Stoneygate Conservation Area Society , a group of local volunteers with a current membership of just under 150 households, exists to inform the public about the Conservation Area, its history and proposed developments that will affect its future. Profile of one Stoneygate house In Stoneygate Road (No. 58), on the corner of Aber Road, is a large three storey red brick Victorian building in the gothic style. This was built in 1880 to plans by local architect William Beaumont Smith to relocate the 'Home for Penitent Females' from its previous premises at 16 Blue Boar Lane in Leicester. 'The Home', as it was known, was a charity run by a Committee of local philanthropists and religious leaders to provide welfare and reform for unmarried mothers (oftern referred to as 'fallen women'). It is assumed that the women's children would have been taken from their mothers and would be treated as orphans or adopted soon after birth. The charity would generate income by taking in washing which would be done by the inmates. The original plans are dated July 23, 1880 and appear to have been submitted for approval on August 21st that year and include a section of building up to No. 60 Stoneygate Road, which was never completed. The main three storey component provided a kitchen, dining room and matron's office on the ground floor, with two floors of dormitories, individual bedrooms and bathrooms above. In an 'L'shaped single storey projection to the rear was the laundry and associated out buildings. A coal yard, carriage house and stable were added in 1882, also to designs by Beaumont-Smith. William Beaumont-Smith (WBS) appears to have begun his career working for Parsons & Dain who were quite a successful firm of local architects in the early Victorian period, William Parsons being responsible for some of Leicester's grand civic buildings including the Leicestershire County Lunatic Asylum (later part of the University of Leicester ) and the Theatre Royal (now demolished). They were also responsible for early parts of the Leicester Royal Infirmary. By 1855 Parsons seems to have disappeared from the partnership and WBS has taken his place; the firm now being called Dain & Smith. They are recorded in local directories as practising from 21 St. Martins in Leicester and during this time WBS was resident in London Rd (Stockdale Terrace and 51 London Rd - next to the Hind Hotel, opposite the railway station). By 1876 WBS was on his own - not sure what happened to Dain - a |
"In which film does Jack Nicholson persistently write""Allwork and no play makes Jack a dull boy""?" | The Shining (1980) - Quotes - IMDb The Shining (1980) Jack Torrance : Why? Wendy Torrance : Well, I'm very confused, and I just need time to think things over! Jack Torrance : You've had your whole fucking life to think things over, what good's a few minutes more gonna do you now? Wendy Torrance : Please! Don't hurt me! Jack Torrance : I'm not gonna hurt you. Wendy Torrance : Stay away from me! Jack Torrance : Wendy? Darling? Light, of my life. I'm not gonna hurt ya. You didn't let me finish my sentence. I said, I'm not gonna hurt ya. I'm just going to bash your brains in! [Wendy gasps] Jack Torrance : [laughs] Gonna bash 'em right the fuck in! Wendy Torrance : Stay away from me! Don't hurt me! Jack Torrance : [sarcastically] I'm not gonna hurt ya... Wendy Torrance : Stay away! Stop it! Jack Torrance : Stop swingin' the bat. Put the bat down, Wendy. Wendy? Give me the bat... Danny Torrance : Redrum. Redrum. REDRUM! [Wendy sees the word in the mirror which spells "murder" backwards] Lloyd : Women: can't live with them, can't live without them. Jack Torrance : Words of wisdom, Lloyd my man. Words of wisdom. Delbert Grady : Your son has a very great talent. I don't think you are aware how great it is. That he is attempting to use that very talent against your will. Jack Torrance : He is a very willful boy. Delbert Grady : Indeed he is, Mr. Torrance. A very willful boy. A rather naughty boy, if I may be so bold, sir. Jack Torrance : It's his mother. She, uh, interferes. Delbert Grady : Perhaps they need a good talking to, if you don't mind my saying so. Perhaps a bit more. My girls, sir, they didn't care for the Overlook at first. One of them actually stole a pack of matches, and tried to burn it down. But I "corrected" them sir. And when my wife tried to prevent me from doing my duty, I "corrected" her. Jack Torrance : Now, we're going to make a new rule. When you come in here and you hear me typing [types] Jack Torrance : or whether you *don't* hear me typing, or whatever the *fuck* you hear me doing; when I'm in here, it means that I am working, *that* means don't come in. Now, do you think you can handle that? Share this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide options Jack Torrance : Mr. Grady, you were the caretaker here. Delbert Grady : I'm sorry to differ with you sir, but you are the caretaker. You've always been the caretaker. I should know sir. I've always been here. Jack Torrance : Little pigs, little pigs, let me come in. Not by the hair of your chiny-chin-chin? Well then I'll huff and I'll puff, and I'll blow your house in. [axes the door] Jack Torrance : What are you doing down here? Wendy Torrance : [sobbing] I just wanted to talk to you. Jack Torrance : Okay, let's talk. What do you wanna talk about? Wendy Torrance : I can't really remember. Jack Torrance : You can't remember... Maybe it was about... Danny? Maybe it was about him. I think we should discuss Danny. I think we should discuss what should be done with him. What should be done with him? Wendy Torrance : I don't know. Jack Torrance : I don't think that's true. I think you have some very definite ideas about what should be done with Danny and I'd like to know what they are. Wendy Torrance : Well, I think... maybe... he should be taken to a doctor. Jack Torrance : You think "maybe" he should be taken to a doctor? Wendy Torrance : As soon as possible...? Jack Torrance : [mocking/imitating her] As soon as possible...? Wendy Torrance : Jack! What are... you... Jack Torrance : You think his health might be at stake. Wendy Torrance : Of course I am! Jack Torrance : Of course you are! Have you ever thought about my responsibilities? Wendy Torrance : Oh Jack, what are you talking about? Jack Torrance : Have you ever had a single moment's thought about my responsibilities? Have you ever thought, for a single solitary moment about my responsibilities to my employers? Has it ever occurred to you that I have agreed to look after the Overlook Hotel until May the first. Does it matter to you at all that the owners have placed their complete confidence and "trust" |
In which county are Corfe Castle and the Isle of Purbeck? | Isle of Purbeck - Corfe & Castle Reverend William Joseph de Kilpeck / Kelpeck / Kalpeck / Kalpack / Kilpack / Killpack, b.c.1848 d.1939, m.Katharine / Katherine d.1914 - C o r f e C a s t l e - NB: m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n t o b e a d d e d Corfe, both as a village and a castle, is located on the A351 halfway between Wareham and Swanage, on the Isle of Purbeck, in Dorset. From the east In terms of access locally, visitors, for some part of the year, can also enjoy a steam train ride on The Swanage Railway which presently runs from the Norden Park & Ride just outside Corfe Castle to Swanage without the hassle of finding parking in Swanage itself. There is also a station at Corfe Castle. For a map location see: MultiMap Details such as opening times, cost of admission, functions and facilities may be obtained from the National Trust Corfe Castle site The medieval castle, commanding a gap in the Purbeck Hills as demonstrated in the picture below, is now an imposing ruin and a popular tourist centre drawing on it's many years of history. To the left of the castle is what is known as West Hill, and to the right, East Hill. In front of the castle the village, and in the distance a small part of Poole Harbour is apparent. We have talked about West Hill and East Hill, with the Castle in between. The Castle surmounts a chalk hill which we call Castle Hill. Each side of Castle Hill has a stream, these streams would thousands of years ago have actually been rivers, and there would not have been West, Castle, or East Hills. Those rivers would, again over thousands of years, have carved the land out to leave us with what you see today. A similar occurrence would have formed Godlingston Gap on the outskirts of Swanage. What might be a sidestep on that, is the possibility that it may have actually been one river that got divided by harder ground above what is now Castle Hill. There is belief that Corfe may have been a Roman defensive site, but the castle we see the ruins of today was a rebuild in the 11th century of what was a wooden building/hall/castle back into the 9th century. From the east The village and its famous castle are built mainly from the local Purbeck stone which is probably the finest limestone available for building and polishing in England, and is used throughout the world. From the west The adjacent picture centres on St.Edward's Church and the Square, with the castle up and off to the right. In the 13th century King John went to great lengths improving his accommodation and the defences. He built a fine hall and chapel together with domestic buildings. Henry III constructed additional walls, towers and gatehouses. Monarchs had come and gone until 1572 when Queen Elizabeth I sold it to Sir Christopher Hatton, her dancing master and some suppose a suitor. In 1635 the Castle was sold to Sir John Bankes, the then Lord Chief Justice, more as a holiday home rather than as a first home. From the east By 1643 the Parliamentarians occupied most of Dorset, the castle survived a six-week siege. Sir John Bankes died in 1644 and the castle endured a number of half-baked blockades. Later in 1645 a second siege was started by Colonel Bingham, Governor of Poole, and courtesy of an insider the Roundheads took over in February 1646. The Castle was systematically destroyed by the Parliamentary forces, but the fact that some remains is surely testimony to strength of construction. From the south If you have looked at these pictures, visited the castle itself, or just heard about what went on, perhaps you might wonder what the castle actually looked like in the early 17th century. Could it have been like the picture on the right ? This is just part of the Corfe Model Village which can be found on the Square in Corfe, and well worth a visit. Corfe Castle is widely acknowledged as the inspiration for Kirren Castle in Enid Blytons Famous Five books. See Enid Blyton . For those interes |
Of which African country, the most populous on the continent, is Abuja the capital? | Africa Map / Map of Africa - Facts, Geography, History of Africa - Worldatlas.com African History African Origin of Modern Humans As for Africa, scientists have formerly concluded that it is the birthplace of mankind, as large numbers of human-like fossils (discovered no where else) were found on the continent, some dating back 3.5 million years. About 1.75 million years ago, early man spread throughout parts of Africa. They became aggressive hunters, lived in caves and used fire and their ability to create stone tools just to survive. The Neanderthals arose some 200,000 years ago and inhabited regions in northern Africa and across parts of southern Europe. There is also clear evidence that they had control of fire, lived in caves, as well as open-air structures of stone and vegetation. One of the most important developments of primitive man was the creation of stone tools. By 5000 BC farming was somewhat common in the northern areas of Africa, as people were growing crops and herding livestock. During that time the Sahara Desert was a fertile area. Ancient African History In 3200 BC the Egyptian culture emerged along the lower reaches of the Nile River; it was among the earliest civilizations and their tools and weapons were made of bronze. They also pioneered the building of massive pyramids and temples. Egyptians also developed mathematics, an innovative system of medicine, irrigation and agricultural production techniques, writing and the first ships. In short, the Egyptians left a lasting legacy upon the world. Around 600 BC the use of metal tools spread across small population bases and farming groups in North Africa, and their use gradually spread south into what is now called South Africa. The Phoenicians were an enterprising maritime trading culture from Lebanon who spread across the Mediterranean from 1550 BC to 300 BC. In 814 BC, they founded the city of Carthage in what is now Tunisia in north Africa; only to be destroyed by the Romans in 146 BC. Meanwhile, the Egyptians continued to spread their culture across Northern Africa, and kingdoms were created in Ethiopia and Sudan. The then-growing Roman Empire continued to expand its influence, and in 30 BC Egypt became a province of Rome; Morocco the same in 42 AD. Before the Middle Ages began, the Roman Empire collapsed and the Arabs quickly took their place on the continent. In 698-700 they invaded Tunis and Carthage and soon controlled all of coastal North Africa. The Arabs were Muslims, and most of North Africa converted to Islam; Ethiopia was the exception. Soon kingdoms emerged in Africa; they traded with the Arabs using gold plus a valuable commodity - slaves. One of the first kingdoms was Ghana, located in what is now southeastern Mauritania and western Mali. The empire grew rich from the trans-Saharan trade in gold and salt, but then lost its power in the 11th century. Additional kingdoms developed across the continent, including those in Benin and Mali. Both became rich by trading in gold, horse salt, and of course, slaves. And like most kingdoms before them on any continent, they were invaded and in the end destroyed. Mogadishu, the now largest city in Somalia, was settled by Arabs who traveled and traded on the east coast of Africa. The Arabs' reach extended to Zanzibar, which was used as a base for voyages between the Middle East and India. As other organized kingdoms were formed in central and southern Africa, the Portuguese began to explore the western coast of Africa. By 1445 they reached the Cape Verde Islands and the coast of Senegal, and the mouth of the River Congo in 1482. They even sailed around the Cape of Good Hope. African Colonization and the Slave Trade The continent-changing 16th Century began with Europeans transporting African slaves to the Americas for profit. A slave purchased on the African coast for the equivalent of 14 English pounds in bartered goods could sell for 45 pounds in the American market. The best-known method of commerce at the time was called the Triangular Trading System. It involved British and other European coun |
What, in the Jewish religion, is the 'Scroll of Mosaic Law'called? | Mosaic faith - definition of Mosaic faith by The Free Dictionary Mosaic faith - definition of Mosaic faith by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Mosaic+faith Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Ju·da·ism (jo͞o′dē-ĭz′əm, -dā-, -də-, jo͞o-dā′-) n. 1. The monotheistic religion of the Jews, tracing its origins to Abraham and having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Hebrew Scriptures and the Talmud. 2. Conformity to the traditional ceremonies and rites of the Jewish religion. 3. The cultural, religious, and social practices and beliefs of the Jews. [Middle English Iudaisme, from Old French Judaisme, from Late Latin Iūdaismus, from Greek Ioudaismos, from Ioudaios, Jew; see Jew.] Usage Note: The standard pronunciations for this word are (jo͞o′dē-ĭz′əm) and (jo͞o′dā-ĭz′əm). In our 2001 survey, the first was the preferred choice of 37 percent of the Usage Panel, and the second was favored by 40 percent. The less common variants (jo͞o′də-ĭz′əm) and (jo͞o-dā′ĭz′əm) were the choice of 19 percent and 7 percent of the Panel, respectively. Interestingly, each of these four variants was considered unacceptable by roughly one fifth of the Panelists. Judaism (ˈdʒuːdeɪˌɪzəm) n 1. (Judaism) the religion of the Jews, based on the Old Testament and the Talmud and having as its central point a belief in the one God as transcendent creator of all things and the source of all righteousness 2. (Judaism) the religious and cultural traditions, customs, attitudes, and way of life of the Jews ˌJudaˈistic adj (ˈdʒu diˌɪz əm, -də-) n. 1. the monotheistic religion of the Jews, based on the precepts of the Old Testament and the teachings and commentaries of the rabbis as found chiefly in the Talmud. 2. belief in and conformity to this religion, its practices, and ceremonies. 3. this religion considered as forming the basis of the cultural and social identity of the Jews. 4. Jews collectively; Jewry. [1485–95; < Late Latin < Greek] Ju′da•ist, n. Ju`da•is′tic, adj. Judaism 1. the principles or doctrines of the cabala, a system of theosophy, theurgy, and mystical Scriptural interpretive methods originated by rabbis about the 8th century and affecting later Christian thinkers. 2. an interpretation made according to these doctrines. 3. an extreme traditionalism in theological concepts or Biblical interpretation. 4. obscurantism, especially that resulting from the use of obscure vocabulary. — cabalist, n. — cabalistic, adj. 1. the explanatory matter in rabbinic and Talmudic literature, interpreting or illustrating the Scriptures. 2. a book in which is printed the liturgy for the Seder service. — haggadic, haggadical, adj. 1. a student of the Haggada. 2. a writer of the Haggada. Hasidism , Chasidism 1. the beliefs and practices of a mystical Jewish sect, founded in Poland about 1750, characterized by an emphasis on prayer, religious zeal, and joy. 2. the beliefs and practices of a pious sect founded in the 3rd century B.C. to resist Hellenizing tendencies and to promote strict observance of Jewish laws and rituals. Also Assideanism. — Hasidic, adj. — Hasidim, n. pi. 1. the Jewish people collectively. 2. an area inhabited solely or mostly by Jews. 1. the Jewish religion, rites, customs, etc. 2. adherence to the Jewish religion, rites, etc. — Judaist, n. — Judaic, Judaistic, adj. 1. a belief in a Messiah coming to deliver the Jews, restore Israel, and rule righteously, first mentioned by the Prophet Isaiah. 2. the Christian belief that Jesus Christ was the Messiah prophesied. 3. the vocation of a Messiah. — Messianic, adj. 1. the system of laws and rituals established by Moses. 2. devotion to the Mosaic laws. — Mosaist, n. — Mosaic, adj. 1. the beliefs and practices of an ancient Jewish sect, especially strictness of religious observance, close adherence to oral laws and traditions, and belief in an afterlife and a coming Messiah. Cf. Sadducecism. 2. (l.c.) the behavior of a sanctimonious and self-righteous person. — Pharisee, pharisee n. — Pharisaic, pharisaic, adj. Sadduceeism , Sadducism the belie |
Who succeeded Woodrow Wilson as President of the USA in 1921,his administration being marred by political corruption on a large scale? | United States: History United States History European Exploration and Settlement Exploration of the area now included in the United States was spurred after Christopher Columbus , sailing for the Spanish monarchy, made his voyage in 1492. John Cabot explored the North American coast for England in 1498. Men who were important explorers for Spain in what now constitutes the United States include Ponce de León , Cabeza de Vaca , Hernando De Soto , and Coronado ; important explorers for France were Giovanni da Verrazano , Samuel de Champlain , Louis Jolliet , Jacques Marquette , and La Salle . These three nations—England, Spain, and France—were the chief nations to establish colonies in the present United States, although others also took part, especially the Netherlands in the establishment of New Netherland (explored by Henry Hudson ), which became New York, and Sweden in a colony on the Delaware River (see New Sweden ). The first permanent settlement in the present United States was Saint Augustine (Florida), founded in 1565 by the Spaniard Pedro Menéndez de Avilés . Spanish control came to be exercised over Florida, West Florida, Texas, and a large part of the Southwest, including California. For the purposes of finding precious metals and of converting heathens to Catholicism, the Spanish colonies in the present United States were relatively unfruitful and thus were never fully developed. The French established strongholds on the St. Lawrence River (Quebec and Montreal) and spread their influence over the Great Lakes country and along the Mississippi; the colony of Louisiana was a flourishing French settlement. The French government, like the Spanish, tolerated only the Catholic faith, and it implanted the rigid and feudalistic seignorial system of France in its North American possessions. Partly for these reasons, the French settlements attracted few colonists. The English settlements, which were on the Atlantic seaboard, developed in patterns more suitable to the New World, with greater religious freedom and economic opportunity. The first permanent English settlement was made at Jamestown (Virginia) in 1607. The first English settlements in Virginia were managed by a chartered commercial company, the Virginia Company; economic motives were paramount to the company in founding the settlements. The Virginia colony early passed to control by the crown and became a characteristic type of English colony—the royal colony. Another type—the corporate colony—was initiated by the settlement of the Pilgrims at Plymouth Colony in 1620 and by the establishment of the more important Massachusetts Bay colony by the Puritans in 1630. Religious motives were important in the founding of these colonies. The colonists of Massachusetts Bay brought with them from England the charter and the governing corporation of the colony, which thus became a corporate one, i.e., one controlled by its own resident corporation. The corporate status of the Plymouth Colony, evinced in the Mayflower Compact , was established by the purchase (1626) of company and charter from the holders in England. Connecticut and Rhode Island, which were offshoots of Massachusetts, owed allegiance to no English company; their corporate character was confirmed by royal charters, granted to Connecticut in 1662 and to Rhode Island in 1663. A third type of colony was the proprietary, founded by lords proprietors under quasi-feudal grants from the king; prime examples are Maryland (under the Calvert family) and Pennsylvania (under William Penn ). The religious and political turmoil of the Puritan Revolution in England, as well as the repression of the Huguenots in France, helped to stimulate emigration to the English colonies. Hopes of economic betterment brought thousands from England as well as a number from Germany and other continental countries. To obtain passage across the Atlantic, the poor often indentured themselves to masters in the colonies for a specified number of years. The colonial population was also swelled by criminals transported from England as a means of |
Give a year in the life of Emile Zola? | Emile Zola - Biography and Works. Search Texts, Read Online. Discuss. Emile Zola Biography of Emile Zola �mile Zola (1840-1902), French author of many works influential in the naturalism literary school including his series of twenty novels written between 1871 and 1893 that follow the Rougon Macquart family starting with The Fortune of the Rougons (1871). From the Author's Preface; "I wish to explain how a family, a small group of human beings, conducts itself in a given social system after blossoming forth and giving birth to ten or twenty members, who, though they may appear, at the first glance, profoundly dissimilar one from the other, are, as analysis demonstrates, most closely linked together from the point of view of affinity. Heredity, like gravity, has its laws. By resolving the duplex question of temperament and environment, I shall endeavour to discover and follow the thread of connection which leads mathematically from one man to another. And when I have possession of every thread, and hold a complete social group in my hands, I shall show this group at work, participating in an historical period; I shall depict it in action, with all its varied energies, and I shall analyse both the will power of each member, and the general tendency of the whole." --Emile Zola, Paris, July 1, 1871 Initially borrowing from the romantic movement, Zola became a proponent of French naturalism along with other such notable authors of the time as Stephen Crane Maggie: A Girl of the Streets (1893), George Gissing New Grub Street (1891), and Guy de Maupassant The Maison Tellier (1881). Inspired by Claude Bernard's Introduction to Experimental Medicine (1865) Zola soon found his voice as dispassionate scientific observer of French society, human nature, and moral decay often in painstakingly sordid detail. Set during the tumultuous period of the rise in power of Napoleon Bonaparte III as Emperor to the end of the Franco Prussian war, Zola's ambitious series includes La Conqu�te de Plassans (The Conquest of Plassans) (1874), and L�Assommoir (The Dram-Shop or The Drunkard) (1877). Another in the series Nana (1880) represents the underclasses, a prostitute and "devourer of men" who rises among the Parisian elite as a destructive and wholly powerful figure who disrupts conventions and comes to represent the downfall of the Second French Empire. Zola himself descended mineshafts in his methodically intense approach to writing Germinal (1885). Set in the 1860s it deals with the struggle of the proletariat and the inhumane working conditions of striking coal miners in Northern France and inspired numerous film and television adaptations. Other titles in the series are L'Oeuvre (The Masterpiece) (1886) a lightly fictionalised depiction of his friendship with painter Paul C�zanne which later caused a rift in their friendship, La Terre (1887), the psychological thriller La B�te humaine (1890), and ending with Le Docteur Pascal (1893). �mile Zola was born in Paris, France on 2 April 1840, the son of Fran�ois Zola, an engineer and his wife Emilie Aubert. He grew up in Aix-en-Provence, attending the (now named) Coll�ge Mignet, then the Lyc�e Saint Louis in Paris. Under the harsh straits of poverty after his father died Zola worked various clerical jobs. He then moved on to writing literary columns for Cartier de Villemessant's newspapers. A sign of things to come he was harsh and outspoken in his criticism of Napoleon "..my work becomes a picture of a departed reign, of a strange period of human madness and shame." He was also harshly anti-Catholic "Civilization will not attain to its perfection until the last stone from the last church falls on the last priest." One of Zola's first works published was his autobiographical La Confession de Claude (1865), which attracted many critics and brought negative attention to him including the police. Guilt and shame haunt Th�r�se Raquin (1867), another of Zola's works to inspire many film and television adaptations. Madeleine F�rat was published a year later. Zola further explore |
Film actress Harlean Carpentier was better known by what stage name? | Harlean Carpentier - definition of Harlean Carpentier by The Free Dictionary Harlean Carpentier - definition of Harlean Carpentier by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Harlean+Carpentier Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: 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: Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. |
Whose 41st symphony is known as the 'Jupiter'? | Mozart - Symphony No. 41 in C, K. 551 [complete] (Jupiter) - YouTube Mozart - Symphony No. 41 in C, K. 551 [complete] (Jupiter) 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 Feb 21, 2012 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart completed his Symphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551, on 10 August 1788. It was the last symphony that he composed. The work is nicknamed the Jupiter Symphony. This name stems not from Mozart but rather was likely coined by the impresario Johann Peter Salomon in an early arrangement for piano. The symphony is scored for flute, two oboes, two bassoons, two horns in C, two trumpets in C, timpani in C and G, and strings. The 41st Symphony is the last of a set of three that Mozart composed in rapid succession during the summer of 1788. The 39th was completed 26 June and the 40th 25 July. Around the same time, Mozart was writing his piano trios in E and C major, his sonata facile, and a violin sonatina. It is not known whether the 41st Symphony was ever performed in the composer's lifetime. According to Otto Erich Deutsch, around this time Mozart was preparing to hold a series of "Concerts in the Casino" in a new casino in the Spiegelgasse owned by Philipp Otto. Mozart even sent a pair of tickets for this series to his friend Michael Puchberg. But it seems impossible to determine whether the concert series was held, or was cancelled for lack of interest. The four movements are arranged in the traditional symphonic form of the Classical era: 1. Allegro vivace, 4/4 2. Andante cantabile, 3/4 in F major 3. Menuetto: Allegretto - Trio, 3/4 4. Molto allegro, 2/2 In an article about the Jupiter Symphony, Sir George Grove wrote that "it is for the finale that Mozart has reserved all the resources of his science, and all the power, which no one seems to have possessed to the same degree with himself, of concealing that science, and making it the vehicle for music as pleasing as it is learned. Nowhere has he achieved more." Of the piece as a whole, he wrote that "It is the greatest orchestral work of the world which preceded the French Revolution." Scholars are certain Mozart studied Michael Haydn's Symphony No. 28 in C major, which also has a fugato in its finale. Charles Sherman speculates that Mozart also studied the younger Haydn's Symphony No. 39 in C major because he "often requested his father Leopold to send him the latest fugue that Haydn had written." The Michael Haydn No. 39, written only a few weeks before Mozart's, also has a fugato in the finale, the theme of which begins with two whole notes. Sherman has pointed out other similarities between the two almost perfectly contemporaneous works. The four-note motif is also the main theme of the contrapuntal finale of Michael's elder brother Joseph's Symphony No. 13 in D major (1764). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FREE .mp3 and .wav files of all Mozart's music at: http://www.mozart-archiv.de/ FREE sheet music scores of any Mozart piece at: http://dme.mozarteum.at/DME/nma/start... ALSO check out these cool sites: http://musopen.org/ and http://imslp.org/wiki/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: I do not know who the performers of this are, nor the place and date of recording!!! Any suggestions are welcome. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
Associated with a famous incident of 1789, which Pacific island has Adamstown as its main settlement? | Pitcairn Islands : Wikis (The Full Wiki) The Full Wiki 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 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "Pitcairn" redirects here. For other uses, see Pitcairn (disambiguation) . Pitcairn Islands 2.7/sq mi Currency New Zealand dollar ( NZD ) Time zone ( UTC -8) Internet TLD .pn Calling code 64 The Pitcairn Islands (pronounced /ˈpɪtkɛərn/; [1] Pitkern : Pitkern Ailen), officially named the Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands, form a group of four volcanic islands in the southern Pacific Ocean . The islands are a British overseas territory (formerly a British colony), the last remaining in the Pacific. The four islands – named Pitcairn, Henderson , Ducie , and Oeno – are spread over several hundred miles of ocean and have a total area of about 18 square miles (47 km2). Only Pitcairn, the second largest and measuring about 2 miles across, is inhabited. The islands are best known as home of the descendants of the Bounty mutineers and the Tahitians who accompanied them, an event retold in numerous books and films. This story is still apparent in the surnames of many of the islanders. With only 50 inhabitants (from nine families), Pitcairn is also notable for being the least populated and most remote jurisdiction in the world (although it is not a sovereign nation ). The United Nations Committee on Decolonisation includes the Pitcairn Islands on the United Nations list of Non-Self-Governing Territories . [2] Contents Main article: History of the Pitcairn Islands The mutineers turning Bligh and part of the officers and crew adrift from the Bounty , 29 April 1789 The original settlers of the Pitcairn Islands were Polynesians who appear to have lived on Pitcairn and Henderson for several centuries. Although archaeologists believe that Polynesians were living on Pitcairn as late as the 15th century, the islands were uninhabited when they were discovered by Europeans . [3] Ducie and Henderson Islands are believed to have been discovered by Europeans on 26 January 1606 by Portuguese sailor Pedro Fernandes de Queirós , sailing for the Spanish crown, who named them La Encarnación (" The Incarnation ") and San Juan Bautista (" Saint John the Baptist "), respectively. However, some sources express doubt about exactly which of the islands were visited and named by Queirós, suggesting that Queirós’ La Encarnación may actually have been Henderson Island, and San Juan Bautista may have been Pitcairn Island. [4] Pitcairn Island was discovered on 3 July 1767 by the crew of the British sloop HMS Swallow, commanded by Captain Philip Carteret (though according to some it had perhaps been visited by Queirós in 1606). It was named after Midshipman Robert Pitcairn, a fifteen-year-old crew member who was the first to sight the island. Robert Pitcairn was the son of British Marine Officer John Pitcairn . Geodesy Collection on Pitcairn Island Carteret, who sailed without the newly invented accurate marine chronometer , charted the island at 25° 2’ south and 133° 21’ west of Greenwich , but although the latitude was reasonably accurate the longitude was incorrect by about 3°. This made Pitcairn difficult to find, as highlighted by the failure of Captain James Cook to locate the island in July 1773. [5] [6] In 1790, nine of the mutineers from the Bounty and Tahitian companions (six men, 11 women and a baby), some of whom may have been kidnapped from Tahiti, settled on Pitcairn Island and set fire to the Bounty [7] . The wreck is still visible underwater in Bounty Bay . The ship itself was discovered in 1957 by National Geographic explorer Luis Marden . Although the settlers were able to survive by farming and fishing, the initial period of settlement was marked by serious tensions among the settlers. Alcoholism, murder, disease and other ills took the lives of most mutineers and Tahitian men. John Adams and Ned Young turned to the sc |
Whose most famous poem is 'The Tay Bridge Disaster of 1880'? | About: The Tay Bridge Disaster About: The Tay Bridge Disaster An Entity of Type : Writing106362953 , from Named Graph : http://dbpedia.org , within Data Space : dbpedia.org "The Tay Bridge Disaster" is a poem written in 1880 by the Scottish poet William McGonagall, who has been widely 'acclaimed' as the worst poet in history. The poem recounts the events of the evening of December 28, 1879, when, during a severe gale, the Tay Rail Bridge at Dundee collapsed as a train was passing over it with the loss of all on board (now thought to be 75 people, not 90 as stated in the poem). The foundations of the bridge were not removed and are alongside the existing newer bridge.And it ends:The Railway Bridge of the Silvery Tay:And it ends:An Address to the New Tay Bridge Property abstract "The Tay Bridge Disaster" is a poem written in 1880 by the Scottish poet William McGonagall, who has been widely 'acclaimed' as the worst poet in history. The poem recounts the events of the evening of December 28, 1879, when, during a severe gale, the Tay Rail Bridge at Dundee collapsed as a train was passing over it with the loss of all on board (now thought to be 75 people, not 90 as stated in the poem). The foundations of the bridge were not removed and are alongside the existing newer bridge. The poem is by far the most famous ever written by McGonagall, and is still widely quoted. It begins: And it ends: William McGonagall wrote two other poems in praise of the Tay Bridge. The first one begins as follows: The Railway Bridge of the Silvery Tay: And it ends: After the original bridge collapsed, a new one was built, providing the opportunity for another poem, which begins: An Address to the New Tay Bridge (en) comment "The Tay Bridge Disaster" is a poem written in 1880 by the Scottish poet William McGonagall, who has been widely 'acclaimed' as the worst poet in history. The poem recounts the events of the evening of December 28, 1879, when, during a severe gale, the Tay Rail Bridge at Dundee collapsed as a train was passing over it with the loss of all on board (now thought to be 75 people, not 90 as stated in the poem). The foundations of the bridge were not removed and are alongside the existing newer bridge.And it ends:The Railway Bridge of the Silvery Tay:And it ends:An Address to the New Tay Bridge (en) |
By which work is novelist Laurence Sterne best remembered? | Laurence Sterne (Author of The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman) Fiction Influences edit data Laurence Sterne was an Irish-born English novelist and an Anglican clergyman. He is best known for his novels The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, and A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy; but he also published many sermons, wrote memoirs, and was involved in local politics. Sterne died in London after years of fighting consumption (tuberculosis). |
In sailing, what would you be doing if you were 'beating'? | Sailing Terms Sailing Terms Please enjoy this nautical glossary of sailing terms. Some are ones that we use in everyday language - now you can know the origins. Sailing Terms starting with ... Above board – On or above the deck, in plain view, not hiding anything. Abaft – Toward the stern, relative to some object ("abaft the fore hatch") Abaft the beam – A relative bearing of greater than 90 degrees from the bow. e.g. "two points abaft the port beam." Abandon Ship – An imperative to leave the vessel immediately, usually in the face of some imminent danger. Abeam – 'On the beam', a relative bearing at right angles to the centerline of the ship's keel. Aboard – On or in a vessel. Close aboard means near a ship. Accommodation ladder – A portable flight of steps down a ship's side. Admiral – Senior naval officer of Flag rank. In ascending order of seniority, Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral, Admiral and Admiral of the Fleet (Royal Navy). Derivation reputedly Arabic, from "Emir al Bath" ("Ruler of the waters"). Admiralty law – Body of law that deals with maritime cases. In UK administered by the Probate, Divorce and Admiralty Division of the High Court of Justice. Adrift – Afloat and unattached in any way to the shore or seabed. It may also imply that a vessel is not anchored and not under control, therefore goes where the wind and current take her, (loose from moorings, or out of place). Also refers to any gear not fastened down or put away properly. It can also be used to mean "absent without leave". Aft – Towards the stern (of the vessel) Aground – Resting on or touching the ground or bottom. Ahead – Forward of the bow. Ahoy – A cry to draw attention. Term used to hail a boat or a ship, as "Boat ahoy!" Aid to Navigation – (ATON) Any device external to a vessel or aircraft specifically intended to assist navigators in determining their position or safe course, or to warn them of dangers or obstructions to navigation. All hands – Entire ship's company, both officers and enlisted personnel. Aloft – Above the ship's uppermost solid structure; overhead or high above. Alongside – By the side of a ship or pier. Amidships (or midships) – In the middle portion of ship, along the line of the keel. Anchor – An object designed to prevent or slow the drift of a ship, attached to the ship by a line or chain; typically a metal, hook like, object designed to grip the bottom under the body of water. Anchorage – A suitable place for a ship to anchor. Area of a port or harbor. Anchor's aweigh – Said of an anchor when just clear of the bottom. Anchor ball – Black shape hoisted in forepart of a ship to show that ship is anchored in a fairway. Anchor buoy – A small buoy secured by a light line to anchor to indicate position of anchor on bottom. Anchor chain or cable – Chain connecting the ship to the anchor. Anchor detail – Group of men who handle ground tackle when the ship is anchoring or getting underway. Anchor light – White light displayed by a ship at anchor. Two such lights are displayed by a ship over 150 feet (46 m) in length. Anchor watch – Making sure that the anchor is holding and the vessel is not drifting. Important during rough weather and at night. Most marine GPS units have an Anchor Watch alarm capability. Armament – A ship's weapons. Ashore – On the beach, shore or land. Astern – Toward the stern; an object or vessel that is abaft another vessel or object. Asylum Harbor – A harbor used to provide shelter from a storm. ASW – Anti-submarine warfare. Athwart, athwartships – At right angles to the fore and aft or centerline of a ship ATON - See Aid to Navigation above and associated image Avast – Stop! Cease or desist from whatever is being done. Awash – So low in the water that the water is constantly washing across the surface. Aweigh – Position of an anchor just clear of the bottom. Aye, aye – Reply to an order or command to indicate that it, firstly, is heard; and, secondly, is understood and will be carried out. ("Aye, aye, sir" to officers) Azimuth compass – An instrument employed for ascertaining |
During World War I, what was the occupation of E.E. Cummings, Walt Disney, Ernest Hemmingway and Somerset Maugham? | First World War.com - Prose & Poetry - Literary Ambulance Drivers What's New Prose & Poetry - Literary Ambulance Drivers A remarkable number of well known authors were ambulance drivers during World War I. Among them were Ernest Hemingway, John Dos Passos, E.E. Cummings, and Somerset Maugham. Robert Service, the writer of Yukon poetry including The Shooting of Dan McGrew, and Charles Nordhoff, co-author of Mutiny On the Bounty, drove ambulances in the Great War. Sponsored Links At least 23 well known literary figures drove ambulances in the First World War. If the list were expanded to include those working in medically related fields during the war, such names as Gertrude Stein, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, and E.M. Forster could be added. The concentration of famous writers as ambulance drivers is unique to the First World War. W.H. Auden drove an ambulance in the Spanish Civil War and Walt Whitman sat with the wounded of the American Civil War. Novelist Vance Bourjaily and playwright John Patrick drove ambulances in World War II for the American Field Service. But that seems to be the extent of famous author's association with wartime medical matters in other wars. This raises several questions: Why did numerous future literary figures volunteer for ambulance work in the First World War? Why not in other wars? Did the ambulance work influence their later lives and their writing? The answers to these questions tend to shed light on the times in which these writers lived and the changes which occurred in American society during the period of the First World War. The Dismal Past One good reason writers had not joined ambulance services in previous wars was a lack of such ambulance services to join. Although military field hospitals and ambulance waggons were introduced by Queen Isabella's forces in the 1480's, the first organized field transport of wounded during battle in vehicles designed for that purpose did not take place until 1792, when Dominique-Jean Larrey, chief surgeon of the Grand Armee of France, created the first ambulance wagons specifically designed as ambulances. They had removable litters and places for storing bandaging supplies and refreshments. Larrey also designed a pack animal litter for wounded. His basic designs were used by armies worldwide until the advent of motorized ambulances about 100 years later. There were wagons used as ambulances in the American Civil War. At first their reputation was bad. At Bull Run the ambulances were "driven by civilian drunkards and thieves who ran when they heard the guns," one author wrote. As the war progressed, Jonathan Letterman, medical director of the Army of the Potomac, assigned specific ambulance corps to each army corps and ambulance service was improved. The Japanese specifically used Letterman's ambulance plan in the Russo-Japanese War (1904-05) while the Russians did not have an organized ambulance service. Armies in general in the mid-nineteenth century were not noted for quality medical care. In 1869, Deputy Inspector-General T. Longmore, honorary surgeon to Queen Victoria, wrote in his A Treatise on the Transport of Sick and Wounded Troops that the ambulance systems were the least satisfactory part of the medical department, which itself was the least satisfactory part of the military. A difficulty with ambulances was that a vehicle pulled by an animal was necessarily slow and, with the rough terrain usually found in battle areas, the patient was likely to die from the trip itself. It was more pathetic than glamorous. It was also under military discipline, a status many with artistic temperaments would find disagreeable. A volunteer ambulance service, the Anglo-American Ambulance, was organized by A |
Who played the 'Scarecrow' in the Judy Garland film, 'The Wizard Of Oz'? | Wizard of Oz, The (1939) -- (Movie Clip) Over The Rainbow You will receive an email shortly to confirm your email address. Wizard of Oz, The (1939) -- (Movie Clip) Over The Rainbow title details and video sharing options now playing Wizard of Oz, The (1939) -- (Movie Clip) Over The Rainbow Still in the not-color opening in Kansas, worried Dorothy (Judy Garland) expresses Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg's famous song, in The Wizard Of Oz, 1939. View the TCMDb entry for The Wizard of Oz (1939) share video Wizard of Oz, The (1939) -- (Movie Clip) Over The... Still in the not-color opening in Kansas, worried Dorothy... Wizard of Oz, The (1939) -- (Movie Clip)... Wizard of Oz, The (1939) -- (Movie Clip) Over The Rainbow Still in the not-color opening in Kansas, worried Dorothy (Judy Garland) expresses Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg's famous song, in The Wizard Of Oz, 1939.> Wizard of Oz, The (1939) -- (1949 Re-issue... Wizard of Oz, The (1939) -- (1949 Re-issue Trailer) Wizard of Oz, The (1939) -- (1949... Wizard of Oz, The (1939) -- (1949 Re-issue Trailer) A Kansas farm girl dreams herself into a magical land where she must fight a wicked witch to escape in The Wizard of Oz (1939), starring Judy Garland.> Wizard of Oz, The (1939) -- (Movie Clip) Bang On... Dorothy (Judy Garland) and the Scarecrow (Ray Bolger)... Dorothy (Judy Garland) and the Scarecrow... Wizard of Oz, The (1939) -- (Movie Clip) Bang On My Chest Dorothy (Judy Garland) and the Scarecrow (Ray Bolger) discover the Tin Man (Jack Haley) during an apple fight with the talking trees, in MGM's The Wizard Of Oz, 1939.> Wizard of Oz, The (1939) -- (Movie Clip)... Dorothy (Judy Garland) and Toto arrive at the farmhouse just... Wizard of Oz, The (1939) -- (Movie Clip)... Wizard of Oz, The (1939) -- (Movie Clip) We're Not In Kansas Anymore Dorothy (Judy Garland) and Toto arrive at the farmhouse just as the cyclone is approaching, Victor Fleming directing and A. Arnold Gillespie's special effects transporting them, in The Wizard Of Oz, 1939.> Houston Post Contest Winners - (A Short Subject) Houston Post Contest Winners Contest winners tour MGM studios and... Houston Post Contest Winners - (A Short Subject) In late 1938, contest winners tour MGM studios and visit the set of The Wizard Of Oz including Buddy Ebsen, then cast as the Tin Man.> Wizard Of Oz, The (1939) -- (Movie Clip) If I Only... Just begun following the yellow brick road, Dorothy (Judy... Wizard Of Oz, The (1939) -- (Movie Clip)... Wizard Of Oz, The (1939) -- (Movie Clip) If I Only Had A Brain Just begun following the yellow brick road, Dorothy (Judy Garland) meets the Scarecrow (Ray Bolger) who has Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg's If I Only Had A Brain all ready, in The Wizard Of Oz, 1939.> A. Arnold Gillespie -- (Movie Promo) Friday Night... Promo for TCM's Friday Night Spotlight for April, 2015,... A. Arnold Gillespie -- (Movie Promo)... A. Arnold Gillespie -- (Movie Promo) Friday Night Spotlight Promo for TCM's Friday Night Spotlight for April, 2015, Academy Award winners Ben Burtt and Craig Barron join Ben Mankiewicz for a salute to special effects wizard A. Arnold "Buddy" Gillespie, every Friday at 8pm ET starting April 3rd.> Wizard Of Oz, The (1939) -- (Movie Clip) I'd... As chilling as any sequence, Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and... Wizard Of Oz, The (1939) -- (Movie Clip)... Wizard Of Oz, The (1939) -- (Movie Clip) I'd Turn Back If I Were You! As chilling as any sequence, Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Lion (Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr), sent to the retrieve the Wicked Witchs broomstick, run into trouble as she (Margaret Hamilton) looses the flying monkeys, in MGMs The Wizard Of Oz, 1939. > |
Who played the part of 'Paganini' in the film, 'The Magic Bow'? | The Magic Bow Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 17 out of 18 people found the following review useful: Better than expected from Australia 9 October 2002 The Magic Bow is usually known as the "worst" of the Gainsborough costumers - to call it that shows how very good all the others are, because this one is by no means poor, though the ending falls a little short. The actresses, who apparently hated the whole thing, don't let a bit of that show, although Stewart Granger looks a bit uncomfortable at times - perhaps the daggy long hair? The main three assume almost identical roles to those in Madonna Of The Seven Moons - Stewart Granger is perfectly content with his mistress Jean Kent until beautiful Phyllis Calvert comes on the scene - then it's watch out Bianchi! In this, he's a poor violinist and she's a noblewoman who falls for him, but is unfortunately betrothed to another, and can not get out of the situation. The whole thing is filled with some very lovely music, and is terribly romantic, probably more so than most of the other costumers. But, the plot is pretty thin, and Granger's performance is a little tired. 9/10 - raised an extra point by both the girls who really give it their all. Was the above review useful to you? 15 out of 17 people found the following review useful: Great film chronicling the life and times of famous Italian violinist Nicolo Paganini from Australia 16 July 2003 This movie is pretty a good costume drama from the Gainsborough stable about famous Italian violinist Nicolo Paganini, set in the 17th century around the time of Napoleon. The Film on a basic level, is a rags to riches tale and also includes a love story, various complications amount as a result. On a technical level I was really impressed with how Stuart Granger did all the violin finger movements and bow strokes himself, all seemingly in synchronization with all the musical selections played in the film. No double or close up shots here, ala Hurmoresque with John Garfield. He's quite convincing as the 17th century violinist. The music in the film is great and a real treat for anyone who likes the violin, (though I'm no expert here, just very pleasing to the ear). The title might be seen as a little misleading, as the bow isn't really magic at all, though I suppose some might beg to differ when talking about a Strativarious. This is definitely one of the better Gainsborough costume pictures. All in all a great film with good performances all around, and I'd give it 3.5 stars out of 5. Just one postscript, if anyone is after a good read I can wholeheartedly recommend Stuart Granger's autobiography "Sparks Fly Upwards". His real life was as much of a drama and adventure as it was in any of his movies. Was the above review useful to you? 11 out of 12 people found the following review useful: Mr. Paganini, Sotto Voce from Buffalo, New York 27 October 2009 The Magic Bow is the alleged story of 19th century violin virtuoso and composer Niccolo Paganini as played by Stewart Granger. Granger looks the part and plays it well, at least what I heard of it. I'm not sure if it was the film or the VHS copy I saw, but the music score drowned out the players during much of the film. It would have helped to have been a lip reader and then only if the players were facing the camera head on. The great Yehudi Menuhin did the playing for Granger and if this had been one of his concerts that would have been just fine. After consulting the Wikipedia article on Paganini I found the Magic Bow to be quite a work of fiction. The plot has Granger as the young violin prodigy, seemingly content with his music and mistress Jean Kent who is also a budding singer. But one sight of Phyllis Calvert, a noblewoman quite a bit above him on the social scale and Granger starts losing sight of his career goals. It also doesn't help that French nobleman Dennis Price is also interested in Calvert and he's willing to back his desires up with a sword. The article contains no mention of Calvert or Price's character, but in real life Paganini and Bianca did have a kid out of wedlo |
Who played the Resident Magistrate in Channel Four TV's 'The Irish R.M.'? | The Irish R. M. - Show News, Reviews, Recaps and Photos - TV.com The Irish R. M. EDIT The Irish R.M. was based on the stories by Somerville and Ross and tells of the adventures of the monocled Major Sinclair Yeates (played by Peter Bowles) as an English army officer who resigns his commission and becomes the Resident Magistrate in a rural Ireland village at the end of the nineteenth century. He finds himself living in a ramshackle old manor house surrounded by the colourful and eccentric inhabitants of the district... Especially the Knox family, who seem to have a finger in every pie. Last Man Standing A House Divided NEW NEW ABC Important: You must only upload images which you have created yourself or that you are expressly authorised or licensed to upload. By clicking "Publish", you are confirming that the image fully complies with TV.com’s Terms of Use and that you own all rights to the image or have authorization to upload it. Please read the following before uploading Do not upload anything which you do not own or are fully licensed to upload. The images should not contain any sexually explicit content, race hatred material or other offensive symbols or images. Remember: Abuse of the TV.com image system may result in you being banned from uploading images or from the entire site – so, play nice and respect the rules! Choose background: |
What is 'Mal de Mer'? | mal de mer - definition of mal de mer in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of mal de mer in English: mal de mer [mass noun] Seasickness. Example sentences ‘I have seen all too many a fisherperson's day ruined by the onset of mal de mer, so I wanted to share some tips I've learned over the years.’ ‘Being seasick, or, mal de mer, as the French say, is not fun.’ ‘It has become one of the most popular mal de mer remedies and many say it's the only thing that brings them relief.’ ‘They also have shown in very good studies that the best drug for mal de mer is scopolamine, recently placed back on the market by the FDA in transdermal form.’ ‘Secondly, alcohol is a major dehydrator; heat, wave motion and booze cruising is a sure recipe for spiraling mal de mer.’ ‘He had been feeling definite symptoms of mal de mer, caused more from his previous evening's carousing than from the motion of the boat.’ Origin Which is the correct spelling? lunch Which is the correct spelling? mootch Which is the correct spelling? beach Which is the correct spelling? attach Which is the correct spelling? approatch Which is the correct spelling? butterscoch Which is the correct spelling? drench Which is the correct spelling? huntch Which is the correct spelling? boch Which is the correct spelling? besmirtch You scored /10 practise again? Retry Most popular in the world Australia |
Which American actor played a submarine 'skipper' in the films 'Operation Petticoat' 1959 and 'Destination Tokyo'? | Operation Petticoat (1959) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error World War 2 comedy about a submarine commander who finds himself stuck with a decrepit (and pink) sub, a con-man executive officer and a group of army nurses. Director: Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 28 titles created 20 Sep 2011 a list of 43 titles created 25 Jan 2012 a list of 35 titles created 10 Nov 2012 a list of 25 titles created 22 Jun 2014 a list of 25 titles created 07 Mar 2015 Search for " Operation Petticoat " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 4 nominations. See more awards » Photos During WW2, a man persuaded to live on an isolated island and spot aircraft finds himself responsible for a teacher and several students, all female. Director: Ralph Nelson A rich businessman and a young woman are attracted to each other, but he only wants an affair while she wants to save her virginity for marriage. Director: Delbert Mann Captain Henri Rochard is a French officer assigned to work with Lieut. Catherine Gates. Through a wacky series of misadventures, they fall in love and marry. When the war ends, Capt. ... See full summary » Director: Howard Hawks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.8/10 X Anna Kalman is a London based actress. She has been unable to find love in her life. The reason why she came home early from a vacation to Majorca fits into that theme, as the man she met ... See full summary » Director: Stanley Donen During the housing shortage of the Summer Olympic Games in 1964, two men and a woman share a small apartment in Tokyo, and the older man soon starts playing Cupid to the younger pair. Director: Charles Walters Victor and Hillary are down on their luck to the point that they allow tourists to take guided tours of their castle. But Charles Delacro, a millionaire oil tycoon, visits, and takes a ... See full summary » Director: Stanley Donen Three decorated Navy pilots finagle a four day leave in San Francisco. They procure a posh suite at the hotel and Commander Crewson, a master of procurement, arranges to populate it with ... See full summary » Director: Stanley Donen A high school girl falls for a playboy artist, with screwball results. Director: Irving Reis A man and his wife decide they can afford to have a house in the country built to their specifications. It's a lot more trouble than they think. Director: H.C. Potter A chemist finds his personal and professional life turned upside down when one of his chimpanzees finds the fountain of youth. Director: Howard Hawks A couple's big dreams give way to a life full of unexpected sadness and unexpected joy. Director: George Stevens Dr. Noah Praetorius falls in love with Debra, a student who finds out that she is pregnant by her old boyfriend. Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz Edit Storyline A submarine newly commissioned is damaged in the opening days of WW II. A captain, looking for a command insists he can get it to a dockyard and captain it. Going slowly to this site, they find a stranded group of Army nurses and must take them aboard. How bad can it get? Trying to get a primer coat on the sub, they have to mix white and red in order to have enough. When forced to flee the dock during an air attack, they find themselves with the world's only Pink submarine, still with 5 women in the tight quarters of a submarine. Written by John Vogel <[email protected]> Submerged with 5 Girls...No wonder the S.S. Sea Tige |
In Charles Kingsley's, 'The Water Babies', who made 'Tom' sweep chimneys? | Revising the Fairytale: Charles Kingsley's The Water Babies Revising the fairytale: Charles Kingsley's The Water Babies Siobhan Lam '08, Brown University [ Victorian Web Home —> Authors —> Genre, Technique, and Style —> Victorian Children's Literature —> Charles Kingsley ] Charles Kingsley heavy handedly applies the time-honored tradition of the fairy tale to his famous children's novel, The Water Babies: A fairytale for a landbaby. From referencing fairytales in his title, Kingsley begins in traditional fairytale manner: Once upon a time there was a little chimney-sweep, and his name was Tom. That is a short name, and you have heard it before, so you will not have much trouble in remembering it. He lived in a great town in the North Country, where there were plenty of chimneys to sweep, and plenty of money for Tom to earn and his master to spend. He could not read nor write, and did not care to do either; and he never washed himself, for there was no water up the court where he lived. He had never been taught to say his prayers. He never had heard of God, or of Christ, except in words which you never have heard, and which it would have been well if he had never heard. He cried half his time, and laughed the other half. [5] Dirty little Tom appears to be very much the Victorian anti-protagonist. This graceless scamp lacks all the virtuous morality beloved by evangelical writers and indeed, seems almost unredeemable being neither educated nor religious. One can imagine Mrs. Trimmer and Maria Edgeworth up in arms over Kingsley's introduction of this amoral chimney sweeper. Tom lives a simple life divided between tears and laughter. However, while Kingsley's novel takes a significantly large step away from the grim didactic moralism of traditional Victorian children's literature, The Water Babies remains the work of a faithful British Victorian preacher, for Kingsley's views on faith, morality and education permeate text, producin g a liberal Protestant version of the older religious tracts for children . The mysterious Irishwoman predicts the novel's ending and the underlying didacticism of the book, when she warns Grimes and Tom, that "I have one more word for you both; for you will both see me again before all is over. Those that wish to be clean, clean they will be; and those that wish to be foul, foul they will be. Remember" (13). Tom embarks upon all sorts of adventures underwater, but despite the water babies' fun and games, the lesson for naughty boys and foul men remains as stern as any traditional evangelical writer would have penned: Tom travels to the Other-End-of-Nowhere to forgive Grimes who is stuck in Chimney no. 345 where he is "so sooty, and bleared, and ugly, that Tom could hardly bear to look at him. And in his mouth was a pipe; but it was not alight; though he was pulling at it with all his might" (203) In order to get to the beautiful place, Tom must forgive and rescue someone whom he hates, Mr. Grimes. Indeed, despite the fantastical addition of the living truncheons who guard Grimes' chimney, the reference here to Christian goodwill and forgiveness can hardly be missed. Furthermore, Kingsley refers to cleanliness and dirtiness constantly, both in terms of physical hygiene and spiritual health. Tom feverishly wishes to clean himself so that he may enter the church, "I must be quick and wash myself; the bells are ringing quite loud now; and they will stop soon, and then the door will be shut, and I shall never be able to get in at all" (38). Thus despite Kingsley's frequent reminders to his audience that they are, after all, reading a fairy tale, the narrator's numerous asides closely resemble lessons albeit gently administered. For instance, while Kingsley notes that "There must be fairies; for this is a fairy tale: and how can one have a fairy tale if there are no fairies?" (40), he continues a few pages later to chide his audience: [Tom] too was like some other little boys, very fond of hunting and tormenting creatures for mere sport. Some people say that boys cannot help it; that it is nature, and |
To which native American tribe did Chief Crazy Horse belong? | Crazy Horse - Native American History - HISTORY.com Google Since his violent and controversial death, Crazy Horse, or Tashunka Witko, has become almost a mythical figure of the Great Plains Indian wars. The place and date of his birth are uncertain, but he was probably born in the early 1840s near Bear Butte on the Belle Fourche River in South Dakota . His father was a medicine man of the Oglala subtribe, his mother a Brulé. There has been much speculation about the origin of the name Crazy Horse, but most historians now agree that his father had the same name. As a youth he was known as Curly, but acquired the father’s name after proving himself in combat. Did You Know? The Crazy Horse monument in South Dakota has been under construction since 1948. When it is completed, it will be the world's largest sculpture. He was below average height, his body lithe, his hair and complexion lighter than that of most Indians. Various photographs bear his name, but most have been discredited, and probably none is genuine. Except for his last days near Fort Robinson, Nebraska , he was out of reach of frontier photographers. His first encounter with U.S. soldiers was on the old Oregon Trail, July 25, 1865, at Platte Bridge, where he acted as a decoy to draw soldiers out of their defenses. During the following year, when soldiers marched up the Bozeman Trail to build forts, Crazy Horse honed his skills as a guerrilla fighter and studied the ways of his military adversaries. In December 1866, when the Sioux and Cheyenne combined to challenge Fort Phil Kearny, Crazy Horse’s daring as a leader of the decoy warriors brought Lt. Col. William J. Fetterman and eighty men into an ambush that became known as the Fetterman massacre. During the following decade, Crazy Horse joined Sitting Bull in an unyielding determination to defend the Black Hills and resist reservation control. When the U.S. Army mounted a three-pronged military operation in 1876 to drive the “free” Plains Indians onto reservations, Crazy Horse confronted the column led by Gen. George Crook at Rosebud Creek, June 17. He concentrated his warriors against weak spots in Crook’s lines, fighting hand to hand at times to win the day. After the battle, the victors rode over to the Little Bighorn to join Sitting Bull’s large encampment of Sioux and Cheyenne. On the twenty-fifth, Gen. George A. Custer’s column attacked the camp, and Crazy Horse and Gall, a chief of the Hunkpapa Sioux, led their warriors in a pincers attack that quickly enveloped Custer’s divided cavalry and wiped it out. Other military forces pursued the Indians, eventually driving Sitting Bull into Canada. Crazy Horse and his followers attempted to hold out in remote areas of the Yellowstone country, but soldiers hunted them relentlessly. On May 6, 1877, he gave himself up and spent the summer near Fort Robinson, awaiting the assignment to a reservation that had been promised him for surrendering. The events affecting Crazy Horse during that long summer were imbued with elements of classical tragedy. Deceptions, betrayals, and false rumors engulfed him. He was disliked by some of the older Indian leaders, and because of his popularity among the young warriors, rumors spread that he was planning an outbreak. When on September 5 he was arrested, he offered no resistance at first. But when he saw that he was to be locked in a guardhouse, he struggled with his captors and was stabbed to death. From the day of its occurrence this incident has been described in several versions, all adding to the mystique of Crazy Horse. The Reader’s Companion to American History. Eric Foner and John A. Garraty, Editors. Copyright © 1991 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Tags |
What was the name of the American spy-ship captured by the North Koreans on 24th January 1968? | 40 Years After Capture, USS Pueblo Crew Reunites | Fox News 40 Years After Capture, USS Pueblo Crew Reunites Published September 06, 2008 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Email Print JERICHO, Vt. – Ralph McClintock expected only a three-week mission when he boarded the USS Pueblo in January 1968. Instead, he and his shipmates became pawns in a Cold War sideshow when North Korea captured the Navy spy ship and imprisoned its 82 crew members. Some still suffer the physical effects of torture or malnutrition they suffered in 11 months of captivity. McClintock is proud of his service as a 24-year-old communications technician and the bonds he made with his crew mates, but that pride is tinged with bitterness. "We were treated as heroes when we got back, but what the Navy, the institution of the Navy really wanted, in my opinion, is the Pueblo to have sunk," McClintock said at his Jericho home. "When we came back, the Navy now has to look at itself and they don't like to look at themselves." On Wednesday, 40 of the 69 surviving crew members will gather in neighboring Essex for a four-day reunion featuring exhibits and speeches by experts on U.S.-Korean relations. McClintock, the host for the reunion, isn't the only one who is disillusioned. "I think the crew has always wanted someone in the Navy to stand up and say 'Hey, you guys did a great job in a poorly conceived mission without any backup,"' said Skip Schumacher, 65, of St. Louis, a lieutenant junior grade on the ship. Their capture was almost overshadowed in a year that saw the Tet offensive in Vietnam, the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy, and riots at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. "This was a difficult and humiliating event," said Mitch Lerner, who teaches American diplomatic history at Ohio State University and wrote a book about the Pueblo. "It wasn't just an American ship that was captured. The crew was beaten and publicly humiliated and the U.S. couldn't do anything about it," said Lerner, who will speak at the reunion. The crew kept the military chain of command alive and resisted their captors. They planted defiant codes into forced letters of confession and extended their middle fingers when North Koreans photographed them and sent the images around the world. But when they came home, most of the young sailors acknowledged they gave the enemy more than their name, rank and serial number. "They've been living with that all these years," Schumacher said. A Navy spokesman, Lt. j.g. Thomas Buck, said no appropriate Navy official was available to comment on the criticisms of the Navy's handling of the Pueblo incident and its aftermath. McClintock, then a ham radio operator, volunteered for the Pueblo. He was accustomed to the spy-versus-spy culture of the Cold War, when American and Soviet naval vessels shadowed and occasionally harassed each other. On Jan. 23, after being harassed for a day, North Korean patrol boats opened fire on the Pueblo. The U.S. says the Pueblo was in international water; North Korea says it was in its territory. One sailor was killed by the gunfire. Lerner said the military's failure to protect the Pueblo wasn't sinister. "The American government and the American military assumed this ship would be safe because the Soviets did similar things to us," Lerner said. "No one stopped to think the Soviet Union and the North Koreans were not the same thing." As prisoners, the enlisted men lived eight or so to a room while the officers had private rooms. "Your daily life is so bloody slow, it's like the time you were awake, instead of 12 or 14 hours, it feels like it's 40 hours. But when you go to sleep, it's total freedom, sleep instantly, soundly, never wake up until the next morning," McClintock said. "That's the freedom, just absolute freedom. The dreams are unbelievable. You dream of the good things." Lerner said U.S. officials realized military action would not have brought the crew home alive. "The praise that (President) Lyndon Johnson got for acting like a diplomat was really significant," said Lern |
To which native American tribe did the great war leader Geronimo, belong? | Geronimo - Native American History - HISTORY.com Google When Geronimo died, he had been a legend for more than a generation. But his courage and determination did more than provide a battle cry for paratroopers of another day. It helped sustain the spirits of his people, the Chiricahua Apaches, in the last desperate days of the Indian wars. Geronimo was born in the upper Gila River country of Arizona . He came to maturity in the final years of Mexican rule of the region. His antagonism toward the Mexicans was as deep-rooted as it was understandable. In one fateful encounter, Mexican soldiers killed his mother, his wife, and his three small children. This tragic event steeled the young man for a long life of frequent conflict. In 1848, soon after the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo , in which Mexico ceded extensive lands in the Southwest to the United States, the Anglo-Americans made it clear they intended to restrict the old patterns of raiding and territorial use by the different Apache bands. The Anglo-American mines, ranches, and communities disrupted established Apache lifeways. The intruders set limits on where the Apaches could live and how. The Apaches, of course, had other ideas. The initial reservation established for the Chiricahua Apaches in 1872 included at least a portion of their homeland. The Chiricahuas were unhappy with the prospect of any reservation life, but their dismay turned to anger when they were evicted from this reserve and forcibly gathered with other Apache groups on the San Carlos Reservation in Arizona in the mid-1870s. Geronimo bitterly resented the move, and he especially disliked San Carlos. For the next decade he and his followers repeatedly broke out from what they saw as imprisonment. Once clear of San Carlos, they were difficult to locate and bring back, for they knew well the country of southern Arizona and northern Mexico. Time after time, Geronimo sought a more unfettered existence, despite the best efforts of the U.S. Army. Geronimo’s repeated escapes embarrassed and provoked politicians, army officers, and the non-Indian populace of the Southwest. His very name brought terror to the people who continually heard of his evading capture and occasionally killing Anglo-Americans and Mexicans. Territorial newspaper headlines blared his name, time and again. His final surrender to Gen. Nelson Miles in Skeleton Canyon, Arizona, just north of the Mexican border, on September 4, 1886, truly marked the end of a chapter in Apache and western American history. It meant exile for himself and almost four hundred of his fellows. They were sent by train to incarceration at Fort Pickens, Florida ; Mount Vernon Barracks, Alabama ; and finally, in 1894, Fort Sill, near Lawton, Oklahoma . Geronimo spent more than fourteen years at Fort Sill, although he was allowed sporadically to appear at world’s fairs and other gatherings. He was a celebrity in defeat but still a captive when he died and was buried at Fort Sill in the new state of Oklahoma. Angie Debo, Geronimo: The Man, His Time, His Place (1976). PETER IVERSON The Reader’s Companion to American History. Eric Foner and John A. Garraty, Editors. Copyright © 1991 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Tags |
Who portrayed the rugby-playing miner in the film, 'This Sporting Life'? | Rugby Movies The Internet is a wonderful thing. With just a few clicks of the mouse, from home, you can now access all sorts of information. While still more useful for pop culture types of information rather than information in detail - you must still rely on a library for that - the technology has revolutionized the way we gain facts and knowledge. The Internet Movie Database is a resource I find myself using all the time, and one uneventful afternoon, while wondering what else I could add to this web site, it occurred to me that I didn't know what, if any, movies on the subject of rugby were available. Sure, the silver screen is lousy with films about basketball, baseball and football, but where are the rugby films? A quick search on the IMDB listed these, a few of which have I seen. You can go to the IMDB entry by clicking on the movie title. Forever Strong - Starring Gary Cole and Sean Astin; set at Highland High School in Salt Lake City, Utah. Larry Gelwix, whom I once interviewed , is portrayed in this. I believe this is the first movie by Americans about American rugby. Anyway, thanks to Bob, my Old Boy friend with a DVD, I finally saw it. It was excellent. Oh, it had a lot of the usual sports film tropes, but at least this time it was about rugby, which was novel. A nit: At one point, just before the match, the coach puts a kid who usually plays winger into the hooker position. No responsible high school rugby coach would do this. Front row positions require training and practice, and hooker, as it happens, is the position where one is most likely to receive a grievous spine injury . (At least in the U.S.) As one hooker friend described it to me, "the scrum position feels a lot like being crucified." The coach who is highlighted in this production, Larry Gelwix, wouldn't do that. Another nit: At one point Highland High is shown playing during a thunder and lightning storm. Any USA Rugby certified referee would end the match. But this is still a wonderful film - it doesn't overstay its welcome, moves right along, has a compelling plot and cast and, best of all, promotes rugby. Well done. Go Dragons! - A Rugby Story - A 45 minute documentary about a gay men's rugby club in Chicago. I liked it because the situations are recognizable to just about any men's rugby club, gay or straight, and it's well-directed. Borstal Boy - A movie about the Irish writer Brendan Behan as a sixteen year-old, when he served time in a British juvenile detention center (a borstal) for attempting to smuggle explosives. There's a scene where the "Army XV" plays the teenage prisoners. It's fairly well photographed and paced, but it doesn't last for long. Warbrick - From an Internet correspondent: "There is a new NZ short film called "Warbrick" that is based on the 1888/1889 NZ Natives rugby team. They went on a tour of 107 matches and were the first to wear the black jersey and silver fern. They were also the first team to perform the haka. The short film touches on the origins of these things which was the NZ Natives although not many people know about their story. There is a trailer on youtube - type in Warbrick and you will see a short trailer." I added the link above - the film is 12 minutes long. Alive (1993): Of course. Probably the rugby-related movie everyone thinks about. So well-covered I've given it its own section on this site! Nando Parrado, a member of the original Uruguayan team, stated in an interview , "If we had been soccer players, we would have died." Later in the interview, this, "...he (Parrado) and the other surviving rugby players have nothing but praise for Marshall's movie: 'He went to the mountain with us, he lived with us, and he treated the story very, very accurately. We wouldn't change a thing.'" I've seen it; it's a good film. I found the crash landing sequence to be much more unsettling than the brief scenes of people eating human meat. (I'm sure I'll think of this film whenever I board a plane.) One wouldn't assume a film that has cannibalism as one of its themes would be something Disney (Touchstone) would |
On which river does the legendary 'Lorelei' lie in wait? | Lorelei - Baby Girl Name Meaning and Origin | Oh Baby! Names Lorelei Conservative Etymology & Historical Origin - Lorelei Lorelei is a name with two theorized etymologies. First, it’s the combination of an Old German word “lureln” meaning “murmuring” plus a Celtic word “ley” meaning “rock”. Second, it could be derived from the Germanic "lauern" (meaning “to lurk or lie in wait”) along with the aforementioned Celtic word for rock. Therefore, the name either means “murmuring rock” or “lurking rock”. Lorelei is the name of a rock positioned on the banks of the Rhine, a European river flowing from Switzerland to the North Sea. The Lorelei (or Loreley) rock is located at the narrowest point of the river and is therefore subjected to strong currents and rocky conditions which have caused scores of maritime accidents (the heavy currents create the “murmuring” sound owing to the rock’s name). As such, various legends concerning the dangerous rock have sprung up around Lorelei by German poets (the rock is located on a portion of the river located in Germany). In one story, Lorelei, having been spurned by her lover, lures fishermen to the rock (and their death) with her enchanting songs. After being condemned to a nunnery for her bad deeds by a local religious leader, she falls from the rock herself and dies (the rock henceforth echoes her name forevermore). In another story, Lorelei is a beautiful fair maiden who, perched at the top of the rocks, innocently combs through her beautiful golden hair. The fisherman below, distracted by her beauty, drive their boats into the rocks or run them aground in the water. American author Anita Loos used the name Lorelei Lee for her central character in her jazz-age defining novel “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” (1925) which was later adapted into a highly popular musical (1949) and film (1953). The character of Lorelei was probably most famously portrayed by the legendary Marilyn Monroe. Just as the lovely siren who "lurks" upon the rock along the German banks of the Rhine “murmuring” her songs and enchanting every man below, so too does Loos' blonde beauty Lorelei in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” captivate all of the poor lovesick men around her. Lorelei will always be associated with a beautiful yet dangerous seductress (like Lolita, Scarlett, Jezebel and Delilah). Popularity of the Name Lorelei Lorelei is at the height of her popularity on the American female naming charts right now. First appearing on the charts in 1938, the name was likely influenced by Anita Loos’ 1925 best-selling novel “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” which featured the memorable Alabama blonde character Lorelei Lee. The name only stayed on the charts at low levels of usage for five years before returning again in 1951 (thanks to the popular musical based on the novel which introduced to the stage a young Carol Channing). The movie version was released in 1953 with the iconic Marilyn Monroe. Still, this exotic name was only used sparingly, and finally disappeared from the charts altogether in 1959. Lorelei retreated to the shadows for over 40 years and completely off the American radar until this century (2004). It appears that a TV show called “The Gilmore Girls” helped popularize the name once again; featuring three generations of women named Lorelai (noticed the slight respelling). Even though the show is now off the air, the name Lorelei is sticking to the charts with increasing usage. Whether parents are recalling the mysterious German legends of the Lorelei Rock or the beautiful blonde bombshell from “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” or if the younger generations are simply attracted to the offbeat name of some television characters, Lorelei seems to be striking a chord. There’s something poetic about the name Lorelei (it almost feels Hawaiian like Leilani). The name conjures up mystery, romance and danger (as well as beautiful, innocuous gold-digging blondes). Lorelei is not a heavily used female name and so still feels like an original choice. Nicknames include Rory, Lory, Lore, and Lei. There will likely be issues with pronunc |
"Which film producer reputedly said, ""Include me, out""?" | Gentlemen, You May Include Me Out | Quote Investigator Gentlemen, You May Include Me Out Samuel Goldwyn? Herbert Fields? June Provines? Sheilah Graham? Alva Johnston? Apocryphal? Dear Quote Investigator: Movie mogul Samuel Goldwyn was famous for his creative and idiosyncratic use of the English language. Hollywood legend asserts that Goldwyn participated in a complex, protracted, and tense corporate negotiation in the 1930s. But he was unhappy with the final deal, and he expressed disenchantment with these classic words: Gentlemen, you may include me out. Would you please explore this statement? Quote Investigator: When Samuel Goldwyn was profiled in LIFE magazine in 1959 he adamantly denied that he used the expression: “Include me out”. Instead, Goldwyn contended that he uttered the prosaic “Gentlemen, I’m withdrawing from the association.” Yet, the colorful remark has been ascribed to him since the 1930s. The earliest evidence located by QI did not link the phrase to Goldwyn. The words appeared in a newspaper serialization of a 1933 movie titled “Let’s Fall In Love”. Herbert Fields crafted the story and the screenplay of the romantic musical though it was not clear who penned the serialization which was published in February 1934. 1 In the following passage, two characters on a movie set were conversing: Rose Forsell was a temperamental star, and Max was a film producer. Forsell believed that she had been insulted, and she was threatening to return to Sweden while Max was attempting to mollify her. The word “Sweden” was spelled “Sveden” to depict Forsell’s accent. Boldface has been added to excerpts: 2 Forsell was in a towering rage “Ah! So now he insults me! So now I go back home—to Sveden!” Max walked up to her. “Wait a minute, Forsell. Don’t mind what Ken says. I didn’t say it. Include me out of it.” Forsell ignored Max. “And what’s more, I take the first boat back and I don’t never come back.” She turned on her heel and started away. By 1935 the phrase had moved from the realm of fiction to non-fiction. A popular “Chicago Tribune” columnist named June Provines recounted an incident with unnamed participants immersed in a business parley. The specified location was the “Hotel Sherman” which was probably a reference to the landmark Sherman House Hotel of Chicago: 3 It was a small business meeting at the Hotel Sherman. The men had met to sign an agreement, according to Henrietta Singer, who reports the incident. The proposition was written and read to them and all of them agreed except one. He walked away, ostensibly thinking it over. The rest looked at him inquiringly, awaiting his answer. After a long pause he gave it, “Include me out,” he said. Here are additional selected citations in chronological order. In 1936 the influential syndicated Hollywood gossip columnist Sheilah Graham attributed the expression to an unnamed “film executive”: 4 5 “Include me out of this,” said a prominent film executive, stamping out of a recent story conference. In April 1937 Sheilah Graham mentioned the expression again; this time she altered the phrasing slightly and attributed the words to “our pet producer”: 6 Our pet producer recently committed another word-tangle. “You can include me out,” he told his associates. In May 1937 the mass-circulation periodical “The Saturday Evening Post” published as its cover story the first installment of a serialization of a biography titled “The Great Goldwyn” by Alva Johnston. According to Johnston the remark was spoken by Samuel Goldwyn when he quit an association of movie producers: 7 8 He can often put things more forcefully in his own medium of expression than they could possibly be said in the king’s English. An ordinary man, on deciding to quit the Hays organization, might have turned to his fellow producers and said, “Gentlemen, I prefer to stand aloof,” or “Gentlemen, I have decided to go my own way.” Sam said, “Gentlemen, include me out.” In 1944 the industrious quotation collector Bennett Cerf published the compilation “Try and Stop Me” which included the following instance ascribed t |
The Queen and Princess Margaret were referred to as 'Brenda and Yvonne' by which magazine? | God Help the Queen God Help the Queen Two writers, in their different ways, investigate the paradoxes of a monarchy in a democracy. Read the First Chapter of The Queen | PLUS: THE TRUE ROYAL TRADITIONS, a royal reading list showing that royal divorces, a controversial Princess of Wales -- and a reigning family's failure to connect to the people -- are nothing new. By ANDREW SULLIVAN A Biography of Elizabeth II. By Ben Pimlott. Illustrated. 651 pp. New York: John Wiley & Sons. $30. Illustrated. 547 pp. New York: Warner Books. $27. n one of its more inspired innovations, the British satirical magazine Private Eye began in the 1980's to refer to the members of the Royal Family by a series of nicknames. The Queen was known as Brenda, and her husband was referred to as Keith. Charles was Brian, Margaret was Yvonne and Diana, the late Princess of Wales, was Cheryl. Maybe it takes a British antenna for class distinctions to get the full point of the joke but, as usual, the magazine was getting at a deeper truth. In the last 20 years, the Royals have become ever more indistinguishable from the least elevated of their subjects. The life of Charles has become, in hilarious but also powerful ways, the life of Brian. One of the many merits of Ben Pimlott's superbly judicious biography of Elizabeth II is that it understands this connection between monarchy and masses, and carefully evokes its political importance. The book is mercifully free from crude republicanism, but it also has a wry awareness of the paradox of a populist monarchy being at the center of a constitutional democracy. The Crown is not an adornment to Britain, Pimlott smartly explains, a useful tourist attraction or a mechanism for tabloid amusement. In a vital and often misunderstood way, it is Britain, ''not just a golden bauble on the top of a stone pyramid,'' in the words of A. N. Wilson, ''but more like the golden thread running through an entire tapestry.'' The very borders of the country mark a dynastic, not a democratic, achievement: a United Kingdom, in which there are no citizens, merely subjects. Members of Parliament swear an oath to the monarch, not to their constituents or, God forbid, the constitution; the armed forces formally bear the Queen's insignia; even the senior judiciary are officially her Majesty's council. It is easy to dismiss these formal powers, since they encompass negligible political independence. But Pimlott, a professor of politics and contemporary history at Birkbeck College, University of London, and also the biographer of Harold Wilson, among others, is too intelligent to dismiss them. He is aware that it is in the silences of the political drama that some of the most important plot developments take place. So he presents us with the story of the central, silent figure in the history of postwar Britain: Elizabeth Windsor. Her life begins in relative obscurity, the elder daughter of a stuttering, ineffectual Duke of York, who was never supposed to assume the throne. Albert, the eventual George VI, was a deeply reluctant King, thrust into the limelight after the self-destruction of a charismatic, modern (almost Dianalike) figure, Edward VIII, idolized, as Malcolm Muggeridge put it, ''as few men outside the Orient ever have been.'' ''If the worst happens and I have to take over,'' the bewildered Bertie wrote to a courtier as the cataclysm approached, ''you can be assured that I will do my best to clear up the inevitable mess, if the whole fabric does not crumble under the shock and strain of it all.'' So from the beginning the young Lilibet, as she was known, understood monarchy as a highly fragile contraption, traumatizing to the person she loved most deeply and all too easily destroyed by the pursuit of emotional sincerity. The character of her entire reign, Pimlott plausibly implies, can be seen as stemming from that earliest insight. So she never rocked the boat. She fell in love, it seems, with one man, and never dallied with another, before or after her wedding. The notion that she might put personal happiness ahead of duty see |
Sixty-two people survived which air disaster of 1937? | Eyewitness Eyewitness Scenes From Hell Herb Morrison - Hindenburg Disaster, 1937 One of the most famous broadcasts in the history of radio journalism is Herb Morrison’s 1937 eyewitness report of the explosion and crash of the German passenger airship, Hindenburg. On May 6, 1937, while preparing to land at the Lakehurst Naval Air Station in New Jersey, the Hindenburg burst into flames and crashed to the ground, killing thirty-five of the ninety-seven people on board and one member of the ground crew. Chicago radio station WLS had sent reporter Herb Morrison and sound engineer Charles Nehlsen to record the landing which was being celebrated as the first anniversary of the inauguration of transatlantic passenger service and the opening of the 1937 season. Morrison’s professional demeanor as he described the landing gave way to an emotional outburst of exclamations after the Hindenburg caught fire. Shaken and horrified, Morrison continued to record, struggling to compose himself as a hellish scene of fiery death unfolded before his eyes. Excerpts from audio recording of radio report on the Hindenburg disaster, May 6, 1937 Reporter Herb Morrison: “It’s fire and it crashing! . . . This is the worst of the worst catastrophes in the world! Oh, it’s crashing . . . oh, four or five hundred feet into the sky, and it’s a terrific crash, ladies and gentlemen. There’s smoke, and there’s flames, now, and the frame is crashing to the ground, not quite to the mooring mast. Oh, the humanity, and all the passengers screaming around here! . . . I can’t talk, ladies and gentlemen. Honest, it’s just laying there, a mass of smoking wreckage, and everybody can hardly breathe and talk . . . Honest, I can hardly breathe. I’m going to step inside where I cannot see it. . . .” An excerpt from the original recorded media is available in the Flash version of this exhibit. Later in the broadcast, as reporter Herb Morrison learned that there were survivors, he said, “I hope that it isn’t as bad as I made it sound at the very beginning.” Years later, Morrison recalled that he yelled “Oh, the humanity,” because he thought everyone on board had died; in fact, sixty-two of the people on board survived. Portions of the broadcast were aired for the first time the following day. The original disks on which the recording were made were donated to the National Archives by WLS, Chicago’s Prairie Farmer radio station, and are among the holdings of the Special Media Archives—Donated Materials. Donated Materials in the National Archives [200.1084] . |
What connects Kabul with Peshawar? | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | province, Pakistan | Britannica.com Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Alternative Titles: North-West Frontier Province, NWFP Related Topics Red Shirt movement Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, formerly North-West Frontier Province, northernmost province of Pakistan . It is bounded by Afghanistan to the west and north, Azad Kashmir and the Northern Areas (the Pakistani-administered areas of the Kashmir region) to the east and northeast, Punjab province to the southeast, and Balochistān province to the southwest. On the western boundary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, along the Afghan border, are the federally administered tribal areas, a series of semiautonomous areas that are ethnically homogeneous with the province but not politically connected to it. Peshawar is the provincial capital. Area province, 28,773 square miles (74,521 square km); federally administered tribal areas, 10,509 square miles (27,220 square km). Pop. (2006 est.) province, 21,392,000; federally administered tribal areas, 3,621,000. Islamia College, Peshawar, North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan. Maaajid/Maajid Bashir Geography The terrain consists of mountain ranges, undulating submontane areas, and plains surrounded by hills. In the north the mountain ranges generally run north-south; south of the Kābul River , which bisects the province from east to west, the ranges generally run east-west. The Hindu Kush region in the north, long noted for its scenic beauty, is divided by the Kunar River into two distinct ranges: the northern Hindu Kush and the Hindu Raj. Tirich Mir rises to 25,230 feet (7,690 metres) and is the highest peak of the northern Hindu Kush. To the south of the Hindu Raj lie the rugged basins of the Panjkora, Swat , and Kandia rivers. The Lesser Himalayas and the Sub-Himalayas are situated in the eastern part of the province and form definite ranges broken by hilly country and small plains. The region is seismically active, with frequent mild to moderate tremors. In 2005 a severe earthquake centered in nearby Azad Kashmir killed thousands. The fertile Vale of Peshawar extends northward along the Kābul River. Though it covers less than one-tenth of the province’s area, this region contains about half of its total population. The city of Peshawar lies in the western portion of the vale. West of Peshawar, the historic Khyber Pass is strategically important as the most easily negotiable route between Afghanistan and the Indian subcontinent. South of the Kābul River lies the east-west-trending Spīn Ghar (Safīd Kūh) Range. The Kurram, Tochi, and Gumal rivers drain the province’s southern region, and the Indus River forms part of the province’s eastern border. Similar Topics Alberta The climate varies with elevation. The mountain ranges experience cold winters and cool summers, and temperatures rise markedly toward the south. Precipitation over the province is variable but averages roughly 16 inches (400 mm) annually, with much of this occurring during the period from January to April. The mountain slopes in the north support stands of evergreen oak and pine. There are also extensive mountain grasslands. The hills to the south are sparsely covered with bushes, acacia, and grasses. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is inhabited mainly by the Pashtun , who are noted for their independence. The Pashtun comprise many tribes and clans, each taking great pride in its genealogy. Pashto is the main language in the province, except for some areas where Punjabi predominates, and virtually all of the population is Muslim. Only a small part of the overall population is urban. The province’s major cities include Peshawar, Mardan , Mingaora, Kohat , and Abbottabad . Educational progress in the province has been quite slow, and the literacy rate among the total population is lower than that of Pakistan as a whole. In the tribal areas on the province’s western fringe, the Pashtun tribes are free to govern themselves according to their own customs. Political and military agents who are responsible to the central government have the power to award or withhold subsidies and to control entry |
Who achieved fame for his ,'Confessions Of An English Opium Eater'? | Confessions of an English Opium Eater by Thomas de Quincey · OverDrive: eBooks, audiobooks and videos for libraries Biography & Autobiography Nonfiction First published in 1821, Thomas de Quincey's Confessions of an English Opium Eater is a memorable book that has achieved phenomenal success and fame all around the world. Today, it is part and parcel of English literature and heritage. The author speaks about his own experience with the substance in what is conventionally considered to be the earliest literary and intellectual examination of the subject. The book starts with de Quincey speaking about his childhood and teen years that he spent mostly as a vagrant strolling through the streets of London. The rest of the work is divided into two fundamental parts that de Quincey entitles "The Pleasures of Opium" and "The Pains of Opium." As their respective titles suggest, the two parts present the positive and the negative sides of opium-eating according to the very subjective view of the author. The first part is related to the early period of de Quincey's addiction when he was completely fascinated and absorbed by the extraordinary effects of the drug and seduced by their incomparable sweetness. In the later phase, however, de Quincey becomes aware of the serious damages that opium causes to physical as well as to mental health. |
Who wrote the 1948 novel, 'The Heart Of The Matter'? | Collecting The Heart Of the Matter by Greene, Graham - First edition identification guide Reviews (1) Graham Greene’s The Heart of the Matter, set in an unnamed West African colony towards the end of World War II, is loosely based on the author’s own experience as a British intelligence officer in Sierra Leone. The novel’s protagonist, Henry Scobie, struggles to make his miserable wife happy. In the process, Scobie begins to wonder if any individual can truly make another happy, resulting in a life-changing moral crisis. The Heart of the Matter, an insightful exploration of pity, suffering, religion, and responsibility, quickly became extremely popular, having sold more than 300,000 copies upon publication. The novel was critically acclaimed and received many favorable reviews. In 1948, The Heart of the Matter was awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction and it was shortlisted for the Best of the James Tait Black awardees in 2012. The novel is ranked 40th on Modern Library’s “100 Best” English-language novels of the 20th century and is also listed on TIME’s “100 Best Novels” (since 1923). First edition identification and notes William Heinemann first published The Heart of the Matter in London in 1948. Bound in dark blue cloth, the 297-page first edition states “First Published 1948” on the copyright page with no additional printings listed. The original dust jack is red with darkened corners and white text. Other collectible or notable editions The Viking Press published the first US edition of The Heart of the Matter later in 1948. face-to-face : Review this book (Want a chance to win $50 ? Log-in or create an account first!) (You'll be automatically entered for a chance to win $50!) |
Who did Jeremy Thorpe replace as leader of the Liberal Party? | Jeremy Thorpe - obituary - Telegraph Obituaries Jeremy Thorpe - obituary Jeremy Thorpe was a charismatic leader of the Liberal Party who fell from grace in one of the most spectacular political scandals of the 20th century Thorpe outside the House of Commons after being elected the new leader of the Liberal Party in 1967 Photo: GETTY/HULTONARCHIVE 6:02PM GMT 04 Dec 2014 Comments Jeremy Thorpe, the former leader of the Liberal Party who has died aged 85, suffered a fall unparalleled in British political history when a long-drawn-out chain of scandal dragged him into the dock at the Old Bailey, charged with conspiracy and incitement to murder. For once the cliché “trial of the century” did not seem misplaced. Thorpe had been a sparkling and successful politician who had come tantalisingly close to realising the Liberals’ dream of holding the balance of power. In 1974, indeed, he was invited by the prime minister, Edward Heath — whom he had once described as “a plum pudding around whom no one knew how to light the brandy” — to lead his party into coalition with the Conservatives; he himself was offered the post of foreign secretary. It was understandable, therefore, that five years later, at Thorpe’s trial, even prosecuting counsel should have spoken of a “tragedy of truly Greek and Shakespearean proportions”. Tragedy, however, is a large word, implying the destruction, if not necessarily of virtue, at least of some outstanding merit. Only in the context of a man’s entire life can its just application be decided. John Jeremy Thorpe was born on April 29 1929 into a highly political family. He would claim descent from Sir Robert de Thorpe, who was Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in 1356 and Chancellor in 1371. More to the point, both of Thorpe’s parents were staunch Conservatives. His father John Thorpe, born in Cork, was a KC and, for a few years after the First World War, MP for Rusholme in Manchester. His mother was the daughter of Sir John Norton-Griffiths, 1st Bt, another Conservative MP and one who gloried in the epithet “Empire Jack” — even if he owed his baronetcy to Lloyd George. Related Articles Jeremy Thorpe scandal: New claims over plot to murder Norman Scott 07 Dec 2014 Jeremy Thorpe, however, thought of himself as “three-quarters Celt”; and in keeping with this bias, it was from his mother’s friend Lady Megan Lloyd George that, rather to Mrs Thorpe’s disapproval, he imbibed a romantic attachment to Liberalism. The boy had two sisters, both older; he was brought up as the cynosure of his parents’ eyes. “It never occurred to him,” his mother remarked of his early days in Kensington, “that anybody might not be glad to see him.” Young Jeremy adored his father, but it was his mother who exerted the most powerful influence. A formidable woman, who affected an eyeglass, Ursula Thorpe nursed the highest ambitions for her son. “That monocle!” Thorpe recalled in later life. “We were all frightened of her. I have overcome the domination, and I am damn well not going to be dominated again.” Thorpe was only six when tubercular glands were diagnosed in his stomach. For seven months he had to lie on his back in a spinal carriage; he suffered back pains for the rest of his life. The Second World War caused a hiatus in what promised to be a conventional English education. In 1940 Thorpe and the younger of his sisters were sent to stay with an aunt in America, where he attended the Rectory School in Connecticut, by contemporary English standards a decidedly easy-going establishment. Thorpe loved it. His histrionic gifts — and in particular his talent for mimicry — began to flourish. He played Miranda in The Tempest, became an accomplished violinist, and showed precocious assurance as a public speaker. In 1943 he returned to England to go to Eton, where the more rigorous discipline proved less agreeable. He was also greatly upset by the death of his father, after a stroke, in 1944. This misfortune left the family in dire financial straits, so that an uncle had to stump up the funds to keep the boy at Eton. It also, i |
What type of creature is an 'Ortolan'? | Ortolans, Anthony Bourdain and Larousse Gastronomique Ortolans, Anthony Bourdain and Larousse Gastronomique Anthony Bourdain, in his book, Medium Raw, describes a life-altering meal he was lucky enough to be invited to. Many great chefs were invited to a top flight restaurant for a late night dinner. No names are mentioned as they are about to taste forbidden fruits. I will not discuss the preliminary food other than to say that the dishes were old French standards, largely out of favor in today’s “hip” culinary environment. Ortolan But, the main course, the reason they were invited in the first place, was something called Ortolan. Francis Mitterrand ate Ortolan for his last meal as he was dying. It is illegal in the US and illegal to sell even in France, although you can make it and eat it. The only reason it is illegal is that the bird is a threatened species. The ortolan for this New York dinner was smuggled in, according to Bourdain. So, what is this life altering meal? It is Ortolan, a small bird in the bunting family. It is a traditional French delicacy going back to Roman times. The birds are caught in nets and placed in cages covered to make the bird think it is night all the time. They are fed millet, oats and figs and gorge themselves as they feed at night. When they are two to three times their normal size, they are killed, plucked and roasted. Bourdain describes this orgasmic meal as follows: Eating Posture The flames in the cocottes burn down, and the Ortolans are distributed, one to each guest. Everyone at this table knows what to do and how to do it. We wait for the sizzling flesh and fat before us to quiet down a bit. We exchange glances and grins and then, simultaneously, we place our napkins over our heads, hiding our faces from God, and with burning fingertips lift our birds gingerly by their hot skulls, placing them feet-first into our mouths – only their heads and beaks protruding. Roasted Ortolan In the darkness under my shroud, I realize that in my eagerness to fully enjoy the experience, I’ve closed my eyes. First comes the skin and the fat. It’s hot. So hot that I’m drawing short, panicky, circular breaths in and out – like a high-speed trumpet player, breathing around the ortolan, shifting it gingerly around my mouth with my tongue so I don’t burn myself. I listen for the sounds of jaws against bone around me but hear only others breathing, the muffled hiss od rapidly moving air through teeth under a dozen linen napkins. There’s a vestigal flavor of Armagnac, low-hanging fumes of airborne fat particles, an intoxicating dekicious miasma. Time goes by. Seconds? Moments? I don’t know. I hear the first snap of tiny bones from somewhere near and decide to brave it. I bring my molars down and through my bird’s rib cage with a wet crunch and am rewarded with a scalding hot rush of burning fat and guts down my throat. Rarely have pain and delight combined so well. I’m giddily uncomfortable, breathing in short, controlled gasps as I continue slowly – ever so slowly – to chew. With every bite, as the thin bones and layers of fat, meat, skin, and organs compact in on themselves, there are sublime dribbles of varied and wonderous ancient flavors: figs, Armagnac, dark flesh slightly infused with the salty taste of my own blood as my mouth is pricked by the sharp bones. As I swallow, I draw in the head and beak, which, until now, have been hanging from my lips, and blithely crush the skull. Yes, I know this sounds barbaric, but is it compared to any other meat we kill, cook and eat? Or is it just too far out of most people’s comfort zones? Think about it. Just for fun, I decided to see if Ortolan was in any of my cookbooks that focus on French cuisine. The only one I thought might have it was my 1961 edition of Larousse Gastronomique. I was right. I don’t have the recent updated versions of Larousse (and I don’t want one), but I would be surprised to find Ortolan. In the 1961 Larousse, there is an extensive entry, with the following recipes: Ortolans a la Brissac Ortolans in cases a la royale Cold Ortolans |
Who sang, 'Autumn Almanac' in 1967? | The Kinks - Autumn Almanac - T.O.T.P. 1967 - YouTube The Kinks - Autumn Almanac - T.O.T.P. 1967 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 Feb 7, 2011 "Yes Yes Yes it's my Autumn Almanac" . Top of the Pops 1967.. Category |
What is the capital of Bolivia? | The Capital of Bolivia is Sucre. Is Bolivia's Capital Also La Paz? Find Out ! Follow @boliviabella Why does Bolivia have two capital cities? When the Spanish colonized the Americas, they divided the continent into viceroyalties – large territories, each governed by a viceroy. Bolivia was initially a part of what was known as the Viceroyalty of Alto Peru which included what are now Peru, Bolivia, and parts of Chile. In 1825, when Bolivia gained its independence, it was founded as a Republic in the city of Sucre, in the central state of Chuquisaca , and Sucre was established as Bolivia’s capital city. During this time, silver and tin mining were the country’s largest industries. Tin and silver were being mined in Potosí , west of Sucre. A great number of silver mine owners lived in Sucre and many of the tin mining families lived in La Paz , near which other tin mines were also being run. Silver had already been mined for several centuries. Tin was a newer industry and 70 years later, had surpassed silver mining in terms of generating income. Bolivia experienced a lot of upheaval during its first decades as a sovereign nation. In 1899 Bolivia’s Liberal Party and Conservative Party clashed in a struggle for political power. Sucre’s silver owners and large landowners supported the conservatives. Tin mine owners threw their support behind the Liberal Party. The Liberals overthrew the Conservatives and immediately bid to move the country’s seat of government to La Paz. In the end, an agreement was reached. La Paz became the seat of the executive and legislative branches of the Bolivian government and the judicial branch remained in Sucre. Today Sucre remains as the one and only capital of Bolivia, per the Bolivian constitution . However, La Paz is sometimes erroneously called the administrative (or de facto) capital. If you read Bolivia’s constitution you’ll see the only capital city of Bolivia is Sucre and La Paz is considered simply the seat of two branches of Bolivia’s government. However, the government employs vast amounts of people and of the two cities, La Paz benefits most from this in terms of wealth, infrastructure, city maintenance and beautification, as well as international publicity, events, and tourism. Since 2005, there has been a movement to return all three branches of government to Sucre. There have even been several violent confrontations and protests regarding this matter over the past few years. Since Evo Morales became president in 2005 the country’s West and East have been more ideologically and politically divided than ever before and the citizens of Sucre (known as Sucrenses) proposed reinstating Sucre (which is located in Bolivia’s geographic center and has fewer than 300,000 residents) as Bolivia’s capital in order to provide some balance. This would also do much for Sucre's economy but the people of La Paz, whose economy would greatly suffer if this happened, are naturally opposed to this. In September of 2008 thousands of Sucrenses participated in protests and manifestations. The government accused them of promoting division and separatism in the country. Over 2 million people from La Paz and El Alto marched in protest against this. Sucrenses were called enemies of the state. President Evo Morales and his political party the M.A.S. (Movimiento al Socialismo - Movement Toward Socialism) swiftly drafted a new Bolivian constitution amid much protest and violence throughout most of 2008. The text for this new constitution still states, in the very first article, “Sucre is the capital city of Bolivia”. However, Sucre’s bid to actually move all government branches back to Sucre was vehemently denied during congressional debates and negotiations on President Morales’ new constitution. Sucre campaigned heavily to vote against the new constitution and four other Bolivian states ( Tarija , Santa Cruz , Beni , and Pando ) supported Sucre. However, the New Bolivian Constitution, proposed by President Evo Morales, was approved by a narrow margin of just over 50%. Sucre remains the capital of Boliv |
Which metal is alloyed with iron to make Stainless Steel? | Which metals make up stainless steel? | Reference.com Which metals make up stainless steel? A: Quick Answer Stainless steel is a special form of steel that is made of chromium added to steel. Regular steel is an alloy that is made of both iron and carbon. There are different types of stainless steel depending on how much chromium is added and if there are any other elements added in small amounts like nickel. |
'Vision Of A Knight' was the work of which Italian painter? | The Vision of a Knight Raphael Wholesale Oil Painting China Picture Frame 42970 Here are some oil paintings we have painted! Raphael: Italian High Renaissance Painter, 1483-1520 Raphael Sanzio, usually known by his first name alone (in Italian Raffaello) (April 6 or March 28, 1483 ?C April 6, 1520), was an Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance, celebrated for the perfection and grace of his paintings and drawings. Together with Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, he forms the traditional trinity of great masters of that period. Raphael was enormously productive, running an unusually large workshop, and, despite his early death at thirty-seven, a large body of his work remains, especially in the Vatican, whose frescoed Raphael Rooms were the central, and the largest, work of his career, although unfinished at his death. After his early years in Rome, much of his work was designed by him and executed largely by the workshop from his drawings, with considerable loss of quality. He was extremely influential in his lifetime, though outside Rome his work was mostly known from his collaborative printmaking. After his death, the influence of his great rival Michelangelo was more widespread until the 18th and 19th centuries, when Raphael's more serene and harmonious qualities were again regarded as the highest models. His career falls naturally into three phases and three styles, first described by Giorgio Vasari: his early years in Umbria, then a period of about four years (from 1504-1508) absorbing the artistic traditions of Florence, followed by his last hectic and triumphant twelve years in Rome, working for two Popes and their close associates. china oil painting Raphael The Vision of a Knight Related Paintings to Raphael :. |
What name is given to the prosecution of a public official by the legislature of the state? | GLOSSARY OF LEGISLATIVE TERMS GLOSSARY OF LEGISLATIVE TERMS ABSENT -- Not present at a session. Absent with leave--not present at a session with consent. Absent without leave--not present at a session without consent. ACT - - Legislation enacted into law. A bill that has passed both houses of the legislature, been enrolled, ratified, signed by the governor or passed over the governor's office, and printed. It is a permanent measure, having the force of law until repealed. Local act -- Legislation enacted into law that has limited application. Private act -- Legislation enacted into law that has limited application. Public act -- Legislation enacted into law that applies to the public at large. ADHERE -- A step in parliamentary procedure whereby one house of the legislature votes to stand by its previous action in response to some conflicting action by the other chamber. ADJOURNMENT -- Termination of a session for that day, with the hour and day of the next meeting being set. ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE -- Final termination of a regular or special legislative session. ADOPTION -- Approval or acceptance; usually applied to amendments, committee reports or resolutions. AMENDMENT -- Any alteration made (or proposed to be made) to a bill or clause thereof, by adding, deleting, substituting, or omitting. Committee amendment -- an alteration made (or proposed to be made) to a bill that is offered by a legislative committee. Floor amendment -- an alternation offered to a legislative document that is presented by a legislator while that document is being discussed on the floor of that legislator's chamber. APPEAL -- A parliamentary procedure for testing (and possibly changing) the decision of a presiding officer. APPORTIONMENT -- Establishment of the legislative districts from which members are elected. APPROPRIATION -- Funds allocated for various departments of government set aside by formal action for specific use. Allows money to be spent; is not actual expenditure record. AT-LARGE ELECTION -- An election in which candidates are chosen on an individual basis rather than as representatives of a geographically defined, single-member district. At-large elections can be held at the legislative and presidential levels. In the United State of America, some states hold at-large elections for congressional seats, when, for instance, a state's entire population warrants only one representative. AUTHOR -- The person (usually a legislator) who presents a bill or resolution for consideration; may be joined by others, who are known as coauthors. See also: introducer, patron, sponsor BICAMERAL - A legislature consisting of two separate chambers, each serving as a check on the other's power. BIENNIUM - Two-year term of legislative activity. BILL -- Draft of a proposed law presented to the legislature for consideration. BIPARTISAN -- Having an affiliation or association with (or representatives of) both political parties or caucuses in a two party system. BUDGET -- (1) The suggested allocation of state moneys presented to the legislature for consideration; (2) a formal document that reflects the authorized expenditures of the state. CALENDAR -- (1) A printed list of proposals that are arranged according to the order of business and are scheduled for consideration by a chamber. (2) Agenda of daily legislative business in a chamber. CALENDAR DAY -- Literally a day as listed on the Gregorian calendar. CALL OF THE SENATE OR HOUSE -- Procedure used to compel the attendance of members who are missing from the chamber and to compel those members already in attendance to remain in the chamber. CARRY-OVER LEGISLATION -- Legislation that is held over from the first year of a legislative biennium to the second year. CAUCUS -- An informal meeting of a group of the members; most commonly based on political party affiliation, but may have other bases, such as gender, race, geographic location or specific issue. CENSURE -- An action by a legislative body to officially reprimand an elected official for inappropriate or illegal actions committed by that official whi |
What is the capital of Trinidad? | Port of Spain, capital city of Trinidad and Tobago All... Port of Spain, capital city of Trinidad and Tobago Port of Spain is the cultural and political heart of Trinidad and Tobago, stretching from the foothills of the Northern Range to the shores of the Gulf of Paria. Once a muddy little seaport, the city has grown to become one of the Caribbean's busiest commercial centers and a hub of artistic activity. The best way to explore the city is on foot. In the downtown area, start your visit at Independence Square, which is dissected by the Brian Lara Promenade. Locals playing chess under the shady trees are a common sight, and visitors can often catch a free street performance around the square in the afternoons. The promenade's western half is dominated by the International Waterfront Centre, one of the most ambitious construction projects sponsored by the former government. The complex includes a luxurious hotel, theater space, a waterfront park, shops and a large conference center. At the end of the promenade sits the Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Built in 1832, the church is known for its beautiful stained-glass windows that tell the story of Trinidad's history in glorious colors and details. Beyond the cathedral lies the streets of the old Spanish town. The city is home to a handful of interesting museums. The most popular is the National Museum, situated at the Savannah district's southern end on Frederick Street. The vast permanent collection highlights the colonial history and recent past of the island. The highlight of the museum is the exhibition detailing the lives and work of the La Borde family who from 1969 to 1973 became the first Trinidadians to circle the globe in the Hummingbird, a small yacht. The family completed a second circumnavigation in the Hummingbird II, which is now on display next to the museum. The National Library is also worth a visit. Located at the corner of Abercromby and Hart Streets, the collection highlights West Indian works and provides a good introduction to the heritage of the island's people. The complex also includes a cinema and amphitheater. Another fascinating sight is the Museum of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service. Located in the old police headquarters, the museum outlines the history of the service and is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The city's largest green space is the Queen's Park Savannah. The park is often filled with kite-flyers, cricketers, picnickers and joggers in addition to vendors selling local treats like coconuts and oysters. The 260-acre park is over 180 years old, giving it the distinction of being the West Indies' oldest recreation grounds. Not far from the park is the recently renovated Emperor Valley Zoo, home to hundreds of animals, walking paths and a chic outdoor cafe. The nearby Botanical Gardens are home to some of the oldest trees and plants in the hemisphere, and more than 200 species of orchids grow on the lush grounds. The best time to visit Port of Spain is during Carnival, an extravagant celebration held in the days before Lent. Calypso competitions, parades, music performances and dances take over the city streets, and locals don elaborate costumes as they dance to soca and steel drum bands until the wee hours. Port of Spain Geographical Location Port of Spain is located to the north of Trinidad and Tobago facing the Caroni Swamp and Gulf of Paria. Although it is only the third largest city in Trinidad and Tobago, it is the most developed. The population of Port of Prince according to its last census in 2000 was 50,000 people. Port of Spain Language Although Spanish is spoken in Port of Spain, the official language is English. A Caribbean dialect of Hindi is also spoken in some areas as well as French and Chinese. Port of Spain Predominant Religion 26% Roman Catholic |
From which ore does Chromium come? | Chromite: The only mineral ore of chromium metal Chromite The only ore of chromium, the metal used to make stainless steel, nichrome, and chrome plating. Chromite: Chromite from the Transvaal area of South Africa. Specimen is approximately 4 inches (10 centimeters) across. What is Chromite? Chromite is an oxide mineral composed of chromium, iron, and oxygen (FeCr2O4). It is dark gray to black in color with a metallic to submetallic luster and a high specific gravity. It occurs in basic and ultrabasic igneous rocks and in the metamorphic and sedimentary rocks that are produced when chromite-bearing rocks are altered by heat or weathering. Chromite is important because it is the only economic ore of chromium , an essential element for a wide variety of metal, chemical, and manufactured products. Many other minerals contain chromium, but none of them are found in deposits that can be economically mined to produce chromium. Physical Properties of Chromite An ore of chromium Properties of Chromite Chromite can be challenging to identify. Several properties must be considered to differentiate it from other metallic ores. Hand specimen identification of chromite requires a consideration of: color, specific gravity, luster, and a characteristic brown streak . The most important clue to identifying chromite is its association with ultrabasic igneous rocks and metamorphic rocks such as serpentinite. Chromite is sometimes slightly magnetic. This can cause it to be confused with magnetite . Chromite and ilmenite have very similar properties. Careful observations of hardness , streak, and specific gravity are required to distinguish these minerals in hand specimens. Chromite and Solid Solution Did You Know? The color of many gemstones is derived from trace amounts of chromium. The red color of rubies, the pink of some sapphires, and the green color of emeralds are derived from chromium. Image © iStockphoto / ProArtWork. Magnesium frequently substitutes for iron in chromite. A solid solution series exists between the mineral chromite (FeCr2O4) and the isomorphous mineral magnesiochromite (MgCr2O4). Intermediate specimens can be rich in iron ((Fe,Mg)Cr2O4) or magnesium ((Mg,Fe)Cr2O4). For convenience in communication, these minerals are often referred to collectively as "chromite." Some mineralogists give a generalized chemical composition of (Mg,Fe)(Cr,Al)2O4 for chromite. This composition recognizes multiple solid solution paths between chromite and hercynite (FeAl2O4), spinel (MgAl2O4), magnesiochromite (MgCr2O4), magnetite (Fe3O4), and magnesioferrite (MgFe2O4). Because of the many different compositions in these solid solution series, geologists and metallurgists often consider "chromite" to be any member of the solid solution series that has a significant Cr2O3 content. Bushveld stratiform chromite deposit: A field photo of the Bushveld LG6 chromite seam. This clearly shows the stratiform nature of the deposit. USGS photo by Klaus Schulz. Stratiform, Podiform, and Beach Sands Small amounts of chromite are found in many types of rock. However, chromite deposits that are large enough for mining are generally found in: 1) stratiform deposits (large masses of igneous rock such as norite or peridotite that slowly crystallized from subsurface magma); 2) podiform deposits (serpentines and other metamorphic rocks derived from the alteration of norite and peridotite); and, 3) beach sands (derived from the weathering of chromite-bearing rocks). Chromite from South Africa: Chromite from the Transvaal area of South Africa. This specimen is approximately 3.5 inches (9 centimeters) across. STRATIFORM DEPOSITS Stratiform deposits are large masses of igneous rock that cooled very slowly in subsurface magma chambers. During this slow cooling, chromite and associated minerals crystallized early while the magma was still at a very high temperature. Their crystals then settled to the bottom of the magma chamber to form a layered deposit. Some of the layers in these deposits can contain 50% or more chromite o |
Who painted two versions of 'The Madonna On The Rocks', between 1483 and 1508? | The Virgin of the Rocks Renaissance Blog The Virgin of the Rocks. It seems strange that in The Virgin of the Rocks we see two complete versions of a subject from an artist who failed to finish so many of his commissions. Leonardo's Louvre version of 1483/1486 is the earlier of the two works while the National Gallery painting is dated 1495/1508. Both paintings are oil on panel but the Louvre version has been transferred to canvass. The painting may have suffered some damage during the transfer process but it's condition is now stable. The Leonardo exhibition at the National Gallery in London (Leonardo da Vinci, Painter at the Court of Milan) displayed these two works together in the same room for the first time ever. Although never achieving the same monumental impression gained by seeing the works in the flesh, I have placed images of the paintings side by side so that direct comparisons of the similarities and differences can be made. The Virgin of the Rocks was commissioned (not long after Leonardo's move to Milan) by the Franciscan Confraternity in the Church of San Francesco Grande. Leonardo was assisted by two local artists, the Predis brothers, their task was to create an altarpiece for the recently completed chapel dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. The Predis brothers completed two side panels while da Vinci painted the centre panel. Shortly after the altarpiece was finished the artists became embroidered in a dispute about payment resulting in the artists threatening to sell the work to a rival bidder. It is likely that this dispute resulted in the making of the second version of the Virgin of the Rocks, the one now in the National Gallery in London, and in fact it was the London Virgin that was placed in the chapel in San Francesco Grande. The original Paris version was quickly sold to an art lover soon after completion. The Virgin or the Rocks. Leonardo da Vinci. (s) 199 × 122 cm, 78.3 × 48.0 Louvre, Paris. The Virgin of the Rocks. Leonardo da Vinci. (s) 189.5 × 120 cm, 74.6 × 47.25 National Gallery, London. The subject of the paintings is a legendary meeting between the infant Jesus and John the Baptist on the flight into Egypt. The Madonna is at the centre of the composition with Jesus seated with the angel Uriel his arm raised in blessing, John's hands are seen clasped in prayer. Personal Opinion :- I have seen both of these paintings and don't really have a favourite, although the London version seems to be more tightly finished than the one in the Louvre, I like them both. How's that for sitting on the fence? The brushwork and contrast between light and dark (chiaroscuro) is typical Leonardo and standing before these paintings you do feel the power and the presence of the great artist. It really is shiver up the spine time! Enjoy. The Side Panel Musician Angels. Angel playing the Violin. Ambrogio de Predis, oil on wood, 118.7 x 61cm. National Gallery, London (s) These are the two side panels of the Altarpiece, the Angel with the Violin is the left panel and the Lute playing Angel is the right panel. The Angel in Green's attribution to the Predis brothers, Ambrogio and Evangelista, has been disputed in recent times. Possible candidates for the work include Marco d' Oggiono and Francesco Galli, however the debate continues! Virgin of the Rocks. Stylized View of the Altarpiece. (s) This diagram with the paintings in their correct positions gives some insight of how the altarpiece would have looked. Mini Gallery. Jesus and Uriel (Paris) (s) Jesus and Uriel (London) (s) St John (Paris) (s) St John (London) (s) Detail of Uriel (above) and right is a detail of the Christ Child, both from the London version. (s) In the London version halos have been added as has John the Baptist's staff, also John's is pose has changed slightly from the Louvre version. The angel Uriel no longer points at the figure of John and these changes are probably intended to clarify the identity of the two infants. This resolves and dismisses any suggestion that the child closest to the Mad |
In which country is Agadir? | Agadir travel guide - Wikitravel 10 Get out Agadir is a major modern city in the southern part of Morocco . It is of interest primarily because of its location, as it is surrounded by the Anti Atlas, the Sahara Desert on the Atlantic coast with many national parks, and secluded beaches which are all easily accessible. In 1960 the city was hit by an earthquake which destroyed the city including the ancient kasbah. An estimated 15,000 were killed, 12,000 injured and some 35,000 people left homeless. On seeing the devastation the late King Mohammed V said "If Destiny decided the destruction of Agadir, its rebuilding depends on our Faith and Will." In 1961 the city begun reconstruction two miles south of the epicentre. The city centre was based on a grid system, similar with New York, making it simple to get your bearings and move around. There are wide avenues and boulevards lined with cafes. The architecture is somewhat unusual with lots of low rise concrete buildings in the 1960's futuristic design with classic Moroccan styles. Back in the late 1960's and 1970's it was an ultra modern tourist resort, today some may argue that it looks slightly dated, others would say that this makes it absolutely unique and it really stands out from Casablanca , Rabat , Fez or Marrakech . The city continues to grow at a rapid pace with new developments throughout the edges of the centre. The population is 678,000 including the nearby towns of Inezgane and Ait Melloul Most locals speak Berber as their first language with Arabic as the second language followed by French, though English is widely spoken in the city. Agadir is a very tolerant city. The local Berber community are proud of their heritage and culture and are very welcoming to visitors. In a Muslim country where a bar or a casino can be footsteps away from a mosque, a country where homosexuality remains a crime, yet there is an obvious gay community, made up of many older Europeans. Everyone just seems to live and let live in this incredible resort. Whilst tourism plays a vital role in the city's economy it remains a major port with a thriving fishing industry, exporting produce and natural resources. If you head north of the city towards the beaches around Tamraght you will pass a small town called Anza where there is a fish processing factory, the smell on hot days can be quite unreal! Having said that the seafood is excellent. Today the city centre itself is primarily a tourist resort popular with Europeans. It has excellent clean beaches, first class golf courses, health and beauty spas and all the other facilities that European travellers demand. Climate[ edit ] The weather in Agadir is subtropical, yet very dry, since rainfall is scarce and fog is the most common type of moisture. The temperature in summer is 80°F/27°C, with nights cooling off to around 65°F/18°C. Spring and fall experience nights from 57°F/13°C-60°F/15°C, and days around 75°F/24°C. Winter temperatures see nights around 47°F/8°C, with occasional frost, and days around 70°F/21°C. Water temperatures stay relatively mild all year long, with winter water temperatures around 60°F/15°C, spring water temperatures around 65°F/18°C, summer water temperatures around 70°F/21°C, and fall water temperatures of 67°F/19°C. Due to the sea breeze summer temperatures are more comfortable than Marrakech By plane[ edit ] Agadir-Al Massira Airport ( IATA : AGA) [1] . Agadir has an international airport with direct scheduled flights coming in major cities in Europe as well as many charter flights arriving from all over Europe. If you are flying from the US, Canada, Asia or elsewhere, you'll have to change planes in Casablanca an internal flight takes just an hour and prices are competitive. Immigration queues can be incredibly lengthy taking often over an hour to pass through, waiting times are longer in the evenings. Get in[ edit ] Airport-taxi 200 Dh during the day and 300 Dh during the night (if you arrive during the evening, the change is about 8PM). There is a company that can bring a taxi to your hotel at any time of t |
"What was the name of the Archangel referred to in the Book of Daniel as ""the guardian of Israel""?" | The Book of Daniel-9 Even Most of the Angels Are Against Us! Daniel-10 Daniel 10 [Daniel 10:1] IN THE THIRD YEAR OF CYRUS KING OF PERSIA A THING WAS REVEALED UNTO DANIEL, WHOSE NAME WAS CALLED BELTESHAZZAR; AND THE THING WAS TRUE, BUT THE TIME APPOINTED WAS LONG: AND HE UNDERSTOOD THE THING, AND HAD UNDERSTANDING OF THE VISION. Daniel was known to the Babylonians as "Beltshazzar". <<BUT THE TIME APPOINTED WAS LONG: AND HE UNDERSTOOD THE THING, AND HAD UNDERSTANDING OF THE VISION>>: This phrase can also be understood from the Hebrew (see "Daat Mikra") as saying: "However the appointed time involves very much, it must be understood and the vision contains much to enable understanding". [Daniel 10:2] IN THOSE DAYS I DANIEL WAS MOURNING THREE FULL WEEKS. Daniel understood the vision at the simple level but he failed to comprehend the whole picture. This may have been why he was mourning. Another possible reason for his mourning may have been mourning about the Temple. This was in the third year of Cyrus (Daniel 10:1). In the first year of his reign Cyrus had made an announcement allowing the Jews to return to their Land and to rebuild the Temple (Ezra 1:1-4). Wicked foreigners however had told lies about the intentions of the returning Jews so Cyrus forbade continuation of the building in Jerusalem (Ezra 4:5) apparently in the third year of his reign which was the same year of this vision. [Daniel 10:3] I ATE NO PLEASANT BREAD, NEITHER CAME FLESH NOR WINE IN MY MOUTH, NEITHER DID ANOINT MYSELF AT ALL, TILL THREE WHOLE WEEKS WERE FULFILLED. <<ANOINT MYSELF>>: In those days people used to anoint their bodies with olive oil. This took the place to a great extent of frequent bathing with soap and had medicinal and therapeutic value. [Daniel 10:4] AND IN THE FOUR AND TWENTIETH DAY OF THE FIRST MONTH, AS I WAS BY THE SIDE OF THE GREAT RIVER, WHICH IS HIDDEKEL; Hiddekel is the Tigris River. [Daniel 10:5] THEN I LIFTED UP MINE EYES, AND LOOKED, AND BEHOLD A CERTAIN MAN CLOTHED IN LINEN, WHOSE LOINS WERE GIRDED WITH FINE GOLD OF UPHAZ: The "man" was the Angel Gabriel who is also referred to as "THE MAN GABRIEL" (9:21). UPHAZ is the name of a place. Some equate "Uphaz" with "Ophir" which was probably somewhere in Africa. Gold was also obtained from Ireland. [Daniel 10:6] HIS BODY ALSO WAS LIKE THE BERYL, AND HIS FACE AS THE APPEARANCE OF LIGHTNING, AND HIS EYES AS LAMPS OF FIRE, AND HIS ARMS AND HIS FEET LIKE IN COLOUR TO POLISHED BRASS, AND THE VOICE OF HIS WORDS LIKE THE VOICE OF A MULTITUDE. <<BERYL>>: Herbrew "Tarshish", one of the stones in the Breastplate, likened to ther color of the sea. [Daniel 10:7] AND I DANIEL ALONE SAW THE VISION: FOR THE MEN THAT WERE WITH ME SAW NOT THE VISION; BUT A GREAT QUAKING FELL UPON THEM, SO THAT THEY FLED TO HIDE THEMSELVES. [Daniel 10:8] THEREFORE I WAS LEFT ALONE, AND SAW THIS GREAT VISION, AND THERE REMAINED NO STRENGTH IN ME: FOR MY COMELINESS WAS TURNED IN ME INTO CORRUPTION, AND I RETAINED NO STRENGTH. [Daniel 10:9] YET HEARD I THE VOICE OF HIS WORDS: AND WHEN I HEARD THE VOICE OF HIS WORDS, THEN WAS I IN A DEEP SLEEP ON MY FACE, AND MY FACE TOWARD THE GROUND. [Daniel 10:10] AND, BEHOLD, AN HAND TOUCHED ME, WHICH SET ME UPON MY KNEES AND UPON THE PALMS OF MY HANDS. [Daniel 10:11] AND HE SAID UNTO ME, O DANIEL, A MAN GREATLY BELOVED, UNDERSTAND THE WORDS THAT I SPEAK UNTO THEE, AND STAND UPRIGHT: FOR UNTO THEE AM I NOW SENT. AND WHEN HE HAD SPOKEN THIS WORD UNTO ME, I STOOD TREMBLING. [Daniel 10:12] THEN SAID HE UNTO ME, FEAR NOT, DANIEL: FOR FROM THE FIRST DAY THAT THOU DIDST SET THINE HEART TO UNDERSTAND, AND TO CHASTEN THYSELF BEFORE THY GOD, THY WORDS WERE HEARD, AND I AM COME FOR THY WORDS. Note these words: <<FOR FROM THE FIRST DAY THY WORDS WERE HEARD, AND I AM COME FOR THY WORDS>>: Often it appears that our prayers are not answered but they are. [Daniel 10:13] BUT THE PRINCE OF THE KINGDOM OF PERSIA WITHSTOOD ME ONE AND TWENTY DAY |
Which Gilbert and Sullivan opera is subtitled, 'A Merryman And His Maid'? | The Yeomen of the Guard, or the Merryman and His Maid Auditions - The Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company - Theatre In Chicago The Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company The Yeomen of the Guard, or the Merryman and His Maid Category: Non-Equity Audition Pay: Stipend Description: Revered as the most tragic and complex work of the Gilbert & Sullivan canon, The Yeomen of the Guard is one of the final collaborations between the legendary duo. Like their other operettas, The Yeomen of the Guard features topsy-turvy plot twists, a large, boisterous, and bumbling ensemble, and a trio of marriages. Unique to the Gilbert & Sullivan canon, however, Yeomen has a tragic, heartbreaking ending, a style that is, at times, more similar to grand opera than light operetta, and a haunting, rich score that is championed by many Gilbert & Sullivan aficionados as Sullivan's finest work. Pay: Small Stipend for Principal Parts Auditions will be held at Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts on the campus of the University of Chicago 915 E. 60th St., Chicago, IL 60637 Time Commitment: Three weekday evening rehearsals per week. One afternoon rehearsal Sundays beginning mid-January Tech Week: 3/8 - 3/12 Contact Info: |
Which playing card is sometimes called 'The Black Lady'? | Hearts | Cardgame Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit The game of Hearts as currently known originated with a family of related games called Reversis, which became popular around 1750 in Spain. In this game, a penalty point was awarded for each trick won, plus additional points for capturing the Jack of Hearts or the Queen of Hearts. A similar game called "Four Jacks" centered around avoiding any trick containing a Jack, which were worth one penalty point, and the Jack of Spades worth two. Over time, additional penalty cards were added to Reversis, and around 1850, the game gave way to a simple variant of Hearts, where each Heart was worth 1 point. The Queen of Spades (sometimes referred to as "Calamity Jane") was introduced in a variant called Black Maria which then became known as the standard Hearts game, and soon thereafter, the idea of "shooting the moon" was introduced to the game to add depth to the gameplay. In the 1920s, the Jack of Diamonds variation (ten positive points) was introduced, and some time later the scoring was reversed so that penalty points were expressed as positive instead of negative. Passing cards, breaking Hearts, and leading the Two of Clubs are more recent additions. The game has become popular in live play among grade school students in the United States, and has increased in popularity through Internet gaming sites. It also became known through the Microsoft version of the game packaged with most 1990s workstation versions of its popular Windows operating system, beginning in version 3.1. |
Who was the nymph who changed into a Laurel bush to save herself from Apollo? | Daphne (Greek mythology) - Memidex dictionary/thesaurus New World Dictionary: Daphne a feminine name | [Greek mythology] a nymph who is changed by her father into a laurel tree so that she may escape Apollo's advances | any of a genus ... (28 of 51 words, 3 definitions, pronunciation, 1 image ) Collins Dictionary: daphne | Daphne any shrub of the Eurasian thymelaeaceous genus "Daphne", such as the ... | [Greek mythology] a nymph who was saved from the amorous attentions of ... (24 of 396 words, 2 definitions, 5 usage examples, pronunciations) Columbia Encyclopedia: Daphne in Greek mythology, a nymph. She was loved by Apollo and by Leucippus, a mortal who disguised himself as a nymph to be near her. When Leucippus ... (27 of 58 words, pronunciation) Random House Dictionary: Daphne [classical mythology] a nymph who, when pursued by Apollo, was saved by being changed into a laurel tree. | "daphne": [botany] any Eurasian shrub ... (23 of 51 words, 3 definitions, pronunciation) |
Which character was played by Michelle Collins in 'Eastenders'? | EastEnders star Michelle Collins wants to return from the dead as Cindy Beale - Mirror Online TV EastEnders star Michelle Collins wants to return from the dead as Cindy Beale Actress wants to return from the grave after her character was killed off 16 years ago following the murder of daughter Lucy Beale Share Michelle Collins as Cindy Beale (Photo: BBC) Share Get soaps updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email Actress Michelle Collins has revealed that she wants to return to EastEnders following the resurrection of Kathy Beale in last month's live episode. Michelle, who played Ian Beale's wife Cindy, said that she would love to return to the BBC1 show and told The Sun that her character, who was killed off 16 years ago would return undead. She said: "If Kathy Beale can go back, there's no reason why Cindy can't. It hasn't stopped them writing in supposedly dead characters back in the past so I'm sure they could make it work. Everyone seems to be coming back from the dead." Cindy and Ian Beale with baby Lucy (Photo: BBC) Cindy's on-screen daughter Lucy was killed by her brother Bobby following the drama surrounding the plot to her murder that was one of the soap's biggest whodunnit storylines. Later this year Cindy's ex-mother-in-law, Kathy Beale, will return to EastEnders on a permanent basis despite being killed off in a car accident in 2006. The actress, who's character died in prison during childbirth said: "It's all anyone is talking about. I'd love to go back now. It would be great for Lucy's mum to make a shocking reappearance." Michelle Collins as Cindy Beale in Eastenders, December 1997 (Photo: BBC) The 52-year-old, who has also played barmaid Stella Price in Coronation Street for three years hopes to return to Walford if things don't work out in LA. She said: "I am off to LA for castings but it's all top secret right now." Playing Ian Beale's ex wife, the actress would be returning from the dead like characters 'Nasty' Nick Cotton and Dirty Den. poll loading |
Give any year in the life of Thomas Gainsborough? | Thomas Gainsborough : Wikis (The Full Wiki) The Full Wiki More info on Thomas Gainsborough 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 Thomas Gainsborough 14th From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Thomas Gainsborough 2 August 1788 (aged 61) Nationality Thomas Gainsborough (christened 14 May 1727 – 2 August 1788) was a British portrait and landscape painter . Contents Advertisements Suffolk Thomas Gainsborough was born in Sudbury , Suffolk , England. His father was a weaver involved with the wool trade. At the age of thirteen he impressed his father with his penciling skills so that he let him go to London to study art in 1740. In London he first trained under engraver Hubert Gravelot but eventually became associated with William Hogarth and his school. One of his mentors was Francis Hayman . In those years he contributed to the decoration of what is now the Thomas Coram Foundation for Children and the supper boxes at Vauxhall Gardens . Mr and Mrs Andrews (1748-49). National Gallery , London. In the 1740s, Gainsborough married Margaret Burr, an illegitimate daughter of the Duke of Beaufort , who settled a £200 annuity on the couple. The artist's work, then mainly composed of landscape paintings, was not selling very well. He returned to Sudbury in 1748–1749 and concentrated on the painting of portraits . In 1752, he and his family, now including two daughters, moved to Ipswich . Commissions for personal portraits increased, but his clientele included mainly local merchants and squires. He had to borrow against his wife's annuity. Bath The Blue Boy (1770). The Huntington, California. In 1759, Gainsborough and his family moved to Bath . There, he studied portraits by van Dyck and was eventually able to attract a better-paying high society clientele. In 1761, he began to send work to the Society of Arts exhibition in London (now the Royal Society of Arts , of which he was one of the earliest members); and from 1769 on, he submitted works to the Royal Academy 's annual exhibitions. He selected portraits of well-known or notorious clients in order to attract attention. These exhibitions helped him acquire a national reputation, and he was invited to become one of the founding members of the Royal Academy in 1769. His relationship with the academy, however, was not an easy one and he stopped exhibiting his paintings there in 1773. London In 1774, Gainsborough and his family moved to London to live in Schomberg House , Pall Mall . In 1777, he again began to exhibit his paintings at the Royal Academy, including portraits of contemporary celebrities, such as the Duke and Duchess of Cumberland. Exhibitions of his work continued for the next six years. Mr and Mrs William Hallett (1785). In 1780, he painted the portraits of King George III and his queen and afterwards received many royal commissions. This gave him some influence with the Academy and allowed him to dictate the manner in which he wished his work to be exhibited. However, in 1783, he removed his paintings from the forthcoming exhibition and transferred them to Schomberg House. In 1784, royal painter Allan Ramsay died and the King was obliged to give the job to Gainsborough's rival and Academy president, Joshua Reynolds . Gainsborough remained the Royal Family's favorite painter, however. At his own express wish, he was buried at St. Anne's Church, Kew , where the Family regularly worshipped. In his later years, Gainsborough often painted relatively simple, ordinary landscapes. With Richard Wilson , he was one of the originators of the eighteenth-century British landscape school; though simultaneously, in conjunction with Joshua Reynolds, he was the dominant British portraitist of the second half of the 18th century. He died of cancer on 2 August 1788 at the age of 61 and is interred at Kew Parish Church, Surrey (located in Kew Gardens). He is buried next to Francis |
Which perfume house manufactures a fragrance called 'Tweed'? | Tweed Lentheric perfume - a fragrance for women 1933 earthy warm spicy Tweed has top notes of bergamot, cinnamon and geranium. Middle notes of ylang-ylang, jasmine, lavender and orange flower. Dry Down notes of oakmoss, patchouli, sandalwood, benzoin, vanilla and vetiver. Tweed is a sensuous woody floral fragrance with an emphasis on a dark, captivating earthy-woody mystique, the floral notes add an intoxicating feminine touch. There is a distinct resinous quality about Tweed making it an English icon in perfumery through the years. Even with all its rich depth and mysteriousness, Tweed is not too heavy or overbearing. The oriental base is very alluring; not sweet nor soft - more of a feeling of perfect balance of natural essences. Described by Maryel Tweed was launched in 1933. Perfume rating: 3.61 out of 5 with 125 votes. Perfume Pyramid 2017 riverheightsnancy I remember my mother had a bottle of this when I was a kid and she always claimed that she could not find it anymore and so, I was always intrigued to smell it. So, after exploring this site, I took a chance and ordered a vintage Lentheric bottle. Man, I must love oakmoss because I cannot get enough of this. I am sniffing my arm all day. Now that I have been exploring this website, I find that many of my longtime favorites have similar notes (Shalimar, Tabu, Emeraude), oakmoss being the primary (never knew about this before). I also bought a bottle of the newer version by Taylor of London and I think that it gets most of the same notes, just with a little less sillage, a little lighter. I find the vintage Tweed cologne and the vintage Tweed perfume to be richer and have more depth, but I love them all. Dec 2016 dameharrietbond I actually have LLP 'Gabardine' which I believe was made to the original Tweed formula. This is one I have grown to appreciate with age. I always loved the ads ("aren't you wearing Tweed?") in my youth, but whenever I sniffed in the shops it did not grab me. Now I can appreciate its powdery, elegant, woodsy mossy nuances, though it isn't something I wear often. It smells refined and ladylike, and would be workplace friendly, rather than 'hot date' material. My very elegant late aunt wore this all her life. A powdery Chypre I think, and I'm a Chypre lover at heart. The thing I like about it most is that it has a very distinctive signature all of its own and not like any other; it is unique and instantly recognizable... so there must have been something in those ads after all! P.S .Just sniffed another bottle of vintage Tweed, and it is quite animalic after all! I had my nose glued to my wrist for hours. Aug 2016 Essy_C I get oakmoss and bonfire smoke, then oakmoss and sandalwood, then it calms down to a nice blend of wood (and oakmoss). I think this is what Revlon Charlie Blue tries to do. Should be good for layering. Aug 2016 LisaandtheWord Seems similar to vtg Bandit or Miss Dior (darkened vampy & femme white floral chypre), with the floral flavor being lily of the valley instead of the greens or gardenia of those two. I always pass on lily of the valley ones.. Apr 2016 moringadeva This was the signature scent of my cousin's grandmother who was like a surrogate grandma to me as well. She actually cared for me as an infant so I really liked this lady who was not frilly or fancy but as I learned later, a sexy woman. I was wearing some vintage tweed body lotion recently & for all of the comments about how outdoorsy it is, I thought "Wow this scent is pretty sexy!" It has a really exotic flair along with a lot of sandalwood. I remembered that there were whispers about how my surrogate grandmother had a fling with a very handsome younger man and sniffing my wrist I thought "Oh yeah, now I think I know why." So yes, outdoorsy AND sensuous for sure! Mar 2016 Walking Unicorn I stumbled on a half used 14oz vintage Bouquet Lentheric Tweed bottle at an estate sale. I just put this on and I can smell lots of oakmoss, geranium, vetiver, bergamot and ylang ylang. But as the dry down occurs oakmoss and vetiver come to the forefront. It's got a m |
Who was on the English throne at the time of the 'Battle of Trafalgar'? | England Expects: Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar Ancient Britain � Castles � Churches/Cathedrals � Houses/Manors � Museums � Towns � Countryside � London � History & Folklore � Travel Tips Test daily news England Expects: Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar by Dawn Copeman Thanks to ABBA, we all know that in 1815 "at Waterloo Napoleon did surrender", yet in Britain the Battle of Trafalgar is the most celebrated of the Napoleonic battles. So why do the British make such a big deal of Trafalgar? Well, firstly, it was at the close of this battle that a national hero, Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, died. Secondly, the Battle of Trafalgar secured for Britain supremacy of the seas and ensured that the French could not proceed with their intended invasion of Britain. Yes, you read that right. In 1804 when Napoleon crowned himself Emperor of the French he also drew up plans for an invasion of Britain and assembled his "Army of England" at Boulogne. Napoleon tried to invade England on several occasions, but was thwarted each time. The first attempt in February 1804 was abandoned due to a royalist plot against Napoleon. The second planned invasion in summer 1804 was cancelled when Admiral Latouche-Treville, the commander of the French fleet in Toulon, died and had to be replaced with Admiral Pierre de Villeneuve. The third planned invasion early in 1805 failed due to bad weather. It was because of the threat of a French invasion that the 74 Martello Towers that line the South Coast of England -- from Folkestone to Seaford -- were constructed. The towers were built every quarter of a mile except where cliffs protected the coast. They were named after the Tower of Mortella in Corsica which, despite being manned by only 38 men, survived an attack by two ships and a detachment of troops in 1794. Napoleon was determined to invade Britain in 1805, but many of his fleets had been blockaded in their ports by the British fleets. So he tried to lure the British out to the east, which would enable his fleets to escape and converge on Britain. Whilst he was a brilliant military strategist, however, he was no naval man and had no real understanding of naval warfare. He expected his ships to be at specific locations by certain dates and made no allowances for winds or for the British fleet anticipating his moves. Thus in reality his elaborate plans were impractical. Nevertheless Nelson was kept busy throughout most of 1805 chasing the French fleet around the Mediterranean. In fact Nelson had been at sea almost continuously from 1803 to 1805, a mammoth achievement considering the lack of British bases at which to take on supplies. This alone helped to raise Nelson's profile amongst the normal British population, as this letter to Nelson from Hugh Elliot of Naples shows: "to have kept your ships afloat, your rigging standing, and crews in health and spirits is an effort such as was never realized in former times, nor I doubt, will ever again be repeated by any other admiral. You have protected us for two long years, and you have saved the West Indies." Nelson was renowned for ensuring the health and welfare of his men. He insisted that all sailors suck lemons, oranges or limes every day to prevent scurvy -- which is why British sailors were known as limeys. And he was very good at keeping their morale up -- all this despite suffering almost continuously from sea-sickness, an ailment he was determined not to let stand in the way of his naval career. That career was an odd choice for a son of a Norfolk village parson! Horatio Nelson was born on the 29th September 1758 in the village of Burnham Thorpe in Norfolk. He entered the navy in 1770 aged just twelve and progressed quickly through the ranks. He was made admiral in 1797. Nelson paid dearly for his rank: he lost his right eye at Corsica in 1794, suffered an internal rupture at St Vincent in February 1797, lost his right arm at Tenerife in July, and finally suffered a head wound in 1798 during the Battle of the Nile. Some historians believe this head wound caused a mental im |
Which is the second highest mountain in the British Isles? | Cairngorm Mountains | mountain range, Scotland, United Kingdom | Britannica.com Cairngorm Mountains mountain range, Scotland, United Kingdom Written By: Dolomites Cairngorm Mountains, highest mountain massif in the British Isles , named after one of its peaks—Cairn Gorm, with an elevation of 4,084 feet (1,245 metres)—part of the Grampian Mountains in the Highlands of Scotland between the Spey and Dee river valleys. The mountains are divided among the Highland , Moray , and Aberdeenshire council areas, whose borders radiate from the massif. Ben Macdui, the highest mountain in the massif, with an elevation of 4,296 feet (1,309 metres), is the second highest mountain (after Ben Nevis) in the British Isles. A winter-sports industry in the Cairngorm Mountains, centred on the town of Aviemore, has developed and expanded rapidly since World War II . Recreational activities include skiing, ice and rock climbing, and pony trekking. The associated Cairngorms National Nature Reserve, with an area of 100 square miles (259 square km), was established in 1954 and has rare flora and fauna. Ben Macdui, Cairngorm Mountains, Scotland. Mick Knapton Grampian Mountains mountains in the Highlands of Scotland. They derive their name from the Mons Graupius of the Roman historian Tacitus, the undetermined site of the battle in which the Roman general Agricola defeated the indigenous Picts (c. ad 84). The name usually refers to the entire mass of the central Highlands... Highland council area in northern Scotland, forming the northernmost extension of the Scottish mainland between the Atlantic Ocean in the west and the North Sea in the east. It extends from the northern Grampian Mountains in the south to the Pentland Firth (which separates it from the Orkney Islands) in the... Moray council area and historic county of northeastern Scotland, extending inland from the southern shore of the Moray Firth. The council area and the historic county occupy somewhat different areas. Most of the historic county of Moray lies within the council area of the same name, but the southern... 1 Reference found in Britannica Articles Assorted Reference External Links Fettes College - Cairngorm Landscapes Images and analysis of preglacial, glacial and periglacial landforms in Scotland's Cairngorm Mountains. Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Mountain range, Scotland, United Kingdom Tips for Editing Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Date Published: May 06, 2008 URL: https://www.britannica.com/place/Cairngorm-Mountains Access Date: December 18, 2016 Share |
Elvis Presley, with over abillion sales, has sold more records than anyone in the history of pop music.The Beatles are second, who is third? | Is Elvis The Best Selling Artist Of All Time? | popdirt.com Is Elvis The Best Selling Artist Of All Time? Contributed anonymously: Alive or dead Elvis has the best career of any popstar. He’s starred in 31 movies from 1956 to 1969. Released over 192 albums (not all of which qualified for the R.I.A.A., due to not meeting criteria circumstance even though they may’ve sold millions of copies, which spawned 104 top 40 singles, 38 top 10 singles, and 31 #1 singles (24 of which sold over a million copies each) including Hound dog with spent 11 weeks at #1, He also has a record 9 consecutive #1’s, another record he has is that from 56′- 59′ there was at least one Elvis song on the charts. Has won 3 Grammys, all for his gospel music. After his death in 77′ his label, RCA, was shipping a record 20 million albums a week around the world, and had 40 pressing plants working overtime, and in the 12 months following his death 1/3 of all albums sold worldwide were Elvis albums, not including 10’s of millions of albums sold through outside companies, and record clubs, all of which are unaccounted for in R.I.A.A. totals, plus the R.I.A.A. has many faults in their counting methods and have changed there method several times over the years screwing up his sales. His album sales currently stand at over a billion albums sold worldwide from Singles/ EP’s/ Albums/ CD’s/ and Cassettes, including over 600 million in the U.S., and over 400 million outside the U.S., confirmed by Goldmine Trade Magazine (A very respectable American magazine) RCA V.P.’s, and the President and CEO of BMG, it’s a figure that is constantly rising due to the fact that Elvis sells steadily 52 weeks a year. ( www.elvis-presley.ca/elvisriaa.htm & www.elvisinfonet.com/elvisvsbeatlespart1.html for some facts if you need them). Bottom Line Elvis is indeed the greatest selling recording artist of all time. Admin note: Locking thread and continuing discussion here . 329 thoughts on “Is Elvis The Best Selling Artist Of All Time?” Katerina I don’t really know but I think that Michael Jackson might have toped that. Joe To Katerina THAT’S IMPOSSIBLE ( would be like you chaging colours lika chameleon!) MJ was a one dimensional artist ELVIS was three dimensional he could and did sing anything MJ will never have the postthumous success as EP NEVER! Natalie Neither MJ nor Elvis can overtake the Beatles. They’ve sold over a billion. What a number! KB50MJ The Top sellers of all time: 1) The beatles- 390 million 2) Michael Jackson- 380 million 3) Elvis- 315 million MJ has surpassed them all when it comes to overall succsess though. mrtvman February 8, 2009 at 6:14 am elvis is the only singer in history to sell over 1 billion albums worldwide it stands like this Elvis sold over 200 billions albums worldwide the beeatles sold over 750 million albums worldwide Michael Jackson sold over 700 million albums worldwide so ya Elvis is the true best selling artist of all time Elvis is the best was the best and always will be the best that ever lived long live the king Marius March 28, 2009 at 10:02 am As stated in this very post, the company has screwed up his sales statistics, so they can not be trusted. Michael Jackson is the artist that has the record for being the biggest selling artist of all time. He’s had that record for the last 20 years already. elvis presley elvis best. fact of life.. everyone likes Elvis aprt from people like die hard beatles.. fu* off with tht DJBirchey April 17, 2009 at 4:02 pm Elvis Billion??? Way off the mark, his figures were fabricated to keep his dimming sales figures alive! do the research, at one point the number of supposed sales exceeded the number of Record players sold in the U.S ha ha! Face it Elvis was diminishing until he was marketed after his death! Elvis – Does’nt have any new fans, this generation has forgotten him, I don’t know anyone under 40 who rates him! in 30 years he will be forgotten! The Beatles – Again they are losing appeal, their generation will be gone soon, both Beatles & Elvis have inspired very little of this generations artists, p |
'Arthur Clennam', 'Jeremiah Flintwinch', and 'Edward Sparkler' are all characters in which Dickens' novel? | Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens: Character Summary ARTHUR CLENNAM: son of Mrs. Clennam who takes an interest in Little Dorrit MR. WILLIAM DORRIT: a proud man who becomes the Father of the Marshalsea JEREMIAH FLINTWINCH: servant and partner of Mrs. Clennam's HENRY GOWAN: an untalented artist tied to the Barnacle family MR. MEAGLES: a kindly retired banker MR. MERDLE: a well-respected man whose wealthy, though nobody knows how MR. PANCKS: a rent collector for Mr. Casby RIGAUD (ALSO KNOWN AS LAGNIER AND LATER BLANDOIS): a former prisoner of Marseilles and a murderer MRS. CLENNAM: Arthur's difficult mother AMY DORRIT (KNOWN AS LITTLE DORRIT): the youngest child of Mr. Dorrit, born at the Marshalsea FANNY DORRIT (LATER KNOWN AS MRS. SPARKLER): Amy's proud elder sister FLORA FINCHING: Arthur's former love, daughter of Mr. Casby MRS. AFFERY FLINTWINCH: Jeremiah's wife, who believes she is passing through life dreaming MRS. MEAGLES: Mr. Meagles' wife MINNIE MEAGLES (NICKNAMED PET AND LATER KNOWN AS MRS. GOWAN): The daughter of the Meagles and Henry Gowan's wife MISS WADE: a sullen woman of mystery MR. FREDERICK DORRIT: William's brother who is a musician and considered feeble-minded DANIEL DOYCE: an inventor, friend of the Meagles, and partner to Arthur Clennam SUPPORTING CHARACTERS CLARENCE BARNACLE: the son of Tite Barnacle who works at the Circumlocution Office LORD DECIMUS BARNACLE: highly placed official of the Circumlocution Office FERDINAND BARNACLE: private secretary of Lord Decimus, a good-natured fellow TITE BARNACLE: a high official of the Circumlocution Office BOB: turnkey of the Marshalsea Prison and godfather to Little Dorrit CHRISTOPHER CASBY (KNOWN AS THE PATRIARCH): landlord of the Bleeding Heart Yard who has a reputation for benevolence JOHN BAPTIST CAVALLETO: a fellow prisoner of Rigaud's at Marseilles JOHN CHIVERY: a non-resident turnkey at the Marshalsea YOUNG JOHN CHIVERY: John Chivery's son, later a turnkey, who loves Little Dorrit EDWARD DORRIT (NICKNAMED TIP): the idle son of William Dorrit JOHN EDWARD NANDY: a man that lives in a workhouse MR. PLORNISH: one of Mr. Casby's tenants that helps Little Dorrit MRS. PLORNISH: Mr. Plornish's wife, the daughter of Mr. Nandy MR. RUGG: a lawyer and agent MR. EDMUND SPARKLER: dim-witted son of Mrs. Merdle from her first marriage and husband to Fanny Dorrit MRS. MERDLE: an admired woman of society who is fashionable and well bred BAR: a lawyer friend of Mr. Merdle's PHYSICIAN: a friend of Mr. Merdle's BISHOP: a friend of Mr. Merdle's TINKLER: Mr. Dorrit's valet, whom he distrusts MRS. BANGHAM: a charwoman of the Marhsalsea who nurses Mrs. Dorrit HARRIET BEADLE (CALLED TATTYCORAM): an orphan girl the Meagles adopted that is very passionate MRS. CHIVERY: wife of John Chivery Sr. and owner of a tobacco shop MR. F'S AUNT: a difficult old lady that Flora takes care of who is the aunt of her late husband MRS. GENERAL: a widowed lady hired to coach the Dorrit girls into becoming ladies MRS. GOWAN: Henry's mother MAGGY: a retarded girl that Little Dorrit helps ANASTATIA RUGG: daughter of Mr. Rugg MRS. TICKIT: cook and housekeeper of the Meagles |
"Who wrote ""Musichath charms to soothe a savage beast""?" | 'Music has charms to soothe the savage breast' - the meaning and origin of this phrase Famous Last Words Browse phrases beginning with: Music has charms to soothe the savage breast more like this... Parts of the body Meaning Literal meaning. That literal meaning may be misinterpreted somewhat as this phrase is commonly misreported as 'music has (or occasionally 'hath') charms to soothe the savage beast'. In fact, at the time of writing (Nov 2006) there are twice as many listed for the incorrect version of the phrase as for the correct one. Origin The phrase was coined by William Congreve, in The Mourning Bride, 1697: Musick has Charms to sooth a savage Breast, To soften Rocks, or bend a knotted Oak. I've read, that things inanimate have mov'd, And, as with living Souls, have been inform'd, By Magick Numbers and persuasive Sound. What then am I? Am I more senseless grown Than Trees, or Flint? O force of constant Woe! 'Tis not in Harmony to calm my Griefs. Anselmo sleeps, and is at Peace; last Night The silent Tomb receiv'd the good Old King; He and his Sorrows now are safely lodg'd Within its cold, but hospitable Bosom. Why am not I at Peace? |
The M180 connects the M18 with what? | CBRD » Motorway Database » M180 Factfile Images Timeline Exit List The M180 runs along the south side of the Humber, connecting the wider world (via the M18 ) to Scunthorpe, the Humber Bridge and Grimsby. It is most famous for being very lightly used — most of the route is three lanes wide, and most of the time that feels rather extravagant. It would be nice if that third lane could be picked up and moved to somewhere more in need of it. It was built to relieve the A18 and to service the expanding ports and industrial estates in this part of the world. Into the bargain it provides a good route to the large towns in the area from Doncaster to Grimsby. It now provides a fast, safe route for the large volumes of heavy goods traffic that has cause to use it, and allows faster cars and vans to make the same journey without being delayed by them. Even so, it doesn't go as far as it could, giving up at Elsham. The road on from there is the A180 — and is virtually indistinguishable from its motorway counterpart. The end of the motorway in this arbitrary location is inexplicable, though unfortunately no more unusual than, say, the M27 giving up at Portsmouth or the M62 at North Cave. The M180 is let down slightly by its unimportant-sounding number — all the other motorways with three-digit numbers are short spurs of local significance (such as this road's little brother the M181 ). This is, arguably, an important strategic route and, despite its emptiness, is more important than a lot of motorways with more important sounding numbers ( M45 and M49 spring to mind as much shorter and less nationally valuable routes). It could easily have been given a number like M19, but it appears that no such thing was ever contemplated. That this route was built while other heavily-used corridors remain without a motorway upgrade to this day can be put down to the fact that this is a very flat area. Land here costs next to nothing and plonking down 26 miles of new motorway — especially at 1970s prices — was instant value for very little money. Factfile M18 , M181 , A15 Images Views of the M180 from on and off the road. If you have a photo to contribute, contact me . The M180 is very dull. This picture goes some small way towards demonstrating how tedious the section west of Scunthorpe is. Photo by Steven Jukes Here on the Scunthorpe Bypass section, the road is still extremely dull, but now has only two lanes. Photo by Steven Jukes After Scunthorpe, the road has three lanes again, and is exciting by comparison to the previous sections because there's some woodland around it. Photo by Steven Jukes When the various parts of the M180 were built, listed in chronological order. Open |
Which iconic British author, an MD for eight years in Southsea, who was born in 1859 and dies in 1930, was knighted for his defence of British policy in South Africa? | Bermuda Books, Correspondence and Reports 1145 web files about the internally self-governing British Overseas Territory of Bermuda in a comprehensive and constantly updated Gazetteer. Accommodation, airlines, airport, apartments, art, aviation register, banks, beaches, Bermuda citizenship by Status, Bermuda Dollar, Bermuda Government, Bermuda-incorporated international and local companies, Bermudians, books and publications, causeway, charities, churches, City of Hamilton, commerce, communities, credit cards, cruise ships, culture, cuisine, currency, customs, disability accessibility, districts, Dockyard, economy, education, employers, employment, entertainment, environment, executorships and estates, fauna, ferries, flora, former military bases, forts, gardens, geography, getting around, guest houses, golf, government, guest houses, history, homes, House of Assembly, housing, hotels, immigration, import duties, insurers and reinsurers, international business, internet access, islands, laws, legal system, legislation, legislators, location, main roads, magazines, marriages, media, members of parliament, motor vehicles, municipalities, music, newcomers, newspapers, organizations, parishes of Devonshire, Hamilton, Paget, Pembroke, Sandys, Smith's, Southampton, St George's, Warwick, parks, permanent residents, political parties, postage stamps, public holidays, public transportation, railway trail, religions, retailers, Royal Naval Dockyard, senior citizens, shipping registry, St. David's Island, Somerset, Spanish Point, Spittal Pond, sports, taxes, telecommunications, time zone, traditions, tourism, Town of St. George, Tucker's Town, utilities, water sports, weather, wildlife, work permits. Bermuda Books, Correspondence and Reports By title, local or overseas author and brief description By Keith Archibald Forbes (see About Us ) exclusively for Bermuda Online Introduction Bermuda, despite its tiny size of only 21 square miles or 50 square kilometers in total land area and resident population of only 64,000 or so people, has been written about profusely and documented in other ways far more so than many much bigger countries and islands. This is primarily because of its history as the oldest of all British overseas territories, unique geographical position, former geo-political military importance to the USA, Canada and UK and present huge significance as a leading international business center or tax haven and legal domicile for their businesses of all types. Bermuda books, correspondence and reports shown below are mostly by American, Bermudian, British-UK and Canadian and authors. They are listed by title, then name of author, then by dates of publication and publisher when known, and a short description. They are works of fact or fiction and have a general appeal about Bermuda from a tourism or economic or socio-economic or historic point of view and for all who use the World Wide Web. Those without 'Bermuda' in their title have some unique articles on Bermuda. Some are rare in Bermuda, much sought by local collectors and expensive. Be aware that Bermuda has changed so much in so many ways that most travel books of 2003 or earlier may be significantly out of date. Books specifically and solely about any one aspect of Bermuda, that logically have local-only, not world-wide value, may not be included, at this author's discretion. Books relating solely to Bermuda Government legislation or policies or regulations or reviews or statistics are generally beyond our remit). Please note this website is not a free advertising medium for Bermuda books. Free courtesy hyperlinks (links) to book authors and/or their publishers and/or the main websites of bookstores, will be shown gladly, to give their full details as Bermuda resources, once they return the courtesy with a free reciprocal link to our main Bermuda Online website at http://www.bermuda-online.org . See our Links and Mentions policy at http://www.bermuda-online.org/links.htm . Until then, please note neither this webpage nor |
'The Night They Invented Champagne' and 'Thank Heaven For Little Girls', are songs from which musical? | Gigi - 04 "Thank Heaven For Little Girls" - YouTube Gigi - 04 "Thank Heaven For Little Girls" Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Apr 1, 2009 Category |
Which pop singer survived the car crash that killed Eddie Cochran? | BBC - Wiltshire - History - The death of Eddie Cochran You are in: Wiltshire > History > Rock 'n' Roll Wiltshire > The death of Eddie Cochran Eddie Cochran The death of Eddie Cochran Geoff Barker Read the story of how the rock'n'roll legend met his tragic end in a car crash in Chippenham in 1960. American rock'n'roll star Eddie Cochran died during the afternoon of Easter Sunday 17th April 1960. His death in St. Martin's Hospital in Bath, came as a result of injuries sustained in a car crash just outside Chippenham, late the night before. Eddie and his great friend Gene Vincent had been touring the UK since mid-January, on a package tour that had created a sensation amongst UK rock n roll fans. Not one, but two genuine American rock'n'roll stars, criss-crossing the UK and even making TV and radio appearances! By then, the first flush of raw rock'n'roll was long gone, so the sight and sound of Gene and Eddie was an antidote to the blandness of much pop music at that time. They were nothing short of a revelation… Eddie in particular. Often described as 'James Dean with a guitar', Eddie Cochran had everything going for him. A young, good-looking guy, a hugely talented musician, who as well playing stunning guitar, could also handle bass and drums and most unusually for those times, also wrote his own songs. Two of which - 'Summertime Blues' and 'C'mon Everybody', had been huge hits and today - nearly 50 years on - are regarded as classics of the genre. Eddie had arrived in the UK on 10th January 1960, to join a UK tour with Gene Vincent which had already been on the road since before Christmas. It was promoted by top pop impresario Larry Parnes and the support acts and musicians were all young UK rock'n'rollers that Parnes had under contract. These included at various times along the tour - Billy Fury, Joe Brown, Georgie Fame, Vince Eager and Johnny Gentle. It was a long tour with a punishing schedule, and the British winter was not something that California-resident Cochran was used to. So by the time they all rolled up at the Bristol Hippodrome on Monday 11th April for a week-long residency, Eddie (and his accompanying girlfriend, songwriter Sharon Sheeley) were looking forward to returning to the USA immediately afterwards. For this last week of the tour, Billy and Joe were off playing elsewhere and the support acts included Georgie Fame, Johnny Gentle and also Tony Sheridan - who a year later would make a record in Germany, with an unknown Liverpool group called The Beatles. After the final show on Saturday 16th April - and back at the Royal Hotel to collect their things - Eddie wanted a lift back to London with Johnny Gentle, who had driven himself to Bristol, but his car was full. There were no more trains at that time of night, so a taxi was called. Sometime after 11.00pm, a Ford Consul driven by George Martin, with Eddie, Gene, Sharon and tour-manager Pat Thompkins, set off for London. Eddie, Sharon and Gene sat in the back, with Thompkins next to the driver. These were pre-M4 days, so Martin initially chose the old A4 down through Bath, but with this being a bad road, especially at night, he decided on a short cut on the outskirts of Chippenham. The accident spot on Rowden Hill in Chippenham Thompkins later recalled: "You come out from under the viaduct and come across a bridge in front of you. "On your right is the A4 and then the bridge and on your left is the A4 to London. "Well, he saw the A4 and turned right, going the wrong way. When he saw the milestone, he realized he was going the wrong way and hit the brakes." It appears that as the car sped out of Chippenham trying to get back on the right route, Martin lost control on the bend at Rowden Hill, (then a notorious accident black-spot) and spun backwards into a concrete lamp post. The impact sent Eddie up into the roof and forced the rear door open, throwing him onto the road. After the car had come to a halt, Martin and Thompkins were able to walk away from the wreckage uninjured. But Gene and Sharon, along with Eddie were lying on the grass verge. |
In the nursery rhyme, what was used to bind 'Jack's' head after he had fallen down the hill? | Curious Origins of Nursery Rhymes: Jack and Jill | LetterPile Curious Origins of Nursery Rhymes: Jack and Jill Curious Origins of Nursery Rhymes: Jack and Jill Updated on October 10, 2016 Joined: 6 years agoFollowers: 958Articles: 224 36 Advertisement Jack and Jill A mainstay of children's rhyme the world over is the silly little ditty of Jack and Jill, who went up a hill to fetch a pail of water. Now if you are being a scientific pedant, you will know that water is usually found along the syncline of geological rock formations - that is down the hill rather than the anticline i.e., up the hill. tch. tch. But let's not quibble on matters of teaching kids bad geology. As we learnt from the canon of Mother Goose's melody, the enduring nature of these nursery rhymes come from the simplicity, the ease with which they can be memorised and their bouncy melodies. No one quite knows how or when Jack and Jill actually came to be. There are many who are happy to speculate and mythologise. Let us separate some facts from the resultant fiction. Advertisement Jack and Jill - the first three stanzas Jack and Jill went up the hill To fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown, And Jill came tumbling after Up Jack got, and home did trot, As fast as he could caper; To old Dame Dob, who patched his nob With vinegar and brown paper (And went to bed and bound his head With vinegar and brown paper)- later versions Then Jill came in,and she did grin, To see Jack's paper plaster; Her mother whipt her, across her knee, For laughing at Jack's disaster. (Mother vexed did whip her next For causing Jack's disaster)- later versions The Verse The first verse is the most popular and familiar one. However, there are versions of the Jack and Jill poem that have 15 stanzas dating back to the 19th century. As someone clearly felt the need to tell 'Jack and Jill : the full untold story.' The 19th century chapbook versions have the three stanzas (shown on the right) as the beginning of the Jack and Jill melody. There are mild variations to the second and third stanzas in 20th century versions - given in brackets. Did you know that the very early woodcuts pictured Jack and 'Gill' - two boys. Somewhere along the line 'Gil' the boy became 'Jill' the girl, to add some frisson on the climb up to the hill, presumably. The name Jack is an archetypal everyman used in many stories ( Jack and the beanstalk, Jack the lad) and the name 'Jill' was used to represent 'a girl next door' or a sweet heart. The rhyme itself is a quatrain using the rhyming form 'abcb' with a rising and falling rhythmic melody. The use of vinegar and brown paper to bind cuts and bruises was a common practice in middle ages. No one could actually account for the meaning behind the story and in all likelihood it was a nonsense rhyme that has endured because of its simplicity. There are many speculations as to the origin of the 'Jack and Jill' story and its metaphorical excursions. Advertisement Hjuki and Bil Hjuki and Bil There is an Old Norse myth that tells us the story of the Moon, Mâni, who stole two children from earth, Hjuki and Bil, as they were collecting water from the well, Byrgir, in their bucket, Sœgr, suspended from their pole, Simul. The Moon as an archetypal kidnapper of children sounds eerily ominous and was perhaps told to keep children from wandering about at night. Hjuki in Norse is pronounced Juki which could've eventually become Jack. Jill may have replaced Bil for the sake of alliteration. It was suggested by S Baring Gould (in his book about myths and legends) that this story may have eventually birthed the rhyme of Jack and Jill. It still doesn't account for the tumbling down and the broken crown. There is a further twist to the tale. Hjuki actually comes from the Norse verb Jakka which means to pile up or increase. Bil comes from Bila which is to fade, dissolve or fall apart. Is it likely that the old tale is actually about the cyclical waxing and waning of the moon? The fetching of water may have been a direct link to the Moon's influence on the tides... |
In which country did the 'Graf Spee' take refuge after its epic battle with British warships? | Pursuit of the Graf Spee Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 50 out of 55 people found the following review useful: Pretty good story from Deming, New Mexico, USA 7 September 2004 The "pocket battleship" (in armor and armament, somewhere between a battleship and a heavy cruiser) Graf Spee is abroad in the Atlantic, sinking British merchant shipping. She is tracked down by three British and New Zealand cruisers and after a fierce battle takes refuge in the harbor of Montevideo, Uruguay. In accordance with the Hague Convention, the Graf Spee's Captain Langsdorff is given barely enough time to make his ship seaworthy, without improving her fighting efficiency, before having to leave port. We aren't told exactly what her fighting efficiency is like but we learn she's taken more than fifty hits on the superstructure alone from the British 8-inch guns, and those are big guns. There are shenanigans going on at the embassies in Montevideo, in which the French and British try to force the Graf Spee to leave as soon as possible, while the Germans argue for more time. All of this is reported by an opportunistic American from a well-positioned outdoor cafe where the proprietor demands he keep ordering scotch if he's going to sit there and take up the customers' space. Langsdorff is cleverly led by the British to assume that the three cruisers waiting for him outside the harbor have been joined by several other capital ships including an aircraft carrier. The rumor has been deliberately spread by British staff (over an unscrambled phone line in a hilarious scene) and everyone believes it, including Langsdorff. The German captain takes his ship out of the harbor at the appointed time but scuttles her after ordering the crew off. The British have won the Battle of the River Plate, partly through courage and partly through intelligent use of misinformation. Actually, considering that it's a "war movie" it's pretty good natured. The British crack jokes in the midst of battle. When a shell hits nearby and burns up some possessions, one sailor approaches another bearing a pair of charred boots on a tray and asks, "You ordered the toast?" When sailors die, they do so almost nonchalantly, with time for a brave few words like, "See to the others." As far as that goes, the film gives you a fairly decent picture of what sea duty can be like: operating the rudder from the steering aft position, for instance. (What a job!) The movie demonstrates the advantage of using real ships instead of models. The problem with model work has to do with texture. The splashes of exploding shells, for instance, send up drops of water as big as basketballs. But here there is some drop-dead gorgeous photography of ships making smoke and heeling around. Not even modern computer graphics could manage so effectively. The Germans are treated humanely too, this being 1956 and not 1946. The Germans have a number of British prisoners aboard the Graf Spee and they celebrate Christmas together, with the captors presenting the captives with Christmas decorations. When a German officer announces to the prisoners that they will soon be released in Montevideo, he cheers along with the British. Among the funniest scenes are those involving the blowhard American reporter. "The whole world is watching and waiting with suspense for the Battle of the Ages," or something like that. "Lays it on a bit thick, doesn't he?" asks one British listener. After a few days of this boreal oratory the reporter's voice is going and he begins to swill liquor, surrounded by a dozen glasses of scotch. "Excuse me while I get a drink," he hoarsely tells his listeners. Withall, though, there is a tragic figure here, and that is the wounded Captain Langsdorff who has fought the good fight and is now forced to sail his ship into what he believes is certain disaster. Finch does a good job with the role, as does the script. There isn't a moment when he loses his dignity. And his courtliness seems inbred. The Brits say of him, "He's a gentleman," and, "He's a good seaman." A cheaper movie would have given Finch |
What is the chemical symbol for Sodium? | Chemical formula for sodium Sodium Sodium metal Sodium is an element. It is found in Group I of the Periodic table, the alkali metals. Sodium has a low density which is less than water and is very soft. You can cut sodium with a knife. The chemical formula of sodium is Na. The symbol is derived from the Latin name natrium. Sodium reacts violently with water producing hydrogen gas and sodium hydroxide. Sodium and water ==> hydrogen gas and sodium hydroxide 2Na + 2H2O ==> H2 + 2NaOH Sodium metal is stored in paraffin oil to prevent it from reacting with moisture from the air. Sodium metal is easily oxidized and forms the sodium ion, Na+ when it reacts with other substances. This sodium ion is highly soluble in water and produces a distinctive yellow/ orange flame and emission spectral line when viewed with a spectrophotometer. This is caused by excited electrons in the sodium falling back to a lower energy level an emitting light energy in the process. |
What, in Cambridgeshire, is known as 'the ship of the fens'? | The Ship of the Fens - Ely Cathedral, Ely Traveller Reviews - TripAdvisor “The Ship of the Fens” Reviewed 8 July 2012 Known as the Ship of the Fens to us locals, it dominates the skyline of the flat countryside. Can be seen on the cover of Pink Floyds 'Division Bell'! £7 a head is a bit pricey for just a look... we were late for any sort of tour, but I have to say it was a stunning building to see from the inside as well as outside. It would have been great to be able to visit the tower but it was an extra £5 and one of out children was too young (8) to go up there... 10 being the optimum age. The Lady's chapel was most impressive. I even felt that brass rubbing might be a fun thing to do!!! Visited July 2012 |
Which 1991 film starring Billy Crystal and Jack Palance, was about three friends from New York taking part in a modern cattle drive? | City Slickers (1991) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error On the verge of turning 40, an unhappy Manhattan yuppie is roped into joining his two friends on a cattle drive in the southwest. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON TV a list of 25 titles created 23 Jan 2011 a list of 45 titles created 24 Jan 2013 a list of 33 titles created 13 Mar 2015 a list of 40 titles created 30 Apr 2015 a list of 25 titles created 10 months ago Search for " City Slickers " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 1 Oscar. Another 7 wins & 6 nominations. See more awards » Videos Shortly after their first western adventure, Mitch Robbins and his friends discover a treasure map that belonged to their late trail guide Curly and set out to discover its secrets. Director: Paul Weiland A lifelong feud between two neighbors since childhood only gets worse when a new female neighbor moves across the street. Director: Donald Petrie John and Max resolve to save their beloved bait shop from turning into an Italian restaurant, just as its new female owner catches Max's attention. Director: Howard Deutch A bitter ex-husband and a put-upon momma's boy both want their respective former spouse and mother dead. Who will pull it off? Director: Danny DeVito Edit Storyline Mitch is a middle aged big-city radio ads salesman. He and his friends Ed and Phil are having mid-life crisis. They decide the best birthday gift is to go on a two week holiday in the wild west driving cattle from New Mexico to Colorado. There they meet cowboy Curly who not only teaches them how to become real cowboys, but also one or two other things about life in the open air of the west. Written by Sami Al-Taher <[email protected]> Yesterday They Were Businessmen. Today They're Cowboys. Tomorrow They'll Be Walking Funny. Genres: 7 June 1991 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Amigos... siempre amigos See more » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia Jack Palance did not see the movie until after he won the Oscar for it. See more » Goofs As Mitch walks up on Jeff and T.R. as they are harassing Bonnie, Jeff is standing with his right side to Mitch. When they switch cameras, Jeff has moved so his back it to Mitch. See more » Quotes [running through the streets in front of angry bulls, deliberately] Mitch Robbins : Whose idea was this anyway? The opening credits show a cartoon of a cowboy practicing with a lasso See more » Connections (Todmorden, England) – See all my reviews City Slickers entertained me enormously when I was a teenager because it has some good, solid laughs. Nowadays, as I approach my thirtieth birthday with frightening momentum, it still entertains me but it touches me too. That's probably what makes it such a great film: the skillful intertwining of humour, emotion and action. New Yorker Mitch (Billy Crystal) has reached crisis point in his mundane life. Bored by his job in the lower reaches of radio broadcasting and frustrated by the alarming rate at which years seem to be passing him by, he senses that his life has been a failure. His two friends, Phil (Daniel Stern) and Ed (Bruno Kirby) buy him a two week vacation for his birthday. No ordinary vacation, mind... a fortnight driving cattle across the Wild West, just like in the good old days. And it is while on this extraordinary vacation that the three buddies learn how to make the most of their mixed-up lives. The performances are uniformly excellent, especially Crystal who is in sharper form than ever before (or since, come to think of it) and Jack Palance as the leathery trail boss whose simple philosophies are surprisingly insightful. The scripting is outstanding, giving all the stars a chance to do some good character development, while providing terrific laugh-out-loud |
From which London railway station do trains leave for Paris and Brussels? | London to Brussels - Eurostar Train Tickets by Euro Railways London to Brussels From London to Brussels - Eurostar Train Tickets London to Brussels by Eurostar Eurostar: The Premier High Speed Train connects London and Brussels through Channel Tunnel in 2:07 hours centre to centre. Eurostar crosses the Channel Tunnel and reaches speeds of up to 186 mph. Clients board the train in the center of London and disembark in the center of Brussels in 2:07 hours. Eurostar offer 3 Classes of Services: Standard (2nd class), Standard Premier (1st class) and Business Premier. Eurostar Destinations: Eurostar Services Description... Eurostar - Classes of Service Standard Class (2nd class): A variety of food and drinks available from the on-board bar-buffet. Seamless check-in closes 30 minutes before departure. Aisle seat and window seat next to each other. Standard Premier Class (1st class): Extra spacious, comfortable seats. Complimentary newspapers and magazines on board. Before 11am, this includes breakfast pastries, yoghurt, juice and tea or coffee to get your day off to a fresh start.Throughout the rest of the day, you can enjoy a choice of two main dishes and dessert with soft drinks, wine or beer, plus tea or coffee. Seamless check-in closes 30 minutes before departure. Business Premier Class Dedicated fast track check-in closes 10 minutes before departure. Exclusive Business Premier lounge access with complimentary bar and refreshments. Access to free wireless internet in all Business Premier lounges. Extra spacious, comfortable seats. Complimentary newspapers and magazines on board. In the comfort of your seat you'll be served a three course meal, designed with our culinary director, the Michelin - starred chef Raymond Blanc. Taxi booking service. Videos Currency: US Dollars Ticketless - How use your etickets: As soon as your booking have been processed, you will receive a booking confirmation, with all instructions for your retrieve your tickets. IMPORTANT: 1) In order to board your Eurostar train, you will need a valid photo ID/Passport and your PNR (reservation code) 2) Please double check the train's stations names, trip date/time. Eurostar Train Tickets - Fares Conditions: Eurostar train tickets have ticketless (eticket) option and must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. The booking confirmation is sent by email. Include the seat reservations. a. Flexi Fare: Exchangeable before the printed trip date. Not refundable. b. Leisure Fare: Promotional fare available to all passengers. Not refundable. Not Exchangeable. c. Promotional Roundtrip Fare: Special Fare. Not exchangeable. Not refundable. Not valid for itinerary London/Disneyland Paris. d. Passholder: Valid for passengers traveling with a validated Eurailpass, BritRail, Eurail Selectpass, Europass, France Railpass, France'n Benelux, France'n Italy, France'n Switzerland, German'n Benelux or Benelux Tourrail Pass. No Refundable. Exchangeable at train station before departure date. e. Children: children fare are valid for children between 4 and 11 years old. Children under 4 years old travel free. No refundable. Exchangeable at train station before departure date f) All tickets are subject to confirmation. The tickets have a variable horizon for booking, normally 60 to 120 days within trip date. A booking confirmation will be sent as soon as the booking have been processed. g) All fares are per person in US Dollars, subject to to change before the booking processing h) E-tickets: A booking confirmation is sent by email with a specific code (PNR) You should print it or storage in a device and show it when required by train's controller. i) Handling fee: all bookings are subject to US$ 8 handling fee Rail Passes & Tickets Options If you want travel multiple destinatinations, consider a rail pass for multiple destinations or a train ticket add-on: London St Pancras station: Eurostar trains departs from London St Pancras International station London's beautiful and historic London St. Pancras Station was built in 1868. The station recently underwent some renovation, m |
What may be described as a 'sweet-smelling, spring flowering plant, with yellow. orange, and dark red flowers? | Flowers, Plants and Shrubs with Red Flowers - Garden Helper, Gardening Questions and Answers Arctotis x hybrida 1-2 ft. African Daisies typically have bold, beautiful foliage and large, 3"-4", intensely colored flowers with bright centers. The foliage is grey to silvery green and coated with soft, downy silver hairs. The flowers close at night. 9-11 Allium species 1-6 ft. Flowering Onions are bulb type plants with green, grass-like foliage. They produce hollow, leafless stems that are topped with 1"-5" flower clusters that can contain as many as 100 tiny, star shaped flowers. vary Dianthus alpinus 4-8" This true alpine species of Pinks forms cushions of neat, dark green foliage. In mid-summer they produce dozens of extra large but otherwise typical looking, sweet smelling Dianthus flowers. Deer resistant 4-9 Hippeastrum 1-2 ft. Amaryllis is the easiest of all bulbs to force into bloom . The 4-6" flowers appear in all shades and combinations red, white, pink, salmon and orange on top of a 1-2 foot stem 9-11 Brugmansia 6-12 ft. From early summer until fall, mature Angel's Trumpet's produce waves of large, very fragrant, downward hanging, trumpet shaped, 6"-10" long flowers. In frost free regions, they may bloom all year long. 9-12 Callistephus chinensis 8-24" This annual plant is a native to Asia. The 2-4" flowers range in color from blue, white, red, yellow, or pink on 1'-3' stems. Do not plant annual varieties of Asters in the same are for more than two consecutive years to prevent Aster wilt. Aster novae-angliae 12-24" Asters grow into a dense mound of light green foliage. In May and through June, the plant will become covered with soft, 1 1/2" white, purple, pink or red flowers 4-9 Aubrieta deltoidea 2-6" Common Aubrieta is a vigorous growing, mat forming ground cover and rock garden plant. It is tolerant of a wide range of conditions, and rewards you with a long lasting cover of delicate flowers in early Spring. 4-9 Atriplex semibaccata 1--2 ft. The Creeping Saltbush is a low growing shrub from Australia with light green curly leaves. It will survive in areas where there is high levels of salt in the soil. Flowers in the summer are insignificant 9-11 Geum chiloense 16-18" Geums form 16"-18" tall, spreading mounds of evergreen, coarsly textured, dark green leaves. From May until July they produce leafy, 24" branching stems that hold intensely colored, solitary, 1"-1¾" flowers or small clusters of smaller, brightly colored flowers. 5-9 Rhododendron 1-8 ft. Azaleas must be grown in an acid soil, with a pH of 5.0 to 6.5 . The buds for next years blooms will be formed this year, so it important that the faded blooms are removed 6-8 Aptenia cordifolia 10" The Baby Sun Rose is a trailing, succulent perennial with glossy green foliage. It produces bright 1" flowers in the spring and summer. Excellent for hanging baskets 9-11 Cuphea llavea 2-3 ft. Bat Face Flowers are low maintenance, shrubby perennials with glossy green, lance shaped leaves. They grow 18"-24" tall with a three foot spread. Bat Face Cupheas produce masses of 1" purple tubular flowers with two bright red, upward facing petals. 10-12 Iris germanica 6-48" Bearded Iris are a rhizomous type of Iris should be planted fertile, well drained soil where they will receive 5-8 hours of sun each day. They are available in almost every color imaginable. Hardy Penstemon Barbatus 12-24" Tubular flowers in red, pink, purple, or white will be sure to attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. 4-9 Centaurea cyanus 18-36" Bachelor's Button is the annual version of the Mountain Cornflower. It is an easy to grow plant that quickly forms a nice clump. It begins producing it's bright flowers in late spring and will often continue blooming well into fall. Excellent for dried flowers and potpourri. Monarda didyma 2-4 ft. Like other members of the Mint Family, Bee Balm can become invasive. The plant should be divided every 3 years to keep it tidy. Stimulate a second flowering in the same year by cutting the bright crimson flowers right after they bloom 4-8 Andropogon gerard |
Which British plant may be described as 'aromatic bushy plant with feathery leaves, and white daisy-likeflowers'. It is used in the treatment of migraines and headaches? | HERBS AND OILS ~ PRACTICAL, MAGICKAL, AND AROMATHERAPY USES A, B, C, DEF, GHIJK, L, MNO, PR, ST, UVWXYZ ACACIA: (Acacia senegal) Also known as gum arabic, gum senegal and gum acacia; produced by a tree that grows in North Africa. The species of acacia that produces gum arabic and gum acacia are so closely related that one can be used for the other. Parts Used: flowers, leaves, stems, root, bark, resin, seeds, and essential oil Magical Uses: (Herb and Oil) Burn for altar offerings or purification; aids psychic powers, meditation, platonic love, psychic awareness; purification; inspiration; wisdom; visions; anointing; protection; prophetic dreams; spirituality; money. A sprig place over the bed wards off evil. AGRIMONY: (Agrimonia eupatoria) The dried herb has an apricot scent and is used in sachets and potpourri. Also called "Church Steeples". Parts Used: flowers, leaves, stem, and root Magical Uses (Herb and Oil) Use in all protection sachets and spells, also to banish negative energies and spirits. Returns spells to sender; Promotes sleep. ALLSPICE: (Pimemta dioica) Tropical evergreen with aromatic bark, leaves, and berries and bunches of greenish white flowers with a pervading scent. The berries, picked when mature but still green, are dried and ground to create the familiar spice. Parts Used: leaves, fruit and essential oil Magical Uses: (Herb and Oil) Burn for prosperity, courage, healing/health, luck, determination, magical power, energy, strength. ALMOND: (Prunus dulcis) The Sweet Almond tree has dark-colored bark, rose to white flowers in early spring, and dry-fleshed fruit with a pitted stone containing the nut. Almonds flavor many dishes. Almond oil is a fixed oil pressed from the Sweet Almond seeds and is used in cosmetics, massage oils, and medicines. Almonds must be chewed well and slowly. The whole raw almond had been described as a cancer preventative. Arabs crossing vast deserts live on only almonds, dates and water. One ounce of almonds can be soaked overnight in four ounces of water and blended in the morning to make a milk substitute. Peeled almonds can relieve heartburn. Ground almonds make a wonderful facial scrub. The oil relieves coughs and hoarseness. Almonds have very little starch, and the butter and flour of the nuts is recommended for diabetics. Caution: Almonds contain hydrocyanic acid and can be toxic if eaten in large amounts (over 50 kernels for an adult, ten for a child) Parts Used:� Seed and wood Magical Uses: (Wood) Burn for money, riches and wisdom. Almond wood makes a nice magickal wand. Sweet Almond Oil is one of the primary carrier oils for ritual and anointing blends. In an old fable, Phyllis was deserted by her lover Demophoon and died of grief. The gods changed her into a barren almond tree. When Demophoon returned and embraced the tree, it burst into leaf and flower - a symbol of true love transcending death. Aromatherapy Uses: (Oil)Great base for massage, bath, body and skin-care products. Sweet Almond oil is scentless and nourishing to the skin. ALOE: Aloe vera or Aloe ssp.) This plant has remarkable qualities. Two parts are used: the clear, gel-like central leaf pulp, and the yellow-green juice from the green part of the leaf. The gel is used in creams to soothe, heal, and moisturize the skin, and in shampoos for dry, itchy scalps. It cools the skin, protects it from airborne infections and fungi, and reduces scarring. It speeds cell regeneration, and so treats radiation burns, coral wounds, and dermatitis. It can be scraped from split leaves for first aid treatment of small burns, cuts, chapped skin, sunburn, eczema and Poison Ivy rash. Compounds in the leaf juice are added to sunscreens from protection against UV rays and have shown anticancer activity. Part Used: � Pulp or juice from the leaves Magical Uses � A protective house plant. It guards against evil influences and prevents household accidents. In Africa, the aloe is hung over houses and doors to bring good luck and drive away evil. Aromatherapy Uses� Aloe vera gel is used in cosmetic recipes where a cream or lotion |
Rosanne Davidson, 'Miss World'of 2003, is the daughter of which popular singer? | Liverpool sign up former Miss World Rosanna Davison, Chris de Burgh's daughter | Daily Mail Online comments Former Miss World Rosanna Davison has been signed up as a presenter for Liverpool's official television channel, LFC TV. The 29-year-old model, the daughter of Lady in Red singer Chris de Burgh, is a popular figure in Ireland but her job for Liverpool is her first in broadcasting outside of her home country. Davison has already shot two 30-minute programmes for Liverpool, to document the club's greatest-ever Irish and international, players. Both are expected to air in 2013. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Rosanna Davison starring in Playboy shoot Former Miss World: Rosanna Davison won the competition in 2003 and joined Liverpool's books in October SIGNING OF THE SEASON? In recruiting Rosanna Davison, Liverpool have taken a different route to that normally taken by football teams' official TV channels, who tend to employ former players. The likes of John Barnes, Roy Evans and John Aldridge have featured on LFC TV in the past. Manchester United's MUTV has made use of Andy Cole, Paddy Crerand, Gary Pallister and more, while, among others, Chelsea use Clive Walker, Frank Sinclair and Kerry Dixon. I really, really enjoyed it, especially considering I'm a long-term Liverpool follower,' Davison said. 'Hopefully this is just the beginning. Davison followed winning Miss Ireland in 2003 with becoming the 52nd Miss World later that year and the first ever from Ireland. She is also reported as being in discussions about becoming the first Miss World to appear in the American edition of Playboy, having done so in the German one. She added: 'I wouldn’t be mad about watching any old team play, it would have to be Liverpool.' Lady in Red: LFC TV presenter Rosanna Davison is the daughter of singer Chris de Burgh Liverpool's latest signing: Davison has already begun recording for LFC TV and will be joined by Burden Football fan: Davison claims to be a 'long-term Liverpool follower' Playboy model? Davison could become the first ever Miss World to feature in the American edition of Playboy SAS: Could Liverpool forwards Luis Suarez (left) and Daniel Sturridge appear on TV alongside Davison soon? |
The M32 connects which city with the M4? | CBRD » Motorway Database » M32 Factfile Images Timeline Exit List The M32 is a spur in to the centre of Bristol from the M4 , entering the city from the north but actually signposted as the way in from all directions on the M4 and M5 . Its terrifically rubbish junction with the M4 is only the start of the traffic problems it suffers. The road was originally just a couple of miles long, with its junctions numbered 19A and 19B to follow from its parent motorway's numbering. When it was granted an extension further into the city it gained its own numbering scheme. It has the full checklist of urban motorway features, running through deep concrete-walled trenches, crossing viaducts above streets and houses, and passing through complex junctions with unlikely local roads and back streets joining its sliproads. It also has a junction for the wonderfully-named suburb of Fishponds. The M32 was, apparently, meant to be one of two motorways entering Bristol: the other, a spur to the south of the city, would have left the M5 at junction 20, near Clevedon. Part of the Long Ashton Bypass is laid out with the intention that it would be widened to form part of that motorway route, and the dual carriageway approaching the Cumberland Basin one-way system in the city centre was designed to form its terminus. Both it and the M32 would have arrived in the city centre to meet the Inner Circuit Road, but Bristol's city centre motorway never materialised and neither did its southern spur. Bristol City Council has proposed downgrading the M32 to an A-road and converting its hard shoulders to bus lanes, but the road is managed by Highways England who are not interested in such a scheme. Its motorway status is safe, for now. Factfile |
Who was on the British throne at the time of the 'Spanish Armada'? | BBC - History - The Spanish Armada The Spanish Armada By Dr Simon Adams Last updated 2011-02-17 The threat of invasion by Spain loomed large for much of Elizabeth I's reign, culminating in the launch of the Armada in 1588. The failure of this attack enhanced the queen's popularity with her people, but did great damage to the standing of Philip II. What were the reasons behind the Armada, and did it bring an end to the Anglo-Spanish war? On this page Print this page The drift into war Philip II was born six years before Elizabeth I in 1527 and died five years before her in 1598. Between them 'el rey prudente' (the prudent king) and the virgin queen dominated the second half of the sixteenth century. Quite unusually for reigning monarchs of that period, they actually met. This occurred in May 1555 while Philip was king consort of England and when Elizabeth was brought to Hampton Court after her imprisonment at Woodstock. Neither has left any personal recollections of the meeting, but from the wariness with which they treated each other thereafter no great rapport seems to have been established. But Philip did harbour a grievance. He claimed the credit for bringing Elizabeth back to court and arranging a reconciliation with her half-sister (according to one account he observed the meeting between them from hiding). It was at this point that his doubts about Mary's ability to conceive were confirmed by her hysterical pregnancy, and in the absence of an heir of their bodies he gave his support to Elizabeth's ultimately uncontested accession in 1558. This assistance she refused to acknowledge. Backing Elizabeth was not a comfortable decision, for he harboured few illusions about her religious allegiances and he appreciated that he was probably abandoning English Catholics to their fate. A sense of responsibility inspired his offer of marriage to her in 1559 - a gesture strongly opposed in Spain - and lasted for the rest of his life. But Philip did harbour a grievance. He claimed the credit for bringing Elizabeth back to court... The steady decline in relations between England and Spain after 1558 makes it tempting to see a certain inevitability in the hostilities that broke out in 1585 and dominated the last years of Philip's and Elizabeth's lives. Yet it was not a conflict that either of them sought and war was never formally declared. The drift into war meant that a number of fluctuating issues and pressures became involved and assigning precise causes is not easy. But, if there is one, it is undoubtedly what became known in the Catholic world as the Empresa de Inglaterra (the Enterprise of England), the overthrow of the new Protestant regime. Top Early plans for invasion The earliest scheme for an invasion of England dates from the summer of 1559, a proposal to Philip that his voyage down the Channel to return to Spain provided an excellent opportunity to make an armed landing. This he rejected as too rash, a caution he maintained for over two decades. He was faced then and throughout his reign with the range of demands that his widespread domains presented. If his sense of moral obligation to protect English Catholicism was very real, this had to be balanced against what were considered greater priorities. Moreover, given that Elizabeth's treatment of English Catholics during the first decade of her reign was in fact quite moderate, there was every reason not to provoke her into harsher methods. Stability in north-western Europe was Philip's immediate aim, and to that end he also urged the Papacy to avoid doing anything rash. Philip had no illusions about the strength of English naval power. This assessment changed when full-scale revolt broke out in the Netherlands at the end of the 1560s, but the revolt also created an almost insoluble dilemma. The clear priority was bringing the rebellion to an end, but many of Philip's councillors claimed it was instigated from London and argued that the Empresa de Inglaterra was the necessary first step to success over the rebels. On the other hand, without a firm base in the Netherla |
Which breed won 'Best In Show' at Crufts in 2008? | BBC - Birmingham - Crufts - Crufts Best in Show 2008 You are in: Birmingham > Crufts > Crufts Best in Show 2008 Crufts Best in Show 2008 A dog called Philip has been judged Crufts Best in Show 2008. He was named as top canine in front of an audience of 6,000 at the Crufts Arena at the NEC in Birmingham. Help playing audio/video Giant Schnauzer, Ch Jafrak Philippe Olivier has been chosen as Crufts' Best in Show for 2008. Known as Philip to his friends and family, he was competing for Best in Show for the third time. Best in Show 08: Jafrak Philippe Olivier Philip, the winner of the Working Group, is owned by Mr and Mrs Cullen from St Leonards-on-Sea in East Sussex. In Reserve (second place) was the winner of the Pastoral Group, Samoyed, Ch Vandreem Imperial Hermioni By Berezniki JW ShCM, owned by Mrs L Bobrowski from Chobham in Surrey. Six year old Philip was handled at Crufts by Kevin Cullen. "Philip is a real happy go lucky dog - he's a wonderful pet and a brilliant show dog" said Kevin. Best in Show 08: Jafrak Philippe Olivier Speaking about winning Best in Show to BBC Crufts' Clare Balding, Kevin said: "I can't believe it. What a fantastic feeling. To be here for the third time and to actually get it - a dream." The Giant Schnauzer was selected to be Crufts Best in Show by judge Clare Coxall. She said: "[Philip] came out of that arch there and he came in... as though he owned it." Clare knew Philip was a winner when she laid her hands on him: "He's got muscles on top of muscles. He's in ace order. Fantastic top athletical condition. And he has a pair of the jettest black eyes. He sold himself to me and he knew he was doing it." Philip and Kevin receive a £100 prize, a replica trophy and a prestigious place in dog show history. Hound Group winner 2008 Top dogs at Crufts 2008 Over four days, March 6 - 9 2008, thousands of dogs in seven different pedigree dog groups were shown and judged at Crufts dog show. Once the Best in Breed were selected in the NEC's halls, Best in Group winners were then judged in the main arena. Toy and Utility Groups were shown in the arena at the NEC on Thursday, Gundogs on Friday, Working and Pastoral on Saturday and Terrier and Hounds were shown on Sunday. Terrier Group winner 2008 The Best in Group winners went on to compete in the grand finale on Sunday evening, for the prestigious Best in Show title. Clare Coxall was the Crufts 2008 Best in Show judge. As a competitor, Mrs Coxall won Best in Show in 1966 with a Toy Poodle. Philip's competition Philip, shown in the Working Group, was selected to be Best in Show ahead of dogs from six other groups. Those dogs were: Terrier Group - Sunday 9 March 2008 Am Ch Caraway Celebrate Life was judged to be the winner of the Terrier Group. Winner of the Pastoral Group 2008 Hound Group - Sunday 9 March 2008 Beagle - Ch Dialynne Maximus was judged to be the winner of the Hound Group. 'Max' is owned and handled by Melanie Spavin, from Solihull in the West Midlands. Max was chosen ahead of the Basset Griffon Vendeen (grand) owned and handled by BBC Crufts presenter Jessica Holm. However Jessica's dog Ch Holmchappell Petite Priere did win Best of Bread. Jessica said she felt honoured to have won a place in the Hound Group short-list, commenting: "I will never forget this night, it's fantastic". Winner of the Gundog Group, Crufts 2008 Working Group - Saturday 8 March 2008 Judge Stuart Mallard chose Giant Schnauzer, Ch Jafrak Philippe Olivier as the winner of the Working Group on Saturday. The Giant Schnauzer is owned by Mr & Mrs Cullen from St Leonards-on-Sea in East Sussex. Pastoral Group - Saturday 8 March 2008 Judge Zena Thorn-Andrews chose the winner of the Pastoral Group. She selected the Samoyed, Ch Vandreem Imperial Hermioni By Berezniki JW ShCM, owned by Mrs L Bobrowski from Chobham in Surrey. Toy Group winner 2008 Gundog Group - Friday 7 March 2008 The Gundog Group was won by the Spaniel (American Cocker) Sh Ch/Am Ch San Jo’s Born To Party owned by Mrs M and Miss M Boardman. Toy Group - Thursday 6 March 2008 Toy Group was won by the Chihuahua (smooth |
Which artisan, who was born in Otley in 1718, has a statue erected in his honour outside the Grammar School. He also has a full size sculpted figure on the facade of the Victoria and Albert Museum? | North York Moors visitor guide 2014 by Dalesman - issuu issuu Issuu on Google+ Introduction Welcome to Yorkshire, the country’s biggest most glorious county Stunning vistas across rolling fields, hills and beaches. Breathtaking scenes of rivers, cliffs and moorland, all ready to be explored. And that’s just the start. Welcome to Yorkshire and our stunning county, which will be showcased around the globe this year when the Tour de France – the world’s largest annual sporting event – begins right here. Yorkshire is home to five national museums, three national parks, three UNESCO sites, a stunning coastline and seven vibrant cities. Add in a host of fine dining restaurants, global cuisine and some of the world’s most wonderful real ale and the menu is endless. World-beating attractions and historic houses and castles mean there is something for everyone to enjoy. Combine that with the fact we are hosting the Grand Départ of the Tour de France this summer, and you have a destination that’s hard to beat. And for us lucky enough to live here, there’s a world on our doorstep waiting to be explored and enjoyed and we hope this guide helps you do just that. Gary Verity, Chief Executive of Welcome to Yorkshire Cyclists enjoy the view at Gillamoor in the North York Moors Pic: Mike Kipling/NYMNPA www.dalesmanvisitorguides.co.uk | North York Moors & Coast Visitor Guide 1 visitor guides CONTENTS INSIDE YOUR GUIDE 3 4 10 32 44 48 64 77 78 88 126 134 146 152 168 186 188 191 FOREWORD The Hon. Simon Howard INTRODUCTION TOUR OF YORKSHIRE CYCLING HISTORY AND HERITAGE FAMILY DAYS OUT EVENTS GAZETTEER Hull & Holderness North York Moors, Coast & Howardian Hills The South Vale of Mowbray, Teesside & the Northern Coast Vale of York The Wolds & East Riding York PUBLIC TRANSPORT USEFUL CONTACTS MONEY-OFF VOUCHERS Dalesman ISSN 2049-1441 Published by Dalesman, The Water Mill, Broughton Hall, Skipton, Yorkshire BD23 3AG. Tel 01756 701381 www.dalesman.co.uk dalesmanvisitorguides.co.uk Cover photograph Mike Kipling All information in this guide is researched and checked by Dalesman and any enquiries regarding its contents should be directed to Dalesman and not Welcome to Yorkshire. Copyright Dalesman 2014 All rights reserved. This guide must Written and photographed by not be circulated in any form of Andrew Gallon binding or cover other than that in Editor: Adrian Braddy which it is published and without Production & Design: similar condition of this being Compton Sheldon, imposed on the subsequent Peter Evans. purchaser. No part of this publication Advertising sales: 2 Yorkshire North York Dales Moors Visitor & Coast Guide Visitor | www.dalesmanvisitorguides.co.uk Guide | reproduced, stored on a may be 01756 701381 retrieval system or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without either prior permission in writing from the publisher or a licence permitting restricted copying. In the United Kingdom such licences are issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency, 90 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1P 9HE. Printed by Acorn Web Offset, Normanton, Yorkshire Foreword By The Hon. Simon Howard T he compilers of this muchneeded guide have taken on an enormous task. The area it covers encompasses some of the most diverse and beautiful countryside in the whole of the UK. From the rich and fertile Vale of York, to the wild heather clad dales and vales of the North York Moors and the rolling Wolds and dramatic coastline, this part of Yorkshire has everything. And there is so much more than just the landscape and natural wonders for the visitor to enjoy. There are bustling market towns, pretty villages, and a host of fascinating and exciting attractions. Then there is York; full of history, culture, shops and restaurants. I feel very privileged to live in such a wonderful area. My family’s home has been in the Howardian Hills for more than three centuries. However, I can confirm first hand that the region is certainly not stuck in the past. Great strides have been taken to create vibranc |
What word could be a hunter in Greek Mythology, a model of car, or a constellation? | Astronomy for Kids: Constellations Astronomy for Kids Constellations What is a constellation? A constellation is a group of visible stars that form a pattern when viewed from Earth. The pattern they form may take the shape of an animal, a mythological creature , a man, a woman, or an inanimate object such as a microscope, a compass, or a crown. How many constellations are there? The sky was divided up into 88 different constellations in 1922. This included 48 ancient constellations listed by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy as well as 40 new constellations. Star Maps The 88 different constellations divide up the entire night sky as seen from all around the Earth. Star maps are made of the brightest stars and the patterns that they make which give rise to the names of the constellations. The maps of the stars represent the position of the stars as we see them from Earth. The stars in each constellation may not be close to each other at all. Some of them are bright because they are close to Earth while others are bright because they are very large stars. Hemispheres and Seasons Not all of the constellations are visible from any one point on Earth. The star maps are typically divided into maps for the northern hemisphere and maps for the southern hemisphere. The season of the year can also affect what constellations are visible from where you are located on Earth. Famous Constellations Here are a few of the more famous constellations: Orion Orion is one of the most visible constellations. Because of its location, it can be seen throughout the world. Orion is named after a hunter from Greek mythology . Its brightest stars are Betelgeuse and Rigel. Constellation Orion Ursa Major Ursa Major is visible in the northern hemisphere. It means "Larger Bear" in Latin. The Big Dipper is part of the Ursa Major constellation. The Big Dipper is often used as a way to find the direction north. Ursa Minor Ursa Minor means "Smaller Bear" in Latin. It is located near Ursa Major and also has the pattern of a small ladle called the Little Dipper as part of its larger pattern. Draco The Draco constellation can be viewed in the northern hemisphere. It means "dragon" in Latin and was one of the 48 ancient constellations. Pegasus The Pegasus constellation is named after the flying horse by the same name from Greek mythology. It can be seen in the northern sky. Constellation Draco The Zodiac The zodiac constellations are the constellations that are located within a band that is about 20 degrees wide in the sky. This band is considered special because it is the band where the Sun, the Moon, and the planets all move. There are 13 zodiac constellations. Twelve of these are also used as signs for the zodiac calendar and astrology. Capricornus Ophiuchus Uses for Constellations Constellations are useful because they can help people to recognize stars in the sky. By looking for patterns, the stars and locations can be much easier to spot. The constellations had uses in ancient times. They were used to help keep track of the calendar. This was very important so that people knew when to plant and harvest crops. Another important use for constellations was navigation. By finding Ursa Minor it is fairly easy to spot the North Star (Polaris). Using the height of the North Star in the sky, navigators could figure out their latitude helping ships to travel across the oceans. Interesting Facts about Constellations The largest constellation by area is Hydra which is 3.16% of the sky. The smallest is Crux which only takes up 0.17 percent of the sky. Small patterns of stars within a constellation are called asterisms. These include the Big Dipper and Little Dipper. The word "constellation" comes from a Latin term meaning "set with stars." Twenty two different constellation names start with the letter "C." More Astronomy Subjects |
"Which author wrote""God is in his heaven, all's rightwith the world""?" | God's in His Heaven, All's Right With the World - Everything2.com God's in His Heaven, All's Right With the World by Wigs Thu Jul 06 2000 at 4:50:20 "God's in His Heaven, All's Right With the World" is the last line from the poem Pippa's Song (from Pippa's Passes ) which was written by Robert Browning . Pippa's Song and this line in particular caused Browning many problems because a lot of people just heard the line and didn't consider it within the context it was written. Pippa, in the poem , knew that everything wasn't all right with the world, she was an exploited orphan girl who had to work long hours in terrible conditions. When you look at the whole poem, it should be taken to mean that despite all the evil and injustice in the world, we can still believe that God is there, and thus all is right with the world . As to whether I agree with Browning is another story... It is also interesting to note that this line is used as part of NERV's Mark in Neon Genesis Evangelion . |
'Bertram Count of Roussillon', 'Lavatch the Clown' and the 'King of France' appear in which Shakespeare play? | All's Well That Ends Well Characters - eNotes.com All's Well That Ends Well Characters link Link Helena Helena (HEHL-eh-nuh), the orphaned daughter of Gerard de Narbon, a distinguished physician, and the ward of the countess of Rousillon. She at first regards her love for Bertram, the countess’ son, as hopeless; then, with the independence characteristic of the heroines of William Shakespeare’s comedies, she resolves to try to win him with her father’s one legacy to her, a cure for the ailing king’s mysterious malady. Her charm and sincerity win the love and admiration of all who see her except Bertram himself. Hurt but undaunted by his flight from her on their wedding day, she mourns chiefly that she has sent him into danger in the Florentine war and deprived his mother of his presence. She leaves the countess without farewell, hoping at least to free her husband to return to his home if she is not successful in fulfilling his seemingly impossible conditions for a reconciliation. She contrives through an ingenious trick, substituting herself for the Florentine girl he is trying to seduce, to obtain his ring and conceive his child. She thus wins for herself a loving and repentant husband. Bertram Bertram, Count Rousillon, a rather arrogant, self-satisfied, and impulsive young man. Proud of his noble blood, he feels degraded by the king’s command that he marry Helena, and after the ceremony he flees with his dissolute companion Parolles to the army of the duke of Florence to escape such ignominy. He wins fame as a soldier, but he fares less well in his personal relationships. First, Parolles’ essential cowardice and disloyalty are exposed by his fellow soldiers to the young count who had trusted him. Then, his attempt to seduce Diana brings about the very end he is trying to escape, union with his own wife. His antagonism for Helena melts when he hears reports of her death and recognizes the depth of the love he has lost, and he is willingly reconciled to her when she is restored to him. The Countess Rousillon The Countess Rousillon, Bertram’s mother, a wise and gracious woman who is devoted to both Bertram and Helena and welcomes the idea of their marriage. Her son’s callous rejection of his virtuous wife appalls her, and she grieves deeply for his folly, in spite of her protest to Helena that she looks on her as her only remaining child. After Helena’s reported death and Bertram’s return, she begs the king to forgive her son’s youthful rebelliousness. Parolles Parolles (pay-ROHL-ehs), Bertram’s follower and fellow soldier, who has no illusions about his own character. His romantic illusions are nonexistent. He encourages Bertram to be off to the wars with him, and he aids and abets the attempted seduction of Diana. The quality of his loyalty to his patron becomes all too obvious in the hilarious drum scene when he, blindfolded, insults and offers to betray all his countrymen to free himself from the enemies into whose hands he thinks he has fallen. The king of France The king of France, a kindly old man who has almost resigned himself to the fact that his illness is incurable when Helena comes to court with her father’s prescription, which heals him. He believes her the equal of any man in the kingdom and readily agrees to reward her service to him by letting her choose her husband from the noblemen of the kingdom. Only the pleas of Lafeu and the countess, along with Bertram’s late recognition of Helena’s virtues, prevent him from punishing the young man severely for his rebellious flight. Lafeu Lafeu (LAH-few), an old lord, counselor to the king and the countess’ friend. He is as much captivated by Helena’s grace as is his king, but he blames Parolles chiefly for Bertram’s ungentle desertion of his wife. Out of friendship for the countess, he arranges a marriage between Bertram and his own daughter in an attempt to assuage the king’s anger against the count. Lavache Lavache (lah-VAHSH), the countess’ servant, a witty clown who is expert in the nonsensical trains of logic spun by characters such as Touchstone and Feste. |
Which DJ spoke the first words on Radio Caroline? | The Boat That Rocked The Boat That Rocked The film The Boat That Rocked (2009) – aka Pirate Radio in the States and Canada – has certainly caused more than a ripple in the world of Radio Caroline. Set in the 1960's it tells the fictional story of Radio Rock, based very much on the UK's offshore radio era between 1964-1968. However it is not historically accurate, nor pretends to be, causing much annoyance among some offshore radio die-hards who were hoping for a film that better reflected what actually happened in the few short years in the mid 1960's when the BBC's cosy monopoly was blown away by a bunch of ad-hoc radio stations operating from ships and forts outside UK territorial waters. If you've seen the film then you've already made up your own mind, if not then it's the DVD you'll be needing! See Review by Kees Slings below Bill Nighy (right) recounts another salty tale When Tony Paul Met Bill Nighy Radio Caroline’s Breakfast jock Tony Paul caught up with actor Bill Nighy in Hollywood in the weeks leading up the film's release and persuaded him to give Caroline listeners the inside scoop on The Boat That Rocked. Bill, who plays the owner of a pirate radio station (Ronan O’Rahilly, anyone?), spoke exclusively to Tony about making the film and about his fond memories growing up in the south of England listening to Radio Caroline. Nighy, the star of Love, Actually, The Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Girl in the Café, is an avid rock fan and talked with Tony about his favorite bands and the indulgence rock and roll has had on his life. The Boat That Rocked is written and directed by Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and A Funeral, Notting Hill, Love Actually) and also stars Rhys Ifans, Kenneth Branagh, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jack Davenport, Nick Frost, and Emma Thompson. It is inspired by the Radio Caroline story and parts of the studio on our radio-ship Ross Revenge were used to re-create the pirate ship. Ex-Caroline man Johnnie Walker acted as adviser during filming. ROCKING ON THE NORTH SEA a Review by Kees Slings 1: A DAY IN THE LIFE Monday August 14, 1967 was a memorable day in the history of pop music. My brother had invited me to his room in the attic - a rare occasion. Something pretty scary must be about to happen. We sat in horror, looking at his transistor radio, waiting for the end. It came at three o'clock in the afternoon. After the last song, A Day in the Life from the Beatles album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, a man's voice said: "Big L time is three o'clock and Radio London is now closing down..." His tone of voice was serious, joyless even, as if the man had been dealt a personal insult. After that came silence. Apart from a soft hiss no more sound came from my brother's portable radio. Switching the frequency to Radio Veronica or Radio Luxembourg felt like treason at that time of mourning. He blew his mind out in a car He didn't notice that the lights had changed A crowd of people stood and stared They'd seen his face before Nobody was really sure if he was from the house of lords The tone of the voice was joyless for a very good reason. The pop aficionado's and technicians of all British pirate stations, transmitting from old ships in the North Sea and Irish Sea and from wartime artillery sea forts, standing on steel piles in the mouth of the Thames, had finally been beaten by pen-pushers from Whitehall and schoolmasters of the BBC, all docile slaves of the establishment led by labour PM Harold Wilson. The fight for free radio, which had in fact lasted for decades, was lost forever. To keep radio broadcasting in the firm grip of the state and deploy it for the education and betterment of the people, the British Broadcasting Company was established in 1927. Well before the Second World War radio makers revolted. United in the International Broadcasting Company (IBC) they bought airtime from foreign stations and bombarded Great Britain with popular music. Radio Luxembourg is the most famous of these channels. In 1938, despite years of opposition from London ("Foreign commercial broadcast |
'Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered', 'The Lady Is A Tramp' and 'My Funny Valentine', all featured in which musical? | Songs with Lyrics by Lorenz Hart: Blue Moon, Bewitched, Bothered and ... - Books LLC - Google Books 0 Reviews https://books.google.com/books/about/Songs_with_Lyrics_by_Lorenz_Hart_Blue_Mo.html?id=7iiRSQAACAAJ Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Commentary (music and lyrics not included). Pages: 22. Chapters: A Ship Without a Sail, Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered, Blue Moon (song), Blue Room (song), Dancing on the Ceiling (song), Ev'rything I've Got, Falling in Love with Love, Give it Back to the Indians, Glad to Be Unhappy, Have You Met Miss Jones?, Here in My Arms, He Was Too Good to Me, I'll Tell the Man in the Street, I've Got Five Dollars, Isn't It Romantic?, It's Easy to Remember (And So Hard to Forget), It Never Entered My Mind, I Could Write a Book, I Didn't Know What Time It Was, I Like to Recognize the Tune, I Wish I Were in Love Again, Johnny One Note, Little Girl Blue (song), Lover (song), Manhattan (song), Mimi (song), Mountain Greenery, My Funny Valentine, My Heart Stood Still, My Romance (song), Sing for Your Supper, Spring Is Here, Ten Cents a Dance, There's a Small Hotel, The Lady Is a Tramp, The Most Beautiful Girl in the World (1935 song), This Can't Be Love (song), Thou Swell, To Keep My Love Alive, Wait till You See Her, Where or When, With a Song in My Heart (song), You're Nearer, You Took Advantage of Me. Excerpt: "The Lady Is a Tramp" is a show tune from the 1937 Rodgers and Hart musical Babes in Arms in which it was introduced by former child star Mitzi Green. This song is a spoof of New York high society and its strict etiquette (the first line of the verse is "I get too hungry for dinner at eight..."). It has become a popular standard. Early recordings from 1937 include one by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra, (featuring Edythe Wright on vocals), Midge Williams and Her Jazz Jesters, Sophie Tucker, and Bernie Cummins on the Vocalion records label (#3714). Lena Horne recorded the song with the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio Orchestra on March 30, 1948. Her performance appeared in the film, Words and Music, a fictionalized biography of the partnership of Rodgers and Hart. It was recorded by Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald in 1950s and Shirley Bassey in the 1960s, becoming a signature song for each of them. Sinatra also sang it in the film Pal Joey. Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga recorded a version of this song for his 2011 album Duets II. Bennett praised Gaga's performance in the song, saying that she is a real "jazz lady." The single differs from the somber theme of "Body and Soul" displayed by Bennett and Winehouse in the album's first single, with its playful back-and-forth vocal theme instead. They performed the song live on ABC's Thanksgiving special dedicated to, written, directed, produced and hosted by Gaga entitled A Very Gaga Thanksgiving. They were the opening number, singing next to an old piano in a casual obscure room. Set in a cabaret Gaga played the part of a "tramp" with class and style she sang with Tony. Gaga grabbing a red handkerchief out of Bennett's pocket as well as taking off and showing her shoe to Bennett and then throwing it over her shoulder was a playful touch. After the song, there were clips of Lady Gaga, preparing for the show with excerpts of Bennett observations. Bennett said, "I see in Lady Gaga a touch of theatrical genius, she is very creative a |
Which artist had a 'Blue Period' from 1901 to 1904 and a 'Rose Period' from 1904 to 1906? | Pablo Picasso Blue Period Cubism 1907 - 1915 Pablo Picasso's Blue Period refers to a series of paintings in which the color blue dominates and which he painted between 1901 and 1904. The blue period is a marvelous expression of poetic subtlety and personal melancholy and contributes to the transition of Picasso's style from classicism to abstract art. As one of the founders of modern abstract art, Pablo Picasso is generally associated with cubism and related styles which are predominantly abstract. It is therefore essential to realize that at the time of Picasso's blue period, abstract art as we know it today didn't yet exist. As a twenty year old man Pablo Picasso was an accomplished classicist painter, but like many young artists of his time, he was dissatisfied with the dogmas of traditional art. Predecessors like C�zanne and the impressionists had shown how departures from classicism could result in a more direct visual language. And to a great extent Picasso and his contemporaries were experiencing the after-shock of an artistic eruption called Vincent Van Gogh, which hurdled an astonished art world into the 20th century and towards abstract art. Inspired by a tradition that had grown suspicious of classicism, the blue period marks the end of a development in which the young Pablo Picasso is trying to formulate his pictorial means that solve the problems and limitations of classicism and would eventually culminate in cubism and the first steps towards modern abstract art. On an emotional note, melancholy and resignation best characterize Picasso's blue period. When Picasso's close friend Carlos Casagemas commits suicide, Picasso's trauma finds expression in a series of deeply sentimental paintings which comprise his blue period. The death of Casagemas In October 1900, at the age of 19, Pablo Picasso moved to Paris, in the company of Carlos Casagemas. They had known each other since 1899, having met at the Els Quatre Gats caf� in Barcelona, which was a meeting place for artists and intellectuals. Picasso's early days in Paris are characterized by poverty, which may have contributed to the melancholy of his blue period paintings, but it's certain that the sadness of his blue period paintings alienated potential buyers of his art work and thus, in turn, contributed to his poverty. While his time in Paris is of fundamental importance to his artistic development during the blue period, Picasso spent most of his time in Barcelona, until in 1904 he moved to Paris definitively. While Casagemas takes his own life in Paris, Picasso is in Spain. The death of Casagemas painting testifies of Picasso's shock and horror over the suicide of his friend. In the sense of Picasso dealing with his trauma this painting belongs to the blue period, but it doesn't have the atmosphere of resignation and silent mourning that his blue paintings would have. Evocation Possibly in the tradition of marrying the divine to the profane the lower half of the Evocation - the burial of Casagemas painting shows a burial, while the upper half may represent how these two young men envisaged heaven: plenty of scarcely dressed women and a mother with children. Life This theme returns in one of Picasso's last blue period paintings, called Life. Casagemas had shot himself in a Parisian caf� after having been refused by a woman he was in love with. The Life painting shows Casagemas, again with a lover and a mother with child, but this time Picasso shows a Casagemas who is alive, the faces of the company of people still melancholic, but the left leg of Casagemas treading forward and a left finger pointing upward, showing an undefeated Casagemas. It seems that his painting marks the end of Picasso's trauma and his blue period. The main theme of both Evocation - the burial of Casagemas and Life is that they contain Picasso's best wishes for his friend and may be related to the the reason of Casagemas' suicide: in both paintings Casagemas is surrounded by lovers and the family that Picasso would have wished him. Picasso's depression didn't end with the beginning |
From which position did Wendy Alexander resign on June 28th.2008? | A look at former Scottish Labour leader Wendy Alexander - BBC News BBC News A look at former Scottish Labour leader Wendy Alexander By Andrew Black Political reporter, BBC Scotland 17 February 2011 Close share panel Image caption Wendy Alexander is stepping down as an MSP, after being elected to Holyrood in 1999 Wendy Alexander was always regarded as one of Labour's brightest talents. The outspoken former government minister was tipped as a future Scottish Labour leader almost since the beginning of devolution itself. One thing is for sure - Ms Alexander's stormy, 10-month stint doing the job, when she eventually got it, isn't likely to be forgotten any time soon. Elected MSP for Paisley North in 1999, the former management consultant came to public attention when, as a Holyrood minister, she became responsible for abolishing controversial laws banning the promotion of homosexuality in schools. This was the long-running saga over the repeal of Section 28, which dogged the early days of devolution. Ms Alexander, regarded as a protege of the late first minister Donald Dewar and a close ally of Gordon Brown, was an obvious target for the high-profile Keep the Clause campaign. She focussed on the man behind the group, multi-millionaire and SNP donor Brian Souter, saying there were more important priorities than the transport tycoon's "misguided" efforts, before Labour spin doctors forced her to take a back seat. Ms Alexander advised Mr Dewar during his time as secretary of state for Scotland and was part of the team which drafted the Scotland Act, paving the way for devolution. In the first parliament, she became communities minister and, after Henry McLeish's elevation to first minister, moved into his former position on enterprise. Image caption Wendy Alexander, on the far left, served in Donald Dewar's devolved government She tackled the issue of housing stock transfer - strongly opposed among Glasgow housing groups - and waded into a row involving the senior Australian banker Frank Cicutto. After making comments - which he said had been misinterpreted - that Scotland's economy had been in permanent recession for 200 years, Ms Alexander made a speech at an STUC conference in which she referred to "pesky Aussie put-downs". "Rather than saying Scotland doesn't give a four X, I thought I would start by setting the record straight," she told delegates. When Mr McLeish quit as first minister following the "muddle not a fiddle" row over expenses for his Westminster constituency office, Ms Alexander considered running to replace him. She surprised many when she decided not to stand and, after Jack McConnell took the job, Ms Alexander had transport added to her responsibilities, becoming known as "minister for everything". She later quit the cabinet after becoming, it is thought, increasingly discontented with her workload and relations with colleagues. Ms Alexander received a thank-you letter from former ministerial colleagues in recognition of her "substantial contribution", but less complimentary about the situation was her MP brother Douglas, himself a former member of the UK government Cabinet. The people of Scotland told us loud and clear they wanted change. They didn't whisper - they shouted it Wendy Alexander on Labour's 2007 election defeat He claimed she had suffered "outrageous" treatment at the hands of the media as a minister and that the power she held was resented. The Alexander siblings had been forced to fight their own image war, against detractors who described them as "the Donnie and Marie Osmond of Scottish politics". Ms Alexander's move to the backbenches, however, did not equate to a drop in profile. Ms Alexander criticised the Scottish Executive's management of its social justice policy and its efficiency savings drive and eventually became convener of the Scottish Parliament's powerful finance committee. A row also erupted over a leaked letter she wrote to former SNP deputy leader Jim Sillars, in which she said perhaps the last time the Labour movement in Scotland had made "a real intellectual contributio |
Which castle overlooks Pendle Hill? | Soldier statue overlooks Pendle Hill - Picture of Clitheroe Castle, Clitheroe - TripAdvisor Want the lowest hotel prices? You're in the right place. We check 200+ sites for you. Soldier statue overlooks Pendle Hill - Picture of Clitheroe Castle, Clitheroe Castle Hill, Clitheroe BB7 1BA, England Description: The museum stands high on Castle Hill, in the shadow of the Castle... read more The museum stands high on Castle Hill, in the shadow of the Castle Keep, an image which has dominated Clitheroe's skyline for over 800 years. The historic landmark of Clitheroe, in the heart of the Ribble Valley offers a day of exploration for all the family. Our intriguing galleries will take you on a journey through 350 million years of history, heritage and geology of the local area. We have lots of activities for children in the museum - a competition hunt, dressing-up costumes, explorer back-packs (with hat and magnifying glass), craft activities and various interactive displays. Come and enjoy a fun-filled day of exploration and learning. Other Recent Reviews |
Which military courtroom drama of 1992 starred Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore? | A Few Good Men (1992) - 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 Few Good Men ( 1992 ) R | Neo military lawyer Kaffee defends Marines accused of murder; they contend they were acting under orders. Director: From $6.99 (HD) on Amazon Video ON TV a list of 22 titles created 27 Sep 2012 a list of 27 titles created 24 Sep 2013 a list of 48 titles created 09 Dec 2013 a list of 35 titles created 5 months ago a list of 21 titles created 1 week ago Title: A Few Good Men (1992) 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. Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 9 wins & 19 nominations. See more awards » Videos When a sports agent has a moral epiphany and is fired for expressing it, he decides to put his new philosophy to the test as an independent with the only athlete who stays with him. Director: Cameron Crowe As students at the United States Navy's elite fighter weapons school compete to be best in the class, one daring young pilot learns a few things from a civilian instructor that are not taught in the classroom. Director: Tony Scott A young lawyer joins a prestigious law firm only to discover that it has a sinister dark side. Director: Sydney Pollack A young hot-shot stock car driver gets his chance to compete at the top level. Director: Tony Scott A talented New York City bartender takes a job at a bar in Jamaica and falls in love. Director: Roger Donaldson The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for. Director: Oliver Stone Selfish yuppie Charlie Babbitt's father left a fortune to his savant brother Raymond and a pittance to Charlie; they travel cross-country. Director: Barry Levinson An American agent, under false suspicion of disloyalty, must discover and expose the real spy without the help of his organization. Director: Brian De Palma A cab driver finds himself the hostage of an engaging contract killer as he makes his rounds from hit to hit during one night in Los Angeles. Director: Michael Mann Fast Eddie Felson teaches a cocky but immensely talented protégé the ropes of pool hustling, which in turn inspires him to make an unlikely comeback. Director: Martin Scorsese An American military advisor embraces the Samurai culture he was hired to destroy after he is captured in battle. Director: Edward Zwick A dramatization of the 20 July assassination and political coup plot by desperate renegade German Army officers against Hitler during World War II. Director: Bryan Singer Edit Storyline In this dramatic courtroom thriller, LT Daniel Kaffee, a Navy lawyer who has never seen the inside of the courtroom, defends two stubborn Marines who have been accused of murdering a colleague. Kaffee is known as being lazy and had arranged for a plea bargain. Downey's Aunt Ginny appoints Cmdr. Galloway to represent him. Also on the legal staff is LTJG Sam Weinberg. The team rounds up many facts and Kaffee is discovering that he is really cut out for trial work. The defense is originally based upon the fact that PFC Santiago, the victim, was given a "CODE RED". Santiago was basically a screw-up. At Gitmo, screw-ups aren't tolerated. Especially by Col. Nathan Jessup. In Cuba, Jessup and two senior officers try to give all the help they can, but Kaffee knows something's fishy. In the conclusion of the film, the fireworks are set off by a confrontation between Jessup and Kaffee. Written by Matt Curtolo <[email protected]> |
What may be described as 'a tropical tree or shrub that grows in swamps and shore mud, having many tangled roots above ground'? | What's a Mangrove? And How Does It Work? What's a Mangrove? And How Does It Work? Interactive: Mangrove Biodiversity, Close Up What's a Mangrove? And How Does It Work? If you've ever spent time by the sea in a tropical place, you've probably noticed distinctive trees that rise from a tangle of roots wriggling out of the mud. These are mangroves—shrub and tree species that live along shores, rivers, and estuaries in the tropics and subtropics. Mangroves are remarkably tough. Most live on muddy soil, but some also grow on sand, peat, and coral rock. They live in water up to 100 times saltier than most other plants can tolerate. They thrive despite twice-daily flooding by ocean tides; even if this water were fresh, the flooding alone would drown most trees. Growing where land and water meet, mangroves bear the brunt of ocean-borne storms and hurricanes. AMNH There are 80 described species of mangroves, 60 of which live exclusively on coasts between the high- and low-tide lines. Mangroves once covered three-quarters of the world's tropical coastlines, with Southeast Asia hosting the greatest diversity. Only 12 species live in the Americas. Mangroves range in size from small bushes to the 60-meter giants found in Ecuador. Within a given mangrove forest, different species occupy distinct niches. Those that can handle tidal soakings grow in the open sea, in sheltered bays, and on fringe islands. Trees adapted to drier, saltier soil can be found farther from the shoreline. Some mangroves flourish along riverbanks far inland, as long as the freshwater current is met by ocean tides. One Ingenious Plant How do mangroves survive under such hostile conditions? A remarkable set of evolutionary adaptations makes it possible. These amazing trees and shrubs: cope with salt: Saltwater can kill plants, so mangroves must extract freshwater from the seawater that surrounds them. Many mangrove species survive by filtering out as much as 90 percent of the salt found in seawater as it enters their roots. Some species excrete salt through glands in their leaves. These leaves, which are covered with dried salt crystals, taste salty if you lick them. A third strategy used by some mangrove species is to concentrate salt in older leaves or bark. When the leaves drop or the bark sheds, the stored salt goes with them. hoard fresh water: Like desert plants, mangroves store fresh water in thick succulent leaves. A waxy coating on the leaves of some mangrove species seals in water and minimizes evaporation. Small hairs on the leaves of other species deflect wind and sunlight, which reduces water loss through the tiny openings where gases enter and exit during photosynthesis. On some mangroves species, these tiny openings are below the leaf's surface, away from the drying wind and sun. breathe in a variety of ways: Some mangroves grow pencil-like roots that stick up out of the dense, wet ground like snorkels. These breathing tubes, called pneumatophores, allow mangroves to cope with daily flooding by the tides. Pneumatophores take in oxygen from the air unless they're clogged or submerged for too long. Roots That Multitask Root systems that arch high over the water are a distinctive feature of many mangrove species. These aerial roots take several forms. Some are stilt roots that branch and loop off the trunk and lower branches. Others are wide, wavy plank roots that extend away from the trunk. Aerial roots broaden the base of the tree and, like flying buttresses on medieval cathedrals, stabilize the shallow root system in the soft, loose soil. In addition to providing structural support, aerial roots play an important part in providing oxygen for respiration. Oxygen enters a mangrove through lenticels, thousands of cell-sized breathing pores in the bark and roots. Lenticels close tightly during high tide, thus preventing mangroves from drowning. Ready-to-Roll Seeds The mangroves' niche between land and sea has led to unique methods of reproduction. Seed pods germinate while on the tree, so they are ready to take root when they drop. If a seed falls in th |
Who was the first black footballer to captain England? | PAUL INCE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: I was England's first black captain, no one cared about the colour of my skin | Daily Mail Online PAUL INCE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: I was England's first black captain... but no one cared about the colour of my skin Paul Ince was the first black player to captain England in 1993 against USA Ince: ‘We can make too much of the captaincy and what it means' The FA never had a say in who was England captain, insists Ince Sol Campbell, who led England three times, says FA is 'institutionally racist' Campbell: 'If I was white I would have been England captain for 10 years' But Ince says no one could hold the England captaincy for a decade Ince, captain seven times, says the colour of his skin never came into it |
On a menu, what does 'Au Poivre' mean? | Culinary Dictionary - A, Food Dictionary, Whats Cooking America Culinary Dictionary Linda’s Culinary Dictionary – A A Dictionary of Cooking, Food, and Beverage Terms An outstanding and large culinary dictionary and glossary that includes the definitions and history of cooking, food, and beverage terms. Please click on a letter below to alphabetically search the many food and cooking terms: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U-Y Z . a la (ah lah) – It is French for “in the manner of,” “in the style of,” and “according to” In cooking, this phrase designates the style of preparation or a particular garnish. There is no difference between dishes listed as “a la boulangere” and “boulangere.” Many menus drop the “a la” because it is implied. a la Anglaise (ah-la-an-glaz) – It is a French term for English. It refers to food which has been dipped in beaten egg, and then coated with bread crumbs and cooked in butter and oil. a la boulangere (boo-lan-jair) – Describes a simple dish of stock, potatoes, and onions. “Boulangere” is French for “baker.” In history in France, many homes did not have an oven, so anything to be baked was taken to a local baker to be cooked in his oven. a la Broche – Prepared on a skewer over a flame. Also called Brochettes. a la Carte (KART) – “Carte” was originally a French term for a piece of paper or cardboard and later a bill of fare or menu. Today the term means according to the menu and that which is written down as available on the menu. Refers to meal in which the diner selects individual items, paying for each, rather than taking a complete meal at a fixed price. a la Creole – Dishes prepared with tomatoes, green peppers and onions as the main ingredients. a la Diable (ah-la-dee-abla) – “Diable” is French for the devil or satan. The term means food served deviled or in the devil’s style, usually served with a very sharp and hot seasoning. a la King – Prepared with a Bechamel sauce containing mushrooms, green peppers, and red or pimento peppers. a la Lyonnaise (ah-la-lee-on-az) – In French the term means with onions or served with Lyonnaise sauce, which is made from onions, white wine, and a meat glaze. a la Maitre d’Hotel – Prepared with a sauce of lemon juice, parsley, salt, pepper, and drawn butter. a la Marinera (ah-la-mah-ree-neh-rah) – Common style of cooking in Spanish cuisine, It says that the food is cooked with white wine, onions and sometimes tomatoes. a la mode (ah lah MODH) – A French word for “in the manner of” or “mode or according to fashion.” Desserts a la mode are served with ice cream. Meats cooked a la mode are braised with vegetables and served with gravy. a la Nage – A French term that literally means “in the swim” and refers to the fact that a some kind of seafood is “swimming” in a flavorful broth. a la Plancha (ah-la-plahn-chah) – A Spanish cooking term that refers to the method of cooking grilled on a metal plate or cast-iron skillet that is used for cooking by dry heat. a la Provencale (prov-on-sal) – Provence is a French maritime province that is famed for its wines and cuisine. The term is used to describe a dish, which uses products, which flourish, in the area of Provence, namely tomatoes, onions, garlic, and olives. a la Royale – Prepared in the royal style; typically a veloute sauce with truffles, served on poached fish or poultry. a la Russe – Prepared in the Russian style with sour cream or beetroot or both are added. ababai – Ababai comes from the Caricacae family of fruits, which also contains the Mau Mau, and some forms of papaya. It is considered an exotic fruit in the United States. It is imported from Chile, as Chile is the only country in the world that exports this luscious fruit. Very few countries grow Ababai and then only for their local market. It is a protected fruit in Chile and was only recently available for export. Fresh off the tree, ababai has a thin skin and looks like a small papaya. It is never eaten fresh due to |
In which year of World War II did the Soviet Union declare war on Japan? | Soviets declare war on Japan; invade Manchuria - Aug 08, 1945 - HISTORY.com Soviets declare war on Japan; invade Manchuria Share this: Soviets declare war on Japan; invade Manchuria Author Soviets declare war on Japan; invade Manchuria URL Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1945, the Soviet Union officially declares war on Japan, pouring more than 1 million Soviet soldiers into Japanese-occupied Manchuria, northeastern China, to take on the 700,000-strong Japanese army. The dropping of the bomb on Hiroshima by the Americans did not have the effect intended: unconditional surrender by Japan. Half of the Japanese inner Cabinet, called the Supreme War Direction Council, refused to surrender unless guarantees about Japan’s future were given by the Allies, especially regarding the position of the emperor, Hirohito. The only Japanese civilians who even knew what happened at Hiroshima were either dead or suffering terribly. Japan had not been too worried about the Soviet Union, so busy with the Germans on the Eastern front. The Japanese army went so far as to believe that they would not have to engage a Soviet attack until spring 1946. But the Soviets surprised them with their invasion of Manchuria, an assault so strong (of the 850 Japanese soldiers engaged at Pingyanchen, 650 were killed or wounded within the first two days of fighting) that Emperor Hirohito began to plead with his War Council to reconsider surrender. The recalcitrant members began to waver. Related Videos |
In 'Z Cars' who played 'Detective Inspector Barlow'? | The Museum of Broadcast Communications - Encyclopedia of Television - Z Cars Z CARS British Police Series Z Cars was the innovative, long-running BBC police series of the 1960s, which has programmed more episodes (667) than any other weekly crime programme on British television. Created by Troy Kennedy-Martin and Elwyn Jones, and produced by David Rose, the series brought a new realism to the genre as it featured day to day policing in Newtown, a fictitious town to the north of Liverpool. At the spearhead of operations were the four police constables: "Jock" Weir, "Fancy" Smith, Bob Steele and Bert Lynch. They occupied the two radio crime cars Z-Victor 1 and Z-Victor 2, from which the series gained its title. Supervising operations via a VHF radio operator in the station, and securing prosecutions in the interrogation room, were Detective Sergeant Watt and the formidable Detective Inspector Barlow. Watched by nearly 14 million viewers in its first season, Z Cars rapidly captured the public imagination, and the leading characters became household names. Though in later seasons new characters might be brought in as replacements and the crime cars up-dated, the same basic formula applied. Bert Lynch, played by James Ellis, remained throughout the programme's run. Promoted to station sergeant in 1966 he was still in place at the desk when the doors were finally closed down on the cars in 1978. In terms of programme aesthetics, Z Cars attempted to counter the filmic appeal of early North American cop programmes, such as Highway Patrol, with "gritty" realism. This was achieved by close attention to authentic police procedure, observation of working-class behaviour and, most especially, the adoption of regional speech. "Northern" working class subject matter was prominent in 1960s culture, exemplified in feature films like Saturday Night and Sunday Morning and A Taste of Honey. However, Z Cars had more in common with the dialogue-led drama and actor-centred performances of ATV's Armchair Theatre and the early years of Granada's Coronation Street. Though later series were able to make more use of film and locations, the look of Z Cars was constructed almost entirely in the television studio. The 50 minutes of continuous recorded performance provided the space for displays of male comradeship and teamwork, sharp verbal exchanges with members of the community and, most characteristic of all, intense drama in the interrogation room as Barlow bullied and coaxed confessions from his suspects. Overall, Z Cars succeeded in presenting a more human and "down to earth" image of the police than had been previously created on British television. Major crime remained at the periphery of the series and the emphasis was placed instead on domestic and juvenile crime. The programme adopted the social-democratic view of society so prevalent in 1960s Britain, and at times the PCs behaved more like social workers than policemen, as criminal behaviour was explained in terms of social deprivation. The liberal approach, however, was showing signs of exhaustion. Barlow upheld the law with a fierce authoritarianism in the station, and the PCs needed all their ingenuity and skill to enforce it effectively in the community. An on-going theme is the personal cost of securing law and order, and most of the police characters have unsatisfactory family relationships. In one episode, for instance, Watts was shown agreeing to a divorce and in another Steele beats up his wife. The image of policemen as fallible human beings created some controversy and for a time the Chief Inspector of Lancashire withdrew his support from the programme apprehensive that it might undermine public confidence in the police. In the course of its long run the programme established the reputations of many production participants, including actors such as Stratford Johns, Frank Windsor, Colin Welland, Brian Blessed and James Ellis, producers/directors such as Shaun Sutton, David |
Esau sold his birthright for a 'mess of pottage'. What is the main ingredient of this dish? | Saudi Aramco World : A Harvest of Legume Research Volume 39, Number 3May/June 1988 Send this article to a friend. A Harvest of Legume Research Written by Lynn Teo Simarski Photographs courtesy of ICARDA Even before Esau sold his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of red-lentil pottage, legumes - plants of the pea family - have provided important staple foods in the Middle East and North Africa. Today, legumes are the basic ingredients of such staff-of-life dishes as the Egyptian laborer's breakfast dish of ful mudammas, the Yemeni farmer's bowl of shurbat adas, the Syrian city-dweller's scoop of hummus bi tahinah, and the Turkish movie-goer's bag of toasted leblebi. Of the more than 14,000 species of legumes, including important fodder plants like alfalfa, three species account for two-thirds of the legumes produced today for human consumption in the Middle East and North Africa. They are faba beans (Vicia faba), lentils (Lens culinaris), and chickpeas (Cicer arietinum). Only cereal production surpasses "the big three" in the region's rainfed agriculture. Legumes, also known as pulses, confer special dietary and agricultural benefits that make them particularly valuable. Nonetheless, modern agricultural research has long bypassed them in favor of breeding new types of wheat and other crops. Unimproved local varieties of legumes suffered from low yields and unstable harvests, and in recent times the farmers of the Middle East began to abandon them for more dependable crops that had profited from scientific improvement. But now the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), headquartered in Aleppo, Syria, is attempting to reverse the outlook for legumes, as part of its mission to improve the region's production of basic food crops. Agricultural scientists such as those at ICARDA use crop plants' genes - the blueprints of inherited traits - to produce better plants for farmers. They often utilize "landraces" of crops, the unimproved local strains that farmers have cultivated for centuries, as a starting point, identifying plants that show desirable characteristics, such as tallness, abundant pods, or resistance to some insect pest. Then, they cross different plants with each other to produce, over time, a new variety with all the desirable traits. Local scientists from Morocco to Pakistan then test ICARDA crop lines under a wide array of local conditions, breeding for their particular environment. It is the task of national research and extension programs to refine the new crop lines - and ICARDA's new technologies - and disseminate them to farmers. A prime reason legumes have played a vital role in the region's traditional farming systems is their ability to take nitrogen directly from the atmosphere and "fix" it in a form plants can use. Because legumes leave surplus nitrogen behind in the soil to nourish subsequent crops such as corn and wheat, they save the farmer the cost of artificial nitrogen fertilizer. Once in the pot, legumes are rich in fiber and contain two to four times the protein of cereals - hence their nickname, "the poor man's meat." Legumes and cereals eaten together supply complementary amino acids - the building blocks of protein - thus providing better nourishment than if either type of food were eaten alone. Traditional diets the world over mix grains and pulses - rice and soy in Japan, corn and beans in Mexico, rice and lentils in the Middle Eastern dish mujaddarah. Ancient sources confirm that the "big three" legumes, which were first domesticated in the Middle East, have been eaten for millennia. Faba beans, which originated in west or central Asia, are mentioned in Hittite texts and the Bible; Ramses II of ancient Egypt is known to have offered 11,998 jars of beans to the god of the Nile. The dominant food legume in North Africa today, faba beans supply the main ingredient of ful mudammas, Egypt's national dish, which is also served with tomatoes, onion, olive oil, lemon, and hard-boiled eggs. Faba beans are also used in a Levantine salad and to "decorate" North African |
Which group sang about 'Mrs. Brown's lovely daughter' in 1965? | Hermans Hermits - Mrs. Brown you've got a lovely daughter 1965 - YouTube Hermans Hermits - Mrs. Brown you've got a lovely daughter 1965 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 Nov 16, 2007 Hermans Hermits - Mrs. Brown you've got a lovely daughter 1965 Mrs. Brown you`ve got a lovely daughter Girls as sharp as her are somethin` rare But it`s sad, she doesn`t love me now She`s made it clear enough it ain`t no good to pine She wants to return those things I bought her Tell her she can keep them just the same Things have changed, she doesn`t love me now She`s made it clear enough it ain`t no good to pine Walkin` about, even in a crowd, well You`ll pick her out, makes a bloke feel so proud If she finds that I`ve been round to see you (round to see you) Tell her that I`m well and feelin` fine (feelin` fine) Don`t let on, don`t say she`s broke my heart I`d go down on my knees but it`s no good to pine Walkin` about, even in a crowd, well You`ll pick her out, makes a bloke feel .. If she finds that I`ve been round to see you (round to see you) Tell her that I`m well and feelin` fine (feelin` fine) Don`t let on, don`t say she`s broke my heart I`d go down on my knees but it`s no good to pine Mrs. Brown you`ve got a lovely daughter (lovely daughter) Mrs. Brown you`ve got a lovely daughter (lovely daughter) Mrs. Brown you`ve got a lovely daughter (lovely daughter) Mrs. Brown you`ve got a lovely daughter (lovely daughter) Category |
What sort of bird may be described as 'tic-eyed' | 3 Ways to Attract Birds - wikiHow Providing Food 1 Research birds in your area. Find out what types of birds live in your area or are likely to come to your property through migration. You may want to obtain a field guide to the area in order to know which birds to attract. Aim to create an environment that can support many different species. Bear in mind that you can attract different species depending on the season, as well. [1] 2 Choose a bird feeder. The type of feeder you choose will influence what bird species you attract. No matter what, your bird feeder should have a few essential qualities: it should be difficult for squirrels to access, it should keep food dry, and it should be easy to clean. Bird feeders need to be washed out regularly so the food inside remains free of fungi and disease. [2] The most common types of feeders include: Tray feeders. Tray feeders are simple, flat trays that allow birds very easy access to seed. The downside is that seed is also accessible to squirrels and unprotected from the weather. House feeders. These keep seed in a contained area and dispense it as the birds feed from a small tray at the bottom of the feeder. Window feeders. Window feeders attach to your window with suction cups, offering a full view of bird activity. They will attract birds like chickadees, finches, and some kinds of sparrows. Suet feeders. Suet feeders are designed to offer suet cakes, which attract different birds like woodpeckers, nuthatches, and chickadees. Tube feeders. To attract hummingbirds, use a tube feeder. These dispense sugar water through a tube. 3 Provide seed and other food. Birds will be attracted to your yard if you offer them food. However, there are certain things to keep in mind. Do you know what species you are hoping to attract? If you would like to invite a wide range of native species, it's a good idea to have more than one type of feeder and to offer a variety of food. You will inevitably bring less desirable birds – common sparrow, pigeon, or crow – but with good seed choice you can maximize your target birds. [3] Corn is a favorite among nearly all birds but is to be used sparingly -- it will attract all sorts of animals. It is also important to be careful about the source of the corn, since cheap corn can be contaminated with pesticides that are toxic to birds. Sunflower seeds are popular among all seed-eating birds, which makes them a good choice if you want a variety of species. However, the shells must be raked up frequently. Sunflower seeds will also tempt squirrels. White proso millet is a tasty treat for cardinals, quail, sparrows, doves, and crows. It is also attractive to house sparrows and other animals. Hummingbirds love to drink sugar water, meanwhile, and safflower seeds are good for attracting cardinals, chickadees, doves, sparrows, and grosbeaks. Suet, the fat around cow and sheep organs, attracts woodpeckers, nuthatches, wrens, jays, and starlings. Peanut butter makes a good winter food, since it is highly nutritious. Just make sure that it doesn't contain additives. 4 Know what foods to avoid. Birds can easily be poisoned by food that is contaminated or contains hard-to-digest ingredients. Be sure to buy high-quality seed or suet. Some cheap manufacturers of bird food cut corners, so consider springing for a more expensive brand. Here are a few foods to avoid putting out: Bread, crackers, or other processed carbohydrates do not offer birds much nutritional value and can have toxic ingredients. Bacon drippings or other meats can meanwhile contain harmful nitrates. Both may end up attracting mice and rats instead. [4] Cheap feeds often contain “filler seeds” that are not eaten like red millet, golden millet, oats, and flax. Be sure to check the ingredients in purchased feed. 5 Install the feeder in a safe location. If you want the feeder to be near enough for you to view it from your house, place it within three feet of your window. Placing it further away is dangerous for birds, since they are more likely to collide with a window (a situation that kills millions o |
Which is the only city in Cornwall? | Truro | Cornwall Guide Truro Truro Cathedral The only city in Cornwall, although Bodmin is still nominally the county town. Truro’s most striking feature is the Cathedral , with its green spire and gothic appearance. Built at the turn of the century it dominates the Truro skyline with its 250 foot high towers and has some interesting Victorian stained glass windows. The south aisle of the cathedral is what remains of St Mary’s Church, said to be one of the finest pieces of medieval architecture in Cornwall. Its decorative style contrasts with the simplicity of the new part of the cathedral. The city's heritage is as a market town and port dating back over 800 years, booming during the tin mining era. Sat at the head of a navigable stretch of the River Fal Truro was within easy reach of the sea but more protected than Falmouth downstream. Truro Wharfside Nowadays the port is mostly used for pleasure cruises along the tributaries of the River Fal to Falmouth and St Mawes but in the not too distant past this was a bustling working port. Tales abound of the unsavoury characters and goings on along the quayside with press gangs and and rouges a plenty. As a result of all this nefarious activity there are no shortage of ghost stories from the wharfside and supernatural goings on have long been reported at the Radio Cornwall studios on Phoenix Wharf. These days much of the wharfside has been turned into offices and apartments and the only industrial activity is on Lighterage Quay's long quayside where cargoes such as scrap metal and cement are still loaded. In the early days of the city, there was a Norman castle overlooking the river. Nothing remains of this today apart from the name of a street and a hill. During the Civil War, Truro declared for the Royalists and, for a short time housed the Royalist mint. In those days there was constant rivalry between Truro and Falmouth, particularly over control of the river. Prosperity was short lived though and when the Parliamentarians took the town the mint was moved to Exeter and control of the river was divided with Falmouth. Lemon Street - Turo In spite of its early history, few very old buildings remain today and most of the town centre dates from Truro's Georgian, Regency and Victorian heyday. Many fine examples of 18th century architecture may be found in Princes Street, notably the Mansion House and Princes House. There are also many fine Georgian houses to be seen on Lemon Street, which climbs up from the city centre to the Lander Memorial. This is a column erected in 1835 to commemorate the local Lander brothers , explorers who discovered the source of the Nile. Walsingham Place - Truro Today Truro retains its standing as a market town and is main shopping town of Cornwall with much of the city centre converted to pedestrian areas. There is a large indoor market on Lemon Quay and occasional farmers’ markets close by. In addition to the major stores and chains such as Marks and Spencers, there are still many small individual shops to be found down the narrow streets of Truro. In spite of its city statue, Truro is not the largest town in Cornwall; there are several larger agglomerations. It does however employ more people than other towns with the major employers being the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro College and Cornwall Council. As a result the city suffers from a level of traffic congestion little seen in the rest of Cornwall. The Royal Cornwall Museum in River Street has a fine geological collection and many other interesting exhibits on Cornish history and culture. Of particular interest is the 6th century 'Arthur's inscribed stone', found at Tintagel Castle and a real Egyptian mummy! In addition to the permanent collections there are frequent other interesting temporary exhibitions. Boscawen Street - Truro The Hall for Cornwall is now the premier entertainment centre for the county, hosting touring groups from opera, ballet and other companies. It is within a complex of cafés and shops in a recently renovated area of town. Positioned almost in the middle of Cornwall, T |
Which town in Buckinghamshire is famous for its annual 'pancake race'? | BBC - Beds Herts and Bucks - Read This - It was flipping fantastic! You are in: Beds Herts and Bucks > Read This > Features > It was flipping fantastic! Toss your pancakes - are you ready? It was flipping fantastic! Third time winner Andrea Rawlings has beaten her personal best in the famous annual Olney pancake race, which dates back to 1445. The Buckinghamshire town of Olney is famous for its annual pancake race, which dates back to 1445. This year's event was again won by Andrea Rawlings, and in what was her third consecutive win, she achieved her personal best, finishing the 415 metre course in 63 seconds, beating last year's time by 5 seconds. Third time race winner Andrea Rawlings The Olney ritual dates back to the middle of the 15th century - tradition says the first race started in 1445. One theory is that a harassed wife, hearing the shriving bell, dashed off to the church still clutching her frying pan!. Alternatively the pancake was a bribe to the Ringer, or Sexton, that he might ring the Church bell sooner, which signalled the beginning of the day's festivities. The race is known to have continued through the centuries, and although it may have been not been every year, the tradition was passed on to ensure it never forgot. It wasn't until after the end of the World War II that the custom was revived, when the local vicar found photos taken in the 1920's. The first modern race was run in 1948 - with 13 women taking part and now traffic is stopped in the town as the race begins. And of course, there were pancakes on sale too! Two years later the international link was made, after the town of Liberal in Kansas, USA, saw photographs of the Olney event. In the spirit of friendship the two teams now compete each year and prizes are given for the person who runs the distance fastest. Entrants to the race must be women, over the age of 18, who have either lived in the town for the previous three months or have a permanent residence in Olney. Dressed in the traditional costume of a housewife, including a skirt, apron and head covering, the racers speed off for a 415m course - with constant pancake tossing! The winner, on crossing the line, must toss her pancake and is then greeted by the Verger with the traditional kiss of peace. See our photo gallery of the race Finally everyone makes their way to the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul for the Shriving Service at which prizes are issued. last updated: 28/02/06 |
Of all the rugby teams to have participated in the 2008- 2009 Guinness Premiership, which team is the furthest north? | Leicester Tigers | Rugby Union | Fandom powered by Wikia File:E.Redman 1895.jpg Leicester Football Club was formed in a meeting held in the city's George Hotel on August 1880 by the merger of three smaller teams: Leicester Societies AFC, Leicester Amateur FC and Leicester Alert. That October, the new club wore black for their first game against Moseley at the Belgrave Cricket and Cycle Ground. It was not until five years or so later that the nickname "Tigers" was first used, the Leicester Daily Post reporting that "the Tiger stripes were keeping well together". The origin of the nickname is uncertain, but it may have come from the Leicestershire Regiment (which became in 1946 The Royal Leicestershire Regiment ). The Regiment had received the nickname 'Tigers' after serving in India , and from 1825 had worn a cap-badge with a 'royal' tiger to mark the connection. An alternative theory is that the team wore a brown and yellow striped shirt. In their early years, they were also known as "The Death or Glory Boys". The now-famous scarlet, green and white jerseys were not introduced until 1891, although these were in a vertical stripe formation until the distinctive hoops were first worn in September 1895. They moved in 1892 to their present ground at Welford Road , Leicester . Having won the Midlands Cup every year from 1898 to 1905, they dropped out "to give other teams a chance". [1] In the 1926/27 season, Leicester started using letters to identify their forwards, expanding the practice by 1931/32 to the whole team. Post war Edit In 1947 local winger Harry Sibson joined from Aylestonians and went on to play 183 games. Harry is credited for the introduction of the new offside law. Harry went onto fulfil many roles at Leicester Tigers including club secretary and club president. [2] [3] [4] With the arrival of Chalkie White in 1968, things began to improve significantly. He was a very progressive coach who demanded high standards of fitness and tactics. His unique style of coaching brought success on the pitch, and with that success came increased attendances. Leicester started to grow as a club towards the end of the 1970s. At the start of the decade, the club had just 600–700 members and gates were less than 1,000. By 1980, the Tigers had reached their first cup final, and the club was on its way towards a substantial period of growth. During 1970s the team played in front of a packed stadium during the annual Boxing Day Barbarians event (in contrast with the usual 750–2,000 spectators). With the advent of professionalism in the mid-1990s, with league fixtures being played over the Christmas period, regular games against the Barbarians have stopped. A first Twickenham final appearance ended in defeat by Gloucester in the John Player Cup in 1978, but the Tigers won the next three against Moseley (15–12), London Irish (21–9) and Gosforth (22–15). This meant they were allowed to keep the trophy. The fifth final was a loss to Bristol in 1983. In August 1980, Leicester became the first English club to go on a tour in the southern hemisphere, where they played six games in Australia and Fiji to mark the club's centenary. In the 1980s, the club still enjoyed the benefits of amateur rugby, with nights away and Easter tours, although off the pitch the Tigers were taking their first steps towards corporate sponsorship. When they beat Waterloo on the last day of the 1987/88 season, the Tigers became England’s first official champions. Nineties and onwards Edit The early 1990s saw the emergence of Leicester's renowned ABC Club, so called because of the letters the front row players wore on their backs, with Graham Rowntree , hooker Richard Cockerill and Darren Garforth . Leicester began one of the greatest winning streaks of any team. This streak started when a young pack helped Leicester to defeat Harlequins 23–16 in the 1993 cup final. They were English champions again in 1995, won the Pilkington Cup in 1997 (9–3 against Sale) and were the first English team to get to the Heineken Cup final before losing to Brive in the same year. |
Who was the President of the USA on 1st. January 1800? | Presidential Elections - U.S. Presidents - HISTORY.com Presidential Elections A+E Networks Introduction Departing from the monarchical tradition of Britain, the founding fathers of the United States created a system in which the American people had the power and responsibility to select their leader. Under this new order, George Washington, the first U.S. president, was elected in 1789. At the time, only white men who owned property could vote, but the 15th, 19th and 26th Amendments to the Constitution have since expanded the right of suffrage to all citizens over 18. Taking place every four years, presidential campaigns and elections have evolved into a series of fiercely fought, and sometimes controversial, contests, now played out in the 24-hour news cycle.The stories behind each election—some ending in landslide victories, others decided by the narrowest of margins—provide a roadmap to the events of U.S. history. Google 1789: George Washington – unopposed The first presidential election was held on the first Wednesday of January in 1789. No one contested the election of George Washington , but he remained reluctant to run until the last minute, in part because he believed seeking the office would be dishonorable. Only when Alexander Hamilton and others convinced him that it would be dishonorable to refuse did he agree to run. The Constitution allowed each state to decide how to choose its presidential electors. In 1789, only Pennsylvania and Maryland held elections for this purpose; elsewhere, the state legislatures chose the electors. This method caused some problems in New York , which was so divided between Federalists who supported the new Constitution and Antifederalists who opposed it that the legislature failed to choose either presidential electors or U.S. senators. Before the adoption of the Twelfth Amendment, each elector cast two votes for president. The candidate with a majority won the presidency, and the runner-up became vice president. Most Federalists agreed that John Adams should be vice president. But Hamilton feared that if Adams was the unanimous choice, he would end in a tie with Washington and might even become president, an outcome that would be highly embarrassing for both Washington and the new electoral system. Hamilton therefore arranged that a number of votes be deflected, so that Adams was elected by less than half the number of Washington’s expected unanimous vote. The final results were Washington, 69 electoral votes; Adams, 34; John Jay , 9; John Hancock , 4; and others, 22. 1792: George Washington – unopposed As in 1789, persuading George Washington to run was the major difficulty in selecting a president in 1792. Washington complained of old age, sickness, and the increasing hostility of the Republican press toward his administration. The press attacks were symptomatic of the increasing split within the government between Federalists, who were coalescing around Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton, and Republicans, forming around Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson . James Madison , among others, convinced Washington to continue as president by arguing that only he could hold the government together. Speculation then shifted to the vice presidency. Hamilton and the Federalists supported the reelection of John Adams. Republicans favored New York governor George Clinton, but Federalists feared him partly because of a widespread belief that his recent election to the governorship was fraudulent. In addition, the Federalists feared that Clinton would belittle the importance of the federal government by retaining his governorship while serving as vice president. Adams won relatively easily with support from New England and the Mid-Atlantic states, except New York. Only electoral votes are recorded here, because most states still did not select presidential electors by popular vote. Nor was there a separate vote for president and vice president until the Twelfth Amendment took effect in 1804. The results were Washington, 132 electoral votes (unanimous); Adams, 77; Clinton, 50; Jefferson, |
On this day in 1993 (4th Aug.), two Los Angeles police officers were sentenced to jail for their brutal assault of which African-American motorist? | PHOTOS: A look back at the 1991 Rodney King beating - Press Telegram Media Center Share Search A photo taken from the videotape shows Rodney King being beaten on March 3, 1991 in Lake View Terrace. The acquittal of four police officers in the videotaped beating of King sparked rioting that spread across the city and into neighboring suburbs. Cars were demolished and homes and businesses were burned. Before order was restored, 55 people were dead, 2,300 injured and more than 1,500 buildings were damaged or destroyed. (File photo) FILE - This file photo of Rodney King was taken three days after his videotaped beating in Los Angeles on March 6, 1991. The photo is one of three introduced into evidence by the prosecution in the trial of four LAPD officers in a Simi Valley, California Courtroom, March 24, 1992. The acquittal of four police officers in the videotaped beating of King sparked rioting that spread across the city and into neighboring suburbs. Cars were demolished and homes and businesses were burned. Before order was restored, 55 people were dead, 2,300 injured and more than 1,500 buildings were damaged or destroyed. (AP Photo/Pool,File) Timothy Wind, Stacey Koon,Theodore Briseno and Laurence Powell, LAPD officers involved in the beating of black motorist Rodney King. The acquittal of the officers in the beating of Rodney King sparked the 1992 Los Angeles riots. (Los Angeles Daily News file photo) Rodney King shows off his bruises in Los Angeles, in this March 6, 1991 photo. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) George Holliday, the man who videotaped the beating by four LAPD officers of black motorist Rodney King, cradles his camera after appearing at a news conference, March 28, 1991. (AP Photo/Craig Fujii) Rodney King makes a statement at a Los Angeles press conference, May 1, 1992, pleading for the end to the rioting and looting that has plagued the city following the verdicts in the trial against four Los Angeles Police officers accused of beating him. (AP Photo/David Longstreath) Los Angeles Police Chief Daryl F. Gates speaks at a news conference in Los Angeles Thursday, March 07, 1991 that he will ask for criminal charges to be filed against three of his officers seen clubbing Rodney King on a videotape. He said the department would work with the District Attorney's office to determine the precise charges. (AP Photos/Nick Ut) Witness and Passenger, Bryant Allen is asked by prosecuting Attorney Allen Yochelson to identify pictures of Rodney King during the first day of the beating trial in Simi Valley. 03/05/92 (Daily News file photo) File - Los Angeles police officer Theodore Briseno defends his actions in the assault on motorist Rodney King during court testimony in Simi Valley, Calif., April 3, 1992. A scene from the video of the assault is shown at left. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Rodney King calls for an end to the rioting on May 1, 1992. (Daily Breeze file photo) Los Angeles commander Michael Bostic, right, looks over quotes in a training bulletin shown to him by defense attorney John Barnett during testimony in Simi Valley, California on Monday, April 13, 1992. The training bulletin contained LAPD comments regarding the Rodney King beating seen nationwide on an amateur video made in March of 1991. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terill) Rodney King calls for an end to the rioting on May 1, 1992. "People, I just want to say, you know, can we all get along?" (David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News) Steven Lerman, attorney for Rodney King, displays a photo of his client during a press conference at his office in Beverly Hills, California, Friday, March 8, 1991. King's doctor outlined the extent of man's injuries for reporters during the meeting. (AP Photo/Nick Ut) The 1992 Los Angeles Riots. Rodney King (Daily Breeze file photo) Rodney King, center, and attorney Steve Lerman, left, speaks with reporters in Los Angeles, Friday, May 1, 1992. King made a plea to end the rioting and looting that has plagued Los Angeles for the last three days. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) Former Los Angeles police officer Timothy Wind (rig |
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