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In which Latin American country was President Manuel Zelaya arrested and exiled in June 2009? | U.S. and some allies at odds over Honduras presidential election U.S. and some allies at odds over Honduras presidential election Video Washington Post Staff Writer Tuesday, December 1, 2009 TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS -- The United States split with some of its Latin American allies Monday over whether to recognize the results of Honduras's presidential election, with Washington commending the balloting but Brazil saying the vote will not erase the stain of a coup. The winner, Porfirio "Pepe" Lobo, a conservative businessman, has promised to promote reconciliation in this impoverished country, which was thrown into turmoil when the military exiled President Manuel Zelaya on June 28. But many Hondurans consider it unlikely that their internationally recognized president will be allowed to serve out the remainder of his term, which ends in January. Zelaya's return had been the goal of an aggressive campaign by the U.S. government and the rest of the hemisphere. But Honduran and U.S. officials concede that the Honduran congress is likely to vote Wednesday against reinstating Zelaya, who had alarmed many here by embracing Venezuela's anti-American president, Hugo Chávez. Lobo is hoping Sunday's election -- scheduled long before Zelaya's ouster -- will help end a crisis that has isolated Honduras internationally and cost it millions of dollars in lost aid and revenue. "It's difficult not to recognize an electoral process in a democratic country," Lobo said at a news conference with foreign reporters. "This is how the crisis ends." The exact turnout in Sunday's vote was still not known, with the country's electoral tribunal saying official figures may not be available for weeks. The tribunal said that, based on projections from about half the ballot boxes, 62 percent of eligible voters participated. However, an independent Honduran civic alliance that did a statistical sampling nationwide said 47.6 percent of voters turned out, 7.4 percentage points less than in the last presidential election, in 2005. The civic group's effort was funded by the U.S. government and received technical assistance from the National Democratic Institute, which is loosely affiliated with the Democratic Party. The International Republican Institute, a group that sent observers and has ties to the Republican Party, said the election was "free of violence and overt acts of intimidation" and appeared credible. Many major international electoral observation groups declined to monitor the vote, however, citing the country's unresolved political conflict and irregularities during the campaign that included the temporary shutdown of pro-Zelaya media. The president was not on the ballot, but he appeared to be the big loser in Sunday's election, as many Hondurans ignored his appeal for a mass boycott. He has been holed up in the Brazilian Embassy since sneaking back into the country in September. The military arrested Zelaya on June 28 on charges of abuse of power for allegedly organizing an illegal referendum that many viewed as a bid to stay in power beyond the one-term limit. Initially, the Obama administration insisted on Zelaya's return, eager to show its democratic credentials to a region long skeptical of them. But Honduran political and business leaders rejected the demand. Seeing few other options, the U.S. government dropped an earlier threat not to recognize the election. "We stood on principle, but Central America really matters to us. The U.S. can't have a totally destabilized Honduras," one senior U.S. official said, speaking on the condition of anonymity. In a statement, the State Department commended Hondurans for "peacefully exercising their democratic right to select their leaders." Colombia, Peru, Panama and Costa Rica have indicated they will recognize the election result. Many other countries have refused to do so thus far, but analysts say Mexico and some Central American and Caribbean nations are likely to reestablish ties eventually. Regional powerhouse Brazil and several other leftist governments have said that allowing a coup to go unpuni |
Who was the President of the USA on 1st. January 1900? | 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, |
Which is the only city in West Sussex? | West Sussex towns | Guide to the main towns in West Sussex East Grinstead The small cathedral city of Chichester is the adminsitrative capital of West Sussex and is very popular with tourists who enjoy the fine Georgian architecture and good shops. Crawley is the economic powerhouse of West Sussex, a New Town which has expanded rapidly driven in part by the travel industry and nearby Gatwick airport. East Grinstead is a relatively wealthy town near the Surrey Border with a lovely historic High Street and a good selection of shops in the town centre. |
Playing for West Ham United between 1998 and 2001, Javier Margas was the first footballer from which country to appear in the Premier League? | Autographs : Harry Redknapp 2 - theyflysohigh Date: July 1999 Fee: £5.75m Appearances: 61/3 (gls 10) Cup: 11/1 (gls 1) Eyal confounded all his countrymen when he chose West Ham ahead of Tottenham Hotspur in 1997, completing his move from Southampton via Israeli club Maccabi Haifa who still held his registration forms. League debut against Barnsley in the 2-1 victory at Oakwell 9th August 1997. London was a million miles away when the football mad Berkovic kicked a ball around the dusty streets of his native Nahrya. As his talent emerged he soon found himself training with top side Maccabi in nearby Hafia, but his career was put on hold whilst he competed his national service. He went on to become player of the year in 1994 and scored 40 goals in 200 appearances for Maccabi. Berkovic has established himself as a crowd favourite with his mazy runs and trickery lit up the side. Constantly the subject of transfer speculation from the day he arrived, his inevitable departure was assured when he clashed with John Hartson in a training incident at Chadwell Heath. Eyal returned to Israel on international duty and was only persuaded to return after club director Peter Storrie flew over to bring the talented midfielder back to Upton Park. A written transfer request followed and Celtic must have thought they've got a relative bargain at £5.75m when he signed in July 1999. Later played for Manchester City and Portsmouth before returning to his homeland to play for Maccabi Tel Aviv. 650. David TERRIER ... (1997) Transferred: Appearances: 45/7 (gls 0) Cup: 11 (gls 0) West Ham raided the foreign market when they signed, young French defender David Terrier from FC Metz. David, 23 signed a three-year contract which also included a clause allowing for its cancellation after three months should he fail to make an impact. Signed on a free transfer under the Bosman ruling, Terrier arrived for pre-season training and amazed everyone with his request for the squad No.13 shirt. Terrier has 15 French under-21 caps and has played for his country from the age of 14 upwards. David made his League debut as substitute in the opening game against Barnsley 9th August 1997 in a 2-1 away victory. Indeed this was to be his one and only appearance in the claret-and-blue, beset by constant injury problems, "The Ice Man" had his trail period extended in the hope that he could shake off his injury to help the Hammers with their defensive cover, but was frozen out and left to join Newcastle United on the 16th January 1998 on loan until the end of the season. Returned to France after his spell at St James's Park and played for OGC Nice, AC Ajaccio and US Creteil. 651. David UNSWORTH ... (1997 - 1998) Signed from Everton together with £1m cash adjustment in exchange for Danny Williamson August 1997. The arrival of the once-capped England defender quickly showed manager Harry Redknapp he had got the best of that sensational swap deal involving the unfortunate Danny Williamson. David made his Hammers debut against his former Everton team-mates at Goodison Park 23rd August 1997 in a 1-2 reverse. While Unsworth quickly settled into the Upton Park life, his wife did not and by the end of a campaign that saw him make 39 appearances, scoring two goals, he sought a move nearer home. Geographically challenged, he signed for Aston Villa in a £3m deal but while Harry tallied up another profit, Unsworth was farcically claiming that he didn't realise Birmingham was still so far from Liverpool. A mocking John Gregory allowed the red faced, "under-the-thumb" Unsworth to return to Everton a fortnight or so later for a similar fee. After six years with the Goodison Park outfit he later played for Ipswich Town (loan), Sheffield United, Wigan Athletic, Burnley and Huddersfield Town. 652. Ian PEARCE ... (1997 - 2004) A member of Blackburn Rovers' championship-winning squad, the young central defender firmly established himself in the heart of the West Ham defence. Signed for £2.3m and made his Hammers debut against Newcastle United at Upton Park on the 20th September 1997. A str |
Which British artist is best known for his painting 'And When Did You Last See Your Father'? | William Frederick Yeames, Artist • Biography & Facts William Frederick Yeames Artist William Frederick Yeames RA (18 December 1835 – 3 May 1918) was a British painter best known for his oil-on-canvas problem picture 'And When Did You Last See Your Father?' , which depicts the son of a Royalist being questioned by Parliamentarians during the English Civil War. |
By what name is JS Bach's cantata 'Schweigt Stille, Plaudert Nicht' better known as a result of the drink to which one of the characters is addicted? | JS Bach - Documents Documents Share JS Bach Embed <iframe src="http://docslide.us/embed/js-bach.html" width="750" height="600" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" style="border:1px solid #CCC; border-width:1px; margin-bottom:5px; max-width: 100%;" allowfullscreen> </iframe> <div style="margin-bottom:5px"> <strong> <a href="http://docslide.us/documents/js-bach.html" title="JS Bach" target="_blank">JS Bach</a></div> size(px) Download JS Bach Transcript @& Johann Sebastian Bach Country Birth Death Period Composition Types Germany Mar 21, 1685 in Eisenach, Germany Jul 28, 1750 in Leipzig, Germany Baroque All Works (1240) Keyboard Music (574) Choral Music (469) Vocal Music (78) Chamber Music (60) Concerto (51) Orchestral Music (6) Johann Sebastian Bach is the most important composer of the Baroque period, with only his contemporary Handel offering a challenge to his supremacy. Better known as a virtuoso organist than as a composer in his day, he was a conservative who used traditional forms in composition; his sacred music, organ and choral works, and other instrumental music had an enthusiasm and seeming freedom that concealed immense rigor. He never produced an opera or a bona fide oratorio, but did write music in virtually every other genre. Bach's use of counterpoint was brilliant and innovative, and the immense complexities of his compositional style -- which often included religious and numerological symbols that seem to fit perfectly together in a profound puzzle of special codes -- still amaze musicians today. Many consider him the greatest composer of all time. Bach was born in Eisenach in 1685. He was taught to play the violin and harpsichord by his father, Johann Ambrosius, a court trumpeter in the service of the Duke of Eisenach. Young Johann was not yet ten when his father died, leaving him orphaned. He was taken in by his recently married oldest brother, Johann Christoph, who lived in Ohrdruf. Because of his excellent singing voice, Bach attained a position at the Michaelis monastery at Lüneberg in 1700. His voice changed a short while later, but he stayed on as an instrumentalist. After taking a short-lived post in Weimar in 1703 as a violinist, Bach became organist at the Neue Kirche in Arnstadt (17031707), after which he briefly served at St. Blasius in Mühlhausen as organist, beginning in June 1707. He married his cousin, Maria Barbara Bach, that fall. Bach composed his famous Toccata and Fugue in D minor (BWV 565) while in Mühlhausen. He next took a post in Weimar for the Duke of Sachsen-Weimar in 1708, serving as court organist and playing in the orchestra, eventually becoming its leader in 1714. He wrote many organ compositions during this period, including his Orgel-Büchlein. Owing to a political controversy that had a negative impact on the court's musicians, Bach left and secured a post in December 1717 as Kapellmeister at Cöthen. In 1720, Bach's wife suddenly died, leaving him with four children (three others had died in infancy). A short while later, he met his second wife, soprano Anna Magdalena Wilcke, whom he married in December 1721. She would bear 13 children, though only five would survive childhood. The six Brandenburg Concertos (BWV 1046-51), among many other works, date from his Cöthen years. Bach became Kantor of the Thomas School in Leipzig in May 1723, and held the post until his death. It was in Leipzig that he composed the bulk of his religious and secular cantatas. Bach eventually became dissatisfied with this post, not only because of its meager financial rewards but also because of onerous duties and inadequate facilities. Thus, he took on other projects, chief among which was the directorship of the city's Collegium Musicum in 1729. This ensemble was comprised of professional and student musicians who gave weekly concerts. He also became music director at the Dresden Court in 1736, in the service of Frederick Augustus II, though his duties were vague and apparently few. Bach began making trips to Berlin in the 1740s, not least because his son Carl Phil |
Released this year (2009), what is the full name of the sequel to the 2007 film 'Transformers'? | Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) - 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 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen ( 2009 ) PG-13 | From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Sam Witwicky leaves the Autobots behind for a normal life. But when his mind is filled with cryptic symbols, the Decepticons target him and he is dragged back into the Transformers' war. Director: a list of 44 titles created 30 Nov 2010 a list of 48 titles created 01 Aug 2013 a list of 37 titles created 04 Aug 2014 a list of 35 titles created 23 Feb 2015 a list of 44 titles created 1 month ago Title: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) 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 1 Oscar. Another 14 wins & 26 nominations. See more awards » Videos The Autobots learn of a Cybertronian spacecraft hidden on the moon, and race against the Decepticons to reach it and to learn its secrets. Director: Michael Bay An ancient struggle between two Cybertronian races, the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons, comes to Earth, with a clue to the ultimate power held by a teenager. Director: Michael Bay Autobots must escape sight from a bounty hunter who has taken control of the human serendipity: Unexpectedly, Optimus Prime and his remaining gang turn to a mechanic, his daughter, and her back street racing boyfriend for help. Director: Michael Bay A strange black entity from another world bonds with Peter Parker and causes inner turmoil as he contends with new villains, temptations, and revenge. Director: Sam Raimi Peter Parker is beset with troubles in his failing personal life as he battles a brilliant scientist named Doctor Otto Octavius. Director: Sam Raimi With the world now aware of his identity as Iron Man, Tony Stark must contend with both his declining health and a vengeful mad man with ties to his father's legacy. Director: Jon Favreau After Peter Parker is bitten by a genetically altered spider, he gains newfound, spider-like powers and ventures out to solve the mystery of his parent's mysterious death. Director: Marc Webb When bitten by a genetically modified spider, a nerdy, shy, and awkward high school student gains spider-like abilities that he eventually must use to fight evil as a superhero after tragedy befalls his family. Director: Sam Raimi Dominic Toretto and his crew of street racers plan a massive heist to buy their freedom while in the sights of a powerful Brazilian drug lord and a dangerous federal agent. Director: Justin Lin When a cure is found to treat mutations, lines are drawn amongst the X-Men, led by Professor Charles Xavier, and the Brotherhood, a band of powerful mutants organized under Xavier's former ally, Magneto. Director: Brett Ratner A look at Wolverine's early life, in particular his time with the government squad Team X and the impact it will have on his later years. Director: Gavin Hood After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil. Director: Jon Favreau Edit Storyline A youth chooses manhood. The week Sam Witwicky starts college, the Decepticons make trouble in Shanghai. A presidential envoy believes it's because the Autobots are around; he wants them gone. He's wrong: the Decepticons need access to Sam's mind to see some glyphs imprinted there that will lead them to a fragile object that, when inserted in an alien machine hidden in Egypt for centuries, will give them the power to blow out the sun. Sam, his girlfriend Mikaela Banes, and Sam's parents are in danger. Optimus Prime and Bumblebee are Sam's principal protectors. If one of them goes down, what becomes of Sam? Written by <[email protected]> They have returned. They have evolved. See more » Genres: Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi Motion Picture Rating |
Who had a number one hit in July 2009 with 'Evacuate The Dancefloor'? | Official Charts Flashback 2009: Cascada – Evacuate The Dancefloorshan 18 July 2014 Official Charts Flashback 2009: Cascada – Evacuate The Dancefloorshan It’s five years since the German dance masters Cascada scored their first ever chart-topper, which has now sold over 460,000 copies! Google + There’s nothing better to get the Official Singles Chart going than a good old-fashioned summer banger, and after three years of chart success, German dance trio Cascada delivered, with a tune that not only took them in a new direction, it gave them their first Number 1! Cascada – fronted by Natalie Horler – initially found fame with donked-up versions of songs that had already been hits for someone else. Their very first hit, Everytime We Touch, was a Number 2 hit in 2006, and was followed by three more Top 10 hits, Truly Madly Deeply, I Need A Miracle and What Hurts The Most. By the time 2009 came around, however, music tastes had changed and tunes in the style of Cascada’s Eurodance bangers had been nudged off the radio by tunes with a poppier feel. Could it be that a certain Lady Gaga had rewritten the pop landscape? Whatever the reason, that change in music tastes might be responsible for Cascada’s most surprising – and successful – move yet. They returned with a fresh, up-to-date sound and a track that pop fans couldn’t get enough of, winning themselves a whole new audience with unashamed party track Evacuate The Dancefloor, scoring them their first ever Number 1. Evacuate The Dancefloor stayed at Number 1 for two weeks, but while it gave Cascada their highest peak so far, it also, sadly turned out to be their last Top 40 hit. Three more single releases charted in the lower half of the Top 100, but they’ve not improved on that since. But if Evacuate The Dancefloor turns out to be their swansong, what a way to go! Evacuate The Dancefloor sold over 460,000 copies and is Cascada’s biggest selling single, spending a second week at Number 1 this week five years ago. Cascada notched up six Top 40 hits, five of those going Top 10. Over on the Official Albums Chart, three releases went Top 10. They were last seen on UK screens competing for Germany on the Eurovision Song Contest 2013. Sadly, they couldn’t recreate their chart success, finishing 21st with only 18 points awarded. Check out the video for the band’s first hit Everytime We Touch before we count down the rest of our retro Top 5. 2: La Roux – Bulletproof Going back up one place, it’s the former Number 1 from what was then a duo. Singer Elly Jackson came down a couple of octaves since first hit In For The Kill, on their second of only three hits so far. But with new single Uptight Downtown imminent, that is surely all about to change. Bulletproof has sold over 530,000 copies and while not a chart-topper, debut hit In For The Kill is the biggest seller – it’s shifted over 870,000 copies! Check out tour dates for La Roux and go "in for the kill" – well, for some tickets, anyway . Oh yes. 3: Michael Jackson: Man In The Mirror A fitting tribute to the late Michael Jackson, who had died some weeks earlier, meant that Man In The Mirror became a bigger hit than when first released, peaking at Number 2. back in 1988, it reached only Number 21, at that point the least successful single off the album Bad. 4: Lady Gaga – Paparazzi Speaking of Lady Gaga, here she is with her third single off her debut album The Fame. Paparazzi was the first real hint that Lady Gaga wasn’t your average popstar – the video is a weird and wonderful introduction to the idea of Gaga as a concept. You wouldn’t take her up on an offer of a cup of tea after watching this, would you? Paparazzi has sold over 590,000 copies. Gaga does, of course, have two million-selling singles under her no-doubt-very-stylish-but-uncomfortable belt. 2009 hits Poker Face and Bad Romance have both hit the big one. 5: David Guetta FT Kelly Rowland – When Love Takes Over Dance DJ superstar David Guetta’s first ever chart-topper would launch him into superstardom, with a little help from Kelly Rowland, enjoying her second Number 1 as |
Released this year (2009),what is the full name of the sequel to the 2006 film 'Night At The Museum'? | 2009: The Year Of The Sequel 2009: The Year Of The Sequel 19 December 2009 Harry Potter The top ten highest grossing films of the year are a pretty action packed mix, but if we had to define 2009 in one word we could probably call it the year of the sequel. With some fantastic offerings to please the most ardent filmgoers, the biggest blockbusters delivered on action, special effects, jaw-dropping drama and laugh out loud moments. Here we take a look back at what made these box-office hits so great... 1. ' Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' ($934,851,079 worldwide) Following on from the success of the previous ' Harry Potter ' movies, the sixth in the series had to be full of the usual tricks and treats to please the most die-hard of wizarding fans. Indeed, the 'Half-Blood Prince' was packed with enough cockroach clusters and liquorice wands to satisfy any Potter fanatic, but it was perhaps the everyday scenes between Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson) which set it apart from the previous films. The Hogwarts students have suddenly grown up; they're flirting amongst each other and feel heartbreak for the first time. In many ways the newest ' Harry Potter ' film is the darkest to date, yet with this other element added to it, it's not hard to see how the movie received such critical acclaim and instant commercial success. A family film to get the entire household into the cinema, a much deserved winner for the top spot. 2. 'Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs' ($883,718,521 worldwide) The third installment of the 'Ice Age' series is arguably a surprise winner. Like the previous 'Ice Age' films, the movie opens with the sabre-toothed squirrel Scrat, who does everything he can to retrieve his precious acorn. This time though, he falls in love with his female counterpart Scratte who he saves from falling to her death. Featuring the voices of Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, Seann William Scott, and Simon Pegg, this was the perfect 3-D animated film to take the kids to on a Sunday afternoon. Despite mixed reviews by critics, it seems moviemakers knew what they were doing because children across the country fell in love with it. With just the right amount of silly humour, and a pair of 3-D glasses thrown in as well, what wasn't there to like? one crazy night and road trip 3. 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' ($834,969,807 worldwide) Clocking in at nearly two-and-a-half hours, 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' hit cinemas with its impressive display of digital effects for a sci-fi blockbuster which was bigger, faster and louder than the previous film. Two years on from the original, 'Revenge of the Fallen' even occasionally surpassed the last. It was arguably at its best in the early scenes showing Sam (Shia LaBeouf) trying to balance college life with his hot girlfriend Mikaela (Megan Fox) at the same time as carrying a secret that makes him key to evil robot The Fallen's plan to wipe out the world. At times, director Michael Bay's fondness for blowing stuff up threatened to overwhelm, but it seems that didn't matter to the audience who were hooked. Although the movie received mixed and even negative reviews from film critics it was a smashing box office success. 4. '2012' - ($711,400,000 worldwide) '2012' was a CGI-disaster fest like no other. The blockbuster starring John Cusack and Thandie Newton was loosely based on the Mayan calendar and the phenomenon that cataclysmic events will unfold in the year 2012. The movie centred around an ensemble cast of characters as they narrowly escaped multiple catastrophes. Although the plot was little more than a framing device, there were moments, sights and sounds which have never been seen before on the big screen, and anyway, who goes to a movie like this for the storyline? '2012' is unashamedly dramatic with scenes of staggering complexity, immaculate detail and breathtaking scale. 5. 'Up' - ($683,004,164 worldwide) You might not think a film about a grumpy old man and a house that flies would make the number five spot in the highest grossing fi |
Which British artist is best known for his painting 'The Reverend Robert Walker Skating On Duddingston Loch'? | The Skating Minister (The Reverend Robert Walker Skating on Duddingston Loch), 1784 - Henry Raeburn - WikiArt.org Image dimension 473x600px, View all sizes "The Skating Minister" was practically unknown until about 1949; today, however, it is one of Scotland's best known paintings. It is considered an icon of Scottish culture, painted during one of the most remarkable periods in the country's history, the Scottish Enlightenment. The clergyman portrayed in this painting is the Reverend Robert Walker. He was a Church of Scotland minister who was born on 30 April 1755 in Monkton, Ayrshire. As a child, Walker's father had been minister of the Scots Kirk in Rotterdam, thus the young Robert almost certainly learnt to skate on the frozen canals of the Netherlands. He was minister of the Canongate Kirk as well as being a member of the Edinburgh Skating Club, the first figure skating club formed anywhere in the world. The club met on Duddingston Loch as shown in the painting, or on Lochend loch to its northeast between Edinburgh and Leith, when these lochs were suitably frozen. In March 2005, a curator from the Scottish National Portrait Gallery suggested that the painting was by the French artist Henri-Pierre Danloux, rather than Sir Henry Raeburn. Once this information had been brought to the attention of the Gallery, the label on the painting was altered to read "Recent research has suggested that the picture was actually painted....by Adrian Bordeaux." Since this time, many people have debated the idea of this. It has been argued that Danloux was in Edinburgh during the 1790s, which happens to be the time period when The Skating Minister was created. Supposedly the canvas and scale of the painting appears to be that of a French painter, although Raeburn critics argue otherwise. Despite continuing controversy about its attribution, The Skating Minister was sent to New York City in 2005 to be exhibited in Christie's for Tartan Day, an important Scottish celebration. James Holloway, director of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, told The Scotsman newspaper that "my gut reaction is that it is by Raeburn." The newspaper reported that "it is understood that Sir Timothy Clifford, director-general of the National Galleries of Scotland, now accepts the painting is a Raeburn." |
Which town in Cumbria is famous for its annual horse fair? | Appleby Fair – Visit Cumbria Appleby Fair. Photo by Andy Hibbert. Appleby Fair runs for a week in June, ending on the 2nd wednesday in June, in the town of Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria. It is probably the best known of the horse fairs attended by Romany families travelling to meet up with old friends and conduct business. It is world famous, the largest of its kind in the world, having existed as a fair for horse trading since 1685, and attracts a huge gypsy gathering. The field on the outskirts of Appleby originally known as Gallows Hill, due to its usage in earlier times is now called Fair Hill and looks over the town of Appleby. During the Fair, horses may be found everywhere – in the river, on its banks, along the roadsides or tethered outside hotels and shops. Young people wash the horses in the River Eden and are then ready to show them off. The tradition of racing and trotting the horses along Flashing Lane takes place throughout the day. The official website www.applebyfair.org sets out all the arrangements leading up to and during the Fair to help you plan your visit and make it safe and enjoyable. Appleby Fair. Photo by Andy Hibbert. Appleby Fair. Photo by Simon Ledingham Aerial photos by Simon Ledingham . Other photos by Andy Hibbert . |
Which country assumed the Presidency of the European Union on 1st. July 2009? | European Union This page is part of © FOTW Flags Of The World website European Union Members of the European Union As of 1 July 2013, the 28 members of European Union are: The historical evolution of membership is: 1958: Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands 1973: Denmark, Ireland, United Kingdom 1981: Greece 2004: Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia 2007: Bulgaria, Romania 2013: Croatia The European currency (euro) is used in 18 countries of the European Union forming the Eurozone: Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal and Spain (since 1 January 1999); Greece (since 1 January 2001), although coins and notes were released only on 1 January 2002 for all these countries; Slovenia (since 1 January 2007); Cyprus and Malta (since 1 January 2008); Slovakia (since 1 January 2009); Estonia (since 1 January 2011); Latvia (since 1 January 2014); and Lithuania (since 1 January 2015). In spite of not being members of European Union, Andorra , the Holy See , Monaco and San Marino have adopted the euro as their currency, following a monetary agreement with the European Union. Kosovo and Monteneogro have also, unilateraly, adopted the euro as their currency. Ivan Sache, 1 January 2015 Flag of the European Union Quoting a document once available on the website of the Council of Europe: The debate on a flag for the Council of Europe begins in 1949 as soon as the Organisation comes into being. Jacques-Camille Paris, the first SG, asks the Bureau of the Assembly to examine the question of a flag in September 1949, but the Bureau decides that the question falls outside of its competence. The Secretariat receives a number of proposals from the public, many of which are still preserved in the Council of Europe Archives. Paul Lévy, Director of information, calls on local heraldic experts for assistance. The following year the Assembly's Committee on General Affairs calls for a series of measures - including a flag - to raise public awareness of "European union". The Assembly refers the question to its Committee on Rules and Procedures and Privileges. This committee draws up a shortlist of 12 proposals, suggesting that it should be put to a vote of the members of the Assembly. Arsene Heitz, a Council of Europe employee working in the Mail Office, who is credited with the design that is eventually adopted, begins submitting designs for the flag in 1951 and continues to submit new designs up until until 1955. His first preference is for a flag based on the standard of Charlemagne. Almost 30 designs signed by Heitz are conserved in the Archives. Coudenhove Kalergi takes a keen interest in the events, first of all hoping that his own flag will be adopted. The Assembly organises the referendum in December 1951. Meanwhile Salvador de Madariaga (1886-1978) submits his own design of stars on a blue background "The European nations that were fully sovereign in 1938 will be represented each by a golden star on the spot occupied by its capital city on the map". The referendum produces a clear result in favour of the Kalergi proposal. This evokes a strong protest from the Turkish delegation, stating that a cross would not be acceptable to them. There follows a long diplomatic pause in the search for a flag as the Secretariat reflects on how to respond to these events. Then the idea of a flag consisting of stars moves to the fore. Proposals based on stars, partly inspired by the USA flag, had already appeared among the 12 shortlisted for the Assembly referendum. The question is sent back to the Committee on Rules and Procedures and Privileges. The Committee nominates Bichet as rapporteur. In September 1953 Bichet produces a report proposing a white flag of 15 green stars. The Committee rejects this, preferring gold stars on a blue background, but retaining the 15 stars. The plenary Assembly then adopts this flag as its own emblem (25/9/53) and recommends that the Committee of Ministers follow suit. This provokes a stron |
Hibernation is the name given to a period of dormancy experienced by an animal during the Winter months. What name is given to a similar period of dormancy experienced by an animal during the Summer months? | The Biology of Hibernation: Can Humans Hibernate? | Serendip Studio The Biology of Hibernation: Can Humans Hibernate? Submitted by kcough on Sun, 11/11/2007 - 5:32pm biology The Biology of Hibernation: Can Humans Hibernate? The days are getting shorter and darker, and, if you’re anything like me, it’s making you want to curl up in a little ball and, well, hibernate. Animals have the right idea—as soon as winter hits they burrow into their caves and settle down to wait it out. So can we do that too? After all, we’re not that biologically different. Could we, at one point, have been able to hibernate as animals do—storing food and sleeping for several months at a time? Have we lost our ability to hibernate? This is what I’m setting out to answer—because I wouldn’t mind, myself, being able to sleep for a few months this winter. The Science of It All So what is hibernation? Why have some organisms adapted in order to be able to be dormant for weeks or even months at a time? And what actually happens to an organism’s body when it goes into such a state? “The term hibernation is often loosely used to denote any state of torpor, inactivity, or dormancy that an organism might exhibit. Properly speaking, however, use of the term should be confined solely to warm-blooded homoiotherms; i.e. birds and mammals….[who are] less dependent on many environmental restrictions, particularly those limitations imposed on organisms by ambient temperatures.” [2]. An organism will enter a dormant state to survive environmental extremes—lack of food and water, very cold or very hot temperatures (arctic winters and desert summers), and changes in light. States of inactivity to survive extreme cold are referred to as hibernation, while those to survive extreme heat are referred to as “estivation.” Because humans are able to avoid such extremes, our bodies have not been required, over the years, to adapt to be able to hibernate…but does that mean we have lost the biological mechanisms necessary to achieve true hibernation? Did we ever have them? There are, after all, profound biological shifts that occur when an organism hibernates. There are actually different states of hibernation, and few animals that are able to experience “true” hibernation—hibernation as we generally think of it that is, surviving up to six months without food or water in an inactive state. I will deal here with “true” hibernation, and later touch upon the ways in which different organisms may enter into different states of inactivity for extended periods of time. True hibernation is not only “characterized by profound reductions in metabolism, oxygen consumption and heart rate,” [1], but also by the ability for body temperatures to mimic the environment [2]. In this hypometabolic state (a state of decreased metabolism), an organism’s body turns to lipids (fatty acids) rather than carbohydrates for the production of energy. In fact, an organism loses about 40% of its body weight during hibernation, 0.2-0.3 percent a day. The hibernation period itself does not consume much energy, but the waking period consumes a great deal, and this is when the most weight is lost [2]. Organisms also have a decreased heart rate and blood pressure, all of which ensure that the body consumes as little energy as possible to prolong its energy stores. “The hibernator apparently is balanced on a very narrow line between the maintenance of life at a level that makes recovery from hibernation possible and a reduction of metabolism to a level that will lead to death” [2]. It is imperative that organisms have enough fat stores or food stores close by to allow their bodies to basically internally consume themselves during hibernation. Another characteristic of true hibernation is that of extremely low core body temperatures—often dipping below -2.9 degrees Celsius. [1] As the body of an organism cools, its metabolic rate decreases, which, in turn, reduces the need for oxygen, which is required to make Adenosine Triphosphate, a molecule used in metabolic processes. Dormant organisms also cease to be sexu |
Which chemical element takes its name from the Arabic word for 'yellow'? | Language Log » Names of the chemical elements in Chinese Names of the chemical elements in Chinese Mike Pope relayed to me the following from his son Zack, a high school physics teacher: I was wondering what the periodic table of elements looked like in China, and found this image . This may or may not be the "official" periodic table, but I thought it was interesting to see the similarities in the characters. Specifically the character for gold, which is also the character for metal in general, and is a prefix for a large portion of the periodic table. The character for water is a large part of the character for mercury, and a few others, and all of the gas elements have the same character in them. It makes me wonder what the protocol is for naming new elements in Chinese, since they seem to be focused on the properties of the element itself, and that would take more investigating than might be possible for new elements, which usually only exist for fractions of fractions of seconds. Newly discovered elements these days are named (in English) after people: Bohrium, Rutherfordium, Fermium, Einstenium, etc. and I wonder what the Chinese equivalent of those elements is. Zack has raised many good questions. The first thing we may say about the names of the chemical elements in Chinese is that every single one of them is monosyllabic. This actually causes great problems for Chinese chemists and other scientists, as well as the lay public, since there are so many homophones and near-homophones among them and with other monosyllabic words not on the list. Listening to a lecture or holding discussions that mention chemical elements and hearing the elements referred to by these monosyllabic names is challenging, to say the least. They just don't stand out the way, say, "chlorine" and "hydrogen" do. The vast majority of the Chinese characters for the elements contain the "gold / metal" radical 金. Next in number are characters that contain the "gas / vapor" radical 气. After that comes a smaller group of characters containing the "stone / rock" radical 石. Last, there are two characters that contain the water radical 氵/ 水: xiù 溴 ("bromine") and gǒng 汞 ("mercury"). In terms of the classification of the elements by state (solid, liquid, gas, unknown) and type (metals [alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, lanthanoids, actinoids, transition metals, post-transition metals], nonmetals [halogens, noble gases, other nonmentals]), and metalloids, the division (according to character radicals) into metal, gas, stone, and water is not accurate. Only a few of the characters for the elements existed in premodern times (e.g., those for "silver", "copper", "iron", "tin", "gold", "lead", "mercury", "carbon", "boron", and "sulfur"). Most of the characters for elements that were isolated during the Industrial Age or discovered more recently have had to be invented from scratch to transcribe the sound of the initial part of the name of the element in Western languages. These characters serve no other purpose than to designate the elements in question, and a number of them do not exist in electronic fonts. Unicode strives to add these newly created characters to the higher levels of its latest versions, but there is always naturally going to be a time lag between the creation of new characters and the time they are actually implemented in Unicode. In addition, as more and more new elements are being discovered, chemists in China, Taiwan, and elsewhere have not yet devised any character for several of them. And that brings up the matter of multiple characters for the same elements and multiple readings for the same characters in Taiwan and China (see the list below). After receiving Mike's message, I set about doing the necessary research to answer Zack's questions. I was both surprised and disappointed by how hard it was to find a simple numerical list giving the following information for each element: number, symbol, English name, Chinese character (traditional and simplified), Pinyin. Various Chinese versions of the periodic chart o |
Who is the only British Prime Minister whose mother tongue was not English? | Prime Minister of the United Kingdom - RationalWiki Prime Minister of the United Kingdom From RationalWiki v - t - e The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is the Head of Government of the United Kingdom . By an unwritten rule, the Prime Minister must be a Member of the House of Commons (the lower house of Parliament). The last Prime Minister from outside the Commons, Lord Salisbury, left the office in 1902. [1] Spencer Perceval remains the only Prime Minister to ever be assassinated, after an angry rich man from Liverpool lost the plot. Contents [ edit ] Appointment The Prime Minister is not directly elected. Instead, the public vote for a single Member of Parliament, a representative from their constituency. There are 650 MPs in total. If one political party has a majority in the Commons, then the leader of that party will be appointed Prime Minister. Otherwise, party leaders will attempt to form a coalition or lead a minority government. Whoever has the support of the most Members of Parliament will generally be the Prime Minister. Note that the monarch's role is purely constitutional , they cannot simply pick their favourite. [ edit ] Evolution of the role The position was not yet created, but historians accept Robert Walpole as the first Prime Minister, as he held the role of First Lord of the Treasury, Chancellor of the Exchequer and Leader of the House of Commons. He spent over twenty years in this role, although was not a Prime Minister in the modern sense, as he was chosen by the monarch, not Parliament. The existence of the role was denied by many, and only received official acknowledgement in 1905, as a member of the order of precedence, making Henry Campbell-Bannerman the first "official" PM. Legal recognition was only given by the Ministers of the Crown Act 1937, before then the "Prime Minister" was simply the most powerful member of the Cabinet, generally the Party Leader of the party with the most seats. [ edit ] Early Prime Ministers Early UK politics was one huge episode of Blackadder. After the mighty Robert Walpole set things going with a twenty-year stint up to 1742, there followed a succession of lords this and dukes of that. Only a few stand out from the pack: Lord North was PM from 1770 to 1782. He presided over the American Revolution, a slow-burning resentment which he stoked to roaring flames with his punitive taxes and laws. After defeat at Yorktown (and struggling to control a week-long series of religious riots in London), he became the first PM to lose a parliamentary motion of no confidence. But he managed to keep the Falkland Islands British. Yay. William Pitt the younger took the job aged 24, fought off Napoleon and brought Ireland into political union with Britain, creating the United Kingdom . The Duke of Wellington, spent his 22 months as Prime Minister getting the first major electoral reform and Catholic emancipation laws through Parliament, despite blaming anything that went wrong in the country on liberals. Robert Peel introduced Income tax and an early industrial safety law, and restricted female and child labour in factories. All rather surprising for a conservative - his batting for that side included creating the country's first police force and making the aristocratic, land-owning Tory party into the modern, business-friendly Conservative Party we all know and love . Benjamin Disraeli (Conservative) and W.E. Gladstone (Liberal) alternated Prime Ministerial duties from 1868 to 1885, and presided over a series of progressive laws that greatly improved life for most people in the UK; a majority of men became eligible to vote, women could own property, and trade unions were legalised. They are also the only nineteenth-century politicians that most twenty-first century people can name, if you don't count royals. [ edit ] Prime Ministers 1900 to 1945 [ edit ] Robert Gascoyne-Cecil (1885-1886, 1886-1892, 1895 - 1902) Gascoyne-Cecil ( Conservative ), later 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, presided over the installation of Workmen's Compensation; the world's shortest war - the Anglo-Zanzib |
Playing for Newcastle United and Everton between 1994 and 1997, Marc Hottiger was the first footballer from which country to appear in the Premier League? | Marc Hottiger : definition of Marc Hottiger and synonyms of Marc Hottiger (English) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 14 October 2007 Marc Hottiger (born 7 November 1967 in Lausanne ) is a retired Swiss football defender. He was capped 63 times and scored 5 goals for the Swiss national team between 1989 and 1996. He was in the Swiss squad at the 1994 FIFA World Cup , playing all four games, as well as the 1996 UEFA European Championship . After starting his club career in his native Switzerland, he headed for England on 1 August 1994 to sign for Premier League side Newcastle United in a £525,000 deal. [1] He was their first choice right-back in the 1994-95 season , during which he memorably scored a 25-yard goal in a victory over Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup third round. However, manager Kevin Keegan signed right-back Warren Barton from Wimbledon the following summer and Hottiger lost his place in the first team for the 1995-96 season . [2] On 19 January 1996, he agreed terms with Everton for a £700,000 transfer, [3] but had difficulty obtaining a work permit, [4] which was finally granted on 9 March 1996 when his long wait to become an Everton player ended. [5] However, he only made limited appearances for Everton, [6] scoring once against Bolton Wanderers, [7] and left in June 1997 to sign for his hometown club Lausanne in a £25,000 deal. He then moved back to FC Sion in 1999 and remained there until the end of his playing career in 2002. [8] Career statistics |
Named after the river by which it is made, 'Dovedale' cheese is produced only in which county? | British Cheese Board - British Protected Name Cheeses British Protected Name Cheeses Introduction There are 12 British Protected Name Cheeses currently being produced with a further 2 having been registered but not currently in production. There are three schemes in operation - all of which guarantee to the consumer that they have been made to a specified recipe - and each product must display on its packaging the appropriate logo as follows: - Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) - Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) - Traditional Speciality Guaranteed (TSG) Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Open to products produced, processed and prepared within a specific geograohical area and with features and charactersitics attributable to that area. Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Open to products produced or processed or prepared within a specific geographical area, and with features or qualities attributable to that area. The raw materials used are not necessarily produced in the area. Traditional Speciality Guaranteed (TSG) Open to products that are traditional or have customary names, and have features that distinguish them from other similar products. These features need not be attributable to the geographical area the product is produced in, nor entirely based on technical advances in the method of production. Details are given below of the 10 British cheeses currently being made under the Protected Food Name Scheme. All are subject to a regular inspection by an independent and suitably qualified inspection body to ensure that they are being produced in accordance with the specification approved by the EU commission. There are hundreds of Protected Name Foods and drinks registered with the EU Commission across the whole of the EU. The most famous of these are products like Champagne, Parma Ham and Parmesan cheese whilst in the UK we have such products as Melton Mowbray Pork Pies, Welsh Lamb and Scotch Beef. For further information on the Protected Food Name scheme in the UK please contact: [email protected] or go to: www.euprotectedfoodnames.org.uk The British Protected Name Cheeses 1 Beacon Fell Traditional Lancashire PDO - Made exclusively in the Preston area from local milk which is pasteurised. Cylindrical shaped cheese made from the curd of two or three days. The cheese is lightly pressed for 2 days, waxed or buttered or cloth bound and is fully mature at 6 months. It has a light yellow rind and a rich creamy taste. It makes the best cheese on toast in the world! Availability - Local retailers and in selected Morrisons, Booths, Sainsburys Producers: Dewlay - [email protected] 2 Dorset Blue Cheese PGI - Made only in the County of Dorset from partially skimmed, raw milk. Curds are formed and left to drain overnight. The whey is removed and the curd cut into blocks and stacked and turned every 20-30 minutes. The curd is milled and salted, put into cylindrical moulds and lightly pressed. After 4 days the mould is removed and the surfaces rubbed to form the crust and at 4 weeks skewered to allow air to enter the body of the cheese and so form the blue veins. The cheese will be matured for a further 8 to 16 weeks. The cheese has a uniform colour with irregular blue/green veins and has a peppery, spicy flavour which will vary with age. Availability - Local outlets plus on-line retailer www.hansonfinefoods.co.uk Producer: Dorset Blue - e-mail: [email protected] Web site - www.dorsetblue.com 3 Exmoor Blue Cheese PGI - Made from unpasteurised milk from the Jersey breed of cow this is a semi-soft blue veined cheese. Vegetarian rennet and penicillium roqueforti blue mould are added to the milk to form the curds which are placed in moulds to drain for 24 hours; the cheese is brine salted, left to dry for 36 hours then pierced and sprayed with penicillium candidum (white mould). Turned regularly, the cheeses are matured for 3 to 6 weeks. The cheese can only be made in West Somerset including part of the Exmoor National Park. It is a creamy, yellow coloured cheese with a buttery taste w |
"Which famous poem begins with the line, ""Upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary""?" | Once upon a midnight dreary Call this... an introduction of sorts ? Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore- While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door. "'Tis some visitor," I muttered, "tapping at my chamber door- Only this, and nothing more." -- From, 'The Raven', by Edgar Allen Poe |
Signed in 1905, the Treaty of Portsmouth ended which war? | Milestones: 1899–1913 - Office of the Historian Milestones: 1899–1913 The Treaty of Portsmouth and the Russo-Japanese War, 1904–1905 The Treaty of Portsmouth formally ended the Russo-Japanese War of 1904–05. The negotiations took place in August in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and were brokered in part by U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt. The final agreement was signed in September of 1905, and it affirmed the Japanese presence in south Manchuria and Korea and ceded the southern half of the island of Sakhalin to Japan. Photograph from the Russo-Japanese War By 1904, Russia and Japan had endured several years of disputes over control of Manchuria. The Russians had entered the region during the Sino-Japanese War of 1894–95 and, along with Germany and France, was a part of the “Triple Intervention” that forced Japan to give up its demands for ports in South Manchuria and the Liaodong Peninsula in the wake of its victory in China. Instead, Russia moved into the area and took control of Port Arthur, a warm water port with strategic and commercial significance. A Japanese attempt to stage a coup in adjacent Korea was thwarted in part by the Russian presence in the region, and the two nations’ divergent interests appeared more and more likely to clash. In 1904, the Japanese attacked the Russian fleet at Port Arthur before the formal declaration of war was received in Moscow, surprising the Russian navy and earning an early victory. Over the course of the next year, the two forces clashed in Korea and the Sea of Japan, with the Japanese scoring significant, but costly, victories. War casualties were high on both sides. At the battle over Mukden, the Russians lost 60,000 soldiers and the Japanese lost 41,000 soldiers. The military costs were high as well. A Russian fleet made the long trip from the Baltic Sea around Africa and India, only to be half destroyed by the Japanese upon its arrival in Northeast Asia. By 1905, the combination of these losses and the economic cost of financing the war led both countries to seek an end to the war. Photograph of Attack on Port Arthur The Japanese asked U.S. President Roosevelt to negotiate a peace agreement, and representatives of the two nations met in Portsmouth, New Hampshire in 1905. For the sake of maintaining the balance of power and equal economic opportunity in the region, Roosevelt preferred that the war end on terms that left both Russia and Japan a role to play in Northeast China. Though excited by the Japanese military victories, Roosevelt worried about the consequences to American interests if Japan managed to drive Russia out entirely. The negotiations centered on access to ports and territories in Manchuria and Korea, control of Sakhalin Island, and the question of who was responsible for paying war costs. The chief aims of the Japanese negotiator included first control in Korea and South Manchuria, then the negotiation of an indemnity and control of Sakhalin Island. The Russians wanted to maintain Sakhalin Island, refused to pay a war costs indemnity to the Japanese, and hoped to maintain their fleet in the Pacific. The indemnity issue, along with the dispensation of Sakhalin Island, were the major sticking points in the negotiation, although given its financial straits in 1905, Russia was likely unable to pay an |
Which author has been nominated for the Booker Prize for the novels 'Flaubert's Parrot', 'England' and 'Arthur And George', but is yet to win the award? | A History Of The World In 10 1 2 Chapters | Download eBook PDF/EPUB Privacy Policy a history of the world in 10 1 2 chapters Download a history of the world in 10 1 2 chapters or read online here in PDF or EPUB. Please click button to get a history of the world in 10 1 2 chapters book now. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so don't worry about it. This site is like a library, you could find million book here by using search box in the widget. Format Available : PDF, ePub, Mobi Total Read : 28 Total Download : 853 File Size : 43,5 Mb Description : It's a hilariously revisionist account of Noah's ark, narrated by a passenger who doesn't appear in Genesis. It's a sneak preview of heaven. It encompasses the stories of a cruise ship hijacked by terrorists and of woodworms tried for blasphemy in sixteenth-century France. It explores the relationship of fact to fabulation and the antagonism between history and love. In short, A History of the World in 10½ Chapters is a grandly ambitious and inventive work of fiction, in the traditions of Joyce and Calvino, from the author of the widely acclaimed Flaubert's Parrot. From the Trade Paperback edition. Format Available : PDF, ePub, Mobi Total Read : 10 Total Download : 910 File Size : 47,7 Mb Description : This is, in short, a complete, unsettling, and frequently exhilarating vision of the world, starting with the voyage of Noah's ark and ending with a sneak preview of heaven! From the Trade Paperback edition. Format Available : PDF, ePub, Mobi Total Read : 47 Total Download : 703 File Size : 55,7 Mb Description : Beginning with an unlikely stowaway's account of life on board Noah's Ark, A History of the World in 101⁄2 Chapters presents a surprising, subversive, fictional history of earth told from several kaleidoscopic perspectives. Noah disembarks from his ark but he and his Voyage are not forgotten: they are revisited in on other centuries and other climes - by a Victorian spinster mourning her father, by an American astronaut on an obsessive personal mission. We journey to the Titanic, to the Amazon, to the raft of the Medusa, and to an ecclesiastical court in medieval France where a bizarre case is about to begin... This is no ordinary history, but something stranger, a challenge and a delight for the reader's imagination. Ambitious yet accessible, witty and playfully serious, this is the work of a brilliant novelist. Format Available : PDF, ePub, Mobi Total Read : 56 Total Download : 233 File Size : 54,9 Mb Description : Whatever your favourite tipple, when you pour yourself a drink, you have the past in a glass. You can likely find them all in your own kitchen — beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, cola. Line them up on the counter, and there you have it: thousands of years of human history in six drinks. Tom Standage opens a window onto the past in this tour of six beverages that remain essentials today. En route he makes fascinating forays into the byways of western culture: Why were ancient Egyptians buried with beer? Why was wine considered a “classier” drink than beer by the Romans? How did rum grog help the British navy defeat Napoleon? What is the relationship between coffee and revolution? And how did Coca-Cola become the number one poster-product for globalization decades before the term was even coined? From the Hardcover edition. Format Available : PDF, ePub, Mobi Total Read : 88 Total Download : 454 File Size : 42,8 Mb Description : Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2012 im Fachbereich Anglistik - Literatur, Note: 1,0, Universitat Passau, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: To the new generation of postmodern writers, particularly from the western hemisphere, the idea of meaning and essential truth is a relict from the past, an old-fashioned and embarrassing concept that has no validity in a heterogeneous world. In postmodern times, the notion of meaning has become questionable, even contestable. There reigns a deep-rooted distrust of any big idea which presumes to account for an overall representation of life disregarding its heterogeneity. Hence, the meta |
In the 2009 series of 'Big Brother', by what name is the housemate Freddie Fisher better known? | Big Brother contestants 2009: Sophie 'Dogface' Reade, Karly Ashworth, Kris Donnelly and the rest - Mirror Online Big Brother contestants 2009: Sophie 'Dogface' Reade, Karly Ashworth, Kris Donnelly and the rest Who were the housemates in BB10? Share Sophie 'Dogface' Reade (Photo: PA) Share Get celebs updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email BB10 was won by 30GG glamour model Sophie Reade, also known as Dogface. The series was dogged by controversy with housemate Noirin Kelly saying racism and bullying was rife in the house but would be edited out of the show. The show's £100,000 prize was reduced down to £71,000 due to some rule-breaking by contestants including a staged break-out. Housemates who featured in the series included Russian ex-singing star and boxer Angel McKenzie, Brazilian born Rodrigo Lopes and virgin Sree Dasari from India. Four contestants walked from the house without facing the public vote during the 93-day run of BB10. Housemate Sophia Brown died in 2012, three years after leaving the house, aged just 30. She had suffered from lupus, a disease which affects the immune system, since she was a child. See the full low-down of BB10 housemates below. Winner Sophie 'Dogface' Reade Big Brother 10 housemate and winner Sophie 'Dogface' Reade (Photo: PA) Glamour model Sophie changed her name by deed poll to Dogface in order to become a contestant. As a special treat, she was allowed to change her name back to Sophie on Day 72. She was crowned the winner with a massive 74% share of votes. Runner-up Siavash Sabbaghpour Big Brother 10 housemate Siavash (Photo: Getty) Events organiser Siavash admitted he was a "slave to fashion" and became a housemate on Day 4 following a public vote. Siavesh is reported to have said he thought ugly people should not be allowed to have children. Isaac Stout Big Brother 10 housemate Isaac Stout (Photo: PA) Isaac entered the house disguised as a fish and chips delivery man and as the ex boyfriend of Noirin. He walked out on Day 58, two days after she was evicted. Angel McKenzie Big Brother 10 housemate Angel McKenzie Professional boxer Angel from Russia wasn't a hit with the public and became the first housemate to be evicted with 81% of the public vote. Frederick George Fisher Big Brother 10 housemate Isaac Stout Like Dogface, Frederick was ordered to change his name to enter the show. Bosses chose Frederick to be referred to as 'Halfwit' from the start. He was however allowed to revert back to his own name later in the series. Halfwit survived the public vote seven times in total, but was finally booted out on Day 72. Beinazir Lasharie Big Brother 10 housemate Beinazir Lasharie Beinazir, originally from Pakistan, was the first housemate to be evicted in BB10 and was booted out without a crowd to greet her. In fact, she was led away in a Routemaster bus. Her family were forced to seek asylum in the UK when she was a year old. Charlie Drummond Big Brother 10 housemate Charlie Drummond Big Brother 10 housemate Sophia Brown (Photo: Channel 4) Petite Sophia, who was 4ft 11in tall, suffered from lupus, a disease which affects the immune system, since she was a child. The bank assistant, from London, was voted into the Big Brother house on Day 4. Following a huge argument with housemate Saffia she was evicted with 91.2% of the public vote on Day 9. She died in 2012. David Ramsden Big Brother 10 housemate David Ramsden (Photo: Getty) Fashion-forward David entered the house on Day 44 to spice things up. He celebrated his birthday in the house and was treated to a message by designer Vivienne Westwood. He finished in third place. Lisa Elizabeth Wallace Big Brother 10 housemate Lisa Elizabeth Wallace (Photo: Getty) Lisa entered the house with a trademark pink mohican but shaved it off as part of the series. She was evicted on Day 90. Hira Habibshah Big Brother 10 housemate Hira Habibshah (Photo: PA) Hira was named the Most Entertaining Housemate but that didn't save her from the public vote - and on Day 65 she became the |
What name is given to the elementary particle that carries the electromagnetic force? | elementary particles: Carriers of the Basic Forces elementary particles Carriers of the Basic Forces The elementary particles of matter interact with one another through four distinct types of force : gravitation , electromagnetism, and the forces from strong interactions and weak interactions . A given particle experiences certain of these forces, while it may be immune to others. The gravitational force is experienced by all particles. The electromagnetic force is experienced only by charged particles, such as the electron and muon. The strong nuclear force is responsible for the structure of the nucleus , and only particles made up of quarks participate in the strong nuclear interaction or force. Other particles, including the electron, muon, and the three neutrinos, do not participate in the strong nuclear interactions but only in the weak nuclear interactions associated with particle decay. Each force is carried by an elementary particle. The electromagnetic force, for instance, is mediated by the photon , the basic quantum of electromagnetic radiation. The strong force is mediated by the gluon, the weak force by the W and Z particles , and gravity is thought to be mediated by the graviton. Quantum field theory applied to the understanding of the electromagnetic force is called quantum electrodynamics , and applied to the understanding of strong interactions is called quantum chromodynamics . In 1979 Sheldon Glashow, Steven Weinberg, and Abdus Salam were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their work in demonstrating that the electromagnetic and weak forces are really manifestations of a single electroweak force. A unified theory that would explain all four forces as manifestations of a single force is being sought. Sections in this article: |
Which is the only one of Shakespeare's comedies in which 'Falstaff' appears? | Sir John Falstaff | fictional character | Britannica.com fictional character Alternative Title: Sir John Oldcastle Related Topics Shakespeare and Opera Sir John Falstaff, one of the most famous comic characters in all English literature, who appears in four of Shakespeare’s plays. Entirely the creation of Shakespeare, Falstaff is said to have been partly modeled on Sir John Oldcastle , a soldier and the martyred leader of the Lollard sect. Indeed, Shakespeare had originally called this character Sir John Oldcastle in the first version of Henry IV, Part 1 , but had changed the name before the play was registered, doubtless because descendants of the historical Oldcastle—who were then prominent at court—protested. He chose the name Falstaff partly because it contained echoes of the name Sir John Fastolf , which he had earlier given to a cowardly knight in Henry VI, Part 1. (The historical Sir John Fastolf was a career soldier who in the second phase of the Hundred Years’ War had something of a reputation as a coward; however, Shakespeare’s presentation of his character was libelous.) Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Falstaff in William Shakespeare’s Henry IV, … Photos.com/Jupiterimages In Henry IV, Part 1 , Falstaff is a boon companion to the young Prince Hal , a type of nonjudgmental father-substitute he calls that “reverend vice . . . that father ruffian, that vanity of years” (and, in Falstaff’s own imagination, that “kind Jack Falstaff, true Jack Falstaff, valiant Jack Falstaff”), and throughout the play Falstaff comments on the political machinations with inglorious, reckless, egotistical good sense. In Henry IV, Part 2 , Falstaff and his disreputable crew are rejected by Hal, now Henry V, as he assumes the dignities of the crown. Falstaff’s death is movingly reported in Henry V , but he makes another appearance in The Merry Wives of Windsor , a play that, according to (largely unsupported) tradition, was written at the express command of Queen Elizabeth I , who had wished to see Falstaff in love. This play’s Falstaff, now reduced to an opportunistic and comically unsuccessful seducer, was the subject of Giuseppe Verdi’s opera Falstaff (produced 1893) and Otto Nicolai’s Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor (produced 1849). Learn More in these related articles: in William Shakespeare |
Which two colours appear on the flag of Bangladesh? | Flags Flags This page lists all the various symbols in the Flags category. A flag is usually a piece of fabric with a distinctive design that is usually rectangular and used as a symbol, as a signaling device, or decoration. The term flag is also used to refer to the graphic design employed by a flag, or to its depiction in another medium. Edit this category "I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed." With three numerals, azimuth or bearing. Asexual Pride Flag Asexuality (or non-sexuality) is the lack of sexual attraction to anyone or low or absent interest in sexual activity. It may be considered the lack of a sexual orientation, or one of the four types thereof, alongside heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality. Bisexual pride flag The bisexual pride flag was designed by Michael Page in 1998 in order to give the bisexual community its own symbol comparable to the Gay pride flag of the larger LGBT community. His aim was to increase the visibility of bisexuals, both among society as a whole and within the LGBT community. Blue Sky with a White Sun The Blue Sky with a White Sun serves as the design for the party flag and emblem of the Kuomintang (KMT), the canton of the flag of the Republic of China, the national emblem of the Republic of China (ROC), and as the naval jack of the ROC Navy. "Keep clear of me; I am maneuvering with difficulty." With two, four, or six numerals, date. "I am altering my course to starboard." Crew at meals Flag of Alaska The flag of the state of Alaska consists of eight gold stars, forming the Big Dipper and the North Star, on a dark blue field. The Big Dipper is an asterism in the constellation Ursa Major which symbolizes a bear, an animal indigenous to Alaska. As depicted on the flag, its stars can be used as a guide by the novice to locate Polaris and determine true north, which varies considerably from a magnetic north. The Flag of Albania (Albanian: Flamuri i Shqipërisë) is a red flag, with a silhouetted black double-headed eagle in the centre, that represents the sovereign state of Albania located in the Balkans. Adopted april 7, 1992 Flag of Algeria The national flag of Algeria (Arabic: علم الجزائر, Berber: Acenyal n Dzayer) consists of two equal vertical bars, green and white, charged in the center with a red star and crescent. The white color represents peace; the green, the beauty of nature; the red, the blood of those killed fighting for independence in the Algerian War (1954 to 1962) and the star and crescent represent Islam. Flag of Andorra The national flag of the Principality of Andorra (Catalan: Bandera d'Andorra) was adopted in 1866. The flag is a vertical tricolour of blue, yellow, and red with the coat of arms of Andorra in the centre. Although the three vertical bars may at first appear to be of equal width, the centre yellow bar is slightly wider than the other two so that the ratio of bar widths is 8:9:8. The overall flag ratio is 7:10. Flag of Arizona The flag of the state of Arizona consists of 13 rays of red and weld-yellow on the top half, the colors of the flag of Spain, representing the 13 original states. The red and yellow also symbolize Arizona's picturesque sunsets. The copper star represents the copper mining industry in Arizona. The rest of the flag is colored blue, representing liberty. Flag of Arkansas The flag of the state of Arkansas is a red field charged with a large blue-bordered white diamond. Twenty-nine five-pointed stars appear on the flag: twenty-five small white stars within the blue border, and four larger blue stars in the white diamond. The inscription "ARKANSAS" appears in blue within the white diamond, with one star above and three stars below. The star above and the two outer stars below point upwards; the inner star below points downwards. Flag of Bangladesh The national flag of Bangladesh was adopted officially on 17 January 1972. It is based on a similar flag used during the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971. The map was later deleted from the flag, most likely to simplify the design.[citation needed] A red disc is on top |
The theme tune of which TV series was arranged by Fritz Spiegl from the traditional folk-song 'Johnny Todd'? | Johnny Todd: Folk Song used as Z-Cars Theme - arranged for piano by Jim Paterson, sheet music, midi & mp3 Traditional Sheet Music Johnny Todd (Z-Cars Theme) arranged for Piano - sheet music, midi and mp3 Johnny Todd is an English Folk Song which may have originated in Liverpool, where it was sung by children to accompany skipping games. It was discovered by folk musicologist Frank Kidson and included in one of his collections of Folk Songs, though other versions of the song were also discovered in other parts of Britain and documented in other collections so its precise origins are uncertain. What is certain is that the song was known to Fritz Spiegl (1926-2003) and his first wife Bridget Fry, who together arranged the melody as the theme for "Z-Cars", a long-running BBC television police drama which started in 1962 and was set near Liverpool. Spiegl was born in Austria but left the country as a war refugee and later settled in Liverpool where he became principal flautist with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. The Z-Cars Theme became very popular and recognisable to TV audiences in the 1960s and 1970s, and was frequently referenced on other entertainment shows. Fry and Spiegl also composed and arranged the themes for the follow-on TV series called "Softly Softly" and "Softly Softly: Task Force". The song Johnny Todd is also used as an anthem by the football club Everton and has been sung by fans of various other clubs. This piano arrangement (including guitar chords) by Jim Paterson has two verses with slightly different arrangements, each of which can be played or repeated ad lib. You can play the sheet music below with the Scorch plug-in, or download the sheet music , midi file and mp3 file for personal use. |
Canada has the longest coastline of any country in the world. Which nation has the second longest coastline? | Countries With The Most Coastline - WorldAtlas.com World Facts Countries With The Most Coastline These countries all have substantially long stretches of shorelines to their name. Island countries' positions are bolstered by the sum of their many constituent shores. Coastline at McNeill Bay, British Columbia, Canada, near Vancouver Island. As per the Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary & Thesaurus, a coastline is defined as “the particular shape of the coast, especially as seen from above, from the sea, or on a map”. The measure of a country’s coastline varies with the scale at which it is measured. Smaller scale maps yield a lower value of coastline measurement than larger scale maps. When talking of "scale", this is referring to point-to-point connections made along a given country's coastline, which are then summed to give the total coastline length. The aforementioned discrepancies are examples of fractal behavior, since the larger the scale of a map is, the more frequent will be the indentations visible on a coastline, and therefore the greater will be the measured length of the coastline. Hence, when countries are compared based on their coastline measurements, all data are taken from measurements made on maps of identical scale. The countries listed below have the longest total coastlines in the world, and these hold great cultural, military, and economic importance for each of them. 10. Antarctica (11,165 miles) Antarctica, the frozen continent, has a coastline extending for 11,165 miles. The continent is based around the South Pole of the planet, and is surrounded on all sides by oceans. The southern Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans, together referred to as the Southern Ocean, encompass the continent from all sides. The entire coastline of Antarctica is characterized by the presence of ice formations of varying shapes and sizes. Large penguin colonies of Emperor, Chinstrap, Gentoo, and Adélie penguins may be spotted along the coastline of Antarctica. Besides penguins, fur seals, blue whales, and orcas can often be sighted in the waters along the coast of the continent as well. 9. United States (12,380 miles) The United States of America is one of the largest countries of the world, and is composed of 50 states, fiver major territories, and several minor territories. The country has a total coastline of around 12,380 miles, and 23 states of the country have a coastline to call their own. The country shares its coastline with the Atlantic Ocean on the east, the Pacific Ocean on the west, the Arctic Ocean to the north of Alaska, and the Gulf of Mexico towards the southwest. Alaska has the longest coastline (6,640 miles) among the U.S. states, and shares its borders with the Pacific Ocean and the Arctic Ocean. Florida and California have the second (1,350 miles) and third (840 miles) longest coastlines of all the coastal states in the country, respectively. 8. Norway (15,626 miles) The Kingdom of Norway, mostly located in the western part of the Scandinavian Peninsula and inclusive of the Jan Mayen island and the Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, has a total coastline of 15,626 miles. The mainland of the country faces the North Atlantic Ocean towards the east, and the Barents Sea towards the north.The coastline of Norway is highly irregular, and ruggedly indented with numerous fjords and islands all along its coast. A large section of the Norwegian population lives along the coast. The capital of the country, Oslo, is also based towards the top of the Oslo Fjord. The Norwegian coastline is also a popular tourist destination, and one attracting visitors from all over the world to watch the majestic landscape along the coastline, and also catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights along the northern coasts of the country. 7. Australia (16,007 miles) Australia, an island nation in Oceania, has a coastline that totals 16,007 miles long. The country shares its coastline with the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and Southern Oceans. A major section of the Australian population is based along the coastlines of the |
Signed in 1713, the Treaty of Utrecht ended which war? | American Colonies | Kirke takes Quebec | English Newfoundland | Phips | Treaty of Ryswick | Francis Nicholson | Treaty of Utrecht | War of Austrian Succession | Capture of Louisbourg | Treaty of Chapelle | Halifax | French Indian War | Governor Murray In the search to end the War of Spanish Succession a preliminary agreement which was reached in London in 1711 which resulted in the meeting of a congress at Utrecht by Great Britain, France, Savoy, Portugal, Prussia, the Dutch Republic and Spain in January of 1812. The Treaty of Utrecht was signed in 1713 and brought to an end the War of Spanish Succession between England and France. The immediate aims of Britain were achieved when the France were driven from the Spanish Netherlands and Italy, and the crowns of Spain and France would not be united. France needed the peace to regroup and reformulate it's strategy. The English were also exhausted and took advantage of the opportunity to secure the most advantageous terms possible. The stipulations of the treaty as they related to North America were a severe setback for France. France agreed to give up all of it's claims to the areas around the Hudson Bay, Newfoundland, and Acadia. The treaty did allow France to retain certain fishing rights in Newfoundland and the exact extent of the Hudson Bay lands were not defined. Although both England and France were agreeable to peace, the outstanding issues were to lead to a renewal of hostilities with the war of Austrian Succession and which would cumulated in the Seven Years War. The French immediately began construction of the fortress of Louisbourg on Cape Breton Island as protection for its St Lawrence River empire. </body border="0" frameborder="0" name="I7" scrolling="no" id="I7"> </html> Source: |
Which nation has the longest coastline of any country located entirely within Europe? | Russia Russia Area: 17,075,200 square kilometers (6,592,771 square miles) Highest point on mainland: Mount El'brus (5,633 meters/18,481 feet) Lowest point on land: Caspian Sea (28 meters/92 feet below sea level) Hemispheres: Northern, Eastern, and Western Time zones: 3 A.M. Anadyr = noon GMT Longest distances: 4,000 kilometers (2,400 miles) from north to south; 10,000 kilometers (6,200 miles) from east to west Coastline: 37,653 kilometers (23,396 miles) Land boundaries: 19,961 kilometers (12,403 miles) total boundary length; Azerbaijan 284 kilometers (176 miles); Belarus 959 kilometers (596 miles); China 3,605 kilometers (2,265 miles); Estonia 294 kilometers (183 miles); Finland 1,313 kilometers (816 miles); Georgia 723 kilometers (449 miles); Kazakhstan 6,846 kilometers (4,254 miles); Latvia 217 kilometers (135 miles); Lithuania 227 kilometers (141 miles); Mongolia 3,485 kilometers (2,165 miles); North Korea 19 kilometers (12 miles); Norway 167 kilometers (104 miles); Poland 206 kilometers (128 miles); and Ukraine 1,576 kilometers (979 miles) Territorial sea limits: 22 kilometers (12 nautical miles) 1 LOCATION AND SIZE Russia is the largest country in the world, spreading from northeastern Europe across the entire northern width of the Asian continent. It shares borders with fourteen other countries and has coastlines on the Arctic and Pacific Oceans. With a total area of about 17,075,200 square kilometers (6,592,771 square miles), it is nearly twice the size of the United States. Russia is administratively divided into forty-nine oblasts, twenty-one republics, ten autonomous okrugs, six krays, two federal cities, and one autonomous oblast. 2 TERRITORIES AND DEPENDENCIES A small portion of Russia, the Kaliningrad Oblast, is located in Eastern Europe between Poland and Lithuania. There are no overseas dependencies of Russia. 3 CLIMATE It is said that Russia has only two seasons: summer and winter. Though this is a slight exaggeration, the statement accurately characterizes the country's harsh climate with its long, cold winters and short, cool summers. These conditions are owing to Russia's location in the high northerly latitudes. More than half the country lies above 60° north latitude, with only relatively small areas below 50° north. Furthermore, the high mountains that form Russia's southern border effectively block out warm air masses. The predominant movement of the country's weather systems from east to west essentially nullifies any moderating influence the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean might have on the climate. In winter, Siberia lies under a vast high-pressure cell centered in Mongolia, which keeps the region enveloped in frigid air. The magnitude of this cold is not easy to grasp. Soil in the far northern permafrost can be frozen several hundred meters deep. Even into southern Siberia, the land is covered by snow for more than six months. The annual average temperature for most of Siberia is below freezing. For the majority of European Russia, the average is only somewhat higher. In summer, warm, moist air from the Atlantic Ocean is able to push east to central Siberia, under the influence of a prevailing low-pressure system. That area thus receives moisture-bearing air that delivers fairly high amounts of precipitation. Russia's short growing season relies heavily upon this rainfall to water its crops; unfortunately, distribution of the moisture in many areas is often irregular and unpredictable. Droughts are not uncommon, especially in early summer. On the other hand, heavy rains in middle and late summer may compromise harvesting. In the east, late-summer Pacific air can bring monsoon-like rainfall, with disastrous effects. Overall, lack of sunshine characterizes the Russi |
What name is given to the elementary particle that carries the strong nuclear force? | Elementary Particles Elementary Particles : particle physics is the search for the fundamental building blocks of Nature, a reductionist goal elementary particles should be structureless, resulting in simple interactions One of the primary goals in modern physics is to answer the question " What is the Universe made of? " Often that question reduces to "What is matter and what holds it together?" This continues the line of investigation started by Democritus, Dalton and Rutherford. Modern physics speaks of fundamental building blocks of Nature, where fundamental takes on a reductionist meaning of simple and structureless. Many of the particles we have discussed so far appear simple in their properties. All electrons have the exact same characteristics (mass, charge, etc.), so we call an electron fundamental because they are all non-unique. The search for the origin of matter means the understanding of elementary particles . And with the advent of holism, the understanding of elementary particles requires an understanding of not only their characteristics, but how they interact and relate to other particles and forces of Nature, the field of physics called particle physics . more advanced technology lead to the discovery of hundreds of new particles, forcing the search for some underlying principles to unite the chain of particles to something simpler The study of particles is also a story of advanced technology begins with the search for the primary constituent. More than 200 subatomic particles have been discovered so far, all detected in sophisticated particle accelerators. However, most are not fundamental, most are composed of other, simpler particles. For example, Rutherford showed that the atom was composed of a nucleus and orbiting electrons. Later physicists showed that the nucleus was composed of neutrons and protons. More recent work has shown that protons and neutrons are composed of quarks. the two most fundamental types of particles are quarks and leptons the quarks and leptons are divided into 6 flavors corresponding to three generations of matter quarks (and antiquarks) have electric charges in units of 1/3 or 2/3's A quark is any of a group of subatomic particles believed to be among the fundamental constituents of matter. In much the same way that protons and neutrons make up atomic nuclei, these particles themselves are thought to consist of quarks. Quarks constitute all hadrons (baryons and mesons)--i.e., all particles that interact by means of the strong force, the force that binds the components of the nucleus. According to prevailing theory, quarks have mass and exhibit a spin (i.e., type of intrinsic angular momentum corresponding to a rotation around an axis through the particle). Quarks appear to be truly fundamental. They have no apparent structure; that is, they cannot be resolved into something smaller. Quarks always seem to occur in combination with other quarks or antiquarks, never alone. For years physicists have attempted to knock a quark out of a baryon in experiments with particle accelerators to observe it in a free state but have not yet succeeded in doing so. Throughout the 1960s theoretical physicists, trying to account for the ever-growing number of subatomic particles observed in experiments, considered the possibility that protons and neutrons were composed of smaller units of matter. In 1961 two physicists, Murray Gell-Mann of the United States and Yuval Ne`eman of Israel, proposed a particle classification scheme called the Eightfold Way, based on the mathematical symmetry group SU(3), that described strongly interacting particles in terms of building blocks. In 1964 Gell-Mann introduced the concept of quarks as a physical basis for the scheme, adopting the fanciful term from a passage in James Joyce's novel Finnegans Wake. (The American physicist George Zweig developed a similar theory independently that same year and called his fundamental particles "aces.") Gell-Mann's model provided a simple picture in which all mesons are shown as consisting of a quark and an an |
In the 2009 series of 'Big Brother', by what name is the housemate Sophie Reade better known? | Big Brother contestants 2009: Sophie 'Dogface' Reade, Karly Ashworth, Kris Donnelly and the rest - Mirror Online Big Brother contestants 2009: Sophie 'Dogface' Reade, Karly Ashworth, Kris Donnelly and the rest Who were the housemates in BB10? Share Sophie 'Dogface' Reade (Photo: PA) Share Get celebs updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email BB10 was won by 30GG glamour model Sophie Reade, also known as Dogface. The series was dogged by controversy with housemate Noirin Kelly saying racism and bullying was rife in the house but would be edited out of the show. The show's £100,000 prize was reduced down to £71,000 due to some rule-breaking by contestants including a staged break-out. Housemates who featured in the series included Russian ex-singing star and boxer Angel McKenzie, Brazilian born Rodrigo Lopes and virgin Sree Dasari from India. Four contestants walked from the house without facing the public vote during the 93-day run of BB10. Housemate Sophia Brown died in 2012, three years after leaving the house, aged just 30. She had suffered from lupus, a disease which affects the immune system, since she was a child. See the full low-down of BB10 housemates below. Winner Sophie 'Dogface' Reade Big Brother 10 housemate and winner Sophie 'Dogface' Reade (Photo: PA) Glamour model Sophie changed her name by deed poll to Dogface in order to become a contestant. As a special treat, she was allowed to change her name back to Sophie on Day 72. She was crowned the winner with a massive 74% share of votes. Runner-up Siavash Sabbaghpour Big Brother 10 housemate Siavash (Photo: Getty) Events organiser Siavash admitted he was a "slave to fashion" and became a housemate on Day 4 following a public vote. Siavesh is reported to have said he thought ugly people should not be allowed to have children. Isaac Stout Big Brother 10 housemate Isaac Stout (Photo: PA) Isaac entered the house disguised as a fish and chips delivery man and as the ex boyfriend of Noirin. He walked out on Day 58, two days after she was evicted. Angel McKenzie Big Brother 10 housemate Angel McKenzie Professional boxer Angel from Russia wasn't a hit with the public and became the first housemate to be evicted with 81% of the public vote. Frederick George Fisher Big Brother 10 housemate Isaac Stout Like Dogface, Frederick was ordered to change his name to enter the show. Bosses chose Frederick to be referred to as 'Halfwit' from the start. He was however allowed to revert back to his own name later in the series. Halfwit survived the public vote seven times in total, but was finally booted out on Day 72. Beinazir Lasharie Big Brother 10 housemate Beinazir Lasharie Beinazir, originally from Pakistan, was the first housemate to be evicted in BB10 and was booted out without a crowd to greet her. In fact, she was led away in a Routemaster bus. Her family were forced to seek asylum in the UK when she was a year old. Charlie Drummond Big Brother 10 housemate Charlie Drummond Big Brother 10 housemate Sophia Brown (Photo: Channel 4) Petite Sophia, who was 4ft 11in tall, suffered from lupus, a disease which affects the immune system, since she was a child. The bank assistant, from London, was voted into the Big Brother house on Day 4. Following a huge argument with housemate Saffia she was evicted with 91.2% of the public vote on Day 9. She died in 2012. David Ramsden Big Brother 10 housemate David Ramsden (Photo: Getty) Fashion-forward David entered the house on Day 44 to spice things up. He celebrated his birthday in the house and was treated to a message by designer Vivienne Westwood. He finished in third place. Lisa Elizabeth Wallace Big Brother 10 housemate Lisa Elizabeth Wallace (Photo: Getty) Lisa entered the house with a trademark pink mohican but shaved it off as part of the series. She was evicted on Day 90. Hira Habibshah Big Brother 10 housemate Hira Habibshah (Photo: PA) Hira was named the Most Entertaining Housemate but that didn't save her from the public vote - and on Day 65 she became the |
What was the name of the ship upon which John Cabot sailed to Newfoundland in 1497? | John Cabot's Voyage of 1497 Facebook John Cabot's Voyage of 1497 There is very little precise contemporary information about the 1497 voyage. If Cabot kept a log, or made maps of his journey, they have disappeared. What we have as evidence is scanty: a few maps from the first part of the 16th century which appear to contain information obtained from Cabot, and some letters from non-participants reporting second-hand on what had occurred. As a result, there are many conflicting theories and opinions about what actually happened. 19th Century Interpretation of John Cabot's Discovery of North America Over the years, the exact location of John Cabot's 1497 landfall has been a great subject of debate for scholars and historians. "Discovery of North America, by John and Sebastian Cabot" drawn by A.S. Warren for Ballou's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion, April 7, 1855. From Charles de Volpi, Newfoundland: A pictorial Record (Sherbrooke, Quebec: Longman Canada Limited, ©1972) 1. Cabot's ship was named the Matthew, almost certainly after his wife Mattea. It was a navicula, meaning a relatively small vessel, of 50 toneles - able to carry 50 tons of wine or other cargo. It was decked, with a high sterncastle and three masts. The two forward masts carried square mainsails to propel the vessel forward. The rear mast was rigged with a lateen sail running in the same direction as the keel, which helped the vessel sail into the wind. Modern-day Replica of John Cabot's Ship, the Matthew Although there is no contemporary 15th-century depiction of the Matthew this historical replica was built for the 'Cabot 500' anniversary celebrations in Newfoundland during the summer of 1997. This photo shows the Matthew during its call at St. John's Harbour. Reproduced by permission of Wayne Sturge. Photo ©1997. There were about 20 people on board. Cabot, a Genoese barber(surgeon), a Burgundian, two Bristol merchants, and Bristol sailors. Whether any of Cabot's sons were members of the crew cannot be verified. The Matthew left Bristol sometime in May, 1497. Some scholars think it was early in the month, others towards the end. It is generally agreed that he would have sailed down the Bristol Channel, across to Ireland, and then north along the west coast of Ireland before turning out to sea. But how far north did he go? Again, it is impossible to be certain. All one can say is that Cabot's point of departure was somewhere between 51 and 54 degrees north latitude, with most modern scholars favouring a northerly location. The next point of debate is how far Cabot might have drifted to the south during his crossing. Some scholars have argued that ocean currents and magnetic variations affecting his compass could have pulled Cabot far off course. Others think that Cabot could have held approximately to his latitude. In any event, some 35 days after leaving Bristol he sighted land, probably on 24 June. Where was the landfall? Cabot was back in Bristol on 6 August, after a 15 day return crossing. This means that he explored the region for about a month. Where did he go? |
Which Swede did Roger Federer defeat to win his first French Open Men's Singles title in 2009? | French Open Diary: Roger Federer def. Robin Soderling 6-1, 7-6 (1), 6-4 - The Daily Fix - WSJ French Open Diary: Roger Federer def. Robin Soderling 6-1, 7-6 (1), 6-4 By Jun 7, 2009 8:55 am ET AFP/Getty Images Roger Federer celebrates with the champion’s trophy after beating Robin Soderling in straight sets to win his first French Open title in Paris. It’s Federer’s 14th Grand Slam singles title, tying Pete Sampras for the most in a career by a men’s player. The Journal provides minute-by-minute analysis of today’s French Open men’s singles final as second-seeded Roger Federer defeated 23rd-seeded Robin Soderling 6-1, 7-6 (7-1), 6-4 in Paris. Guest blogger Tom Perrotta offers commentary on the match and the NBC telecast. Roger Federer, already destined for “all-time great” status before this tournament, is now at the top of the list. The “greatest of all time” debate goes on endlessly in every sport, but in tennis, the debate is over. No tennis player has dominated the game as convincingly (and with such artistry) as Federer. We might never see anyone do it again. |
The theme tune of which TV show is 'Approaching Menace' by the British composer Neil Richardson? | Neil Richardson, composer of Mastermind theme tune, dies aged 80 | The List Neil Richardson, composer of Mastermind theme tune, dies aged 80 Source: List.co.uk comments Photo: Brian Ritchie/BBC Neil Richardson, the English composer and arranger most well-known for writing the piece of music used as the theme tune to TV quiz show Mastermind, has died. He was 80. The iconic theme, which is suitably titled 'Approaching Menace', has been used on the flagship BBC quiz show from its inception in 1972 to the present day. That's a full 38 years of striking terror into the heart of contestants, who you would think probably have enough to get nervous about facing up to prospect of potential humiliation on national television, without an equally terrifying piece of music to help them on their way to very public heart failure. The potential for suspense that a well-chosen piece of mood music can have on the already tense atmosphere of a TV quiz is something the makers of The Weakest Link clearly kept in mind. An extract of just a couple of seconds of each theme is enough to shatter the nerves of most pub quiz teams. Like much music used on TV, it was originally composed as a piece of library music - music composed and recorded for use in various projects which does not require a commissioning fee. Compilations of library music are often used by TV producers and filmmakers looking to add music to their project economically. Mastermind is one of the longest-running, serious and most challenging of TV quiz shows. The iconic status earned by the show has led to it being satirised in sketches by The Two Ronnies, Smith & Jones and others. |
In Shakespeare, what is 'Falstaff's' first name? | Introduction to the Character of Falstaff in Shakespeare's Henry IV From Henry IV, First Part, by the University Society. New York: University Society Press. Sir John Falstaff He [Falstaff] is a man at once young and old, enterprising and fat, a dupe and a wit, harmless and wicked, weak in principle and resolute by constitution, cowardly in appearance and brave in reality, a knave without malice, a liar without deceit, and a knight, a gentleman, and a soldier without either dignity, decency, or honour. This is a character which, though it may be decompounded, could not, I believe, have been formed, nor the ingredients of it duly mingled, upon any receipt whatever. It required the hand of Shakespeare himself to give to every particular part a relish of the whole, and of the whole to every particular part. Morgann: The Dramatic Character of Sir John Falstaff. ______ Falstaff is perhaps the most substantial comic character that ever was invented. Sir John carries a most portly presence in the mind's eye; and in him, not to speak it profanely, "we behold the fulness of the spirit of wit and humour bodily." We are as well acquainted with his person as his mind, and his jokes come upon us with double force and relish from the quantity of flesh through which they make their way, as he shakes his fat sides with laughter or "lards the lean earth as he walks along." Other comic characters seem, if we approach and handle them, to resolve themselves into air, "into thin air"; but this is embodied and palpable to the grossest apprehension: it lies "three fingers deep upon the ribs," it plays about the lungs and diaphragm with all the force of animal enjoyment. His body is like a good estate to his mind, from which he receives rents and revenues of profit and pleasure in kind, according to its extent and the richness of the soil. . . . He is represented as a liar, a braggart, a coward, a glutton, etc., and yet we are not offended, but delighted with him; for he is all these as much to amuse others as to gratify himself. He openly assumes all these characters to show the humorous part of them. The unrestrained indulgence of his own ease, appetites, and convenience has neither malice nor hypocrisy in it. In a word, he is an actor in himself almost as much as upon the stage, and we no more object to the character of Falstaff in a moral point of view than we should think of bringing an excellent comedian, who should represent him to the life, before one of the police offices. We only consider the number of pleasant fights in which he puts certain foibles (the more pleasant as they are opposed to the received rules and necessary restraints of society), and do not trouble ourselves about the consequences resulting from, them, for no mischievous consequences do result. Sir John is old as well as fat, which gives a melancholy retrospective tinge to his character; and by the disparity between his inclinations and his capacity for enjoyment, makes it still more ludicrous and fantastical. Hazlitt: Characters of Shakespeare's Plays. ______ Nothing can be less like the mere mouthpiece of an idea or the representative of a tendency than Falstaff, whose incomparably vivid personality is rather, notwithstanding his childlike innocence of mental or moral conflict, a very meeting-point of conflicting traits. But we can hardly be wrong in regarding as the decisive trait which justifies the extraordinary role he plays in this drama, his wonderful gift of non-moral humour. It is his chief occupation to cover with immortal ridicule the ideals of heroic manhood - the inward honour which the Prince maintains, a little damaged, in his company, as well as the outward honour which Hotspur would fain pluck from the pale-faced moon. His reputation is a bubble which he delights to blow for the pleasure of seeing it burst. He comes of a good stock, has been page to the Duke of Norfolk, and exchanged jests with John of Gaunt. But like the Prince, and like Hotspur, he is a rebel to the traditions of his order; and he is |
'Broadcast Yourself' is the slogan of which internet site? | YouTube | Logopedia | Fandom powered by Wikia 2015–present 2005–2011 The logo consists of the black word "You" and a red rounded rectangle with the word "Tube" in it next to it. This logo is still being used on some other pages. Logo with the slogan "Broadcast Yourself". Notice that the red square looks different in this variation. Add a photo to this gallery 2011–2013 This modification of the YouTube logo was introduced in July 2011 as a part of the Cosmic Panda experiment. It officially became the new logo a few months later. It has the red square in a darker color this time. Also, starting in 2012, the slogan "Broadcast Yourself" was retired. 2013–2015 On December 19, 2013, the red rectangle was made lighter in color. Also, the word "You" was made more black and the shadow behind the word "Tube" was removed. This is still used as a secondary logo. Alternate Version, only for social media. |
Which of the moons of Uranus is named after the queen of the fairies in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'? | Moons of Uranus – Names & Size of Planet Uranus Moons – PlanetFacts.org The Moon Moons of Uranus Uranus has 27 confirmed natural satellites in its orbit. Unlike most moons named after Greek mythological characters, the moons of Uranus are named after the people in William Shakespeare and Alexander Pope’s literary works. Uranus has 5 major moons: Titania – named after the queen of the fairies in Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. It was discovered in 1787 by William Herschel. Titania is composed of rock and ice and its surface is dark and mildly red. It is the largest of the moons of Uranus with an estimated 1600 km diameter. Oberon – Second only to Titania in mass and size. It is also named after a character in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”- the king of fairies. It was discovered in the same year as Titania William Herschel. It has an equatorial radius of 761.4 km. Umbriel – It was discovered by William Lassell on October 24, 1851. It was named after a character in “The Rape of the Lock” by Alexander Pope. Umbriel is mostly made of ice with few portions of rock. It has a mean radius of 584.7 km. Ariel – The brightest of the moons of Uranus. Aside from craters, canyons are all over Ariel’s surface much like Mars. It was discovered along Umbriel in 1851 by William Lassell. Ariel is the name of a character in “The Tempest” (Shakespeare) and “The Rape of the Lock” (Pope). It has a 472 km diameter. Miranda – It has a diameter of 470 km. Among the moons in the solar system, Miranda has a very unique feature. Its surface seems like it has been put together in a random fashion. Astronomers believe that Miranda has shattered numerous times before and has been reassembled. However, there is no conclusive proof for this theory. The minor moons of Uranus are: Cordelia, Ophelia, Bianca, Cressida, Desdemona, Juliet, Portia, Rosalind, Mab, Belinda, Perdita, Puck, Cupid, Francisco, Caliban, Stephano, Trinculo, Sycorax, Margaret, Prospero, Setebos, Ferdinand I’m doing a project over Uranus Bickstar this planet is awsome abby planets are really cool io think that the wed is the best and more people will like it too 😀 OpTiMuS pRiMe |
Which artist painted 'The Seagram Murals'? | National Gallery of Art - Mark Rothko: Seagram Murals Mark Rothko: Seagram Murals December 6, 2011–July 22, 2012 This exhibition is no longer on view at the National Gallery. Please follow the links below for related online resources or visit our current exhibitions schedule. Related Resources In the Tower: Mark Rothko Exhibition Brochure Modern and Contemporary Painting and Sculpture In June 1958, Mark Rothko accepted a commission to decorate a dining room in the Four Seasons restaurant of the Seagram Building on Park Avenue in Manhattan, a new modernist skyscraper by Philip Johnson and Mies van der Rohe. Departing from his wonted format of floating rectangles in glowing colors, Rothko produced wine-dark paintings with ambiguous portal shapes evoking what he called a "closed space." From the fall of 1958 into 1959 he was completely absorbed, making more than thirty even though the room only offered places for seven. At the same time, he became increasingly doubtful that a luxury restaurant with its wealthy patrons was the appropriate venue for his art. He withdrew, canceling what would have been his first painted environment—a "place," as he ambitiously said, rather than just a group of paintings. He did, however, complete commissions for a room at Harvard University and a chapel in Houston before his death in 1970. In 1985 and 1986, the National Gallery of Art received a vast gift of works from the Mark Rothko Foundation, including several paintings deriving from the so-called Seagram Mural project. The installation of three of these in the Concourse galleries of the East Building is timed to coincide with the presentation of John Logan's play Red at Arena Stage (January 20 to March 4), which dramatizes Rothko's struggle with the commission. Organization: Organized by the National Gallery of Art. Schedule: National Gallery of Art, December 6, 2011–July 22, 2012 |
On which island could you find an active volcano called 'Hekla'? | Hekla volcano, Iceland HEKLA ERUPTS AGAIN AFTER 9 YEARS !! 8 March 2000 As reported by NORDVULC, the eruption is now considered to be over. The last weak volcanic activity occurred on 5 March, and the last tremor signal on 8 March. The eruption emplaced about 0.11 km3 of lava, mostly as flows covering an area of about 18 km2. 1 March 2000 As reported by the newspaper Morgunbla�i� , the eruption has again increased in intensity. This time, ash was transported westwards and fell on Rejkjavik but did not cause damage. The area covered by lava flows is now estimated to be 16-18 km2. 27 February 2000 In the evening of February 27 the main lava flow from the eruptive fissure was slowly advancing at a rate of some meters per hour. A more active lava stream emanates from three craters near the southern end of the eruptive fissure. On February 27 this lava stream was several km long and was advancing at a rate of about a meter per minute. 26 February 2000 Hekla volcano in South Iceland erupted after a repose interval of just 9 years on February 26, 2000 at 18:19 GMT. Initially, a 6-7 km long eruptive fissure opened up along most of the Hekla ridge. A discontinuous curtain of fire emanated from the whole fissure. A more than 10 km high ash plume formed within few minutes of the explosive beginning of the eruption. The ash was carried with light winds towards north and most of it fell in uninhabited areas in the interior of Iceland, but a small amount of ash fell in inhabited areas in North Iceland. After the first hour the activity gradually declined and soon became predominantly effusive. map of post-1970 lava flows from Hekla volcano. |
Who wrote the song 'This Wheel's On Fire', later to be used as the soundtrack to 'Absolutely Fabulous'? | This Wheel's On Fire by The Band Songfacts Songfacts Written by Bob Dylan and Band bassist Rick Danko, this was one of Dylan's famous "Basement Tapes" songs, recorded in April 1967 with the members of The Band in Big Pink (a house in upstate New York) after Dylan's near-fatal motorcycle accident in 1966. Fourteen different Basement Tapes became available as Bootleg recordings, and "This Wheel's On Fire" appeared on tapes labeled "Great White Wonder" and "Little White Wonder." >> Suggestion credit: Joey - Athens, GA Band drummer Levon Helm's autobiography is called This Wheel's On Fire . In the book, he explains that the basement tapes sessions had a very loose feel - they didn't mind some bad notes and had to play relatively quiet, since they were really in a basement and too much sound echoing off the wall could be annoying. Helm adds that for this song, he was teaching himself to play the piano, and some of the music he wrote just seemed to fit with Dylan's lyrics. Dylan's original version is much slower than The Band version on Music From Big Pink. When he recorded The Basement Tapes with The Band, many of the songs were covers of old Country or Blues tunes, and sometimes they jammed on different song ideas. "This Wheel's On Fire" was one of the few fully formed songs they came up with. Members of The Band credited Dylan with teaching them a great deal about songwriting during his time at Big Pink. Like many songs Bob Dylan wrote, this one is open to interpretation. The wheel on fire seems to be the singer anticipating death, and who he's speaking to could be a friend, an enemy, or even God. Many artists have covered this song, including Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger & The Trinity, whose version hit #5 in the UK in 1968. The Byrds covered it in 1969, and Siouxsie and the Banshees brought it back to the UK charts in 1987, with a version that hit #14. With so many cover versions, it was a very profitable song for the writers, and while Bob Dylan was used to large royalty payments, Rick Danko was not, and his check for about $200,000 was an astonishing amount of money. Danko would later say, "Those royalty checks almost killed some of us," referring to members of The Band who suddenly had easy access to drugs, alcohol, and a lifestyle of excess. Richard Manuel, who killed himself in 1986, was particularly prone to drinking and drug binges. Julie Driscoll recorded the song again in the early 1990s as the theme to the BBC comedy series Absolutely Fabulous. This new version was recorded with Adrian Edmondson, who is the husband of the show's creator and star Jennifer Saunders. Kylie Minogue gave the track an euphoric disco-charged makeover. Her version was released as the official theme song for 2016's Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie. |
Which South American country has land borders with Colombia and Peru? | Americas Americas Antigua and Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda is located in the "Heart of the Caribbean" between the Greater and Lesser Antilles, about 402 kilometers (250 miles) east-southeast of Puerto Rico or 60 kilometers (37.5 miles) north of Guadeloupe. This territory consists of several islands, the largest being Antigua (281 square kilometers, or 108 square miles), Barbuda (161 square kilometers, or 62 square miles), and Redonda (1.6 square kilometers, or 0.5 square miles). Barbados Barbados is an island situated between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela and east of the Windward Island chain. It covers an area of 430 square kilometers (166 square miles), roughly 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC. Brazil Located in South America, Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world, after Russia, Canada, China, and the United States. Brazil has an area of 8,511,965 square kilometers (3,286,482 square miles), extending 4,320 kilometers (2,684 miles) from north to south and 4,328 kilometers (2,689 miles) from east to west, and a total coastline of 7,491 kilometers (4,655 miles). Chile A coastal country located in the southwest region of South America, Chile has an area of 756,950 square kilometers (292,258 square miles) and a total coastline of 6,435 kilometers (3,998 miles). Chile shares its northern border with Peru and its eastern border with Bolivia and Argentina. Colombia Shaped like an odd-looking pear with a thin top, Colombia is located in the northwestern corner of South America, alongside the Caribbean Sea between Panama and Venezuela, and bordering the Pacific Ocean between Panama and Ecuador. Colombia has an area of 1,138,903 square kilometers (439,733 square miles) and a total coastline of 3,207 kilometers (1,993 miles) distributed between the Caribbean Sea and North Pacific Ocean. Dominica Dominica is an island located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean. Its total area is 754 square kilometers (291 square miles), making it the largest of the English-speaking Windward Islands, and it is slightly more than 4 times the size of Washington, D.C. Dominican Republic A country occupying the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola (Haiti occupies the western third) between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, the Dominican Republic has an area of 48,730 square kilometers (18,815 square miles), more than twice the size of New Hampshire. It has a total coastline of 1,288 kilometers (800 miles), and a border with Haiti of 275 kilometers (171 miles). Ecuador Located between Colombia and Peru on the west coast of South America, Ecuador has an area of 283,560 square kilometers (176,204 square miles) and a coastline of 2,237 kilometers (1,390 miles). The Galapagos Islands, which rest 960 kilometers (600 miles) to the west of mainland Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean are part of the Republic of Ecuador. Grenada Grenada is an island situated between the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago. Its total area is 340 square kilometers (131 square miles), about twice the size of Washington, D.C., and its coastline measures 121 kilometers (75 miles). Guatemala Located in Central America at the southern tip of Mexico between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, Guatemala has a total area of 108,890 square kilometers (42,042 square miles), slightly smaller than that of the state of Tennessee. Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, and Mexico all share land boundaries with Guatemala that total 1,687 kilometers (1,048 miles) in length, while Guatemala's coastline along the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea totals 400 kilometers (249 miles). Guyana Guyana is situated on the northeast coast of Latin America, along the Atlantic Ocean. It shares a 600-kilometer (373-mile) border with Suriname to the east, a 743-kilometer (462-mile) border with Venezuela to the northwest, and a 1,119-kilometer (695-mile) border with Brazil to the south and southwest. Jamaica The largest English-speaking island in the Caribbean Sea, Jamaica is about 160 kilometers (90 miles) south of Cu |
Which TV detective is played by Krister Hendriksson? | Krister Henriksson: why I'm leaving Wallander | Television & radio | The Guardian Crime drama Krister Henriksson: why I'm leaving Wallander In his only British press interview, the Swedish star talks to Vicky Frost about life beyond the maverick TV detective Krister Henriksson has played the ruffled Swedish detective for almost a decade. Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian Crime drama Krister Henriksson: why I'm leaving Wallander In his only British press interview, the Swedish star talks to Vicky Frost about life beyond the maverick TV detective Friday 20 June 2014 14.09 EDT First published on Friday 20 June 2014 14.09 EDT Share on Messenger Close Krister Henriksson is considering what he will miss most about playing Kurt Wallander, the detective he has brought to life on screen over almost a decade. It is not the policeman's sense of social justice. Nor the beauty of the Skåne landscape. Instead, it is the fights with the company who made the films. "They thought I was a big ass, and I was. And I thought they were big asses, and I can tell you they were big asses." It's the kind of belligerent response one might expect from Henning Mankell's detective, though Henriksson delivers his explanation with more of a playful grin than Wallander might. Saturday marks the actor's final outing as Wallander for BBC4 audiences, but for a man who professes to be happy to have left the rumpled detective behind – "It is sometimes good to press the delete button" – Henriksson seems committed to him to the end. He delights in discussing the clashes, his refusal to say certain lines, the scripts he thought needed more work. These conflicts remain an essential part of the way Henriksson, 67, also an acclaimed stage actor, works. They are what he enjoys about his job, he says, laughing. "I always have fights with my directors about their ideas, because – I won't say my ideas are better, but I think they are good enough." That tension spurred him on during 14-hour days of filming Wallander in the pretty village of Ystad on the Swedish coast. "To endure it, you have to be angry all the time. In a way, you have to be aggressive to stand it." There is clearly tension between the actor's desire to try new things, and the acclaim Wallander has brought Henriksson, in Sweden and internationally. The Swedish TV series features new mysteries, created with Mankell, so it is not bound by the number of books that exist. But the actor was determined this would be his last outing as the detective. "Even if they should try to convince me to do some more, I'd really decided. This is it. This is the end." The plots now give him no way back: in this final series of six films – he has made more than 30 – Wallander has been struggling with early-onset Alzheimer's. That's perhaps made it easier to leave him behind, reflects Henriksson. "You have a communication with a part … And as Kurt got Alzheimer's, the communication stopped in a way. I thought: 'We don't have anything more to say to each other,' because it would be too complicated. So in a way I was relieved." He had made his peace with the detective in advance of filming. "Before I started shooting I said goodbye to Kurt," he says. "And I had made this decision and as an actor you can't be too sentimental." It is not as if Henriksson had spent his whole career pining to be Wallander. In fact, he initially declined the role. The production company kept asking. Henriksson kept turning them down. "Suddenly I realised when I said no, the salary increased. So I kept saying no," he laughs. Then Mankell called the actor and the pair went for a walk in Stockholm. The author asked Henriksson to at least read the books. "And when I read them I thought: 'Why haven't they asked me to do this part before?' Because it was very much like me." The pair share a tendency for crumpled – although on Henriksson, wearing an expensive-looking jacket accessorised with jewellery and sunglasses, the result is more stylish than dishevelled – but there are other similarities too. Mankell, Henriksson and Wallander are of the sa |
What is the maximum number of characters in a 'Tweet' on 'Twitter'? | 140 Characters No Longer the Twitter Limit | SociableBlog You are here: Home » Social Media » 140 Characters No Longer the Twitter Limit 140 Characters No Longer the Twitter Limit in Social Media , Tools , Twitter 2 Comments As much as the 140-character limit defines Twitter, it often leads to frustrated users, from poets and recipe writers to businesses and the verbose; Now a new Twitter service, Maxitweet , has found a way to extend this limit. Type “ 140 characters ” into Twitter’s search box and the resulting tweets come flooding in – predictably the majority of them lamenting this constraint. A new Twitter service , Maxitweet.com, has found a way around the restriction by clever use of letter-like symbols called Unicode characters. “Maxitweets” are up to 200 characters long, an increase of nearly 50%, and have opened up new possibilities for the fast growing Twitter communications platform. For example, tweeted recipes (“twecipes”) are easier to read with the extra space available. A number of poets have also responded enthusiastically. A limerick aficionado, who had given up on trying to tweet the humorous five-liners because they tend to be around 180 characters long, now posts them several times a day as @limerik. And breaking news services – among the more prominent users of Twitter – are able to tweet the news item, rather than just a link to it. How does it work? Twitter caters for users in many countries and therefore transmits in a universal font language called “ Unicode .” It contains over 100,000 glyphs in hundreds of languages. Maxitweet was the first to realize that glyphs resembling two or more normal letters can help to transmit text more efficiently. In the word “lions,” for example, two characters are saved by replacing the vowels with a Cyrillic letter resembling “io,” followed by the Unicode symbol for nanosecond “ns.” “We spent weeks combing through thousands of glyphs in many languages – Cyrillic, Thai, Arabic, Hiragana,” says Wytze Hoekstra, project manager at FrisianStyle Productions, which runs Maxitweet.com. “We then wrote a javascript engine that compresses text in the background and delivers a user-friendly experience.” Will the new limit improve the Twitter experience? Even though 140 was enough to produce many memorable tweets, like those collected by Besttweets.com – “Museum for the Art of Micro-Elegance” – it remains to be seen whether the expanded limit will take Twitter to new heights. Some say 140 characters is too many. “I’d only call about 30 of them ‘characters.’ The other 110 are quite boring.” – Aimee Brock (@Aimee_B_Loved on Twitter). Share ! Need more Social Media News like this in your Inbox? Sign up for the SociableBlog newsletter! About Social Guy Social Guy is a tech buff, online entrepreneur and social animal. He is best-known as the Editor-in-Chief of SOCIABLE, the world’s leading social media news source. Social Guy's 7+ year career with SOCIABLE began when he joined as a blogger in August 2007. Guy’s work has been quoted or featured in media such as ZDNet, Examiner, Marketwatch, PC Magazine, Wired, CNET, and The New York Times. Next: iLike Challenge App Now Available on App Store Orlando Very handy．You can edit the result if you have characters spare;ᅵsentａmaxitweet compressed ╒rom 152 characters，and the tweet looked almost normal．Check out the full sto㎰，commas and one or two other characters ㏌ this comment.ᅵused http://www.maxitweet.com to compress this post and saved ⑬ . |
Which mathematical shape has four sides of equal length, but no right angles? | Quadrilaterals - Square, Rectangle, Rhombus, Trapezoid, Parallelogram Quadrilaterals Quadrilateral just means "four sides" (quad means four, lateral means side). A Quadrilateral has four-sides, it is 2-dimensional (a flat shape), closed (the lines join up), and has straight sides. Try it Yourself (Also see this on Interactive Quadrilaterals ) Properties The interior angles add up to 360 degrees: Try drawing a quadrilateral, and measure the angles. They should add to 360° Types of Quadrilaterals There are special types of quadrilateral: Some types are also included in the definition of other types! For example a square, rhombus and rectangle are also parallelograms. See below for more details. Let us look at each type in turn: The Rectangle A rectangle is a four-sided shape where every angle is a right angle (90°). Also opposite sides are parallel and of equal length. The Rhombus A rhombus is a four-sided shape where all sides have equal length. Also opposite sides are parallel and opposite angles are equal. Another interesting thing is that the diagonals (dashed lines in second figure) meet in the middle at a right angle. In other words they "bisect" (cut in half) each other at right angles. A rhombus is sometimes called a rhomb or a diamond. The Square A square has equal sides and every angle is a right angle (90°) Also opposite sides are parallel. A square also fits the definition of a rectangle (all angles are 90°), and a rhombus (all sides are equal length). The Parallelogram A parallelogram has opposite sides parallel and equal in length. Also opposite angles are equal (angles "a" are the same, and angles "b" are the same). NOTE: Squares, Rectangles and Rhombuses are all Parallelograms! Example: angles "a" and "b" as right angles is a square! Isosceles Trapezoid A trapezoid (called a trapezium in the UK) has a pair of opposite sides parallel. And a trapezium (called a trapezoid in the UK) is a quadrilateral with NO parallel sides: a pair of parallel sides NO parallel sides a pair of parallel sides (the US and UK definitions are swapped over!) (Note: when the two sides joining parallel sides are equal in length and both angles coming from a parallel side are also equal we call it an Isosceles trapezoid, as shown above.) The Kite Hey, it looks like a kite (usually). It has two pairs of sides. Each pair is made up of adjacent sides (they meet) that are equal in length. The angles are equal where the pairs meet. Diagonals (dashed lines) meet at a right angle, and one of the diagonal bisects (cuts equally in half) the other. ... and that's it for the special quadrilaterals. Irregular Quadrilaterals The only regular (all sides equal and all angles equal) quadrilateral is a square. So all other quadrilaterals are irregular. Example: a square is also a rectangle. So we include a square in the definition of a rectangle. (We don't say "Having all 90° angles makes it a rectangle except when all sides are equal then it is a square.") This may seem odd, as in daily life we think of a square as not being a rectangle ... but in mathematics it is. Using the chart below we can answer such questions as: Is a Square a type of Rectangle? (Yes) Is a Rectangle a type of Kite? (No) Complex Quadrilaterals Oh Yes! when two sides cross over, we call it a "Complex" or "Self-Intersecting" quadrilateral, like these: They still have 4 sides, but two sides cross over. Polygon A quadrilateral is a polygon . In fact it is a 4-sided polygon, just like a triangle is a 3-sided polygon, a pentagon is a 5-sided polygon, and so on. Play with Them Now that you know the different types, you can play with the Interactive Quadrilaterals . Other Names A quadrilateral can sometimes be called: a Quadrangle ("four angles"), so it sounds like "triangle" a Tetragon ("four and polygon"), so it sounds like "pentagon", "hexagon", etc. |
Which musical features the songs 'Springtime For Hitler', 'Along Came Bialy' and 'In Old Bavaria'? | Synopsis and Song List for The Producers London Synopsis and Songs Mel Brooks' musical adaptation of The Producers The Producers is based around the character of Max Bialystock, a down and out Broadway producer whose latest work flopped on opening night. Max, plagued by his former success and scrabbling to stay afloat, experiences a change in fortune when downtrodden accountant, Leo Bloom, discovers there is money to be made in Max’s theatrical failure. As a result, the two formerly defeated business men form an unlikely union with the goal of creating the world’s worst musical. The plot develops as the duo enlists the help of ridiculous and often farcical characters on the way such as former Nazi and on-going Third Reich enthusiast Franz Liebkind, Ulla the blonde bombshell secretary/receptionist and the flamboyant homosexual director Roger De Bris. As a result of the characters combined brainpower and ludicrous behaviour Spring Time for Hitler is born in Broadway. Act I Set in New York in 1959, the show opens with Max Bialystock’s musical version of Hamlet, “Funny Boy” closing after one terrible performance [Opening Night]. Max tells a seedy crowd of his past achievements and vows to make a victorious comeback to his former glory [King of Broadway]. The following day a nervy accountant, Leo Bloom, visits Max’s office to assess his books however Leo is told to wait in the bathroom as an ‘investor’ of Max’s (an old lady that deals in sexual favours) visits the office, leaving Max with a cheque to invest in his next play. Whilst in the toilet, Leo reveals his secret dream of becoming a Broadway producer. After a rocky start with Max, Leo announces that he has found a problem with Max’s accounts: he has raised more money for the play than he spent putting it on. This leads Leo to the realisation that a producer could make more money with a flop than a hit. In light of this information Max proposes the ultimate scheme: to find the worst play to be directed by the worst director in town to be opened with the worst cast on Broadway. Meanwhile the pair will raise two million dollars from old lady investors, open and swiftly close the failed show and move to Rio with their two million dollar profit. Despite his initial refusal [We Can Do It] a bad day at the accounting office leads Leo to dream of his potential life as a producer [I Wanna Be a Producer] resulting in him quitting his dreary 9-5 and agreeing to Max’s scheme [We Can Do It (Reprise)]. The next day the pair embark upon the quest of finding the worst play ever written. Eventually Max stumbles upon a definite theatrical bomb: Spring Time for Hitler: A Gay Romp with Adolf Hitler and Berchtesgaden, written by former Nazi Franz Liebkind. Max and Leo go to the playwright’s home to discover him reminiscing about the former glory days of the Third Reich [In Old Bavaria]. Liebkind agrees to sign an agreement with the producers so long as they promise never to dishonour the legacy of “Adolf Elizabeth Hitler” and the pair join Liebkind in singing Hitler’s favourite song, Der Guten Tag Hop Clop, to seal the deal. The producers then go in search of a terrible director, calling upon the overtly glitzy, gay Roger De Bris to take on the challenge. At first Roger and his assistant Carmen Ghia refuse the offer due to the play’s political subject matter [Keep It Gay] however Max persuades them with the prospect of fame and fortune and Roger agrees with the proviso that the play is altered so that the Germans win the war. On returning to the office Max and meet with Ulla Inga Hansen Benson Yansen Tallen Hallen Svaden Swanson who wishes to act in their forthcoming production. The producers are wowed by Ulla’s beauty in her audition [When You’ve Got It, Flaunt It] and decide to hire her as their “secretary-slash-receptionist” instead. Act one closes with Max setting out to call upon the little old ladies of New York [Along Came Baily] to raise the two million dollars needed for the show, which he does [Act I Finale] |
In the 'Harry Potter' books, players in the game of 'Quidditch' can be a 'Seeker', 'Chaser', 'Keeper' or.... Which other position? | harry potter - In Quidditch could the Seeker play other positions? - Science Fiction & Fantasy Stack Exchange In Quidditch could the Seeker play other positions? up vote 10 down vote favorite I don't recall it being mentioned in any of the books, but could the Seeker in Quidditch switch to being a Chaser if needed? I always thought it was odd that catching the Snitch would net your team 150 points but end the game no matter what. It seemed to me that the seeker would be a more valuable player if they could net their team 150 points but not end the game if they were behind. However, the rules clearly state that catching the Snitch ends the game, regardless of how many points the Seeker's team has. Is it mentioned anywhere whether it is specifically prohibited for a Seeker to help the Chasers score points so that when their team is behind by more than 150 points they aren't essentially useless? Or would the Seeker just try to distract the other team's Seeker at this point? up vote 13 down vote accepted In Quidditch Through the Ages, it is said: However, a fast Keeper may be able to score a goal and then return to his baskets in time to prevent the other team equalising. That's as much (that I've found) that's explicitly stated, but since the keeper can score, it's likely that a seeker or beater could as well. As for whether someone else could catch the snitch: A game of Quidditch ends only when the Golden Snitch has been caught, or by mutual consent of the two team Captains. It seems the rules don't say anything about who has to catch the snitch, it's just in a team's best interest to have a seeker searching for it full-time. And, somewhat of a sidenote but I looked it up so I'll add it, in the sixth book, when Harry is in detention with Snape for using sectumsempra on Malfoy, Ginny replaces Harry as seeker: And while he copied out all their various offenses and punishments, he wondered what was going on outside, where the match would have just started... Ginny playing Seeker against Cho... (HBP, ch.24) up vote 5 down vote No, there's nothing in the rules that says the chasers were prohibited from doing other stuff. However, as an old sign on a Texas highway was reputed to state, "If you're driving a car with one hand and hugging a girl with the other, you ain't doing either thing well". While you're out playing with Quaffles, there's a major risk that the opponent's Seeker will find the Snitch and catch it. And obviously, not having a bat, a Seeker can't do a very good Beater's job (though, when Dobby enchanted a Bludger to go after Harry in CoS, Harry basically ended up telling Weasley twins to stop worrying about the bad Bludger and he will deal with it WHILE looking for Snitch). |
In which mountain range is Carrauntoohil, the highest mountain in Ireland? | 3 Peaks of Ireland - County Kerry 3 Peaks of Ireland May, June, July, August, September, October About this Adventure Experience the beautiful mountain scenery of County Kerry in South West Ireland and the rugged Wicklow Mountains in Leinster, and climb the highest peak in Ireland’s 3 biggest mountain ranges, all in one weekend Price & Inclusions Highlights Brandon Peak is on the Dingle Peninsula at 952m and is the highest mountain in the Brandon Mountain range. Carrauntoohil, at 1038m, is the highest mountain in the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks range and the highest mountain in Ireland. Lugnaquilla, at 925m, is the highest mountain in the Wicklow Mountain range. In Irish, Lugnaquilla = Log na Coille, meaning Hollow of the Wood. Quick Facts 3 days guiding by qualified mountain leaders Total Distance - 20 to 25 miles depending on choice of routes Total Height Gain - 2,500m Comfortable accommodation provided to take the hassle out of your trip. Many years experience offering guided trips. You need to be pretty fit and have a head for heights. Set open dates or bespoke courses for individuals to larger groups - just ask if the date you want is not listed. Itinerary The trip starts on a Thursday and finishes on the Monday. At the start of your trip you will meet your guide who is a qualified mountain leader. A typical itinerary may look like this: Thursday Fly from the UK to Kerry Airport and you will be transferred to the picturesque town of Dingle where you will be staying for the night. Experience some local hospitality at a local Inn! Friday Breakfast then depart for Brandon. Depending on the weather we will either take the main tourist path or the scenic ‘7 lakes' route. Return to Dingle by mid afternoon and transfer to your overnight accommodation. Saturday Breakfast then depart for Carrauntoohil, the highest mountain in Ireland. Again we have a choice of routes depending on weather and appetite. Descend the mountain by mid afternoon and transfer to your overnight accommodation. Sunday Breakfast then depart for Lugnaquilla. Return to transport early afternoon and transfer to Dublin. Either late afternoon flight back to the UK or optional overnight stay in Dublin. Monday Morning flight back to the UK for people that chose optional overnight in Dublin. Please note: This itinerary is a guide only. It can be subject to change dependent upon viability, course members' fitness, weather conditions or for any other reason the guide may deem necessary. Every effort is made to fit the course around your needs and abilities. Requirements To do this trip you need to have a certain level of fitness. No previous mountaineering experience is required, however, the fitter you are the more you will enjoy your day. Each day will be relatively long, covering between 6 and 11 miles whilst ascending the 3 highest peaks in Ireland, therefore a few training walks and visits to the gym will undoubtedly add to your overall enjoyment of the trip. You should be able to walk several hours a day whilst carrying a small backpack. We recommend that you follow a fitness plan in preparation for your challenge, an example of one will be sent to you when you have confirmed your booking. Although the fitness plan we will send to you has been devised by a fitness professional, this is only provided as a guide and you should seek professional advice before starting your own fitness regime. More Information Brandon Peak on the Dingle Peninsula, at 952m, is the highest mountain in the Brandon Mountain range. Mount Brandon (Irish: Sliabh Bhreandáin or Cnoc Bréanainn) takes its name from Saint Brendan 'The Navigator', who legend suggests climbed to the summit around 530AD to see the Americas, before setting sail for them. Mount Brandon owes its craggy shape to the work of local glaciers during the ice age, which gouged out a series of corries (cwms) on the eastern flank of the mountain. Running in a line almost all the way to the summit are some Paternoster lakes, a series of rock steps each of which are occupied by a lake, the largest being Loch Cruite. Carrauntoo |
Who presents 'Sounds Of The Sixties' on BBC Radio 2 on Saturday mornings? | BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 60s - Brian Matthew Sounds of the 60s Brian Matthew Hear Brian present Sounds of the 60s, Saturdays 8-10am Brian Matthew started broadcasting in 1948 in Germany, and trained as an actor at RADA before joining the BBC in 1954. He has a great love of the theatre and has performed in many well-known venues. He even has his own 50-seat studio theatre in his home. He was one of the first DJs on Radio 2, and hosted shows such as 'Saturday Club', 'Thank Your Lucky Stars' and 'Late Night Extra', but he is probably best known for presenting the long-running 'Round Midnight' programme which won the 1987 Pulitzer Publishing Award. Brian has presented 'Sounds of the Sixties' (winner of a Gold Sony Radio Award in 1996) since April 1990. The same year he received a Broadcasting Press Guild Award for Outstanding Contribution to Radio. |
What is the colour of the beak of a male Blackbird? | The RSPB: Blackbird Blackbird Conservation status: Green The males live up to their name but, confusingly, females are brown often with spots and streaks on their breasts. The bright orange-yellow beak and eye-ring make adult male blackbirds one of the most striking garden birds. One of the commonest UK birds, its mellow song is also a favourite. Illustrations |
How are Florence Welsh and her backing artists known collectively? | 1000+ images about Florence Welsh on Pinterest | Florence the machines, Its always and Maximalism The Florence + the Machine singer has a taste for theatrical maximalism that's bewitched both music and fashion lovers alike. In a showstopping melange of bronze, brass, and brocade, the otherworldly beauty casts a spell. See More |
For which firm did 'Reggie Perrin' work in 'The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin'? | "The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin" Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb trailers and videos full cast and crew trivia official sites memorable quotes Overview 31 out of 32 people found the following review useful: Beyond TOWERS, funnier than PYTHON... unforgettable greatness 21 January 2002 I didn't get where I am today without knowing a good show when I see it! What average Joe suffering through the daily grind does not have a bit of Reggie Perrin hidden inside, boiling and bubbling just under the surface? Reginald Perrin is perhaps the most thoughtful character ever seen in a comedy series. He is a deep and complex man. Supporting characters each have an unforgettable "trademark" (for lack of a better term)... Sometimes direct, sometimes symbolic -- the creator of Reggie Perrin effortlessly distills the essence of real life oddities. Brilliant and funny. On the whole, this is the only British comedy I put ahead of MONTY PYTHON and FAWLTY TOWERS. Reginald Perrin is worthy of such a supreme compliment. A sitcom Masterpiece. All else is just Grot. Comedy-City, Arizona! Super! Great! Was the above review useful to you? 19 out of 19 people found the following review useful: All great humor is grounded in pain from Austin, Texas 8 May 2000 David Nobbs' brilliant satire of modern life features the incomparable Leonard Rossiter as middle-aged, middle-class, middle-manager Reggie Perrin, who longs for a life that is just out of reach. Despite his best (and most bizarre) efforts to break free from the insipid conformity that he sees all around him, he never quite succeeds. Perrin is surrounded by one of the finest and funniest ensembles in the history of British comedy - you'll find most of your friends, family and enemies represented here. As Reggie's fatuous boss (a character that anticipated the Dilbert comic strip by about 20 years) would put it, "I didn't get where I am today without appreciating one of the finest British sitcoms ever." Outstanding writing and hilarious acting make this one of the greats. Was the above review useful to you? 18 out of 18 people found the following review useful: A happy memory I've been talking about for 21 years! from Greater Milwaukee 5 October 2002 PBS aired the series in '79 and '81. I wandered into the first episode by accident and was immediately hooked. And since this was the age when VCRs still cost over a thousand bucks, I had no option but to try and memorize the series.... And then recite the lines to my friends who'd missed the two seasons that aired. PERRIN was possibly the first series to use seemingly unconnected visuals to illustrate a character's state of mind, a trick later used in series like DREAM ON and ALLIE McBEAL. I'm still struck by the role the surf plays in PERRIN as a place to dump old cares, worries, and lives in exchange for new lives. The final sequence of the second season has also stayed with me-- Reggie and his wife go to the beach to assume new lives, then discover an entire beach full of people doing the same thing. Reggie smiles and says "Look Elizabeth, it's catching." In the past 20 years, when things looked bleak, I'd think of finding my way to that beach.... That the series is finally on videotape is fantastic. That there is a third season I never knew about is beyond words!!!! Was the above review useful to you? 15 out of 17 people found the following review useful: IMO One of the very best Comedy Series ever made 7 June 2006 First I must confess to a crush on Elizabeth (Pauline Yates). The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin is one of those rare comedy series that I can watch over and over without tiring of it. Its easy to become attached to the characters as they are all lovable (even CJ). In fact I even missed the original actor who played Tom (Reggie's 'Straggely-mustached,Bearded-Prig' Son-in-Law) in the first two series when he was replaced by another actor in Series three. I felt this unfortunate because by that time the 'original' Tom had really got the part down to a tee. I first saw this show as a young lad in England when it was |
In Greek myth, who was the twin brother of Artemis? | Artemis Artemis See More Artemis Pictures > Artemis was the goddess of chastity, virginity, the hunt, the moon, and the natural environment. She was the daughter of Zeus and Leto , twin sister of Apollo . She was born on the island of Ortygia (Delos), where Leto had found shelter after being hunted by the lawful wife of Zeus , Hera . As soon as Artemis was born, she helped her mother give birth to her twin brother, thereby becoming the protector of childbirth and labour. She asked her father to grant her eternal chastity and virginity, and never gave in to any potential lovers; devoted to hunting and nature, she rejected marriage and love. She was the protector of nature and the hunt; both wild and tame animals were under her protection. She also protected the agriculture and animal herding. Artemis appeared in a number of myths . In the myth of Actaeon , he was a hunting companion of Artemis ; at some point, he saw the goddess naked bathing in a spring and tried to rape her. As a punishment, Artemis transformed him into a stag and his hounds killed him. In the myth of Orion which has various versions, Orion was also a hunting companion of Artemis and the only person to have won her heart. However, he was accidentally killed either by the goddess or by a scorpion which was sent by Gaea . In another myth, Callisto was one of the followers of Artemis and thus she had remained a virgin. Zeus , however, changing his form to resemble Artemis , managed to seduce and rape her, impregnating her. Callisto gave birth to Arcas, but later, she was transformed into a bear either by Hera or Artemis . Arcas almost killed his mother, but Zeus stopped him and placed Callisto in the heavens as a constellation. According to other sources, both Callisto and Arcas were turned into the Ursa Minor and the Ursa Major constellations. Artemis Is also called Diana, Diana. |
In which city is the Victoria Quarter shopping area, the first outside London to feature a Harvey Nicholls store? | Victoria Quarter | Shopping Centre/Retail Park | Leeds|West Yorkshire Reviews: Details Victoria Quarter is a beautiful shopping centre and known as the premium shopping centre in the North of England. Bringing together brands such as Ted Baker, Vivienne Westwood, Karen Millen, French Connection, Diesel, Space NK, Hobbs, All Saints and Jigsaw, as well as being home to the first Harvey Nichols store outside London. As Victoria Quarter's reputation has flourished so too have the surrounding areas, existing buildings close by have been transformed into stylish loft apartments and Vicar Lane is emerging as the natural extension to VQ's product offering. Victoria Quarter was originally designed by architect Frank Matcham. He used rich marbles, gilded mosaics, handsome cast and wrought iron, as well as carved and polished mahogany, to create two streets, two arcades and the Empire Theatre (now Harvey Nichols). Today Matcham's work has been sympathetically restored to its original splendour, introducing the style and creativity of the present. "The mix of retailers, together with breath-taking architecture (the centre is home to the largest stained glass window in England) and continental atmosphere, has given the city something completely different. And as VQ's reputation has grown so too has its catchment area, with people travelling from as far afield as New York, France and Italy. It is quite simply something far too unique to miss." John Bade, Centre Director, Victoria Quarter Victoria Quarter is situated at the heart of the Leeds shopping area, close to both bus and railway stations, taxi ranks and city centre car parks |
Which Australian town, now a city, was bombed by the Japanese in February 1942? | The Japanese bombing of Darwin, Broome and northern Australia | australia.gov.au The Japanese bombing of Darwin, Broome and northern Australia Women in action The Japanese bombing of Darwin, Broome and northern Australia Merchant vessels Barossa and Neptuna burning in Darwin Harbour near the jetty after receiving direct hits during the first Japanese air raid on 19 February 1942. SS Neptuna later exploded and sank while the Barossa was towed clear of the explosion and was later salvaged. Photograph courtesy of A Oliver and the Australian War Memorial: P02759.011. During the Second World War, the Japanese flew 64 raids on Darwin and 33 raids on other targets in Northern Australia. On 19 February 1942, 188 Japanese planes were launched against Darwin, whose harbour was full of Allied ships. It was the largest Japanese attack since Pearl Harbour, 7 December 1941, and followed a reconnaissance flight on 10 February 1942. On that day there were 27 Allied ships in the harbour and approximately 30 aircraft at the Darwin Civil and RAAF airfields. The USS Houston convoy departed Darwin on 15 February 1942, followed by a Japanese flying boat which later engaged in an air strike. The USS Peary returned to Darwin on 19 February after an encounter with a possible Japanese submarine. On 19 February 1942 there were 46 ships packed into Darwin Harbour. From the first raid on 19 February 1942 until the last on 12 November 1943, Australia and its allies lost about 900 people, 77 aircraft and several ships. Many military and civilian facilities were destroyed. The Japanese lost about 131 aircraft in total during the attacks. At the time, there were many rumours alluding to the Australian Government's suppression of information about the bombings - it was thought that reports of casualties were intentionally diminished to maintain national morale. Local sources estimated that between 900 and 1100 people were killed. For many years, government censorship limited coverage of the event to protect public morale in the southern states of Australia. What led to the attacks? During the 1930s, Japan invaded and occupied large parts of China. By 1941 Japan also controlled Indochina (a federation of French colonies and protectorates in South East Asia). In December 1941, Japan bombed the Americans at Pearl Harbour and entered the Second World War. Within ten weeks, Japan controlled Hong Kong, Malaya, Singapore and the Australian territory of New Britain (Rabaul). Darwin 1943, members of an RAAF Spitfire squadron race to their planes for an interception flight against Japanese raiders. Photograph courtesy of the Australian War Memorial: 014491. Darwin, the largest town in the north of Australia, was a key defensive position against an aggressive Japan. Australia developed Darwin's military ports and airfields, built coastal batteries and anti-aircraft guns and steadily enlarged its garrison of troops. Darwin was seen as a key port for the Allied ships, planes and forces defending the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia and East Timor). Defences were planned, and an anti-submarine boom net was constructed across Darwin Harbour. The net, supported by floatation buoys, was six kilometres long – the longest floating net in the world. Warning of approaching ships or submarines was given by submarine indicator loops that lay on the seabed and ASDIC (sonar) devices fitted to ships. At the time many Australians believed that the Japanese planned to invade Australia. Many experts today, however, believe that the Japanese plan was to wipe out as much of Australia's and the Allied Forces air and sea defence in order to gain control of the resource rich countries of South East Asia and establish strong defences against any counter-attacks from the USA, Australia and any European powers in the region. Official evacuation, 16 December 1941–15 February 1942 On 16 December 1941 an official order was issued by the Administrator to evacuate women and children from Darwin. The evacuation was primarily organised by the A.R.P. (Air Raid Precautions) with assistance from Poli |
Which team won the 2010 NBA Finals, beating the Boston Celtics by 4 games to 3? | 2010 NBA playoffs: Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Finals Q&A 1. 1984: The defining moment in the rejuvenation of the NBA 2. 1988: Might be the most underrated series in sports history. 3. 2010: Huge because of the rivalry and the quest by each "core" for a second title. 4. 2005: Series lacked spice nationally but helped define Duncan's Spurs as all-time greats. 5. 1994: Widely regarded as among the worst Finals in history. Chris Sheridan, ESPN.com: 1. 2010: Yes, this one is the most important because a whole generation -- pretty much everyone 35 and under -- is getting to experience Lakers-Celtics G7 for the first time. 2. 1984: This was the last time the 2-2-1-1-1 format was used, and the travel was grueling: The last four games were Wednesday night at L.A., Friday night at Boston, Sunday afternoon at L.A. and Tuesday night at Boston. 3. 1988: It was the last title for Magic, Kareem and James Worthy, and it was Pat Riley's last in L.A. The Lakers got swept by Detroit in the Finals the next season, and the Showtime era was over. 4. 1994: Pat Riley called it the biggest regret of his career: not subbing Rolando Blackman for John Starks as Starks was going 2-for-18. Also, Hakeem Olajuwon was at his peak and was unstoppable. 5. 2005: It was nice having a Game 7 at the Finals for the first time in 11 years, but the most memorable thing about this series, to me, was how dreadful Games 1-4 were. Marc Stein, ESPN.com: 1. 1984: Failing on the big stage and hearing people call him "Tragic" changed the course of Magic Johnson's career. For the better, obviously. (As a child of the 1980s, I obviously see this series as unforgettable because it revived the storied Celtics-Lakers rivalry that had been dormant for way too long, and basically started what is regarded as the NBA's renaissance.) 2. 1988: Pat Riley's promise at the Lakers' 1987 championship parade that they'd be back parading in a year is one of the most famous guarantees in sports history
mainly because L.A. won this Game 7 to complete the NBA's first repeat since Boston in 1968 and 1969. 3. 2010: Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant, should they lose their first Game 7 in the Finals, would both take a legacy hit since they'd both be a stunning 0-2 against the Celtics in the Finals. And if the Lakers win, that would make 11 rings for Phil as a coach and five for Kobe. 4. 1994: In the first season after Michael Jordan's stunning retirement, Patrick Ewing never came closer to a championship than this Game 7 defeat to the Rockets. 5. 2005: Robert Horry's dagger that saved Tim Duncan in Game 5 is far more memorable than Game 7. 2. Is the title of "NBA's greatest franchise" at stake in Game 7? Abbott: The pendulum will swing a little, but can such a thing ever really be settled? Adande: No, the series is even, but the banner battle still belongs to the Celtics, even if the Lakers get to 16. Arnovitz: The two franchises are most charismatic when pitted against one another. Boston has won more head-to-head matchups, but the Lakers are the Celtics' equal in prestige. That deadlock might be broken Thursday night -- but only momentarily. The shared history between the Celtics and the Lakers is too deep to catapult one franchise indisputably ahead of the other by virtue of a single win. The battle for the "greatest franchise" wages on. Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE/Getty Images Broussard: I don't think so. I happen to think the Lakers are the NBA's greatest franchise, even though Boston leads them 17 to 15 in titles. While the Celtics have more titles, most of them came during the 1960s. Since that decade, the Celtics have only won six titles and they endured a 22-year drought before winning in 2008. The Lakers, on the other hand, have been far more dominant of late, winning nine titles in the past 30 years. I also believe the Lakers also have the greater individual players, with Magic, Kobe, Jerry West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, Shaq, Elgin Baylor and George Mikan eclipsing the all-time Celtics greats. Hollinger: No, the Hawks and Blazers are better than both of the |
In SWOT analysis used in business, for what does the 'S' stand? | SWOT Analysis - What it is and how to use it Home > Goal Setting > SWOT Analysis SWOT Analysis for Goal Setting SWOT, which stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats, is a way to analyze and evaluate your current situation and environment. While it's typically used for strategic planning in business settings, it can also be used in goal setting to help you identify goals that will give you the most benefit. It is a way of matching your internal capabilities, resources and liabilities with the external factors you are facing. SWOT analysis works best when focused on a particular result area . Performing a SWOT Analysis You start by identifying your strengths, which represent your internal capabilities and resources in this result area. Here are some questions you can use to help you get started: What are your core competencies in this area? What relevant skills, talents or abilities do you poses? What resources do you have at your disposal? What specialized knowledge or expertise do you have access to? Who can you ask for advice, support or help? What special/proprietary tools can you use or develop? What is already working well in this area? What related strengths does that reveal? Keep in mind that not all of these questions will apply to every result area. Just use the ones that make sense to help you identify your strengths. A SWOT analysis is essential for any goal in a business. If you ever plan to run your own business, consider a Business Administration degree from Anna Maria College online to learn how to do properly prepare a SWOT analysis. The next step is to identify your weaknesses, which represent your internal liabilities. In many cases, the lack of a strength or resource can be considered a weakness. Here are some ideas to help you identify your weaknesses: What are your main liabilities in this area? List all the relevant skills, abilities and talents that you would find helpful in this result area. Which ones are you the least good or proficient at? List the specialized knowledge or expertise that you would find helpful in this result area. Any knowledge or expertise that you lack could be considered a weakness. Are there any resources (money, time, help) that you currently don't have access to? What is not working in this area right now? What related weaknesses does that reveal? Your strengths and weaknesses give you an idea of your internal capabilities, resources and liabilities. The next step in SWOT analysis is to identify your external opportunities for profit, growth and improvement. Here are some ideas to help you identify them: List the opportunities that you have been considering. What things could you improve in this result area? Think of one thing you could do that would significantly improve your situation in this area. What important goals could you pursue? How can you take advantage of your strengths? Can you take advantage of any changes in your environment or circumstances? What opportunities would become available to you if you eliminate some of your weaknesses? Now identify your threats, which represent external events, environmental factors, or changes that could affect you negatively. Here are some ideas to help you identify some threats: Make a list of serious risks you are facing in this area if you continue along your current path. What obstacles or roadblocks are impeding your progress? What environmental factors are affecting you negatively? Think about how current changes to your environment or circumstances could affect you negatively. Using SWOT Analysis to Identify Targets and Strategies The whole point of doing a SWOT analysis is to help you identify the most beneficial targets and strategies to pursue right now based on your current situation, and to identify strategies that will help you prepare for the future. You do this by analyzing the f |
In 'Moby Dick', what was the name of the captain of the 'Pequod'? | Starbucks almost named after Moby-Dick doomed ship Peqoud | Daily Mail Online comments It's the largest coffee house in the world, but Starbucks may have had a very different story had one of its founders had his way. Writer Gordon Bowke, who co-founded the company in 1971, originally wanted to name the company Peqoud, after the doomed whaleship in Moby-Dick. Luckily, his business partners settled on the name of the ship's first mate instead. Global: Starbucks is the largest coffeehouse company in the world, with 17,009 stores in 50 countries, including over 11,000 in the U.S. According to Howard Schultz's book Pour Your Heart Into It: How Starbucks Built a Company One Cup at a Time, Mr Bowker suggested the name Pequod to his then-creative partner, Terry Heckler, who responded: 'No one's going to drink a cup of Pee-quod!' RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share After a brainstorming session, Mr Bowker's co-founders, teachers Jerry Baldwin and Zev Siegl, decided Captain Ahab's first mate Starbuck would be the name of the then-unknown brand. A classic: Moby-Dick, by American author Herman Melville, was first published in 1851 It was not the only inspiration the entrepreneurs found in the unusual name. It also inspired Starbucks' famed green and white logo, which features a Siren from Greek Mythology. As the story goes, Sirens lured sailors to shipwreck off the coast of an island in the South Pacific, also called Starbuck Island. The company, however, could have gone by many different names with founders so captivated by the Herman Melville classic. Stubb, Flask, Queequeg, Tashtego, Daggoo, Pip and Fedallah are among the other characters in the story about Captain Ahab's search for a monstrous sperm whale wandering the seas after it destroyed his boat and bit off his leg. Starbucks, it seems, proved a wise choice. The company later changed hands and Mr Schultz became the company's sole owner when he bought out the three founders in 1987. Starbucks went on to become the largest coffee house company in the world, with 17,009 stores in 50 countries, including more than 11,000 in the U.S. THE MAIN CHARACTERS IN MOBY-DICK: Moby-Dick, first published in 1851 by American author Herman Melville, is peppered with unusual names that could have replaced Starbuck. Its main characters include: Ishmael - The narrator, and a junior member of the crew of the Pequod Captain Ahab - Lost his leg to Moby Dick and is in a search for the monstrous sperm whale Starbuck - The first mate of the Pequod. A Quaker who believes that Christianity offers a way to interpret the world around him Stubb - The second mate of the Pequod, characterised by his good humour Flask - The third mate of the Pequod with a confrontational attitude that earned him the nickname King-Post Queequeg - Starbuck’s skilled harpooner and Ishmael’s best friend, a former prince drom South Sea island Tashtego - Stubb’s harpooner and a Gay Head Indian Daggoo - Flask’s harpooner |
Which English king was the son of John O'Gaunt? | John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster (1340 - 1399) - Genealogy John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster Is your surname of Gaunt? Research the of Gaunt family Share your family tree and photos with the people you know and love Build your family tree online Share photos and videos John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster Spanish: Juan de Gante, Duque de Lancaster Birthdate: St. Bavon's Abbey, Ghent, Belgium Death: in Leicester Castle, Leicestershire, England Place of Burial: St. Paul's Cathedral, London, Middlesex, England Immediate Family: Added 2017-01-19 00:06:24 -0800 by Private User Collection: Added 2017-01-19 00:05:09 -0800 by Private User Collection: July 24 1340 - Abbaye De St Bavon, Ghent, Flandre Orientale, Belgium Death: Feb 3 1399 - Leicester Castle, Leicester, Leicestershire, England Wife: Constanza (Constance) Plantagenet (born Castilla) Wife: Katherine Plantagenet (born Roet) Children: ...rtugal) Lancaster, Elizabeth Lancaster, Edward Lancaster, Henry (Henry Iv King Of England) Lancaster, Isabel Lancaster, John Beaufort, Ka... Added 2017-01-18 23:52:30 -0800 by Private User Collection: June 24 1340 - Abbaye, De St Bavon, Ghent, Flandre Orientale, Belgium Death: Feb 3 1399 - Leicester Castle, Leicester, Leicestershire, England Wife: Catherine Katherine 17th Ggm Plantagenet Of Gaunt, Duchess (born Swynford De Roet Roët Duchess Of Lancaster) Children: ...lantagenet, Elizabeth Duchess Of Exeter And Lancaster Lady Fanhope Plantagenet, Elizabeth Princess And Duchess Of Lancaster Dé Roët, Henr... Added 2017-01-19 00:09:25 -0800 by Private User Collection: Edward 111 Plantagenet, Philippa Plantagenet (born De Hainault) Siblings: Lionel Plantagenet, Edmund Poe Duke Of York Langley, Thomas De Woodstock Wife: Katherine De Gaunt (born De Roet) Daughter: Added 2017-01-19 00:05:56 -0800 by Private User Collection: July 24 1340 - Abbaye De St Bavon, Ghent, Flandre-Orientale, Belgium Death: Feb 3 1399 - Leicester Castle, Leicester, Leicestershire, England Wife: Katherine Swynford (born Roet) Children: John Beaufort, Kg, Edmund Beaufort, Cardinal Henry Beaufort, Thomas Beaufort (Lancaster), Countess Joan De Neville, Lg (born De Beaufort) Added 2017-01-18 23:52:51 -0800 by Private User Collection: July 24 1340 - Abbaye De St Bavon, Ghent, Flandre-Orientale, Belgium Death: Feb 3 1399 - Leicester Castle, Leicester, Leicestershire, England Wife: Katherine Swynford (born Roet) Children: John (Fairborn) Beaufort, Edmund Beaufort, Cardinal Henry Beaufort, Thomas Beaufort, Countess Joan De Neville, Lg (born Beaufort) Added 2017-01-19 00:06:51 -0800 by Private User Collection: July 24 1340 - Abbaye De St Bavon, Ghent, Flandre-Orientale, Belgium Death: Feb 3 1399 - Leicester Castle, Leicester, Leicestershire, England Wife: Katherine Swynford (born Roet) Children: ...eaufort, Kg, Edmund Beaufort, Cardinal Henry Beaufort, Thomas (Lancaster) Beaufort (Lancaster), Countess Joan De Neville, Lg (born Beaufort) Added 2017-01-18 23:53:16 -0800 by Private User Collection: June 24 1340 - St Bavons Abbey, Ghent, Flanders, Netherlands Death: Feb 3 1399 - Castle, McPherson, Kansas, USA Parents: Edward Iii King Of England, Phillipa King Of England (born Hainault) Siblings: ...Joan Of England, William Of Hatfield, Edmund Plantagenet, Blanche Plantagenet, Mary Of England, Margaret Plantagenet, William Of Windsor,... Added 2017-01-19 00:09:36 -0800 by Private User Collection: June 24 1340 - St Bavons Abbey, Ghent, Flanders, Netherlands Death: Feb 3 1399 - Castle, McPherson, Kansas, USA Parents: Edward Iii King Of England, Phillipa King Of England (born Hainault) Siblings: ...Joan Of England, William Of Hatfield, Edmund Plantagenet, Blanche Plantagenet, Mary Of England, Margaret Plantagenet, William Of Windsor,... Added 2017-01-19 00:09:17 -0800 by Private User Collection: Mar 6 1340 - Abbaye De St Bavon, Ghent, Flandre-Orientale, Belgium Death: Feb 3 1399 - Leicester Castle, Leicester, Leicestershire, England Wife: Katherine Swynford (born Beaufort,) Children: ...ohn Fairborn Beaufort,, Edmund Beaufort, Cardinal Henry Beaufort, Thomas Beaufort (Lancaster), |
In which TV series did Alison Janney play 'C.J. Cregg', a Press Secretary? | Allison Janney Shows Up at White House Press Briefing as 'The West Wing's' C.J. Cregg - NBC News — The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 29, 2016 "Josh is out today. He has, I believe it's a root canal," Janney told reporters when she took the podium, referencing an affliction that had her character declaring: "I have to cancel the bwiefing," in the show's first season. "Yeah, he has a root canal. But let's be honest, I'm better at this than he is, anyway," Janney said. The allusions to "The West Wing" didn't end there. "It's Friday, so at half-past five, I will be performing 'The Jackal' in the office for anyone who is interested or remembers or cares," Janney continued. Briefing prep always goes better when CJ Cregg is in the house cc: @AllisonBJanney pic.twitter.com/asp25hnRf5 — Josh Earnest (@PressSec) April 29, 2016 She also shared some vital information about the president with reporters in the room, saying that Obama was still hammering out his jokes for Saturday night's White House Correspondents' Dinner, but "he intends to be funny. Very funny." Obama's appearance at the annual bash will be his last, and Earnest later told reporters that he wasn't going to give any part of the president's speech away because he wanted to "protect his ability to surprise you." Video of C.J doing the Jackal - on The West Wing https://t.co/7GzPvoZvtE — Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) April 29, 2016 Earnest did eventually reclaim his territory (without apparent dental work), but not before Janney brought up a more serious topic and the reason for her visit to the briefing room. "I am here today to draw attention to the opioid epidemic and to celebrate those who are working to help others combat substance use disorder," Janney said, adding that the show she currently stars in, "Mom," depicts the lives of people in recovery. "This is a disease that can touch anybody, and all of us can all help reduce drug abuse through evidence-based treatment, prevention and recovery — research shows it works," she said. While Janney never officially opened the floor for questions, a reporter did inquire about a pressing matter: who fictional "West Wing" Democratic President Jed Bartlet is supporting in the 2016 Democratic primary. And like any good press secretary, Janney as C.J. skirted the matter with ease. "I think you know answer to that question," she said. |
Who is the voice of 'King Harold' in the film 'Shrek 2'? | Voice Compare: Shrek - King Harold | Behind The Voice Actors John Cleese EDITOR'S OPINION For most of his appearances , English comedian John Cleese lends his voice to the King. John's voice is instantly recognizeable, and manages to hit a lot of angles of the character. He successfully portrays humour, a caring nature, frustration and the overall ineptitude that comes with being a father. Michael J. Gough - who already voices Shrek in the vast majority of non-movie appearances - shows off his range and versatility when he took over King Harold for the video game based on the second film . I don't often hear impressions of John Cleese, but I have to say that Michael's...pretty good. Not great, but pretty good. There's times I hear him start to get close to his Shrek voice (minus the Scottish accent), so it kind of takes me out. I can't not vote for John in this case. TylerMirage |
What do the columns on the coat-of-arms of Spain (seen on the national flag) represent? | What Does Spain's Coat of Arms Mean? | The Classroom | Synonym What Does Spain's Coat of Arms Mean? by MV Bowks de la Rosa Spain's coat of arms appears on the Spanish national flag. Related Articles Spain's official coat of arms is its national symbol. It appears on the flag and on items that represent Spain, such as the national football team's jerseys. It was approved by law in 1981, after the transition to democracy. On the Coat On each side of Spain's coat of arms is the Pillars of Hercules, which historically represent the Strait of Gibraltar. Each column is covered by a ribbon about midway across stating the Latin motto "Plus Ultra," meaning "further beyond." In between the columns is a shield consisting of six parts. The top left represents the Kingdom of Castile, the top right represents the Kingdom of Leon, the bottom left represents the Crown of Aragon and the bottom right represents the Kingdom of Navarre. In the middle of these four images is a circle with three fleurs de lis which represent the Anjou section of the House of Bourbon. The Kingdom of Granada is represented at the bottom of the shield. A crown, representing the Crown of Spain, tops off the entire coat of arms. References World Atlas: Spain About the Author MV Bowks de la Rosa is a historian, blogger and freelance writer/researcher. She holds a Bachelor of Science in political science and is working on a Master of Arts in European history. She has published several encyclopedia and reference articles and is currently editing original research papers for submission to scholarly journals. Photo Credits |
In the Sue Townsend novels, what is the first name of the love of 'Adrian Mole's' life? | Sue Townsend Sue Townsend Re-issued with the charming original artwork from 1982, The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4 will rouse the nostalgia of a nation who have Sue Townsend firmly in their hearts. Tuesday January 1st Bank Holiday in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. These are my New Year's resolutions: 1. I will help the blind across the road; 2. I will hang my trousers up; 3. I will put the sleeves back on my records; 4. I will not start smoking; 5. I will stop squeezing my spots; 6. I will be kind to the dog; 7. I will help the poor and ignorant; 8. After hearing the disgusting noises from downstairs last night. I have also vowed never to drink alcohol . . . Meet Adrian Mole, a hapless teenager providing an unabashed, pimples-and-all glimpse into adolescent life. Telling us candidly about his parents' marital troubles, The Dog, his life as a tortured poet and 'misunderstood intellectual'. Adrian's painfully honest diary is still hilarious and compelling reading thirty years after it first appeared. 'Townsend has held a mirror up to the nation and made us happy to laugh at what we see in it' Sunday Telegraph Sue Townsend was born in Leicester in 1946. Despite not learning to read until the age of eight, leaving school at fifteen with no qualifications and having three children by the time she was in her mid-twenties, she always found time to read widely. She also wrote secretly for twenty years. After joining a writer's group at The Phoenix Theatre Leicester, she won a Thames Television award for her first play, Womberang, and became a professional playwright and novelist. After the publication of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole aged 13 ¾ thirty years ago, Sue continued made the nation laugh and pricked its conscience. She wrote seven further volumes of Adrian's diaries and five other popular novels - including The Queen and I and Number Ten - and numerous well received plays. Sue passed away in 2014 at the age of sixty-eight. She is widely regarded as Britain's favourite comic writer. Now available as an ebook novella is the brilliantly funny True Confessions of Margaret Hilda Roberts by Sue Townsend Tuesday May 24th Had a lie in until 6am. Then got out of bed and had a brisk rub down with the pumice stone. I opened the curtains and saw that the sun was shining brightly. (A suspicion is growing in my mind that the BBC is not to be trusted.) Margaret Hilda Roberts is a rather ambitious 14 ¼ year old grocer's daughter from Grantham. She can't abide laziness, finds four hours of chemistry homework delightful and believes she is of royal birth - or at least destined for great things. But Margaret knows that good things never come to those who wait . . . These are the secret diary entries of a girl born into an ordinary life, yet who might just go on to become something really rather extraordinary, and she is brilliantly brought vividly to life by bestselling author Sue Townsend, Britain's favourite comic writer for over three decades. 'Essential reading for Mole followers' Times Educational Supplement 'Wonderfully funny and sharp as knives' Sunday Times Sue Townsend is Britain's favourite comic author. Her hugely successful novels include eight Adrian Mole books, The Public Confessions of a Middle-Aged Woman (Aged 55¾), Number Ten, Ghost Children, The Queen and I, Queen Camilla and The Woman Who Went to Bed For a Year, all of which are highly acclaimed bestsellers. She has also written numerous well-received plays. She lives in Leicester, where she was born and grew up. Sue Townsend Sue Townsend, bestselling author of the Adrian Mole series, will have you laughing out loud with Rebuilding Coventry - a satire on modern Britain and the battle of the sexes. 'There are two things that you should know about me immediately: the first is that I am beautiful, the second is that yesterday I killed a man. Both things were accidents . . .' When Midlands housewife Coventry Dakin kills her neighbour in a wild bid to prevent him from strangling his wife, she goes on the run. Finding herself alone and friendless in London |
How many sharps are there in the key signature for D major? | Key Signatures in Music Theory and Notation | Music Theory Site Sign In Key Signatures in Music Theory and Notation Key signatures play an important role when it comes to reading and writing music; they indicate the key of the song by telling you how many sharps or flats there are. In this tutorial we'll look at different key signatures and I'll explain how to read them. Every key has it's own ‘signature' and is determined by the number of flats or sharps it contains. The key signature is found just to the right of the clef and it contains flats or sharps, the number of which determines what key the song is in. In the example below there are two sharps: F# and C#. For the whole song all the F's and all the C's are sharped unless a new key signature is introduced or if there's an accidental. An accidental is a sharp, flat, or natural sign that is not in the key signature but appears next to a note. Accidentals only last until the end of the measure or through tied notes across a measure. In the key signature sharps and flats always appear in the same order which is directly related to the circle of fifths . Order of sharps: F C G D A E B Fat Cats Gargle Daily After Eating Breakfast. Yea I know it doesn't really make sense, but it really helps you remember the order of sharps. Order of flats: B E A D G C F I never really had a saying for this one, I just remember Bead GCF. But I suppose you could use Before Eating At Dennys Guys Can Fart. It's a good idea to learn all of your major and minor scales. That way when you see a key signature with two sharps (like the one above) you will know that the song is in the key of D major. The essentials of learning music theory start with understanding all the different symbols. Start Here! |
In which religion is a 'Gurdwara' a place of worship? | Sikhism: 5 Things To Know About The Sikh Religion | The Huffington Post Sikhism: 5 Things To Know About The Sikh Religion 08/05/2012 03:34 pm ET | Updated Aug 06, 2012 3.5k Jahnabi Barooah Assistant Editor, Religion In light of the tragic shooting at the Wisconsin Sikh Temple , HuffPost Religion offers this brief introduction to Sikhism in hopes of increasing understanding and appreciations for this great world religion. Sikhism is the fifth largest religion in the world with a population of upwards of 30 million worldwide. There are an estimated 250,000 Sikhs in the United States having first arrived in the late 19th century. Below are five basic facts about Sikhism: 1. Belief: Sikhism is a monotheistic religion, and the basic Sikh belief is represented in the phrase Ik Onkar meaning "One God." 2. History: Sikhism was founded in the Punjab region in India in the 15th century by Guru Nanak Dev. Sikhism broke from Hinduism due, in part, to its rejection of the caste system. 3. Scripture: The primary source of Scripture for Sikhs is the Guru Granth Sahib, regarded as the living Guru, after the final Guru in human form, Guru Gobind Singh, passed away. 4. Place of worship: A Sikh place of worship is known as the gurdwara. The word gurdwara means "doorway to God." Men and women normally sit apart in the gurdwara. Traditionally there is no official clergy within the Sikh tradition. Over time however, priests have become more commonplace. Many gurdwaras employ priests to conduct services, while many others are run entirely by members of the local congregation. 5. The Five Ks: The Five Ks are the articles of faith that Sikhs wear as ordered by the 10th Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. Most Sikhs wear one or more of the articles but only Sikhs who have taken amrit, a ritual analogous to baptism, wear all. They include: Kesh, or unshorn long hair, which is protected by a dastaar, or turban. The dastaar is worn by men and some women to cover their long hair. But most women keep their hair long and uncovered, except for when entering a gurdwara. A kangha is a small wooden comb meant to keep the hair combed twice a day. A kara is an iron bangle to be worn on the hand used most. A kachera is a specific undergarment for men and women. A kirpan is a short dagger. Reactions to the shooting at the Wisconsin Sikh Temple Wisconsin Shooting |
Which of the five English Classic horse races is run over the longest distance, 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 132 yards? | The English Classic Races | UK Flat Horse Racing Guide | HorseRacing.co.uk Want your site listed here? Contact Us . Classic Races British flat racing - meaning the races are run on 'the flat', without jumps - are the most traditional form of horse racing. The Classics, or Classic Races, are a series of five flat races, held annually and restricted to horses which are three years of age. The five races, which are subdivided into two separate competitions, the Triple Crown and the Fillies' Triple crown, are held at three different race courses; Newmarket , Epsom Downs and Doncaster . The Classic Races are so popular that bookmakers all across the UK offer year-round antepost betting on the events; allowing punting professionals to benefit from excellent early odds. The five Classic Races in the United Kingdom are: 2,000 Guineas Stakes This race is held at the famous Newmarket Racecourse , on the Rowley Mile, in late April or early May, and is run over a distance of one mile. The 2,000 Guineas Stakes was first held on 18th April 1809. It is open to fillies and colts, female and male three-year-olds, and is the first race of the Classics season. The 2,000 Guineas Stakes is also part of the Triple Crown, a separate cup comprised of the three classic races which allow horses of either sex to enter. 1,000 Guineas Stakes The second race of the Classics also takes place at Newmarket 's Rowley Mile at the same time as the 2,000 Guineas Stakes (late April or early March). The 1,000 Guineas Stakes was first introduced on 28th April 1814, five years after the 2,000 Guineas Stakes was established. It is open to fillies only, female horses of three years, which makes it part of the Fillies' Triple Crown, the fillies-only version of the Triple Crown mentioned above. As the 2,000 Guineas Stakes, it is run over the course of one mile. Epsom Oaks The race, conducted at Epsom Downs racecourse in Surrey, is the third of the Classics races, as well as the second event in the Fillies' Triple Crown. Like the 1,000 Guineas Stakes it is a contest for female three-year-olds only. The Epsom Oaks race was established in 1779, one year before the Derby Stakes premiered. It takes its name from 'The Oaks' a home rented by the 12th Earl of Derby in the Epsom area. The race takes place over a distance of one mile, four furlongs and ten yards. Epsom Derby Also known as simply The Derby to locals and as the Epsom Derby to the international audience, is the fourth race of the Classics series. It is run at Epsom Downs over a distance of one mile, four furlongs and ten yards - as the Epsom Oaks -; a meeting taking place annually in early June. As it is open to colts and fillies, it is also the second leg of the Triple Crown. The very first Epsom Derby was held on 4th May 1780, with Diomed, a colt from the stables of Lord Bunbury taking first place. St. Leger Stakes The last race of the Classics, the Triple Crown and- strangely - the Fillies' Triple Crown is hosted at Doncaster , and run over a distance of one mile, six furlongs and 132 yards every September. The St Leger Stakes is the longest of the Classic races and was introduced in 1777, named in honour of local army officer and politician Anthony St. Leger. |
What is the stage name of Saul Hudson, the former lead guitarist with 'Guns N' Roses'? | Saul Hudson — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm 5 Do you know what kind of music this is? Tag this artist Saul Hudson (born 23 July 1965), better known by the stage name Slash, is a guitarist best known as the former lead guitarist of Guns N' Roses and as the current lead guitarist of Velvet Revolver. In 1983, Slash formed the band Road Crew with childhood friend Steven Adler. He placed an advertisement in a newspaper for a bassist, and received a response from Duff McKagan. When Road Crew disbanded, Slash joined a local band known as Black Sheep. Headed… read more |
Who co-presents on BBC Radio 2 from 8 to 10pm on Monday to Wednesday with Mark Radcliffe? | BBC - Press Office - Network Radio Programme Information BBC Week 10 Monday 7 March 2011 8.00-10.00pm BBC RADIO 2 Elbow lead singer and BBC 6 Music presenter Guy Garvey Mark Radcliffe and Stuart Maconie have a live set from Elbow, the indie band fronted by BBC 6 Music's very own Guy Garvey, in tonight's show, live from Manchester. Elbow perform tracks from their new album, Build A Rocket Boys!, which was released last month and follows 2008's Mercury Prize-winning album, The Seldom Seen Kid. Listeners can hear Guy Garvey present his Finest Hour every Sunday night, from 10pm, on 6 Music. Radcliffe and Maconie will soon be joining him on the digital station, with a brand-new weekday 1-4pm show launching on Monday 4 April. Presenters/Mark Radcliffe and Stuart Maconie, Producers/Ian Callaghan and Lizzie Hoskin for Smooth Operations BBC Radio 2 Publicity 10.00-11.00pm BBC RADIO 2 Ukulele player, singer and comedian George Formby Stuart Maconie celebrates the life and career of George Formby, perhaps Wigan's most famous son, and asks whether he was, in fact, Britain's first pop star. Born into a showbiz family, George soon outshone his father, becoming a star of stage and screen who seduced audiences as far afield as Scandinavia, the Soviet Union and South Africa. While he might now be seen as a figure from a bygone era, his private life was actually more in keeping with that of a contemporary tabloid-fascinating rock star. Stuart discovers that Formby was a much more complicated character than the "cheeky chappie" caricature which endures. Even in his work there were contradictions. George sang about a Chinese laundry man called Mr Wu, yet in 1946 defied threats from the National Party leader Malan and performed for black audiences in South Africa. His songs were also not always as clean as his windows, with the BBC choosing to censor some of his more suggestive lyrics. The documentary explores allegations of morphine addiction, subversion and battles with Christian moralists. Stuart also examines George's relationship with his wife and manager, Beryl, who ruled the star and rarely allowed him to kiss his leading lady on screen. Presenter/Stuart Maconie, Producer/Ian Callaghan for Smooth Operations BBC Radio 2 Publicity Composer Of The Week – Bruch Monday 7 to Friday 11 March 12.00noon-1.00pm BBC RADIO 3 Donald Macleod looks at Bruch's relationship with the city of his birth, Cologne, in the first edition of this new Composer Of The Week offering. Bruch had a very promising start as a student of Hiller and then embarked on a career in the wider world, caught up in the battle between conservative and revolutionary forces in music in the late 19th century. Bruch grew increasingly bitter over the years that he was not able to base himself in Cologne permanently, as the right job offer never came, and the success or otherwise of his works there would always matter hugely to him. Presenter/Donald Macleod, Producer/Megan Jones Monday 7 March 7.00-9.15pm BBC RADIO 3 Listeners are treated to a veritable feast of music by Rococo master Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, one of JS Bach's most talented sons, in tonight's Performance On 3, from the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London. The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, under the baton of Sir Roger Norrington, a period instrument expert, feature a wide and rich palette of the German composer's music, mixing symphonies and concerti and highlighting the significant role he played in bridging the earlier Baroque period and the later classicism of Mozart and Haydn. The soloists are Richard Lester for the Cello Concerto in A, and Steven Devine for the Harpsichord Concerto in C. Featured music by CPE Bach includes Symphony in G, Wq. 182/1; Harpsichord Concerto in C, Wq. 20; Symphony in G, Wq. 173; Symphony in E, Wq. 182/6; Cello Concerto in A, Wq. 172; and Symphony in E flat, Wq. 179. A recital given by soprano Amanda Roocroft, accompanied by pianist Malcolm Martineau, follows all this week. As the programme reaches the 1860-70 decade in the Wigmore Hall's 100 Years of German Song series, Liszt, |
Which is the second highest mountain in Scotland? | Scottish Highlands - The Cairngorms The Cairngorms Although Ben Nevis, Scotland's highest mountain, lies on the west coast near Fort William, most of the rest of Scotland's highest mountains form a cluster of summits lying to the east of the Perth - Inverness road near Aviemore. These are the Cairngorms. The Cairngorms form a massive plateau of granite, about 30 kilometers long by 20 kilometers wide. Five of Scotland's nine 4000ft summits lay within the range, plus a further nine mountains higher than 3500ft and four more exceeding 3000ft. The mountains of the Cairngorm plateau are predominantly vast, rounded, dome-like structures; crags and cliffs are few and the gradients are relatively gentle. The vegetation in the hills largely comprises wiry grasses and mosses. Heather is more common in the surrounding foothills, which are often glacial moraines, though the Cairngorms also boast much of Scotland's surviving primeval forest. Firm rock, good drainage, gentle gradients and the lack of cloying vegetation make the Cairngorms a walking paradise. There are a couple of downsides, however. Distances are vast, and the weather is cruel. The higher parts of the plateau suffer a climate similar to that of the Arctic tundra. Although the area is much drier than the rain-sodden west coast, the high tops suffer extremes of frost, ice and wind. The plateau can be blanketed by snow through much of the year, and patches often survive in sheltered gullies right through to the next winter. The northern slopes of Cairn Gorm have been developed as a ski resort. Weather conditions in summer are subject to rapid change and can vary dramatically with altitude. The high tops are blanketed with cloud for roughly half the year. Walking expeditions in these mountains should be undertaken only in fine, settled weather. The Cairngorm plateau contains more contiguous ground over 3500ft than anywhere else in Britain, though it is split by several deep, glacial river valleys. Two of these valleys contain ancient rights of way linking Aviemore (on the river Spey) with Braemar (on the river Dee); the distance between the two is roughly 25 miles. The principal through-route is known as the Lairig Ghru and it has a reputation as Britain's toughest public footpath. The Lairg an Laoigh, further east, is less dramatic but is still a considerable undertaking and should only be attempted by experienced hillwalkers. The central Cairngorm massif lies between these two routes and is dominated by Beinn Macdui, the highest mountain in the Cairngorms and the second highest in Britain at 4295ft. A vast, horseshoe-shaped plateau sweeps around from Macdui to Cairn Gorm, 4081ft high. Cairn Gorm is the principal summit in view from the adjacent Spey Valley and the town of Aviemore, and has thus lent its name to the whole range. Cairngorm itself has two lengthy ridges and several prominent outliers, notably Cairn Lochan and Lurcher's Crag, which many feel should be seperate summits in their own right. Ben Macdui also throws out several ridges, one of which juts eastwards and terminates in the dramatic top of Stob Coire Sputan Dearg; the south ridge rises to the seperate summit of Carn a Mhaim, while a complex system of eastern and northeastern ridges forms the summits of Beinn Mheadhoin (3878ft) and Derry Cairngorm (3789ft), plus other satellite tops such as Carn Etchachan, Stacan Dubha, Creagan a Choire Etchachan and Carn Crom. These folds and ridges contain two of Britain's most spectacular mountain lakes; Loch Etchachan sits at an altitude of 3025ft and is the highest lake of any real size in Britain, while Loch Avon sits in the glacial trench between Macdui and Cairngorm and is a scenic gem from almost any vantage point. Cairngorm itself has a northeastern outlier in Bynack More (3576ft), which is connected to its parent mountain only by a narrow col known as the Saddle, via the subsidiary top of A' Choinneach. Cairngorm is the easiest high mountain in Britain to climb; a road serving the ski lift on its northern slopes rises to 2000ft, from where the ski-lift itself |
What is the English name for the opera bu Rossini 'La Gazza Ladra'? | Gioacchino Rossini - La gazza ladra - Overture - YouTube Gioacchino Rossini - La gazza ladra - Overture 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 Sep 22, 2011 La gazza ladra (The Thieving Magpie) is a melodramma or opera semiseria in two acts by Gioachino Rossini. The libretto was by Giovanni Gherardini after La pie voleuse by JMT Badouin d'Aubigny and Louis-Charles Caigniez. It was first performed on 31 May 1817 at La Scala, Milan. Category |
Who won Great Britain's only medal, a gold, at the 2010 Winter Olympics? | Lizzy Yarnold wins first British gold medal at Sochi Winter Olympics on the skeleton track | Daily Mail Online comments As sure and true as a laser, Lizzy Yarnold slid head first through the twists and turns of ice to emerge, as her cold calculation always suggested it would, as an Olympic champion. Under the floodlights high up here in the Rosa Khutor mountains, the skeleton heroine from Kent held her nerve with a perfect demonstration of how to slide at beyond 80mph on the most technically advanced tea tray in the world. Her reward was to win only the 10th British gold medal in the history of the Winter Olympics. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Lizzy Yarnold reflect on becoming Olympic champion Unbelievable: Yarnold eventually won by 0.97secs from American rival Noelle Pikus-Pace Track record: Yarnold broke the track record on her first and third runs She did so 30 Valentine's Days after Torvill and Dean bewitched Sarajevo with Bolero. But that was beauty and this was butchery - her winning margin when the four runs were aggregated stood at nearly a second. 'I was bold enough to learn a Russian term, which is "I'm a champion,"' said Yarnold afterwards. 'It's an inexplicable feeling right know. I'm sure it won't sink in for a few days.' Add Yarnold's name to that of Amy Williams, her friend and landlady in Bath, who won the same title in Vancouver four years ago. They are two of only three British women to win individual golds, the other being figure skater Jeannette Altwegg in 1952. On paper it was a mere formality for Yarnold. The 25-year-old brought a 0.44sec overnight lead into Friday's final two runs, a lead that approximates to millennia in this sport of high speed and small margins. Gold! Elizabeth Yarnold won Britain's first gold of the Winter Olympics with a brilliant performance in the Skeleton Still, there remained the possibility that she would become the most fancied front runner to lose since the hare succumbed to the tortoise. And these were not tortoises behind her. America's Noelle Pikes-Pace, lay second and dangerous. There was also the Russian challenge, led by Elena Nikitina, the dark horse whose preparations had, it was alleged, been helped by the use of a secret training slope up here in the mountains. Monopolising the facility is against the rules. Foul, cried the Australians on Thursday, only for their appeal to be rejected. The British did not challenge the hosts, confident that they could prevail no matter what skulduggery - if indeed any - was being perpetrated. Tears: Friends and family watch Yarnold cruise to victory Salute: Yarnold waves after completing her fourth and final run So it proved. Watched by her father Clive, wearing a cowboy hat with a Union Jack poked in it, mother Judith, her sisters Katie and Charlotte, and boyfriend James Roche, a backroom boy with the bobsleigh team, she made a mockery of nerves by executing a fine first run of the night - the third of the competition - in a time of 57.91sec. That was markedly faster than the existing course record of 58.43sec she herself had set the day before. It was not totally perfect, the odd brush with the wall acting as the lightest of brakes. She still touched 85mph. Her lead extended to 0.78sec. She had given pre-instructions to the 'Yarny Army' - her family and friends in the stand at the end of the track wearing t-shirts bearing her face - not to celebrate after that run however serenely fast it was. She wanted to keep her focus total. They obliged her as best they could. The fourth slide awaited her, just one more trip down this snaking fridge of fear - 1500 metres long, descending 132m at an average gradient of 9.3 degrees. Family affair: Yarnold's family - (left to right) sisters Kate and Charlotte, father Clive and mother Judith - celebrate in Russia Support back home: Children from St Michael's School in Otford, Kent, support their former pupil She had one frightening moment en route down but pulled herself back to win with a time of 58.09 sec - confirming her winning margin as 0.97sec. Pik |
For what does the 'E' stand in the company EMI? | What does EMI stand for? We've got 61 definitions for EMI » What does EMI stand for? What does EMI mean? This page is about the various possible meanings of the acronym, abbreviation, shorthand or slang term: EMI. Filter by: What does EMI mean? EMI EMI Group Limited, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, was a British multinational music recording and publishing company, and electronics device and systems manufacturing company, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. At the time of its break-up in 2012 it was the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and was one of the big four record companies. Its record labels included EMI Records, Parlophone and Capitol Records. EMI Group also had a major publishing arm, EMI Music Publishing – also based in London with offices globally. The company was once a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index, but faced financial troubles and $4 billion in debt, leading to its acquisition by Citigroup in February 2011. Citigroup's ownership was temporary, as it announced in November 2011 that it would sell its music arm to Vivendi's Universal Music Group for $1.9 billion, and EMI's publishing business to a Sony/ATV consortium for around $2.2 billion. Other members of the Sony consortium include The Estate of Michael Jackson, Blackstone and Abu Dhabi-owned investment fund Mubadala. Both before and after the sale announcement, Universal Music Group pledged to sell off EMI assets to the value of half a billion euros. Couldn't find the full form or full meaning of EMI? Maybe you were looking for one of these abbreviations: Discuss these EMI abbreviations with the community: Know what is EMI ? Got another good explanation for EMI ? Don't keep it to yourself! Add it HERE! Still can't find the acronym definition you were looking for? Use our Power Search technology to look for more unique definitions from across the web! Search the web |
What is the name of the submarine commanded by 'Captain Nemo' in 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea'? | Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea | Literawiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea 1,305pages on Share Front cover of an 1874 German translation of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (French:Vingt mille lieues sous les mers) is a science fiction fantasy adventure novel by the French author Jules Verne . It was first published in 1870. The main characters are a French scientist named Aronnax and the mysterious Captain Nemo. In order to escape repression in his homeland, Nemo has built a submarine called the Nautilus and roams freely through the world's oceans in it. The "twenty thousand leagues" of the title refers to the distance traveled, six times the diameter of the Earth. The greatest depth that the Nautilus descends to is four leagues. [1] The novel was first published in English in 1873, in an abbreviated translation by Lewis Page Mercier, a British clergyman. Mercier's translation remained the standard one for a hundred years and changes that he made to the French text have continued to be incorporated into more recent translations. These changes include the name, the original title has "seas" in the plural. Contents [ show ] Plot The novel is narrated by Professor Pierre Aronnax, a French marine biologist who is visiting New York with his assistant Conseil. At the time of Aronnax's visit, there have been several reports of a large sea creature of unknown species. An ocean liner has been damaged by the creature, thought by some to be a narwhal . Aronnax is asked by the United States government to take part in an expedition to seek out and destroy the creature. Aronnax and Conseil join the crew of the Abraham Lincoln, on board which they meet and befriend Ned Land, a French-speaking Canadian harpoonist. The Abraham Lincoln sails around South America and into the Pacific Ocean. The monstrous sea creature is sighted, the ship charges at it and is damaged. Aronnax, Conseil and Ned Land are thrown overboard, find themselves on the back of the creature and discover that it is a machine made of metal. They are taken inside the electric-powered submarine, the Nautilus, and introduced to its creator and commander Captain Nemo. Captain Nemo watches the squid from a porthole of the Nautilus. 1870 illustration by Alphonse de Neuville and Edouard Riou. "Nemo" is Latin for nobody and clearly a false name that the character has adopted.. Nemo has abandonned his former life and built his submarine not only out of scientific curiosity but also to roam the world free of the influences of the governments of any nation. Nemo apparently comes from a country with an oppresive government. It is suggested that the rulers of his country were responsible for the deaths of Nemo's wife and children. The Nautilus travels around the world. Nemo and his companions see shipwrecks off the coast of Spain, the corals of the Red Sea, the ice shelves of Antarctica and the ruins of the lost city of Atlantis. The Nautilus is attacked by a giant squid [2] which eats one of the crew members. Nemo and his companions sometimes put on diving suits to leave the submarine and hunt for sharks. Nemo is happy to have Aronnax, a leading scientist in the field of marine biology, on board and to be able to talk with him. However, Nemo insists,Aronnax, Conseil and Ned Land can never leave, for fear that they will reveal his secrets to the world. For his part, Aronnax is delighted to take part in the undersea voyage. Ned Land, however, constantly tries to escape. Captain Nemo, an accomplished musician, plays the organ. 1870 illustration by Alphonse de Neuville and Edouard Riou. Towards the end of the novel, a ship from the oppresive goverment from which Nemo escaped begins to track the Nautilus. Ignoring Aronnax's pleas, Nemo attacks the ship and sinks it, drowning everybody on board. Nemo becomes increasingly gloomy after having sunk the ship and either intentionally steers the Nautilus into the Moskstraumen whirlpool off the coast of Norway or does not try hard to steer the submarine away fro |
Which Prime Minister has a statue in St. George's Square, Huddersfield opposite the railway station? | Harold Wilson Westminster statue plea - BBC News BBC News Harold Wilson Westminster statue plea 13 February 2013 Read more about sharing. Close share panel Image caption The statue of Harold Wilson outside Huddersfield railway station was unveiled by the then prime minister Tony Blair in 1999 A campaign has been launched for a statue to be erected at Westminster of former Prime Minister Harold Wilson. It comes on the eve of the 50th anniversary of him becoming Labour leader on Valentine's Day 1963. A statue of Lord Wilson was unveiled in his home town of Huddersfield in 1999 but there is no full-length statue of him at Westminster. Labour's Huddersfield MP Barry Sheerman has tabled a Commons motion calling for such a statue to be commissioned. Mr Sheerman said he was surprised Lord Wilson's achievements had not been better recognised. 'Early action' His motion points out that during his time at Downing Street, capital punishment was abolished, homosexuality was legalised and abortion laws were introduced. In addition, he brought in the Open University, kept Britain out of the Vietnam War and won four general elections between 1964 and 74. The motion calls for "early action to commission a statue equal in quality to that which stands in St George's Square in his home town". Prime Minister Tony Blair unveiled the statue in July 1999, but the sculpture omitted the former Labour leader's most famous trademark - his pipe - at the request of his wife, Lady Wilson. The 8ft (2.5m) tall bronze statue cost £70,000. Lord Wilson, who was born in Huddersfield in 1916, became Labour leader in 1963 on the death of Hugh Gaitskell, and won the general election the following year. He lost the 1970 general election but was returned to power in 1974 before finally resigning as prime minister 1976, although he continued as an MP until 1983. He died in 1995. A special Harold Wilson Night will be shown on BBC Parliament on Thursday. |
Who had overall command of the US Pacific Fleet at the Battle of Midway in June 1942 and later signed the Japanese surrender document in 1945? | Chapter 14: Japan's Surrender JAPAN'S SURRENDER Continued Pressure on Japan By the end of June 1945, United States forces had advanced their Pacific battle line thousands of miles from Australia and Pearl Harbor to reach the very threshold of the Japanese Homeland. They had overcome an enemy who fought with fierce tenacity and had solved unprecedented problems of logistics and enormous distance as they progressively occupied the coasts of New Guinea and New Britain, secured the strategic islands of the Solomons, Admiralties, Marianas, and Palaus, established airfields on Iwo Jima, moved into the Halmaheras, swept through the entire Philippines, and stood poised on Okinawa, the last military barrier to Japan Proper. (Plate No. 126) Allied power dominated the land, sky, and sea of the western Pacific. General MacArthur's divisions had retaken vast island territories seized by Japan's armies at the outbreak of war and were now preparing to invade Japan itself. Huge formations of American Superfortresses pounded military and industrial targets on the Japanese mainland with increasing power. The U. S. Pacific Fleet had progressively cleared the ocean of Japanese warships in successive battles which stretched from the waters of Midway to the East China Sea and had bottled the decimated remnants of the Imperial Navy within their base ports. Even in its own Inland Sea and Tokyo Bay, the enemy fleet found neither respite nor refuge as fast American carriers navigated freely off the shores of Honshu and sent their bombing planes to hammer the great anchorages at Kure and Yokosuka. The time was ripe to hurl the whole might of the Allies against the defenses of Kyushu as the first step in Operation "Downfall." In American hands, Kyushu could accommodate forty groups of the Far East Air Forces and provide unlimited opportunities for the use of air power against the military heart of Japan. In preparation for the main operation, "Coronet," planes from Kyushu could bomb every important target in Honshu, Korea, eastern Manchuria, and northern China. An additional forty air groups based in the Marianas, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa would magnify the potential force of destruction. The planes of these eighty air groups could drop 100,000 tons of bombs in September 1945 and 170,000 tons in January 1946. It was estimated that in March 1946 the projected date of the Honshu invasion, at least 220,000 tons of explosives could be released over the enemy's four main islands. In a single month, therefore, the industrial targets of Japan, contained in about one-tenth the area in which German targets were located, would be saturated by almost one-fourth the total bomb tonnage dropped on the Germans during the entire twelve months of 1944. 1 With the approach of summer, the general air and naval offensive against Japan was [431] Allied Landings, August 1942 to August 1945 [432] intensified to pave the way for the planned invasion of Kyushu. From the middle of May, when fighters based on the island of Ie Shima first attacked targets on southern Japan, the scale of co-ordinated air raids by the Fifth and Seventh Air Forces rose steadily, reaching a peak previously unknown in the Pacific War. 2 On Okinawa, all organized Japanese resistance was ended by 21 June, and within two weeks fighters and bombers of the Fifth and Seventh Air Forces began their powerful assaults against Kyushu, neutralizing enemy air strength, severing lines of communication, and isolating the island from the rest of Japan. Japanese targets in China also received their share of Allied attacks. Shanghai experienced its first large-scale aerial bombardment on 17-18 July, when the Seventh Air Force sent more than 200 Liberators, Mitchells, Invaders, and Thunderbolts from Okinawa over the great enemy-held industrial center in a two-day demonstration of air power. While the Seventh Air Force maintained its raids against Shanghai, the Fifth and Thirteenth Air Forces struck from bases in the Philippines to hit Formosa, Amoy, Swatow, Canton, and Hong Kong. The long-range bombers from the Marian |
What was the name of 'Rigsby's' cat in 'Rising Damp'? | LeonardRossiter.com: Rigsby Online - Story of Rising Damp - The TV Series See Main Biographies page for appearances and biographies. Rupert Rigsby played by Leonard Rossiter Landlord of the boarding house. Extremely prejudiced, especially toward students and blacks (examples of both of which reside in his home). Married (Veronica, during wartime, and on pain of death by her father's shotgun), but now separated. Has a shoplifting brother, Ron, in Accrington. Wears one set of clothes: holey green cardigan, minus most buttons, shiny grey trousers, worn red slippers (but still has his demob suit, minus its pockets' linings). Participation in World War II sketchy at best. Has tendency to embellish war stories. Dislikes children (after receiving a singed beard while playing Santa one Christmas). Has barred any romance in the house (probably based on jealousy). Lusts after Ruth Jones, a tenant and spinster. Only companion is Vienna, his flea-bitten cat. Ruth Jones played by Frances de la Tour Tenant of the boarding house. University administrator, responsible for the accommodation of students.Thirty-something spinster with few previous beaus (one being a policeman who always wore his uniform, hence the need to keep swinging their arms to show they weren't handcuffed together). Has brought a womanly touch to the dingy lodgings (eg. blue water in the toilet) and never complains about her room (unlike the other tenants). Continually rebuffs Rigsby's advances. Lusts after black student tenant Philip Smith, but eventually falls in love with and moves out to live with librarian Desmond, but returns after it doesn't work out. Eventually accepts Rigsby's hand in marriage but gets cold feet before the service. Alan Moore played by Richard Beckinsale Tenant of the boarding house. Medical student at the local university. A kind, gentle sort of chap, with boyish good looks, which have, nevertheless, resulted in a noticeable absence of girlfriends, despite his boasting to the contrary. Still very much under his parents' wings (he goes home at the weekends), he is rather cowardly and gullible, but enjoys playing tricks on Rigsby with his room-mate Philip Smith. Graduates as a doctor and leaves the house. Philip Smith played by Don Warrington Tenant of the boarding house. Town and country planning student at the local university. Alleges he is from Africa and has ten wives. A black, well-spoken, well-dressed gentleman, with tribal makrs and a long history of girlfriends, much to the annoyance of room-mate Alan. Is lusted after by Miss Jones, much to the annoyance of Rigsby. Has no interest in Miss Jones, much to the annoyance of Miss Jones. Is often the butt of Rigsby's racist, bigoted comments. The Series Series One was broadcast from December 13th 1974 to January 17th 1975, and was an immediate success. It was a personal triumph for Leonard Rossiter, his first sitcom role. Each week, viewers learned more and more about each of the characters. Rigsby would go to even greater lengths to win affection from Miss Jones, while being victim to Alan and Philip's pranks. Rigsby would carry around his overweight, slothful cat Vienna (which Leonard hated off-set. Although a cat-lover, he used to complain that Vienna smelled awful), barging into the boys' room without knocking, trying to catch them 'up to something', which they never were. Mocking Philip, his race and his culture, while trying to be a father-figure to Alan, Rigsby came over as cold, pretentious and chauvinistic, but at the same time vulnerable, a sad, lonely figure of a man who longed for love and happiness in his twilight years. As Eric Chappell says: "Rigsby wanted to be part of their lives, which became irritating for them... and he was always coming through doors without knocking, saying he had right of access - which really meant access to their lives, not just their rooms." The first series of any sitcom is much concerned with establishing the characters and their lives, and Eric displayed this very well in the scripts, which often drew on the script from The Banana Box |
In the novel 'Brigit Jones' Diary', what is the first name of her boss? | Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) - 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 A British woman is determined to improve herself while she looks for love in a year in which she keeps a personal diary. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 32 titles created 21 Dec 2013 a list of 41 titles created 26 Dec 2013 a list of 31 titles created 25 Jan 2015 a list of 43 titles created 11 months ago a list of 33 titles created 3 months ago Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) 6.7/10 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 1 Oscar. Another 8 wins & 29 nominations. See more awards » Videos After finding love, Bridget Jones questions if she really has everything she's dreamed of having. Director: Beeban Kidron Bridget's focus on single life and her career is interrupted when she finds herself pregnant, but with one hitch ... she can only be fifty percent sure of the identity of her baby's father. Director: Sharon Maguire The life of a simple bookshop owner changes when he meets the most famous film star in the world. Director: Roger Michell A man in a legal but hurtful business needs an escort for some social events, and hires a beautiful prostitute he meets... only to fall in love. Director: Garry Marshall A smart but sensible new graduate lands a job as an assistant to Miranda Priestly, the demanding editor-in-chief of a high fashion magazine. Director: David Frankel Two women troubled with guy-problems swap homes in each other's countries, where they each meet a local guy and fall in love. Director: Nancy Meyers Over the course of five social occasions, a committed bachelor must consider the notion that he may have discovered love. Director: Mike Newell When a woman's long-time friend reveals he's engaged, she realizes she loves him herself and sets out to get him, with only days before the wedding. Director: P.J. Hogan A cynical, immature young man is taught how to act like a grown-up by a little boy. Directors: Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz Stars: Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.4/10 X Benjamin Barry is an advertising executive and ladies' man who, to win a big campaign, bets that he can make a woman fall in love with him in 10 days. Andie Anderson covers the "How To" beat for "Composure" magazine and is assigned to write an article on "How to Lose a Guy in 10 days." They meet in a bar shortly after the bet is made. Director: Donald Petrie Follows the lives of eight very different couples in dealing with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London, England. Director: Richard Curtis A pushy boss forces her young assistant to marry her in order to keep her visa status in the U.S. and avoid deportation to Canada. Director: Anne Fletcher Edit Storyline Bridget Jones is an average woman struggling against her age, her weight, her job, her lack of a man, and her many imperfections. As a New Year's Resolution, Bridget decides to take control of her life, starting by keeping a diary in which she will always tell the complete truth. The fireworks begin when her charming though disreputable boss takes an interest in the quirky Miss Jones. Thrown into the mix are Bridget's band of slightly eccentric friends and a rather disagreeable acquaintance who Bridget cannot seem to stop running into or help finding quietly attractive. Written by Anuja Varghese <[email protected]> For anyone who's ever been set up, stood up or felt up. See more » Genres: Rated R for language and some strong sexuality | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 13 April 2001 (USA) See more » Also Known As: El diario de Bridget Jones See more » Filming Locations: £5,720,292 (UK) (13 April 2001) Gr |
In Musical notation what is the name of the note which has half the value of a semiquaver? | Music Note Values Music Note Values Each music note written on the stave has a duration (length) as well as pitch. It is the design of the note that tells you its duration, in the same way as the position on the staff tells you the pitch. So each music note on a stave gives you two pieces of information, pitch and duration. This page focuses on the duration of each note. The Rhythm Tree In order to fully understand note lengths become familiar with the rhythm tree. Click here to learn more about the rhythm tree before continuing. The rhythm tree shows how the notes are related to each other. Double Whole Note (Breve) Although the whole note is the longest note we generally use today, as is hinted at by the UK name there used be a note called a Breve. This is known as a Double Whole note in the US. The double whole note (breve) divides into 2 whole notes (semibreves) following the pattern of the other notes in the Rhythm Tree. The Double Whole note (Breve) is therefore worth 8 quarter notes (crotchets). The Double Whole note (Breve) fell out of use as smaller value notes were invented by composers. It can be notated as an open rectangle or a whole note with bars either side. Click here to read more about the double whole note (breve) and how our modern system of music notation developed. Make sure you have a few spare moments though as once you start reading the history of the music note it's difficult to stop! Whole Note (Semibreve) The Whole note is the longest music note in general use today. It is an open note with no stem. I always say to my students it looks like a hole…so it is easy to remember! The duration of the whole note is 4 quarter notes. Half Note (Minim) The Half note duration is 2 quarter notes. It differs from the whole note in that it has a stem, although it is still open. For students I liken this stem to the line in the middle of the ½. This also helps them remember that 1 half note is worth 2 beats (in 4/4 timing, which is what they are usually working in when learning this). Quarter Note (Crotchet) The quarter note has become the de facto standard 1 beat music note. This has happened as the 4/4 time signature is the most popular (with 3/4 and 2/4 following close behind) and quarter notes have a duration of 1 in these time signatures. It is also roughly in the middle of the most used notes in the Rhythm Tree , making the quarter note the ideal candidate for ensuring whole notes don't become too long to count, and shorter, popular notes such as eighth and sixteenth notes aren't impossible to count in terms of them being fractions of a note. The quarter note changes from the half note as it is filled in, as opposed to empty. Eighth Note (Quaver) The eighth note is worth ½ of a Quarter note. It may also be considered as a one beat note in 3/8 and similar timings, the 8 on the bottom of the time signature giving the clue that you are counting in eighth notes. This is the first note in the rhythm tree to have a flag. The flag is the name for the 'tail' added to the eighth note. Eighth notes may be a single as shown on the left, or joined together with beams. It is common to see eighth notes joined into sets of 2 to make one beat. Eighth notes may also be grouped in 3s, 4s, 5s, or even 6s depending on the time signature. Remember, however, that no matter how many eighth notes are joined, each one is worth half a quarter note. Sixteenth note (Semiquaver) The Sixteenth note is worth ¼ of a Quarter note. It may be beamed together in the same way as the eighth note. It changes from the eighth note by having an additional flag. Look at the picture and you see a double flag at the top of the stem. This is how you tell a note is a sixteenth note. Sixteenth notes may be beamed together in the same way as Eighth notes. When you see sixteenth notes beamed together each note has a double flag. Here is an example of 4 Sixteenth notes beamed together, they are also common in groups of 2. Mix and match different music note values Eighth and sixteenth notes (and other music not |
Which athlete completes the Gold Medal winning USA team in the 1936 Olympic Men's 4x100 metre relay - Ralph Metcalfe, Foy Draper, Frank Wykoff and ............? | Ralph Metcalfe - Biography, Photos, Videos and Career History | ARHE Network find athletes, coaches, teams and more: Ralph Metcalfe College: Marquette A track athlete who jointly held the world record for the 100 meter sprint. Metcalfe was known as the world?s fastest human from 1932 through 1934. +more Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Metcalfe studied at Marquette University and equalled the record of 10.3 seconds on a number of occasions, as well as equaling the 200 meter record of 20.6 seconds. At the 1932 Summer Olympics he virtually dead-heated with his rival Eddie Tolan, with the medal awarded to Tolan only after extended study of the photograph. Both recorded a time of 10.38 seconds. He received a bronze medal in the 200 meter event at these games. Metcalfe competed again in the 200 meters at the 1936 Summer Olympics, placing second to the great Jesse Owens. He received a gold medal as part of the winning 4x100 relay team. Metcalfe completed a master's degree at the University of Southern California. After his college career, he joined the armed forces and served in World War II. Metcalfe later coached track at Xavier University of Louisiana before becoming a successful businessman in Chicago, Illinois. In 1949, Metcalfe became a politician, first as a South Side Alderman for the city of Chicago; then as a Democrat representing Illinois' 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1971 until his death in 1978 at age sixty-eight. He is interred at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip, Illinois. He was a co-founder of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). In 1975, Metcalfe was inducted into the United States Track and Field Hall of Fame (USATF) and named a member of the President's Commission on Olympic Sports. |
What is the name of the place of worship of Jehovah's Witnesses? | Jehovah's Witnesses Practices - ReligionFacts ReligionFacts Texts Jehovah's Witnesses Practices The Jehovah's Witnesses were established as a religion in 1879 in the United States. The religion was founded by Charles Taze Russell who was a businessman from Pennsylvania. Adherents are known mostly for going door-to-door and handing out literature that explains their worldview or inviting people to upcoming events at their gathering place called the Kingdom Hall. (See Jehovah's Witnesses beliefs) Religious expression is important to Jehovah's Witnesses. It is a means through which they express their beliefs and values. ## Jehovah's Witnesses religious practices Baptism Jehovah's Witnesses baptize those "of a responsible age" who have made a conscious decision to join the faith. Baptism is done by full water immersion and is a sign of one's devotion to God. After baptism, primary duties expected of a Jehovah's Witness include regular attendance at Kingdom Hall meetings and evangelism. Witnessing and Evangelism Probably the most well-known practice of the Jehovah's Witnesses is evangelism, which is most often done door-to-door. An official website of the Jehovah's Witnesses explains the reason for this practice as follows: Jesus told his followers to "make disciples of people of all the nations," and he set the example by "journeying from city to city and from village to village, preaching and declaring the good news of the kingdom of God." The apostle Paul taught in public places, in the marketplace, and from house to house. We follow their example. Other religions have acknowledged the Christian obligation to preach in public places and from house to house, although this is often left to a limited group of missionaries or clergy to fulfill. {2} Evangelism is central to the religious life of a Jehovah's Witness. Witnesses who are employed full time, known as "kingdom publishers" are expected to spend as much as possible evangelizing (mostly door-to-door) each month. "Pioneer publishers" hold only part-time jobs and devote 100 hours each month to witnessing. "Special publishers" are full-time, salaried employees of the Watchtower Society who are expected to spend about 150 hours per month on evangelism. {3} Each Kingdom Hall has an assigned territory for which it is responsible to evangelize, and each publisher has an assigned neighborhood. Statistics related to these efforts are tracked carefully. Each month, statistical data such as number of visits, hours spent preaching, Bible studies conducted and tracts distributed are reported to the society's headquarters in Brooklyn. {4} Kingdom Hall Services Jehovah's Witnesses hold religious services in buildings called Kingdom Halls, which could be a rented building, an auditorium, a gymnasium, or a simple building constructed for the express purpose of serving as a Kingdom Hall. Inside, Kingdom Halls usually have chairs for the audience, a lectern for the speaker, a library, and an area providing religious literature. There are no crosses displayed outside or inside Kingdom Halls. Congregations usually consist of less than 200 members, and most Witnesses attend the Kingdom Hall closest to their home. {5} Religious Services Jehovah's Witnesses usually meet three times per week: once on Sunday and twice during the week. The Sunday service consists of the Public Meeting, a 45-minute Bible-based lecture, and the Watchtower Study, a one-hour discussion of a recent article in the Watchtower magazine. Although all baptized members are considered ordained ministers, services are usually led by elders or "ministerial servants." The services begin and end with prayer and usually include some singing. Worship is simple and includes very little ritual. {6} True worship emphasizes, not ritual and outward show, but spirit and truth. It is characterized by genuine love for God, obedience to his commandments, and love for one's fellowman. {7} The Theocratic Ministry School and Service Meeting are held on a weekday evening. The Theocratic Ministry School is a 45-minute lesson and practice sessio |
Who is the voice of 'Stinky Pete', the prospector, in the film 'Toy Story 2'? | Voice Compare: Toy Story - Stinky Pete the Prospector | Behind The Voice Actors News Voice Compare Voice Directors Franchises Casting Call Top Listings Coming Soon VA Quotes AYVO BTVA Awards Stinky Pete the Prospector Comparision of the voice over actors who have been the voice of Stinky Pete the Prospector with sound clips and images. Stinky Pete is a mint-condition collectible toy from Toy Story 2 . Created by solidejake on Jun 24 2015 Stephen Stanton EDITOR'S OPINION Hello all, another day, another Voice Compare to honor Inside Out for Pixar Month here on BtVA! Today we're looking at the surprise-antagonist of Toy Story 2 , Stinky Pete the Prospector . Over time, he has had two English voice actors, so let's go right on ahead and compare them. Kelsey Grammer - In the movie, Toy Story 2, Stinky Pete is played by Grammer, It turns out that this, once thought to be sweet miner, is really selfish and willing to harm in order to get Woody to do what he wants (I would say spoiler, but this movie came out 16 years ago, get with the times). The voice was very nice and was shown to be able to handle kindness, as well as authority. Stephen Stanton - Now in Toy Story 3: The Video Game , Prospector Pete makes an appearance as a character in the town that Woody is the sheriff of. This version of the character is based more on the in-universe character, rather than the grumpy toy like in the movie. So he only has nice words to ask, and doesn't try to attack you. I do like this version of the character, and while Stanton doesn't really sound like Grammer, he sounds great all on his own. While I do appreciate that Stephen Stanton was doing his own thing, not entirely emulating Grammer, I still do prefer the original. solidejake |
The seal of which US city contains the inscription 'Sigillum Civitatis Novi Eboraci'? | New York City, New York (U.S.) This page is part of © FOTW Flags Of The World website New York City, New York (U.S.) Courtesy of Joe McMillan, 4 June 2000 See also: History of New York City subdivisions by Harry Macy, Jr. Boroughs/Counties of New York City Boroughs and counties refer to the same geographical entities. New York (City) contains five subdivisions, called boroughs. The boroughs are also counties, making New York (City) one of the only (perhaps *the* only) cities in the U.S. which has counties contained *within*. As counties, they are entitled to have county governments, including sheriffs, etc. The borough of Brooklyn, where I grew up, was an independent city till the end of the 19th century. In fact, Brooklyn had been itself originally composed of villages. One of them, Flatbush, had its own Town Hall. Lewis A. Nowitz, 1 July 2000 The Official City Flag From Official Directory of New York City - Description: A flag combining the colors orange, white and blue arranged in perpendicular bars of equal dimensions (the blue being nearest to the flagstaff) with the standard design of the seal of the city in blue upon the middle, or white bar, bearing the number 1625, which colors shall be the same as those of the flag of the United Netherlands in use in the year sixteen hundred twenty-five. Kurt Stutt, 1 July 1996 On December 30, 1977, the seal and flag were changed in two ways. First, the date appearing on the 1915 seal was changed from 1664, when the English captured the city, to 1625, the date of the original founding of the city by the Dutch. Secondly the clause in the ordinance regarding the inscription on the seal on the flag was changed from "shall" to "may", thereby creating two official variants of the flag, one with the inscription and one without. Unofficially, the seal in both forms is a bit elongated into a slight oval while the official seal is a circle. Both flags can be found in use. Dave Martucci, 24 November 2002 From the on-line city administrative code City Flag: § 2-103 Official city flag. a. The following design is hereby adopted as the design of the official flag of the city: 1. A flag combining the colors orange, white and blue arranged in perpendicular bars of equal dimensions (the blue being nearest to the flagstaff) with the standard design of the seal of the city in blue upon the middle, or white bar, omitting the legend "Sigillum Civitatis Novi Eboraci," which colors shall be the same as those of the flag of the United Netherlands in use in the year sixteen hundred twenty-five. Joe McMillan, 15 August 2003 Unofficial Flag Used Until 1915 image by Mark Sensen, 21 July 2001 (before 1915 an unofficial flag was in use: a white field with the seal of that time) In September 1609 Henry Hudson, commander of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) ship Halve Maen (Half Moon) discovered Manhattan. The VOC however was not interested, although in the next years still some voyages were made by Dutch skippers. In 1614 exclusive privileges were given to the United New Netherland Company. In 1915 Fort Nassau was build near modern Albany, but the company was dissolved in 1618. In 1621 the newly-organized Dutch West India Company (GWC) was given an octroi by the Dutch Estates General for the monopoly of America and the west coast of Africa. Most attractive was the trade in beaver skins, and a beaver was the main feature on the New Netherland provincial seal. In 1625 Director-General Pieter Minuit bought the island of Manhattan from the Indians and built there Fort Amsterdam and laid the foundations of New Amsterdam which became the capital of New Netherland and the other Dutch Colonies in the Americas. King Charles II of Great Britain disregarded the rights of the Dutch over New Netherland and granted it in 1664 to his brother James, Duke of York and Albany. The latter as Lord High Admiral of England set up an expedition. Because the defense of the colony was very weak, Director-General Peter Stuyvesant had to surrender on 29 August/8 September **. The very same day both the province and the city were |
Which English king was the son of Edward, the Black Prince? | Edward the Black Prince Edward the Black Prince Location of death: Westminster, England Cause of death: unspecified Nationality: England Executive summary: Eldest son of King Edward III Edward, Prince of Wales, known as "The Black Prince", the eldest son of King Edward III and Philippa of Hainaut , was born at Woodstock on the 15th of June 1330. Contemporaries called him Edward of Woodstock, and his surname of the Black Prince cannot be traced back earlier than the 16th century. It is supposed to have been derived from his wearing black armor. In 1333 he was made Earl of Chester, and in 1337 Duke of Cornwall, being the first duke ever created in England. Nominal warden of England during his father's absences abroad in 1338 and 1342, he was created Prince of Wales in 1343, and in 1345 he first accompanied his father on a foreign expedition. His real career begins, however, with Edward III's Norman campaign of 1346. On landing at La Hogue he was knighted by his father, and took a prominent part in the whole of the campaign. He commanded the right wing of the English forces at Crecy, and, though hard pressed for a time by the French, took his full share in gaining the victory. Next year he was at the siege of Calais, and returned to England in October 1347 with his father. He was one of the original Knights of the Garter, and participated in his father's chivalrous adventures at Calais in 1349 and in the battle off Winchelsea in 1350. In September 1355 he was sent to Gascony at the head of an English army, having been appointed his father's lieutenant there in July. He was warmly welcomed by the Gascons, and at once led a foray through Armagnac and Languedoc. By November he had got as far as Narbonne, whence he returned to Bordeaux, where he kept his Christmas court. In August 1356 he started from Bergerac on another marauding expedition, this time in a northerly direction. He penetrated as far as the Loire, but was there compelled to retire before the superior forces of King John of France. On the 19th of September the two armies met in the battle of Poitiers, fought about 6 miles southeast of the city. It was the hardest-fought and most important battle of the Hundred Years' War, and Edward's victory was due both to the excellence of his tactical disposition of his forces and to the superior fighting capacity of his army. The flank march of the Captal de Buch, which decided the fate of the day, was of Edward's own devising, and the captivity of King John attested the completeness of his triumph. He treated his prisoner with almost ostentatious magnanimity, and took him to Bordeaux, from where they sailed to England in May 1357. On the 24th of that month he led his prisoner in triumph through the streets of London. In 1359 he took part in his father's invasion of northern France, and had a large share in the negotiations at Br�tigny and Calais. In October 1361 Edward married his cousin Joan, Countess of Kent (1328-1385), the daughter and heiress of Edmund of Woodstock, Earl of Kent, the younger son of King Edward I by his second wife Margaret of France. The lady, who enjoyed a great reputation for beauty, was in her thirty-third year, and the widow of Sir Thomas Holand, by whom she had had three children. Froissart says that the marriage was a love match, and that the king had no knowledge of it. However, Edward III approved of his son's choice, and in July 1362 handed over to him all his dominions in southern France, with the title of Prince of Aquitaine. In February 1363 Edward and Joan took ship for Gascony, which became his ordinary place of residence for the next eight years. He maintained a brilliant court at Bordeaux and Angoul�me, and did his best to win the support of the Gascons. He was not, however, successful in winning over the greater nobles, who, with John, count of Armagnac, at their head, were dissatisfied with the separation from France, and looked with suspicion upon Edward's attempts to reform the administration as being likely to result in the curtailment of their feudal rights. Edward was better able |
In 'The West Wing' of which state was 'Josiah Bartlett' Governor before he was elected President? | Josiah Bartlet | West Wing Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Tomorrow President Josiah Edward "Jed" Bartlet, Ph.D., D.Hum.Litt., was President of the United States from 1999 to 2007 . He was a popular politician, having never lost an election, and winning a second term as President in a landslide. He holds a combined 36 year career in politics, starting in 1971 and ending in 2007. Sometime in 1991, Bartlet also had been diagnosed with a relapsing-remitting course of MS, or Multiple Sclerosis, for almost a decade and only a handful of other people knew (as he concealed it during the campaign and the election), but in the year 2001, he finally came out with it and told the entire world. Contents Edit Josiah Edward Bartlet, known to people close to him as "Jed", was born in the early 1940s in New Hampshire , the elder of two sons. His great-great-great-great grandfather was Dr. Josiah Bartlett , a signer of the Declaration of Independence . [1] While his father was a Protestant, his mother was a devout Roman Catholic . Jed was brought up in the Catholic faith and remained Catholic for the rest of his life. As a child, his brother Jon locked him in a steamer trunk. He claimed there were actually steamers in the trunk and young Jed remembered being surrounded by seafood. [2] Education Edit Every morning Jed would walk to his school from his house a short distance away with a fresh hanky in his pocket, and a spring in his step. [3] His father was the headmaster of a prestigious preparatory school. Dr. Bartlet used his position as headmaster to allow his son to enter the school. [4] While attending school in 1960, Bartlet got in trouble with his father for a stunt he pulled on Professor Loomis , the professor of literature at the school. Bartlet and a group of friends wrote an article condemning Loomis for banning books such as "Farenheit 451," and works by D.H. Lawrence and Henry Miller. This was one of the many times Bartlet received a slap from his father. [5] Their relationship would always be strained (or as Jed later categorized it, "complicated"). Bartlet received a 1590 (ten less than a perfect 1600) on his SATs. After retaking the test, he once again received a 1590. [6] Many people, including Leo and Stanley Keyworth , thought that it was strange that he took the test again after receiving a near-perfect score. After high school, Bartlet was accepted to Harvard University, Yale University, Williams College, and the University of Notre Dame. He decided on Notre Dame because he was considering entering the clergy. [7] According to Abbey, Bartlet speaks four languages (presumably including Latin and German); none of them, however, is French [8] . University of Notre Dame Bartlet did his undergraduate studies at the University of Notre Dame [9] . Bartlet's consideration about becoming a priest ended when he met his future wife, Abigail , and changed his studies [10] . Notre Dame, however, would have been an all-men's school at the time, thus it is likely Abigail attended Saint Mary's College , the sister institution across the street. Bartlet might have attempted to play baseball for Notre Dame, but would be noted by Toby Ziegler and Charlie Young years later as being a bad pitcher. [11] (" Memorial Day ") Bartlet "hated America's Pastime." ("Memorial Day") Bartlet graduated summa cum laude from Notre Dame with a degree in American Studies . He minored in theology . [12] London School of Economics After Notre Dame, Bartlet was accepted into the prestigious London School of Economics . This was one of his major goals in life. [13] When he was 26 years old, he wrote a paper supporting the deregulation of Far East trade barriers. This created an uproar in his school and he was "nearly thrown out." [14] Regardless of this paper, Bartlet would go on to receive an MA and eventually a doctorate from the school. [15] Economics Career Edit Bartlet became a tenured economics professor [16] at Dartmouth University , which was another major goal in his life [17] . While at Dartmouth, he was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humane Let |
In mathematics what is the sum of the internal angles of a pentagon? | Interior Angles of Polygons Interior Angles of Polygons An Interior Angle is an angle inside a shape Triangles The Interior Angles of a Triangle add up to 180° Let's try a triangle: It works for this triangle Now tilt a line by 10°: 80° + 70° + 30° = 180° One angle went up by 10°, and the other went down by 10° Quadrilaterals (Squares, etc) (A Quadrilateral has 4 straight sides) Let's try a square: 90° + 90° + 90° + 90° = 360° A Square adds up to 360° Now tilt a line by 10°: 80° + 100° + 90° + 90° = 360° It still adds up to 360° The Interior Angles of a Quadrilateral add up to 360° Because there are 2 triangles in a square ... The interior angles in a triangle add up to 180° ... ... and for the square they add up to 360° ... ... because the square can be made from two triangles! Pentagon A pentagon has 5 sides, and can be made from three triangles, so you know what ... ... its interior angles add up to 3 × 180° = 540° And when it is regular (all angles the same), then each angle is 540° / 5 = 108° (Exercise: make sure each triangle here adds up to 180°, and check that the pentagon's interior angles add up to 540°) The Interior Angles of a Pentagon add up to 540° The General Rule Each time we add a side (triangle to quadrilateral, quadrilateral to pentagon, etc), we add another 180° to the total: |
In which film does 'Holly Golightly' visit Mafia boss 'Sally Tomato' in Sing Sing Prison? | Breakfast at Tiffany's: Character Profiles | Novelguide Breakfast at Tiffany's: Character Profiles Total Votes: 111 Sid Arbuck Sid Arbuck is one of Holly’s admirers. He is short and overweight, with a fake tan, carefully coiffed hair, and a carnation in his lapel. He escorts Holly home one night but she disappoints him by refusing to let him into her apartment. Joe Bell Joe Bell owns a bar on Lexington Avenue, New York, just around the corner from where Holly and the narrator live. He still operates the bar in1956, thirteen years after Holly lived in the area. The narrator thinks Joe is a difficult person to talk to; that is, unless a person happens to share Joe’s interests in ice hockey, a certain soap serial on the radio, a certain breed of dog, Gilbert and Sullivan operetta—and Holly Golightly. Joe was in love with Holly in the 1940s and retains fond memories of her still. O. J. Berman O. J. Berman is a Hollywood actor’s agent who attends a party at Holly’s apartment. According to the narrator, he smells of cigars and cologne. O. J. has known Holly for several years, since she was fifteen, and once almost got her launched on a movie career. He refers to her as “the kid.” O. J. is somewhat self-regarding; he expects others to know who he is, and he is very talkative and opinionated. Doc Golightly Doc Golightly is Holly’s husband. In his early fifties, Doc is a horse doctor from Tulip, Texas. His wife died in 1936, leaving him to care for their four children. After Holly shows up at his house two years later as a runaway child, Doc soon marries her. This is in 1938, when she is not yet fourteen. Doc treats her well but she runs away within a year or so. Doc searches for her and finally finds her in New York, where he surprises the narrator with his story. Doc wants Holly to return to Tulip with him, but she explains with as much kindness as she can that that will not be possible. Doc accepts her decision and returns home. Fred Golightly Fred Golightly is Holly’s brother. He appears in the novel only in Holly’s words about him. He and Holly ran away from their foster home together and both lived with Doc Golightly. Holly is deeply fond of Fred, who showed her affection when they were children. Fred joins the army and fights in World War II. He writes to Holly, and it is also Fred who gives Doc Golightly Holly’s address. When Holly receives a telegram informing her that Fred has been killed in combat, she is grief-stricken. Holly Golightly Holly Golightly is the heroine of the novel. When the narrator first meets her she is just under nineteen years old. Holly, who is slim, well-dressed and fun-loving, is a paradox: she is at once innocent and worldly-wise. She does not work for a living but lives off the money given to her by men. She has many male admirers, including the narrator and Joe Bell, who are drawn to her innocence and her charming irresponsibility as well as to her good looks. Despite the fact that she lives off the generosity of men, she does not believe herself to be a prostitute and claims that she has not had sex with all that many men, and she always feels some emotions for them: she tries to love them rather than just cashing their checks and not thinking any more about them. It transpires during the course of the novel that Holly is an orphan from the South who ran away from her foster family because they mistreated her. She married Doc Golightly, a man about thirty-five years older than she, when she was thirteen, but soon grew tired of the domesticated life and ran away. She lived for a while in California and then moved to New York. Holly is an independent but restless woman who longs to find love and a place she can call home. Until then she intends to keep on traveling. The Narrator The unnamed narrator is a young as yet unpublished writer who in 1943 lives in the same building as Holly Golightly. He is modeled on the author, Truman Capote. The narrator becomes friends with Holly and for a while they spent quite a lot of time together. He even falls in love with her in a quiet sort of way, but sh |
Which musical features the songs 'Sherry', 'My Eyes Adored You' and 'Walk Like A Man'? | Frankie Valli · 2017 Tour Dates and Concert Tickets | Thrillcall Track Artist for New Show Alerts Frankie Valli (born Francesco Stephen Castelluccio; May 3, 1934) is an American popular singer, most famous as frontman of The Four Seasons beginning in 1960. He is well known for his unusually powerful falsetto voice. Valli scored 29 Top 40 hits with T... Frankie Valli (born Francesco Stephen Castelluccio; May 3, 1934) is an American popular singer, most famous as frontman of The Four Seasons beginning in 1960. He is well known for his unusually powerful falsetto voice. Valli scored 29 Top 40 hits with The Four Seasons, one Top 40 hit under The Four Seasons' alias 'The Wonder Who?', and nine Top 40 hits as a solo artist. As a member of The Four Seasons, Valli's number one hits included "Sherry" (1962), "Big Girls Don't Cry" (1962), "Walk Like a Man" (1963), "Rag Doll" (1964) and "December 1963 (Oh, What A Night)" (1975). Valli's recording of the song "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" reached number two in 1967. "You're Ready Now", a Valli solo recording from 1966, became a surprise hit in Great Britain as part of the Northern soul scene and hit number eleven on the British pop charts in December 1970. As a solo artist, Valli scored number one hits with the songs "My Eyes Adored You" (1974) and "Grease" (1978). Valli, Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi, and Bob Gaudio—the original members of The Four Seasons—were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999. Early life Valli was born Francesco Stephen Castelluccio to an Italian family in the First Ward of Newark, New Jersey. His father, Anthony Castelluccio, was a barber; his mother, Mary Rinaldi, was a homemaker. He was inspired to take up a singing career at the age of seven after his mother took him to see the young Frank Sinatra at the Paramount Theater in New York City. His early mentor was singer Texas Jean Valli, from whom he obtained his last name, although it took him some time to settle on the spelling "Valli". Until he could support himself with music, he worked as a barber. As with many other celebrities, Valli's birth year has been called into question. Valli never addressed the issue himself, until the 2007 posting at the Official Frankie Valli Site, sponsored by his current record label, Universal Records. Much of the previous official publicity surrounding his career had used 1937 as the birth year. It is hard to tell when and why this occurred, but inference can be made that by chopping a few years off his age, he would seem more commercially viable to a younger audience. Other sources, such as the Bear Family Records release, titled "The Four Lovers" (BCD 15424), as well as a 1965 "mug shot", available through The Smoking Gun, all identify his year of birth as 1934. Music career 1950s–1960s Valli began his professional singing career in 1951 with the Variety Trio (Nickie DeVito, Tommy DeVito and Nick Macioci). Valli's desire to sing in public was initially granted when, having heard Valli sing, the group offered him a guest spot when the group performed. In late 1952, the Variety Trio disbanded and Valli, along with Tommy DeVito, became part of the house band at The Strand in New Brunswick, New Jersey. For his part, Valli played bass and sang. He cut his first single, "My Mother's Eyes", in 1953 as "Frankie Valley", a variation on a name he adopted from "Texas" Jean Valli, a favorite female singer. Around this time, Valli and Tommy DeVito left the house band at The Strand and formed The Variatones with Hank Majewski, Frank Cattone and Billy Thompson. In 1956, as part of an audition backing a female singer, the group impressed New York record man Peter Paul, who had them auditioning at RCA Victor a week later. Renamed The Four Lovers, the group recorded several singles and one album's worth of tracks. They had a minor hit with "You're the Apple of My Eye" in 1956. Nickie DeVito and Hank Majewski left in 1958 to be replaced by Nick Macioci (now Nick Massi) and Hugh Garrity. Massi was in and out of the group, and, occasionally |
Who was the manager of Liverpool FC between 1991 and 1994? | Past Managers Past Managers William Barclay 1892 - 1896 After the defection, Houlding and Barclay were left with a football ground and no team, but together rapidly and successfully created a brand new one - Liverpool Football Club. More William Barclay / John McKenna John McKenna 1892 - 1896 When Everton left Anfield following a disagreement over rent John Houlding was left with a football ground and no team. More Tom Watson 1896 - 1915 One of the great figures of the early Football League, Tom Watson led Liverpool to their first two Division One titles and our first ever FA Cup final. More David Ashworth 1919 - 1922 He may have only graced Anfield for three years but during that time David Ashworth still managed to lead the club to its third First Division title. More Matt McQueen 1923 - 1928 When David Ashworth suddenly and surprisingly left Anfield for Oldham Athletic early in 1923, Liverpool turned to one of their directors as a temporary answer. More George Patterson 1928 - 1936 George Patterson's eight year spell in charge of Liverpool will be best remembered for being somewhat uneventful. More George Kay 1936 - 1951 Despite leading Liverpool to a First Division title and an FA Cup final, few would argue that the most memorable feat of George Kay's spell in charge of Liverpool was the signing of one Billy Liddell. More Don Welsh The 1950s was not a particularly good decade for Liverpool Football Club. More Phil Taylor 1956 - 1959 Phil Taylor has a somewhat unfortunate place among the elite few to have held the Anfield hot-seat. More Bill Shankly 1959 - 1974 Bill Shankly is arguably the most famous figure in Liverpool Football Club's illustrious history.A charismatic man who realised his dream of turning us into English football's most dominant force, the Scot's spirit has quite rightly been immortalised in the very foundations of our club. More Bob Paisley 1974 - 1983 Twenty trophies in nine seasons - not bad for a man who was loathe to make the step into football management. More Joe Fagan 1983 - 1985 It was almost inevitable that the successor to Bob Paisley's reign as Reds boss would come from within the confines of the club's famous Bootroom. More Kenny Dalglish 1985 - 1991 When Kenny Dalglish was installed as the club's first-ever player/manager in the summer of 1985 he was already regarded as the undisputed King of the Kop. More Graeme Souness 1991 - 1994 In six highly successful seasons as a Liverpool player Graeme Souness was at the heart of some of the Reds' finest triumphs. More Roy Evans 1994 - 1998 In August 1974 Liverpool made an addition to their backroom staff that led chairman John Smith to say: "We have not made an appointment for the present but for the future. One day Roy Evans will be our manager." More Roy Evans / Gerard Houllier |
Which detective has been played on TV by John Hannah and Ken Stott? | John Hannah vs Ken Stott: Who's The Better Rebus? | Rebus | Drama Channel Rebus John Hannah vs Ken Stott: Who's The Better Rebus? The Hannah and Stott episodes differ in tone, plotlines and character. We explored the two eras and decided who came out on top for portrayal, darkness, depth, and faithfulness to the books. Tweet In series 1 and 2 of Scottish crime drama Rebus, John Hannah plays the protagonist of the show: a surly detective with many personal demons. In series 3, Ken Stott takes over from Hannah, and it's almost as if a completely different show begins. 1. PORTRAYAL PORTRAYAL WINNER: KEN STOTT HANNAH: DI Rebus is a world-weary, pessimistic detective, both in Ian Rankin's novels and in the television adaptation. So when John Hannah was cast in the role, fans of the books questioned why a young, fresh-faced actor had been chosen to play such a gritty character. Although the character is written as a traditional hardboiled detective in Hannah's episodes, the actor's youth and suaveness mean that viewers need to suspend their disbelief in order to see him as the experienced cynic he portrays. STOTT: Ken Stott, with his gravelly voice, gruff mannerisms and aura of grumpiness, was born to play a hardened Scottish detective. His age means that he exudes the air of experience required to play the surly Rebus. When the team comes across a murder suspect who claims to be clairvoyant, Stott's exasperation is perfectly clear without him having to say a word - his scepticism comes across effortlessly, and his portrayal of Rebus is thoroughly believable as a result. 2. DARKNESS DARKNESS WINNER: JOHN HANNAH HANNAH: Rebus is known for being relatively dark compared to a lot of other police procedurals. Despite Hannah's youth, his episodes of Rebus are darker in tone than Stott's. Brutal murders are depicted in gruesome detail, like in the graphically violent opening scene of 'Black & Blue'. STOTT: While Stott's episodes are by no means light-hearted - he's still John Rebus, after all - some of the bleakness of earlier episodes is gone. The opening credits are slightly more upbeat: while Hannah's era saw every episode opened with shots of dark corridors played to eerie music, Stott's title sequence uses music and clips that lend themselves more to excitement and action than dark retrospection. Even though the overall tone of the episodes loses some of the unique darkness that made earlier episodes more distinctively Rebus, the dark side of the character himself is still there - one scene in which the Inspector sets his car on fire and reports it as stolen with disturbing indifferent proves that he's still the same complicated DI. 3. DEPTH DEPTH WINNER: JOHN HANNAH HANNAH: Unlike those of the Stott era, Hannah's episodes are narrated by Rebus himself. This means that there's an extra dimension to the narrative that makes up for insights that are lost in the translation from text to screen, especially in 'The Hanging Garden' when the narration reveals important details about John's relationship with his daughter. In one episode we're even shown one of Rebus's dreams, giving viewers an insight into the character's subconscious. When Hannah's the protagonist, we really get to know Rebus on a deeper level. STOTT: In Stott's episodes, there is more of a focus on external events than on Rebus's own thoughts. Other characters, like Siobhan and Gill, get more screen time, and the detectives feel more like a team. Without the narration we sometimes don't know what the Inspector is thinking, and it's another intriguing mystery for the viewer to solve. When Rebus is accused of being involved with the Daniel Carr drug case, this ambiguity means the viewer is as stumped as the other characters. 4. FAITHFULNESS TO THE BOOKS FAITHFULNESS TO THE BOOKS WINNER: KEN STOTT HANNAH: Although Hannah wasn't what most fans of the books expected Rebus to be, his era is characterised by darker episodes that are truer to Rankin's stories. The Hannah era was at the beginning of the show's run when it was new and still crafting an identity. As a result, |
What is the diameter in centimetres (a whole number) of a CD (not a mini-CD)? | Quandaries & Queries at Math Central 2017-01-11 From Joe: i have a math question for homework that i don't understand. can you draw a rectangle that has 18cm in perimeters and 20cm in areas. i tried but i can't. Answered by Penny Nom. 2016-12-08 From Miura: A city block is three times as long as long as it is wide.if the distance around the block is 0.48 kilometers, what is the area of the block in square meters? Answered by Penny Nom. 2016-11-28 From Robert: not every rectangle is a rhombus.true or false? if false please leave a short explanation. thank you:) Answered by Penny Nom. 2015-05-09 From Anna: If you fold a rectangular piece of paper in half and the resulting rectangles have the same aspect ratio as the original rectangle, then what is the aspect ratio of the rectangles? Answered by Penny Nom. 2015-05-01 From nick: why is the area of a square of a given circumference greater than the area of a rectangle with the same circumference ? Answered by Penny Nom. 2015-01-12 From Peggy: roll of paper 3ft wide and roll equals 500 sq ft how long would the roll be? Answered by Penny Nom. 2014-09-27 From rajesh: The perimeter of a rectangle is equal to the perimeter of a right-angled triangle of height 12 cm if the base of the triangle is equal to the breadth of the rectangle, what is the length of the rectangle? Answered by Penny Nom. the perimeter of a rectangle is 68cm.if the diagonal is 26, find its dimensions Answered by Penny Nom. 2014-08-03 From Jamaica: if the perimeter of a rectangle is 30m and its area is 56 m2.find its length and width? Answered by Penny Nom. 2014-07-02 From john: if the area of a rectangular field is 90 sq. m and its length its is 19 m find its width Answered by Penny Nom. 2014-05-12 From mazhar: suppose the length and breadth of the rectangle are 5 cm and 10 cm respectively and M is a point along the corner of the circle. what is the radius of the circle?(diagram is given..but i didn't mention it..actually the diagram looks like a circle inscribed in a square and the right bottom corner one rectangle will be given ,it is touches to circle at a point M that I've already mentioned and the dimensions of that rectangle also I've mentioned) please help me out.. Answered by Penny Nom. 2014-01-10 From Marian: A 16 cm by 12 cm rectangle is inscribed in a circle. Find the radius of the circle. Answered by Penny Nom. 2013-10-24 From sana: if the length is given 70 m and the breadth is given as 40 m find the perimeter of the rectangle Answered by Penny Nom. 2013-08-17 From Mattie: The dimensions of a rectangular-shaped picture frame are 14 inches long and four inches wide. Which dimensions below represent another frame that i geometrically similar> a. l=49 in. and w=14in. b. l=7in and w=3in c. l=21in and w=8in d. l=24in and w=14in thanks 2013-03-19 From stephanie: the length of a rectangle is 5m more than twice its width, and the area of the rectangle is 88m^2 find the demensions of the rectangle Answered by Penny Nom. 2013-03-11 From Koleen: How much fencing do I need for an 56,850 parcel of land for a 15 stable horse barn Answered by Penny Nom. 2013-01-29 From Bali: if the length of the rectangular field is decreased by 5m, its area is decreased by 70 sqm. if the width is increased by 6m, the area is increased by 180 sqm. determine the length and width of the rectangular field? Answered by Penny Nom. 2012-10-20 From Alexander: Have you ever solved a problem, in which you have a rectangle, from which you need to cut the largest two circles of equivalent diameter? I bisected a rectangle diagonally, but the circles, while tangent to two of the sides, are not tangent to eachother. Can you devise a method for two equivalent circles, that are tangent to two sides, are also to eachother? Take for example a piece of paper, Each if the two largest circles has a diameter that is greater than the distance to the midpoint of the diagonal bisector of the rectangle. Answered by Chris Fisher. 2012-09-19 From aretha: calculate the perimeter of a rectangle with the long side 462ft x 9inches and the short side 50% le |
Which African country has land borders with Algeria and Libya? | Libya Libya Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Al-Jamahiriyah al-'Arabiyah al-Libiyah ash-Sha'biyah al-Ishtirakiyah COUNTRY OVERVIEW LOCATION AND SIZE. Libya is a North African country, which shares a border with the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Egypt and Sudan to the east, Niger, Chad and Sudan to the south, and Algeria and Tunisia to the west. With 1,759,540 square kilometers of area (679,358 square miles), it is slightly larger than the State of Alaska. The length of its land border and its coastline is 4,383 kilometers (2,723 miles), and 1,770 kilometers (1,099 miles), respectively. With the exception of Sabha, located in the south, all its major cities—including the capital city of Tripoli—are along its coastline. POPULATION. Libya's population of roughly 5,115,450 (est. July 2000) has seen an annual growth rate of 3.5 percent since 1975, when it was 2,400,000. With a predicated annual growth rate of 2.1 percent, the population will reach 7,600,000 in 2015. In 2000, the birth and death rates were 27.68 births per 1,000 population, and 3.51 deaths per 1,000 population, respectively. The Arabic-speaking Berbers and Arabs constitute 97 percent of Libya's population. Greeks, Maltese, Italians, Egyptians, Pakistanis, Turks, Indians, and Tunisians are the significant minority groups. The Libyan population is relatively young, with 64 percent of the population between the ages of 15 and 64. Only 4 percent of Libyans are over the age of 64. (In contrast, almost 13 percent of the population in the United States is over the age of 64.) In 1998, 86.8 percent of the population was living in urban areas, particularly in Tripoli and Benghazi; this percentage marks a significant growth in urban population since 1975, when it accounted for 60.9 percent of the population. Urban dwellers will constitute roughly 90 percent of the population by 2015. INDUSTRY While its share of GDP is only 52.8 percent (est. 1994), industry is by far the most important segment of Libya's economy, since it encompasses the oil industry, which is vital to the country's economic survival. OIL. As the main export item, oil dominates Libya's mining industry. Estimated at 29.5 billion barrels in 1998, Libya's oil reserves ensure exports until 2053 at the 1999 export level of 1,137,000 barrels per day (b/d). The Libyan government owns 5 oil refineries in Libya as well as a network of oil refineries in Italy, Switzerland, and Germany in partnership with European oil companies. Libya's oil production has decreased significantly since the 1970s. In 1975, the Libyans reduced their production from 3.32 million b/d to 1.48 million b/d, for fear of drying up their resources. Managerial problems, OPEC quotas, and sanction-created shortages of spare parts and investments have further lowered production. Sanctions have also resulted in a decrease or stoppage in production of certain oil products (e.g., gasoline), which then had to be imported. American sanctions are still in force, but the 1999 suspension of UN sanctions opened the way for Europe's involvement in Libya's oil industry. MINING. With estimated gas reserves of 1.5 trillion cubic meters, Libya is also rich in natural gas, but most of its reserves are undeveloped. The Libyan government has tried to develop them to increase the life of its oil reserves by replacing oil with gas for domestic consumption, and also to increase its gas exports. Development projects include 2 gas pipelines to connect 4 new gas-powered electricity generators to the national grid, and a US$5.5 billion project with Italy for the development of onshore and offshore gas reserves and the construction of an undersea pipeline to export gas to It |
From 1960 to 1966 who was the first President of independent Ghana? | Kwame Nkrumah | president of Ghana | Britannica.com president of Ghana Ho Chi Minh Kwame Nkrumah, (born Sept. 1909, Nkroful, Gold Coast [now Ghana]—died April 27, 1972, Bucharest , Rom.), Ghanaian nationalist leader who led the Gold Coast’s drive for independence from Britain and presided over its emergence as the new nation of Ghana . He headed the country from independence in 1957 until he was overthrown by a coup in 1966. Kwame Nkrumah, 1962. Marc and Evelyne Bernheim/Woodfin Camp and Associates Early years Kwame Nkrumah’s father was a goldsmith and his mother a retail trader. Baptized a Roman Catholic, Nkrumah spent nine years at the Roman Catholic elementary school in nearby Half Assini. After graduation from Achimota College in 1930, he started his career as a teacher at Roman Catholic junior schools in Elmina and Axim and at a seminary. Increasingly drawn to politics, Nkrumah decided to pursue further studies in the United States . He entered Lincoln University in Pennsylvania in 1935 and, after graduating in 1939, obtained master’s degrees from Lincoln and from the University of Pennsylvania . He studied the literature of socialism , notably Karl Marx and Vladimir I. Lenin, and of nationalism , especially Marcus Garvey , the black American leader of the 1920s. Eventually, Nkrumah came to describe himself as a “nondenominational Christian and a Marxist socialist.” He also immersed himself in political work, reorganizing and becoming president of the African Students’ Organization of the United States and Canada. He left the United States in May 1945 and went to England, where he organized the 5th Pan-African Congress in Manchester. Meanwhile, in the Gold Coast, J.B. Danquah had formed the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) to work for self-government by constitutional means. Invited to serve as the UGCC’s general secretary, Nkrumah returned home in late 1947. As general secretary, he addressed meetings throughout the Gold Coast and began to create a mass base for the new movement. When extensive riots occurred in February 1948, the British briefly arrested Nkrumah and other leaders of the UGCC. When a split developed between the middle-class leaders of the UGCC and the more radical supporters of Nkrumah, he formed in June 1949 the new Convention Peoples’ Party (CPP), a mass-based party that was committed to a program of immediate self-government. In January 1950, Nkrumah initiated a campaign of “positive action,” involving nonviolent protests, strikes, and noncooperation with the British colonial authorities. From prison to prime ministry In the ensuing crisis, services throughout the country were disrupted, and Nkrumah was again arrested and sentenced to one year’s imprisonment. But the Gold Coast’s first general election (Feb. 8, 1951) demonstrated the support the CPP had already won. Elected to Parliament, Nkrumah was released from prison to become leader of government business and, in 1952, prime minister of the Gold Coast. Britannica Stories Ringling Bros. Folds Its Tent When the Gold Coast and the British Togoland trust territory became an independent state within the British Commonwealth—as Ghana—in March 1957, Nkrumah became the new nation’s first prime minister. In 1958 Nkrumah’s government legalized the imprisonment without trial of those it regarded as security risks. It soon became apparent that Nkrumah’s style of government was to be authoritarian . Nkrumah’s popularity in the country rose, however, as new roads, schools, and health facilities were built and as the policy of Africanization created better career opportunities for Ghanaians. By a plebiscite of 1960 Ghana became a republic and Nkrumah became its president, with wide legislative and executive powers under a new constitution. Nkrumah then concentrated his attention on campaigning for the political unity of black Africa, and he began to lose touch with realities in Ghana. His administration became involved in magnificent but often ruinous development projects, so that a once-prosperous country became crippled with foreign debt. His governm |
How was the Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Yousuf formerly known? | Cricket: Pakistan ponders the conversion of Mohammad Yousuf | Sport | The Guardian Pakistan ponders the conversion of Mohammad Yousuf Alex Brown on the issues raised when the Christian formerly known as Yousuf Youhana embraced Islam Wednesday 9 November 2005 05.12 EST First published on Wednesday 9 November 2005 05.12 EST Share on Messenger Close In England, supporters await word on wrenched knees and wretched batting. In Pakistan, however, the most emotive topic of conversation ahead of the first Test in Multan has not been Michael Vaughan's fitness or England's woes with the willow, but religion - in particular the decision of Yousuf Youhana to abandon Christianity, embrace Islam and adopt the name Mohammad Yousuf . Just before the tourists' arrival here last month Yousuf, then the only Christian in Pakistan's team, shocked many by praying with team-mates, including his captain Inzamam-ul-Haq, and announcing that he had changed religions. The response was immediate and intense. His mother was quoted in a newspaper as saying: "I don't want to give Yousuf my name after what he has done." The Pakistan Cricket Board felt compelled to issue a release stating that "no religious-oriented pressure or influence was brought to bear on him by current or former players". Social commentators debated his religious shift and how it would be received by the nation. Yousuf, meanwhile, has kept a low profile since his announcement. Anxious to avoid reigniting the issue that attracted so much attention, Pakistan's top-order mainstay - and veteran of 59 Tests - agreed to be interviewed only on condition that his conversion was not raised. "The one thing I will tell you straight away is that I am not talking about religion in this series," he said. "I am totally focused on my game." The leg-spinner Danish Kaneria, a Hindu, is now the only non-Muslim senior member of the squad. More than any other team in international cricket, the Pakistanis are centred on religion. Prayer sessions are common and holy periods - such as Ramadan, the month of fasting that ended last week - are observed. It was not always thus, as noted recently by Osman Samiuddin, the Pakistan editor of the Cricinfo website, in an essay titled Finding Faith. Attempting to explain the increasingly devout nature of Pakistan's cricketers, Samiuddin touched on factors including the involvement of Saeed Anwar, the former batsman turned Islamic teacher, and the influx of players from rural areas and towns outside the traditional powerhouses of Lahore and Karachi. A national trend towards stricter adherence to the teachings of the Qur'an was also cited, and as Sharda Ugra, a senior editor of the publication India Today, observed last year: "As sportsmen not only are they under scrutiny for their professional conduct, they have also become characters in a public morality play, always vulnerable to being accused of match-fixing should they fail." All interesting points. But how does such religious devotion sit with the demands of professional sport? Has the home side been disadvantaged by the fact that, for example, Ramadan coincided with the build-up to the first Test? Pakistan's coach Bob Woolmer, a former England Test player who describes himself as "not very religious", sees both advantages and disadvantages in his squad's religious beliefs. "It has created a terrific discipline in the side, and I am very happy about that," he said. "I have spoken to Inzamam a lot about it. Everyone understands that in the dressing room it is cricket first. There is a very serene atmosphere and one of discipline. "But there is the odd problem. You have to train the players with less intensity during Ramadan, or do it at a time of day when they have more strength. In some respects that can be frustrating as a coach, if you are trying to prepare for something like an important Test series." This, of course, is not Woolmer's first international coaching assignment, nor is it his first association with a religious team. During his time with South Africa, Hansie Cronje, along with his team-mates Jonty |
How is February 3rd. 1959 referred to in the Don McLean song 'American Pie'? | February 3, 1959 The Day the Music Died - YouTube February 3, 1959 The Day the Music Died Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Dec 29, 2012 The Day the Music Died, dubbed so by Don McLean's song "American Pie", was an aviation accident that occurred on February 3, 1959, near Clear Lake, Iowa, killing rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, as well as the pilot, Roger Peterson. Category |
Who is the husband of the actress and model Summer Phoenix? | Summer Phoenix - Biography - IMDb Summer Phoenix Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trivia (23) Overview (4) 5' 7" (1.7 m) Mini Bio (1) Born on 10 December 1978, Summer Joy Phoenix is the fifth and youngest child of Arlyn Phoenix and John Bottom, a carpenter. Summer was raised in Southern California, but spent her teen years in Central Florida, where she was born. She is an active supporter of numerous charities and activist groups, mainly concerning the environment, animal rights and vegetarianism. Summer has also appeared in many print ads in Europe. Summer is married to actor Casey Affleck. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Anonymous Spouse (1) ( 3 June 2006 - present) (separated) (2 children) Trivia (23) Born at 2:34 AM EST Competed with her sister, Liberty Phoenix , for the part of "Candi" in Russkies (1987) Is a vegan. (January 1997 - May 1998) Attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts film school. Was a member of the (now defunct) quasi-religious alternative band "The Causey Way" (along with her elder sister Rain Phoenix ). She played keyboards and sang back vocals, occasionally. In keeping with the pseudo-religious "Causey" theme, each band member, when they were inducted, was given a new Causey name. Summer's Causey name was "Sum Sum Causey". April/May 2002: Appeared at London's Garrick Theatre, in "This Is Our Youth", alongside Matt Damon and Casey Affleck . Her name, Summer Joy, represented her family's reaction to being back in the United States after leaving the religious cult, The Children of God. Wrote/Played some piano pieces on her sister Rain Phoenix 's new CD. Often works with good friend Clea DuVall . Her brother, the late River Phoenix , played the young Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989). Her brother-in-law, Ben Affleck , played the younger version of Harrison Ford 's character in The Sum of All Fears (2002). Is a member of "The Paper Cranes", an alternative band that plays the New York City club scene. She plays the Rhodes, piano and guitar. They have released an EP and have plans to produce more. Her sister, Rain Phoenix , is the band's lead vocalist. "Paper Cranes" plays mostly shows in Gainesville, Florida. Opened a recycled vintage clothing boutique on Manhattan's Lower East Side called "Some Odd Rubies" which she co-owns with Odessa Whitmire ( Matt Damon 's ex-girlfriend) and Ruby Canner (a childhood friend). [May 2003] Appears in Girl (1998) with Sean Patrick Flanery , who, like her brother River Phoenix , played the young Indiana Jones. |
'J. Wellington Wimpey' is a character in which comic strip? | J. Wellington Wimpy | Popeye the Sailorpedia | Fandom powered by Wikia Character history Creation and development in Thimble Theatre Wimpy was created by newspaper cartoonist Elzie Crisler Segar . He became one of the dominant characters in the original strips. Wimpy is said to have been inspired by real-life Chester, Illinois local J. William Schuchert . After his appearance in Thimble Theatre, Wimpy would return as a major supporting character in the 1948 comic book series by E. C. Segar's assistant Bud Sagendorf , usually trying to mooch off of Popeye like always. His comic book appearances would continue for decades until the title's end in 1984. Fleischer Studios As Popeye's popularity greatly grew, he would be given his own animated adaptation by Fleischer Studios . Wimpy would be a regular recurring (but somewhat minor) character in these shorts, remaining mostly unchanged from his Thimble Theatre portrayal. However only a few shorts ever showed his hidden intelligence. Dave Fleischer even said that the character in the Segar comic strips was "too intellectual" to be used in film cartoons, which would explain why his intellect and clever quips were not often used, but once could still rarely see his hidden wit in how he handled his mooching tactics. As the character was soft-spoken and generally cowardly, it did little for their action-oriented approach so he was never involved in most of the fight-centered episodes, and if he was, it would be as a spectator for the most part. Famous Studios Following the takeover of the Popeye animated franchise by Paramount Studios in 1942, Famous Studios made drastic changes which abandoned almost all traces of Thimble Theatre and focused largely on plots involving Popeye, Olive, Bluto in something resembling a love triangle, without many other characters appearing and with very few shorts deviating from that setup. As such, Wimpy was largely absent, but would end up being the only other Thimble Theatre character besides Swee'Pea and Poopdeck Pappy to appear in these shorts, however their appearances were limited to only a handful of shorts out of the 122 that were produced, and most of his appearances were only in flashback scenes of Fleischer, with only three cartoons ever having him be drawn by the Famous Studios staff. His design was also the only one that remained unchanged, however in his first appearance, his little mustache was made to resemble the toothbrush style. His personality was also unchanged as his few appearances had him as a burger-loving moocher. Popeye's first TV series Wimpy returned to regular appearances in animation in the 1960s Popeye television series , where he was once again a prominent recurring character and Popeye's mooching friend and occasional sidekick. Wimpy would also show more of the wit he had in Thimble Theatre, as well as his other recognizable catchphrases which were absent in past animated media. The All-New Popeye Hour In 1978, Hanna-Barbera Productions , with King Features Syndicate , would produce a new Popeye television series, The All-New Popeye Hour . Unlike the previous show, this series had higher-quality animation and was more akin to Segar's work and Fleischer cartoons than other Popeye animations, with Popeye regularly seen as an adventurous sailor once more who was usually accompanied by his pal Wimpy. Wimpy remained largely unchanged, with the only difference past and future incarnations being that his voice, as depicted by Daws Butler , was now a homage to the comic persona of beloved golden age actor with the bright nose, W. C. Fields . Popeye's first movie In 1980, a theatrical movie called Popeye was released, featuring an original story and serving as a more faithful adaptation to Segar's Thimble Theatre. In the film, Wimpy appears as a supporting character and friend of Popeye who is played by Paul Dooley . Surprisingly, Wimpy got along well enough with George W. Geezil , despite Geezil's usual scorn for the moocher, however Rough House remained just as bothered by Wimpy as ever. Popeye and Son In 1987, the latest an |
"Which beer produced by Thwaites is advertised as ""Beer worth walking for""?" | Tandleman's Beer Blog: Crafty Dan Tandleman's Beer Blog Tandleman's Random and Particular Thoughts on Beer. Thursday, 9 May 2013 Crafty Dan Set in a very cramped town centre location where it has been since 1807, Daniel Thwaites is one of the biggest, if not the biggest of the surviving family brewers, owning around 350 pubs. You won't find a Thwaites on the board though, the family name having been Yerburgh since the female line inherited and married one. It is still firmly family controlled however. The brewery itself is rather large, with a lot being crammed into the site. When I visited it last night though, it wasn't to see the large automated modern brewery it has become, but the fairly recently installed "Craft Brewery" where, shall we say, the more interesting beers are brewed. Set in a spacious part of the brewery, this self contained 20 barrel plant is in no small measure where Thwaites sees a major part of its future. Our guide was at pains to point out that when he first started doing the tours, the brewery only used five different hop varieties and now uses at least 25 to produce a range of 12 "Signature" seasonal beers plus quarterly beers and "one offs". In addition experimental, development beers and beers commissioned by individual customers are produced. The plant itself is a full part of the production of the brewery, as its beers mostly go out to trade, but this is very much a hands on operation. We did visit Fermentation Room 1 in the main brewery, where a large number of traditional open squares produce the brewery's main output of Original, Nutty Black, Lancaster Bomber and of course Wainwright's which is now their biggest selling beer. The brewery is very self contained, with all racking, bottling and kegging done on site. In the bar, we (National Winter Ales Fest workers) enjoyed the hospitality of the brewery, with Original, Bomber, Wainwrights, TBC and BB1 on offer. BB1 and TBC (Thwaites Best Cask) are produced in the micro brewery with the others coming from the larger main brewery. All were in the tip top form you'd expect and I particularly enjoyed the dark BB1 (it's their postcode) which has added cherries and a touch of sourness, at a very drinkable 3.7%. Think Belgian Dark Mild and you won't be far out. It was enjoyable too to talk to the very enthusiatic team that looked after us and to glean snippets of interest. Thwaites, like many others including Lees have more or less got out of the contract brewing game, as margins are so low. (Most supermarket beers are brewed by the likes of Burtonwood and Robert Cain) but they did brew (off and on) Punk IPA for you know who and still contract bottle and can as required. I first visited this site over 20 years ago and last night may have been my last chance to visit the brewery again, as it will move in the next couple of years to a new, less cramped green field site near the motorway, as soon as planning permission has been gained for Sainsbury to buy the site, knock it down and build a supermarket. Oh and of course for Thwaites in the meantime to build a new brewery. A shame, but one thing is for sure. While the "old" brewery will be scrapped, the craft brewery will be dismantled and taken to the new site. Thwaites see producing a wide variety of interesting craft cask beers as very much a part of their future. Craft Cask? Of course and why not? We were all given a lovely 3 pack of a new beer too. Name? Crafty Dan. It is made with UK and Munich malts, Amarillo, Pacific Gem and Fuggles hops. Posted by Tandleman at 18:38 |
Which British city is served by 'Elmdon Airport'? | Elmdon Lodge, Birmingham, UK - Booking.com Elmdon Lodge 20-24 Elmdon Road, Birmingham, B27 6LH, United Kingdom – Great location - show map Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! Rated by guests after their stay at Elmdon Lodge. Lock in a great price for Elmdon Lodge – rated 9.6 by recent guests! Enter dates Exceptional 9.6 /10 Score from 167 reviews Cleanliness Free WiFi 9.4 The moment I arrived I was welcomed with open arms by Katherine who was waiting for me with the door open as it was absolutely bucketing down outside. I almost felt like a family member with the warm and genuine hospitality and have to say I have never stayed anywhere before that made me feel so welcome and relaxed. My room was spacious, cosy and clean, and the breakfast was plentiful and varied, with gluten free options as well. I would have no hesitation in recommending Elmdon Lodge to anyone who is looking for a fantastic place to stay with such a welcoming atmosphere. Ten gold stars without any hesitation! Amanda, United Kingdom Wonderfully friendly family run hotel, clean rooms and facilities, massive full option breakfast. Generous with local knowledge, couldn't have been more helpful. Convenient short drive to the NEC. Would definately recommend and check in again, next time. John, United Kingdom The welcome was warm and friendly, lovely people. Comfortable room. Quiet, yet close to the city centre. Terry is a great breakfast chef. Peter, United Kingdom Warm, friendly hospitality, comfy beds & lovely breakfast. Made to feel very welcome. The family room was a good size, very clean, a very nice place to stay. Sean, United Kingdom Bed was comfy; room was private; clean; quiet; bathroom was clean. Has a cosy feel with wonderful staff!! Close to NEC - £11 in taxi Brigid, United Kingdom Everything was spot on. One of the best b&b's we have ever visited. We went to Birmingham for the Christmas Market and it was lovely, but the service that we received from Catherine was what we will remember from our trip. Catherine and her crew were fabulous! Agnieszka, United States of America This was our first time opting not to stay in a big chain of hotels. Upon arrival the hostess made us a cup of tea when we arrived after a long drive. She showed us to our lovely room where we were greeted by new carpets, a fantastically comfortable bed and amazing free fibre broadband. My other half is a stickler for cleanliness and she was extremely impressed by how clean the room was throughout. That's a gold star right there!! The breakfast was fantastic and again the hostess couldn't do enough for us. There was a feeling that everyone working there would be mortified if we were not completely satisfied. We highly recommend this hotel to all. We will be booking there again. Simply amazing :) Michael, United Kingdom Very welcoming management and staff. Terry and Kathy - the co-owners - could not do enough to make me feel-at-home. Very quite and relaxed environment. All rooms and furniture I had access to are maintained to an exceptionally high standard. Stayed there for two nights. The breakfast was delicious and freshly made each time. Can't say enough how enjoyed my stay at this "mini 5 Star" Hotel. Joseph, United Kingdom Hostess very welcoming and friendly, nothing was too much! Very clean throughout, bed comfortable, breakfast was plentiful and tasty. Ideal situation for the train into the German Christmas market. Loved all the greenery around the lodge and outside. Karen, United Kingdom Super friendly owners, nothing was too much trouble and they really went the extra mile to make us feel at home Gina, United Kingdom |
Which country's national flag comprises two overlapping triangles? | 25 world flags and their hidden meanings You are using an older browser version. Please use a supported version for the best MSN experience. 25 world flags and their hidden meanings 23-06-2016 Flags originated on battlefields as a means of identification and hierarchy. Over the years, they have evolved to incorporate symbols significant to the countries they represent. Click through as we put together a list of 25 national flags and their respective meanings. 1. India © Ajay Aggarwal/Hindustan Times via Getty Images Known as the “tiranga,” which means “tricolor,” the Indian flag originally was meant to represent the two main religious groups of the nation — the saffron denoting the Hindus, and the green denoting the Muslims. The white stripe was to signify the peace desired between the two communities. The meanings have evolved over time though. The saffron now signifies courage and sacrifice, the white represents truth and purity, and the green symbolizes faith, fertility and chivalry. The "wheel of law" represents the endless circle of life, while its 24 spokes are meant to denote each hour of the day. The flag was adopted on July 22, 1947. 2. United Kingdom © Peter Burnett/Getty Images Though officially called the Union Flag, the flag of the U.K. is popularly known as the Union Jack - the name given to the same flag when flown while at sea. One of the oldest flags of the world, the Union Jack is a combination of three separate flags with symbols of the patron saints of the three countries — England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland — that are united under one sovereign. England and Wales are represented by the bold red St. George’s cross on the white background; Scotland is represented by the white-colored St. Andrew's cross on the blue background; and Northern Ireland is represented by St. Patrick’s cross, the red diagonal cross on the white background. The British flag was adopted on Jan. 1, 1801. 3. Bangladesh © Björn Kindler/Getty Images The Bangladeshi flag comprises a red circle on a green background. The red color denotes the rising sun and the sacrifices made by the nation’s people for their independence. The green, on the other hand, signifies the country’s greenery and vitality. Interestingly, the red circle is placed slightly toward the left so that it appears to be at the center when the flag is flying on a mast. The flag was adopted on Jan. 17, 1972. 4. Nepal © Roland Magnusson/Getty Images The flag of Nepal is one-of-a-kind — it is the only national flag not rectangular in shape. The flag comprises two overlapping triangles in crimson that represent the Himalayan mountains and the two main religions of the nation — Hinduism and Buddhism. The blue outline is symbolic of the country’s peaceful nature. Originally, the moon and the sun represented the royal family and the prime minister’s family. They are now known to represent the nation’s desire to exist as long as the heavenly bodies. The current flag was adopted on Dec. 12, 1962. 5. United States of America © kaarsten/Getty Images Often called “The Stars and Stripes” or “Old Glory,” the American flag features 13 stripes representing the original 13 colonies: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Virginia. The 50 stars denote the 50 individual states of the nation. While the red color signifies hardiness and valor, the blue represents vigilance and justice, and the white signifies purity and innocence. The flag was adopted on June 14, 1777. 6. Malaysia © supparsorn/Getty Images The 14 red-and-white stripes as well as the 14 arms in the star represent the 13 member states and the federal district of Kuala Lumpur — signifying their equality in status. While the crescent and star symbols signify the country’s dominant religion, Islam, the color yellow is the country's traditional royal color. The blue rectangle, originally adopted from the Union Flag since erstwhile Malaya was a British colony, now means unity of the people of th |
In which country did the breed of dog, the 'Great Dane' originate? | How did the Great Dane Get its Name and Where Did The Dog Breed Originate? How did the Great Dane Get its Name and Where Did The Dog Breed Originate? 2010.05.06 | Filed Under: Animals Leave a Comment The Great Dane, also known as German Mastiff or Danish Hound, is a breed of domestic dog known for its giant size. The Great Dane is one of the world’s tallest dog breeds, and is commonly referred to as the “Apollo of all breeds”. It is believed that the Great Dane was developed from mastiff-like dogs and originated in Germany. The breed is most likely a cross between the English mastiff and the Irish Wolfhound. The French gave the wolfhound mastiff mix its name, thinking they’d come from Denmark. However, Germans call them Deutsche Dogges “German dogs”. The Great Dane was named the state dog of Pennsylvania in 1965, and a Harlequin Great Dane is featured in almost all of Lady GaGa’s music videos. Dogs of War. Read More Also, any literature on baseball written in the 1800's does not credit Abner Doubleday with the invention either. But if my... 2016-12-28T23:28:08+00:00 I'm not saying that whoever wrote this did not research this at all but I am saying this explanation of the origins of baseball... 2016-12-28T23:19:30+00:00 IT TOOK ME OVER WINTER BREAK 12 DAYS 3 HOURS 5 MINUTES AND 36 SECONDS. 2016-12-28T02:49:36+00:00 The math here is false. The fundation of how this was worked out is how long it takes to count to 100 in seconds; which is fine... 2016-11-08T22:41:08+00:00 |
Which musical has the songs 'Another Suitcase In Another Hall' and 'Oh What A Circus'? | Evita Medley - Oh What a Circus/Another Suitcase in Another Hall - YouTube Evita Medley - Oh What a Circus/Another Suitcase in Another Hall 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 Jul 3, 2009 St. Mary's College Hull, annual cabaret night, Monday 29th June 2009. A medley of songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Evita, about the life of Eva Peron. "Oh What a Circus" and "Another Suitcase in Another Hall", performed by Ellis Todd, Reuben Driver, Helen Clark, Rebbekah Thompson and Eilish Jennison. Category |
Which other museum would you find opposite the Natural History Museum? | Top 10 Museums in London - Find out more about museums in London with visitlondon.com's guide - Things To Do - visitlondon.com Top 10 Museums in London Email Facebook Twitter Google+ Find a wealth of fantastic art and fascinating artefacts in London's top museums. London is a real treat for museum lovers and museums are a popular destination among London's many attractions . There are hundreds to choose from, including the British Museum, the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum. Below is a list of London's top museums (in no particular order). Many are free, so it won't cost you a penny to see all that they have to offer. Work out how to find them all London Attractions Map . British Museum The world-famous British Museum exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times, from around the world. Highlights include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures and the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collection. Free entry. Design Museum The Design Museum is the world's leading museum devoted to contemporary design in every form: from furniture to graphics, and architecture to industrial design. Check out the regular exhibitions dedicated to the rich creativity found in all forms of design, and its importance to our world. Free entry. Imperial War Museum Discover the stories of those who lived, fought and died in conflict from the First World War to the present at the Imperial War Museum . Learn about life at home and on the front during WW1 at the First World War Galleries, examine the role of the United Nations, and visit the acclaimed Holocaust Exhibition. Free entry. London Transport Museum The London Transport Museum hosts exhibitions connecting transport with the social and cultural history of London. Inside you'll find more than 80 vehicles spanning 200 years of London's history, including a red Routemaster bus and the world's first Underground steam train. There are some great posters and artwork too! Tickets from £16. Museum of London The Museum of London is the world's largest urban museum, packed with historic objects and exhibitions telling the story of London's past. Discover prehistoric London, the city under Roman rule, and the grandeur of medieval London. Don't miss the new Galleries of Modern London, from 1666 to the present. Free entry. Natural History Museum As well as the permanent (and permanently fascinating!) dinosaur exhibition, the Natural History Museum boasts a collection of the biggest, tallest and rarest animals in the world. See a life-sized blue whale, a 40-million-year-old spider, and the beautiful Central Hall. Free entry. Royal Museums Greenwich Visit the Royal Museums Greenwich and immerse yourself in the fascinating history of this UNESCO's World Heritage site. The complex includes the National Maritime Museum, the Queen's House, the Royal Observatory (incorporating the Peter Harrison Planetarium) and the spectacular tea clipper Cutty Sark. Science Museum From the future of space travel to asking that difficult question: "who am I?", the Science Museum makes your brain perform Olympic-standard mental gymnastics. See, touch and experience the major scientific advances of the last 300 years; and don't forget the awesome Imax cinema. Free entry. Victoria and Albert Museum The V&A celebrates art and design with 3,000 years' worth of amazing artefacts from around the world. A real treasure trove of goodies, you never know what you'll discover next: furniture, paintings, sculpture, metalwork and textiles. Free entry. Bank of England Museum Unveil the fascinating history of the Bank of England, from its foundation in 1694 to its role today as the nation's central bank. Step into the Bank of England Museum 's impressive building and explore the unique collection of banknotes and coins. There's even a true gold bar you can touch! Free entry. Book Your London Hotel |
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