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Which Dutch right-wing politician was assassinated in Holland on May 6th 2002? | Rightist politician's assassination stuns Netherlands - CSMonitor.com Rightist politician's assassination stuns Netherlands An animal-rights militant is suspected in the Monday shooting death of Pim Fortuyn. By Mike Standaert, Special to The Christian Science Monitor May 8, 2002 Save for later Saved AMSTERDAM — The mood in the Netherlands remains somber after the shooting death of Pim Fortuyn, a controversial right-wing politician running on an anti-immigrant platform for parliamentary elections next week. In a country that views itself as peaceful and tolerant of diverging views, the assassination has triggered a state of shock. Dutch newspapers are comparing the killing Monday to the Kennedy assassination. The last political leader to be assassinated in the Netherlands was in the 16th century. The openly homosexual, middle-aged Fortuyn used his charismatic style to focus attention on a simmering issue that many Dutch politicians had been reluctant to touch: immigration. Recommended: Could you pass a US citizenship test? Part of a rising tide of nationalist, anti-immigrant politics in several European nations, Fortuyn's party came out of nowhere to capture 17 of the 45 council seats in city elections in Rotterdam, the Netherlands' second city. He was expected to become a major force in the national parliament. Photos of the Day Photos of the day 02/08 Strangely enough for a politician running on an anti-immigration platform, a recent poll in the leading Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant, focused on his popularity among immigrants. According to the survey, many immigrants approved Fortuyn's breaking of longstanding taboos in Dutch politics and his role as catalyst in opening discussion about underlying tensions between native Dutch residents and the immigrant population. The article states that his popularity among those groups was for "putting the finger on the sour wounds, stimulating debate, and giving immigrants their own responsibility back as real citizens." Nearly 2 million people in this densely populated country of close to 16 million are ethnic minorities almost 800,000 of Muslim origin, mainly from Morocco and Turkey. Many of Fortuyn's supporters claimed that they were behind him because he broke the silence that had been cast over Dutch politics for years on immigration and crime. They refused to categorize him as racist. Even if they disagreed with the views of Fortuyn and his supporters, other politicians across the country had to pay attention. "Just because part of the population may be right wing or racist doesn't mean the government can ignore their views," says Lousewies van der Laan, a leftist Dutch representative of the European Parliament. Fortuyn, who had once been a Marxist, was one of the latest in a series of right-wing politicians who have shocked the left-leaning political elite of Europe though Fortuyn was also known for not wanting to be lumped into the crowd of right-wing European populists. Echoing the arguments of far-right politicians Jean-Marie Le Pen of France and Jörg Haider of Austria, he called for a halt to immigration. But he rejected further comparisons, saying he was not a racist and that he was pro-Israel. In recent interviews Fortuyn said that Islam was a "backward" culture. He fulminated against Muslims who, he said, posed a threat to Dutch egalitarianism, reflected in such policies as full rights for women. Last year, Fortuyn was kicked out of the leftist party Leefbaar Nederland (Liveable Netherlands) for criticizing a Rotterdam imam's remarks that "gays were worse than pigs." Fortuyn had moved Liveable Netherlands to the right on a campaign of criticizing the government for uncontrolled immigration polices and excessive bureaucracy. After being booted, he formed his own party around his own name and went on to win 35 percent of the votes for city council in Rotterdam, a port city of blue-collar workers and newly arrived immigrants where one third of the population is made up of ethnic minorities. Polls released Sunday showed the Lijst (Party of) Pim Fortuyn (LPF) likely |
What does the musical term 'Crescendo' mean? | Crescendo | Define Crescendo at Dictionary.com crescendo [kri-shen-doh, -sen-doh; Italian kre-shen-daw] /krɪˈʃɛn doʊ, -ˈsɛn doʊ; Italian krɛˈʃɛn dɔ/ Spell [kri-shen-dee, -sen-dee; Italian kre-shen-dee] /krɪˈʃɛn di, -ˈsɛn di; Italian krɛˈʃɛn di/ (Show IPA) 1. a gradual, steady increase in loudness or force. a musical passage characterized by such an increase. the performance of a crescendo passage: The crescendo by the violins is too abrupt. 2. a steady increase in force or intensity: The rain fell in a crescendo on the rooftops. 3. the climactic point or moment in such an increase; peak: The authorities finally took action when public outrage reached a crescendo. adjective, adverb gradually increasing in force, volume, or loudness (opposed to decrescendo or diminuendo ). verb (used without object) to grow in force or loudness. Origin of crescendo |
Which organisation, based in Maidenhead, campaigns to save and restore unusual buildings threatened with demolition? | Heritage | Building Design Building Design Big names back Comyn Ching listing bid 28 April 2016 Jencks and Knight argue Farrell project should be viewed alongside Neues Museum and Venturi Scott Brown’s work 29 March 2016 Rare listing U-turn criticised by conservation specialists No room for sheltered housing in the new look East London 9 February 2016 Gillian Darley says Sainsbury’s proposed Whitechapel development which towers over a grade I listed almshouse is a metaphor for the loss of East London’s traditional urban fabric New row erupts over Johnson's decision to call in Norton Folgate 12 January 2016 Heritage group wants judicial review – but mayor says he acted properly and will make decision next Monday as planned We must act fast to save Peter Foggo's legacy 16 December 2015 The late Arup Associates partner is an important figure for many reasons - not least the example he set of collaborative working, says Rab Bennetts. But modesty in life means his work is in danger of being overlooked just when it is most vulnerable Terry Farrell fights to save 'one of our best' from 'sabotage' 16 November 2015 Architect submits his own building for listing as scaffolding goes up - and attempts to start national po-mo debate You might as well knock down the London Eye as demolish Hyde Park Barracks 28 October 2015 Basil Spence should be celebrated for his efforts to give people access to ‘light, space, greenery’, says James Dunnett Why Hyde Park Barracks deserves to be demolished 27 October 2015 The campaign to save Basil Spence’s lowering landmark ignores the building’s utter failure to engage with its urban context, argues Ike Ijeh 10 July 2015 ‘Just because it’s old, tired and unpopular doesn’t make a good reason to demolish it’ City rejects plans to turn red phone boxes into food kiosks 10 July 2015 Plans to turn a number of Gilbert Scott’s iconic phone boxes into coffee and ice cream kiosks scuppered I'm not convinced by plans for No1 Poultry, says its project architect 12 June 2015 As C20 Society tries to get Stirling’s icon listed, Andrew Pryke, who knows the building intimately, sounds a warning over Buckley Gray Yeoman’s redevelopment plans Riddle over future of ‘vandal’ developer who knocked down pub 7 May 2015 Doubts over whether Carlton Tavern will be rebuilt after CLTX told by Companies House it will be dissolved this summer Gallery: St Peter's Seminary, Cardross 6 May 2015 Let BD take you on a tour of the ruins of Gillespie, Kidd & Coia’s 1966 grade A-listed masterpiece, now due to be rescued by arts charity NVA and Avanti Architects Travels in Niemeyer country 5 May 2015 The work of the legendary Brazilian architect is loved by the people but is increasingly neglected by the authorities, write Nick Johnson and Lucy Wood in the first of an occasional series of dispatches from their motorbike tour of Latin America Cruickshank invokes Churchill in British Land apology 30 April 2015 ‘Nazi Germany was a militarist, racist, murderous dictatorship. British Land is, of course, none of these things’, says TV presenter Barn conversions? Read the advice first 25 March 2015 New advice governing the process of barn conversions comes into force on April 1. Jeremy Lake, historic environment intelligence analyst at Historic England, the new name for English Heritage, explains what architects need to know Top 10 Most Endangered Buildings 8 October 2014 The Victorian Society has named its Top 10 Most Endangered Victorian and Edwardian Buildings in England and Wales, following a national appeal for nominations. The society says all the buildings listed are at real risk of being lost if action is not taken in the immediate future Southbank Centre wins £16m grant for conservation project 29 May 2014 Future of Feilden Clegg Bradley scheme remains uncertain but management ‘still working to fund wider Festival Wing scheme’ David Archer's inspiration: Steinhof church, Vienna 7 March 2014 David Archer finds modernity and tradition meet in Otto Wagner’s creation of a complete artistic environment for the Steinhof church in Vienna The Edi |
.uk is the network identifier for the United Kingdom, which country uses the identifier .ke? | Internet Country Abbreviations Internet Country Abbreviations You can usually tell what country someone is in by looking at their email address. For instance, [email protected] is in the United Kingdom. The trick is to look at the last two letter of the email address. They will usually be a fairly obvious abbreviation of the country name In addition to explicit country codes, it is also helpful to know that ".com", ".net", ".edu", and ".org" are U.S. domains 99% of the time. COUNTRY CODES International Organization for Standardization (ISO) This is a list based on the lists of entities contained in the ISO 3166:1988 standard, Third edition 1988-08-15. ------------------------------------------------------- Codes from ISO 3166 Version: III-58, 1993-08-11 DOMAIN COUNTRY (short name in English) ------ ------------------------------- .ad ANDORRA .ae UNITED ARAB EMIRATES .af AFGHANISTAN .ag ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA .ai ANGUILLA .al ALBANIA .am ARMENIA .an NETHERLANDS ANTILLES .ao ANGOLA .aq ANTARCTICA .ar ARGENTINA .as AMERICAN SAMOA .at AUSTRIA .au AUSTRALIA .aw ARUBA .az AZERBAIJAN .ba BOSNIA AND HERZEGOWINA .bb BARBADOS .bd BANGLADESH .be BELGIUM .bf BURKINA FASO .bg BULGARIA .bh BAHRAIN .bi BURUNDI .bj BENIN .bm BERMUDA .bn BRUNEI DARUSSALAM .bo BOLIVIA .br BRAZIL .bs BAHAMAS .bt BHUTAN .bv BOUVET ISLAND .bw BOTSWANA .by BELARUS .bz BELIZE .ca CANADA .cc COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS .cf CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC .cg CONGO .ch SWITZERLAND .ci COTE D'IVOIRE .ck COOK ISLANDS .cl CHILE .cm CAMEROON .cn CHINA .co COLOMBIA .com UNITED STATES (generally) .cr COSTA RICA .cu CUBA .cv CAPE VERDE .cx CHRISTMAS ISLAND .cy CYPRUS .cz CZECH REPUBLIC .de GERMANY .dj DJIBOUTI .dk DENMARK .dm DOMINICA .do DOMINICAN REPUBLIC .dz ALGERIA .ec ECUADOR .edu UNITED STATES (generally) .ee ESTONIA .eg EGYPT .eh WESTERN SAHARA .er ERITREA .es SPAIN .et ETHIOPIA .fi FINLAND .fj FIJI .fk FALKLAND ISLANDS (MALVINAS) .fm MICRONESIA (FEDERATED STATES OF) .fo FAROE ISLANDS .fr FRANCE .fx FRANCE, METROPOLITAN .ga GABON .gb UNITED KINGDOM .gd GRENADA .ge GEORGIA .gf FRENCH GUIANA .gh GHANA .gi GIBRALTAR .gl GREENLAND .gm GAMBIA .gn GUINEA .gp GUADELOUPE .gq EQUATORIAL GUINEA .gr GREECE .gs SOUTH GEORGIA AND THE SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS .gt GUATEMALA .gu GUAM .gw GUINEA-BISSAU .gy GUYANA .hk HONG KONG .hm HEARD AND MC DONALD ISLANDS .hn HONDURAS .hr CROATIA .ht HAITI .hu HUNGARY .id INDONESIA .ie IRELAND .il ISRAEL .in INDIA .io BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY .iq IRAQ .ir IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF) .is ICELAND .it ITALY .jm JAMAICA .jo JORDAN .jp JAPAN .ke KENYA .kg KYRGYZSTAN .kh CAMBODIA .ki KIRIBATI .km COMOROS .kn SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS .kp KOREA, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF .kr KOREA, REPUBLIC OF .kw KUWAIT .ky CAYMAN ISLANDS .kz KAZAKHSTAN .la LAO PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC .lb LEBANON .lc SAINT LUCIA .li LIECHTENSTEIN .lk SRI LANKA .lr LIBERIA .ls LESOTHO .lt LITHUANIA .lu LUXEMBOURG |
What was the name of Sweden's Foreign Minister murdered on 11th September 2003? | A Nordic and European tragedy | The Economist The murder of Sweden's foreign minister A Nordic and European tragedy The murder of Anna Lindh, Sweden's foreign minister, has shaken the nation but may not (see article) make Swedes embrace Europe's single currency Sep 11th 2003 Tweet ANNA LINDH, the Swedish foreign minister who died on September 11th after being stabbed the day before in a Swedish department store by an assailant apparently unknown to her, typified many of the good qualities associated with her country: candour, high-mindedness, a sense of justice and equality, and pragmatism. As foreign minister, she helped to push Sweden out of its traditional neutrality and towards a more active engagement in the wider world, particularly within the European Union. Hence, to a large degree, her enthusiasm for Sweden to join the EU, which it did in 1995, and, more recently, to join Europe's single currency. She had been Sweden's most prominent promoter of the euro, matching the prime minister, Goran Persson. Her handsome face smiled out of thousands of posters festooned across the country. She was widely considered to be the pro-euro team's best asset. Many expected her to be the next prime minister. In the first rush of national gloom and introspection following Mrs Lindh's death, some politicians suggested that the referendum should be postponed. Immediately after the attack, Mr Persson said that the yes side would stop campaigning, out of respect for the foreign minister, whether or not the referendum went ahead on schedule. But, with leaders of the opposition parties (including those who support the euro) urging that the vote should be held, the prime minister agreed that it should go ahead. In this section Sweden and the euro: Why the voters are reluctant Sep 11th 2003 Inevitably, there were calls for Sweden's politicians to have tighter security. Inevitably, too, there were glum reminders of the murder in 1986 of the then prime minister, Olof Palme, after he left a Stockholm cinema; his killer has never been found. As The Economist went to press, Mrs Lindh's killer had not been caught. An onlooker described him merely as a tall man in camouflage fatigues. As things stand, only the prime minister and King Carl XVI Gustaf have regular bodyguards. Ordinary citizens in the capital often bump into government ministers in the street or in the underground railway and enjoy bearding them about issues of the day. Despite the tragedy that befell Mrs Lindh, the Swedish public and politicians will be loth to dispense altogether with such openness, a treasured symbol of the country's egalitarian tradition. Mrs Lindh's own career embodied much that has happened to Sweden over the past decade or so. Aged 46 and trained as a lawyer, she was always active in politics: she had been head of the Social Democrats' youth movement. Starting in local politics in Stockholm, she entered parliament in 1982 and soon achieved promotion, becoming environment minister in 1994 and foreign minister in 1998. In comparison with older-guard members of her party, she was notably less ideological, and keen to move Sweden from its neutralist moral high ground, enthusing, for instance, about the country's recent readiness to co-operate with NATO in defence matters. She was also an ardent advocate of bringing the Baltic states both into NATO and into the EU. At the same time, however, while urging solidarity with the United States after the felling of New York's Twin Towers two years ago, she was typically forthright in condemning the Americans for failing to wait for a UN Security Council resolution this spring before going to war in Iraq, describing President George Bush as a “lone ranger”. But, by virtue of her famed charm and intelligence, she kept a good rapport with, among others, Colin Powell, the American secretary of state, who once reportedly said there were three good things about Sweden: “Abba, Volvos and Anna Lindh”. (“Am I only third?” she is said to have quipped back.) More recently, she had been rude about Italy's prime minister, Silvio Ber |
Which car company makes a model called the 'Serena'? | About Nissan Email Save Nissan was born in Japan, and like other marques from its homeland, the brand is known for crafting vehicles that place an emphasis on quality and reliability. The company's roster of products is broad, and includes sporty coupes, family sedans, minivans, trucks and SUVs. Read more Nissan history Nissan was born in Japan, and like other marques from its homeland, the brand is known for crafting vehicles that place an emphasis on quality and reliability. The company's roster of products is broad, and includes sporty coupes, family sedans, minivans, trucks and SUVs. The automaker got its start in 1933 as the Jidosha Seico Co., Ltd. The following year, this outfit merged with another Japanese manufacturer, and the new company was christened Nissan Motor Company, Ltd. Nissan initially marketed its vehicles under the Datsun brand, with the first Datsuns being built in 1934. Postwar, the brand made its presence felt worldwide, building a partnership with the U.K.-based Austin Motor Co. and establishing a presence in the United States. The first Datsuns hit American shores in 1958. Vehicles like the Datsun 1000 were based on Austin platforms. The '60s witnessed Nissan's merger with Prince Motor Company, a union that helped the Asian manufacturer create more luxury-focused vehicles. In the U.S. it began offering its first vehicle styled for the U.S. market, the Datsun 510 sedan. By the end of the decade, Datsun had exported more than 1 million vehicles. Datsun rose to prominence in the 1970s on the popularity of its 240Z sports car. Powered by an inline six-cylinder engine, the car was coveted for its blend of style, performance and affordability. By the time the '70s drew to a close, the automaker's cumulative vehicle exports had surpassed the 10 million mark. In 1981, Nissan shelved the Datsun name and began selling vehicles worldwide under the Nissan moniker. The '80s also saw Nissan's launch of a tuning division called Nismo for the development of performance-oriented vehicles and accessories. Nissan also brought its production to American shores, with the construction of a Georgia-based plant. The early '90s saw Nissan's fortunes rise in the U.S. thanks to fun-to-drive cars like the 300ZX, Maxima and Sentra. But this trend didn't last long and by the late '90s Nissan's offerings consisted of anonymous vehicles. The company's future was uncertain. After the turn of the new century Nissan bounced back, helped by a 1999 alliance with Renault that boosted the company's finances. Its redesigned Sentra and Altima boosted sales and consumer interest, as did new models like the 350Z sports car, Armada SUV and Titan pickup. Today the manufacturer is known for offering a wide range of well-regarded vehicles, including the popular Murano SUV, the incredible GT-R supercar and the all-electric Leaf. Hide Nissan History |
Sean Combs is the real name of which 'Rap' singer? | Sean Combs (Rapper) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Sean Combs Male Born Nov 4, 1969 Sean John Combs, also known by his stage names Puff Daddy, Diddy and P Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. Combs was born in Harlem and grew up in Mount Vernon, New York. He worked as a talent director at Uptown Records before founding Bad Boy Records in 1993. He signed The Notorious B.I.G. and profited from the success of the artists he signed.… Read More related links Fractures In The Coalition Of The Ascendant Huffington Post - Dec 02, 2016 'My close friend Andre is passionate about civil rights and is a scion of a Tuskegee University family. \n \nHe\'s also a Donald Trump voter. \n \nAndre is a black Republican who, despite his deep misgivings about Trump\'s racism, misogyny, and myriad other character flaws, pulled the lever for the GOP nominee because of his deeper misgivings about Hillary Clinton. While we rarely talk politics (his wife Ashley and I are close friends and identify strongly as progressive Democrats), Andre\'s... Gems From Sean Combs' Right Hand Woman, Ericka Pittman Huffington Post - Sep 26, 2016 ' \n \nEricka Pittman in many ways is like a complicated melody -- there are layers to experience and the more you engage you\'ll hear various notes in different ways. \n \nShe\'s tough yet vulnerable, strong yet gentle, luxury with a mix of grit. Her life has created the perfect blend of experiences that allow her to simultaneously be a leader in one of the largest hip-hop empires and stay a powerful feminine force that many young women look to for guidance. \nAt first connection, Ericka ... Diddy Donates $1 M Toward Howard University Students' Debt Huffington Post - Sep 23, 2016 ' \n Just because Sean âDiddyâ Combs is a multimillionaire doesnât mean heâs blind to the financial hardships college students face. The music mogul donated $1 million to Howard University students who have an outstanding tuition balance on Thursday. \n During his Bad Boy Reunion concert in Washington, D.C., Diddy brought the historically black universityâs president, Frederick A.I. Wayne, Ph.D., onstage and presented him with the check for current students âthat canât pay their financial ai... Diddy Donates $1 M Toward Howard University Students' Debt Huffington Post - Sep 23, 2016 ' \n Just because Sean âDiddyâ Combs is a multimillionaire doesnât mean heâs blind to the financial hardships college students face. The music mogul donated $1 million to Howard University students who have an outstanding tuition balance on Thursday. \n During his Bad Boy Reunion concert in Washington, D.C., Diddy brought the historically black universityâs president, Frederick A.I. Wayne, Ph.D., onstage and presented him with the check for current students âthat canât pay their financial ai... Learn about the memorable moments in the evolution of Sean Combs. CHILDHOOD 1969 Birth Born on November 4, 1969. TEENAGE 1986 16 Years Old He played football for the academy, and his team won a division title in 1986. … Read More Combs said that he was given the nickname "Puff" as a child, because he would "huff and puff" when he was angry. Read Less TWENTIES 1990 - 1994 5 More Events 1990 20 Years Old After dropping out of Howard University in 1990, after two years as a business major, Combs became an intern at New York's Uptown Records. … Read More While talent director at Uptown, he helped develop Jodeci and Mary J. Blige. In his college days Combs had a reputation for throwing parties, some of which attracted up to a thousand participants. Read Less 1991 21 Years Old In 1991, Combs promoted an AIDS fundraiser with Heavy D held at the City College of New York (CCNY) gymnasium, following a charity basketball game. … Read More The event was oversold, and a stampede occurred in which nine people died. Read Less 1993 23 Years Old In 1993, after being fired from Uptown, Combs established his new label Bad Boy Entertainment as a joint venture with Arista Records, taking then-newcomer The Notorious B.I. |
What colour is the mineral Lapis Lazuli? | Lapis Lazuli: The blue gemstone lapis lazuli information and pictures Rock that is mostly Lazurite with minor Calcite , Pyrite , and other minerals Lapis Lazuli ON EBAY ALL ABOUT Lapis Lazuli is often called Lapis for short. In fact, the shorthand name "Lapis" is actually used more often to describe this gemstone than the full term "Lapis Lazuli". Lapis Lazuli is rarely without any of the white Calcite present. Embedded Pyrite crystals within most Lapis Lazuli add to the sparkle and naturalness of this gemstone, and when evenly distributed in small amounts makes it more desirable. A deeper blue color makes this gemstone more valuable, as well as a minimal amount of spotting or streaks of white Calcite . Lapis Lazuli is a sensitive gemstone, and can be chipped or cracked easily when banged. It is also relatively soft so care should be exercised to prevent it from getting scratched. It is also slightly porous and should be protected from chemicals and cleaning solvents. Swiss Lapis - Jasper that is dyed blue to simulate Lapis Lazuli . Gilson Lapis - Synthetic Lapis simulant that is used to simulate Lapis Lazuli . Lapis Lazuli TREATMENTS AND ENHANCEMENTS The color of Lapis Lazuli is natural, and it is generally not treated or enhanced, though occasionally lighter colored stones may be dyed a deeper blue. A synthetic simulant of Lapis Lazuli has been created using the Gilson process . Although Gilson Lapis may look similar to Lapis Lazuli, it not made of the same composition, and lacks the natural random patterns displayed in most true Lapis Lazuli. Howlite and Jasper may also be dyed an ultramarine blue to simulate Lapis Lazuli. |
Percy L. Spencer invented which household appliance in 1947? | Mass Moments: Percy Spencer, Inventor of Microwave Oven, Born Image Credit ...in 1894, Percy Spencer, the self-taught scientist who discovered the power of microwave technology, was born. With an endlessly curious mind, Spencer spent much of his early life figuring out how things worked. Orphaned as a small boy, Spencer had little schooling before he entered the workforce. But a fascination with electricity and nights of studying on his own led to a job with a new firm in Cambridge Raytheon. During World War II, Spencer and his co-workers developed technology that gave the Allies a critical edge in radar detection. Later, a set of simple experiments based on everyday experiences resulted in the first microwave oven, the 750-pound, five-foot-tall RadarRange. Percy Spencer, a New England farm boy who never completed grammar school, grew up to be one of the world's most successful and respected electrical engineers. One colleague with a degree from M.I.T. suggested that Spencer's lack of formal education may have been an asset. "The educated scientist knows many things won't work. Percy doesn't know what can't be done." The boy who never finished grammar school eventually earned "the respect of every physicist in the country, not only for his ingenuity, but for what he has learned about physics by absorbing it through his skin." Spencer was born in Howland, Maine. When his parents died, the boy was sent to live with an aunt who made her living as an itinerant weaver. The two traveled about New England, existing on what she earned from weaving and what he made doing any odd jobs he could find. He had to "solve [his] own situation," as he later remembered; in doing so, he learned how to get things done. Spencer's "Yankee ingenuity" what Readers' Digest called his "itch to know" would later help him solve engineering problems that others had either failed to notice or given up on. Spencer left school in the fifth grade to take a factory job. Four years later, the owners of a local paper mill decided to install electricity. Even though the 16-year-old Percy knew nothing about electricity, he signed on to help install the system. He learned by trial and error and studied textbooks at night; by the time the project was finished, Percy Spencer was a skilled electrician. The new fields of electricity and wireless technology caught the young man's imagination. When he learned of the heroic role radio operators had played during the sinking of the Titanic, he joined the Navy so he could learn to be one of them. His lack of formal education meant that he had to teach himself trigonometry, calculus, chemistry, physics, and metallurgy at night. After he was discharged from the Navy at the end of WWI, the 25-year-old set off to pursue his passionate interest in electricity. About the same time, Lawrence Marshall and Vannevar Bush, who had been roommates at Tufts University in Medford, were also thinking about ways to put electricity to practical use. Thanks to Bush's position on the M.I.T. faculty, the men had good connections in the business world and in the university. They decided that electricity could be applied to labor saving devices for the household. In 1922 they founded the American Appliance Company in Cambridge; three years later, the company added Percy Spencer to its three-man staff. In October of 1925, the company's name was changed to Raytheon ("rai" from the old French "beam of light" and "theon" from the Greek "from the gods"). In 1934 it moved from Cambridge to a former button factory in Waltham. From there, it would become one of the world's leading technology firms with employees all over the world. Its early emphasis on household appliances would evolve into a specialization in defense and space electronics. It was Percy Spencer, with his Yankee way of problem solving, who was responsible for many of the company's biggest breakthroughs. His curiosity was legendary, and he had the ability to collaborate with highly educated physicists while pursuing his characteristic "let's tinker and see" approach. On |
How many masts does a 'Sloop' have? | Is The Sailing Sloop the Simplest of All Cruising Sailboat Rigs? Is a Sailing Sloop the Best Rig for Cruising? For ultimate windward performance, nothing beats a deep-fin keeled sailing sloop with a tall, high aspect ratio Bermuda rig (also known as a Marconi rig). Low aspect ratio sails are short and squat while high aspect ones are tall and narrow, or long and narrow like the wings on a high-performance sailplane. But unlike sailplanes - which, being unrestrained by land or water, are always heading directly into the apparent wind - we sailors aren't always beating to windward. In fact most of us go to some lengths to avoid it if we can. High Aspect Ratio Sloop Rig Very high aspect ratio sloop rigs are only really appropriate for racing sailboats, where windward performance is vital for success. Such rigs rapidly lose their efficiency when even slightly off the wind, which is why successful racing sailboats carry an extensive sail wardrobe with sails to cater for all conditions. This is a route we cruising sailboaters don't want to go down, so the extreme versions of sloops aren't for the likes of us, particularly as we may have difficulty of getting eight crew members to sit out when going to windward... High Aspect Ratio - great to windward. Low Aspect Ratio - better off the wind. Sailing sloops with moderate rigs though, are probably the most popular of all cruising sailboats. With just a single mast, two sails (a foresail or headsail, and a mainsail) and the minimum of rigging and sail control lines they are relatively simple to operate and less expensive than two-masted ketch rigs. There are two sailing sloop variants - masthead rigs and fractional rigs. Masthead Rigged Sailing Sloops A Varne 27 Masthead Sloop The masthead sloop is the simpler rig of the two, with the forestay attached at the top of the mast. Foresails of various sizes can be set on the forestay, from small 'working' jibs through to large 130% deck-sweeping genoas. Incidentally, foresails are called jibs if the clew of the sail doesn't reach farther aft than the mast and genoas when it does. So the 'luff perpendicular' of a 130% genoa is 30% longer than the distance between the mast and the stemhead - known as the 'J' measurement. Deck-sweeping genoas such as these create a wide blind-spot off the leeward bow. Unwanted surprises and chance encounters will be far fewer if the clew is cut higher, providing forward visibility from the cockpit under the foot of the sail. Nowadays however, the headsail is set on a furling gear, with the mainsail being either slab-reefed or equipped with in-mast or in-boom furling gear . The Double-Headed Masthead Rig A Double-Headed Masthead Rig on this Outboard 44 sloop This arrangement shouldn't be confused with the cutter rig, where both foresails (a high-cut yankee and a staysail) can be set at the same time. With the double headed rig it's one or the other. The foremost sail will be the larger of the two - often a 150% genoa - and the other perhaps a jib that just fills the fore-triangle. With the larger sail set, it must be furled before tacking and only unfurled when the on the other tack. Few, if any, boats come off the production line with the double headsail rig in place but it can be retro-fitted on some boats - and this article from Sail Magazine shows how... Fractionally Rigged Sailing Sloops A Fractional Rig on this Bavaria 44 With the fractional rig the forestay is attached at a point further down the mast, leaving the top section of the mast unsupported from forward. To maintain sail area the smaller jib is compensated by a larger main, which provides the following benefits: In rising winds the largest and most powerful sail is usually reefed first. On a fractional rig this is the mainsail. It's much easier and quicker to reef the mainsail than change the jib - though that's not the case if you have a sailing sloop with a roller reefing headsail . With the shorter hoist spinnakers are smaller and easier to control than the larger ones flown on masthead sloops. Downwind the larger main gives more drive, |
Which British artist painted the series 'A Rake's Progress' in 1735? | A Rake's Progress | artble.com A Rake's Progress A Rake's Progress Story / Theme Plate 3: Cavorting with prostitutes Plate 5: Marrying an old maid In A Rake's Progress Hogarth depicts the story of Tom Rakewell, a young man who inherits money from his late father and squanders it on expensive clothes, prostitutes and gambling. Although Tom is not portrayed as an evil character, he is certainly out of his depth, thrown into a life trying to emulate the aristocracy without the knowledge or the funds to sustain it. Over eight plates Hogarth illustrates the life of Tom Rakewell; after losing his father and his fortune, he indulging in orgies and drunkenly cavorting with prostitutes. Having squandered his fortune Tom is forced to marry an older, wealthy woman in order to pay his debts. However, his attention is directed at the maid rather than his new wife. He then loses his second fortune and is sent to the debtor's jail and eventually ends up in the notorious Bedlam Hospital for the insane which is full of a range of characters. Tom is comforted by the ever present Sarah Young, the maid he so greatly admires. A Rake's Progress Inspirations for the Work Plate 6: A gambling den at Soho's White Club Plate 7: The notorious Fleet debtor's prison Plate 8: Bedlam Debtors' prison: Hogarth's father was detained in Fleet debtor's prison for most of his childhood. Although the artist never talked about this in any of his biographical writings it must have had a profound effect on him. Certainly the conditions which Tom Rakewell found himself in must have been very similar to that of Hogarth's father. Bedlam: Bedlam was an infamous mental hospital in the 18th century and was open for viewing by the public for a small fee. Run by the infamous Baron Henry Brougham, there were many accounts of inmates being badly treated and abused. Hogarth's use of this setting reflects the 18th century view that madness was a result of moral weakness. Local scandals: The social scandals of the day can only have been inspirations for this satirical attack on the upper classes. Wealthy young men were often seen frequenting the drinking holes and brothels of London. Gambling and drinking were so popular that it's very likely Hogarth had read about or knew men in similar positions. It was certainly very common for a poor young man to marry an older woman for her money. Hogarth's Moral Values: In all of Hogarth's paintings his strong moral code is very evident and he uses his work almost as an excuse to preach to society. A Presbyterian upbringing and strong moral standing meant that Hogarth was keen to use art as a way to shock the general public into action, concerning the vices and addictions that he felt were ruining English society. A Rake's Progress Analysis William Hogarth Composition: In A Rake's Progress Hogarth uses his theories on the analysis of beauty by including numerous characters within the scene and using symbolism to create an overcrowded composition in which the narrative is very clear. The artist also uses his serpentine curves and his lighting techniques highlight various characters and aspects, while lesser characters are in the shadowy parts of the painting. Painting style: These works were later made into engravings and became publically available, being displayed in public buildings as well as private houses. Hogarth's style of painting is reminiscent to that of the Rococo fashion where loose lines and free hand movement dominate the work. Color palette: A rich color palette is also used in bright and muted tones as Hogarth makes red his primary color to accentuate the characters in the smoky tavern and dingy buildings. He uses many brown tones in these works and overall warm colors dominate, with numerous chiaroscuro techniques. A Rake's Progress Critical Reception Brian Sewell Industry and Idleness , 1747: Produced later than A Rake's Progress, this series is darker and although still satirical, has a shocking quality to it which is not present in Hogarth's earlier offerings. These plates illustrate the story of two apprentices who |
Which country has a currency called the 'Kip'? | LAK - Lao or Laotian Kip rates, news, and tools LAK - Lao or Laotian Kip Laos, Kip The Lao or Laotian Kip is the currency of Laos. Our currency rankings show that the most popular Laos Kip exchange rate is the LAK to USD rate . The currency code for Kips is LAK, and the currency symbol is ₭. Below, you'll find Lao or Laotian Kip rates and a currency converter. You can also subscribe to our currency newsletters with daily rates and analysis, read the XE Currency Blog , or take LAK rates on the go with our XE Currency Apps and website. |
The 'Criollo' is a breed of horse native to which continent? | Argentine Criollo | International Museum of the Horse South America About the Breed The Argentine Criollo is the result of selective breeding of the baguales, feral horses of the Pampas region of Argentina, by the gauchos of the region for a robust and useful horse. Today this horse is the national horse of Argentina and is a great source of pride for that country. Essentially the baguales of the Pampas and their ancestors, the Criollo, derive from a single source -- the bloodlines of 16th century Spanish stock introduced to the continent by the conquistadors. Many of these Spanish horses were abandoned by or escaped from these early immigrants. They formed feral herds that roamed the Pampas, the grassland area stretching north, south and west from the delta of the Rio de la Plata near Buenos Aires. The baguales also mixed with horses brought through the region as people migrated back and forth from Brazil, Uruguay and Chile. Portuguese and Dutch horses also had an impact on these feral horses as they were brought to the region from Brazil. It is the influence of these horses that distinguish the Criollo from the horses of Peru and Colombia. Many travelers and explorers reported seeing tremendous numbers of wild horses in the Pampas. Some recorded seeing herds numbering in the thousands. The native tribesmen of the region soon discovered the great value of possessing these horses. Much like the Native Americans of the North American West, the horse increased the mobility of the tribes and they soon became expert horsemen. The Spanish population also depended on these horses in settling this vast new territory. However, as in North America, as the settlers moved into the lands occupied the native tribes they began to bring change to the Pampas. Fences crops and livestock breeding began to take effect on the feral herds. In 1806 and subsequently in 1825, the British introduced the Thoroughbred to Argentina when they invaded the region. The French who brought the Percheron with them soon followed. The native Criollo horse was therefore, "improved upon" by crossing them with the Thoroughbred to make them lighter and more elegant or with the Percheron to make them larger, heavier animals suitable for draft work. With all this uncontrolled crossing, the Criollo horse of the Argentinean Pampas was threatened with extinction by the end of the nineteenth century In 1917, the Sociedad Rural de Argentina was formed in order to preserve the "creole" horse of Argentina. The group was able to locate a herd of 200 mares that had been kept by the native Indian population in the southern provinces. This herd became the foundation for the rehabilitation of the old breed. At first the horse was known as the Argentinean, then the name was changed to the Argentine Criollo. Today is also known as simply Criollo, since the horses of Brazil and Uruguay have been determined to be of the same type and ancestry. The Criollo is known worldwide for its remarkable endurance and stamina. In 1925-28, A. F. Tschiffely rode from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Washington, DC, a distance of 10,000 miles, with two Criollo geldings. Both horses soundly made the trip and lived to an old age back in Argentina. Annually, The Criollo Breeders Association organizes an endurance ride or "raid" to test the stamina of the purebred Criollo horse. The ride lasts 14 days and covers 465 miles (750 km) and must be completed in less than seventy-five hours. The minimum weight the horses must carry is approximately 250 pounds of rider and tack. They are allowed no food other than that found along the trail. The endurance ride is used as a way of choosing quality-breeding stock that will pass their unusual stamina on to their offspring. Today, the Criollo is mainly a working cow horse. It is also used for pleasure riding and rodeo events as it is easy to handle, agile and quite fast. Although purebred Criollo horses are not used for polo, the cross of this horse and the English Thoroughbred has produced the ideal polo pony that possess the stamina and temperament of the Criollo |
Apart from pasta, what is the main ingredient of 'Spaghetti Alla Vougole'? | Spaghetti Vongole | Pasta Recipes | Jamie Oliver Recipes Tap For Ingredients Method Put a pan of water on to boil. While that’s happening, sort through your cleaned clams and if there are any that aren’t tightly closed, give them a sharp tap. If they don’t close, throw them away. Put a large pan with a lid on a high heat and let it heat up. Finely slice the parsley stalks, then put them to one side and roughly chop the leaves. Peel and chop the garlic, quarter the tomatoes and get your wine ready. Add the pasta to the boiling water with a good pinch of salt and cook according to packet instructions until al dente. About 5 minutes before your pasta is ready, get ready to start cooking – you'll have to be quick about this, so no mucking about! Put 4 generous lugs of extra virgin olive oil into the hot pan and add the garlic, parsley stalks and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Crumble in the dried chilli and add the chopped tomatoes. Stir everything around constantly and just as the garlic starts to colour, tip in the clams and pour in the wine. It will splutter and steam, so give everything a good shake and put the lid on the pan. After about 3 or 4 minutes the clams will start to open, so keep shuffling the pan around until all of them have opened. Take the pan off the heat. Get rid of any clams that haven't opened. By now your pasta should be just about perfect. Drain and add to the pan of clams along with the parsley leaves and an extra drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Stir or toss for a further minute or two to let the beautiful seashore juices from the clams be absorbed into the pasta. Serve right away. No sane Italian would eat this dish without some fresh hunks of bread to mop up the juices. Beautiful! PS The first time you make this it will be good, but you might find things don't come together exactly at the right time. But don't worry, this dish is all about confidence and the more you make this, the more you'll find the pasta and clams are ready and perfect at the same time. And then it will be great! • from Jamie does... |
The 'Cordoba' is the unit of currency in which Central American country? | Money in Central America | Frommer's Money advertisement High inflation in many Central American countries means the dollar remains strong in the region. El Salvador has scrapped its own currency and made the U.S. dollar its official currency. The dollar is also the official currency in Panama, although it is used in conjunction with the balboa. In other Central American countries, you can expect the local currency to fluctuate while you're there, usually resulting in a better exchange rate for foreigners. Note that most vendors prefer small bills and exact change. It's almost impossible to find someone who has change for a large bill. Many ATMs give out money in multiples of one or five, so try to request odd denominations of money. For larger sums, try to withdraw in a multiple of 500 instead of 1,000, for instance. Here's a general idea of what things cost throughout Central America: a taxi from the airport to downtown cities runs $12 to $18 (£6-£9); a double room at a budget hotel with private bathroom, $20 to $50 (£10-£25); a double room at a moderate hotel, $80 to $120 (£40-£60); a double room at an expensive hotel, $150 to $250 (£75-£125); a small bottle of water, 50¢ (25p); a cup of coffee, $1 to $1.50 (50p-75p); admission to most national parks $10 (£5); lunch at a simple restaurant, $3 to $6 (£1.50-£3); and a three-course dinner for one without wine at a fancier restaurant, $15 to $25 (£7.50-£13). Currency In most countries in Central America, you can use American dollars without much of a problem. But if you're traveling in rural areas, it's always useful to have the local currency on hand. A list of currencies for all the countries in this guide is below. Some prices throughout this book, particularly hotel rates, are quoted in U.S. dollars since local currencies can fluctuate, though we also give you prices in British pounds (at a ratio of .50 U.S. dollars to 1 U.K. pound). Note: Because of high inflation and volatile exchange rates, prices quoted here may vary greatly in accuracy. Belize -- The Belize dollar, abbreviated BZ$, is the official currency of Belize. It is pegged to the U.S. dollar at a ratio of 2 Belize dollars to 1 U.S. dollar, or 4 Belize dollars to the U.K. pound. Both currencies are acceptable at almost any business or establishment around the country. Denominations include 50¢ and $1 coins, while notes come in 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 denominations. Guatemala -- The unit of currency in Guatemala is the quetzal. In June 2008, there were approximately 7.4 quetzales to the American dollar, or 14.8 quetzales to the U.K. pound, but because the quetzal does fluctuate, you can expect this rate to change. There are 1 quetzal coins and paper notes in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 quetzales. El Salvador -- El Salvador uses the U.S. dollar as its national currency. Prices in that chapter are quoted in American and British currency only. Honduras -- The Honduran unit of currency is called a lempira. It currently hovers at approximately 19 to 1 with the American dollar, and 38 to 1 with the U.K. pound. It comes in paper denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 100, and 500 lempiras. There are 100 centavos in a lempira and they come in coin forms of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 centavos. Nicaragua -- The official Nicaraguan currency is the córdoba (it is sometimes referred to as a peso). It currently rates at approximately 19 to 1 with the American dollar, and 38 to 1 with the U.K. pound. It is made up of 100 centavos. Money is denominated in notes of 10, 20, 50, 100, and 500 córdobas. Coins are made of 1 and 5 córdobas and 50 centavos. Costa Rica -- The unit of currency in Costa Rica is the colón. In June 2008, there were approximately 520 colones to the American dollar and 1,040 colones to the British pound. Because of this high exchange rate, prices in the Costa Rica chapter are quoted only in American and British currency. The colón is divided into 100 céntimos. Currently, two types of coins are in circulation. The older and larger nickel-alloy coins come in denominations of 10, 25, and 50 céntimos |
Who in 1996 married Antonio Banderas, her co-star in 'Too Much'? | Melanie Griffith, 51, looks better than ever as she joins husband Antonio Banderas for Rita Wilson gig | Daily Mail Online comments She was considered to be one of the most stylish and sexy women in cinema. Radiating the Hitchcock blonde charm she inherited from her mother Tippi Hedren, Melanie Griffith, now 54, added her own warmth into the mix. And last night she was back to her very best as she joined her husband Antonio Banderas for a night on the town. Solid as a rock: A fresh-faced Melanie Griffith looked elegant as she was escorted to the Troubadour for Rita's gig last night It was the elegant Griffiths of yore who stalked the sidewalk in West Hollywood last night, in a cool black ensemble. The same woman who survived the cruel fashions of the 80s' with aplomb, and shone in underrated roles in Pacific Heights and The Bonfire of the Vanities which saw her head into the '90s with a strong career ahead of her. But the wife of handsome Antonio Banderas,51, always had personal demons to battle, both in terms of substance abuse (she struggled long and hard with cocaine) and body image concerns. When she married Banderasin 1996, nobody expected it to last, least of all it seemed at times... Griffith herself. Looking sharp: Melanie looked younger than she has in many years and was in high spirits as she signed autographs Keeping it simple: Melanie's black ensemble took years off her But it did, and lately the couple have seemed happier than ever, and last night Melanie looked better than ever as the couple stepped out to support their friend Rita Wilson at the Troubadour club in LA. Tom Hanks wife is launching a career as a singer, and the devoted couple showed out to offer her support. Griffith looked more relaxed than she has in years, and more natural. Banderas has said of his wife in the pasy: 'Hollywood stars are not supposed to be perfection. I don't believe in perfection. I think it is a mistake. Weathering storms together: Melanie, who is completely sober these days, took the wheel as they left the legendary venue Loyal husband: The Spanish actor has stood by his wife throughout her many difficulties The mother-of-three has also been accused of having a 'trout pout', when lip fillers are used to create massive smackers reminiscent of fish. Melanie had been filming The Hot Flashes in New Orleans, a film about a basketball team of middle-aged women co-starring Brooke Shields and Darryl Hannah. The actress was cast as Clementine Winks in the new comedy, but walked off the set last month. She posted a statement on her Twitter account saying: ' I am sorry to say that due to 'creative differences' I will no longer be in The Hot Flashes. But I love all you wonderful people of NO! Love.' Lost in conversation: Sixteen years married and the pair still seem to have much to talk about Star-studded event: Rita Wilson is Hollywood royalty, so it's understandable that Banderas and co came out to support her She's had a tumultuous life, at age 14, Griffith began dating 22-year old actor Don Johnson who co-starred with her mother in The Harrad Experiment, in which Griffith was an extra. The relationship culminated in a six-month marriage in 1976 and Tatum O'Neal alleged in her 2004 autobiography that around that time, she (then 12) and Griffith (then 18) participated in an opium-fueled orgy in a Paris hotel room. In September 1981, Griffith married Steven Bauer, her co-star in the TV film She's in the Army Now. Star of the show: Rita leaves her show with friend, and Bruce's wife, Patti Springsteen No missing persons here: Without a Trace star Anthony LaPaglia rocked up to support his friend They have a son, Alexander, born on August 22, 1985. The couple divorced in 1987. Still got it: Melanie looked fab at the Coachella Festival last month, too Griffith later admitted to having problems with cocaine and liquor after her divorce from Bauer: 'What I did was drink myself to sleep at night and added if I wasn't with someone, I was an unhappy girl..' She checked into rehab in 1988 and during this time, she reunited with Johnson, became |
Who painted the picture called 'The Monarch Of The Glen'? | Monarch of the Glen Posters by Edwin Henry Landseer - AllPosters.co.uk About the Artist Customer Reviews In Sir Edwin Henry Landseer’s “Monarch of the Glen,” a magnificent buck regally surveys his territory. An exceptional British animal painter, Landseer (1802 – 1873) often endowed his subjects with human traits. The artist created many detailed stag studies inspired by stags he had seen on his frequent visits to Scotland. The image of the stag has been used by Pear’s soap company, John Dewar and Sons distiller and The Hartford Financial Services Group. Animals display a range of human deep emotions in Sir Edwin Henry Landseer’s sentimental paintings. The English artist (1802 – 1873) was a gifted child who first exhibited at the Royal Academy when he was only 13. Through careful study of dead animals, he was able to paint horses, dogs and deer with incredible precision. During trips to the Scottish Highlands, he found inspiration for his remarkable stag paintings. Widely admired for his work, the painter was elected to the Royal Academy in 1831 and knighted in 1850. Average Customer Rating |
After Everest and K2 (Godwin Austin) which is the third largest mountain on earth? | What is the highest peak in India: K2 or Godwin Austen? - Quora Quora Written Jan 29, 2014 None. K2 lies in Pakistan-administered Kashmir , which is claimed by India, while Godwin Austen is a glacier not a peak. The highest peak in India is Kangchenjunga and is shared by India and Nepal. The highest peak entirely within the country is Nanda Devi. Written Oct 28, 2015 Twice? How about at least 5 times? I mean, the brain really has some issues getting around the photo that I am about to show you. Make sure you notice that I said photo. As in... just one. Let me present you... the cover of VLP's Terrain album, masterfully crafted by Hungarian photographer Bela Borsodi. Surely that can't be just one photo, right? Wrong... it really is! Updated Jul 16, 2015 When I was your age, being over 30 meant being old. But when I was 20, I realized my mistake. It was those over 40 who were actually old. Now I'm 33, and I finally know that old people are those over 50. (...to be updated) Updated Oct 9 A fact that sounds pretty ‘BS’ is that you can see Africa from Spain! If you go to the Rock of Gibraltar (or the surrounding Spanish coast), you can look across the strait and see Morocco! It's interesting that that tiny stretch of water practically separates two different worlds, cultures, and continents. I also find it interesting that very few people know that you can see Africa from Europe. I... |
What is the capital of the state of Tennessee? | Capital Cities of Tennessee Capital Cities of Tennessee [ Jonesborough ] [ Greeneville ] [ Knoxville ] [ Kingston ] [ Murfreesboro ] [ Nashville ] Six of Tennessee's cities have served as the capital of the State. Two cities have been the capital more than once, while one city was the capital for only one day. Each of these six cities has had an interesting part to play in the history of Tennessee. Jonesborough The oldest city in Tennessee is Jonesborough . Jonesborough was named for Willie Jones, a North Carolina legislator who championed his state's westward movement. Founded in 1779, Jonesborough became the capital of the State of Franklin in December 1784. Franklin functioned as a state until 1788, but was never recognized by Congress. Jonesborough was the first town in Tennessee to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places . Jonesborough is known for its National Storytelling Festival , its International Storytelling Center , and is recognized as the storytelling capital of the world. Return to top Greeneville The second capital of the State of Franklin was Greeneville. Greeneville was founded in 1783 and served as the capital of Franklin from 1785-1788. Greeneville was named for Revolutionary War hero Nathanael Greene. The Andrew Johnson National Historic Site is located in Greeneville. There are tours available of Johnson's home and place of burial on Monument Hill in the National Cemetery . Return to top Knoxville Knoxville was the capital of the Territory of the United States South of the River Ohio from 1792 until 1796. Knoxville served as the capital of Tennessee on two occasions, the first time from 1796 until 1812 and then a second time from 1817 to 1818. Knoxville was named for Henry Knox, the Secretary of War. The main campus of The University of Tennessee is in Knoxville. Knoxville is the home of the Knoxville Museum of Art and Knoxville Opera and hosts many festivals, most notably, the Dogwood Arts Festival , which began in 1961 after author John Gunther called Knoxville "the ugliest city in America." City officials resolved to change the city's image and began planting dogwood trees. The first trail opened in 1955. In 1982, the Knoxville hosted the World's Fair and celebrated the 25th anniversary of the fair this year. Return to top Kingston Kingston was the capital of Tennessee for one day! On September 21, 1807, the Tennessee General Assembly met in Kingston, declared it to be the State's capital, passed one item, and then adjourned. That one item was the acquisition of Cherokee territory that was known as Fort Southwest Point. The Indians had ceded the land around the Fort to the State with the provision that it would be named the State capital, which it was, but only for one day. Before the Indians realized that they had been tricked, the capital was moved back to Knoxville. Kingston was named for landowner Major Robert King. Return to top Murfreesboro Murfreesboro was Tennessee's capital city from 1818 until 1826. The capital was moved to the middle of the State as the population moved to the middle and western grand divisions of Tennessee. Murfreesboro was named for Revolutionary War hero Colonel Hardy Murfree. In 1911, Middle Tennessee State University opened in Murfreesboro. Return to top Nashville The current capital of Tennessee is Nashville. Nashville/Davidson County has a metropolitan government. This very progressive city is one of the few Tennessee cities that has online city services on its website. The citizens of Metro Nashville enjoy a beautiful downtown public library and the new Schermerhorn Symphony Center . Nashville began as Fort Nashborough in 1779 and was incorporated as the City of Nashville in 1806. Nashville was the capital of Tennessee twice. The first time was from 1812-1817. In 1826, Nashville became the permanent capital of the State of Tennessee. With the arrival of the Grand Old Opry in 1925, Nashville was well on its way to becoming Music City USA . Email the Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau: [email protected] |
Which acid is contained in Rhubarb leaves? | Poison Information | The Rhubarb Compendium The Rhubarb Compendium More than you ever wanted to know about rhubarb You are here Poison Information dan - Fri, 04/09/2010 - 19:21 Rhubarb contains oxalate, which have been reported to cause poisoning when large quantities of raw or cooked leaves are ingested. The poison in rhubarb Oxalates are contained in all parts of rhubarb plants, especially in the green leaves. There is some evidence that anthraquinone glycosides are also present and may be partly responsible. It is not clear as to the exact source of poisoning from rhubarb, possibly a result of both compounds. The stalks contain low levels of oxalates, so this does not cause problems. Chemical Composition of Rhubarb 7 - 34 mg/100g During World War I rhubarb leaves were recommended as a substitute for other veggies that the war made unavailable. Apparently there were cases of acute poisoning and even some deaths. Some animals, including goats and swine, have also been poisoned by ingesting the leaves. The biodynamic (toxicity) mechanism by which oxalic acid works is somewhat different from organic poisons and is more analogous to heavy metal poisoning. Organic poisons often work through at the biochemical level, e.g. cyanide by interfering with respiration at the cellular level, strychnine by screwing up inter-synaptic transmission. There are many molecular substances in foods which offer no nutritional benefit, and must be processed and excreted. Oxalic acid, for example, is excreted in the urine, and its crystals are commonly found in microscopic urinalysis. Too much oxalic acid in the urine will result in kidney or bladder stones. Calcium combines with oxalic acid to form the less soluble salt, calcium oxalate, which is also found in kidney stones. Plant leaves, especially rhubarb, cabbage, spinach, and beet tops, contain oxalic acid. Oxalic acid is also found in potatoes and peas. Vitamin C is metabolized to oxalic acid; it contributes to over-saturation of the urine with crystals and possibly to stone formation. More about Oxalic acid Oxalic acid is a strong acid of the composition HOOC-COOH, which crystallizes as the ortho-acid (HO)3 CC (OH)3 . It is sometimes also called "ethane diacid". It occurs naturally in some vegetables (like rhubarb). The can also be produced by heating sodium formate and treating the resulting oxides with sulfuric acid. It can also be obtained by the action of nitric acid on sugar, or of strong alkali's on sawdust. The product is normally traded as colorless crystals with a melting point of 101.5?C, and can be dissolved in water or alcohol. Oxalic acid reduces iron compounds, and is therefore used in metal polishes, stain removers, and writing inks. When it absorbs oxygen, it is converted to the volatile carbon dioxide and to water, and it is used as a bleaching agent, in detergents, and as a mordant in dyeing processes. How toxic is rhubarb? 0.59 - 0.72 0.39 - 0.54 From an MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for Oxalic acid, LD50 (LD50 is the Median Lethal Dose, which is the dose of a drug or chemical predicted to produce a lethal effect in 50 percent of the subjects to whom the dose is given) in rats is 375 mg/kg. So for a person about 145 pounds (65.7 kg) that's about 25 grams of pure oxalic acid required to cause death. Rhubarb leaves are probably around 0.5% oxalic acid, so that you would need to eat quite a large serving of leaves, like 5 kg (11 lbs), to get that 24 grams of oxalic acid. Note that it will only require a fraction of that to cause sickness. Symptoms of Oxalic Acid Poisoning On the body body as a whole one might experience weakness, burning in the mouth, death from cardiovascular collapse; on the respiratory system - difficulty breathing; on the eyes, ears, nose, and throat - burning in the throat; one the gastrointestinal system - abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; and on the nervous system - Convulsions, coma. Precautions for rhubarb gardening |
In cookery, which vegetable is the basis for 'Soubise Sauce'? | Soubise Sauce Soubise Sauce Soubise Sauce is a white sauce in classical French cooking that is mildly onion-flavoured. It can be used on grilled meat or fish, or served with poultry dishes. It is based on Béchamel sauce (aka White Sauce.) Cooking Tips Make up 2 cups (1 pint / 500ml) of béchamel sauce. Set aside. Put 1/4 cup (2 oz / 50g) of finely chopped onion in a heat-proof bowl; add some water, and zap in microwave until the onion is softened, making sure the water doesn't boil away on you to dry out or brown the onion (the onion must not brown.) Drain. Add to béchamel sauce, along with a tablespoon or two of cream. Stir, adjust seasoning to taste. To serve, reheat, then strain out and discard the onion. History Notes Reputedly named after Charles de Rohan, Prince de Soubise (1715 to 4 July 1787). He was aide-de-camp to Louis XV and a friend of Madame Pompadour. Soubise is a town in France, in the département called "Charente-Maritime". Literature & Lore French Onion Sauce OR Soubise 483. Ingredients - 1/2 pint of Béchamel, No. 367, 1 bay-leaf, seasoning to taste of pounded mace and cayenne, 6 onions, a small piece of ham. Mode - Peel the onions and cut them in halves; put them in a stewpan, with just sufficient water to cover them, and add the bay-leaf, ham, cayenne, and mace; be careful to keep the lid closely shut, and simmer them until tender. Take them out and drain thoroughly; rub them through a tammy or sieve (an old one does for the purpose) with a wooden spoon, and put them to 1/2 pint of Béchamel; keep stirring over the fire until it boils, when serve. If it should require any more seasoning, add it to taste. Time - 3/4 hour to boil the onions. Average cost, 10d. for this quantity. Sufficient for a moderate-sized dish." -- Mrs Beeton. 1861. |
On which road in London would you find the Natural History Museum? | Getting here | Natural History Museum Natural History Museum Book a visit for your school on +44 (0)20 7942 5555. Sign up for our emails Full name Email address Sign up We will use your personal information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. View our privacy notice Admission is free. There is a charge for some temporary exhibitions. The Museum has two entrances, on Exhibition Road and Queen's Gate. The Queen's Gate entrance is best for visiting Dinosaurs , and the Exhibition Road entrance is best for Wildlife Photographer of the Year and Volcanoes and Earthquakes . Please note that the Cromwell Road entrance is closed until summer 2017. By Tube The nearest Tube stations are Gloucester Road and South Kensington on the District, Piccadilly and Circle lines. Both stations are approximately five minutes’ walk from the Museum. Use the Transport for London Journey Planner to find the quickest route to the Museum. By bus Routes 14, 49, 70, 74, 345, 360, 414, 430 and C1 stop close to the Museum. By bicycle There are cycle racks on Exhibition Road. The nearest Barclays Cycle Hire docking stations are outside our Exhibition Road entrance and on Thurloe Place, near South Kensington Tube station. By coach For groups travelling by coach, the drop-off point is on Cromwell Road. By car We do not have parking facilities on-site and parking around the Museum is limited. Disabled parking We have a small number of parking spaces on-site for Blue Badge holders. Please book in advance by calling us on +44 (0)20 7942 6230. You can access these spaces via Queen’s Gate, SW7 5HD, to the west of the Museum. There are also twelve Blue Badge parking spaces on Exhibition Road. These spaces are managed by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and cannot be booked in advance. You can park there for four hours between 8.30 and 18.30. Find out more on the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's website . |
'Baron Hardup' is a character in which pantomime? | Cinderella Cinderella To order scripts ISBN 1-873855-14-1 Cast List Scenes Extract Notes Introduction A pantomime written in a traditional style, but at the same time refreshingly different, Cinderella treats your cast to some well made characters and dialogue, and conspires to involve your audience to the maximum. There are many opportunities for song and dance, including 23 suggested titles, and plenty of scope for including an undefined number of senior and junior chorus members in the show. Principals: Male 6, Female 6, Indeterminate 2 © John Owen Smith 1989 Gloria, her sister - a bad, but incompetent Fairy Puck, a peripatetic Pixie Elves, Imps, Fairies, etc. (junior chorus) The Mortals: Cinderella, his daughter by his first wife (principal girl) Petunia & Nasturtium (Petty & Nasty), Ugly Sisters, imported daughters of his second wife Griselda, their mother and the Baron's second wife Buttons, the Baron's handyman The Prince Charming, heir to the throne of Concordia (principal boy) Dandini, Aide to the Prince Coachman The Prologue - Puck's Piece (Front of Tabs) Scene 1 - A Street in the Town (Full Set) Scene 2a - Gloria's grotto (Half Set) Scene 2b - A Room in the Palace (Front of Tabs) Scene 4a - In the Fairy Glen (Half Set) Scene 4b - Another Street in the Town (Front of Tabs) Scene 5 - Back in Baron Hardup's Kitchen (Full Set) **** INTERVAL **** The Interlogue - Gloria's grotto (Half Set) Scene 1 - At the Ball in the Palace (Full Set) Scene 2a - The Rumour Scene (Front of Tabs) Scene 2b - In the Fairy Glen Again (Half Set) Scene 3 - Again in Baron Hardup's Kitchen (Full Set) Scene 4 - Community Song (Front of Tabs) Scene 5 - In the Palace again (Full Set) Extract from Act I Scene 3 Squire What have we come for Baldock? Baldock Two asses, Squire. Squire Two asses? What are you talking about? Baldock That's what it says here - you wrote it, look - "Two asses". Squire Give me that, let's have a look! "To assess", you ass, "To assess"! Two asses indeed! We know where one of them is, don't we! Baldock It's your writing, Squire. Squire It's your education you mean. You're incompetent Baldock, what are you? Baldock Income bent, Squire. Squire Bent! Yes, you're probably that too. (To Buttons and Cinders) We're here to assess the assets, calculate the cash, work out the wealth, list the lot and tot up the total. Cinders Well, of all the cheek! Buttons There's not a lot to tot! Squire We'll see. Squire (To Baldock) You start upstairs, Baldock, and I'll start down-stairs. Baldock Upstairs. Righto, Squire. (Baldock exits upstage left) Buttons You'd better start through here, (guides Squire upstage right), but I'm afraid it won't take you long. (Squire exits upstage right) Buttons (To Cinders) Now, where were we? Cinders About to make supper. Buttons Right, well let's get on with it before the Squire ... (he is interrupted by shrieks and horrendous screams from upstairs). Oh my goodness, what's happened now? Cinders I think Baldock's just found Daddy's hidden assets! (The Ugly Sisters rush on from upstage left) Nasty There's a man in my room! Petty And mine! Cinders He can't be in both at the same time. Nasty There I was embroiled in my boudoir, when this fearsome face leered round the door at me. Buttons Poor fellow! Petty And I was in the middle of my make-up when the monster appeared in my mirror! Buttons I wonder he survived! Nasty What's he up to, that's what I'd like to know. Petty Up to no good, I'll be bound. Nasty Fancy, just barging in on us like that - two defenceless females. I mean, anything might have happened. Buttons Unlikely, I would say. Producer's Notes This pantomime uses three different full set scenes, separated by half set or front of curtain scenes to allow for backstage activity. Directions given are those used in the original production, but use your imagination according to the facilities available to you. (In the event, we didn't fly Puck out of the Prologue!). A list of songs used in the original production is included for your guidance. Where speci |
Which British city is served by 'Abbotsinch Airport'? | B&B near Glasgow Airport - Cheap Hotels with Parking Shuttle I don't have specific dates yet Budget Accommodation at GLA International Airport Search for the best deals (also last minute offers) for hotels, b&b’s and apartments! Cheap hotels close can be found less than a mile from the Glasgow airport terminal and there are always rooms available. Low cost accommodation like this is ideal as you will not be rushing around on your day of departure. There are several excellent reasonably priced b&b’s within the same radius of the terminal and if you are expecting to be departing in the morning or early afternoon, a bed and breakfast room or guest house is the most ideal accommodation for you. Cheap Hotels near Glasgow International Airport Enjoy a good night’s sleep and a filling breakfast before heading to check in your bags. Some of the finest b&b’s in the city are located near this international terminal and there is no shortage of different options. Glaswegians are very friendly and a stay at a well priced bed and breakfast or affordable hotel (motel) will enlighten this fact with impeccable style. Many establishments provide free Wifi and car parking. Some have an airport shuttle service. Stay safe and enjoy your trip. Glasgow Int. Airport – the second busiest terminal in Scotland Glasgow airport is the second busiest terminal in Scotland, following Edinburgh , and handles over 5 million passengers every year. This international terminal is located around 6 miles from the city centre and is the eighth busiest in the United Kingdom. Glasgow airport is owned by Heathrow Airport Holdings (formerly British Airport Authority) and was opened in 1966 after it was decided that a new international terminal was required to serve the city. The other airport near Glasgow is Prestwick airport, located 29 miles from central Glasgow in Scotland. Ownership passed to what was then the BAA in 1975 and by 1989, they unveiled a huge development plan which included extending the terminal building to create space for an international departure lounge. The terminal now has three piers and can handle a capacity of 9 million passengers every year. Over the last couple of decades, several more changes have been made to this terminal and its surroundings. This includes cheap hotels and duty free shopping areas being constructed. Plans have been unveiled to build a new runway and it is expected that this terminal will deal with more than 24 million passengers annually by 2030. This terminal is very accessible by road or rail as there are excellent bus routes and a shuttle service which operates every half an hour. If you are travelling to the city by train, you will arrive at the Paisley Gilmour Street station which is just over a mile from the terminal and directly accessible by jumping on the McGill 757 bus from the city centre. Getting there by car is easy as the M8 goes directly past the Glasgow terminal and there are numerous motorways in the region offering access to this road. There are thousands of long stay parking spaces available, however if you are simply waiting there to pick someone up, car parks 1 and 2 are the best places to go for cheap short stay parking. There is plenty of overnight accommodation in the area which will situate you on the route of the shuttle service, should you need to arrive the day before your departure. Guest rooms to let can be acquired for as little as 20 pounds and will provide you with all you need before jetting off. Places to Stay – Accommodation to let before or after your flight One of the cheapest hotels beside the airport that you might want to check out is 3 star Travelodge Glasgow Airport Hotel. This Travelodge is located on the Glasgow Airport Business Complex 1 mile for the airport terminal and has a 24-hour shuttle-bus service to and from the airport. Hotel that very cheap rooms close and convenient to the airport for an easy way to catch a flight. Another property that often offer very cheap rates is very popular 3 star Express by Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport. This newly refurbished hotel is |
Which musical contains the songs 'True Love' and 'Well Did You Ever'? | Bing Crosby & Frank Sinatra - Well, Did You Evah (High Society) - YouTube Bing Crosby & Frank Sinatra - Well, Did You Evah (High Society) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Feb 5, 2009 Aus dem Film "Die oberen Zehntausend" (High Society). Category |
Who composed the coronation anthem 'Zadok The Priest'? | Zadok the Priest — Choir of Westminster Abbey - YouTube Zadok the Priest — Choir of Westminster Abbey 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 Apr 14, 2011 Handel's Coronation Anthem No. 1 (Zadok the Priest) for chorus & orchestra. HWV 258. Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey. Category |
Which car company produces the 'Yaris' model? | About Toyota Email Save Toyota is a Japanese brand whose refined, well-designed vehicles have earned it a great deal of popularity. Toyotas also have a superb record for reliability and durability, which goes a long way toward justifying their typically high purchase prices. For buyers who plan on owning their new vehicles for a long... Read more Toyota history Toyota is a Japanese brand whose refined, well-designed vehicles have earned it a great deal of popularity. Toyotas also have a superb record for reliability and durability, which goes a long way toward justifying their typically high purchase prices. For buyers who plan on owning their new vehicles for a long time, the Toyota marque is a very compelling choice. The automaker's name is a variation of the surname of its founder, Kiichiro Toyoda. After years of research, Toyoda unveiled his first prototype, the A1, in 1935, marking the birth of the Toyota Motor Corporation. The '40s witnessed the launch of additional passenger cars and even a pickup. By the end of the decade, the automaker had produced more than 100,000 vehicles. Toyota grew bigger in the '50s and expanded its roster with a slew of new small cars. The company also unveiled the utilitarian BJ truck; this vehicle was the precursor to the Land Cruiser. By the end of the decade, Toyota had commenced exports to the U.S. with the establishment of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. The first Toyota to be sold on American shores was the Crown; it held the distinction of being the first Japanese car to be sold Stateside. The '60s witnessed even more growth for the emerging juggernaut. Toyota introduced the Corolla, an immensely popular model that is still in production today. Vehicles like the home-market Publica, the 2000GT, Hiace and Miniace were also launched. The decade closed with Toyota reporting annual domestic sales of 1 million units; cumulative exports also reached 1 million. Japanese-market cars like the Carina, Light Ace and Publica Starlet were launched during the 1970s. In the States, the Corolla grew in popularity and the Corona and Mk II models debuted as well. The successful Celica sports coupe was also rolled out and would remain in production for more than 30 years. Toyota's shadow had spread far beyond Japan by this point. The decade's oil crisis had made the manufacturer's compact, fuel-efficient models more popular than ever in the United States. By the time the '70s drew to a close, the automaker had exported more than 10 million vehicles. Toyota expanded its presence in the U.S. market during the '80s, with the introduction of popular models like the 4Runner SUV and the MR2 sports car. The true high point of these years, though, was the birth of the Toyota Camry sedan. Originally known as the Celica Camry in Japan, the car went on to be a hit of phenomenal proportions, earning kudos as America's best-selling car of the year time and time again. During the '90s, Toyota rolled out the Avalon full-size sedan and expanded its selection of SUVs with the compact RAV4. By the end of the decade, more than 100 million Toyota vehicles had been produced in Japan. The company also proved itself on the cutting edge of new technology with the rollout of the Prius, the world's first mass-produced hybrid. The car debuted in Japan in 1997; by 2001, the fuel-sipping sedan had made its way to American highways. Despite the presence of a growing number of competitors in its segment, the Prius continues to boast class-leading sales. Toyota's current lineup is relatively extensive, including minivans, cars, trucks and SUVs. The brand remains extremely popular among savvy consumers who place a high value on quality and dependability. Hide Toyota History |
The 'Dalada Maligawa' in Kandy, Sri Lanka, houses what sacred relic reputed to have belonged to Buddha? | The most sacred place for Sri Lankan buddhist - Review of Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa), Kandy, Sri Lanka - TripAdvisor “The most sacred place for Sri Lankan buddhist” Reviewed May 12, 2015 The temple of tooth relic (dalada maligawa) is one of the most sacred placed for the Buddhist community. You wont be able to see the tooth relic from naked eye, but would be able to worship the place where it has been kept. The Maligawa it self is the magnificent architectural building, and everything that is in there is really a treat to the eye. One thing is that we should avoid the days where we have public holidays in Sri Lanka to visit there as if we do, we might not be able to freely worship the place Visited May 2015 Ask Tracey T about Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. rahul141096 “a place to visit” Reviewed May 10, 2015 Sri Dalada Maligawa (Sinhalese: ශ්රී දළදා මාළිගාව Tamil: ஸ்ரீ தலதா மாளிகை) or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a UNESCO world heritage site mainly due to the temple. Monks of the two chapters of Malwatte and Asgiriya conduct daily worship in the inner chamber of the temple. Rituals are performed three times daily: at dawn, at noon and in the evenings. On Wednesdays there is a symbolic bathing of the relic with an herbal preparation made from scented water and fragrant flowers, called Nanumura Mangallaya. This holy water is believed to contain healing powers and is distributed among those present. The temple sustained damage from bombing by LTTE terrorists in 1998 but was fully restored each time. Visited December 2014 |
Which 16 year-old in 2002 became the youngest ever winner of the 'Rear Of The Year' award? | Carol Vorderman wins Rear of the Year again | Metro UK Carol Vorderman wins Rear of the Year again Wednesday 23 Jul 2014 1:00 am Carol Vorderman has become the first woman to win the Rear Of The Year Title twice. Previous winners include the former Arsenal footballer Ian Wright , Shobna Gulati, John Barrowman, Charlotte Church and politician Harriet Harman . Carol Vorderman has become the first woman to win the Rear Of The Year Title twice, seen at Embankment Gardens in London. Ian West/PA Wire Carol Vorderman has become the first woman to win the Rear Of The Year Title twice, seen at Embankment Gardens in London. TV Presenter Carol Vorderman and Strictly Come Dancing star Anton du Beke, 2011 winners of the annual Wizard jeans Rear of the Year award Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace Welcome to our Rear of the Year hall of fame which is literally a gallery of winners through the years and is a load of bums really. Shobna Gulati and John Barrowman are unveiled as having the Wizard Jeans Rear Of the Year 2012 Shobna Gulati is unveiled as having the female Wizard Jeans Rear Of the Year 2012 John Barrowman is unveiled as having the male Wizard Jeans Rear Of the Year 2012 And the 2011 Rear of the year award goes to…….. Please see next picture Model Anna Taverner hijacks the Rear of the Year photocall to promote Playboy TV’s new channel Climax 3. Alex Best was announced as the Matalan Rear of the Year 2004 at The Savoy Hotel in central London Wednesday 19 May 2004. Alex Best and radio personality Aled Haydn-Jones proved they have the best behinds in the business by winning this year’s Rear of the Year award today. Former I’m a Celebrity … contestant Alex’s win comes after she survived her jungle ordeal in a selection of skimpy outfits. The 32-year-old’s award-winning rear also caught the eye of fellow contestant Lord Brocket. The 2010 winner Fiona Bruce Charlotte Church in 2002, after being announced as the winner of the “Rear of the Year 2002”. Sixteen-year-old Church is the youngest ever winner of the award. Yes, it’s a fact: Deputy Prime minister Harriet Harman looks puzzled Cheeky Denise Van Outen was the last century’s winner in 1999 Carol Smillie and Frank Skinner celebrate after winning the ‘Rear of the Year’ 1998 award. Miss Barbara Windsor puts her bottom in the limelight Rear of the year Ian Wright Rear of the year |
Under whose command did the 'ever-victorious army' play a part in putting down the 'Taiping Rebellion' in 1864? | Taiping Rebellion, 1851-64 China Taiping Rebellion, 1850-64 The Taiping movement gave to China a new religion and a new dynasty. Before the Chinese army succeeded in crushing the Taiping Rebellion, 14 years had passed, sixteen provinces were devastated, and six hundred cities destroyed. The cost in lives is difficult to estimate. The authoritative Correlates of War database places the number at two million people killed, and dates the Rebellion from 1860 to mid-1864 - a chronology which is clearly in error. Other equally authoritative sources give estimates ranging from "at least 20 million" to "well over 30 million people" reported killed, and date the war from either 1850 or 1851, to 1864. During the mid-nineteenth century, China's problems were compounded by natural calamities of unprecedented proportions, including droughts, famines, and floods. Government neglect of public works was in part responsible for this and other disasters, and the Qing administration did little to relieve the widespread misery caused by them. Economic tensions, military defeats at Western hands, and anti-Manchu sentiments all combined to produce widespread unrest, especially in the south. South China had been the last area to yield to the Qing conquerors and the first to be exposed to Western influence. It provided a likely setting for the largest uprising in modern Chinese history -- the Taiping Rebellion. The T'aiping movement was not in its origin an anti-dynastic agitation. It had little in common with the secret societies which at the time were so persistent with their slogan, "Exterminate the Ch'ing; restore the Ming." With these societies the T'aipings never really co-operated. Of course there were anti-dynastic sentiments in the air which gave impetus to the rebellion. Many other elements are likewise discernible. The rottenness of the whole Imperial system, with its feet of miry clay, had been thoroughly exposed in the recent war with England. Rage at the acquisition by a foreign power of Hongkong added to the flames of discontent with the authorities at Peking. Moreover, the floods and famines from 1834 onwards, the great earthquake in Hunan in 1834, the terrible famines in Szechwan from 1839 to 1841, all had their effect. Yet, notwithstanding all this, the proximate causes of the revolt were personal and religious. Hung Hsiu-chuan / Hong Xiuquan (1814-64) was a native of Kwangtung, a Hakka by race, and a literatus by ambition. He made at least three attempts to pass his examinations, studied desultorily various philosophies and religions, including Christianity, but was nominally a Buddhist until the illness which marks the turning point of his career. In this illness he had a trance in which God came to him in the likeness of an old man, took out his heart and returned it to him purified, then gave him a sword and commissioned him to make war against the idolaters. On his recovery he bethought himself of the "Good Words to Exhort the Age" which he had received from a Christian preacher, Liang Afa, and recognized the God of his vision as the God of the Christians. Hong formulated an eclectic ideology combining the ideals of preConfucian utopianism with Protestant beliefs. Some instruction he gained from a visit to a Baptist minister, Issachar Roberts of Canton, in 1846, but Hung's Christianity was to the end of a very crude and imperfect sort, intellectually and morally. Nevertheless, he discarded idolatry, began to preach the new faith and gathered around him converts of sincerity and zeal. Together they formed the Shang Ti Hui, or "Society of God." The leader called himself "the Younger Brother of Jesus Christ," using the term "Younger Brother" (ti) in its Chinese sense of subordination and obedience. He soon had a following in the thousands who were heavily anti-Manchu and anti-establishment. Hong's followers formed a military organization to protect against bandits and recruited troops not only among believers but also from among other armed peasant groups and secret societies. Up to 1850 there was little that was political |
Sarah the mother of Isaac was the wife of which Biblical patriarch? | Sarah | Define Sarah at Dictionary.com Sarah the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac. Gen. 17:15–22. 2. Examples from the Web for Sarah Expand British Dictionary definitions for Sarah Expand (Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac (Genesis 17:15–22) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for Sarah Expand fem. proper name, Biblical wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac, from Hebrew, literally "princess," from sarah, fem. of sar "prince," from sarar "he ruled," related to Akkad. sharratu "queen." Popular as a name for girls born in U.S. in 1870s and 1978-2000. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper Sarah in the Bible Expand princess, the wife and at the same time the half-sister of Abraham (Gen. 11:29; 20:12). This name was given to her at the time that it was announced to Abraham that she should be the mother of the promised child. Her story is from her marriage identified with that of the patriarch till the time of her death. Her death, at the age of one hundred and twenty-seven years (the only instance in Scripture where the age of a woman is recorded), was the occasion of Abraham's purchasing the cave of Machpelah as a family burying-place. In the allegory of Gal. 4:22-31 she is the type of the "Jerusalem which is above." She is also mentioned as Sara in Heb. 11:11 among the Old Testament worthies, who "all died in faith." (See ABRAHAM .) Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary |
Which European city was known as Vindobone by the Romans? | From the Romans to the Middle Ages - History of Vienna From the Roman Military Camp to the End of the First Millenary - History of Vienna Military camp Roman Vindobona Like many other cities of Continental Europe, Vienna originated in ancient Roman times. In the first century AD , the Romans set up a military camp, called Vindobona, which formed part of the large number of similar facilities along the Limes frontier. The camp was situated in what is today the core of the city. The course of the wall is reflected, to this day, in a series of very striking streets in the inner city. From the third century, there is evidence for a civilian settlement in the southeast, a little outside the camp. Much less is known about its layout and buildings, however, than about the camp. Neither of these facilities on the site of the present city had any significance within the ancient "cityscape" of Austria. The late 4th and 5th centuries began to see the dramatic decline not only of the Roman Empire in general but also of Vindobona in particular. Archaeological evidence provides information of a devastating fire in the storage area at the beginning of the 5th century. Settlement No written records have survived from the period between the 5th to 6th centuries and the 9th century to tell about the fate of this small settlement on the Danube. But research on the basis of archaeological and onomastic evidence suggests that we must assume that at least some "remainder settlement" continued to exist. The protection provided by the remnants of the ancient camp fortifications, which continued well into the 13th century, was made further use of. It may have been as early as the Carolingian period that the first churches were established in the area. Of course, it would be impossible to speak of a city or even urban structures, particularly in the light of the fact that the settlement, whose present name was first mentioned in 881, was to see turbulent times in the wake of the Magyar expansion, in the 9th and 10th centuries. |
On the bank of which river does the French city of Bordeaux stand? | Bordeaux Wine - Beginner's Guide Bordeaux Wine A Beginners Guide to the Basics of Bordeaux Wine Bordeaux's Left Bank - Medoc. CIVB / Philippe Roy By Stacy Slinkard Updated February 06, 2016. Bordeaux...just the name conjures up all sorts of extraordinary wine expectations. As the fourth largest French city, the largest controlled wine growing region (AOC) in France, home to over 10,000 producers and the artisan of close to 70 million cases of wine per vintage, Bordeaux is the modern-day red wine Mecca, beckoning pilgrims near and far to scout for, speculate on and ultimately imbibe in the crown jewel, Bordeaux's exalted red wines. Not to say that Bordeaux doesn’t enjoy a favored following on the white wine or sweet wine fronts, merely that Bordeaux has been built on a foundation of red wine for hundreds of years, forged in large part by the historical and somewhat symbiotic relationship with the British over the highly coveted claret. This famous winemaking region’s maritime climate, celebrated parcels of land, distinguished collection of grape varieties, well-honed traditions and complicated classification systems all come together in a tethered trellising system to form the winemaking wonder that is Bordeaux. continue reading below our video How to Juice Citrus A land based on “banks” – left bank or right bank, formal family roots and home to a slew of newcomers, layered with rules yet capable of cultivating wines that don’t all fall in regulatory line, crafting wine for futures yet gracing the table with everyday wine, every day, and built on a reputation of high-end wine, but presenting over 80% of its juice to the world in the “affordable” wine category at the $8-30 price point, Bordeaux is full of contrasts and more than capable of maintaining multiple wine expectations very well. Bordeaux – Climate and the Lay of the Land Located in the southwest corner of France, just miles from the Atlantic, Bordeaux benefits considerably from the coastal maritime influence, and typically enjoys wet springs, fairly gentle summers and mild winters. The Gulf Stream exerts a warming influence on the region, yet summer weather can be fickle and inconsistent, making for interesting issues when it comes to getting grapes to fully ripen. Bordeaux: Good Vintages vs. Great Vintages Bordeaux’s climate is a critical player in vintage quality year in and year out. With great vintages built on the backs of well-ripened grapes and intended to age for the long haul and good vintages, maintaining the silver lining of being ready to drink earlier and selling at more affordable prices. The best vintages are always warm ones, Bordeaux can be a cool climate for red grapes, which need plenty of sun to reach full maturity, with optimum levels of sugar and tannin. Mature grapes create great wines. With good vintages , the wines come across fairly fresh, with less complexity and overall intensity. These wines may be ready to drink upon release and require a lot less age to enjoy fully, though if you do want to hold a good vintage 3-5 years will often suffice. Vintages from recent years that fall into the “good category” include 2006, 2007 and 2008. Great vintages are built to cellar. They have a density, intensity and overall complexity that will only get more interesting with age. Recent Bordeaux vintages that fall into the “great category” include 2005, 2009 and 2010. Battle of the Banks – Bordeaux's Left Bank vs. Right Bank Three rivers do their best to define Bordeaux, with the major river, Gironde (truly classified as an estuary), effectively dividing the region into two primary sections – known worldwide simply as the left bank and the right bank. The flat, lower-lying land south of the Gironde is designated as the left bank and includes the regions of the Medoc and Graves . The gently sloping land on the north side of the Gironde is considered the right bank. The Gironde maintains two tributaries, the Garonne and Dordogne, with the Dordogne River serving to extend the right bank southeast along the most notable districts of Pomerol and St. Emil |
Which piece of music was used as the theme for television's 'Jonathan Creek'? | Jonathan Creek Complete Theme Tune - YouTube Jonathan Creek Complete Theme Tune 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 Aug 25, 2013 The complete opening and ending theme tunes to the TV show Jonathan Creek, edited together by me. The theme tune is based off a piece of music called Dance Macabre, originally composed by Camille Saint-Saëns. Song: Jonathan Creek - Complete Theme Tune Artist: Julian Stewart Lindsay |
In which city would you find the Eureka Tower, The Royal Exhibition Building and the Docklands Stadium? | Royal Exhibition Building (Melbourne, Australia): Top Tips Before You Go - TripAdvisor Description: The Royal Exhibition Building is one of the world's oldest remaining... The Royal Exhibition Building is one of the world's oldest remaining exhibition pavilions. On 1 July 2004, it became the first building in Australia to achieve a World Heritage listing. Located in Carlton Gardens, the pavilion was originally completed in 1880 for the first of two international fairs hosted by Melbourne. On May 1st, 1901, the initial Commonwealth Parliament was held here, an event commemorated in 2001, the centenary of Australian Federation. Today, with its meticulously restored interior, expansive galleries and soaring dome, the Great Hall offers an impressive setting for trade shows, fairs and cultural and community events. read more |
What is the capital of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh? | Madhya Pradesh - Capital Capital of Madhya Pradesh, India Also called City of Lakes Bhopal is the capital of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh and the administrative headquarters of Bhopal district and Bhopal division. The city was the capital of the former Bhopal State. Bhopal is known as the City of Lakes for its various natural as well as artificial lakes and is also one of the greenest cities in India. …More Bhopal is the capital of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh and the administrative headquarters of Bhopal district and Bhopal division. The city was the capital of the former Bhopal State. Bhopal is known as the City of Lakes for its various natural as well as artificial lakes and is also one of the greenest cities in India. It is the 17th largest city in the country and 131st in the world. A Y-class city, Bhopal houses various institutions and installations of national importance, including ISRO's Master Control Facility and BHEL. Bhopal is home to the largest number of Institutes of National Importance in India, namely IISER, MANIT, SPA, AIIMS and NLIU. The city attracted international attention in December 1984 after the Bhopal disaster, when a Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) pesticide manufacturing plant (now owned by Dow Chemical Company) leaked a mixture of deadly gases composed mainly of methyl isocyanate, leading to one of the worst industrial disasters in the world's history. The Bhopal disaster continues to be a part of the socio-political debate and a logistical challenge for the people of Bhopal. Bhopal has been selected as one of the first twenty Indian cities to be developed as a smart city under PM Narendra Modi's flagship Smart Cities Mission and will be the first smart city of India in coming years. The city has been adjudged as the 21st cleanest city in India. Continent: Madhya Pradesh Wikidata ( wikidata.org ) Wikidata is a collaboratively edited knowledge base operated by the Wikimedia Foundation. It is intended to provide a common source of data which can be used by Wikimedia projects such as Wikipedia, and by anyone else, under a "public domain" license. This is similar to the way Wikimedia Commons provides storage for media files and access to those files for all Wikimedia projects, and which are also freely available for reuse. Wikidata is powered by the software Wikibase. As of December 5, 2016; refreshed weekly. Wikipedia ( en.wikipedia.org ) Wikipedia is a multilingual, web-based, free-content encyclopedia project supported by the Wikimedia Foundation and based on a model of openly editable content. Wikipedia's articles provide links designed to guide the user to related pages with additional information. Still curious about our data? Contact us directly. Other FAQs for Madhya Pradesh Indian state Also called Madhya Pradesh, India Madhya Pradesh (MP) is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and the largest city is Indore. Nicknamed the "heart of India" due to its geographical location in India, Madhya Pradesh is the second-largest state in the country by area. With over 75 million inhabitants, it is the fifth-largest state in India by population. …More Madhya Pradesh (MP) is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and the largest city is Indore. Nicknamed the "heart of India" due to its geographical location in India, Madhya Pradesh is the second-largest state in the country by area. With over 75 million inhabitants, it is the fifth-largest state in India by population. It borders the states of Uttar Pradesh to the north-east, Chhattisgarh to the south-east, Maharashtra to the south, Gujarat to the west, and Rajasthan to the northwest. Its total area is 308,245 km². Before 2000, When Chattisgarh was a part of Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh was the largest state in India and the distance between two furthest points inside the state, Singoli and Konta was 1500 km. The area covered by the present-day Madhya Pradesh includes the area of the ancient Avanti mahajanapada, whose capital Ujjain (also known as Avantika) arose as a major city during the second wave of Indian |
What was the name given to a tame monkey or ape, but is now used as a derisory term for a conceited or impudent person? | Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue / Francis Grose Autem bawler. A parson. Cant. Autem cacklers, autem prickears. Dissenters of every denomination. Cant. Autem cackletub. A conventicle or meeting-house for dissenters. Cant. Autem dippers. Anabaptists. Cant. Autem divers. Pickpockets who practice in churches; also churchwardens and overseers of the poor. Cant. Autem goglers. Pretended French prophets. Cant. Autem mort. A married woman; also a female beggar with several children hired or borrowed to excite charity. Cant. Autem quavers. Quakers. Autem quaver tub. A Quakers’ meeting-house. Cant. Awake. Acquainted with, knowing the business. Stow the books, the culls are awake; hide the cards, the fellows know what we intended to do. Babes in the wood. Criminals in the stocks, or pillory. Babble. Confused, unintelligible talk, such as was used at the building the tower of Babel. Back biter. One who slanders another behind his back, i.e. in his absence. His bosom friends are become his back biters, said of a lousy man. Backed. Dead. He wishes to have the senior, or old square-toes, backed; he longs to have his father on six men’s shoulders; that is, carrying to the grave. Back up. His back is up, i.e. he is offended or angry; an expression or idea taken from a cat; that animal, when angry, always raising its back. An allusion also sometimes used to jeer a crooked man; as, So, Sir, I see somebody has offended you, for your back is up. Bacon. He has saved his bacon; he has escaped. He has a good voice to beg bacon; a saying in ridicule of a bad voice. Bacon-faced. Full-faced. Back gammon player. A sodomite. Back door (Usher, or Gentleman of the). The same. Bad bargain. One of his majesty’s bad bargains; a worthless soldier, a malingeror. See Malingeror. Badge. A term used for one burned in the hand. He has got his badge, and piked; he was burned in the hand, and is at liberty. Cant. Badge-coves. Parish Pensioners. Cant. Badgers. A crew of desperate villains who robbed near rivers, into which they threw the bodies of those they murdered. Cant. Bag. He gave them the bag, i.e. left them. Bag of nails. He squints like a bag of nails; i. e. his eyes are directed as many ways as the points of a bag of nails. The old Bag of nails at Pimlico; originally the Bacchanals. Baggage. Heavy baggage; women and children. Also a familiar epithet for a woman; as, cunning baggage, wanton baggage, &c. Bakers dozen. Fourteen; that number of rolls being allowed to the purchasers of a dozen. Baker-knee’d. One whose knees knock together in walking, as if kneading dough. Balderdash. Adulterated wine. Ballocks. The testicles of a man or beast; also a vulgar nick name for a parson. His brains are in his ballocks, a cant saying to designate a fool. Balum rancum. A hop or dance, where the women are all prostitutes. N. B. The company dance in their birthday suits. Balsam. Money. Bam. A jocular imposition, the same as a humbug. See Humbug. To bam. To impose on any one by a falsity; also to jeer or make fun of any one. To bamboozle. To make a fool of any one, to humbug or impose on him. Banaghan. He beats Banaghan; an Irish saying of one who tells wonderful stories. Perhaps Banaghan was a minstrel famous for dealing in the marvellous. Bandbox. Mine a-se on a bandbox; an answer to the offer of any thing inadequate to the purpose for which it is proffered, like offering a bandbox for a seat. Banbury story of a cock and a bull. A roundabout, nonsensical story. Bandog. A bailiff or his follower; also a very fierce mastiff: likewise, a bandbox. Cant. Bang up. (Whip.) Quite the thing, hellish fine. Well done. Compleat. Dashing. In a handsome stile. A bang up cove; a dashing fellow who spends his money freely. To bang up prime: to bring your horses up in a dashing or fine style: as the swell’s rattler and prads are bang up prime; the gentleman sports an elegant carriage and fine horses. To bang. To beat. Banging. Great; a fine banging boy. Bang straw. A nick name for a thresher, but applied to all the servants of a farmer. Bankrupt cart. A one-horse chaise, said to be so |
In which city would you find the Sky Tower Westhaven Marina and the North Harbour Stadium? | Westhaven marina - Review of Sitting Duck Cafe, Auckland, New Zealand - TripAdvisor “Westhaven marina” Reviewed 22 March 2015 Never been to Westhaven before. One of those places that you see from the Viaduct and wonder how you get to . Well we found the way and went to the Sitting Duck for lunch. Surrounded by the biggest Marina in the Southern Hemisphere and sitting outside on the deck we enjoyed a wonderful sea food chowder. Other guests were enjoying the ambience and the good looking dishes. The views across the marina and the city take some beating and there is a good walk around the new boardwalk. We shall certainly visit again but not open in the evenings. Visited March 2015 “Very nice location” Reviewed 18 February 2015 Very Nice Cafe at its best location in front of Westhaven Marina, with all the boats mooring and Sky Tower at the background, what a lovely view. The food are nice and OK, but just average, not really extraordinary. Also, the coffee just average. With their level of price, a bit pricey, the management should, either hire a new top Barista, or train the current staff to the next Barista level. What a pity, such lovely place without really lovely food and coffee. The latest Auckland Council outdoor facility, Westhaven's Promenade ends its route in front of this Cafe. Captive Customers. Visited February 2015 |
The theme for television's 'The Apprentice', is taken from which ballet by Prokoviev? | Sergei Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet - Classic FM Classic FM Become a VIP Sergei Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet There are many things a composer can do to upset the general equilibrium of the play or text they’re setting. Find out more about Prokofiev 's Romeo and Juliet, today used as theme tune to The Apprentice. Watch and listen to different recordings and download your favourite. These include excising huge chunks of text or leaving entire characters on the cutting-room floor, unable to do them musical justice. However, Prokofiev ’s first big idea for his ballet music for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet was probably just a little beyond the pale: he was going to change it to a happy ending. In the end, he considered, almost certainly correctly, that this would have been a step too far. He wrote the work for the Kirov Ballet , but the huge demands it placed on the dancers meant it wasn’t performed for a few years, receiving its premiere in Brno in 1938. Prokofiev wrote new sections for a 1940 production and it was then that the music really took off, eventually forming the basis of three popular suites. The centrepiece of the work, musically, must be The Montagues and Capulets (sometimes known as The Dance of the Knights), music that has possibly not been matched for sheer drama since it was written. It has gained notoriety as the theme tune to the television programme The Apprentice and is also the music to which the players from Sunderland Athletic Football club run onto the pitch at home games. Recommended Recording |
Who in the 1930's wrote the novel 'Cakes And Ale'? | Walpole and Maugham: An Uneasy Friendship Walpole and Maugham: An Uneasy Friendship By Selina Hastings Somerset Maugham Pages from Hugh Walpole's diary. There are two collections at the Ransom Center—comprising letters, an unpublished diary, and the manuscript of a novel, Cakes and Ale—that shed a fascinating light on a bizarre friendship between a couple of twentieth-century writers, Hugh Walpole and William Somerset Maugham. Walpole was one of the most prominent figures in literary London between the wars, exceptionally prolific and insatiably ambitious. By 1930 he had achieved a satisfyingly high profile: author of numerous popular novels, chairman of the Book Society, busy on numerous boards and committees, a devoted friend to the famous. Among these famous friendships, Walpole prized highly that with his fellow novelist, Somerset Maugham. The two men had known each other for over 20 years, Walpole rather in awe of the richer, cleverer, and more successful older man. For his part, Maugham had always regarded Walpole as a foolish fellow, although over time he had grown quite fond of him and enjoyed watching the spectacle he made of himself. Recently, however, the ruthlessness of Walpole's self-promotion coupled with a notable lack of generosity—"he was mean as cat's meat," said Maugham—had begun to repel him, and when in 1929 he began work on a new novel, he was unable to resist the temptation of guying Walpole, portraying him as the protagonist, Alroy Kear, a conceited, third-rate writer who forwards his career by shameless flattery of the great and the good. Cakes and Ale was published on September 30, 1930. A new novel by Somerset Maugham was naturally a noteworthy event; no one, however, could have foreseen the brouhaha that broke out over the envenomed portrait of Hugh Walpole, described by one commentator as "one of the most memorable literary dissections since Dickens's treatment of Leigh Hunt as Mr. Skimpole in Bleak House." Walpole himself, completely unsuspecting, had received an advance copy a few days before publication. On September 25, he notes in his diary that he returned from a visit to Cambridge in the morning, attended a meeting of the Book Society, and in the evening had gone with a friend to the theater. Arriving home after midnight, he had started to undress when he caught sight of Maugham's book on his bedside table. Idly he picked it up and began to read. "Read on with increasing horror," he recorded. "Unmistakeable portrait of myself. Never slept!" At 4 a.m., by now in a frenzy, he telephoned Maugham's publisher, A. S. Frere, imploring him to stop publication. All the next day, "dreadfully upset," Walpole spent calling on friends, desperate to know what was being said. Most did their best to persuade him he was imagining it, while others swore that Maugham was already strenuously denying the rumour. "But how can he," wailed Walpole, "when there are in one conversation the very accents of my voice?... He has used so many little friendly things and twisted them round." When Walpole finally summoned the courage to write to Maugham, complaining of the cruel treatment he had received, Maugham professed astonishment. It had never occurred to him, he claimed, "that there was any resemblance between the Alroy Kear of my novel & you... I suggest that if there is anything in him that you recognise it is because to a great or less extent we are all the same." In reply to this deeply disingenuous explanation ("Hugh was a ridiculous creature and I certainly had him in mind when I wrote Cakes and Ale," Maugham admitted later), Walpole wrote that naturally he accepted Maugham's word on the matter, although in truth he did nothing of the sort, and for weeks continued to agonize over the subject, rehearsing it again and again to anyone who would listen. At the end of the year the fuss finally died down, and the relationship between the two men continued amicably, at least on the surface: when Walpole's new novel, Judith Paris, came out the following summer Maugham sent him a jokey telegram of congratulation si |
Where in the human body would you find the bone called the 'Calcaneus'? | Calcaneus (Heel Bone) Fractures-OrthoInfo - AAOS Copyright 2016 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Calcaneus (Heel Bone) Fractures A fracture of the calcaneus, or heel bone, can be a painful and disabling injury. This type of fracture commonly occurs during a high-energy event—such as a car crash or a fall from a ladder—when the heel is crushed under the weight of the body. When this occurs, the heel can widen, shorten, and become deformed. Calcaneus fractures can be quite severe. Treatment often involves surgery to reconstruct the normal anatomy of the heel and restore mobility so that patients can return to normal activity. But even with appropriate treatment, some fractures may result in long-term complications, such as pain, swelling, loss of motion, and arthritis. Anatomy Normal foot anatomy. The bones of the feet are commonly divided into three parts: the hindfoot, midfoot, and forefoot. Seven bones — called tarsals — make up the hindfoot and midfoot. The calcaneus (heel bone) is the largest of the tarsal bones in the foot. It lies at the back of the foot (hindfoot) below the three bones that make up the ankle joint. These three bones are the: Tibia — shinbone Fibula—smaller bone in the lower leg Talus—small foot bone that works as a hinge between the tibia and the fibula Together, the calcaneus and the talus form the subtalar joint. The subtalar joint allows side-to-side movement of the hindfoot and is especially important for balance on uneven surfaces. Top of page Description Calcaneus fractures are uncommon. Fractures of the tarsal bones account for only about 2% of all adult fractures and only half of tarsal fractures are calcaneus fractures. A fracture may cause the heel bone to widen and shorten. In some cases, a fracture may also enter the subtalar joint in the foot. When this occurs, damage to the articular cartilage covering the joint may cause long-term complications such as chronic pain, arthritis, and loss of motion. Severity The calcaneus is most often fractured during a: Fall from a height Twisting injury to the ankle Motor vehicle collision The severity of a fracture can vary. For example, a simple twist of the ankle may result in a single crack in the bone. The force of a head-on car collision, however, may result in the bone being shattered (comminuted fracture). Similar fractures can result from different mechanisms. For example, if you land on your feet from a fall, your body's weight is directed downward. This drives the talus bone directly into the calcaneus. In a motor vehicle crash, the calcaneus is driven up against the talus if the heel is crushed against the floorboard. In both cases, the fracture patterns are similar. As a rule, the greater the impact, the more the calcaneus is damaged. In a high-energy fracture, other injuries, such as fractures of the spine, hip, or other heel, can occur. (Left) In some injuries, the talus is forced downward and acts like a wedge to fracture the calcaneus. (Right) This computerized reconstruction of a calcaneus fracture shows the amount of damage that can occur. Heel deformity Inability to put weight on the heel or walk With some minor calcaneus fractures, the pain may not be enough to prevent you from walking — but you may limp. This is because your Achilles tendon acts through the calcaneus to support your body weight. If, however, your calcaneus is deformed by the injury, your muscle and tendon cannot generate enough power to support your weight. Your foot and ankle will feel unstable, and you will walk differently. Top of page Doctor Examination It is important that you tell your doctor the circumstances of your injury. For example, if you fell from a ladder, how far did you fall? It is also important that you tell your doctor if you have any other injuries or medical problems, such as diabetes, or if you take medications or smoke. Physical Examination After discussing your symptoms and medical history, your doctor will perform a careful e |
Which popular film actor born in 1918 had the real name Willian Franklin Beedle Jnr.? | William Holden - Biography - IMDb William Holden Biography Showing all 90 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (3) | Trivia (60) | Personal Quotes (13) | Salary (7) Overview (5) 5' 11" (1.8 m) Mini Bio (1) William Holden was born William Franklin Beedle, Jr. in O'Fallon, Illinois, to Mary Blanche (Ball), a schoolteacher, and William Franklin Beedle, Sr., an industrial chemist. He came from a wealthy family (the Beedles) that moved to Pasadena, California, when he was three. In 1937, while studying chemistry at Pasadena Junior College, he was signed to a film contract by Paramount. His first starring role was as a young man torn between the violin and boxing in Golden Boy (1939). From then on he was typecast as the boy-next-door. After returning from World War II military service, he got two very important roles: Joe Gillis, the gigolo, in Sunset Boulevard (1950), and the tutor in Born Yesterday (1950). These were followed by his Oscar-winning role as the cynical sergeant in Stalag 17 (1953). He stayed popular through the 1950s, appearing in such films as Picnic (1955). He spent much of his later time as co-owner of the Mount Kenya Safari Club, dividing his time between Africa and Switzerland. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Ed Stephan <[email protected]> Spouse (1) ( 12 July 1941 - 1971) (divorced) (2 children) Trade Mark (3) Often infused his parts, even the more serious ones, with sardonic humor Dimpled chin Trivia (60) Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#57). [1995] Was the best man at Ronald Reagan 's and Nancy Reagan ' wedding in 1952. He suffered a laceration to his forehead and bled to death, after he slipped on a throw rug and hit his head on a table. Claims that he was intoxicated at the time are disputed. Adopted his stepdaughter, Virginia Holden (Virginia Gaines), from Ardis Ankerson's ( Brenda Marshall 's) first marriage. He and Marshall had two sons together, Peter Westfield "West" Holden, born November 17, 1943, and Scott Holden (Scott Porter Holden, born May 2, 1946. Not to be confused with the character actor William Holden . Brian Donlevy was his best man when Holden married Brenda Marshall in 1941. A Congregationalist Church service was planned in Las Vegas. Since William and Brian were still filming The Remarkable Andrew (1942), there were delays and it was 3am before they arrived for the ceremony. By that time the minister had long gone to bed. It was 4pm Sunday before another preacher could be found to perform the wedding. After they were married, they had a champagne breakfast and hopped a plane back to Los Angeles so he and Brian could wrap up shooting, and Brenda was off to Canada to film some location footage that she was still working on. It would be three more months before they would have a real honeymoon (one mishap after another postponed it ... including the TWO of them having to undergo emergency appendectomies)! He was very instrumental in animal preservation in Africa. In the 1970s he purchased a large acreage of land with his own money and began an animal sanctuary. His love of the wild animal was shared with his then companion Stefanie Powers (from Hart to Hart (1979)). He would appear on talk shows to promote the saving of animals and to spread the word of anti-poaching and illegal animal trade. A hygiene fanatic, he reportedly showered up to four times daily. Ashes scattered in the Pacific Ocean. Family: Mother: Mary Beedle (nee Ball). Father: William Franklin Beedle, born 1892. Brother: Robert Westfield Beedle, born 1921; died January 1, 1944. Brother: Richard P. Beedle , born 1925. Immortalized in [Canadian band], Blue Rodeo's song "Floating" with the lyric: "I need love and it's you, And I feel like William Holden floating in a pool" - Greg Keelor , the writer of the song, said this: "That sort of quiet desperation at the end of a relationship when nothing's really making sense and I sort of had the image of William Holden at the beginning of Sunset Boulevard (1950) in my head, and I'd always so |
Who became British Prime Minister on the 22nd. January 1924? | The 22nd of January 1924 AD, Ramsay MacDonald becomes Britain's 1st Labour PM Ramsay MacDonald becomes Britain's 1st Labour PM Leicester , Leicestershire The 22nd of January 1924 AD Ramsay MacDonald, an underdog from the start, was an unlikely prime minister. 19th Century Scottish society was woven together with an austere Presbyterian fabric, and as an illegitimate son of farmer John MacDonald and housemaid Anne Ramsay, he stood at a disadvantage. That he would became the Labour Party�s first prime minister owed much to his socialist principals and adroit electioneering, learned whilst private secretary to Thomas Lough, Liberal MP for West Islington. Reaching the summit of the vertiginous climb of the British parliamentary model, was a statuesque achievement for a humble boy from Lossiemouth . MacDonald became politically active while living in Bristol . There, he joined the Democratic Federation (soon to be the Social Democratic Foundation). Fundamentalist and radical, his membership billeted him in the leftist sphere of political ideology. Moving to London in 1886, MacDonald saw his radicalism wane. But his socialist principals were cast in granite. C.L Fitzgerald�s Socialist Union heavily influenced Ramsay MacDonald �s parliamentary standpoint. This was a more pragmatic stance on socialism, endorsing the Westminster model. MacDonald�s profile soared during his time with Lough. He made connections, alliances with Liberal MPs, pamphleteers and Radical newspapers. As a Fabianist, he would deliver lectures in harmony with Labour�s early leftist manifesto. Elsewhere, the political topography was changing. This was certainly true of the socialist movement, which was now coalescing round organisations like the TUC�s Labour Electoral Association, and Keir Hardie �s Independent Labour Party. MacDonald�s positioned himself as potential Labour leader when he was leader of the Labour Representation Committee (LRC). But it wasn�t until 1906 that he won his first seat. His Leicester victory was the product of the Labour/Liberal alliance. Five years later he became leader of the Parliamentary Labour Party. Life was not easy for MacDonald. His wife died, exerting huge personal strain on him. And in resigning from his position before the onset of the First World War he endured a number of personal attacks � his illegitimacy was seized upon. In 1922, he was once again leader of the party. Labour were now the preeminent opposition to the Conservatives. By 1924, Labour were in power for the first time. It was all too brief, lasting less than a year after scare stories in the press buried the minority government. But MacDonald had proven that his party were fit for purpose. Socialism and leftist politics were now electable. |
The Marina Bay Circuit used in Formula One for the first time in 2008, is the venue for which Grand Prix? | Singapore 2016 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX Singapore Unfortunately, we are unable to play the video at this time. Error Code: UNKNOWN 1:47.187 by Daniel Ricciardo (2016) Fri 16 – Sun 18 Sep 2016 Practice 1 Next Previous 1 / 5 Fireworks. Formula One World Championship, Rd13, Singapore Grand Prix, Race, Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore, Sunday 22 September 2013. Race winner Sebastian Vettel (GER) Red Bull Racing RB7 celebrates in parc ferme. Formula One World Championship, Rd 14, Singapore Grand Prix, Race, Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore, Sunday 25 September 2011. Fernando Alonso (ESP) Ferrari F10 leads Sebastian Vettel (GER) Red Bull Racing RB6. Formula One World Championship, Rd 15, Singapore Grand Prix, Race, Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore, Sunday 26 September 2010. Jenson Button (GBR) Brawn Grand Prix BGP 001. Formula One World Championship, Rd 14, Singapore Grand Prix, Qualifying Day, Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore, Saturday 26 September 2009. Lewis Hamilton (GBR) McLaren and Nico Rosberg (GER) Williams celebrate on the podium. Formula One World Championship, Rd 15, Singapore Grand Prix, Race, Singapore, Sunday 28 September 2008. In 2008 Singapore had the honour of hosting the first night-time event in Formula One history. The inaugural Singapore Grand Prix proved a huge hit, staged on a new street circuit, with the city's famous skyline providing a truly spectacular backdrop. The race was announced in May 2007 following the agreement of a five-year deal between Formula One Management CEO Bernie Ecclestone, Singapore entrepreneur Mr Ong Beng Seng, and the Singapore Tourism Board.It instantly established itself as one of the most dramatic and atmospheric races on the calendar. The timing of the event also means it can be broadcast at a convenient time for European television audiences as well as thrilling local fans. Using public roads around the Marina Bay area, the circuit utilises powerful lighting systems to replicate daylight conditions and the most stringent safety protocols ensure driver and spectator safety. Grandstand seating and hospitality areas lining the track can accommodate more than 80,000 spectators, while a permanent pit area with deluxe paddock facilities is located adjacent to the Singapore Flyer complex. The event is more than just a motor race. "We envision it to be a national festival, and one that presents many opportunities for participation for everyone, both visitors and Singaporeans alike," said Singapore's Minister of State for Trade and Industry, Mr S Iswaran. |
Which film star turned down the role of 'Matt Dillon' in 'Gunsmoke' but recommended his friend James Arness for the part? | James Arness - Biography - IMDb James Arness Biography Showing all 63 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trade Mark (3) | Trivia (48) | Personal Quotes (4) Overview (5) 6' 7" (2.01 m) Mini Bio (1) American leading man famed as the star of one of the longest-running shows in U.S. television history, Gunsmoke (1955). Born of Norwegian heritage (the family name, Aurness, had formerly been Aursness) in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Rolf and Ruth Duesler Aurness. His father was a traveling salesman of medical supplies and his mother later became a newspaper columnist. James attended West High School in Minneapolis. Although he appeared in school plays, he had no interest in performing, and dreamed instead of going to sea. After high school, he attended one semester at Beloit College before receiving his draft notice in 1943. He entered the army and trained at Camp Wheeler, Georgia, before shipping out for North Africa. After landing at Casablanca, Arness joined the 3rd Infantry Division in time for the invasion of Anzio. Ten days after the invasion, Arness was severely wounded in the leg and foot by German machine-gun fire. His wounds, which plagued him the rest of his life, resulted in his medical discharge from the army. While recuperating in a Clinton, Iowa hospital, he was visited by his younger brother Peter (later to gain fame as actor Peter Graves ), who suggested he take a radio course at the University of Minnesota. James did so, and a teacher recommended him for a job as an announcer at a Minneapolis radio station. Though seemingly headed for success in radio, he followed a boyhood friend's suggestion and went with the friend to Hollywood in hopes of getting work as film extras. He studied at the Bliss-Hayden Theatre School under actor Harry Hayden , and while appearing in a play there was spotted by agent Leon Lance. Lance got the actor a role as Loretta Young 's brother in The Farmer's Daughter (1947). The director of that film, H.C. Potter , recommended that he drop the "u" from his last name and soon thereafter the actor was officially known as James Arness. Little work followed this break, and Arness became something of a beach bum, living on the shore at San Onofre and spending his days surfing. He began taking his acting career more seriously when he began to receive fan mail following the release of the Young picture. He appeared in a production of "Candida" at the Pasadena Community Playhouse, and married his leading lady, Virginia Chapman . She pressed him to study acting and to work harder in pursuit of a career, but Arness has been consistent in ascribing his success to luck. He began to get small roles with frequency, often, due to his size, villainous characters. Most notable among these was that of the space alien in The Thing from Another World (1951). While playing a Greek warrior in a play, Arness was spotted by agent Charles K. Feldman , who represented John Wayne . Feldman introduced Arness to Wayne, who put the self-described 6' 6" actor under personal contract. Arness played several roles over the next few years for and with Wayne, whom he considered a mentor. In 1955, Wayne recommended Arness for the lead role of Matt Dillon in the TV series Gunsmoke (1955). (Contrary to urban legend, Wayne himself was never offered the role.) Arness at first declined, thinking a TV series could derail his growing film career, but Wayne argued for the show, and Arness accepted. His portrayal of stalwart marshal Dillon became an iconic figure in American television and the series, on the air for twenty seasons, is, as of 2008, the longest-running dramatic series in U.S. television history. Arness became world-famous and years later reprised the character in a series of TV movies. After the surprising cancellation of "Gunsmoke" in 1975, Arness jumped immediately into another successful (though much shorter-lived) Western project, a TV-movie-miniseries-series combination known as "How The West Was Won." A brief modern police drama, McClain's Law (1981), followed, and Arness played his men |
Which European city was known as Olisipio by the Romans? | 10 Ancient Cities Still Around Today - Listverse 10 Ancient Cities Still Around Today Jamie Frater December 1, 2012 I am fascinated by ancient history and the cities in which history played out. While the vast majority of the famous places from the past are now gone, a number still remain – some small and others huge. This list takes a look at ten ancient cities that are still functioning today. I have chosen a day shot and a dusk or night shot for each city. There are definitely some great tourist destinations in this list. 10 Plovdiv Founded: Pre 400 BC Plovdiv is in modern day Bulgaria. When it was founded it was called Eumolpias and was a Thracian settlement. It was conquered by the Macedonians and ultimately became part of what is now known as Bulgaria. It is second in size and importance to the capital city of Sofia which is about 150 kilometres away from it. 9 Jerusalem Founded: 2000 BC Jerusalem is one of the oldest cities in the world and it is considered a holy city by Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. It is capital city of Israel (though not all countries recognise this fact). In antiquity it was the famed City of David from the Bible and later the place where Jesus began his last week of life. 8 Xi’an Founded: 1100 BC One of the four great ancient capitals of China, Xi’an is now the capital of the Shaanxi province. The city is full of ancient ruins, monuments, and still contains the ancient wall built in the Ming Dynasty – pictured here. It also holds the tomb of Qin Shi Huang which is most famous for the terracotta army. 7 Cholula Founded: 500 BC Cholula is in the Mexican state of Puebla which started out as a pre-columbian city. Its most famous site is the Great Pyramid of Cholula which now looks like a hill with a church atop; in fact the hill is the pyramid base. The pyramid temple is the largest in the new world. 6 Varanasi Founded: 1200 BC Varanasi (also known as Benares) is in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Jains and Hindus consider it to be a holy city and believe that if you die there you will attain salvation. It is the oldest habited city in India and one of the oldest in the world. Found along the river Ganges are gats – stops along the way in which believers can perform religious ablutions in the river. 5 Lisbon Founded: 1200 BC Lisbon is the largest city and the capital of Portugal. It is the oldest city in Western Europe – predating London, Rome, and the like. Religious and funerary monuments exist there from the neolithic age and archeological evidence also suggests that it was once an important trading post for the Phoenicians. In 1755 it was struck by a devastating earthquake which almost completely destroyed it due to the fires and a Tsunami – it is one of the deadliest quakes in history. 4 Athens Founded: 1400 BC Athens it the capital city of Greece and it is also the largest city. Its 3,400 year history is a fascinating one and much of the culture and customs of the ancient Athenians found there way into many other cultures due to its dominance in the region as a vast city-state. The multitude of archeological sites make this the perfect city for visit for anyone with a passion for European history and culture. 3 Damascus Founded: 1700 BC Damascus is the capital of Syria and home to over 2.6 million people. The recent civil uprisings have unfortunately caused a great deal of damage to one of history’s most significant and oldest cities. It has been named in the top 12 cultural heritage sites most in danger of being destroyed or suffering irreparable loss. Only time will tell whether this ancient city will survive or be relegated to history as another ancient city lost to the world. 2 Rome Founded: 753 BC Rome began as a collection of small urban villages which ultimately became the city-state that ruled one of the greatest empires known to man. The Roman Empire (which grew from the Roman Republic) was relatively short lived – lasting from its founding in 27 BC with its first Emperor Augustus to its last, Romulus Augustulus, who was deposed in 476 AD (though the Eastern Roman Empire su |
In which English county is the town of Saltash? | Saltash | Cornwall Guide Saltash Royal Albert Bridge - Saltash Saltash is known as the Gateway to Cornwall, as it lies just across the River Tamar from Plymouth . Travellers arriving in the county by train will cross the Royal Albert Bridge , Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s famous railway bridge across the river completed in 1859. One of the first sites as you cross the bridge is the colurfully painted Union Inn with its Union Jack painted facade and murals. There is a pleasant shopping high street in the heart of the town. Nearby 11th century motte-and-bailey Trematon Castle was built in a commanding position over the valley and Trematon Manor is a Georgian house worth a visit. In fact, the villages of Trematon and Burraton are the original settlements of this area. The Crooked Inn at Stoketon Cross is a pub with a difference, hosting an interesting collection of pets. Union Inn - Saltash The lord of Trematon founded the market town of Saltash in the 12th century, at a point where an ancient highway crossed the Tamar estuary by means of a ferry. Saltash achieved borough status around the end of that century. It was the first port to be established on the system of estuaries stretching from Plymouth Sound. Until 1901, Saltash had jurisdiction over all those waters. The town’s strategic position led to its involvement in many important events. An early Norman church is St Nicholas and St Faith uphill from the ferry crossing. However the main parish church for Saltash is the 15th century St Stephens which is about a mile from the town centre. Sir Francis Drake married a Saltash girl, Mary Newman. Her cottage still exists and is open to visitors. Saltash is an ideal location for visitors to the Tamar Valley and there are many beautiful views across the river. Canoeing trips on the Tamar are very popular. The town has a local Heritage Trail and also boasts a Leisure Centre. The town is within easy reach of many major attractions in both Cornwall and Devon and is on all the main transport routes by road and rail. Saltash Museum and Local History Centre opened in 2000 and contains a small permanent display about the history and well-known characters of Saltash. A temporary display is mounted during the summer. River Tamar at Saltash A new all-tides pontoon for short-stay moorings sailing and motor boats opened recently. The river is navigable beyond the Tamar bridges and, on some tides, it is possible to sail further up the beautiful river valley, as far as Cotehele and Calstock. Plymouth Sound is full of interest, as are such sites as Mount Edgecumbe , Drake’s Island, the historic Devonport Dockyard, and Torpoint . There is a passenger ferry at Cremyll and a chain car ferry at Torpoint . The historic Saltash Waterside offers a choice of entertainment, cafés, pubs and restaurants. There is plenty of accommodation in the area, of every sort. In addition, the town has a collection of shops catering for every need. Not too far away are the attractive resorts of Looe and Polperro . And for anyone looking for a little more night life, the bright lights of Plymouth are just across the river. |
Which state of America is nicknamed 'The Beehive State'? | Utah State Nickname | The Beehive State Utah State Nickname Plaque displaying the center of Utah's great seal (with the state motto: Industry), and the state nickname on the outer ring (The Beehive State); photo by Photo Dean on Flickr (noncommercial use permitted with attribution / no derivative works). The Nickname of Utah Utah's nickname is The Beehive State. The beehive is a symbol of hard work and industry, and is in fact Utah's official state emblem (Utah's state motto is also simply the word "Industry"). All State Nicknames The beehive appears on Utah's flag and state seal , the Beehive Cluster is recognized as Utah's official star cluster , and of course, the state insect of Utah is the honeybee. Utah |
In which English county is the town of St. Neots? | ST. NEOTS - St. Neots in Huntingdonshire and Cambridgeshire Welcome to St. Neots Including Eynesbury, Eaton Ford and Eaton Socon St Neots is the largest town in Cambridgeshire, and since 1113 when the Priory of St Neots came into being has been an important bridge-head over the River Great Ouse . It is this bridge, and the convergence of the main roads from Huntingdon, Kimbolton and Bedford, around, which the prosperity of the town of St Neots has developed. St Neot's Market Place St Neots today has thrown off the dismal overcoat of the 20th Century and in recent years transformed itself into a "town in a garden" . St Neots is one of the five principal towns in the District of Huntingdonshire , the others being Huntingdon , St Ives and Ramsey site of the former Abbey and the Roman town of Godmanchester . St Neot's High Street Realising that it has some of the best assets any town could wish for; the huge Riverside Park with the River Great Ouse running through it, the old industrial and commercial buildings of the 19th Century most of which have now been tastefully transformed into vibrant modern shops, offices or apartments to die for, an enormous Market Place that provides not only parking in the middle of town - now there's a rare novelty - but also still fulfils its role as a proper market place but best of all on a couple of occasions each year it can all be cleared for a fun fair or other special public event. REFRESHING your screen will display different member banners The box below displays a random selection from the great deals, special offers and/or SALE items that are available from the site members but you may follow this link to view all the current what's HOT in the district . |
In the Bible, what was the name of the son of Saul who became a great friend of David? | Jonathan, son of King Saul, friend of David, Bible bios, Bible Stories would know that everything was okay and he could come back to the king's house. If Jonathon told the lad that the arrows are beyond him, then should run away to preserve his own life. Sure enough, King Saul became angry at Jonathan during dinner because wasn't also at the table. King Saul yelled to to go get so that King Saul could kill him. When tried to ask his father what wrong thing that had done, King Saul threw a javelin at his own son. So went out to the field with his bow and arrows and a young lad. He shot an arrow and told the young lad that that arrow had gone beyond him. The young lad gathered all the arrows and then told the lad to go back to the city. Then came out of his hiding place and cried together and said good-bye to each other and promised to always be friends. 6. David was the son of One time when the armies of Saul were fighting the Philistines, King Saul made all his soldiers take an oath not to eat until evening. Jonathan was away from King Saul and didn't hear what he said about the oath. Although Jonathan and his armor bearer killed 20 Philistines by themselves, King Saul wanted to kill Jonathan because Jonathan ate some honey that day. King Saul's soldiers realized how wrong Saul was and they rescued Jonathan from the king so he wouldn't be killed. Jonathan fought a lot of successful battles against the Philistines; but he was eventually killed by a Philistine on the same day that his father, King Saul and two of his brothers were killed. |
Charles Buckinsky was the real name of which hard man film star? | Charles Bronson, 81, Dies; Muscular Movie Tough Guy - The New York Times The New York Times N.Y. / Region |Charles Bronson, 81, Dies; Muscular Movie Tough Guy Search Charles Bronson, 81, Dies; Muscular Movie Tough Guy By RICHARD SEVERO Continue reading the main story Correction Appended Charles Bronson, a muscular coal miner from Pennsylvania who became an international film star and archetypal American tough guy, died Saturday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was 81 and lived in Los Angeles. The cause was pneumonia, said his publicist, Lori Jonas. Mr. Bronson was acclaimed in Italy as Il Brutto (The Ugly One) and in France he was one of the monstres sacrés of the cinema. His acceptance in the United States was delayed and muted, with critics sour on the violence that stalked the scripts of his films and not so sure that someone so totally typecast could really act. But the release of a French-made thriller called ''Rider on the Rain'' in 1969 convinced many naysayers that Mr. Bronson had a great deal of artistic skill that Hollywood's casting directors had squandered. Judith Crist, writing in New York magazine, said the movie convinced her that he was ''a forceful actor'' who was ''wonderfully menacing and tough.'' Six years later he impressed critics with his portrayal of an itinerant prizefighter in ''Hard Times,'' and he won praise again in 1976 as the lead in ''From Noon Till Three,'' a satirical western. Continue reading the main story Still, Mr. Bronson was best known for his roles in what were some of Hollywood's most violent films of the 1970's. None were more violent than the 1974 movie ''Death Wish,'' in which Mr. Bronson portrayed an architect turned vigilante who hunts muggers in New York after his wife is killed and his daughter raped by thugs. The critics denounced the film as a vehicle for legitimizing violent behavior. Vincent Canby, reviewing it for The New York Times, called it ''a despicable movie, one that raises complex questions in order to offer bigoted, frivolous, oversimplified answers.'' Advertisement Continue reading the main story The movie nevertheless became a hit and made Mr. Bronson, then in his early 50's and already a success in Europe, a star in America. Responding to critics' complaints, he said, ''We don't make movies for critics, since they don't pay to see them anyhow.'' But privately he was upset at his typecasting and longed for more challenging roles. He harbored those feelings even though in interviews he continued to work hard to create an image of toughness. He told interviewers that he had been in fistfights and had been arrested on charges of assault and battery, and he liked to suggest to journalists that his hobby was knife-throwing. But reporters who checked out his stories found no police record, no assault and battery, no predisposition toward violence. In fact, they learned that Mr. Bronson's hobby was painting and that he was a quiet, personable, gentle man. There was no question, however, that Mr. Bronson had known hard times. He was born on Nov. 3, 1921, in the Scooptown section of Ehrenfeld, Pa., a coal-mining town. His real name was Charles Buchinsky, and he was the 11th of 15 children born to Lithuanian immigrants. He knew little about his father, who died when Mr. Bronson was 10. He knew abject poverty throughout his early years: his family was so poor that when he was 6 he was sent to school in a dress, a hand-me-down from an older sister. By the time he was 16 he was working in the coal mines, earning about $1 for each ton of coal he clawed out of the earth. Please verify you're not a robot by clicking the box. Invalid email address. Please re-enter. You must select a newsletter to subscribe to. Sign Up Privacy Policy In 1943, he was drafted into the Army. Years later, after he established himself as an actor, his press releases would say he had been a tail gunner during World War II. But one reporter found that Mr. Bronson was assigned to the 760th Mess Squadron in Kingman, Ariz., and that he drove a delivery truck during the war. After the |
The 'Executive Crew' are/were a gang of football hooligans who supported which Midland club? | Welcome to the Yorkshire Casuals Forum Use the right hand side bar to scroll down each script 04 November 2003 - Football thugs get match bans A FOOTBALL hooligan from Rotherham is among five Barnsley "fans" banned from soccer games for three years after clashing with Cardiff police at a match. K*** B******, aged 22, from Rotherham and Barnsley men J**** D*****, 35, D*** S****, 38, J**** A*****, 29, and D***** L***, 35, all admitted public order offences. Cardiff Crown Court heard they clashed with police trying to keep Barnsley fans away from Cardiff City fans after the Bluebirds scored a late equaliser at a league match in Wales in February. Hywel Hughes, prosecuting, said a group of Barnsley fans had arrived in Cardiff by train at 10am, five hours before kick-off. Police took them to the city's Walkabout pub, which opened specially for them, the court heard. Then a double-decker bus was arranged to take them to the Ninian Park ground, said Mr Hughes. Barnsley were leading 1-0 until towards the end of the game when Cardiff City equalised, he said. Then a group of about 100 Barnsley supporters decided to leave the ground early, despite being instructed by a loudspeaker announcement to stay until they were released. A cordon of about eight or nine police officers was able to hold the away fans back and stop them leaving the ground on to Sloper Road, where Cardiff fans were congregating. An outbreak of disorder followed, said Mr Hughes, in which one police officer was kicked and another was pulled into the crowd. A wheelie bin and sections of metal railing were thrown at police. Taxi driver A*****, of Hoyland, Barnsley, and engineer L*** of Old Mill, Barnsley were involved in pulling the woman police officer into the mob of fans, the court heard. Plumber B********, from Rotherham, trade union activist S****, of Wilthorpe, Barnsley, and decorator D*****, of Monk Bretton, Barnsley, were caught on police video and identified as being part of the mob. All five denied violent disorder, but admitted an alternative public order offence. They were given football banning orders, which stop them from attending league, cup and international matches in England and Wales, for three years. Judge Roderick Denyer QC also fined them �750 each and ordered them to pay �250 each in prosecution costs. He told them: "Why blokes of perfectly good character with good jobs suddenly want to go out and fight Cardiff City I don't know. It is a mystery." Outside court Det Sgt Terry Lee of South Wales Police Football Intelligence Unit said: "This was a fairly major disturbance and quite a nasty incident. Hopefully we can send out a message that this will not be accepted." story 2 Reds thugs banned after police clashes A GANG of Barnsley football hooligans has been banned from every ground in the country after a clash with police in Cardiff earlier this year. 23 thugs were given three-year banning orders and many were ordered at Cardiff Crown Court to pay fines or costs after troubled flared at a match in February this year. The fans made a charge for the stadium exit to beat police blocks shortly before the end of the fixture. There was a scuffle with officers and many Barnsley fans were arrested for public order offences. Of 16 Cardiff fans arrested for trouble in the city centre after the game, 12 were convicted and received banning orders. The Barnsley fans, aged between 21 and 40, can now "no longer enter within 2,000 metres of any regulated football match in the period of five hours before kick-off and five hours after the final whistle". Fans who breach the order can be arrested and brought back before the courts. Chief Insp Keith Lumley, of South Yorkshire Police, said: "We won't tolerate anyone who wants to spoil these family events through violence. "On every occasion, in Barnsley or anywhere in the country, hooligans can expect to go before court. "There have been about 30 banning orders imposed in Barnsley as a result of our zero tolerance policy in the last 18 months. "There are quite a few problems with hooligans throughout the coun |
"""Give me a robe, put on my crown, I have immortal longing in me"", is a quote from which Shakespeare play?" | Give me my robe, put on my crown - eNotes Shakespeare Quotes Give me my robe, put on my crown Cleopatra: "Give me my robe, put on my crown; I have Immortal longings in me." Read on Owl Eyes This eText is now on Owl Eyes. Clicking this link will open a new window. With these words, Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, joins her Roman lover, Mark Antony, in death. Mark Antony and Octavius Caesar oppose each other in this historical tragedy, Antony on the side of Egypt alongside its queen, Cleopatra, and Caesar as ruler of Rome. Antony struggles between his loyalty to Rome, strengthened by his marriage to Octavia, sister of Caesar, and his love for Cleopatra. He eventually succumbs to the "temptation of Egypt" and a great sea-war ensues in which Antony is defeated and follows Cleopatra into retreat. When Cleopatra learns that Antony believes she has betrayed him and plans to kill her, she sends word to Antony that she has killed herself. Overcome with grief, Antony falls upon his sword and is taken, still alive, to Cleopatra's monument, where she has been hiding. He dies in her arms. When Caesar hears that Mark Antony is dead, he arranges for Cleopatra's surrender, assuring her that she will be treated with respect. Cleopatra learns, however, that she is to be paraded by Caesar through the streets of Rome as a war trophy, ridiculed and degraded. She chooses, instead, to die with dignity, wearing her robe and crown, rather than suffer this humiliation. She puts an asp to her breast and is poisoned by the bite. Caesar provides a dignified burial for both Antony and Cleopatra, side by side. |
At which inn did Chaucer's pilgrims meet to begin their journey? | SparkNotes: The Canterbury Tales: General Prologue: Introduction The Canterbury Tales General Prologue: The Knight through the Man of Law Fragment 1, lines 1–42 Summary Whan that Aprill with his shoures soote The droghte of March hath perced to the roote . . . (See Important Quotations Explained ) The narrator opens the General Prologue with a description of the return of spring. He describes the April rains, the burgeoning flowers and leaves, and the chirping birds. Around this time of year, the narrator says, people begin to feel the desire to go on a pilgrimage. Many devout English pilgrims set off to visit shrines in distant holy lands, but even more choose to travel to Canterbury to visit the relics of Saint Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral, where they thank the martyr for having helped them when they were in need. The narrator tells us that as he prepared to go on such a pilgrimage, staying at a tavern in Southwark called the Tabard Inn, a great company of twenty-nine travelers entered. The travelers were a diverse group who, like the narrator, were on their way to Canterbury. They happily agreed to let him join them. That night, the group slept at the Tabard, and woke up early the next morning to set off on their journey. Before continuing the tale, the narrator declares his intent to list and describe each of the members of the group. Analysis The invocation of spring with which the General Prologue begins is lengthy and formal compared to the language of the rest of the Prologue. The first lines situate the story in a particular time and place, but the speaker does this in cosmic and cyclical terms, celebrating the vitality and richness of spring. This approach gives the opening lines a dreamy, timeless, unfocused quality, and it is therefore surprising when the narrator reveals that he’s going to describe a pilgrimage that he himself took rather than telling a love story. A pilgrimage is a religious journey undertaken for penance and grace. As pilgrimages went, Canterbury was not a very difficult destination for an English person to reach. It was, therefore, very popular in fourteenth-century England, as the narrator mentions. Pilgrims traveled to visit the remains of Saint Thomas Becket, archbishop of Canterbury, who was murdered in 1170 by knights of King Henry II. Soon after his death, he became the most popular saint in England. The pilgrimage in The Canterbury Tales should not be thought of as an entirely solemn occasion, because it also offered the pilgrims an opportunity to abandon work and take a vacation. In line 20, the narrator abandons his unfocused, all-knowing point of view, identifying himself as an actual person for the first time by inserting the first person—“I”—as he relates how he met the group of pilgrims while staying at the Tabard Inn. He emphasizes that this group, which he encountered by accident, was itself formed quite by chance (25–26). He then shifts into the first-person plural, referring to the pilgrims as “we” beginning in line 29, asserting his status as a member of the group. The narrator ends the introductory portion of his prologue by noting that he has “tyme and space” to tell his narrative. His comments underscore the fact that he is writing some time after the events of his story, and that he is describing the characters from memory. He has spoken and met with these people, but he has waited a certain length of time before sitting down and describing them. His intention to describe each pilgrim as he or she seemed to him is also important, for it emphasizes that his descriptions are not only subject to his memory but are also shaped by his individual perceptions and opinions regarding each of the characters. He positions himself as a mediator between two groups: the group of pilgrims, of which he was a member, and us, the audience, whom the narrator explicitly addresses as “you” in lines 34 and 38. On the other hand, the narrator’s declaration that he will tell us about the “condicioun,” “degree,” and “array” (dress) of each of the pilgrims suggests that his portrait |
Jason Bradbury and Polanna Woodward are co- presenters of which t.v. series shown on Channel Five? | Suzi, Jon and Ortis to leave Channel 5 Gadget Show | FrequencyCast Suzi, Jon and Ortis to leave Channel 5 Gadget Show FrequencyCast 15 comments We’re just getting reports that there are some big changes in store for Channel 5’s Gadget Show. The headline news is that Suzi Perry, Jon Bentley and Ortis Deley will be leaving the show, and won’t be appearing in the new series that starts in the spring. Jason Bradbury and Pollyanna Woodward will be the only two to remain, and apparently the show will switch from the current studio-based format to a duet with Jason and Polly touring the world on the search for gadgets. The show has been running for 16 series and has built up quite a following within the tech and gadget community. The show has also spawned Gadget Show Live , which we attended last year, and will be reporting from this year. Looking at tweets from the outgoing presenters: @suziperry confirms that “the decision wasn’t mine”, @jonbentley90 says “Thank you for your kind messages of support. It’s been a very enjoyable seven years” Nothing as yet from @ortisdeley It will be interesting to see what the new-look Gadget Show: World Tour will look like. Channel 5’s Factual Entertainment Commissioner Ian Dunkley says: “After 16 successful series it felt time for the show to go global and have some more fun. Our love of gadgets remains undimmed, and now the testing will be bigger, better, and in more exotic locations.” Update: Why did Suzi Perry leave the Gadget Show? We caught up with Suzi Perry in March 2012 to discuss life after The Gadget Show. Listen to our Suzi Perry Interview FrequencyCast interviews Suzi Perry – March 2012 (7 minutes) As an aside, in case you hadn’t noticed, Sky recently launched its own gadget show – Gadget Geeks airs on Sky 1 at 8pm on a Monday night. The show borrows heavily from the Gadget Show, but splits the show into two teams, a room of geeks that build gadgets to order, with the other team getting hands-on with tech. If you’ve tried Gadget Geeks on Sky, we’d love to know what you think. Any thoughts on the demise of the Gadget Show team? Let us know and we may read some out in our next tech podcast, FrequencyCast Show 73… |
In mythology, who or what was 'Mjolnir'? | Mjölnir | Mythology Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Loki tricked the dwarves Brokk and Eitri, sons of Sindri, to forge a plethora of weaponry for the Aesir . The Mjolnir was one of the mighty creations of the dwarves. Hammer lost Edit The Mjölnir was once stolen by the Jotunn Þrymr , and the price for getting it back was the hand of the goddess Freya . Freya refused to marry Thrym and instead Thor dressed as Freya. The Jotunns didn't realise Freya wasn't Freya, even when s(he) ate 3 pigs, and drank 4 barrels of mead . Thor still married the Jotunn and when Mjolnir was brought out to bless the newly-weds Thor took his hammer back and killed the surprised Jotunns. Variations In Marvel Comics' Ultimate universe titles, Thor uses an axe version of the Mjolnir. Just as the original version of the hammer, this axe model is able to channel electricity, primarily naturally generated lightnings. [3] Films Edit The axe version of the Mjolnir appears again, used by Thor on the animated feature film Ultimate Avengers. [4] The axe version of the Mjolnir is used by Thor against the Chitauri in Ultimate Avengers 2. [5] The Mjolnir appears on the 2011 film Thor. In the film, the hammer is stripped from Thor, who has become unworthy of it, and, as such, Thor must struggle to learn a lesson of humility and responsability while being just human, to be worthy of Mjolnir and use it to defeat his evil, adoptive brother, Loki, and the Destroyer. In the movie, it is described as being as heavy as a thousand earths to those unworthy, and as light as a feather to those who are worthy. Also, Darcy mispronounces its name as "myeh-myeh". Marvel's Thor uses the hammer again against Iron Man, Captain America and the hordes of Chitauri on 2012 film Avengers. [6] Notes Edit Unsourced accounts state the Mjölnir was only able to be lifted by Thor, strong enough beings or beings who are worthy of the hammer, though it is not specified in what aspects a being needs to be worthy to lift or wield the hammer. References |
Lucy Alexander and Martin Roberts are co-presenters of which t.v. series shown on BBC 1? | Transverse Myelitis: Lucy Alexander tells how a rare disease left her young daughter confined to a wheelchair | Daily Mail Online comments When Lucy Alexander’s daughter Kitty said she felt ill one morning, her mother assumed it wasn’t anything serious. After satisfying herself there was nothing amiss, Lucy dropped her seven-year-old off at school as normal and made a mental note to call at lunchtime to check on her. But within an hour, staff had frantically tracked down the BBC1 Homes Under The Hammer presenter to tell her Kitty had collapsed. It turned out that she had developed transverse myelitis, a rare disease of the central nervous system. The condition, which affects about 300 Britons a year, is the result of the immune system attacking healthy tissue. In Kitty’s case, her spinal cord was affected – and now she is wheelchair-bound. Tenacious: Kitty with her parents and brother Leo. For any child, a diagnosis of paralysis is devastating but it was especially cruel for Kitty because of her natural sporting prowess Some experts believe that it could be triggered by a simple viral infection, but the cause is unknown. If the spinal cord becomes inflamed, nerve signals from the brain to the body can be interrupted. In some cases, symptoms of transverse myelitis appear slowly over several weeks, but in more severe cases the onset is sudden. Kitty remembers the initial phase as ‘like an anchor being dropped on my back’. Lucy, 41, says: ‘When I arrived at the school, Kitty’s face was an almost unrecognisable grey mask – she looked as though she’d suffered a stroke.’ Although the presenter was understandably alarmed, at this point no one realised the severity of Kitty’s condition. She was taken to the A&E department at Kingston Hospital in South-West London, where doctors carried out a knee-jerk test, which shows whether the nervous system is functioning. They got no response from Kitty’s legs. ‘You could suddenly see the panic in their faces,’ recalls Lucy. Kitty was taken by ambulance to King’s College Hospital in South London. After a series of MRI scans and further tests, the family received a diagnosis, although they felt reassured by doctors who told them that a third of children with the condition made a full recovery. She was then transferred to nearby St Thomas’ Hospital, where she was given steroids to reduce the inflammation of the spinal cord, and put on immunoglobulin treatment, which can deactivate antibodies that cause the immune reaction. Lucy Alexander on Homes Under The Hammer. The presenter was forced to take time off after Kitty fell ill Lucy and her husband, former Wimbledon footballer Stewart Castledine, 39, barely left their daughter’s side for weeks, so Lucy’s parents looked after the couple’s son Leo, then four. ‘Homes Under The Hammer were utterly supportive and said there was no rush to come back,’ recalls Lucy. ‘My co-presenter Martin Roberts has two young children himself and I think it really hit home to him as a parent.’ Kitty’s condition later took a turn for the worse as the cold virus that may have triggered the condition progressed and she succumbed to pneumonia, spending a week on a ventilator in intensive care. ‘It was at this point that I thought she could die,’ admits Lucy. Thankfully, Kitty pulled through, but as the steroids began to reduce the inflammation, the recovery everyone had been hoping for failed to materialise. The only movements in Kitty’s legs were spasms – it meant the messages from the spinal cord to the brain were confused. In April 2010, two months after the onset of her illness, Kitty was deemed to be out of medical danger and was transferred to the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore, North-West London, for rehabilitation. After eight weeks, the family decided the National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Buckinghamshire was more suited to her needs. 'She was incredibly athletic. It was her thing' Kitty’s treatment there included intense physiotherapy and help with relearning day-to-day skills such as how to dress herse |
Who had a number one hit in July 2000 with the song 'Spinning Around'? | Australia Number One Songs - 2000 Australia Number One Songs - 2000 « 1999 2000 Number One Songs 2001 » Date « 1999 2000 Number One Songs 2001 » November 14 1999 Eiffel 65 - Blue (Da Ba Dee) 8 Killing Heidi - Mascara / Leave Me Alone 3 'N Sync - Bye Bye Bye 5 Destiny's Child - Say My Name 4 Britney Spears - Oops!... I Did It Again 2 Madison Avenue - Who The Hell Are You? 2 Kylie Minogue - On A Night Like This 2 (1) Kylie Minogue - On A Night Like This 2 (1) Spiller feat. Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Groovejet (If This Ain't Love) 3 |
By population, which is the second biggest city in Germany? | City Mayors: Largest German towns and cities 1 to 100 City Mayors reports news from towns and cities around the world. Worldwide | Elections | North America | Latin America | Europe | Asia | Africa | Events | Mayors from The Americas, Europe. Asia, Australia and Africa are competing for the annual World Mayor Award. More City Mayors ranks the world’s largest as well as richest cities and urban areas. It also ranks the cities in individual countries, and provides a list of the capital cities of some 200 sovereign countries. More City Mayors lists and features urban events, conferences and conventions aimed at urban decision makers and those with an interst in cities worldwide. More City Mayors reports political events, analyses the issues and depicts the main players. More City Mayors describes and explains the structures and workings of local government in Europe, The Americas, Asia, Australia and Africa. More City Mayors profiles city leaders from around the world and questions them about their achievements, policies and aims. More City Mayors deals with economic and investment issues affecting towns and cities. More City Mayors reports on how business developments impact on cities and examines cooperation between cities and the private sector. More City Mayors describes and explains financial issues affecting local government. More City Mayors reports urban environmental developments and examines the challenges faced by cities worldwide. More City Mayors reports on and discusses urban development issues in developed and developing countries. More City Mayors reports on developments in urban society and behaviour and reviews relevant research. More City Mayors deals with urban transport issues in developed and developing countries and features the world’s greatest metro systems. More City Mayors examines education issues and policies affecting children and adults in urban areas. More City Mayors investigates health issues affecting urban areas with an emphasis on health in cities in developing countries. More City Mayors examines the contributions history and culture make to urban society and environment. More City Mayors describes the history, architecture and politics of the greatest city halls in the world. More City Mayors invites readers to write short stories about people in cities around the world. More City Mayors questions those who govern the world’s cities and talks to men and women who contribute to urban society and environment. More City Mayors profiles national and international organisations representing cities as well as those dealing with urban issues. More City Mayors reports on major national and international sporting events and their impact on cities. More City Mayors lists cities and city organisations, profiles individual mayors and provides information on hundreds of urban events. More Almost 37 million people live in Germany’s 300 largest cities Towns and cities ranked 1 to 100 Germany is a country of thousands of medium-sized towns and cities. Only three cities, Berlin, Hamburg and München (Munich), are Millionenstädte - cities with a population of more than one million. Another nine German cities have a population of more than 500,000 people. According to the Deutscher Städtetag (German Associations of Towns and Cities) some 51 million people the equivalent of 63 per cent of Germanys total population - live in the countrys 5,700 towns and cities. The population of Germanys 300 largest cities amounts to almost 37 million or 45 per cent of all people living in the country. The data for the City Mayors tables of Germanys 300 largest cities was collected from a number of sources. Urs Enke acted as research consultant. Largest German cities |
Where in the human body would you find the 'Choroid'? | What does choroid mean? Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Choroid(adj) resembling the chorion; as, the choroid plexuses of the ventricles of the brain, and the choroid coat of the eyeball Choroid(noun) the choroid coat of the eye. See Eye Origin: [gr. ; chorion + e'i^dos form.] Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Choroid The choroid, also known as the choroidea or choroid coat, is the vascular layer of the eye, containing connective tissue, and lying between the retina and the sclera. The human choroid is thickest at the far extreme rear of the eye, while in the outlying areas it narrows to 0.1 mm. The choroid provides oxygen and nourishment to the outer layers of the retina. Along with the ciliary body and iris, the choroid forms the uveal tract. The structure of the choroid is generally divided into four layers: ⁕Haller's layer - outermost layer of the choroid consisting of larger diameter blood vessels; ⁕Sattler's layer - layer of medium diameter blood vessels; ⁕Choriocapillaris - layer of capillaries; and ⁕Bruch's membrane - innermost layer of the choroid. U.S. National Library of Medicine(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Choroid The thin, highly vascular membrane covering most of the posterior of the eye between the RETINA and SCLERA. Numerology The numerical value of choroid in Chaldean Numerology is: 2 Pythagorean Numerology |
What is the most commonly used word in spoken English? | English Vocabulary List - Learn Frequently Used Most Common Words Apps for Android and iPhones English Vocabulary How many words do you need to know in English? This is a very common question and it varies depending on your goal. Because TalkEnglish.com focuses on speaking, the vocabulary presented in this section will be the most commonly used words in speaking. There are roughly 100,000 word-families in the English language. A native English speaking person knows between 10,000 (uneducated) to 20,000 (educated) word families. Professor Paul Nation found that a person needs to know 8,000-9,000 word families to enjoy reading a book. Studying heritage language learners reveal that a person with a vocabulary size of 2,500 passive word-families and 2,000 active word-families can speak a language fluently. Many people do not know what a heritage language learner is. Let's say a person from Mexico moves to the US at the age of 5. The person knows basic Spanish and is fluent for a 5 year old but eventually English will become dominant. This person whose first language is Spanish actually does not know many Spanish words and must study Spanish to retain it. Because they grew up for 5 years speaking Spanish, they are a different type of language learners. This type of person is considered a heritage language learner. GOOD NEWS - If your goal is to speak English fluently, you are not required to study 10,000 words. 2,000 is enough to get you started. Here is another list of things to consider before studying vocabulary Before studying vocabulary, understand the difference between each word in a word-family. By doing so, you will be able to understand how to use words more easily. A word-family is a grouping of words derived from the same base. For example, active, actively, activities, and activity are all in the same word-family. There is a difference between passive vocabulary and active vocabulary. Passive vocabulary is used in reading and listening, where you are receiving information. Active vocabulary is used in writing and speaking, where you are giving information. In reading, you have time to think. If you want to be fluent, you don't have time to think because the definition of fluent is to speak smoothly and easily. Your goal should be to increase the depth of your vocabulary knowledge instead of the breadth of your vocabulary knowledge. There are many English learners who know 8,000 words, but they cannot speak a single sentence. On the other hand, there are people who know only 2,000 words and they can speak fluently. The difference is how deeply you know a word. Knowing 10,000 words passively will not help you with speaking. Instead focus on learning the first 2,000 words deeply. Learning vocabulary by memorizing the definition in your native language is an inefficient way to learn words. Rather, reading is the best way to increase your vocabulary. Learn words by seeing the word in a sentence. You can look up words in a dictionary, but study them in sentences, not the word itself. The vocabulary words in the list below were created by extracting words from dialogs totaling more than 250,000 words. The only words to make it into the top 2,000 words were those that were present in 1) The British National Corpus top 3,000 words, 2) The Corpus of Contemporary American English top 5,000 words, and 3) The 3,000 most frequently spoken words from Longman Communication. Before you start studying, watch this video to learn how to study and improve your English Vocabulary . If you had to choose the first 2,000 words to learn, the list below is very accurate. The number next to the link is the actual number. |
On the bank of which river does the French city of Nantes stand? | Travellers' Guide To Nantes - Wiki Travel Guide - Travellerspoint Fountain at Place Royale and the tower of St Nicholas © All Rights Reserved lil_lil Historically the capital of the Duchy of Brittany, Nantes (Breton: Naoned) is today the capital of the administrative region of Pays de la Loire as well as the department of Loire-Atlantique . The sixth largest city in France , it was once an important port city, situated some 50 kilometres inland and connected to the Atlantic by River Loire. Its position on the delta of rivers Loire, Erdre and Sèvre to the west of France earned the city its nickname "La Venise de l'Ouest" (Venice of the West). Today, Nantes is a modern and industrialised town, yet very much culturally linked to the Breton heritage. Its most famous son is the writer Jules Verne, who brought us "Around the World in 80 Days". Château des Ducs de Bretagne Château des Ducs de Bretagne © All Rights Reserved lil_lil The Château des Ducs de Bretagne (Castle of the Dukes of Brittany), dated back to 13th century, was both a residential palace and a military fortress. Over time, the castle was constantly remodelled and very recently a major restoration was underway to return the site to its emblematic glory in the history of Nantes and Brittany . The doors to the castle was reopened in 2007 upon the completion of the restoration, and currently houses Musée d'Histoire de Nantes (Nantes History Museum). The grounds of the castle, along with the ramparts, are free to visit on a daily basis except 1 January, 1 May, 1 November and 25 December. The Museum collections (permanent and temporary) are, however, ticket requiring. A standard ticket to either the permanent or the temporary collection is €5, while a combination ticket for both is €8. Cathédrale St-Pierre-et-St-Paul Cathédrale St-Pierre-et-St-Paul (Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul) is a flamboyant late Gothic cathedral located close to the castle. The site was originally that of a Romanesque building but altered over time accordingly to the architecture movement across Europe. It took 457 years to complete the construction of the cathedral. The cathedral opens daily and is free of charge. Église Notre-Dame de Bon-Port Commonly known as Église Notre-Dame de Bon-Port, its official name is Église de St-Louis (Basilica of St-Louis). The dome of this basilica was modelled after the dome of Les Invalides in Paris. Admission is free. Église St-Nicolas The construction of Église St-Nicolas (Basilica of St Nicholas) started in 1844 and completed 25 years later in 1869. It was among the first Neo-Gothic style buildings built in France. It also contains a marvellous set of pipe organs. The basilica is free for visit, and here is a link that allows 360º virtual visit of the basilica. Les Machines de l'Île Mechanical elephant of Les Machines de l'Île © All Rights Reserved lil_lil Les Machines de l'Île (The Machines of the Isle of Nantes) hosts a number of mechanical animals including the Great Elephant which a ride can be taken. This giant mechanical elephant moves at a crawl of 250 metres per hour with a maximum of 49 passengers on board each time, with realistic flexes and movement, and the trunk will even spray water out every so often! Standard adult ticket is €6.50, and it includes the access to the terrace of l'Atelier de la Machine (the machine workshop) and to la Branche prototype de l'Arbre aux Hérons (the prototypic branch of the tree of herons). La Tour LU and Lieu Unique La Tour LU (The LU Tower) is a rather "pink" and picturesque tower that stands by the entrance of the former factory of Lefèvre-Utile (LU) Biscuit Company. The unused factory was rescued from demolition in the late 1990's. The tower offers a vantage viewpoint of the city, while the factory has since been renamed Lieu Unique (Unique Place) and it is now used as a cultural centre. Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes (Fine Arts Museum of Nantes) is housed in a beautifully designed museum of late 19th century. Works of arts by Delacroix, Money, Picasso, Kandisky, de La Tour |
What is the proper name for the small Alligators found in South America? | WEC203/UW230: Living with Alligators: A Florida Reality Living with Alligators: A Florida Reality 1 Elizabeth Swiman, Mark Hostetler, Martin Main , and Sarah Webb Miller 2 Living in Florida, we have to share our space with a very large reptile, the American alligator (Alligator mississipiensis). Because of Florida's booming population growth, people and alligators are constantly forced to cross paths, increasing the chances of conflict. Knowing where alligators live, how they behave and what you can do to avoid conflict with alligators is key to sharing space safely (Figure 1). What is the natural history of alligators? The American alligator has survived the test of time. The family Alligatoridae first appeared about 35 million years ago. Today there are only two species of alligator in the world, the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) and the Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis). The name “alligator” is widely believed to have come from the Spanish name “el lagarto”. This eventually changed into "aligarto" and then "alligator" by English settlers. Figure 1. Credit: Milt Putnam [Click thumbnail to enlarge.] In addition to the American alligator, the spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus) and the American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) also occur in Florida. The family Alligatoridae includes five species of caimans, which are native to Central and South America. Spectacled caimans, which are smaller than the American alligator, have become established in some parts of south Florida, presumably from people releasing pets into the wild. American crocodiles belong to the family Crocodilidae and are native to Florida. Whereas alligators prefer freshwater, crocodiles occur almost exclusively in the marine and brackish coastal waters of extreme southern Florida. Crocodiles, which are an endangered species, are much less abundant and tend to be more secretive than alligators. Consequently, conflicts are much more likely to occur between humans and alligators. Historically, alligators ranged from southern Virginia to the Florida Keys, west to the Rio Grande and up to southern Oklahoma. Today, the American alligator can be found throughout the southeastern United States from the Carolinas to Texas and north to Arkansas (Figure 2). Large populations are found in Florida, southern Georgia, and Louisiana. Figure 2. The range of the American alligator (where they occur) in the southeastern United States (see orange area, or darker shading, on map). Credit: Map courtesy of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. [Click thumbnail to enlarge.] Alligators may occur anywhere there is water—lakes, ponds, rivers, marshes, swamps, and even man-made canals. Although almost exclusively a fresh-water species, they have been found in brackish water and marine salt waters. Alligators play important ecological roles both as top-level predators and because they often dig or wallow to create “gator holes” that hold water during dry periods. Sometimes gator holes are important features in the Everglades because they are often the only places water is found during the dry season and provide critical habitat for fish and other wildlife. They also ensure the alligator will have a continued supply of food. Gator holes are so important that ecologists consider the alligator a “keystone species” because its actions provide habitat for many other species. In addition to gator holes, alligators sometimes dig dens in stream banks. Alligators may occupy dens year-round, but they are particularly important in winter and protect the alligator from the cold. What do alligators eat? Alligators primarily hunt at dusk or during the night. They lay motionless in wait for prey. Their prey selection seems to be determined primarily by size. An alligator's diet depends on what is available to it, which means it will eat just about anything including fish, frogs, birds, turtles, insects, snakes, small mammals, other alligators, white-tailed deer, wild hogs, and sometimes people's pets. Once the prey is caught, it is typically swallowed whole |
The word 'the' is the most commonly used word written in the English language, which two-letter word comes second? | THE MOST COMMON WORDS IN ENGLISH The 500 Most Commonly Used Words in the English Language Based on the combined results of British English, American English and Australian English surveys of contemporary sources in English: newspapers, magazines, books, TV, radio and real life conversations - the language as it is written and spoken today. |
Ricky Martin first entered the pop charts as a member of which boy band? | Ricky Martin | Music Videos, News, Photos, Tour Dates | Blastro Ricky Martin From Lastfm : Ricky Martin (born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on December 24, 1971 as Enrique Martin Morales), is a successful Puerto Rican pop singer who rose to fame, first as a member of the Latin boy band Menudo ,... More > More Info: From Lastfm : Ricky Martin (born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on December 24, 1971 as Enrique Martin Morales), is a successful Puerto Rican pop singer who rose to fame, first as a member of the Latin boy band Menudo , then as a solo artist since 1990. He has sold over 70 million records since the start of his career. He is considered a major star in the world of Latin Pop, and is considered to have opened the doors for some of his fellow Latin American singers like Jennifer Lopez and Shakira . From Wikipedia : Enrique "Ricky" Martín Morales (born December 24, 1971), is a Puerto Rican pop musician, actor and author. Martin began his career at age twelve with the all-boy pop group Menudo; after five years with the group, he released several Spanish-language solo albums throughout the 1990s. He also acted on stage and on TV in Mexico, becoming a modest star in the country. In 1994 he starred on the American TV soap opera General Hospital, playing a Puerto Rican singer. In late 1999, after releasing several albums in Spanish, Martin performed "The Cup of Life" at the 41st Grammy Awards show, which became a catalyst in bringing Latin pop to the forefront of the U.S. music scene. Following its success, Martin released "Livin' la Vida Loca" which helped him obtain enormous success worldwide and is generally seen as the song that began the Latin pop explosion of 1999 and made the transition of other Spanish-speaking artists into the English-speaking market easier. The song has sold over 8 million copies, making it one of the best selling singles of all time. His first English-language album (also titled Ricky Martin), has sold 22 million copies and is one of the best selling albums of all time. His other studio albums include: Me Amarás (1993), A Medio Vivir (1995), Vuelve (1998), Sound Loaded (2000), Almas del Silencio (2003), Life (2005), and Música + Alma + Sexo (2011). |
Who directed the 1965 film 'The Sound Of Music'? | The Sound of Music (1965) - 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 The Sound of Music ( 1965 ) G | A woman leaves an Austrian convent to become a governess to the children of a Naval officer widower. Director: Robert Wise Writers: George Hurdalek (with the partial use of ideas by) (as Georg Hurdalek), Howard Lindsay (from the stage musical book by) | 2 more credits » Stars: From $13.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 27 titles created 14 Dec 2013 a list of 44 titles created 19 Jan 2014 a list of 36 titles created 05 Oct 2015 a list of 39 titles created 12 Dec 2015 a list of 30 images created 1 month ago Title: The Sound of Music (1965) 8/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 5 Oscars. Another 12 wins & 13 nominations. See more awards » Videos A magical nanny helps bring the two children she's in charge of closer to their father through songs and magical adventures. Director: Robert Stevenson A misogynistic and snobbish phonetics professor agrees to a wager that he can take a flower girl and make her presentable in high society. Director: George Cukor Young Oliver Twist runs away from an orphanage and meets a group of boys trained to be pickpockets by an elderly mentor. Director: Carol Reed Directors: Victor Fleming, George Cukor, and 3 more credits » Stars: Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger A down-on-his-luck inventor turns a broken-down Grand Prix car into a fancy vehicle for his children, and then they go off on a magical fantasy adventure to save their grandfather in a far-off land. Director: Ken Hughes Charlie receives a golden ticket to a factory, his sweet tooth wants going into the lushing candy, it turns out there's an adventure in everything. Director: Mel Stuart Directors: William Cottrell, David Hand, and 4 more credits » Stars: Adriana Caselotti, Harry Stockwell, Lucille La Verne After inadvertently wreaking havoc on the elf community due to his ungainly size, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole is sent to the U.S. in search of his true identity. Director: Jon Favreau When a street urchin vies for the love of a beautiful princess, he uses a genie's magic power to make himself off as a prince in order to marry her. Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker Stars: Scott Weinger, Robin Williams, Linda Larkin An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed. Director: Frank Capra A young woman whose father has been imprisoned by a terrifying beast offers herself in his place, unaware that her captor is actually a prince, physically altered by a magic spell. Directors: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise Stars: Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson, Jesse Corti An 8-year old troublemaker must protect his home from a pair of burglars when he is accidentally left home alone by his family during Christmas vacation. Director: Chris Columbus Edit Storyline In 1930's Austria, a young woman named Maria is failing miserably in her attempts to become a nun. When the Navy captain Georg Von Trapp writes to the convent asking for a governess that can handle his seven mischievous children, Maria is given the job. The Captain's wife is dead, and he is often away, and runs the household as strictly as he does the ships he sails on. The children are unhappy and resentful of the governesses that their father keeps hiring, and have managed to run each of them off one by one. When Maria arrives, she is initially met with the same hostility, but her kindness, understanding, and sense of fun soon draws them to her and brings some much-needed joy into all their lives -- including the Captain's. Eventually he and Maria find themselves falling in love, even though Georg is already engaged to a Baroness and Maria is still a postulant. Th |
Which state of America is nicknamed the 'Great Lake State'? | The State of Michigan - An Introduction to the Great Lakes State from NETSTATE.COM The State of Michigan Michigan Capitol, Lansing Welcome to Michigan, the Great Lake state. Michigan is quite unique among the states in that it is divided into two distint geographic sections, the Upper peninsula, and the Lower peninsula. Lake Michigan lies between the two peninsulas. The Upper peninsula is very sparsely populated, more than 90% of the peninsula being forested. The Lower peninsula contains the cities, industry, and agriculture. The Upper and Lower Peninsulas were connected in 1957 with the construction of Big Mac, the Mackinac Bridge. Almost half of Michigan is comprised of water and, except for Alaska, Michigan has more shoreline than any other state, fronting four of the Great Lakes: Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, and Lake Erie. With 3,177 miles of Great Lakes shoreline it is easy to see why Michigan boasts a thriving recreational industry, and leads the nation with approximately one million registered pleasure boats. "Michigan, handsome as a well made woman, and dressed and jewelled. It seemed to me that the earth was generous and outgoing here in the heartland, and, perhaps, its people to a cue from it." Author John Steinbeck THE STATE NAME: The word Michigan originally referred to a clearing on the lower peninsula and was derived from the Chippewa Indian word "majigan" which means clearing. Lake Michigan was named after this clearing by European explorers in the area in the 1670's. The state later took the name of the clearing as well. Cherry Orchard, Leelanau County The Wolverine State It has been generally accepted that Michigan was nicknamed "The Wolverine State" for the abundance of wolverines that once roamed the peninsula. However, according to the Michigan Historical Center, wolverines were very rare in Michigan if they were present at all. It's not clear how this nickname originated, but there are two theories. Some think the nickname was originated by Ohioans in 1835 during a dispute over an Ohio/Michigan boundary called the "Toledo Strip." This dispute became known as the Toledo War . Though Michigan and Ohio both sent troops to the area, no shots were ever fired. It's said that Ohioans, at that time, referred to Michiganians as "...as vicious and bloodthirsty as wolverines." Another theory is proposed that Native Americans compared the way that settlers were taking land, in the 1830s, to the way the excessively greedy wolverine went after its food. Avalon Beach, Monroe The Great Lake State or "The Great Lakes State", or "The Lakes State" nicknames have been applied to Michigan for many years. They refer to the fact that Michigan shores meet four of the five Great Lakes and to the number of inland lakes in the state. The four Great Lakes that border Michigan are Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron and Lake Erie. There are also more than 11,000 inland lakes in Michigan and, according to the Michigan Historical Center, one is never more than six miles from an inland lake or more than 85 miles from one of the Great Lakes. From 1968 to 1975 and from 1979 to 1983, the legend on the standard Michigan License Plate read "The Great Lake State." This legend recognizes the Great Lakes and more than 11,000 inland lakes found in the state. This legend was changed to "Great Lakes" in 1984. Water Wonderland This promotional nickname again references the water resources of the state of Michigan. "Water Wonderland" appeared on Michigan license plates beginning in 1954. It was modified to "Water-Winter Wonderland" in 1965. This modified legend appeared on Michigan license plates from 1965 through 1967. Lady of the Lake With over 40,000 square miles of water surface within its boundaries, Michigan's history has been "saturated" with the association. "Lady of the Lake" is another nickname referencing the influence of water in the state. It is thought that this nickname may have been taken from Sir Walter Scott's poem, "The Lady of the Lake." The Auto State This nickname draws attention to the automobile manufac |
Which was the first part of the autobiographical trilogy, completed by 'As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning' and 'A Moment Of War'? | Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning: A Memoir (The Autobiographical Trilogy Book 2) 36 people found this helpful 5.0 out of 5 starsSo Much He Loved Wandering ByGussie Fink-Nottleon January 1, 2003 "As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning" [1], author Laurie Lee recounted his first sojourn away from home. At age 19, our narrator-biographer, walked out of his village at Stroud, Gloucestershire, and headed toward London. As Lee himself recalled, he was 'still soft at the edges' when he said farewell to his mother (a poignant scene in the opening chapter). All he had with him that Sunday morning in June 1934 was 'a small rolled-up tent, a violin in a blanket, a change of clothes, a tin of treacle biscuits, and some cheese.' After nearly a year of living and working in London as a cement laborer, Lee decided it was time to move on. He bought a one-way ticket and sailed to Spain. He settled for Spain because he had had an introduction to Spanish. All he could speak then, Lee admitted, was only one Spanish phrase: 'Will you please give me a glass of water?' In July 1935, Laurie Lee landed in northwestern Spain. For many months he roamed the exotic and history-filled landscape, living off his music and the kindness of the people he came to love. From Vigo, he wandered southward through the New Castile region (Segovia, Madrid, Toledo). By December, he came to the coastal region of Andalusia (Cordova, Seville, Granada). There, Lee holed up at a Castillo hotel until the outbreak of the civil war in July 1936. This author's second autobiographical sketch could have been subtitled "From Spain With Love." His inimitable poetic description of the Spanish landscape and its inhabitants is sensual as it is lyrical. The warmth and beauty of this passage [no pun], for example, undulates this reviewer's reveries, not of memories but of what has never been: 'When twilight came I slept where I was, on the shore or some rock-strewn headland, and woke to the copper glow of the rising sun coming slowly across the sea. Mornings were pure resurrection, which I could watch sitting up, still wrapped like a corpse in my blanket, seeing the blood-warm light soak back into the Sierras, slowing re-animating their ash-grey cheeks, and feeling the cold of the ground drain away beneath me as the sunrise reached my body.' Lee's "As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning" and its third autobiograhy "A Moment In War" have had a farther reach than any of his other celebrated works. These writings have been adapted to music to which Charles Baudelaire could only spoke of metaphorically. In June of 2002, the Allegri String Quartet in The Salisbury Festival (UK) premiered "A Walk Into War." A musical piece which the quartet had commissioned based on the two latter biographies. The author once wrote that autobiography is 'a celebration of life and an attempt to hoard its sensations...trophies snatched from the dark... to praise the life I'd had and so preserve it, and to live again both the good and the bad'. By all measures he had not done badly. He was and is the one modern author whose memoirs have transcended into the realms of music and visual arts ('Cider With Rosie', a 1998 film by John Mortimer). 1] Laurie Lee's autobiographical trilogy - Book 1:"Cider with Rosie" (1959); Book 2:"As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning" (1969); and Book 3: "A Moment of War" (1991). 20 people found this helpful 3.0 out of 5 starsNo connection, just language ByChapmanon December 10, 2011 I had heard of Laurie Lee before, but I don't believe that I had ever read anything of his. I would imagine that reading some of his work is essential to say one has lived in Gloucestershire, right? I am glad that I read this book, as the descriptions were some of the most vivid that I have seen - one might say poetic, actually! I did read a few bios of Lee, as I was curious to know how this experience fit into his life. I found that he wrote "Walked out" about 30 years after the events occurred, though they do say that he kept notes of his experienc |
The Yas Bay Circuit used in Formula One for the first time in 2009, is the venue for which Grand Prix? | Yas Marina Circuit - F1 | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Official Founding Partner for Yas Marina Circuit Official Timing Partner for Yas Marina Circuit Official Electronics Partner for Yas Marina Circuit Official Mall for Yas Marina Circuit Official Yas Drag Racing Centre Lubricant Official Tyre Supplier for Yas Marina Circuit Official Partner Yas Marina Circuit Official Partner Yas Marina Circuit Official Water Supplier for Yas Marina Circuit Official Supplier Yas Marina Circuit Official Partner Yas Marina Circuit Official Partner - Abu Dhabi Sports Council Official Retail Partner - Hackett Yas Marina Circuit |
What is the soft shawl made from the under fleece of goats in Northern India? | Know Your Pashmina Shawl Testimonials Know Your Pashmina Shawl » The 100% pure Pashmina is a fine cashmere and feather-light shawl and is so soft and delicate that it can easily pass through a finger ring, hence it is also known as Ring Shawl. You can now wrap yourself in pure luxury and experience the ultimate caress of the finest fiber ever known to mankind. The Pashmina shawls also make a perfect gift for your loved ones and can be gift wrapped too upon request. These are entirely 100% guaranteed real Pashminas entirely hand-loomed and handmade. The Pashmina meaning," woven goat's wool " comes from the fleece of the central Asian mountain, goat. This fleece is extremely fine and short and is protected by a thick covering of long, hard hairs, which serve to conserve the valuable undercoat. It is hand-woven by skilled Nepali craftsmen in to wonderful shawls. Each shawls takes many man hours to complete. From the combing of the goat to collect the fur, through hand weaving, dying and finishing. Therefore every shawl is unique. Some places do sell machine made shawls, but the weave can never be as strong as with a hand made shawl. They have been popular amongst the Indian aristocracy for 500 years, and demand in the west has been massively increasing since they were first paraded on the catwalks of New York and Paris back in 1998. Pasham, or unwoven goat's wool, is collected from Capra Hircus goats living above the 4,500-meter (14,750 ft.) line in the Himalayan regions of northern India, Nepal and Tibet. The quality or fineness of the fleece is dependent upon the high altitudes, even as high as 3,500 meters; the goats are incapable of producing the fine under fleece. After collections the pashm has traditionally been woven into the finest Pashmina shawls. This an extremely fine Pure Pashmina shawl made of 100% finest cashmere and this feather-light shawl is so soft and delicate that it can easily pass through a finger ring, so it also known as Ring Shawl. You can now wrap yourself in pure luxury and experience the ultimate caress of the finest fiber ever known to us. The Pashmina shawls also make a perfect gift for your loved ones and can be gift wrapped too upon request. This is indeed a superb quality pure cashmere shawl that cannot be found elsewhere as all our Pure Pashmina are procured directly from the weavers of the valley of Kashmir. Capra Hircus Goat |
Which writer created the character of 'Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennyson'? | Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison - Police Detective Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison Jane Tennison is a character in the British police procedural television drama that was created by Lynda La Plante and broadcasted in 1990âs and 2000âs. Jane is a British Detective Chief Inspector in Metrolpolitan Police Division starring Helen Mirren in the role which was appreciated a lot by the viewers. The show clearly depicts that how a female manages to remain in the profession when it is highly dominated by males. The show also received Edgar Award in Best TV show category. The whole series focuses the role of a woman in Police Division and later she gets promoted as Detective Superintendent. Prime Suspect There are seven series of Prime Suspect and all the series are 100 and 200 min long. All the series shows the courage of detective Jane Tennison and how she investigates all the mysteries. She has four members in her team who help her in all the investigations. Prime Suspect is based on Police Procedural format and is created by Lynda La Plante. Lynda is a great writer and has a great record for writing several novels about investigations. There are seven series which are included with nine episodes. All the episodes are exceptionally interesting and retain the interest of the customer from starting to the end. Series The whole series was produced under the banner of Granada Television ITV productions. ITV productions have a reputed name in the world of fictional stories and characters. They have been released around 15 fictional characters and all the characters are published in the novels too. The whole series of Prime Suspect was run from 7th April 1991 to 22 October 2006. However, there are several breaks in the broadcasting of this serial but in the end they succeed in completing the series. This is the first series of this type in which a woman holds a very responsive position in Detective Agency. The first part of Prime Suspect features sexism at workplace and the other parts are also based on this theme. The second part features the institutional racism and the third one features pedophilia, prostitution and child abuse. As there is a lady at the top position in large detective agency, Jane had to fight with her work life and relationships. She needs to maintain a perfect balance between her job and her private life. With the progression of series, she became alcoholic due to increased stress and tension but she soon get successful in tackling the alcohol addiction. The series of Prime Suspect are in multiple episodes and every part is included with 31/2 hours and was divided into three or four parts. Three Cases Prime Suspect 4 was exceptionally long and was divided into three cases in which every case was 41/2 hours long. Prime Suspect was aired in 1991 and was divided into two parts. Prime Suspect 2 was aired in 15th December 1992 and was 203 min long. Prime Suspect 3 was aired in 19th December and its length is 207 min. Prime Suspect 4 has three parts with different titles including Lost Child, Inner Circles and Scent of Darkness. So, this character or series is the successful interms of providing complete entertainment to the audience. |
What is the two-word alliterative name for the tree Salix babylonica? | Willow Tree Names and Types of Willow (Salix) Species Salix ×laestadiana = Salix cinerea × Salix lapponum Salix ×laurentiana (Laurent's Willow) = Salix discolor (Pussy Willow) × Salix myricoides (Bayberry Willow) Salix ×laurina (Laurel-leaf Willow, Lagervide) = Salix caprea × Salix phylicifolia Salix ×lyonensis = Salix repens (Creeping Willow) × Salix arbuscula Salix ×meyeriana (Shiny-leaf Willow) = Salix pentandra × Salix euxina, (Possibly Salix pentandra × Salix ×fragilis) Salix ×mollissima (Sharp-stipule Willow) = Salix triandra (Almond Willow) × Salix viminalis (Basket Willow, Osier) Salix ×obtusata (Obtuse Willow) = Salix myricoides (Bayberry Willow) × Salix pyrifolia (Balsam Willow) Salix ×pedunculata (Blackbract Willow) = Salix discolor (Pussy Willow, American Willow × Salix pellita (Satiny Willow) Salix ×pendulina (Wisconsin Weeping Willow, Weeping Crack Willow, Niobe Willow) = Salix fragilis (Crack Willow) × Salix babylonica (Babylon Willow, Peking Willow, Weeping Willow) Salix ×pendulina nothovar. elegantissima (Thurlow Weeping Willow) Salix ×pilosiuscula Salix ×pontederana = Salix cinerea × Salix purpurea Salix ×rubens (Synonym of Salix ×fragilis) Salix ×rubra (Green-leaf Willow, Flätvide) = Salix purpurea × Salix viminalis Salix ×schneiderii = Salix lucida (Shining Willow) × Salix nigra (Black Willow) Salix ×sepulcralis (Golden Weeping Willow, Kemp Willow, Weeping Willow) = Salix alba (White Willow) × Salix babylonica (Peking Willow) Salix ×sepulcralis nothovar. chrysocoma (Golden hybrid weeping Willow) = Salix alba ssp. vitellina × Salix babylonica Salix ×sepulcralis nothovar. sepulcralis (Weeping Willow) = Salix alba ssp. alba × Salix babylonica Salix ×seringeana (Seringe Willow) = Salix caprea (Goat Willow) × Salix elaeagnos (Elaeagnus Willow) Salix ×simulatrix (Dvärgrisvide) = Salix arbuscula (Mountain Willow) × Salix herbacea (Snowbed Willow) Salix ×smithiana (Broadleaf osier, Silky-leaf Osier, Häckvide) = Salix cinerea (Grey Willow) × Salix viminalis (Basket Willow, Osier) Salix ×stipularis (Eared Osier, Dammvide) = Salix atrocinerea × Salix viminalis Salix ×subalpina = Salix glauca var. appendiculata × Salix caprea Salix ×subsericea = Salix cinerea × Salix repens (Creeping Willow) Salix ×tsugaluensis = Salix integra × Salix vulpina Salix ×undulata = Salix alba × Salix triandra. Synonym; Salix ×mollissima var. undulata Salix ×ungavensis Salix ×wiegandii (Wiegand's Willow) = Salix calcicola (Limestone Willow, Woolly Willow) × Salix candida (Sage Willow, Sageleaf Willow) Salix ×wimmeriana Salix alba 'Caerulea' (Cricket-bat Willow), Synonym; Salix alba var. caerulea Salix alba 'Vitellina' (Golden Willow); Synonym; Salix alba var. vitellina Salix alba 'Vitellina-Tristis' (Golden weeping Willow), Synonym; 'Tristis' Salix alba 'Sericea' (Silver Willow) |
In which English city are the Guru Nanak Sikh Museum and the National Space Centre? | City Walk: Museums and Galleries Tour of Leicester, Leicester, England Museums and Galleries Tour of Leicester, Leicester Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and NotFromUtrecht This self-guided walking tour is included in the iOS app " GPSmyCity: Walks and Articles with Offline Maps " on iTunes App Store and the Android app " Leicester Map and Walks " on Google Play. Leicester is the industrial center of the Midlands and has a rich heritage. A number of museums and galleries offer visitors a fascinating look into the history, culture and development of Leicester. Some venues are free of charge and are sponsored by the local government. Take this tour to enjoy Leicester's most notable museums and galleries. Museums and Galleries Tour of Leicester - Route Map Guide Name: Museums and Galleries Tour of Leicester Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing) # of Attractions: 9 Author: Ella 1) Jewry Wall Museum The Jewry Wall is believed to be the remaining wall of the public baths of Roman Leicester along with foundations of the baths, which are laid out in front of the wall. The wall is nearly 2,000 years old and is a rare example of Roman walling. It is the second largest piece of surviving civil Roman building in Britain. The Jewry Wall would have been the wall separating the gymnasium from the cold room. The remains of the baths were excavated in the 1930s by Dame Kathleen Kenyon and date from... view more Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and NotFromUtrecht Sight description based on wikipedia 2) Guru Nanak Sikh Museum While in Leicester, don’t miss the chance to visit Guru Nanak Sikh Museum, a very unusual museum devoted to Sikhism and the Guru Nanak. There are a number of exhibits relating to Sikhism, which include manuscripts, pictures and other artifacts. In addition to serving as a museum, this building is used as an active Sikh temple. If you do decide to visit the temple, don't forget to leave your shoes outside and to cover your head if you are a... view more Image Courtesy of Flickr and harminder dhesi photography 3) The Guildhall The Guildhall in Leicester is a Grade I listed timber framed building, with the earliest part dating from circa 1390. The Guildhall once acted as the town hall for the city until the current one was commissioned in 1876. Although some parts are earlier, the majority of the building dates from the 15th century. It is located in the old walled city, on a street now known as Guildhall Lane. It was used first as the meeting place for the Guild of Corpus Christi and then later for the more formal... view more Image Courtesy of Flickr and stevecadman Sight description based on wikipedia 4) Leicester Royal Infirmary Museum The Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI) is a large National Health Service hospital in Leicester. It is located to the south-west of the city centre. The hospital was originally founded in 1771 by Reverend William Watts, hosting 40 beds. Patients were forced to pay a deposit when they went in; if they went home, the money was repaid back, if they died their deposit would be spent on burying them. When first opened, there was no running water, but there was of course the nearby brewery, which was... view more Image Courtesy of Flickr and here8now Sight description based on wikipedia 5) New Walk Museum and Art Gallery The New Walk Museum and Art Gallery is a museum on New Walk not far from the city center. Two dinosaur skeletons are permanently installed in the museum — a cetiosaur found in Rutland (affectionately named George) and a plesiosaur from Barrow upon Soar. Other permanent exhibits include an Egyptian area, minerals of Leicestershire and a wild space area featuring stuffed animals from around the world. On the first floor of the museum is an exhibition area that changes periodically. Recent... view more Image Courtesy of Flickr and Fiery Fred Sight description based on wikipedia 6) Leicester Print Workshop Leicester is famous for having the best printing products in the country. Visit the Print Workshop of Leicester to learn about different stages of the printing pr |
The name of which chemical element is derived from the Greek for acid + producer? | Oxygen | Define Oxygen at Dictionary.com oxygen [ok-si-juh n] /ˈɒk sɪ dʒən/ Spell noun, Chemistry. 1. a colorless, odorless, gaseous element constituting about one-fifth of the volume of the atmosphere and present in a combined state in nature. It is the supporter of combustion in air and was the standard of atomic, combining, and molecular weights until 1961, when carbon 12 became the new standard. Symbol: O; atomic weight: 15.9994; atomic number: 8; density: 1.4290 g/l at 0°C and 760 mm pressure. Origin of oxygen 1780-90; < French oxygène, equivalent to oxy- oxy- 1 + -gène -gen Related forms [ok-si-jen-ik] /ˌɒk sɪˈdʒɛn ɪk/ (Show IPA), oxygenous [ok-sij-uh-nuh s] /ɒkˈsɪdʒ ə nəs/ (Show IPA), adjective oxygenicity [ok-si-juh-nis-i-tee] /ˌɒk sɪ dʒəˈnɪs ɪ ti/ (Show IPA), noun Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for oxygen Expand Contemporary Examples The answer lies in polyphenol oxidase, an enzyme that combines with oxygen to speed up cellular decomposition. Aether and Gravitation William George Hooper It is as though one were to wish a fish to live out of water, or a mammal in an atmosphere containing no oxygen. British Dictionary definitions for oxygen Expand noun 1. a colourless odourless highly reactive gaseous element: the most abundant element in the earth's crust (49.2 per cent). It is essential for aerobic respiration and almost all combustion and is widely used in industry. Symbol: O; atomic no: 8; atomic wt: 15.9994; valency: 2; density: 1.429 kg/m³; melting pt: –218.79°C; boiling pt: –182.97°C (as modifier): an oxygen mask Derived Forms oxygenic (ˌɒksɪˈdʒɛnɪk), oxygenous (ɒkˈsɪdʒɪnəs) adjective Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for oxygen Expand n. gaseous chemical element, 1790, from French oxygène, coined in 1777 by French chemist Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1794), from Greek oxys "sharp, acid" (see acrid ) + French -gène "something that produces" (from Greek -genes "formation, creation;" see -gen ). Intended to mean "acidifying (principle)," it was a Greeking of French principe acidifiant. So called because oxygen was then considered essential in the formation of acids (it is now known not to be). The element was isolated by Priestley (1774), who, using the old model of chemistry, called it dephlogisticated air. The downfall of the phlogiston theory required a new name, which Lavoisier provided. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper oxygen ox·y·gen (ŏk'sĭ-jən) n. Symbol O An element constituting 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume that occurs as a diatomic gas, O2, combines with most elements, is essential for plant and animal respiration, and is required for nearly all combustion. Atomic number 8; atomic weight 15.9994; melting point -218.8°C; boiling point -183.0°C; gas density at 0°C 1.429 grams per liter; valence 2. A medicinal gas containing not less than 99.0 percent, by volume, of O2. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. (ŏk'sĭ-jən) Symbol O A nonmetallic element that exists in its free form as a colorless, odorless gas and makes up about 21 percent of the Earth's atmosphere. It is the most abundant element in the Earth's crust and occurs in many compounds, including water, carbon dioxide, and iron ore. Oxygen combines with most elements, is required for combustion, and is essential for life in most organisms. Atomic number 8; atomic weight 15.9994; melting point -218.4°C; boiling point -183.0°C; gas density at 0°C 1.429 grams per liter; valence 2. See Periodic Table . Our Living Language : In 1786, the French chemist Antoine Lavoisier coined a term for the element oxygen (oxygène in French). He used Greek words for the coinage: oxy- means "sharp," and -gen means "producing." Oxygen was called the "sharp-producing" element because it was thought to be essential for m |
Which sport is played by the Reading Thwackers and the Swindon Mallets in the Jasper Fforde book ‘Something Rotten’? | Crikey, it's croquet - Telegraph Crikey, it's croquet 12:01AM BST 05 Jul 2008 Max Davidson on the many faces of a game with an identity crisis 'Vicious?" says Liz Larsson, manager of the Croquet Association. "No, no, no. That's a very old-fashioned perception. Croquet isn't like that at all. It's a very challenging game that requires skill and tactics. A bit like chess or bridge." Chess? Bridge? She must be talking about a different game than the one I remember playing as a student at Oxford. The rules were impenetrable, the atmosphere sulphurous. If I shut my eyes, I can still see a burly theology student called Marcus thwacking my ball into the long grass, licking his chops with relish, while his partner brayed his approval. It was like war by other means. The setting was Elysian, a microcosm of England in summer. An immaculately mown lawn under a spreading beech tree. A jug of Pimm's on a table. A few female hangers-on in crisp white blouses. A golden retriever asleep on the grass. But, on the croquet court itself, the scope for casual malice - sadistically waiting until the optimum moment to do the most damage to the other player - seemed limitless. It made boxing seem humane. But then croquet, that most English of games, despite its French name, has always had something of an identity crisis. In Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll turned it into a delectable nonsense, with hedgehogs for balls and flamingos for mallets. A contemporary satirist, Jasper Fforde, has seen its darker possibilities, re-inventing croquet as a brutal mass spectator sport, contested by teams such as the Swindon Mallets and the Reading Thwackers. And who is to say which caricature best captures the essence of croquet? The players may look like gentlemen, dressed in white. But in their hands they have blunt wooden instruments capable of killing. Small wonder that, even when the game has been played on vicarage lawns, it has had such an incendiary effect on those taking part. Since its introduction from Ireland in the 19th century, the game has vacillated between being a proper competitive sport, with tournaments and governing bodies and a panoply of arcane rules, and a post-prandial lark for the upper classes, the ultimate in country house frivolity. In 2006, when John Prescott was photographed playing croquet at Dorneywood, his official residence, the media gleefully lampooned the Deputy Prime Minister as a class traitor, betraying his working-class roots. The public at large seems to have taken a less censorious view. In fact, sales of croquet sets rocketed in the wake of that episode. It was almost as if a game that had languished in the shadows - felt to be exclusive because it was so damned odd - had unexpectedly been given a new lease of life. "Croquet is certainly more of a middle-class sport than football," concedes Liz Larsson. "But it attracts a wider spectrum of people than you might think. There are a lot of retired people, inevitably, but also younger people, from teachers to IT consultants. There are more than a hundred clubs in Britain and umpteen tournaments which people can enter. Another plus, of course, is that men and women compete on equal terms. They are not segregated, as they are in tennis and golf." The headquarters of the Croquet Association are in Cheltenham - where else? - and from tomorrow they play host to the British Open Croquet Championships, an event contested with a skill and tactical acumen at which amateur mallet-wielders can only marvel. There will be no television coverage, which is a shame. Croquet had its chance to make the sporting big time at the 1900 Olympics in Paris and blew it in spectacular fashion: only one paying spectator turned up, and the sport was rapidly dropped. But for the few spectators expected at the Championships - "between 70 and 80", estimates Larsson - there should be no shortage of entertainment, albeit of the cerebral kind. Croquet has often been likened to "snooker on grass": the successful player has to think about not just his current shot, but the one after that and the one af |
Which sitcom of the 1980s featured characters Spike Dixon, Peggy Ollerenshaw and Ted Bovis? | "Hi-de-Hi!" Reviews & Ratings - IMDb from United Kingdom 18 October 2005 Based to some extent on writers, David Croft and Jimmy Perry's, own experiences as Butlins Holiday Camp entertainers in the UK during the same timescale the programme follows, "Hi-De-Hi!" epitomises the 'slapstick, postcard humour" of post-war Britain. Set in the fictitious seaside town of Crimpton-on-Sea, "Hi-De-Hi" chronicles the comedic goings on within the Maplins Holiday Camp - one of many dotted along the British coast owned by the mega-rich, but never seen (on screen) Joe Maplin. Although the actual show began in 1980 with the pilot episode and ran until 1988 when the BBC deemed it too tame for it's cutting edge comedy department, seasons 1-5 focused on 1959 while seasons 6-9 spotlighted 1960 - a time when the old style British Holiday Camp began to fall into decline. During the first 5 seasons, Jeffrey Fairbrother (played brilliantly by the late, great Simon Cadell) was the camp's entertainment manager; a well meaning, yet slightly pensive ex-university professor breaking free of his upper class background and venturing into the "real" world to head his team of entertainment staff who were in stark contrast to his own laid-back personality. From season 6 onwards, Fairbrother was replaced by Clive Dempster (played by David Griffin when Cadell quit the show at the height of it's popularity), an ex-RAF war hero who, in many ways, was similar to Cadell's character in background, but more a scoundrel than a gentleman. However, the real stars of "Hi-De-Hi" throughout the nine seasons were Ted Bovis (played superbly by Paul Shane), a stereotypical working class, ale drinking, bawdy comic - someone who could never resist an opportunity to fiddle the campers; Gladys Pugh (played by Ruth Madoc who's currently experiencing a career comeback with appearances in the hit BBC Comedy, "Little Britain"), chief Yellowcoat (what the entertainment staff were called because of their bright yellow jackets) and sports organiser - but more importantly, the one person who saved Jeffrey Fairbrother and Clive Dempster from embarrassment by covering up their inexperience in running a holiday camp; Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), the slightly dopey, yet lovable lowly chalet maid with a burning ambition to become a Yellowcoat, and Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Ted's innocent protégé learning more about 'show business' than he hoped for. As usual with a Croft & Perry production, the assembled cast of characters were a bunch of misfits played superbly by the actors involved. Mr. Partridge (played by the late Leslie Dwyer, who was in his 70's by the time he left the show), the alcoholic child-hating children's entertainer; Fred Quilly (Felix Bowness), a former champion jockey with a dubious past; Yvonne & Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Dianne Holland & Barry Howard), the snobbish former ballroom dancing champions who were in the twilight of their careers; and Sylvia and Betty (Nikki Kelly and Rikki Howard), the two main girl Yellowcoats who were always looking for the type of fun Joe Maplin would never allow in one of his camps. "Hi-De-Hi" typified the slapstick era of the late 50s with it's saucy and, to a certain degree, vulgar "tongue-in-cheek" humour (jokes about people sitting on toilets and anecdotes about 'women with big knockers' were the order of the day). But despite it's whiff of "Carry On" funniness, it was always so innocent and became something of recommended family viewing back in the 80's. Of course, the critics of the show remarked that the show had outstayed it's welcome by a good couple of years, but I disagree. While the early seasons focused mainly on bawdiness and slapstick humour, the latter series of "Hi-De-Hi" saw more thought put into the scripts and the main characters (especially Spike Dixon & Gladys Pugh) were able to grow with more sensitive story lines. That said, there were a few criticisms of the show. Clive Dempster was no Jeffrey Fairbrother, and the former didn't quite have the on-screen chemistry with Gladys as Jeffrey did (I personally think |
Who is the owner of Estimate, the winner of the 2013 Ascot Gold Cup? | Queen celebrates as Estimate wins Gold Cup at Royal Ascot | Daily Mail Online Watch more on Channel 4 racing Out in front: Ryan Moore rides Estimate to victory ahead of Simenon in the Gold Cup Tense finish: Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie get caught up in the moment on Ladies' Day It was little different, at least in emotion, to the member of a syndicate with a 100th share in a leg of a thoroughbred urging on his nag in the 2.30 at Lingfield. When later her watching subjects were shown a recording of her reaction squeals of delight echoed around the racecourse. They loved her passion; they loved her joy; most of all, one suspects, they loved her ability to lose just a smidgeon of self-control. At her side was racing manager John Warren who, frankly, lost it completely in the way he animatedly shouted on the four-year-old filly to its prominent place in racing history. THE RACING ROYALS: WINNING HORSES After Estimate became the first royally owned horse to win the Gold Cup at Ascot, here are some more Royal racing moments... 1900 THE PRINCE OF WALES The future Edward VII had two notable horses this year. Ambush II won the Grand National and Diamond Jubilee won the St Leger, the 2,000 Guineas and the Derby. 1942 KING GEORGE VI Big Game won the 2,000 Guineas, and Sun Chariot the 1,000 Guineas, the Oaks and the St Leger - the Fillies Triple Crown. 1956 THE QUEEN MOTHER Devon Loch’s good form looked to be continuing as he entered the final 40 yards of the Grand National with a five-length lead, only to jump and collapse. The Queen Mother said: ‘Oh, that’s racing!’ 1977 QUEEN ELIZABETH II The Queen has had several winners but perhaps the most famous is Dunfermline — the mare won the Oaks and St Leger as The Queen celebrated her Silver Jubilee. All smiles: Queen Elizabeth II looks overjoyed as she watches Estimate surge to victory Outside the tinted bullet-proof glass, from the privileged occupants of the Royal Enclosure to the more raucous inhabitants of the Silver Ring and to the picnickers on the Heath, the tens of thousands went pretty much bonkers in their delight. If ever the collective will of a crowd can push a horse over the line then it did so yesterday. Jockey supreme Ryan Moore played his part, of course, in holding off the challenge of Johnny Murtagh aboard the Irish trained Simenon and, in the process, probably guaranteeing a future gong. Willie Mullins, the trainer of the second, said ‘I would loved to have won but it is a fantastic result for racing.’ Party time: Members of the Royal family cheer after the Queen's horse crosses the line Thumbs up: Moore and Estimate are led away after securing the win at Royal Ascot on Ladies' Day Frenchman Francois Doumen, who trained the third home, Top Trip, added: ‘It would have been a diplomatic incident if Top Trip had won!’ Victory secured, Her Majesty could be seen standing at the window waving, it appeared, to Moore below. Meanwhile, as many as could negotiate the logistics rushed from trackside to the back of the stands to welcome the winning horse but, more significantly, greet the winning owner. Less than an hour earlier, warm, genuine and prolonged applause accompanied Lady Cecil as she mounted the podium after Riposte took the Ribblesdale Stakes, as Sir Henry had planned in the months before his death. THE QUEEN'S DREAM TEAM SIR MICHAEL STOUTE The 10-time champion trainer has won 66 races at Royal Ascot as well as 15 British Classics. He was born in Barbados and awarded his knighthood in 1998 for services to tourism in his homeland. JOCKEY: RYAN MOORE The 29-year-old son of trainer Gary Moore whose two brothers are both jump jockeys. Single-minded and technically the outstanding Flat jockey currently riding. Would have won more than three championships had injury not intervened. RACING ADVISER: JOHN WARREN Self-made son of a greengrocer who has become a hugely respected bloodstock agent and took on the royal role after death of predecessor the Earl of Carnarvon in 2001. Married to the Earl’s daughter Carolyn with whom he runs Highclere St |
The 2008 G8 Summit was held at Lake Tōya. In which country is this? | The 34th G8 Summit is Held in Tōyako, Hokkaidō, Japan | World History Project Jul 7 2008 to Jul 9 2008 The 34th G8 Summit is Held in Tōyako, Hokkaidō, Japan The 34th G8 summit took place in Tōyako (洞爺湖, Tōya-ko?, Lake Toya) on the northern island of Hokkaidō, Japan from July 7–9, 2008. The locations of previous summits to have been hosted by Japan include: Tokyo (1979, 1986, 1993); and Nago, Okinawa (2000). The G8 Summit has evolved beyond being a gathering of world political leaders. The event has become an occasion for a wide variety of non-governmental organizations, activists and civic groups to congregate and discuss a multitude of issues. |
The band The Fall took their name from a 1956 novel by which French-Algerian author? | BAND NAMES .. ORIGINS Numbers 10cc Manager Jonathan King chose the name after having a dream in which he was standing in front of the Hammersmith Odeon in London where the boarding read "10cc The Best Band in the World". A widely repeated claim, disputed by King and Godley, but confirmed in a 1988 interview by Creme, and also on the webpage of Gouldman's current line-up, is that the band name represented a volume of semen that was more than the average amount ejaculated by men, thus emphasising their potency or prowess. 10 SECONDS OF FOREVERS named after Hawkwind's "10 Seconds of Forever" 10,000 MANIACS Inspired by the old horror movie called '2000 Maniacs' 101 ERS (the) The group was named after the squat where they lived together: 101 Walterton Road, Maida Vale, although it was for a time rumoured that they were named for "Room 101", the infamous torture room in George Orwell's novel Nineteen Eighty-Four. 13th FLOOR ELEVATORS (the) The band's name was developed from a suggestion by drummer John Ike Walton to use the name "Elevators" and Clementine Hall added "13th Floor" 2Be3 French band using English language as a pun ~ meaning To Be Free 23rd TURNOFF (THE) They took their name from the motorway sign indicating the nearby M6 exit. 3rd STRIKE Lead singer named his band after the "three strikes, you're out" law. 311 311 is an Omaha police code for indecent exposure. P-Nut and some friends went skinny dipping in a public pool. They were apprehended by police. P-Nut's friendwas arrested, cuffed (naked) and taken home to his parents. He was issued a citation for a code 311 (indecent exposure). 702 Pronounced "Seven-Oh-Two", named after the area code of their hometown of Las Vegas. 801 / THE 801 Taken from the Eno song "The True Wheel", which appears on his 1974 solo album Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy). The refrain of the song - "We are the 801, we are the central shaft" 808 STATE Took their name from their Roland TR-808 drum machine. ("the 808 state" is a nickname for Hawaii, due to 808 being the telephone area code) _____________________________________ A A DAY IN THE LIFE named after the Beatles song "A Day in the Life". They are now known as Hawthorne Heights. A DAY TO REMEMBER This was a phrase came from the band's first drummer Bobby Scruggs' girlfriend, who used the phrase a lot at the bands rehearsals. A PERFECT CIRCLE aka APC when asked at a news conference, frontman Maynard Keenan stated that the name " A Perfect Circle" originates from the friendships of the band members, all of them met one another in a way resembling "a perfect circle of friendship" A WILHELM SCREAM they named themselves after a sound effect, The Wilhelm scream, which is a frequently-used film and television stock sound effect, first used in 1951 for the film Distant Drums. A-CADS according to press releases, their name is a compromise between the band and thier manager Peter Rimmer. Apparently Rimmer was keen to name the group after the Rand Academy of Music, while the group members preferred choice was The Cads, the result being The A-Cads. A-HA "a-ha" comes from a title that member Pål Waaktaar thought giving to a song. Morten Harket was looking through Waaktaar's notebook and came across the name "a-ha". He liked it and said, "That's a great name. That's what we should call ourselves". After checking dictionaries in several languages, they found out that a-ha was an international way of expressing recognition, with positive connotations. A-STUDIO The band was first called their 'Alma-Ata Studio' after the town Almaty where it was formed. Later, the name was shortened to "A-Studio". A-TEENS The 'A' stands for ABBA since they started as a cover band for the group, but the name was changed upon the request from Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson to avoid confusion. ABC named after the 1970 number-one hit song by The Jackson 5, "ABC" ABBA An acronym for the first names of the band members: Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Anderson and Anni-Frid (Frida) Lyngstad. AC/DC Guitarists |
In which year did Alcock and Brown make the first non-stop trans- Atlantic flight? | the trans Atlantic flight of Alcock and Brown Alcock and Brown Take the Atlantic Back in Newfoundland, two teams worked feverishly to finish assembling their planes and testing their equipment in preparation for what they considered the ultimate prize: the still unclaimed Daily Mail prize of fifty thousand dollars for the first non-stop crossing of the Atlantic. One team had a clear head start: the Handley Page team headed by Admiral Mark Kerr. The Handley Page V/1500 �Berlin Bomber� was the largest aircraft built by the Allies during the war, and was equipped with four powerful Rolls-Royce engines. The plane and crew were making preparations to fly the Atlantic almost from the beginning. They watched Hawker and Grieve begin their ill-fated trans-Atlantic flight; Alcock and Brown had also heard about the failed attempt of the Shamrock, which had gone down while crossing from England to Ireland in the first stage of an east-to-west crossing; and they had been there when the navy group passed through on their way to the successful crossing (with stops) of the Atlantic. The plane enjoyed the best airfield and the best accommodations, and for some of the time, had the only fuel on the island. Afterward, Handley Page executives would wonder what had kept their plane on the ground. Alcock and Brown taking on mail on Vickers Vimy, June 13, 1919 By the time the final plane and its crew arrived in Newfoundland on May 26, the Handley Page had been tested and repaired many times. In what might be considered typical of the naval approach, Admiral Kerr seemed determined not to attempt the flight until his plane was in perfect condition. The last plane to arrive was the Vickers Vimy, a night bomber built too late to be used in the war. The Vickers engineers replaced the bombs with fuel tanks, quickly disassembled the plane, and shipped it to Newfoundland. The crew for the flight was headed by Captain John Alcock of the Royal Air Force, and the navigator was Lieutenant Arthur Whitten Brown of the Royal Flying Service. Both men had spent the last years of the war in a German prison camp and had very limited flying experience, especially with so large a plane. (Brown, as it turned out, had been an observer when he was shot down, and had taught himself aerial navigation while a prisoner. He had almost no experience as a navigator before the flight of the Vimy.) The Vimy was assembled in an open field (there was no available hangar big enough) in cold and often rainy weather. Spectators and Vickers Vimy at Lester's Field, June 1919 Miraculously (and with the help of a gifted local mechanic named Lester), the plane was ready after only fourteen days�Kerr was waiting for a new radiator to replace one on the Handley Page that �wasn�t quite up to snuff.� What Kerr did not know, but Alcock realized, was that the problem was not with the radiator, but with the water. Using local water, the Handley Page radiator kept clogging�which was exactly what had brought Harry Hawker down�because of the heavy mineral content and sediment. To counter this, Alcock had the water filtered several times and boiled (and then cooled), so that the radiator would not clog. On the morning of June 14, while the Handley Page team was preparing for yet another test, Alcock and Brown took off. Take off of Alcock and Brown's Vickers Vimy, June 14, 1919 The flight of the Vimy was a difficult on |
Who played the title role in the 1939 film ‘Young Mr Lincoln’? | Young Mr. Lincoln (1939) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A fictionalized account of the early life of the American president as a young lawyer facing his greatest court case. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 46 titles created 28 Dec 2014 a list of 29 titles created 11 months ago a list of 26 titles created 10 months ago a list of 40 titles created 8 months ago a list of 29 titles created 5 months ago Title: Young Mr. Lincoln (1939) 7.6/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 1 nomination. See more awards » Photos Newlyweds Gil and Lana Martin try to establish a farm in the Mohawk Valley but are menaced by Indians and Tories as the Revolutinary War begins. Director: John Ford A Western retelling the tale of the Shoot-out at the OK Corral. Director: John Ford Aboard the freighter Glencairn, the lives of the crew are lived out in fear, loneliness, suspicion and cameraderie. The men smuggle drink and women aboard, fight with each other, spy on ... See full summary » Director: John Ford In 1922, an Irish rebel informs on his friend, then feels doom closing in. Director: John Ford The story of Dr. Samuel Mudd, who was imprisoned after innocently treating President Lincoln's assassin in 1865. Director: John Ford Two young drifters guide a Mormon wagon train to the San Juan Valley and encounter cutthroats, Indians, geography, and moral challenges on the journey. Director: John Ford A group of people traveling on a stagecoach find their journey complicated by the threat of Geronimo and learn something about each other in the process. Director: John Ford At Fort Apache, an honorable and veteran war captain finds conflict when his regime is placed under the command of a young, glory hungry lieutenant colonel with no respect for the local Indian tribe. Director: John Ford A dramatized account of the role of the American PT Boats in the defense of the Philippines in World War II. Directors: John Ford, Robert Montgomery Stars: Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, Donna Reed Captain Nathan Brittles, on the eve of retirement, takes out a last patrol to stop an impending massive Indian attack. Encumbered by women who must be evacuated, Brittles finds his mission imperiled. Director: John Ford Hillbilly family life in 1941 rural Georgia. Director: John Ford Anti-Catholic and anti-cleric policies in the Mexican state of Tabasco lead the revolutionary government to persecute the state's last remaining priest. Directors: John Ford, Emilio Fernández Stars: Henry Fonda, Dolores del Rio, Pedro Armendáriz Edit Storyline Ten years in the life of Abraham Lincoln, before he became known to his nation and the world. He moves from a Kentucky cabin to Springfield, Illinois, to begin his law practice. He defends two men accused of murder in a political brawl, suffers the death of his girlfriend Ann, courts his future wife Mary Todd, and agrees to go into politics. Written by Ed Stephan <[email protected]> The story of Abraham Lincoln that has NEVER been told! Genres: 9 June 1939 (USA) See more » Also Known As: El joven Lincoln See more » Filming Locations: Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording) Color: Did You Know? Trivia John Ford and producer Darryl F. Zanuck fought an extended battle over control of the film. Ford even had unused takes of the film destroyed so the studio could not insert them into the movie. One scene that Ford insisted on cutting was a scene where Lincol |
The Rembrandt Tower is a 135 metre tall building in which Dutch city? | architectureguide.nl - Rembrandt Tower, ZZ&P, Amsterdam REMBRANDT TOWER ZZ&P, 1989-1995, Amstelplein , Amsterdam © 1996 Rook & Nagelkerke Office buildings This 115 metre tall office tower is the first step in the urban plan for De Omval, and is in fact only interesting from an urbanistic and technical point of view. As the tallest building in Amsterdam, it constitutes an about-turn in ideas on high-rise close to the city centre. The design could only be realized once it had been elaborately proved that the tower is sited off all Amsterdam's major sight lines. On the technical front, the important feature is the construction: a burly concrete core surrounded by a steel structure supporting concrete floor slabs with steel-plate reinforcement. It adds a new structural solution to the concrete-dominated world of Dutch high-rise. |
Which Bristol born, Oxford educated poet was appointed Poet Laureate by George III in 1813 on the refusal by Walter Scott? | Robert Southey (1774 - 1843) - Genealogy Robert Southey Share your family tree and photos with the people you know and love Build your family tree online Share photos and videos Poet Laureat of England, Poet Laureate 1813-1843, English poet of the Romantic school Managed by: Aug 12 1774 - 9 Wine St, Bristol, Gloucestershire Death: Mar 21 1843 - Greta Hall Keswick, Cumberland London Parents: Robert Southey, Margaret Southey (born Hill) Brother: Aug 12 1774 - 9 Wine Street, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: Mar 21 1843 - Greta Hall, Keswick, Cumberland, England Parents: Aug 12 1774 - Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: Mar 21 1843 - Greta Hall, Keswick, Cumberland, England / Grasmere Parents: Robert Southey, Margaret Southey (born Hill) Siblings: John Cannon Southey, Eliza Southey, Thomas Southey, Louisa Southey, John Southey, Henry Herbert Southey, Margaretta Southey Wife: Caroline Ann Southey (born Bowles) Wife: Edith Southey (born Fricker) Children: ...Henry Herbert Southey, Emma Southey, Bertha Southey, Katharine Southey, Isabel Southey, Rev Charles Cuthbert Southey, Margaret Edith Southey Aug 12 1774 - Wine Street, Bristol, Gls, Eng Death: Mar 21 1843 - Greta Hall, Keswick, Cul, Eng Parents: Robert Southey, Margaret Southey (born Hill) Wife: Aug 12 1774 - Wine Street, Bristol, Gloucester, England Death: Mar 21 1843 - Greta Hall, Keswick, Cumberland, England Parents: Robert Southey, Margaret Southey (born Hill) Wife: Caroline Anne Southey (born Bowles) Son: Aug 12 1774 - 9 Wine Street, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: Mar 21 1843 - Greta Hall, Keswick, Cumberland, England Parents: Robert Southey, Margaret Southey (born Hill) Brother: Caroline Anne Southey (born Bowles) Partner: Edith Southey (born Fricker) Children: ... May Water (born Southey), Herbert Castle Southey, Emma Southey, Bertha Southey, Katherine Southey, Isabel Southey, Charles Cuthbert Southey Aug 12 1774 - Wine Street, Bristol, Gls, Eng Death: Mar 21 1843 - Greta Hall, Keswick, Cul, Eng Parents: Robert Southey, Margaret Southey (born Hill) Wife: Aug 12 1774 - Bristol, Gloucester, England Death: Mar 21 1843 - Greta Hall, Keswick, Cumberland, England Parents: Robert Southey, Margaret Southey (born Hill) Wife: Aug 12 1774 - 9 Wine Street, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: Mar 21 1843 - Greta Hall, Keswick, Cumberland, England Parents: Robert Southey, Margaret Southey (born Hill) Siblings: ...uthey, Elizabeth Southey, Captain Thomas Southey, Dr Henry Herbert Southey, Edward Southey, Margaretta Southey, Louisa Southey, John Southey Partner: Caroline Ann Southey (born Bowles) Children: ...(born Southey), Herbert Castle Southey, Emma Southey, Bertha Hill (born Southey), Katherine (Kate) Southey, Isabel Southey, Rev Charles C... Aug 12 1774 - 9 Wine Street, Bristol (Avon), Gloucestershire, England Death: Mar 21 1843 - Greta Hall, Keswick, Cumberland, England Parents: Robert Southey, Margaret Southey (born Hill) Wife: Caroline Anne Southey (born Bowles) Wife: Edith Southey (born Fricker) Children: ... May Water (born Southey), Herbert Castle Southey, Emma Southey, Bertha Southey, Katherine Southey, Isabel Southey, Charles Cuthbert Southey Aug 12 1774 - 9 Wine Street, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death: Mar 21 1843 - Greta Hall, Keswick, Cumberland, England Parents: Robert Southey, Margaret Southey (born Hill) Wife: Caroline Anne Southey (born Bowles) Wife: Edith Southey (born Fricker) Children: ... May Water (born Southey), Herbert Castle Southey, Emma Southey, Bertha Southey, Katherine Southey, Isabel Southey, Charles Cuthbert Southey From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Robert Southey, English poet Robert Southey (August 12, 1774 – March 21, 1843) was an English poet of the Romantic school, one of the so-called "Lake Poets", and Poet Laureate. Although his fame tends to be eclipsed by that of his contemporaries and friends William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Southey's verse enjoys enduring popularity. Moreover, he was a prolific letter writer and literary scholar, writing a number of biographical studies of historic |
Released in 2012, which is the fourth in the ‘Bourne’ series of films? | The Bourne Legacy (2012) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC An expansion of the universe from Robert Ludlum's novels, centered on a new hero whose stakes have been triggered by the events of the previous three films. Director: a list of 22 titles created 19 Jul 2011 a list of 35 titles created 26 Sep 2011 a list of 21 titles created 07 Sep 2012 a list of 21 titles created 26 Jan 2013 a list of 49 titles created 30 Apr 2013 Title: The Bourne Legacy (2012) 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. 1 win & 11 nominations. See more awards » Videos When Jason Bourne is framed for a CIA operation gone awry, he is forced to resume his former life as a trained assassin to survive. Director: Paul Greengrass A man is picked up by a fishing boat, bullet-riddled and suffering from amnesia, before racing to elude assassins and regain his memory. Director: Doug Liman Jason Bourne dodges a ruthless CIA official and his agents from a new assassination program while searching for the origins of his life as a trained killer. Director: Paul Greengrass The CIA's most dangerous former operative is drawn out of hiding to uncover more explosive truths about his past. Director: Paul Greengrass The IMF is shut down when it's implicated in the bombing of the Kremlin, causing Ethan Hunt and his new team to go rogue to clear their organization's name. Director: Brad Bird Agent Ethan Hunt comes into conflict with a dangerous and sadistic arms dealer who threatens his life and his fianceé in response . Director: J.J. Abrams An American agent, under false suspicion of disloyalty, must discover and expose the real spy without the help of his organization. Director: Brian De Palma James Bond descends into mystery as he tries to stop a mysterious organization from eliminating a country's most valuable resource. All the while, he still tries to seek revenge over the death of his love. Director: Marc Forster 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8/10 X Armed with a licence to kill, Secret Agent James Bond sets out on his first mission as 007 and must defeat a weapons dealer in a high stakes game of poker at Casino Royale, but things are not what they seem. Director: Martin Campbell Bond's loyalty to M is tested when her past comes back to haunt her. Whilst MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost. Director: Sam Mendes A secret agent is sent to Sydney, to find and destroy a genetically modified disease called "Chimera". Director: John Woo Jack Sparrow and Barbossa embark on a quest to find the elusive fountain of youth, only to discover that Blackbeard and his daughter are after it too. Director: Rob Marshall Edit Storyline The events in this movie take place around the same time as the events in The Bourne Ultimatum (2007). When a British reporter was writing an expose about Black Ops operations Treadstone and Black Briar, and the ones responsible for them are concerned. And when Jason Bourne, former Treadstone operative got the file on Treadstone and Black Briar and gave it to Pamela Landy who then passed it to the media. When the men behind Treadstone and Black Briar learn of this, they're concerned how this will affect other ops they have. They decide it's best to shut down all ops and make sure make everyone involved disappears. They try to take out Aaron Cross who is part of another op called Outcome, but he manages to survive. He then seeks out Dr. Marta Shearing who worked on him when he began. It seems part of the program is for all subjects to take medications but he has run out, which is why he seeks her. But someone tries to kill her. He saves her and she tells him, he should have stopped ... Written by [email protected] There Was Never Just One Genres: Rated PG-13 for vio |
Which British athlete won the Bronze medal in the 400 metre hurdles at the 1972 Munich Olympics? | UKHC ... UKHURDLESCLUB.COM ... UKHC 9.5 1968 Olympic Champion 400H champion with a new World Record, a year he set five British records at 440yrds Hurdles and five British records at 400m Hurdles, as well as winning AAA and NCAA titles. Also set six British records at 120yrds/110m hurdles, winning two Commonwealth Games titles at the Sprint Hurdles in 1966 and again in 1970, as well as a 110H silver meal in the 1969 European Championships and the World Universiade title at the same event in 1970. Hemery only competed at the longer event in four seasons and only one year after his Olympic triumph, returning to finish 3rd in the 1972 Munich Olympics and later set a World best in the rarely run 300m hurdles 34.6 David Hemery Sally Gunnell 1992 Olympic and 1993 World Champion at 400H, setting in the latter a World Record 52.74. Gunnell went on to complete the full set of 400H titles winning the European in 1994 and the same year retaining the Commonwealth title she had won previously won in Auckland in 1990. Gunnell also won the Europa Cup 400H four times having come 5th in the Seoul Olympics in her first major year at the event A Commonwealth Games Gold medallist at 100H in 1986, Gunnell also held the British record at 100M hurdles with 12.82 in 1988., in addition to eight British records at 400H. She won seven AAA 100m hurdles [as well as two at 400H] Won consecutive 110H medals at the European Championships in 1969 and 1971, before finally striking European Gold at 400H in 1974 - the year he also won that event in the Commonwealth Games. Having equaled the manual British 110 record [13.9] in 1967, Pascoe set a electronic British record in the heats of the Mexico Olympics 14.01, before reaching the 1976 400H final in Montreal though hampered by injury. Victor of three AAA Sprint hurdles titles and three 400H titles, Pascoe also won the 1973 and 1975 European Cup and a further Commonwealth Bronze in 1978 all at 400H. Alan Pasoce Keri Maddox A very successful junior Sprint Hurdler, Maddox was World Junior silver medallist in 1990 and a year later was crowned European Junior champion as well as gaining a Bronze medal in the 1991 World Universiade. Maddox went on to win the AAA senior Sprint hurd |
The author of the 1942 report ‘Social Insurance and Allied Services’, who was the first Director of the London School of Economics, in office from 1919 to 1937? | William Beveridge William Beveridge ▼ Primary Sources ▼ William Beveridge William Beveridge, the eldest son of a judge in the Indian civil service, was born in Bengal, India , on 5th March 1879. After studying at Charterhouse and Balliol College , Oxford , he became a lawyer. Beveridge became interested in the social services and wrote about the subject for the Morning Post . In 1909 Beveridge, now considered to be the country's leading authority on unemployment insurance, joined the Board of Trade and helped organize the implementation of the national system of labour exchanges. In 1909 Beveridge was appointed director of Labour Exchanges and his ideas influenced David Lloyd George and led to the passing of the 1911 National Insurance Act . During the First World War Beveridge was involved in mobilizing and controlling man power. After the war Beveridge was knighted and made permanent secretary to the Ministry of Food. In 1919 he left the civil service to become director of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Over the next few years he served on several commissions and committees on social policy. In 1937 Beveridge was appointed Master of University College, Oxford . Three years later, Ernest Bevin , Minister of Labour, asked him to look into existing schemes of social security, which had grown up haphazardly, and make recommendations. The report on Social Insurance and Allied Services was published in December 1942. The report proposed that all people of working age should pay a weekly contribution. In return, benefits would be paid to people who were sick, unemployed, retired or widowed. Beveridge argued that this system would provide a minimum standard of living "below which no one should be allowed to fall". A second report, Full Employment in a Free Society, appeared in 1944. Later that year, Beveridge, a member of the Liberal Party , was elected to the House of Commons . The following year the new Labour Government began the process of implementing Beveridge's proposals that provided the basis of the modern welfare state. Beveridge was created Baron Beveridge of Tuggal and eventually became leader of the Liberals in the House of Lords . William Beveridge, the author of Power and Influence (1953), died on 16th March 1963. ▲ Main Article ▲ Primary Sources (1) Harold Wilson worked as a research assistant under William Beveridge. He wrote about the experience in his autobiography, Memoirs: 1916-1964 (1986) I found him a devil to work for. The long summer vacation lasted nearly four months; in my first after joining him, he allotted me three weeks' holiday. The rest of the time I was required to spend with him at his cottage at Avebury in Wiltshire, which he claimed was the oldest house in England. All our research work was done in an uncomfortable room we shared above the barn. Early rising was not my forte but Beveridge, after a swim in the coldest water I have ever known, kindly awakened me each morning at seven with a cup of tea. After dressing, without a swim, I put in a stint of two hours' work with him before breakfast, a formidable meal presided over by his cousin and constant companion for many years, Mrs Jessie Mair. When I started working with Beveridge, I soon found that, although he was ruthless at getting at the facts and drove me as hard as he drove himself, he had certain ingrained views about unemployment, still derived from the historic study he had made in 1909. At that time, unemployment as a recognized social factor was relatively new, although it had always been there. Indeed I discovered that the word first appeared in the Oxford English Dictionary less than twenty years before Beveridge began his studies. Beveridge was the first major figure to subject the problem to serious analysis, based partly on the figures he was able to obtain through the Poor Law Commission and partly through his characteristically humane work at Toynbee Hall in East London, where both he and, later, Attlee first became aware of the 'social problem'. The main conclusion in his original work had be |
What is the current name of the area in the BBC Shipping Forecast known from 1949 to 1956 as Heligoland? | German Bight : Map (The Full Wiki) The Full Wiki Map showing all locations mentioned on Wikipedia article: German Bight ( ; ; ; ) is the south-eastern bight of the North Sea bounded by the Netherlands and Germany to the south, and Denmark and Germany to the east (the Jutland peninsula ). To the north and west it is limited by the Dogger Bank . The bight contains the Frisian and Danish Islands . The Frisian islands and the nearby coastal areas are collectively known as Frisia . The southern portion of the bight is also known as the Heligoland Bight . Between 1949 and 1956 the BBC Sea Area Forecast used " Heligoland " as the designation for the area known as the German Bight. Popular culture In the book A Kestrel for a Knave and its film version, Kes , the shipping forecast is featured in the classroom register roll call when lead character Billy Casper calls out "German Bight" after the teacher reads out the name of a pupil called Fisher. (Author Barry Hines erroneously has Billy then say that Cromarty follows German Bight.) Further reading |
The music and lyrics for the National Anthem of India were written by the first non-European winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. Who was he? | Rabindranath Tagore - Biographical Rabindranath Tagore The Nobel Prize in Literature 1913 Rabindranath Tagore Share this: Rabindranath Tagore - Biographical Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) was the youngest son of Debendranath Tagore, a leader of the Brahmo Samaj, which was a new religious sect in nineteenth-century Bengal and which attempted a revival of the ultimate monistic basis of Hinduism as laid down in the Upanishads. He was educated at home; and although at seventeen he was sent to England for formal schooling, he did not finish his studies there. In his mature years, in addition to his many-sided literary activities, he managed the family estates, a project which brought him into close touch with common humanity and increased his interest in social reforms. He also started an experimental school at Shantiniketan where he tried his Upanishadic ideals of education. From time to time he participated in the Indian nationalist movement, though in his own non-sentimental and visionary way; and Gandhi, the political father of modern India, was his devoted friend. Tagore was knighted by the ruling British Government in 1915, but within a few years he resigned the honour as a protest against British policies in India. Tagore had early success as a writer in his native Bengal. With his translations of some of his poems he became rapidly known in the West. In fact his fame attained a luminous height, taking him across continents on lecture tours and tours of friendship. For the world he became the voice of India's spiritual heritage; and for India, especially for Bengal, he became a great living institution. Although Tagore wrote successfully in all literary genres, he was first of all a poet. Among his fifty and odd volumes of poetry are Manasi (1890) [The Ideal One], Sonar Tari (1894) [The Golden Boat], Gitanjali (1910) [Song Offerings], Gitimalya (1914) [Wreath of Songs], and Balaka (1916) [The Flight of Cranes]. The English renderings of his poetry, which include The Gardener (1913), Fruit-Gathering (1916), and The Fugitive (1921), do not generally correspond to particular volumes in the original Bengali; and in spite of its title, Gitanjali: Song Offerings (1912), the most acclaimed of them, contains poems from other works besides its namesake. Tagore's major plays are Raja (1910) [The King of the Dark Chamber], Dakghar (1912) [The Post Office], Achalayatan (1912) [The Immovable], Muktadhara (1922) [The Waterfall], and Raktakaravi (1926) [Red Oleanders]. He is the author of several volumes of short stories and a number of novels, among them Gora (1910), Ghare-Baire (1916) [The Home and the World], and Yogayog (1929) [Crosscurrents]. Besides these, he wrote musical dramas, dance dramas, essays of all types, travel diaries, and two autobiographies, one in his middle years and the other shortly before his death in 1941. Tagore also left numerous drawings and paintings, and songs for which he wrote the music himself. From Nobel Lectures , Literature 1901-1967, Editor Horst Frenz, Elsevier Publishing Company, Amsterdam, 1969 This autobiography/biography was written at the time of the award and first published in the book series Les Prix Nobel . It was later edited and republished in Nobel Lectures . To cite this document, always state the source as shown above. Rabindranath Tagore died on August 7, 1941. |
What is the name of the TV detective played by Idris Elba? | Idris Elba, star of The Wire, to play detective for BBC - Telegraph Celebrity news Idris Elba, star of The Wire, to play detective for BBC Idris Elba, star of The Wire, will play the lead role in the first BBC One crime series based on a black detective. Fans of The Wire will know Idris Elba as Russell 'Stringer' Bell 7:00AM BST 04 Sep 2009 He has been cast in Luther, a gritty police series set in London and created by Neil Cross, the writer of Spooks. Fans of The Wire will know Elba as Russell 'Stringer' Bell, a drug lord from the mean streets of Baltimore. His American accent was so convincing that many US viewers were unaware that the actor is British and hails from Hackney, east London. His new BBC One character, John Luther, is a "near-genius" murder squad detective who may have more in common with Bell than Inspector Morse and other traditional TV sleuths. Elba said: "I'm really excited about playing Luther. He's a challenging and exciting character because he's so complex. While he's capable of great kindness and loyalty, sometimes he steps over the edge of madness - simmering with anger and rage." The series is set in modern-day London and each episode will see Luther tracking down a killer. Related Articles |
‘h = 6.62 × 10–27 erg.sec’ is engraved on whose tomb in Göttingen, Germany? | Visionaries of the century - prasanasahoo Visionaries of the century I have listed few among the many visionaries over the age whose path breaking discovery still astounding our every day life.................... 1. Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) was an Italian polymath , regarded as the epitome of the " Renaissance Man ", displaying skills in numerous diverse areas of study. Whilst most famous for his paintings such as the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper , Leonardo is also renowned in the fields of civil engineering , Physics, chemistry , geology , geometry , hydrodynamics , mathematics , mechanical, engineering , optics , pyrotechnics , and zoology . While the full extent of his scientific studies has only become recognized in the last 150 years, he was, during his lifetime, employed for his engineering and skill of invention. Many of his designs, such as the movable dikes to protect Venice from invasion, proved too costly or impractical. Some of his smaller inventions entered the world of manufacturing unheralded. As an engineer, Leonardo conceived ideas vastly ahead of his own time, conceptually inventing a helicopter, a tank, the use of concentrated solar power , a calculator , a rudimentary theory of plate tectonics and the double hull . In practice, he greatly advanced the state of knowledge in the fields of anatomy, astronomy, civil engineering, optics, and the study of water (hydrodynamics). Leonardo's most famous drawing, the Vitruvian Man , is a study of the proportions of the human body, linking art and science in a single work that has come to represent Renaissance Humanism . 2. Gregor Johann Mendel (July 20, 1822 – January 6, 1884) was a German speaking Silesian, scientist and Augustinian friar who gained posthumous fame as the founder of the new science of genetics. Mendel demonstrated that the inheritance of certain traits in pea plants follows particular patterns, now referred to as the laws of Medelian inheritance. The profound significance of Mendel's work was not recognized until the turn of the 20th century, when the independent rediscovery of these laws initiated the modern science of genetics. 3. Crick, Francis Harry Compton (Northampton, England, June 8, 1916 - ). British biophysicist and crystallographer. Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine, along with James Watson and Maurice Wilkins, for their determination of the molecular structure of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). Francis Crick's research originally concentrated on X - ray diffraction studies of proteins under the direction of William Lawrence Bragg (Nobel Prize for Physics in 1915). With three other scientists, Maurice Wilkins and the late Dr. Rosalyn Franklin at King's College, London, together with James Watson, he was responsible in 1953 for the discovery of the molecular structure of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), the biological structure which makes possible the transmission of inherited characteristics. In the course of two years of enthusiastic collaboration, he and Crick showed that it was possible to describe genes in molecular terms. These results were largely due to the research led by Avery before 1950, which showed that the genetic material of phages was DNA, as well as to the work of Todd, which established that DNA was made up of a chain of deoxyribose sugars held together by phosphate bonds and linked to organic bases. 4. Planck, Max Karl Ernst Ludwig (Kiel, Germany, April 23, 1858 - Göttingen, Germany, October 3, 1947 ). Max Planck, a theoretical physicist, can be considered as the father of quantum physics. Just like Albert Einstein, he had "to be patient" before obtaining the honour of the Nobel Prize because his ideas were not very "classical", disturbing for the science of this period, but very relevant for a revival of physics which took off at the beginning of the 20th century. He received his prize on the occasion of the ceremony in 1919. Since 1896 he had continued Wilhelm Wien's proposals on the distribution of radiations emitted by black |
In the painting ‘Mr and Mrs Andrews’ by Thomas Gainsborough, what is the man carrying? | Thomas Gainsborough: a modern genius | Global | The Guardian Picture gallery: have your own private view of the exhibition Perdita - "the lost one" - sits in a mossy bower, on an earth ledge, alone except for her loyal Pomeranian dog. In her hand she holds a locket, opened to reveal the blurred face of George, Prince of Wales, who commissioned Thomas Gainsborough's portrait of his lover in 1781. Mary Robinson - nicknamed Perdita after her performance in The Winter's Tale at Drury Lane Theatre - was one of those self-invented individuals who made 18th-century Britain such an effervescent, commercial, cynical, corrupt, celebrity-conscious, shallow, competitive, socially mobile, dangerous place - a mirror of ourselves. Raised in seedy circumstances, she married one Thomas Robinson when she was 15. Within months, Thomas was imprisoned for debt and Mary had to fend for herself with three talents - for poetry, acting and sex. Her first book of poems was published in 1775. Her performing skills were noticed by the actor and theatre manager David Garrick. But it was her beauty, her way of carrying herself - she always had "a sort of dignified air", she said - that got her a string of male friends eager to help, libertines such as the politician Charles James Fox and playwright and manager of the Drury Lane Theatre, Richard Brinsley Sheridan. When the love affair between Perdita and the Prince of Wales became public in 1780, she was the talk of the town - satirised in prints, gossiped about in Vauxhall Gardens and St James's Park; she quit the stage, threw away a promising career for her new role as royal mistress. And yet by the time George commissioned Gainsborough to paint her portrait, the affair was over - he had a new fling, and Perdita had lost everything: her acting career was wrecked, she was massively in debt and soon to be bounced between a string of high-profile lovers. Thomas Gainsborough, the artist who loved women, was the man to paint Perdita. Uninhibited about the eroticism of his culture, and at the same time someone with a heart, he was her perfect myth-maker. Not that he didn't have competition; she posed for all three of the leading portrait artists of the day - the slightly cheaper George Romney, then Gainsborough, then the most prestigious of all, Sir Joshua Reynolds, president of the Royal Academy. All three portraits hang today in the Wallace Collection in London, but Gainsborough's is in a class of its own. He communicates what her story was about - desire, glamour and loss. It's a strange, heady painting. She looks drugged, ecstatic, disengaged from the real, transported into a realm of fantasy. You have to look for only a few seconds to realise that this is not a realistic painting of a woman in a landscape; the trees and grass do not even attempt to imitate appearances. They are dream images - the trees have a deliciously light blue, sketchy quality, as if painted on silk, and the canopy of foliage around Perdita forms itself, as if by magic, into a natural enclosure. Nature has moulded itself to the shape of her feeling. It enfolds and decorates her, amplifies her thoughts. This is a modern painting, if the definition of modern art is that it acknowledges the subjective emotions of the artist rather than claiming to present eternal facts. Gainsborough's rival, Sir Joshua Reynolds, was a champion of permanent, classical values. Gainsborough was the opposite. He painted contingent, ephemeral pleasures - the shimmering stuff of Perdita's skirts, the blue ribbon over her creamy chest. Gainsborough longs for Perdita and in doing so, does something chivalrous - he paints on behalf of Mary Robinson rather than fulfilling the requirements of her ex-lover. George wanted the picture as a souvenir of his grand amour; a trophy to hang on the wall. But instead of giving him Mrs Robinson stuffed and mounted, Gainsborough dramatises her beauty, sensitivity, sexuality, expressing his own feelings about her and offering the prince visual evidence that he has made a mistake in casting her off. You idiot, Your Highness |
Part of the East Coast Main Line, which river is crossed by the Royal Border Bridge? | Royal Border Bridge Royal Border Bridge Royal Border Bridge, Berwick upon Tweed Archive/Image Reference Tweed Contract South Abutment &c of the Tweed viaduct Did you know? The Royal Border Bridge is actually located entirely in England. The East Coast Main Line crosses the English - Scottish border at Marshall Meadows, which is 2.5 miles north of Berwick. The Royal Border Bridge was the last link in completing a continuous railway line running between London and Edinburgh. Designed by Robert Stephenson, the bridge was a more traditional masonry structure than its contemporaries the High Level and Britannia bridges, but it is one that has stood the test of time. By July 1847 the lines from Edinburgh to Berwick (North British Railway) and from Tweedmouth to Newcastle (Newcastle & Berwick Railway) had been opened. The journey between stations at Berwick on one side of the Tweed and Tweedmouth on the other was undertaken by a horse drawn coach. On 15 May 1847 the Newcastle and Berwick Railway laid the foundation stone for a bridge crossing the Tweed which would link Tweedmouth with Berwick. Design & construction The bridge, known initially at the ‘Tweed Viaduct’, was designed by Robert Stephenson, assisted by Thomas E Harrison. Contractors McKay & Blackstock were appointed and George Barclay Bruce, a Newcastle-born former apprentice of Robert Stephenson, was chosen to be the Newcastle & Berwick’s resident engineer, overseeing the day to day work. Not restricted by issues of navigation, the bridge Stephenson designed was a conventional masonry structure which consisted of 28 semicircular arches each of 61½ ft (19m) span, arranged in a gentle curve. 13 arches spanned the river with 15 over land to the south of the river at Tweedmouth. The bridge has a central abutment pier which enabled all 15 land arches to be completed before work started on the arches over the river. Piles for the pier foundations in the riverbed had to penetrate almost 40ft (12m) of dense gravel before reaching bedrock. The bridge was constructed using 8million cubic feet (227,000 cu m) of stone, with the exception of the inner part of the arches which required 2½ million bricks set in cement and faced with stone. The structure has a total length of 2,160ft (656m), a maximum height of 126ft (38m) above the river, while the rails are carried at a height of 120ft (37m). At the height of construction, the workforce numbered 2,700 men. As work on the Royal Border Bridge started, both Robert Stephenson and Thomas Harrison were heavily involved with the High Level Bridge in Newcastle. Many of the techniques employed in the construction of that bridge were employed in crossing the Tweed. To help with the works and to get the railway moving across the river without having to wait for the permanent structure to be completed, a temporary wooden bridge was built to the east and immediately alongside the line of the permanent structure which was opened to rail traffic in September 1848. The foundation piles for the Royal Border Bridge were driven down to the bedrock also using Nasmyth’s new patent steam powered pile driver. Opening & lifetime Although the permanent bridge had originally been scheduled for completion in July 1849, it was not ready for traffic until March 1850. The bridge was opened by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on 29 August 1850, when she also granted her permission for it to be named the Royal Border Bridge. In 1989 electrification gantries, specially designed to reduce the visual impact on the bridge and approved by the Royal Fine Art Commission, were installed on the bridge as part of the electrification of the line between London and Edinburgh. After standing for 143 years as a major part of the East Coast Mainline, the Royal Border Bridge underwent significant maintenance for the first time in 1993 in a project in partnership with English Heritage to repair the 15 land based arches. In 2010 to celebrate its 160th anniversary, the bridge was illuminated. Page first created: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Page last updated: Wednesday, March 7, |
After singing at La Fenice in 1960, which soprano was known as ‘La Stupenda’? | Dame Joan Sutherland: Soprano known as 'La Stupenda' | The Independent Dame Joan Sutherland: Soprano known as 'La Stupenda' Monday 11 October 2010 23:00 BST Click to follow The Independent Online Joan Sutherland's career was so solid and durable – and those are miserable words for a thing of such brilliance – that it might seem perverse to fix on one night of it. But 17 February 1959 was the date, and the occasion, a performance of Lucia di Lammermoor at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, the stuff that legends are made of. "Yes, yes," people say as if to wave away the subject, quieten the old opera-bore, soothe a child who tells of improbable adventures which you know the real world lacks resources to supply, But no: that night was one of the great events of a lifetime, and the voice of wonder is not so easily silenced. Besides, this scepticism about Sutherland was familiar from the start. Outside the theatre I had arranged to meet a friend who had not been to the show and whom I found talking with some critics and other important people who had. A lustreless, unimpressed little group stood there: mouths were set like those of mothers who observe the delinquency of next door's horrible little Dennis, eyelids droops and unseeing gazes fixed upon some indifferent object in the middle distance. "Didn't she look awful with that red hair!" said someone. And all the while within myself there struggled for coherent expression the sensations of one who has seen (and heard) miracles. Then, eventually, the important ones sighed their "Ah wells" and drifted back to Highgate or St John's Wood, and the lid could begin to bob up and down on the kettle, and something of the wonder steaming away inside managed to find release. It would be much more satisfactory if one could say that what had so impressed had been the newly revealed dramatic impact of the work, that the producer's insight had shown it to be an opera about the subcutaneous disorders of a gain-motivated society. And certainly the opera had proved its power over the emotions and the production had gladdened eye as well as ears. Moreover, it had been well acted. Everybody who was there remembers Lucy's first appearance on the spiral staircase in the Mad Scene, and the way horrified and fascinated onlookers flinched as she turned towards them. Sutherland herself acted with complete conviction and moved with touching beauty and grace. But the great thing, the quality that set this as a night apart, was something else. It was the triumph of voice. Sutherland's voice was then completely steady. It was also (and so remained till very near the time of her retirement) entirely free from surface-scratch, those layers of extraneous sound which the majority of professional voices acquire, often in a very short time: hers remained pure. It was also quite exceptionally ample in volume. There are problems about comparing the "size" of voices, but my strong recollection is that Sutherland's was a more house-filling tone than Callas's even in her prime; it was certainly much fuller than others we heard at that time in the same or comparable roles. The middle range was not its glory, yet there was warmth and substance in it. She also had a chest voice which, though sparingly used, helped to colour and give dramatic force: Lucy's cry of "il fantasma" remained vivid in the memory because of it. But the thrills came from on high. It is ridiculous to talk about high notes as though they don't matter or are some kind of stunt irrelevant to the real art of music. When music is written with high notes, the music itself is spoiled if the high notes are shrill or thin or strained in tone; conversely, when the notes are beautiful the music can begin to glow. It was so with Lucia. There was one breathtakingly beautiful phrase in the cadenza of the Mad Scene at which, if one is to pinpoint a certain moment in the performance, a thrill passed through the whole house. This was the reminiscence of the melody from Act I, "Verranno a te", sung now without words. The phrase is usually broken off before t |
Which King founded King’s College Cambridge? | College history | King's College, Cambridge King's College, Cambridge » College history College history Larger image The King's College of Our Lady and St Nicholas in Cambridge was founded in 1441 by King Henry VI and munificently endowed. The Founder's statutes provided for a Provost and seventy poor scholars. Scholarships were restricted to Etonians, but a few pensioners and Fellow commoners from other schools were admitted from the middle of the sixteenth century. By the statutes of 1861 open scholarships, financed by the Fellows greatly reducing their dividends for many years, were founded, and since then pensioners and scholars from other schools have been admitted in increasing numbers. Until 1853 students at King's were exceptional in being awarded University degrees by the College. The original site of the College lay to the north of the current College, between the present Chapel and Senate House Passage. The first College buildings were begun in 1441 on what is now the site of the western quadrangle of the Old Schools. Only the south and part of the west sides of this old Court were completed to the intended design: the rest was hastily finished when the King began to build a larger court on the site further south; but until 1828 the Old Court provided nearly all the undergraduate College rooms. It was then sold to the University, which demolished most of it apart from the gateway arch opposite Clare College. Map of the College Larger image In 1443 King Henry began to buy up the site of the present Front Court and Back Lawn. This was a built up part of the town with shops, houses, several university hostels, the parish church of St JohnZachary, and the original site of Godshouse (now Christ's College). He had always meant the College to be built south of the Chapel but this was prevented by shortage of money and the Wars of the Roses. However, he acquired ground across the river, including Scholar's Piece, the walks beside Queen's Road as far as Garret Hostel Lane, and the site of Clare gardens (ceded to Clare in the seventeenth century). In 1805 the College acquired the ground beyond Queen's Road now occupied by the Fellows' Garden, the Garden Hostel and King's College School. The land where the University Library stands was King's and Clare's sports ground at one time, but was sold to the government for a temporary hospital during World War I. Buttresses of the Chapel, showing the paler stones at the bottom Larger image On his new site east of the river, King Henry planned three domestic ranges closing up to one another and, on the north side, to the Chapel, to form the new court. Between the Chapel and the river there was to be a cloistered cemetery and a bell tower. He laid the foundation stone of the Chapel in 1446; but the work came to a standstill, when he was deposed in 1461, with the Chapel only about 60 feet high at the east end sloping away to about six at the west, and still temporarily roofed. The Founder's stonework in the Chapel is recognisable by being white (magnesium limestone from Yorkshire), while later work is in Northamptonshire sandstone. Only the east range of the domestic buildings was begun; its foundations are still there under the lawn and can be seen in very dry summers. Work on the Chapel was resumed in 1476, and by 1485, with the help of contributions from Edward IV and Richard III (rather surprisingly as both were Yorkists), the five eastern bays had been built and roofed. Then the work stopped again until 1508, when Henry VII provided funds and promised to see the Chapel finished. The fabric with its superb fan vaults was completed after his death, in 1515; by 1544 it had been fitted out for use, largely at the expense of Henry VIII who gave the magnificent windows, the rood screen (on which the organ was placed after the Restoration) and the stalls in the Choir. In 1961 Rubens' painting of The Adoration of the Magi was presented by the late Major A. E. Allnatt and the east end of the Chapel was radically altered to house it. The Gibbs Building and Front Court Larger image In 17 |
The second tallest building in the EU after The Shard, the Commerzbank Tower, is in which German city? | Spain unveils plans to build the tallest skyscraper in the EU | The Independent Spain unveils plans to build the tallest skyscraper in the EU Madrid unveiled plans to build Europe's tallest skyscraper potentially topping current title holder, The Shard Sunday 17 April 2016 13:03 BST Click to follow The Independent Online The Shard is Europe's tallest inhabitable building The View from The Shard The Shard could lose its title as Europe’s tallest building after developers in Spain unveiled plans for an even bigger skyscraper. Since 2011, the triangle shaped tower has dominated the London skyline, earning it the prestige of being Europe’s tallest inhabitable structure. Standing at 310 metres tall, 72 of the 95 floors are in use, with the upper floors accounting for the spire. But new plans for a six tower development in Madrid could knock it off the top spot with one tower included in the complex planned to be 70 floors, also topping 300 metres London's new skyscrapers 'inflict serious harm' on capital's landscape Antonio Béjar, CEO of the company behind the project, Distrito Castellana Norte (DCN), announced the lavish plans. He said the skyscrapers would: "Transform the city’s skyline and put Madrid among the main European capital cities. "The project is closer than ever to starting," The entire development forms part of a wider regeneration scheme for the northern part of the city, which has been progressing over the years. DCN is currently applying for all the necessary permits to begin construction. In pictures: Nik Wallenda completes two tightrope walks between Chicago skyscrapers without safety net In pictures: Nik Wallenda completes two tightrope walks between Chicago skyscrapers without safety net 1/10 Nik Wallenda Nik Wallenda walks across the Chicago skyline blindfolded for Discovery Channel's Skyscraper Live with Nik Wallenda 2/10 Nik Wallenda Daredevil Nik Wallenda, left center in red, makes his tightrope walk uphill at a 19-degree angle, from the Marina City west tower across the Chicago River to the top of the Leo Burnett Building in Chicago 3/10 Nik Wallenda A large crowd waits to watch daredevil Nik Wallenda begin his walk on a tightrope uphill at a 19-degree angle from the Marina City west tower across the Chicago River to the top of the Leo Burnett Building in Chicago 4/10 Nik Wallenda Nik Wallenda begins his tightrope walk uphill at a 19-degree angle from the Marina City west tower across the Chicago River to the top of the Leo Burnett Building in Chicago 5/10 Nik Wallenda The shadow of daredevil Nik Wallenda is cast against the West Marina Tower as he begins his tightrope walk uphill at a 19-degree angle, from the Marina City west tower across the Chicago River to the top of the Leo Burnett Building in Chicago 6/10 Nik Wallenda Daredevil Nik Wallenda makes his tightrope walk uphill at a 19-degree angle, from the Marina City west tower across the Chicago River to the top of the Leo Burnett Building, past the Aqua Building, background, in Chicago 7/10 Nik Wallenda A large crowd watches Daredevil Nik Wallenda walk a tightrope uphill at a 19-degree angle from the Marina City west tower across the Chicago River to the top of the Leo Burnett Building in Chicago 8/10 Nik Wallenda Nik Wallenda walks on a tightrope uphill at a 19-degree angle from the Marina City west tower across the Chicago River to the top of the Leo Burnett Building in Chicago 9/10 Nik Wallenda Daredevil Nik Wallenda reacts after completing his first walk along a tightrope between two skyscrapers suspended 500 feet (152.4 meters) above the Chicago River in Chicago 10/10 Nik Wallenda Nik Wallenda walks on a tightrope uphill at a 19-degree angle from the Marina City west tower across the Chicago River to the top of the Leo Burnett Building in Chicago Currently, the tallest inhabitable building in the EU, after The Shard, is the Commerzbank Tower at 259 metres, followed by the Messeturm, 257 metres, both in Frankfurt. In fourth and fifth place is the Torre de Cristal at 249 metres, then the Torre Cepsa, 248.3 metres, both in Madrid. Th |
Rachel Weisz, who plays Dr Marta Shearing in ‘The Bourne Legacy’, is married to which actor? | Rachel Weisz | Biography and Filmography | 1970 2013 Played witch Evanora in fantasy adventure "Oz the Great and Powerful" opposite James Franco in title role 2011 Co-starred with Daniel Craig in Jim Sheridan's "Dream House" 2011 Co-starred with Tom Hiddleston in "The Deep Blue Sea," a romantic drama directed by Terence Davies and adapted from Terence Rattigan's play 2011 Portrayed Kathryn Bolkovac, a U.S. military contractor in "The Whistleblower" 2009 Played a beautiful heiress being coned by Mark Ruffalo and Adrien Brody in "The Brothers Bloom" 2009 Played the mother of a young girl who is murdered in feature adaptation of Alice Sebold's bestseller "The Lovely Bones" 2009 Cast as Blanche DuBois in West End revival of Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire" 2008 Played an ambitious journalist opposite Ryan Reynolds in "Definitely, Maybe" 2007 Co-starred with Jude Law and Natalie Portman in director Wong Kar-Wai's "My Blueberry Nights" 2006 Cast opposite Hugh Jackman in "The Fountain," written and directed by Darren Aronofsky 2005 Co-starred in "The Constant Gardener," an adaptation of the bestselling John le Carré novel directed by Fernando Meirelles 2004 Played Ben Stiller's wife in the comedy "Envy" 2003 Starred in the film adaption of "The Shape of Things," directed by Neil LaBute 2003 Was the female lead in the crime feature "Confidence" 2002 Featured opposite Hugh Grant in comedy "About a Boy," directed by brothers Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz 2001 Portrayed female lead in WWII drama "Enemy at the Gates" 2001 Reprised role in the sequel "The Mummy Returns" 2001 Acted in the London stage production of "The Shape of Things"; written and directed by Neil LaBute 2001 Acted opposite Susan Lynch in "Beautiful Creatures" 1999 Returned to the London stage as Catherine in Tennessee Williams' "Suddenly, Last Summer" 1999 Starred opposite Brendan Fraser in "The Mummy" 1999 Co-starred as a woman who has an adulterous relationship with her brother-in-law in "Sunshine" 1998 Co-starred as one of titular characters in "The Land Girls" 1997 Had first leading role in "Swept From the Sea" 1996 First U.S. feature, "Chain Reaction" as Keanu Reeves' leading lady 1996 Made feature debut in Bernardo Bertolucci's "Stealing Beauty" 1994 Appeared with Rupert Everett in London production of Noel Coward's "Design for Living," directed by Sean Mathias 1993 |
The Millennium Footbridge across the River Thames lies between Blackfriars Railway Bridge and which road bridge? | London Visitor's Guide - The Millennium Bridge The Millennium Bridge The Millennium Bridge - Description: The Millennium Bridge is a steel suspension footbridge over the River Thames between Bankside and the City of London. It lies between Southwark Bridge to the east and Blackfriars Railway Bridge to the west and is a useful crossing point for those wishing to walk between Shakespeare's Globe Theatre or Tate Modern on the south bank of the river and St Paul's Cathedral to the north. The bridge is an elegant low-slung structure designed by Norman Foster and Antony Caro. The official title of the bridge is the London Millennium Footbridge but it was nicknamed the Wobbly Bridge because when it was opened in June 2000 people using it noticed a strange swaying motion from side to side - it became quite a sensation with local people who made special trips to try it out. After two days the bridge was closed and was not reopened until 2002 during which time modifications were made to damp down the effect. Today the bridge is a lovely route to take across the Thames although sadly it is now quite stable. The Millennium Bridge - Getting There: Nearest Underground Stations: Blackfriars (4 minute walk), Cannon Street (8 minute walk), St Paul's (8 minute walk) (click on a station to find other places to visit nearby) |
Soprano Helen Porter Mitchell was born in Richmond, a suburb of which Australian city, from which she took her stage name? | Mentone Girls' Secondary College » College Houses Gallery College Houses When Mentone Girls’ High School opened in 1955, students were divided alphabetically into four houses. At that time marching was a competitive school sport and Miss Nina Carr, the first Principal, oversaw the training and practice of the House marching teams. Today House activities are many and varied, but the women whose names they bear are still remembered: Jackson House – Marjorie Jackson (Green House) Jackson House was named in celebration of Marjorie Jackson, known as the ‘Lithgow Flash’. Born in 1931 at Coffs Harbour, NSW, and educated at Lithgow, Marjorie was the first Australian woman to win an Olympic gold medal in athletics. She was 17 years old when she won the 100-metre sprint at the Helsinki Olympic Games in 1952, beating Dutch athlete Fanny Blankers-Koen who held four Olympic gold medals. Marjorie also won the 200-metre event in the same games, setting an Olympic record of 23.4 seconds in a preliminary round. Running the last leg of the 4 x 100 metre relay, she took the baton from fellow runner Winsome Cripps. The baton hit her knee and flew into the air. The time taken to retrieve it lost the race for Australia. Kenny House – Sister Elizabeth Kenny (Blue House) Elizabeth Kenny is the name-sake for Kenny House. Born in Warialda, NSW, on 20th September 1880, she later became a bush nurse. One day an epidemic of poliomyelitis struck and when no outside medical help was available, Elizabeth devised a method of treatment. She found that muscle spasms were relieved and patients escaped becoming crippled if hot woolen packs were applied as soon after onset of the disease as possible.Elizabeth was later known as Sister Kenny, after serving as a nurse in the Australian Army during World War 1 (1914-1918). In 1933, she set up a clinic in Townsville and her treatment was accepted for use in Australian hospitals by 1939. She also lectured and demonstrated her method overseas. Sister Kenny died on 30th November 1952. Melba House – Dame Nellie Melba (Yellow House) Melba House is named after Nellie Melba, the famous Australian coloratura soprano. Her real name was Helen Porter Mitchell and she was born on 19th May 1861 in the Melbourne suburb of Richmond. She adopted her stage name from the name Melbourne. Nellie Melba was six years old when she first sang in public. She made her operatic debut in 1887 in Brussels, Belgium, singing the role of Gilda in Rigoletto. She performed in Italy, Russia, Denmark and England, and made her American debut in New York City in 1893. She was made Dame Commander in the Order of the British Empire in 1918 and died on 23rd February 1931. Mackellar House – Dorothea Mackellar (Purple House) Poet and fiction writer Dorothea Mackellar is the name-sake for Mackellar House. Born Isobel Marion Dorothea Mackellar in Sydney, 1885, Dorothea became known for her descriptive lyrics about her native land. Her well-known poem My Country was first published in the London Spectator in 1908, and has been part of Australian children’s education for many years. Her books of poetry include The Closed Door (1911) which includes My Country, The Witch-Maid (1914), and Dream-Harbour (1923). Her works of fiction include Outlaw’s Luck (1913), The Little Blue Devil (1912) and Two’s Company (1914) in collaboration with Ruth Bedford. Please Note: This historical information about Dorothea Mackellar, Nellie Melba, Elizabeth Kenny and Marjorie Jackson is based on articles from the World Book Encyclopedia. Student Gallery Corner Balcombe & Charman Roads Mentone VIC 3194 (03) 9581 5200 Student Absence Line: (03) 9581 5236 [email protected] |
In 1948 which South African became the first person from outside the UK to hold the post of Chancellor of Cambridge University, a post he held until his death in 1950? | England, A History of A History of England This article was contributed by Ian M. Matley, Professor of Geography, Michigan State University, East Lansing. Long ages ago the British Isles formed a peninsula of continental Europe, and the English Channel was a broad plain. People and animals from southern Europe traveled across this plain and made their home in the dense forests that then covered Britain. The people belonged to the earliest stage of civilization, the Old Stone Age. They moved over the damp green woodland, stone ax in hand, hunting mammoths, horses, and reindeer. They lived in caves, had no domestic animals, and took no care of their dead. Over an immense stretch of time the land subsided, and Ireland was separated from Britain. Later the sea flowed into the narrow Strait of Dover and made Britain also an island. New waves of colonists crossed over from the east. The people advanced slowly to the New Stone Age. In this period they mined flints for their weapons and polished them to give a sharp cutting edge. They laid away their dead in long or round chambers called barrows and heaped over them mounds of earth and stone. The remains found in these barrows reveal that these people tamed horses, sheep, goats, cattle, dogs, and pigs and grew wheat and barley and, later, flax to make linen. Later, sea merchants from countries bordering the Mediterranean discovered the islands in the northern seas. The Phoenicians, who traded with people in many lands, came again and again to buy tin, which lay close to the surface in Cornwall. The native people learned how to smelt tin with copper to make bronze tools and weapons. With this knowledge the long Stone Age ended and the Bronze Age began. The people of Britain erected avenues and circles of huge granite slabs, like those at Stonehenge. These were probably temples. Celtic Domination Some five or six centuries before the birth of Christ, a tall fair people called Celts came across the channel in small boats. The Goidels, or Gaels (who are still found in Ireland and in the Highlands of Scotland), formed the first great migration. Then came the Brythons, or Britons (still found in Wales and Cornwall), who gave their name to the island of Britain. The Celts knew how to smelt iron and were skilled in arts and crafts. They became the ruling class, and the native folk adopted the Celtic language and the Celts' Druid religion. Roman Rule Julius Caesar raided Britain in 55 BC and again in 54 BC. Nearly 90 years later Rome undertook the conquest of the island in earnest. In AD 43 Emperor Claudius gathered a force of about 40,000 to invade the island. All the area that is now England was soon subdued and added to the Roman Empire as the province Britannia. A widowed Icenian queen, golden-haired Boudicca, led a great uprising against the Romans in AD 60, but her barbarian horde was no match for the Roman soldiers. The people of Scotland were harder to subdue. Emperor Hadrian decided conquering them was not worth the trouble, so he had a wall built 73 1/2 miles (118 kilometers) long across the narrow neck of the island to keep them out. South of this wall the Romans built more than 50 cities and connected them with military roads. Some of these roads, such as the famous Watling Street, serve as the foundations for modern highways. The cities contained Roman baths and open-air theaters; temples to Jupiter, Mars, and Minerva; and houses with colonnaded terraces, mosaic floors, and hot-air furnaces. Upper-class Britons in the towns spoke Latin and wore the Roman toga. Commerce and industry prospered, protected by Roman law. Later, when Rome became Christian, Roman missionaries spread C |
Deadheads are fans of which American band? | The Deadhead ripple effect "There is nothing like a Grateful Dead Concert," the old bumper stickers read. After attending my first 10 Dead shows, I soon realized this wasn't true: Every Dead concert is pretty much is like every other Dead concert. Not in terms of the set lists, which famously varied, or the particular architecture of band leader Jerry Garcia's frequently transcendent guitar work. No, it was that ineffable Dead "vibe" that always struck me as rote—it felt more habitual than blissful. What bugged me was the a priori assumption among Deadheads that Dead shows were always magic and that the magic could be routinely summoned on a nightly basis. It couldn't, not by a long shot. And that's coming from a fan. A Long Strange Trip —the exhaustive authorized Dead bio written by Dennis McNally, a Ph.D. in American history and the band's publicist for the past 18 years—debunks the few remaining preconceived notions about the band's hippie benevolence that Deadheads have carried around. Even if one assumes that McNally has airbrushed some of the uglier episodes out of this official story (and other Dead bios might lead us to believe he has), he couldn't leave it all out. Despite the book's "Great Men" breathlessness, this is a sad, sorry tragedy—the chronicle of a personality cult so toxic it destroyed the very thing it venerated. Blame it on the Deadheads. Advertisement The band's idea in the beginning was to bridge the gap between performer and audience. According to McNally, the Dead's career was forged in a mid-'60s San Francisco culture where showbiz notions of hero worship were unwelcome. "The Grateful Dead certainly sought to entertain and move its audience," McNally writes, "but the root basis of their relationship was that of a partnership of equals, of companions in an odyssey." From 1965 to roughly 1975, the Dead fed off of this symbiosis brilliantly, moving through Live/Dead's lysergic-stoked free rock to the space-cowboy country of Workingman's Dead and American Beauty on to the baroque prog-jams of Wake of the Flood. Their venturesome efforts were rewarded with a fan base of Deadheads that had swelled to a mega-movement by the end of the '70s. Intensely loyal to the band, Deadhead-dom became its own sideshow, a traveling community of freaks and later, frat-boy geeks. Get Slate in your inbox. The Deadheads gave the Grateful Dead a steady revenue stream and a safe harbor. At first, it felt like a rear guard action—fighting for community in a socially fragmented era. But it curdled into the last refuge for musical conservatism and complacency, and it seemed to destroy the band's work ethic. McNally glancingly makes reference to this dark side of the Deadhead phenomenon: "Like all fans … they could become tediously obsessed with the object of their joy," he writes. It wasn't just the fanatics; every fan (myself included) bought into the "satori through space jam" myths, wore the same tie-dye, danced the same wiggle dance. What had begun as an inclusive rallying point for outcasts became a provincial closed society. Deadheads were supposed to represent enlightened musical inquiry, but instead, as McNally points out, they ignored adventurous opening acts and lifted lyrics out of context. In the early '90s, according to McNally, Jerry Garcia became annoyed with the fact that the line "when it seems like the night will last forever" from his bleak ballad "Black Muddy River" invariably was greeted with lusty cheering. Thematic content hardly mattered to the loyalists any more; the band's canon instead became a series of dramatic gestures, well-timed downshifts, and dance cues. Safe within the fuzzy bubble of Deadhead-land, the band coasted for years on end, but no matter how negligent or desultory the performance, they always had the Deadheads to fall back on. Of course the Dead loved the support—they never had to work hard to earn it. With nothing to strive for and no musical goals to attain, the band lapsed into a creative torpor for the last 15 or so years of its career, even resurrecting itself this summer fo |
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