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By what more familiar name do we know American 'Blues' singer Eleanora Fagan? | The Blues . The Songs & the Artists . Biographies . Alphabetic | PBS Born: June 26, 1893, Scott, Mississippi Died: August 15, 1958, Chicago, Illinois Also known as: William Lee Conley Broonzy As a young boy Big Bill Broonzy would return home from a day's fieldwork with cornstalks, which he'd rub together as a homemade fiddle while his many brothers and sisters 16 danced to the music he made. By the age of 14 he was performing as a professional fiddler, and after moving to Chicago as an adult he switched to guitar. He became a prolific songwriter as well as a performer and recording artist and was a foundational contributor to the pre-war Chicago blues scene. He was a clever lyricist with a flair for narrative, and is known for having one of the largest and most versatile repertoires on record, from a slick urban blues sound to his acoustic country blues roots as well as folk and traditional spirituals. Broonzy also acted as a mentor to younger musicians, helping many of them secure performing dates and recording sessions. When the Chicago blues sound was transformed by the emergence of the electric guitar, Broonzy kept performing as a more itinerant folk-blues act, paving the way for the future of blues in Europe and the U.K. As he aged he continued to perform, even as he suffered from throat cancer, to which he succumbed in 1958. Essential listening: " When Will I Get to be Called a Man ," "Key to the Highway," "Big Bill Blues," "All by Myself" Ruth Brown Born: January 1, 1928, Portsmouth, Virginia Ruth Brown's smooth vocals made the rhythm and blues charts regularly between 1949 and 1955, and helped a then-fledgling Atlantic Records establish itself as a formidable presence in the R&B world. Later in her long and versatile career she became known as a rock and roll and pop singer as well as a stage and film actress, winning a Tony award on Broadway. She has influenced many R&B and soul artists, and her enduring talent is evidenced by her recent solo recordings and guest appearances with artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Shemekia Copeland and B.B. King, as well as a Grammy win in the late 1980s. Brown continues to perform. Essential listening: "(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean," "Teardrops From My Eyes," "Don't Deceive Me," "Mambo Baby" Willie Brown Born: August 6, 1900, Clarksdale, Mississippi Died: December 30, 1952, Tunica, Mississippi Willie Brown was an outstanding guitarist as well as vocalist who had an enormous influence on the origination and development of Delta blues. Brown performed regularly with blues legends Charley Patton, Son House and Robert Johnson, and also backed Patton and House on recordings. He is known as an accompanist rather than a soloist, although he did record three extraordinary solo performances. Later in his career he primarily performed with Son House. Both Brown and House disappeared from the music scene during the 1940s, and, sadly, Brown died before the blues revival of the 1960s, when many of his contemporaries were rediscovered by blues scholars. Essential listening: "M & O Blues," "Make Me a Pallet on the Floor," "Future Blues" Paul Butterfield Blues Band Born: December 17, 1942, Chicago, Illinois Died: May 3, 1987, Los Angeles, California At the age of 16, harmonica player Paul Butterfield regularly sat in with blues legends Otis Rush, Magic Sam, and Howlin' Wolf, among others, at Chicago clubs. Butterfield formed his own soon-to-be-legendary band in 1963 with guitarist Elvin Bishop and eventually drummer Sam Lay and bassist Jerome Arnold. This lineup was one of the first racially integrated blues bands in the city. Their 1965 self-titled release, featuring the additions of guitarist Mike Bloomfield and keyboardist Mark Naftalin, had a huge impact on the 1960s blues revival, and they also broke ground backing Bob Dylan's legendary performance at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival (the electric sound outraged many purist folk fans). Later the band changed personnel again, eventually including jazz great David Sanborn ( |
What is the name of the Irish frame drum played with adouble ended drum stick? | N. Scott Robinson-World Music and Percussion, Frame Drums, Riq, Tambourines "Frame Drums and Tambourines" Introduction Technically, a frame drum is a drum that has a shell depth smaller than the diameter of the drumhead, which can be from 6" to 20" (15 cm to 50 cm) or more; in simple terms, it is a hoop with a skin stretched across it. Although the frame is most commonly round, it can be square or hexagonal; it is made from various woods, metals or clay, and has a single or double head. The drumhead of a frame drum is made either from an animal skin—cow (calf), goat, fish, lizard, deer, whale, seal, or snake—or from an animal's internal organs. The skin is attached to the frame with glue, tacks, or a counter-hoop system with tuning hardware (devices such as screws to tune the skin to a particular note or pitch by tightening or slackening its tension over the frame). Construction styles for most frame drums often vary from region to region. North American drum companies such as Cooperman and Remo have successfully made synthetic plastic skins and frames. There are two major types of frame drum: those without jingles, which can be played with the hands or with sticks; and those with jingles, which are played with the hands (tambourines). Tambourine jingles are usually round metal discs set into the frame, but they can also be pellet bells or brass rings attached to the inside of the frame. Frame drums are found in many cultures and have a long history. Examples of different types are depicted in pottery, reliefs, paintings and folk art. The earliest depictions of frame drums appear in Mesopotamian art from the third millennium BCE. These frame drums are much larger than those used in popular music of the late twentieth century. Depictions of smaller frame drums similar to some still used can be found in the artwork of Greece, Egypt, Persia, and India. They mainly show women playing frame drums in ritual, but men often appear in Arabic examples when a frame drum is employed for martial purposes. The first appearance of a frame drum with jingles attached to the frame is found on the 190 ADE Roman sarcophagus, The Triumph of Bacchus (in The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, Maryland, USA). Grips and Technique A consistent feature of the depictions of frame drums throughout their history has been the use of two main grips for holding the instrument. From the iconographical evidence Glen Velez gathered, the most common grip was what he called the "Oriental grip." The player is always shown with the left hand holding the instrument at the bottom with the skin facing away from him/her and the fingers of both hands playing. This grip allows the player to produce numerous sounds from the skin: for example, a low-pitched natural ringing sound produced by striking the drum off-center; a high-pitched sound produced by striking the edge; a stopped stroke produced by slapping the instrument in the center; various jingle sounds; brushi |
Where did the biggest naval battle of the Second World War take place between the USA and Japan, from 24th to 26th October 1944? | What Happened in 1944 including Pop Culture, Significant Events, Key Technology and Inventions Average Cost of new house $3,450.00 Average wages per year $2,400.00 Cost of a gallon of Gas 15 cents Average Cost for house rent $50.00 per month Loaf of Bread 10 cents Old Spice Shaving Soap $1.00 Examples of a couple of Houses for sale Valparaiso -- Indiana -- Farm 16 acres with 5 room home barn and 3 poultry houses $5,000 Lima -- Ohio --- Darling bungalow 2 bedrooms wood burning stove built in cupboards and attached garage $4,000 World War II 1944 France Operation Overlord, code named D-Day, commences with the landing of 155,000 Allied troops on the beaches of Normandy in France. France More Information and Timeline for the Liberation of France 1. France falls under German control in 1940 at the beginning of the war. 2. The efforts to free France from Nazi occupation begin in June of 1944 with the D-Day invasion of Normandy when Allied troops land on the beaches and start to make their way towards Paris. 3. More Allied troops land in southern France on August 15th, 1944 and make their way towards the Rhine river. 4. As the Allies make their push towards Paris, French resistance fighters begin an uprising in Paris. 5. By August 25th, 1944, the Allies and Free French forces enter Paris and by the end of the month the French government is handed over to the Free French troops. 6. Before the end of the year France is liberated from Nazi control and occupation. Allied troops attempt the largest airborne military operation with Operation Market Garden. More Information and Timeline for Operation Market Garden Allied troops attempt the largest airborne military operation in history (at the time) when the Battle of Arnhem (Operation Market Garden) begins on September 17th, 1944. The purpose of this operation was for Allied paratroopers to land in the Netherlands and take control of key bridges near the Rhine river from German forces. This was so that Allied troops could push through Germany and end the war much more quickly if successful. Unfortunately, for the Allies, German troops were aware of their arrival ahead of time and had the time to organize against them and destroy many of the bridges prior to the paratroopers' landing. Some Allied forces made it to the Arnhem bridge but they were short on supplies and forced to abandon their plans, leaving Germany in control of the Rhine river at that time. This mission was a fairly large failure for the Allies and many troops were killed and taken prisoner by the German troops. The US Bombs Tokyo for the first time with B-29 Super fortress bombers The GI Bill of Rights is passed and signed into law by Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 22nd The Battle of Leyte Gulf takes place during October in the Philippines More Information for the World War II Battle of Leyte Gulf The Battle of Leyte Gulf takes place during the month of October in 1944. The main battle took place between October 23rd and 26th and was considered one of the largest naval battles in world history. United States, Australian, and Filipino forces began the invasion of Japanese occupied Philippines by landing in the Leyte Gulf. The Japanese suffered heavy losses to their navy and it marked their first kamikaze aerial attacks. The Allies won the battle and their victory lead to the liberation of the Philippines. This was a turning point in the war against Japan as it effectively cut off their supply route in Southeast Asia and was a devastating loss to their naval forces with many of their ships destroyed and thousands killed. Mahatma Gandhi is released from jail. More Information for Gandhi. Indian Independence activist and leader Mahatma Gandhi was released from jail in May of 1944. Gandhi had been arrested in August of 1942 after encouraging civil unrest and uprisings against the British at the height of World War II. Not long after his release, a failed assassination attempt was made on his life. Gandhi would live to see India achieve independence in August of 1947 but was soon killed a |
Who wrote the play 'The Norman Conquests'? | "The Norman Conquests" Table Manners (TV Episode 1977) - 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 dysfunctional family gathering for the weekend reunites three siblings and significant others in a small country cottage with farcical consequences. Director: a list of 78 titles created 28 Sep 2011 a list of 36 titles created 18 Jan 2013 a list of 9956 titles created 16 Mar 2013 a list of 2087 titles created 20 Apr 2013 a list of 3739 titles created 15 Oct 2014 Search for " Table Manners " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Title: Table Manners (14 Jun 1978) 8.6/10 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 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 1 nomination. See more awards » Photos Edit Storyline Three plays by Alan Ayckbourn, interwoven in plot and time, giving different views of the same weekend. The action takes place in the family home, now occupied by Annie. Norman tries to bring a little happiness to his wife, Ruth, his sister-in-law, Annie, and their sister-in-law, Sarah. Written by David Leaver <[email protected]> 14 June 1978 (USA) See more » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia The original Broadway cast included Richard Benjamin, Paula Prentiss, Ken Howard, Carole Shelley, Estelle Parsons, and Barry Nelson. See more » Quotes Sarah : [Speaking about Tom] It must be fascinating being a vet. It's a pity, in a way, he's not a proper doctor. Annie : [Defensively] He is a proper doctor. He just prefers animals to people. Girls Were Made to Love and Kiss from the operetta "Paganini" (uncredited) Jolly good fun, a hoot 27 June 2003 | by Vatronac (Englewood, CO) – See all my reviews Granted it's been 25 years since I've seen the Norman Conquests shows, but I remember it being extremely witty and it led to my life-long love of British entertainment. I was also a big fan of public television (the only network brave enough to air sophisticated comedy) in those days and was fascinated by Tom Conti, who was just starting to enjoy a little fame in America. Truthfully, I still think about some of the scenes featuring Tom Conti and how I laughed, but I don't know if the humor would hold up today. You may find some things funny at 17, but not at 42. Anyway, I'm going to view it again someday and hope it'll bring back some memories. It's too bad Tom Conti's career petered out early in the US. He was a marvelous talent. A toast: To England! 4 of 4 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes |
'Juno And The Paycock'is a play written by who? | Juno and the Paycock: A play ahead of its time - The Globe and Mail The Globe and Mail Monday, Jul. 28, 2014 4:11PM EDT Last updated Title Juno and the Paycock Written by Sean O’Casey Directed by Jackie Maxwell Starring Mary Haney, Jim Mezon Venue Shaw Festival City Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. Juno and the Paycock, the second play in Irish playwright Sean O'Casey’s great Dublin Trilogy, is a stylistically slippery son of a gun. Set during the Irish Civil War of the early 1920s, it shifts from broad comedy to high tragedy on a dime – with long patches of vaudevillian clowning interrupted by heart-wrenching speeches by mourning women that seem ripped right out of Euripides. In Roller Derby Saved My Soul Nancy Kenny stars as a shy 30-year-old who discovers her inner superhero after a trip to the roller derby. Multimedia Has the Fringe circuit been good for Canadian theatre? In one of her most sensitive productions to date, director Jackie Maxwell skillfully steers the Shaw Festival ensemble through even the choppiest waters of O’Casey’s 1924 play. She has two able hands helping keep the ship on course: Mary Haney and Jim Mezon, who star as the title characters – the heroic Juno Boyle and her strutting, preening husband, “Captain” Jack Boyle. You’ll recognize their working-class family dynamic from any number of Irish stories on stage or on screen: While Jack Boyle shirks work and spends what money he gets on going to the pub, Juno never stops working in and out of the home to keep the family together. As Juno and the Paycock begins, straits are even direr than usual as daughter Mary (Marla McLean) is on strike and son Johnny (Charlie Gallant) is unemployable, suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder after losing his arm in the War of Independence that preceded the current civil unrest. When an anglophile solicitor named Bentham (Gord Rand, effectively aloof) shows up with news that the Boyle family has inherited a small fortune from a long-lost relative, it seems too good to be true. Of course, and this is hardly a spoiler, it is: Whether rich or poor, the men of the Boyle family are fated to tear the family to pieces just as the men of Ireland are doing the same with the country. It’s odd how prominent a role Henrik Ibsen is playing this season at the Shaw Festival despite there being none of the Norwegian’s works on the bill. Half of Bernard Shaw’s play The Philanderer takes place at a club named after Ibsen – to which only manly women and womanly men are admitted. In Juno and the Paycock, Ibsen pops up when Captain Jack Boyle – whose bluster and buffoonery Mezon applies an unsettling undercoat of menace – stumbles upon what his daughter is reading. “The Doll’s House, Ghosts, an’ The Wild Duck,” he scoffs. “Buks only fit for chiselurs.” (That’s how O’Casey wrote it – and the cast, most of the time, does an okay job selling the dialect.) O’Casey, like Shaw, may have been inspired by Ibsen’s naturalism, but the very metatheatrical presence of these plays on the stage shows that he couldn’t be constrained by it. Maxwell’s production, expressionistically designed by Peter Hartwell, is most riveting when exploring the moments that Juno and the Paycock moves into heightened registers – especially, the last two astounding scenes. First comes the punch to the gut, with Haney, rising to the occasion, delivering the play’s most famous speech as the family suffers its largest loss. “Sacred heart o’ Jesus, take away our hearts o’ stone, and give us hearts o’ flesh!” she cries, straight out, breaking the fourth wall and every heart in the audience. If this penultimate scene harkens back to Greek tragedy, the final one looks ahead to the works of Samuel Beckett as Boyle and his ne’er-do-well pal Joxer (an uneven Benedict Campbell) return from a night of drinking and stumble around the apartment in the dark. It’s a scene pulled off terrifically here with Mezon and Campbell descending into terrifying incoherence. If the play has its dull patches earlier, it’s more O’Casey’s fault than the cast. (There’s a terrific supporting performan |
During WWII, 'Operation Chastise' was undertaken by the RAF, by what more familiar name is this operation now known? | RAF - Operation Chastise_new Operation Chastise Attack on Ruhr Dams by aircraft of 617 Squadron on the night of 16-17 May 1943 Concept: The Air Ministry originally considered the Ruhr dams as a possible target early as 1937. A number of proposals and studies were undertaken between 1938 and 1941, though none produced a proper plan with all the necessary components of a viable weapon and feasible means of delivery. Command: Wing Commander Guy Gibson The Squadron: A new squadron was formed at Scampton on 21st March 1943, initially known as “X” Squadron and latterly as 617 Squadron, and the 24 year old Wing Commander Guy Gibson was personally selected to lead it by none other than Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur “Bomber” Harris, the Commander-in-Chief of Bomber Command. Gibson had flown 71 bomber sorties and an entire tour of 99 sorties on night fighters and was already the holder of four gallantry awards - the Distinguished Service Order and bar and the Distinguished Flying Cross and bar. Despite the “elite” tag and the presence of some very experienced airmen – e.g. the two flight commanders, Sqn Ldrs Dinghy’ Young and ‘Henry Maudslay, and experienced pilots such as Dave Shannon, ‘Hoppy’ Hopgood, Les Knight and Joe McCarthy - NOT all 617 Sqn air crew were veterans. Some had flown fewer than 10 missions and one less than 5 and some of the flight engineers on the raid were flying their first operational sortie. Not all had volunteered for 617, and not all were known to or selected by Gibson: one entire flight of 57 Squadron was simply posted en masse to 617 Squadron. The Weapon: Codenamed “Upkeep” The brainchild of Barnes Wallis of Vickers Armstrong, who had been working separately on some method of attacking dasince 1940 but probably did not conceive of the “bouncing bomb” idea until March 1942. He was given access and assistance by a variety of research bodies, including the National Physical Laboratories at Teddington, the Road Research Laboratory at Harmondsworth and the Building Research Station at Garston near Watford. Experiments which involved exploding charges against model dams at these sites, and the destruction of a real 180 foot disused dam in Wales, gave Wallis valuable data, but also showed that the task was far from easy and that any explosion preferably needed to take place in contact with the dam wall. He persisted with a series of experiments and meanwhile attempted to persuade the powers that be of the project’s viability in the face of various bureaucratic hurdles and military scepticism. Nevertheless, prior to final approval on February 26th 1943 a full-scale weapon was, in the words of one noted historian, “scarcely more than an inventor’s dream”. However, because the optimum time to attack the dams was in the spring, when the reservoirs were full, when approval did come it left very little time to design and produce the weapons themselves. On 26th February 1943 there were neither modified aircraft nor weapons, nor drawings of either. Wallis began to draw the first full-scale drawing of an Upkeep mine only on 27th February, just eleven weeks before the raid took place. “Upkeep “was effectively a 9250lb cylindrical mine or depth charge containing 6,600 lbs of Torpex underwater explosive and three hydrostatic pistols set to explode at 30ft below the surface. It was just under five feet long and just over four feet in diameter. The mine was held in the bomb-bay between twin sprung callipers, and a hydraulic motor imparted back spin at a rate of 500 rpm. The mine was intended to bounce across the water rather like a skipping stone, thus avoiding any torpedo nets. When it struck the dam wall the backspin would cause it to remain in contact with the face of the dam as it sank thus focusing the force of the explosion against the wall sufficient to rupture the massive stone structure. Aircraft: Modified Avro Lancaster B Mk III Special known as “Type 464 Provisioning”. The mid-upper gun turret along with the bomb-bay doors was removed and callipers along with a drive motor and belt fitted in th |
What name is given to the box and string instrument that sounds when hit by a current of air? | stringed instrument | Britannica.com Stringed instrument bow Stringed instrument, any musical instrument that produces sound by the vibration of stretched strings , which may be made of vegetable fibre, metal, animal gut, silk, or artificial materials such as plastic or nylon. In nearly all stringed instruments the sound of the vibrating string is amplified by the use of a resonating chamber or soundboard . The string may be struck, plucked, rubbed (bowed), or, occasionally, blown (by the wind); in each case the effect is to displace the string from its normal position of rest and to cause it to vibrate in complex patterns. A Japanese musician plucking the strings of a koto with the right hand to generate a pitch and … © Feng Yu/Fotolia Because most stringed instruments are made from wood or other easily perishable materials, their history before written documentation is almost unknown, and contemporary knowledge of “early” instruments is limited to the ancient cultures of East Asia and South Asia, the Mediterranean, Egypt, and Mesopotamia; but even for these places historians must depend largely on iconographic (pictorial) sources rather than surviving specimens. Stringed instruments seem to have spread rapidly from one society to another across the length and breadth of Eurasia by means of great population shifts, invasions and counterinvasions, trade, and, presumably, sheer cultural curiosity. In the Middle Ages the Crusades (late 11th through the late 13th century) stimulated Europe to adopt a whole set of new instruments; similarly, the Chinese adopted many new instruments from their Central Asian neighbours as Buddhism spread eastward and as the Han Chinese expanded their influence across the region (roughly, the 3rd century bce to the 10th century ce). Indeed, the only world area that did not echo to the sound of strings was the pre-Columbian Americas. No system of classification can adequately categorize the interactions of natural material, craftsmanship, and exuberant imagination that produced an endless variety of stringed instruments. In the West the most widely accepted system of classification is that developed by E.M. von Hornbostel and Curt Sachs , a method based on the type of material that is set into vibration to produce the original sound. Thus, stringed instruments are identified as chordophones —that is to say, instruments in which the sound is produced by the vibration of chords, or strings. This main category is then further divided into four subtypes— lutes , zithers , lyres , and harps —according to the manner in which the strings are positioned in relation to the body of the instrument. Within these categories, the descriptive nomenclature of an instrument is given in terms of parts of the body: for example, the belly (front; soundboard), back, sides, and neck. Instruments are not necessarily related only to others in the same classification. Transformations continually occur, and “hybrids,” according to the Sachs-Hornbostel system, may in fact represent altogether viable subtypes of their own. The production of sound wind instrument The ear , because of its own structure, adds to and subtracts from the outside sound. It is, for instance, relatively insensitive to low-frequency sound pressure but is extremely sensitive to fine degrees of pitch change. At the same time, it can accept a great number of pitch and tuning systems . On a worldwide basis, there are a large and varied number of tonal systems, the most ancient stemming from China. The oldest known of these in the West is the so-called Pythagorean system, articulated by the famed 7th-century Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras ; others include meantone temperament , just intonation , and the equal-tempered system, methods of tuning calculation that vary slightly in the exact size they assign to the intervals within an octave. All of these systems represent theoretical mathematical concepts to some degree, and their origins must be sought in arcane numerological systems rather than in practical musicianship. Thus, “tuning” and |
'Entomophobia' is the fear of what? | Definition of Entomophobia Definition of Entomophobia Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Slideshow Entomophobia: An abnormal and persistent fear of insects. Sufferers experience anxiety even though they realize that most insects pose no threat. To avoid insects, they may frequently clean rooms and carpets, sweep hallways, spray insect-killer or seal off doors and windows. Entophobia (insect phobia) includes acarophobia (mites: scabies ) and arachnophobia (spiders). A true insect phobia is defined by a persistent irrational fear of and compelling desire to avoid insects, mites, spiders, or similar phobic objects and significant distress from the disturbance despite recognition by the phobic person that their fear is inappropriate, unreasonable, and excessive. "Entomophobia" is derived from the Greek "entomos" (insect) and "phobos" (fear). The study of insects is called entomology. Last Editorial Review: 5/13/2016 |
What was the principle woodused by Thomas Chippendale during the eighteenth century? | Chippendale--The Royalty of Antique Furniture The Early Years But in 1754, Mr. Chippendale, as he was known in London, published his detailed collection, Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director, a portfolio of fashionable English furniture design templates and one of the first furniture design books. In it Chippendale adapted existing design styles to the fashion of the mid-18th century. Both makers and sellers of furniture rushed to purchase it, making Chippendale a household name. And so pervasive was the influence of his book that the name of Chippendale is often indiscriminately applied to all mid-18th century furniture. Chippendale created his Director as a catalogue from which his wealthy patrons could choose particular elements for their furniture, which would then be custom made for them in his workshop. It contained 161 plates, reflecting many elements of the Rococo, Chinese, Gothic and Neoclassical styles. Publication of the Director clearly had a stimulating effect on Chippendale�s career since all his known commissions date from after its publication. However, the Chippendale style didn�t remain within the confines of the Chippendale workshops very long. So popular were the designs with the wealthy class that soon other furniture makers were using Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker�s Director as a pattern book for their shops, too. In 1754, the same year as the publication of his Director, Chippendale moved to spacious premises in the fashionable paved thoroughfare of St. Martin�s Lane which his firm occupied for the next 60 years. He then formed a partnership with James Rannie, a Scottish merchant, who injected capital into the business. They employed between 40 and 50 artisans. And while the notes in his Director showed Chippendale possessed a sound practical knowledge of timbers and craftsmanship, he most likely, at this stage in his career, would have been responsible for design and management, instead of working at the bench. A versatile man, he was willing to design and supply wallpapers, carpets, fire grates, decorative ormolu, chimney pieces, even complete room schemes, in addition to furniture. As well as equipping State Apartments with luxurious ensembles, his firm regularly supplied routine articles for the servants� rooms and domestic offices. He offered a complete house furnishing service, undertook repairs, removals, hired out furniture, compiled inventories and was even prepared to direct and furnish funerals for respected customers. Fine Woods Make the Difference Chippendale style furniture was generally made of mahogany, imported from the West Indies. Though cabinetmakers occasionally used veneers, they�re not typical of this style. Instead they preferred using solid wood to accommodate the elaborate carving found in this style. And they upholstered the newly introduced camel-back sofas in rich brocades, velvets, and damasks. While cabinetmakers used Cuban, Dominican and Honduran mahogany during the latter part of the 18th Century, the finest was Cuban, a dense, heavy wood with a close grain. When they carved it, minute white flecks would appear in the wood. Honduran mahogany is lighter in weight and color. The mahoganies from the Dominican Republic and Jamaica fell somewhere between Cuban and Honduran in quality. Flame mahogany refers to the character of the grain, obtained by using the first branch or crotch of the tree. Another much sought-after grain was mottled, often referred to as "plum pudding" mahogany. Nevertheless, in the Chippendale period in America, Connecticut cabinetmakers used cherry more often than mahogany. During the same period, furniture makers in Bermuda used local cedar wh |
What is the name of the bell used by 'Lloyds of London'? | Further Information: Lloyds of London LLOYD'S OF LONDON Lloyd’s of London is the world’s leading insurance market where Names (members) provide capital and form syndicates to insure (underwrite) specialist types of risk. Lloyd’s was formed in 1688 by Edward Lloyd who owned and ran a coffee-house in the City near the River Thames. As London’s importance grew as a maritime trade centre in the 17th century, Lloyds Coffee House became a common meeting place for ship-owners, merchants and sailors who would exchange important information and arrange insurance, through Brokers, for their ships and cargo. As his trade and network of contacts expended, Lloyd started to collect shipping movements from all over the world and publish the information in a news sheet, Lloyd’s News. Still published today, Lloyd’s List is the world's oldest continuously-running journal and was London’s 1st daily newspaper. Lloyds of London is famous for its high-tech building which was completed in 1986. Designed by the architect Sir Richard Rogers, its unique design is internationally recognised. Like the Pompidou Centre in Paris, which Rogers also worked on, all the services and utilities; electrics, gas, water, heating, air-conditioning, waist and lifts run in pipes and ducts on the out-side of the building. The buildings architecture, Structural Expressionism, was initially out of keeping with its historic surroundings, but less so today, as it sits next to 21st century sky-scrappers, the Gherkin and Willis building. As the world-wide insurance business has grown Lloyd’s of London has needed to moved building several times within the City. Although the present building at No 1 Lime Street is less than 30 years old, it hides many historic and surprising treasures. In the Underwriting Room is the Lutine Bell, which used to be rung every time an insured ship was lost. The bell was from the French frigate La Lutine which sank in 1799 with gold and silver bullion insured at Lloyds for £1millon. Lloyd’s Nelson Collection includes the 200 year old logbook from HMS Euralyus, an observation frigate at the Battle of Trafalgar, it describes events as they happened. On the 11th floor, beautifully restored and reassembled from Bowood House’s dining room, is the Adam Room. Designed in 1763 by the influential Scottish architect Robert Adam, the classical stately home interior is a complete contrast to the rest of the high-tech building. |
Where was British Prime Minister Spencer Percival when he was assassinated in 1812? | The Assassination of the Prime Minister, Spencer Perceval | The Public Domain Review ..or BROWSE BY TAG The Assassination of the Prime Minister, Spencer Perceval Only once has a British Prime Minister been assassinated. Two hundred years ago, on the 11th May 1812, John Bellingham shot dead the Rt. Hon. Spencer Perceval as he entered the House of Commons. David C. Hanrahan tells the story. Illustration of the shooting, artist unknown. (Source: Norris Museum) On Monday 11 May, 1812, an unremarkable, anonymous man, just over forty years of age, made his way to the Houses of Parliament. The man had become a frequent visitor there over the previous few weeks, sitting in the gallery of the House of Commons and carefully examining the various members of the government through his opera glasses. At 5.00 p.m. on this particular day he walked into the lobby that led to the House of Commons and sat near the fireplace. No-one could have known that he was carrying, concealed on his person, two loaded pistols. As it was a fine evening Mr. Spencer Perceval, the Tory First Lord of the Treasury, or Prime Minister, had decided to dispense with his carriage and walk from No. 10, Downing Street, to the Houses of Parliament. He arrived there around 5.15pm, entered the building and walked down the corridor towards the lobby entrance to the House of Commons. He handed his coat to the officer positioned outside the doors to the lobby. As Mr. Perceval entered the lobby a number of people were gathered around in conversation as was the usual practice. Most turned to look at him as he came through the doorway. No-one noticed as the quiet man stood up from beside the fire place, removing a pistol from his inner pocket as he did so. Neither did anyone notice as the man walked calmly towards the Prime Minister. When he was close enough, without saying a word, the man fired his pistol directly at Mr. Perceval’s chest. The Prime Minister staggered forward before falling to the ground, calling out as he did so words that witnesses later recalled in different ways as: “I am murdered!” or ‘Murder, Murder’ or ‘Oh God!’ or ‘Oh my God!’ Amid the confusion, a number of people raised Mr. Perceval from the ground and carried him into the nearby Speaker’s apartments. They placed him in a sitting position on a table, supporting him on either side. Most ominously, the Prime Minister had not uttered a single word since falling on the floor of the lobby, and the only noises to have emanated from him since had been a few pathetic sobs. After a short time Mr. Smith MP, on failing to find any perceptible sign of a pulse, announced his terrible conclusion to the group of stunned onlookers that the Prime Minister was dead. The Assassination of Spencer Perceval, illustration by Walter Stanley Paget (1861-1908) from Cassell's Illustrated History of England. Vol.5 (1909) Before long Mr. William Lynn, a surgeon situated at No. 15 Great George Street, arrived on the scene and confirmed that Mr. Smith was indeed correct. The surgeon noted the blood all over the deceased Prime Minister’s coat and white waistcoat. His examination of the body revealed a wound on the left side of the chest over the fourth rib. It was obvious that a rather large pistol ball had entered there. Mr. Lynn probed an instrument into the wound and found that it went downwards and inwards towards the heart. The wound was more than three inches deep. The Prime Minister, who was not yet fifty years of age, left behind a widow, Jane, and twelve children. In the shock of what had happened, the assassin was almost forgotten. The man had not attempted to escape as he might well have done amid the confusion. Instead, he had returned quietly to his seat beside the fireplace. The identity of the man was revealed as John Bellingham, not a violent radical but a businessman from Liverpool. The details of his story soon began to emerge. As a result of a dispute with some Russian Businessmen, Bellingham had been imprisoned in Russia in 1804 accused of owing a debt. He had been held in various prisons there for the next |
What type of covering,once often used on scientific instrument cases, is called 'Shagreen'? | Full Chisel Blog Full Chisel Blog Filed under: Of Interest , Uncategorized — Stephen Shepherd @ 8:10 pm Well at long last my chagrin has ended with the purchase of a fine piece of shagreen. For those of you unfarmiliar with shagreen, it is the skin of a sting ray. Also some shark skins are called shagreen, but it usually refers to ray skins. Now shark skin, especially dogfish skin makes excellent sandpaper, but it only sands in one direction. Shagreen is different. Traditionally sting ray skins were dyed green, hence the name, and was the traditional handle covering of swords in both the orient and in the West. What is unusual about this skin are all of those little dots, they are mineral tubercules that are very hard. When the skin is prepared the sharp edges are scraped, sanded and ground down to make them smooth. That is why they look like shiney spots, they are an off white color and the leather is dyed black and the tubercules stay white. And they are also very hard. The reason they are used for sword handle grips is that you can hold on to the sword even if it is covered in blood or sweat or both. Shagreen is also used to cover eating utensil handles (George Washington had a set), easy to hold in greasy fingers. Medical instruments would have handles covered with shagreen to help with the grip when things get bloody. Aside from its colorful uses, shagreen is an excellent traditional replacement for sandpaper. (Sandpaper is early but quite expensive and not as durable.) I will be saving the center section where the big tubercules are and some other areas of different grit. I wonder how to classify the grit, spine, snoot, tail, edges. When the tubercules end the top of the ray ends and the underside is smooth and not made into leather. The spacing of the tubercules (I like that word for some reason) varies over the surface of the skin, but the grit is determined by the user. Shagreen is the only variable grit sandpaper, now there is a novel thought. But the leather comes prepared and the mineral nodes are smooth. In order to make them more abrasive, I use a file to roughen up the surface, the finer the file the finer the grit. It is basically scratching the tubercules to get them to have sharp cutting edges which last until they mechanically wear off. Left smooth the shagreen can be used to burnish woodwork, including turnings, similar to ‘boning’, the process of burnishing by using a piece of smooth animal bone or hardwood stick to polish the work. Shagreen is a useful material and I will make a tool handle or two, I need a piece for a friction match case to ignite the ‘lucifers’, and a goodly supply of a fine flexible abrasive. Still searching for dogfish skin, I have had a bit of sharkskin and I did like the way it worked and it lasted for quite a while. I will be putting this stuff to the test and will talk of it later. Stephen |
What is the name of the bell in Lincoln Cathedral? | Lincoln Cathedral - A history of the Bells, Bellringers and Bellringing by John Ketteringham Lincoln Cathedral - A history of the Bells, Bellringers and Bellringing John R. Ketteringham Lincoln Minster Shops Ltd This is a comprehensive history of the Bells, Bellringers and Bellringing from early Christian Churches right through to the 20th century and a book well worth having on the shelves of anyone interested in church bells and the wider background. There have been bells at Lincoln Cathedral since its consecration in 1092 and the rules for ringing them survive from circa 1260. The names of those who rang the bells for the daily services are recorded from 1283 and the earliest surviving Company of Bell Ringers in the country is that of Lincoln Cathedral which can trace its foundation to 1595 although not formally constituted until 1612. Bells identified in this book include: Great Tom, Quarter Bells, Saint Hugh's Tower, Saint Mary's Tower, The Lady Bells and The Closing Bell. Paperback ISBN: 0 953760 60 XOut Of Print Suggest this book to a friend Enter your name and your friend's email address and we will send them a clickable direct link to this page. Your name Author: Edited by Andrew Walker Our Price: £5.95 Author: Heritage Lincolnshire and North Kesteven DC Our Price: £3.00 |
Who created the character 'Sgt. Ernest Bilko' played by Phil Silvers? | The Phil Silvers Show September 20th, 1955 saw the CBS network premiere of The Phil Silvers Show, a bold, frenetic situation comedy set on the fictional army camp of Fort Baxter and featuring the antics of a conniving US Army Master Sergeant named Ernest G Bilko. Created and written by Nat Hiken and starring comedian Phil Silvers, the show was a fast-paced, high-energy slice of comedy that would eventually prove to be a huge hit with television audiences worldwide. Having seen Phil Silvers perform at the Washington Mayflower Hotel, to an audience that included President Eisenhower, Vice-President Nixon and almost every major cabinet official, CBS Vice-President of Programming Hubbell Robinson offered Silvers a lucrative contract. Silvers, having already enjoyed a hugely successful career as a nightclub entertainer, radio, film and stage performer was initially reluctant to move into television. However he soon reconsidered when Robinson informed him that he would be working with writer Nat Hiken. Hiken was an established comedy writer with a proven track record. He'd enjoyed major success working on radio with Fred Allen and had recently broken into television as writer/creator of The Martha Raye Show. Phil Silvers Phil Silvers & Nat Hiken The Phil Silvers Show Over a period of several months Hiken and Silvers spent numerous hours playing poker and pinochle whilst discussing and formulating possible characters and plotlines. Hiken's first suggestion was that of a fenegling sergeant in the US army. Silvers dismissed this idea as he felt it was simply re-hashing ground already covered by the likes of fellow comedians Abbott & Costello. By the time they met with Hubbell Robinson again to discuss how best to progress they had several ideas to hand, including having Silvers play a Turkish Bath attendant, a conniving stockbroker, a minor league baseball team manager and the manager of a gym. Robinson expressed great interest in Hiken's original idea of having Silvers portray a US army sergeant. Nat broached Phil with the idea that the character of the brash army sergeant could prove to be a combination of characters that Silvers had already played to great effect on the Broadway stage - Punko Parks in Yokel Boy (1939), Harrison Floy in High Button Shoes (1947) and most recently Jerry Biffle in Top Banana (1951). The realisation dawned on Silvers that he had already been playing facets of the character throughout his career. The character of the immortal Sgt.Ernest G Bilko was born. The show was one of the true pioneers of television comedy. It was one of television's first shows to feature a multi-racial cast, helped pioneer the three-camera system (along with The Lucy Show) and helped to launch the careers of numerous talents including Dick Van Dyke, Fred Gwynne, George Kennedy, Dick Cavett and Alan Alda. Over its four season run the show won 8 Emmys with a further 9 nominations. It's influence on television is without equal and it has helped inspire generations of comedy performers, actors and writers. It's impact and effect can be seen in such sit-coms as Taxi, Seinfeld, Friends, Porridge and Only Fools & Horses to name but a few. Today almost 60 years after the first show was broadcast it remains the crowning jewel in the history of television situation comedy. |
Who published a report after a Public Enquiry into racial disturbances in South East London in April 1981? | The 1981 riots in South London Home The 1981 riots in South London Transpontine investigates some previously confidential Government papers , released to the National Archives at the end of December 2011, which provide some insights into the riots that swept across England in July 1981 . Included in the papers is some information on events in South London, which combined with contemporary press reports gives an idea of what happened in the area at that time. Woolwich and Lewisham Included in the documents is a briefing from the F4 division of the Home Office (responsible for links with security services, special branch etc) with details from the Metropolitan Police of disturbances on Thursday 9th July: ‘At 7:24 pm 100 black youths and 50 white youths were reported at Woolwich, but there was no trouble… at 8.42 pm disturbances broke out at Woolwich, with youths throwing stones and overturning vehicles. Serials had previously been deployed to the Woolwich area for the Anti-Nazi League meeting and these, supplemented by the Special Patrol Group and Urgent Response Units deployed from Operations Room, moved into the area to prevent trouble… At 10.35 pm disturbances broke out at Lewisham … During this time the disturbances at Woolwich were continuing’. Statistics from the Met’s ‘R’ district (Woolwich) showed that 37 people had been arrested in Woolwich, with four minor injuries to police, 8 windows broken and two cars overturned. ‘P’ District (Lewisham) reported 10 arrests. The Times reported these events the next day: 'London police quickly quelled what threatened to be a riot early yesterday evening in Woolwich, south-east London. About 200 black and Asian youths ran through the town centre smashing 15 shop windows and overturning two cars. There was some looting. The youths were outnumbered by police who quickly dispersed them. 27 arrests were made… In Lewisham, eight youths were arrested after clashes in which goods were looted from Chiesman’s department store. About 100 black youths in Deptford threw bottles at a police car (Times, 10 July 1981). The Woolwich events seem to have been provoked by rumours of a racist skinhead invasion to attend a gig at the Tramshed (a similar occurence had led to the riots in Southall in the previous week). According to the Deptford and Peckham Mercury (16 July 1981), people initially gathered on the streets to defend local venues thought vulnerable to racist attack - groups were reported at local Sikh temples in Calderwood Street and Masons Hill (where an Anti Nazi League meting was taking place), a mosque in Thomas Street, and the Simba project (an African-Caribbean community group). An (untrue) rumour that the skinheads were arriving on the Woolwich ferry prompted hundreds of mainly young people to run down Powis Street, and it was here that shop windows were broken and cars overturned, with a tobacconist shop being looted. The same paper reported that on that night too, bottles were thrown at police by a crowd on Tanners Hill, Deptford (presumably the same incident referred to in The Times). In Balham High Road 'Around 35 shops were damaged in a wave of violence which started shortly after midnight when some 200 youths roamed the streets. Worst hit was the Argos Discount Store where hundreds of pounds worth of goods were stolen' (South London Press, 14 July 1981). On the following Friday night, two cars were overturned in Daneville Road, Camberwell (Mercury, 16 July 1981), while 'a 15 year old youth was arrested in Rye Lane, Peckham, for allegedly throwing a petrol bomb at police' (South London Press, 14 July 1981). The trouble in Lewisham seems to have been fairly sporadic, prompting some self-congratulation from the police in the South London Press: 'Lewisham has escaped almost trouble free from a week of rioting in Britain's inner cities thanks to sensitive policing and public co-operation, a police chief said yesterday. Apart from a window being smashed at Chiesman's in Lewisham High-St, and a minor stone throwing incident in Sydenham on Saturday where three people were arrested, |
Who is the British counterpart of the American Rube Goldberg? | Rube Goldberg | Define Rube Goldberg at Dictionary.com Rube Goldberg having a fantastically complicated, improvised appearance: a Rube Goldberg arrangement of flasks and test tubes. 2. a Rube Goldberg scheme for reducing taxes. Expand 1955-60; after Rube (Reuben) Goldberg Goldberg noun 1. Arthur Joseph, 1908–90, U.S. jurist, statesman, and diplomat: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1962–65; ambassador to the U.N. 1965–68. 2. Reuben Lucius ("Rube") 1883–1970, U.S. cartoonist, whose work often depicts deviously complex and impractical inventions. Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for Rube Goldberg Expand Contemporary Examples Such Rube Goldberg–like coincidences will not prevail against the Syria-Iran axis. You learned the language just by sticking that Rube Goldberg deal on Tim's head? Off Course Mack Reynolds (AKA Dallas McCord Reynolds) I would suggest, if we Americans can pitch into this great movement, some gargoyles designed by Mr. Rube Goldberg. Word Origin and History for Rube Goldberg Expand adj. 1940, from the U.S. cartoonist Reuben Lucius Goldberg (1883-1970) who devised fantastically complex gadgetry to accomplish simple tasks. His British counterpart was Heath Robinson (1872-1944). Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper Slang definitions & phrases for Rube Goldberg Expand Rube Goldberg noun phrase A much overcomplicated machine or arrangement: The public's got the idea that this is a boondoggle, a Rube Goldberg [1940+; fr the fancifully articulated machines drawn by the cartoonist Rube Goldberg (1883–1970); the British artist Heath Robinson (1872–1944) amused his public with similar gadgets] The Dictionary of American Slang, Fourth Edition by Barbara Ann Kipfer, PhD. and Robert L. Chapman, Ph.D. Copyright (C) 2007 by HarperCollins Publishers. People invent new words all the time, but which ones actually make it? Word of the Day |
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"""It will be the greatest show on earth"", is attributed to which American showman after his merger with another show?" | The Circus - The Greatest Show on Earth The Greatest Show on Earth The Greatest Show on Earth The ever-growing size of the Barnum circus started people saying that it was "The Greatest Show on Earth." And Barnum eventually made that title the copyrighted name of his show - "P.T. Barnum's Traveling World's Fair, Great Roman Hippodrome and Greatest Show On Earth". Eventually, Coup sold out to Barnum. In 1876 Barnum presided over the US centennial as if it were his personal anniversary. About 1880, Barnum started to worry that his "Greatest Show on Earth" might not be the greatest after all. For the first time, he had a serious challenger, the international Allied shows, owned by James E. Cooper, James Anthony Bailey and James L. Hutchinson. It was the circus being talked about. And it was the first to advertise the use of electricity instead of gas to illuminate the two rings - all without mishaps. The managerial genius among the three owners was Bailey. Barnum offered Hutchinson a free partnership in his show if he'd persuade Bailey to combine with Barnum, and in 1880 the three reached an agreement to combine the shows under the firm name of Barnum, Bailey and Hutchinson. The result was "P.T. Barnum's Greatest Show On Earth, And The Great London Circus, Sanger's Royal British Menagerie and The Grand International Allied Shows United." It soon became known as the "Barnum and London Circus". Bailey was a perfect partner for Barnum. No one could draw attention to his individual attractions like Barnum and no one could get the whole show on the road like Bailey. For the first time in history, they used three rings. The New York Herald called the three rings a drawback because "the spectator was compelled to receive more than his money's worth; in other words, that while his head was turned in one direction he felt it was losing something good in another." One of Barnum's biggest successes came in 1882 with his acquisition of Jumbo. Dubbed "The Towering Monarch of His Mighty Race, Whose Like the World Will Never See Again," Jumbo arrived in New York on Easter Sunday, 1882, in time for the annual opening of The Greatest Show on Earth at Madison Square Garden. In the first six weeks, he helped the show gross $336,000. Jumbo was the greatest circus attraction in American history. He traveled in a private railroad car which Barnum called "Jumbo's palace car", a crimson and gold boxcar with huge double doors in the middle to give Jumbo easy access up a ramp. Twelve feet tall at the shoulders and weighing six and a half tons, Jumbo could reach an object 26 feet from the ground with his seven-foot trunk. In 1883, Barnum staged his greatest promotional coup by walking Jumbo across the Brooklyn Bridge to test the strength of the new engineering marvel. Unfortunately, Jumbo met with a disastrous accident in the town of St. Thomas, Ontario, in the early morning of 15 September 1885, when a speeding freight train killed him while he was being loaded into his car. Barnum and Bailey then went their separate ways, but rekindled their business relationship two years later. Barnum agreed to give Bailey control of the show and to add his name for the first time to the actual title of the circus. From then on it was officially the Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth. Following the death of P.T. Barnum in 1891, James A. Bailey carried the Barnum and Bailey Circus to new heights of popularity. The Greatest Show on Earth rode the rails on 85 railroad cars, employed more than 1,000 people, and consisted of five rings and stages, plus the largest traveling menagerie anywhere. Circus day at the turn-of-the-century involved the whole community in a way that the small size of the average circus had not required previously, and that the sprawling size of towns and cities hasn't permitted since. In those days, nearly every community had a convenient open space, large enough to accommodate a circus and near enough for the circus to unload the train, give a free street parade through the center of town, and get back in time to give the matinee on sch |
If you ordered 'Pollo' in an Italian restaurant, what would yoube eating? | Juan Pollo in Norwalk, California with Reviews - YP.com antojitos.alondra.5 rated First Of All, 1. The Food here is delicious and exceptional! 2. The prices are great! 3. everyone here is so friendly! I came here about a week ago on a Sunday, I ordered the special "CALDO DE RES" and letme tell you, I had this as a kid, and I loved it! came here and tried theirs, oH MY! =] which came with a side or Rice, slices of Avcado, Sauce, and limes. (chopped onion and cilantro) The caldo/soup was great! all the seasonings were a great ad on The avocado slices really just added more zest to the already great food! I was so satisfied with the food that I ordered a plate to go which at the time I was craving chicken, so I ordered the Mole which is a spiced sauce added on meat. I had chicken on mole.. It was medium spiced, with almost a sweet hint, and scrumptious juice chicken drums that slid right off the bone. I will almost definitely come back Valerie T. rated its a must!!! this place is amazing!!! the line is always out the door ...prices r good n they got the best mexican desserts n their turkey bacon avocado sandwiches r by far the best ...the bread is lightly toasted n warm...REALLY GOOD everthing made fresh including the fruit salads with crema ... |
Which US state has a 'Golden Poppy' as the state flower? | California State Flower - Facts About Golden Poppy Buy From OurStores California State Flower The Golden Poppy or California Poppy or California Golden Poppy is the California State Flower. Golden Poppy is a perennial and one of the earliest wild flowers to grow in gardens. The Golden Poppy is most beautiful when setting California's rolling hills ablaze with its golden blooms. Golden Poppy (Eschscholtzia californica) is also sometimes known as the Flame Flower, la amapola, and Copa de Oro (cup of gold). Kingdom Family Papaveraceae The Golden Poppy, belonging to the Papaveraceae family, grows wild throughout California, and became the state flower in 1903. Every year April 6 is California Poppy Day, and May 13-18 is Poppy Week. Golden Poppy are also called as Flanders poppies - Corn Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas), Iceland poppy (Papaver nudicaule), The Oriental poppy (Papaver orientale). Golden Poppy blossoms are 2-3 inch cups of gold, bronze, scarlet, terra cotta, rose or white. Golden Poppy bloom on plants with silvery green foliage, about a foot high and usually broader than they are tall. Golden Poppy flowers are seen from February to September. The Golden Poppy flowers are 1-2 inches across, with four wide fan-shaped petals, and many stamens. There are many online florists who deliver flowers to California. You can send flowers, plants of your choice to your loved ones living in California or from California to other locations across the United States of America through these popular California Online Florists . from our stores - Pickupflowers - the flower expert Facts About Golden Poppy The Golden Poppy plant has Fern-like leaves with single flowers on a long stalk. Golden Poppy leaves are 3/4-4" long divided into narrow segments on long stalks. Golden Poppy bloom in open areas, grassy or sandy slopes. Golden Poppy is found in southern California to southern Washington, east to Texas. Golden Poppy flower is used in landscaping for a temporary spring display by scattering the seed in the fall. California Indians cherished the Golden Poppy as both a source of food and for oil extracted from the plant. The true poppy genus is Papaver, but many flowers of related genera are also called poppies. The milky sap of Golden Poppy's unripe seed pods is the source of opium and several other similar drugs, e.g., morphine, codeine, and heroin. Golden Poppy seed, also called maw seed, is not narcotic and is used as birdseed and for a flavoring or garnish in baking. Golden Poppy seed is also ground for flour. Poppy oil, derived from the Golden Poppy seeds, is employed in cooking and illumination and in paints, varnishes, and soaps. The Golden Poppy has been the symbol of the dead and of sleep since antiquity. List of all State Flowers Want to know more about other state flowers!!. Select the state: Looking to send flowers to a someone special ? Facts About California Some suggest that the word California may come from the early Spanish explorers who entered California via the hot southern regions and referred to California as being "hot as an oven" (cali > hot, fornia > oven). California's capital city is Sacramento. California attained statehood on September 9, 1850. California is nicknamed as Golden State. California's largest cities are Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco. Bordering States of California are Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona. Other natural wonders in California include Lassen Peak, one of two active volcanoes in the U.S. Economically, the most important plant in the family is the opium poppy ( P. somniferum ), now widely cultivated from Europe to East Asia. The top tourist spots of California are: Disneyland, Anaheim; Universal Studios, Hollywood; Sea World, San Diego; Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park; Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia; Santa Cruz Beach, Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, etc,. California's diverse geography, geology, soils and climate have generated a tremendous diversity of plant and animal life. California's nickname The Golden State is in reference to the California Gold Rush, and not to the golden brown s |
What fruity name did Gwyneth Paltrow give to her daughter, born in 2004? | 'Fruity' Celeb Baby Names Irk Singer's Daughter | Fox News 'Fruity' Celeb Baby Names Irk Singer's Daughter Published May 27, 2004 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Email Print At least one person in Britain isn't happy movie star Gwyneth Paltrow ( search ) and her rock-star husband, Coldplay's Chris Martin ( search ), decided to name their newborn daughter "Apple." Peaches Geldof ( search ), daughter of a rock star herself, lamented the practice of goofy celebrity-offspring names in the Daily Telegraph of London Wednesday. "I am named, as you may have noticed, after a fruit," wrote the 14-year-old daughter of Boomtown Rats singer Bob "Live Aid" Geldof ( search ). "I'm not Jane or Sarah or Samantha: I am Peaches. This doesn't make sense to me at all." Young Geldof said Apple Martin has a lot of teasing to look forward to thanks to her name, and she has plenty of first-hand experience. "I've never announced my name to anyone without being asked to repeat it at least twice," she wrote. "I also get a lot of lascivious comments: 'Ooh, you're a juicy piece of fruit, aren't you, young lady?' 'I'd like to take a bite out of that peach ...' 'Look at those peaches.'" While Geldof says life hasn't always been "peaches and cream" for her, she does see an upside to an untraditional moniker, according to the Daily Telegraph. "It's unusual, it's exotic, it's not boring. It also gives me [or so I like to think] an air of mystery." And she lists some other unusual children-of-celebrity names that make her feel Peaches isn't the worst thing one could be branded, such as David Bowie's son Zowie and Prince Jackson, son of the Gloved One. Her own sisters make the list: Fifi Trixibelle, Little Pixie and Heavenly Hiraani Tigerlily. And despite the teasing she's endured, Geldof writes that she plans to continue the tradition when she has kids. "I'll probably end up calling it Grape." A knife-wielding stick-up artist made shopkeepers laugh when he tried to rob them wearing a plastic bag with eyeholes on his head and shopping bags on his feet, according to the Daily Telegraph of London. "Bugger off, you look silly," one gas station cashier told the poorly masked perpetrator Simon Kent, 24. Another shop worker just said no when he demanded cash. When he returned to a village store he had robbed of £350 a few weeks earlier, he fled when his plastic bag mask blew off. He also failed a liquor store robbery when the cashier locked herself in a cupboard and he could not make her come out. Two assistants in a self-service store ran away and he could not open the till. The getaway driver, Michael White, 29, used his own car and witnesses wrote down the license plate number, according to Lewes Crown Court. Other than the £350 robbery in East Sussex, only one of their other raids in Kent and Sussex was successful. Their haul was £5 and two packets of cigarettes. The men admitted two counts of robbery and five of attempted robbery. Both were jailed for five years. —Thanks to Out There reader Buz H. Taxi! Bank Robber Calls a Cab for Getaway WEST PATERSON, NJ (AP) — An accused New Jersey bank robber needed some help with his getaway - so he asked a bank employee to call him a cab. Police say Ernest Di Falco was busted about a-half hour after the Bank of New York branch in Rutherford was robbed. According to investigators, a bank worker wrote down the taxi's license number. Even though he wore a disguise, police say another bank employee recognized Di Falco and remembered he worked in a nearby pizzeria. Officers say they've recovered the cash, a fake gun, as well as an old .22-caliber revolver. Di Falco is now charged with armed bank robbery. Student Manure Prank Backfires EMINENCE, IN (AP) — It's a senior prank that stinks. Officials at Indiana's Eminence High School say someone spread hundreds of pounds of manure around the school and smeared some on the doors. It took several trips with a front-end loader to remove the smelly stuff from school property. Superintendent Norman Stockton says it's an act of vandalism. He promises the students responsible will |
Who played by the title role in the 2002 film comedy 'Maid In Manhattan'? | Maid in Manhattan (2002) - 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 senatorial candidate falls for a hotel maid, thinking she is a socialite when he sees her trying on a wealthy woman's dress. Director: John Hughes (story) (as Edmond Dantès), Kevin Wade (screenplay) Stars: a list of 43 titles created 13 Oct 2011 a list of 25 titles created 22 Dec 2012 a list of 32 titles created 26 Jun 2013 a list of 32 titles created 03 Nov 2013 a list of 30 titles created 28 Dec 2015 Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002) 5.1/10 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 & 8 nominations. See more awards » Videos Mary Fiore is San Francisco's most successful supplier of romance and glamor. She knows all the tricks. She knows all the rules. But then she breaks the most important rule of all: she falls in love with the groom. Director: Adam Shankman The love life of Charlotte is reduced to an endless string of disastrous blind dates, until she meets the perfect man, Kevin. Unfortunately, his merciless mother will do anything to destroy their relationship. Director: Robert Luketic A woman conceives twins through artificial insemination, only to meet the man of her dreams on the very same day. Director: Alan Poul A thirty-something, is still living at home until his parents hire an interventionist to help him graduate out of the house. That's when the fun begins. Director: Tom Dey A guy in love with an engaged woman tries to win her over after she asks him to be her maid of honor. Director: Paul Weiland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.1/10 X Single-girl anxiety causes Kat Ellis (Messing) to hire a male escort (Mulroney) to pose as her boyfriend at her sister's wedding. Her plan, an attempt to dupe her ex-fiancé, who dumped her a couple years prior, proves to be her undoing. Director: Clare Kilner A romantic comedy where a bored, overworked Estate Lawyer, upon first sight of a beautiful instructor, signs up for ballroom dancing lessons. Director: Peter Chelsom After running away fails, a terrified woman (Jennifer Lopez) empowers herself in order to battle her abusive husband (Billy Campbell). Director: Michael Apted A young woman who's reinvented herself as a New York socialite must return home to Alabama to obtain a divorce from her husband, after seven years of separation. Director: Andy Tennant An FBI agent must go undercover in the Miss United States beauty pageant to prevent a group from bombing the event. Director: Donald Petrie A lawyer decides that she's used too much like a nanny by her boss, so she walks out on him. Director: Marc Lawrence After serving as a bridesmaid 27 times, a young woman wrestles with the idea of standing by her sister's side as her sibling marries the man she's secretly in love with. Director: Anne Fletcher Edit Storyline Marisa Ventura is a single mother born and bred in the boroughs of New York City, who works as a maid in a first-class Manhattan hotel. By a twist of fate and mistaken identity, Marisa meets Christopher Marshall, a handsome heir to a political dynasty, who believes that she is a guest at the hotel. Fate steps in and throws the unlikely pair together for one night. When Marisa's true identity is revealed, the two find that they are worlds apart, even though the distance separating them is just a subway ride between Manhattan and the Bronx. Written by Anonymous cupid in central park... See more » Genres: Rated PG-13 for some language/sexual references | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 13 December 2002 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Made in New York See more » Filming Locations: $18,711,407 (USA) (13 December 2002) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia The book Marisa Ventura ( Jennifer Lopez ) reads is "The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self" by Alice Miller. See more » Goofs Marisa's h |
"Who recognised the ""wind of change blowing through Africa""?" | BBC ON THIS DAY | 3 | 1960: Macmillan speaks of 'wind of change' in Africa About This Site | Text Only 1960: Macmillan speaks of 'wind of change' in Africa The Prime Minister, Harold Macmillan, has had a frosty reception from politicians in South Africa after speaking frankly against the country's system of apartheid. In a speech to MPs in the Houses of Parliament in Cape Town, Mr Macmillan spoke of the "wind of change" blowing through the continent of Africa, as more and more majority black populations in the colonies claim the right to rule themselves. "Whether we like it or not," he said, "this growth of national consciousness is a political fact." The government's aim, he said, was to "create a society which respects the rights of individuals - a society in which individual merit, and individual merit alone, is the criterion for a man's advancement, whether political or economic." To do justice in Africa means not only being just to the black man of Africa, but also to the white man of Africa South African Prime Minister, Dr Verwoerd Nationalist Party politicians listened to him in silence, and a number refused to applaud when he had finished. Dr Verwoerd, the South African Prime Minister and the architect of the apartheid system, thanked Mr Macmillan for his speech, but said he could not agree. "We are the people who brought civilisation to Africa," he said. "To do justice in Africa means not only being just to the black man of Africa, but also to the white man of Africa." Mr Macmillan's speech is the first time a senior international figure has given voice to the growing protest against South Africa's laws of strict racial segregation. The speech was widely anticipated throughout the country, as Mr Macmillan had already said he would take the chance to say what he thought about the situation in South Africa. Even so, the plain-speaking nature of the speech took many in Cape Town by surprise. Mr Macmillan is in South Africa at the end of a month-long tour of the African continent, in which he has travelled about 17,000 miles. His visit was always controversial, and many accused him of giving the Nationalist Party credibility by allowing himself to be a guest of the South African government. His speech today is likely to lay those criticisms to rest. |
According to Arthurian Legend, who as well as Arthur, loved Guinevere? | Queen Guinevere - Arthurian Legend Arthurian Legend The legend of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table A comprehensive guide into Arthurian Legends. The life of King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, Queen Guinevere, Merlin & The Knights Of The Round Table. Queen Guinevere Queen Guinevere Story; Arthurian Legend Queen Guinevere, King Arthur (her husband), and Sir Lancelot (her lover), form the most celebrated love-triangle in European literature. From her origins – probably Welsh – Guinevere’s presence (and non-presence by abduction) runs strong throughout mainstream Arthurian legend: in Geoffrey of Monmouth’s Historia Regum Brittaniae, in the works of the French poets Chrétien de Troyes and Robert de Boron, in the Vulgate Cycle, and most famously in Sir Thomas Malory’s Le Morte d’Arthur. According to Geoffrey of Monmouth Guinevere is descended from a noble family of Romans and is “the loveliest woman in all the island”. In later romances she is the daughter of Leodegrance, previous owner of the Round Table, which she brings, together with one hundred knights, as her dowry when she marries Arthur. By the time of Chrétien de Troyes her affair with Lancelot is well established – it is he, not Arthur, who rescues Guinevere from her abductor Méléagant. She is an accomplice to Mordred’s treachery against Arthur in the Vulgate cycle, a theme continued by Malory in Le Morte d’Arthur, where Queen Guinevere’s character comes to full fruition. Here, her lifelong relationship with Lancelot, who rescues her from being burnt at the stake for adultery, eventually brings about the downfall of Camelot. Le Morte d’Arthur: how King Arthur met and married Guinevere Chapter 18, Book 1 of Le Morte d’Arthur is titled ‘How King Arthur, King Ban, and King Bors rescued King Leodegrance, and other incidents.’ This comes at the conclusion of King Arthur’s wars against the eleven kings. King Arthur and his two companion kings arrived at Camelerd (Leodegrance’s castle, and incidentally a name that may echo the Cornish river Camel and the town of Camelford) with twenty thousand men, where they slew ten thousand of King Rience’s men and put him to flight, and rescued King Leodegrance. During the celebrations (paragraph 2) “… and there had Arthur the first sight of Guenever, the king’s daughter of Camelerd, and ever after he loved her. After, they were wedded, as it telleth in the book…” This mid-paragraph sentence is all that Malory has to say about the initial attraction between Arthur and Guinevere – ‘less is more’, it seems, and nothing is said about Guinevere’s feelings towards Arthur. The first chapter of Book 3 is more expansive: ‘How King Arthur took a wife, and wedded Guinever, daughter to Leodegrance, king of the land of Camelerd, with whom he had the Round Table.’ The role of Merlin the Wizard comes into play: Arthur says to Merlin “My barons will let me have no rest, but needs I must take a wife, and I will none take but by thy counsel and by thine advice.” “Is there any that ye love more than another?” enquires Merlin, to which Arthur replies “Yea, I love Guenever the King’s daughter Leodegrance, of the land of Camelerd, the which holdeth in his house the Table Round that ye told he had of my father Uther. And this damosel is the most valiant and fairest lady that I know living, or yet that ever I could find.” At that point Merlin warns Arthur that Guinevere is not wholesome enough to be his wife, and that Lancelot would love her (and she him). But Arthur’s heart is set, and Merlin agrees to go to Camelerd to act as go-between. Leodegrance is overjoyed and delivers his daughter, via Merlin, to London with the Round Table and “a hundred good knights”. The occasion of the marriage between King Arthur and Quinevere is interwoven with the ordination of the Knights of the Round Table by the Bishop of Canterbury. The marriage ceremony itself is a strange affair, marked by the appearance of a white hart that came running into the hall with a white brachet chasing after it, closely followed by sixty black hounds. As the hart ran around the tables th |
Who produced the classicwestern'The Wild Bunch'? | The Wild Bunch (1969) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error An aging group of outlaws look for one last big score as the "traditional" American West is disappearing around them. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC What Makes the Golden Globe Awards So Entertaining? IMDb Special Correspondent Dave Karger breaks down why the Golden Globes are so much more entertaining than other award shows. Don't miss our live coverage of the Golden Globes beginning at 5 p.m. PST on Jan. 8 in our Golden Globes section. a list of 30 titles created 27 May 2011 a list of 32 titles created 04 Jan 2013 a list of 25 titles created 04 Sep 2013 a list of 35 titles created 17 Mar 2015 a list of 22 titles created 06 Dec 2015 Title: The Wild Bunch (1969) 8/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 4 nominations. See more awards » Videos A small-town sheriff in the American West enlists the help of a cripple, a drunk, and a young gunfighter in his efforts to hold in jail the brother of the local bad guy. Director: Howard Hawks A Civil War veteran embarks on a journey to rescue his niece from an Indian tribe. Director: John Ford An American bartender and his prostitute girlfriend go on a road trip through the Mexican underworld to collect a $1 million bounty on the head of a dead gigolo. Director: Sam Peckinpah A senator, who became famous for killing a notorious outlaw, returns for the funeral of an old friend and tells the truth about his deed. Director: John Ford An aging Pat Garrett is hired as a lawman on behalf of a group of wealthy New Mexico cattle barons--his sole purpose being to bring down his old friend Billy the Kid. Director: Sam Peckinpah A young American and his English wife come to rural England and face increasingly vicious local harassment. Director: Sam Peckinpah A recently released ex-con and his loyal wife go on the run after a heist goes awry. Director: Sam Peckinpah A Missouri farmer joins a Confederate guerrilla unit and winds up on the run from the Union soldiers who murdered his family. Director: Clint Eastwood A marshall, personally compelled to face a returning deadly enemy, finds that his own town refuses to help him. Director: Fred Zinnemann A group of people traveling on a stagecoach find their journey complicated by the threat of Geronimo and learn something about each other in the process. Director: John Ford A weary gunfighter attempts to settle down with a homestead family, but a smoldering settler/rancher conflict forces him to act. Director: George Stevens Dunson leads a cattle drive, the culmination of over 14 years of work, to its destination in Missouri. But his tyrannical behavior along the way causes a mutiny, led by his adopted son. Directors: Howard Hawks, Arthur Rosson Stars: John Wayne, Montgomery Clift, Joanne Dru Edit Storyline In the Wild Bunch the movie opens with a group of aging outlaw's final score, a bank robbery. The event concludes with a violent and overtly bloody shootout that would generally mark the finale of a movie. This is correct in that it marks the finale of an era, for the characters and the world they live in. They simply can no longer keep up, the times are changing, technology advancing, and they're style of life is getting left behind in the dust that they spent so long galloping through. They abandon their careers for the simpler life of retirement. They enjoy this time, they live their fantasies. During this time the law is always on their tracks, bounty hunters. The further into their fantasy they get, the closer their demise seems to get. When one of their own is captured they are faced with the choice of escape or what is certainly a suicide mission to attempt and free their fallen behind comrade. For them it is not a |
Who was the Britishphysicist noted for his investigation of 'Black Holes'? | Stephen hawking | Define Stephen hawking at Dictionary.com Hawking (hô'kĭng) British physicist noted for his study of black holes and the origin of the universe, especially the big bang theory. His work has provided much of the mathematical basis for scientific explanations of the physical properties of black holes. Our Living Language : The world-renowned theoretical physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking needs little introduction to those familiar with the bespectacled man who uses a wheelchair and lectures around the world with the aid of a computerized speech synthesizer. The condition that has left him all but totally paralyzed, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is usually fatal within a few years; but Hawking has beaten the odds by living with the disease for all his adult life, since its onset when he was a 20-year-old college student. Hawking's story is a testament to a determined person's ability to overcome unexpected adversity—his career in fact did not take off until after the disease had been diagnosed. Hawking partly credits the disease for giving him a sense of purpose and the ability to enjoy life. His academic position at Oxford is a chaired professorship in mathematics that was also held by Isaac Newton, in 1669. He originally set out to study mathematics, but it is for his discoveries in physics that he is best known. With his collaborator Roger Penrose, he theorized that Einstein's Theory of General Relativity predicts that space and time have a definite origin and conclusion, providing mathematical support for the Big Bang theory. This led to further attempts to unify General Relativity with quantum theory, one consequence of which is the intriguing view that black holes are not entirely "black," as originally thought, but emit radiation and should eventually evaporate and disappear. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2002. Published by Houghton Mifflin. All rights reserved. Slang definitions & phrases for stephen hawking Expand hawking noun To drive slowly and watchfully in the streets, walk about vigilantly in bars and parties, etc, looking for a sex partner; cruise : If you're out searching for a date, you're ''cruising,'' ''hawking,'' or ''macking'' [1990s+ Teenagers; perhaps related to hawk2 , ''a pimp for homosexuals''] The Dictionary of American Slang, Fourth Edition by Barbara Ann Kipfer, PhD. and Robert L. Chapman, Ph.D. Copyright (C) 2007 by HarperCollins Publishers. |
In the game of 'Scrabble', how many points are awarded for the letter 'K'? | Scrabble Tile Distribution and Point Values By Erik Arneson Updated September 29, 2016. One of the first things that beginner Scrabble players should learn is the game's tile distribution. It's vital to know that, for example, only one J, K, Q, X and Z are in the bag -- and that they provide the best opportunities for high scores. Scrabble Tiles Listed by Point Values 0 points: blank/wild (2) 1 point: E (12), A (9), I (9), O (8), N (6), R (6), T (6), L (4), S (4), U (4) 2 points: D (4), G (3) 3 points: B (2), C (2), M (2), P (2) 4 points: F (2), H (2), V (2), W (2), Y (2) 5 points: K (1) 8 points: J (1), X (1) 10 points: Q (1), Z (1) Scrabble Tiles Listed Alphabetically Blank/Wild: 2 tiles, 0 points A: 9 tiles, 1 point B: 2 tiles, 3 points C: 2 tiles, 3 points D: 4 tiles, 2 points E: 12 tiles, 1 point F: 2 tiles, 4 points G: 3 tiles, 2 points H: 2 tiles, 4 points I: 9 tiles, 1 point J: 1 tile, 8 points K: 1 tile, 5 points L: 4 tiles, 1 point M: 2 tiles, 3 points N: 6 tiles, 1 point O: 8 tiles, 1 point P: 2 tiles, 3 points Q: 1 tile, 10 points R: 6 tiles, 1 point S: 4 tiles, 1 point T: 6 tiles, 1 point U: 4 tiles, 1 point V: 2 tiles, 4 points W: 2 tiles, 4 points X: 1 tile, 8 points Y: 2 tiles, 4 points Z: 1 tile, 10 points |
Who won an 'Oscar' for Best Director at the 2001 'Oscars'? | 2001 Academy Awards® Winners and History Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2001) Monsters, Inc. (2001) Actor: DENZEL WASHINGTON in "Training Day," Russell Crowe in "A Beautiful Mind," Sean Penn in "I Am Sam," Will Smith in "Ali," Tom Wilkinson in "In the Bedroom" Actress: HALLE BERRY in "Monster's Ball," Judi Dench in "Iris," Nicole Kidman in "Moulin Rouge!," Sissy Spacek in "In the Bedroom," Renee Zellwegger in "Bridget Jones's Diary" Supporting Actor: JIM BROADBENT in "Iris," Ethan Hawke in "Training Day," Ben Kingsley in "Sexy Beast," Ian McKellen in " The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring ," Jon Voight in "Ali" Supporting Actress: JENNIFER CONNELLY in "A Beautiful Mind," Helen Mirren in "Gosford Park," Maggie Smith in "Gosford Park," Marisa Tomei in "In the Bedroom," Kate Winslet in "Iris" Director: RON HOWARD for "A Beautiful Mind," Ridley Scott for "Black Hawk Down," Robert Altman for "Gosford Park," Peter Jackson for " The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring ," David Lynch for "Mulholland Drive" This year's ceremony, hosted by Whoopi Goldberg (for her fourth time), was notable as being the longest ever - at 4 hours, 23 minutes. It also marked the first year that the Best Animated Feature Film category was offered. This was a year of eclectic Best Picture-nominated films: a sword-and-sorcery Hobbit/elves fantasy adventure, the first in a trilogy, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring a period murder mystery set in a British estate, Gosford Park an audacious musical romance set in a decadent, late 19th century Parisian nightclub/dance-hall/theatre, Moulin Rouge a drama about an afflicted, Nobel Prize-winning mathematical genius, the ultimate winner A Beautiful Mind another intimate drama about the torment of a New England (Maine) family over a son's sudden murder, In the Bedroom This was the tenth consecutive year that Miramax had a Best Picture nominee (this year, it was In the Bedroom) - a record for any studio. For the newly-created category - Best Animated Feature Film, according to the Academy's rules, an 'animated film' had to be at least 70 minutes in length, have a significant amount of major animated characters, and be at least 75% animated. The three nominees this year were Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius Monsters, Inc. PDI/Dreamworks' Shrek (the winner), with its lovable green ogre (Mike Myers) and smart-alec donkey (Eddie Murphy). [Note: This was the first-ever Oscar for an animated feature film.] Three of the five Best Picture-nominated films had specifically fanciful elements: the dazzling musical fantasy of Moulin Rouge the epic fantasy tale The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring the delusionary fantasies of the main character's mind in A Beautiful Mind The Best Picture winner was A Beautiful Mind (with eight nominations and four major wins): Best Director (Ron Howard), Best Supporting Actress (Jennifer Connelly), and Best Adapted Screenplay (Akiva Goldsman). First time nominee and former child actor/director Ron Howard's case study drama and romance was loosely adapted from Sylvia Nasar's prize-winning biography about a courageous Princeton Univ. math genius experiencing a harrowing struggle with mental illness (schizophrenia). To |
"Which artist painted the picture entitled, ""Les Parapluies""" | WebMuseum: Renoir, Pierre-Auguste: Les Parapluies Renoir, Pierre-Auguste Umbrellas , c. 1883; Oil on canvas, 180 x 115 cm; National Gallery, London This picture, as well as being a delight in itself, illustrates a transitional aspect of Renoir's art. It shows a new attention to design as a well-defined scheme of arrangement, the umbrellas forming a linear pattern of a far from Impressionist kind, the linear element also being stressed in the young modiste's bandbox, the little girl's hoop and the umbrella handles. In this care for definite form, apparent also in the figures at the left, one can see a discontent with Impressionism and a search for a firmer basis of style that would date the work to about 1883-4, after his journeyings abroad and the revision he brought into his ideas. It is unlikely that it preceded the Muslim Festival of 1881 and more probably represents a subsequent reaction. The C�zanne -like treatment of the tree at the back also suggests it was painted after Renoir stayed with him at L'Estaque in 1882. The children and the lady with them are more indicative of the style of the 'seventies than the rest of the picture which may well have passed through stages of repainting over a period. The charm of the whole is nevertheless able to overcome the feeling of slight discrepancy that may result from close examination. Durand-Ruel bought the picture from Renoir in 1892 and sold it to Sir Hugh Lane, in whose bequest it came to the Tate Gallery in 1917. It was transferred to the National Gallery in 1935. |
Which city was served by Kai Tak airport? | Hong Kong airport glory days: Breathtaking photos - CNN.com Kai Tak, Hong Kong's former airport, set to reopen as Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Closed in 1998, Kai Tak was one of world's most challenging airports for pilots A Cathay Pacific pilot recalls unique 45-degree turn when landing at Kai Tak Many pilots aborted first landing during bad weather and swung around for another go (CNN) "Goodbye, Kai Tak, and thank you." Fifteen years after Richard Siegel, Hong Kong's then-director of civil aviation, bid farewell and turned off the lights at Hong Kong Kai Tak International Airport , the old airport has been given a new life. With official ceremonies set for this week, it will be rechristened Kai Tak Cruise Terminal . The new facility will accommodate cruise ships and other large vessels. Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas will be the first ship to arrive at the cruise ship berth -- formerly runway 13 -- today at 8 p.m. Before its closure in 1998, Kai Tak (the first recorded flight from the site took place in 1925) was regarded as one of the most difficult airports in the world for pilots to fly into and out of. Read More As it sat in the middle of Kowloon City, with a runway protruding into the sea, landing in Kai Tak was a hair-raising event even for experienced pilots. Cathay Pacific Airways' general manager of operations and pilot Russell Davie has 36 years of flying experience. He remembers Kai Tak fondly. "As a pilot, it was totally unique. It was the only major airport in the world that required a 45-degree turn below 500 feet to line up with the runway, literally flying between the high-rise buildings, passing close to the famous orange and white checkerboard as you made that final turn toward the runway," he said. Daryl Chapman , a teacher and aviation photographer from Britain who has lived in Hong Kong since 1987, spent countless hours photographing the amazing scenes of large aircraft swooping in over the Hong Kong skyline. (See a gallery of his work above.) "Kai Tak was very different to most international airports because it was right in the city," recalled Chapman. "Lion Rock (a prominent hill in Hong Kong) blocks the standard straight-in approach; thus planes had to make that special turn over Kowloon City while landing on runway 13." "This was quite a challenge, especially in strong wind conditions," Davie said. "As Cathay pilots, we had plenty of practice and became very adept at flying the approach. "The approach was quite a challenge for pilots from other airlines, especially in more demanding flying conditions, as they might only come to Kai Tak once a year." |
Who at July 2003 is the 'Shadow' Secretary of State for Health? | Who is Liam Fox? Meet the new Secretary of State for International Trade Who is Liam Fox? Meet the new Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox MP Here we look at who have been given jobs in Theresa May's new Cabinet . Liam Fox MP for Woodspring from 1992 to 2010 which then became North Somerset in 2010. New Job: Secretary of State for International Trade Old Job: Defence secretary (2010 to 2011) Dr Liam Fox Credit: Paul Grover for the Telegraph/Paul Grover for the Telegraph CV Educated at state school in Scotland Dr Fox later studied medicine at Glasgow University. He worked as a GP and a civilian army medical officer before becoming an MP in 1997. Dr Fox was an advisor to Micheal Howard in the early 1990s before becoming a Government whip. He held a number of shadow roles and was party chairman between 2003 to 2005, before becoming shadow secretary of state for defence. When the Conservatives formed a Coalition Government in 2010 he became the defence secretary until 2011, when he stepped down from the role amid controversy about his close friend Adam Werritty, who had allegedly introduced himself as an advisor. Previous political experience |
Under what name did Michael Barratt have four No.1 hits in the 1980's? | Shakin' Stevens on Apple Music To preview a song, mouse over the title and click Play. Open iTunes to buy and download music. Biography One of the linchpins of the British rock & roll revival of the 1970s and '80s, Shakin' Stevens ranks among the most persistent performers ever to emerge, ultimately, as a superstar. Stevens has no less than 30 U.K. Top 40 hits to his name, almost all of them racked up during a five-year span of chart invincibility. Yet his recording career pre-dated his first hit by over a decade, struggling through a period that might have forced any less committed artist to simply abandon all hope. "Shaky" was born Michael Barratt on March 4, 1948 in Ely, Wales. The youngest of 11 children and a keen amateur singer, he was already married and working as a milkman when he formed Shakin' Stevens & the Sunsets, his first professional band, in 1968. The bandmembers themselves had been playing together in one form or another since the late '50s (when they formed as the Backbeats), and knew Stevens as one of their most devoted fans; he would often join them on-stage to perform a guest vocal or two. With a ferocious live following around South Wales, the band signed to Parlophone in 1970 and recorded its debut album, the optimistically titled A Legend, with producer Dave Edmunds. Reports that they also opened for the Rolling Stones in December 1969 appear to be exaggerated, but the band gigged regularly around Germany and Holland, and scored several European hit singles. Still, they seemed doomed to haunt the rock & roll revival circuit, all the more so after Stevens was cast in impresario Jack Good's musical Elvis in 1977 (he appeared as the Army-era King), and the band was forced into hiatus for the duration of the play's six-month run. Worse was to come (for the group), however, as Elvis went on to become one of the year's biggest musicals. Stevens' run was extended to two years, and exploding media attention made it clear that Shaky would not be returning to South Wales anytime soon. Stevens quit the Sunsets in late 1979 and, as a solo performer, was signed briefly to Track Records. However, three singles and the Play Loud LP were lost when the label went bankrupt and, while Stevens quickly bounced back, signing to CBS in 1980. His first attempt at recording an album for the label ended with rejection. A role in Jack Good's reborn Oh Boy TV series kept Stevens at the forefront, however, and the CBS subsidiary Epic picked him up. Three singles flopped, but in February 1980 Stevens finally scored his first U.K. hit when a version of Buck Owens' "Hot Dog" reached number 24. "Marie Marie," a Top 20 hit, arrived that summer, and the following February, Stevens enjoyed his first U.K. chart-topper, "This Ole House." The follow-up, "You Drive Me Crazy," reached number two, before "Green Door" returned him to the top. Thereafter, the hits flew thick and fast; further chart-toppers "Oh Julie" (1982) and "Merry Christmas Everyone" (1985) sandwiched such smashes as "Shirley," "Give Me Your Heart Tonight," "I'll Be Satisfied," "Blue Christmas," "Cry Just a Little Bit," and many more. A 1985 reunion with the Sunsets' first producer, Dave Edmunds, resulted in the Lipstick Powder & Paint LP (Edmunds also handled the Christmas number one), while Stevens' other albums included the Top Three successes This Ole House and Shaky (both 1981) and Give Me Your Heart Tonight (1982). There was even chart action for his early-'70s work with the Sunsets, gathered up on the 1981 compilation Shakin' Stevens. Litigation relating to this material would pursue Stevens through the remainder of the 80s and into the '90s, as his former bandmates battled over unpaid royalties. The hits grew smaller as the '80s progressed; his final U.K. Top Five entry was a revival of "What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For" in 1987; other singles struggled to even approach the peaks Shaky had once dominated, and in 1993, Stevens retired from recording and performing. His final hit, the previous year's "Radio," was recorded with Queen's Roger Ta |
What was the capital of Scotland from the 12th century to 1437? | Perth | Definition, meaning & more | Collins Dictionary Definitions noun 1. a city in central Scotland , in Perth and Kinross on the River Tay : capital of Scotland from the 12th century until the assassination of James I there in 1437. Pop: 44 200 (2009 est) 2. a city in SW Australia , capital of Western Australia, on the Swan River: major industrial centre ; University of Western Australia (1911). Pop: 1 897 548 (2012) Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © Harper Collins Publishers |
In the Hindu religion, who is the goddess of destruction and the wife of Siva? | BBC - Religions - Hinduism: Shiva Religions Article about Shiva, the third god in the Hindu triumvirate. On this page Print this page Who is Shiva? Shiva is the third god in the Hindu triumvirate. The triumvirate consists of three gods who are responsible for the creation, upkeep and destruction of the world. The other two gods are Brahma and Vishnu . Brahma is the creator of the universe while Vishnu is the preserver of it. Shiva's role is to destroy the universe in order to re-create it. Hindus believe his powers of destruction and recreation are used even now to destroy the illusions and imperfections of this world, paving the way for beneficial change. According to Hindu belief, this destruction is not arbitrary, but constructive. Shiva is therefore seen as the source of both good and evil and is regarded as the one who combines many contradictory elements. Shiva is known to have untamed passion, which leads him to extremes in behaviour. Sometimes he is an ascetic, abstaining from all wordly pleasures. At others he is a hedonist. It is Shiva's relationship with his wife, Parvati which brings him balance. Their union allows him to be an ascetic and a lover, but within the bounds of marriage. Hindus who worship Shiva as their primary god are members of the Shaivism sect. What does Shiva look like? Shiva © In his representations as a man, Shiva always has a blue face and throat. Strictly speaking his body is white, but images often show him with a blue body too. Shiva is represented with the following features: A third eye The extra eye represents the wisdom and insight that Shiva has. It is also believed to be the source of his untamed energy. On one occasion, when Shiva was distracted in the midst of worship by the love god, Kama, Shiva opened his third eye in anger. Kama was consumed by the fire that poured forth, and only returned to life when Parvati intervened. A cobra necklace This signifies Shiva's power over the most dangerous creatures in the world. Some traditions also say that the snake represents Shiva's power of destruction and recreation. The snake sheds its skin to make way for new, smooth skin. The vibhuti The vibhuti are three lines drawn horizontally across the forehead in white ash. They represent Shiva's all-pervading nature, his superhuman power and wealth. Also, they cover up his powerful third eye. Members of Shaivism often draw vibhuti lines across their forehead. The trident The three-pronged trident represents the three functions of the Hindu triumvirate. While other gods are depicted in lavish surroundings, Shiva is dressed in simple animal skin and in austere settings, usually in a yogic position. Parvati, whenever she is present, is always at the side of Shiva. Their relationship is one of equality. Even though Shiva is the destroyer, he is usually represented as smiling and tranquil. Other representations Shiva is sometimes represented as half man, half woman. His figure is split half way down the body, one half showing his body and the second half that of Parvati's. Shiva is also represented by Shiva linga. This is a phallic statue, representing the raw power of Shiva and his masculinity. Hindus believe it represents the seed of the universe, demonstrating Shiva's quality of creation. Worshippers of Shiva celebrate Mahashivratri , a festival at which the Shiva linga is bathed in water, milk and honey and worshipped. Who is he linked with? Shiva's consort is Devi, the Mother-goddess. Devi has taken on many forms in the past, including Kali, the goddess of death, and Sati, the goddess of marital felicity. Her best known incarnation is Parvati, Shiva's eternal wife. Hindus believe Shiva and Parvati live in the Kailash mountains in the Himalayas. Lord of the dance Dance is an important art form in India, and Shiva is believed to be the master of it. He is often called the Lord of Dance. The rhythm of dance is a metaphor for the balance in the universe which Shiva is believed to hold so masterfully. His most important dance is the Tandav. This is the cosmic dance of death, which he performs at |
Who was the first woman to be featured on the reverse of a British banknote? | Politicians join fight to keep women on British banknotes - Telegraph Women's Politics Politicians join fight to keep women on British banknotes Exclusive: David Cameron has been called upon by 46 female Labour MPs and peers, including Harriet Harman, the party’s deputy leader, and Yvette Cooper, the shadow home secretary, to back a campaign to keep a woman on British banknotes. Elizabeth Fry is being replaced by Sir Winston Churchill. By Emma Barnett , Women's Editor 7:00AM BST 21 Jun 2013 Comments The outgoing Bank of England governor, Sir Mervyn King announced in April 2013 that Sir Winston Churchill will replace social reformer Elizabeth Fry on the face of the new five pound notes from 2016. The decision means that there will be no women represented for their contributions to the country’s history on the British banknote, apart from Her Majesty the Queen. Now 46 members of Parliament and of the House of Lords have written letters to both the Prime Minister and the Bank of England’s Court of Directors in a bid to reverse the decision. The letter to the Bank calls for the decision to be reviewed and for the Court, which is made up of the Bank of England’s non executive directors, who scrutinise its decisions, to discuss the issue at its next meeting. A copy of the document seen by Telegraph Wonder Women says: “We ask that you seek to review the decision about Elizabeth Fry and ensure that the Bank plays its role in celebrating the contribution of women to our country. We are sharing our letter with the Prime Minister to ask him to join us in raising these concerns and recognising the contribution of women across all spheres of public life. “We would welcome confirmation this correspondence will be discussed at your forthcoming meeting on the July 17 as well as a positive reply to our request.” Related Articles Marriage vows 24 Jun 2013 It is understood that the Court of Directors will indeed discuss the issue at their next meeting, after receiving the letter yesterday afternoon. Stella Creasy, the Labour MP and a shadow home affairs minister, who has led the campaign in Westminster, told The Telegraph that the letter wasn’t intended to deny Sir Winston a much deserved place on a banknote. “No one is having a pop at Sir Winston. He is a highly respected figure. But we are trying to draw attention to the consequences of taking Fry off. It’s about the message that a total absence of women, bar the Queen, from our banknotes sends to our society. We don’t understand the Bank’s decision,” she explained. “We want a commitment to the public representation of women in this country, and we believe the Prime Minister should join us.” Earlier this month the Bank said it would stand by its decision to remove Elizabeth Fry from the current £5 note, after being confronted by Caroline Criado-Perez, a women’s rights campaigner , who has launched an online petition , (with nearly 30,000 signatures at the time of writing) to keep a woman on British banknotes. She has now launched a legal challenge against the Bank of England, accusing them of ignoring the Equality Act. Yesterday the Women's Engineering Society also wrote to the Bank of England , calling for a female engineer to take her place on banknotes. Only one other woman has ever featured on a British banknote and that was Florence Nightingale. The MPs have suggested a number of other prominent women who could take their place on British tender: “There are many wonderful women whose contribution to our national life should be celebrated - for example Mary Seacole, Mary Wollstencraft, Emmeline Pankhurst or Rosalind Franklin.” Other high profile signatories of the letter include: Dame Tessa Jowell, the former shadow Olympics minister and Baroness Jan Royall, the leader of the House of Lords. A spokesman for the Bank of England said: “The Bank did consider the representation of women when selecting the next figure to feature on a banknote. The selection decision was made taking into account objectively selected criteria. Four candidates, three men a woman, were considered wh |
What is Britain's largest native land carnivore? | Badgers at the British Wildlife Centre British Wildlife Centre Species Collection Badger - Meles meles The badger is the largest member of the Mustelid family and Britains largest land carnivore. They are nocturnal, emerging at dusk in summer to spend the night foraging. In winter they are much less active but do not hibernate. They live in social groups of 4 - 12 adults and when not active they lie up in an extensive system of underground tunnels and nesting chambers known as a sett. The female is called the sow, the male the boar. Badgers are now protected by a number of laws. The Protection of Badgers Act 1992 consolidated past legislation, which had made badger baiting and digging illegal and in addition made it an offence to damage, destroy or obstruct their setts. This protection has enabled the UK badger population to dramatically increase to the point where it is said to equal that of the red fox. The issue of the badgers role in the transmission of bovine tuberculosis to cattle is very controversial, there are other factors apart from badgers which need to be studied before a final conclusion can be reached. Origin: |
Which US state is nicknmaed the 'Centennial State'? | Colorado State Nickname | The Centennial State Colorado State Nickname Quarter-coloradoquarterlg.jpg The U.S. Mint's bicentennial commemorative quarter for Colorado features the Rocky mountains, pine trees , and one of the state's nicknames; "Colorful Colorado." Colorado became the 38th state in 1876 . Public domain image on Wikipedia . The U.S. Mint's bicentennial commemorative quarter for Colorado quarter; Colorado became the 38th state in 1876. The Colorado quarter features the Rocky mountains, pine trees, and one of the state's nicknames: Colorful Colorado. Photo by United States Mint/ Wikipedia (Public Domain Image). Nicknames for the State of Colorado Colorado is nicknamed "The Centennial State" because it became the 38th state of the United States in 1876 (one hundred years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence ). All State Nicknames Colorful Colorado Another well- known nickname is "Colorful Colorado" because of the state's magnificent scenery of mountains, rivers and plains. Colorado |
Postage stamps of which country bear the name 'Suomi'? | Finland FINLAND Finland was part of the Russian Empire from 1809 until 1917, when it declared its independence. Finland issued its first stamp in 1856. Many of the early stamps issued look like Russian stamps with only a small difference in design. Some examples of Finland stamps is as follows: K.O.P. or K. O. II. or No Country Name Similar to Russian stamps except for "Dot in Circles" in background. Similar to Russian stamps except for "Dot in Circles" in background. Similar to Russian stamps except for "Dot in Circles" in background. Similar to Russian stamps except for "Dot in Circles" in background. PYB or Pyb Similar to Russian stamps except for "Dot in Circles" in background. Pyb and Similar to Russian stamps except for "Dot in Circles" in background. Similar to Russian stamps except for "Finland currency: Pennia and Markka." PEN or PENNI, or PENNIAS Similar to Russian stamps except for "Finland currency: Pennia and Markka." MARKKA or MARKKAA Similar to Russian stamps except for "Finland currency: Pennia and Markka." MARKKA of MARKKAA Similar to Russian stamps except for "Finland currency: Pennia and Markka." PEN or PENNI or PENNIAS Similar to Russian stamps except for "Finland currency: Pennia and Markka." PEN or PENNI or PENNIAS Similar to Russian stamps except for "Finland currency: Pennia and Markka." PEN or PENNI or PENNIAS KENTTAPOSTIA |
Which is the wold's largest rodent? | Video: Meet Gary, the world's largest pet rodent - Telegraph Weird News Video Meet Gary, the world's largest pet rodent A couple in America have adopted a giant rodent the size of a labrador, and even allow it to sleep in their bed. 4:15PM BST 21 Jun 2013 Melanie Typaldos, 57, shares her home in Texas with her pet Gary - the world's largest rodent. The computer programmer and her husband, Richard Loveman, 54, even let the giant guinea pig - known as a capybara - sleep in their bed. The couple fell in love with the South American mammals during a holiday to Venezuela , and adopted Gary from an owner who could no longer care for him. The capybara has become part of the family and enjoys nothing more than swimming with his owners in the swimming pool, which was built to remind the pet of his natural habitat. Melanie says: "Although some people might find it strange, it’s really no different than having a dog or a cat . Related Content |
Pompey the Great and Marcus Licinius Crassus were two members of the 'First Triumvirate' in 60 BC. Who was the third? | Crassus - 44BC | Armstrong Economics BC member of 1st Triumvirate Marcus Licinius Crassus is best remembered by history as the third member of the First Triumvirate along with Caesar and Pompey . Crassus was indeed a leading figure in the final days of the Roman Republic who played a key role in transforming history. Crassus was known as one of the wealthiest men in Rome. His family had long been involved in politics, and his father served as consul in 97 BC before entering into conflict with Marius in his struggle with Sulla . This conflict resulted in the father’s death in 87 BC . The young Marcus Licinius Crassus had been sent off to Spain to insure his safety. Following his father’s death, Crassus immediately returned to Rome and joined the supporters of Sulla. His loyalty to Sulla was rewarded when large amounts of confiscated property fell under his control when Sulla became the dictator of Rome. He continued his accumulation of wealth and rose in political power as a result. His primary source of wealth came from his estates, from the slave trade and from silver mines. Political strength came from his contacts and popularity that had been carefully developed over the years. Crassus became praetor, earning eventually a proconsular position over several legions. In 72 BC , a slave revolt broke out lead by perhaps the most famous of all slaves in history – Spartacus . Crassus took the field against Spartacus and won a major victory for which Pompey received the credit. Crassus worked quietly against Pompey regarding his rise to power with great caution. Despite this sense of doubt, Crassus served in theconsulship of 70 BC with Pompey. They argued and debated almost every issue resulting in their term together virtually useless with nothing much on their list of accomplishments. Crassus did finance a huge festival with 10,000 tables for the citizens during his office, but not much else was worth recording. In 63 BC it was the Catiline affair which gripped all of Rome in a scandal. Many officials of note fell. Crassus had himself served with Catiline in the censorship and even he too came under suspicion for a time. But Crassus was saved from political disaster by Julius Caesar. It was Caesar who desired to build an alliance against the corruption that had consumed the Senate. With Crassus and Pompey bitterly opposed to one another, Caesar sought a political partnership between the three notable men. In 60 BC , Crassus agreed to join what would become known as the First Triumvirate with Pompey and Caesar. Each shared all the full benefits of the state. Crassus found his situation basically unchanged. Pompey, who always lacked true intellect, was gradually being influenced by the senate while Caesar was conquering Gaul. In 56 BC , a meeting was held at Luca where their partnership was to be discussed. Crassus, it was decided, would share a consulship again with Pompey, and Caesar would remain in Gaul to finish his conquest. For Crassus, he was still the rich boy who lacked glory compared to Pompey and Caesar. Crassus attempted to establish himself militarily and demanded the territory of Syria. Even though he was 60 years old and deaf in one ear, Crassus put together an army and prepared for the invasion of Parthia. Despite two years of meticulous planning, Crassus’ attempt at military glory proved to be one of the worst disasters ever inflicted upon the Roman army. In 53 BC , in the middle of the desert of Mesopotamia, near a town called Carrhae, Crassus allowed his troops to be surrounded by the Parthians. The Parthians showered the Roman army with arrows. In the blistering sun, Crassus’ army disappeared. Plutarch reported that a Parthian named Pomaxarthres killed Crassus himself while Dio wrote that Crassus died at the hands of one of his men in order to avoid capture. Nonetheless, the head and right hand of Crassus were sent to King Orodes of Parthia. Reportedly, Orodes poured molten gold into Crassus’ mouth, saying: “Satisfy yourself with the metal for which in life you were so greedy.” Monetary S |
What is the southern hemisphere's equivalent of the Aurora Borealis? | Australia's southern skies light-up with Southern Lights or Aurora Australis | Daily Mail Online Next Forget the Northern Lights... here's the Southern Spectacular: Australia's skies are lit up with the fantastic colours of the Aurora Australis The Aurora Australis or 'Southern Lights' is best seen in parts of Tasmania on a clear and cold night's sky It is the Southern Hemisphere's version of the Aurora Borealis or 'Northern Lights' best seen in North America The phenomenon occurs when electrons emanating from the sun and gases in the upper atmosphere collide The result is this illuminating spectrum of green, purple, yellow and red lights streaking across the sky |
The name of which James Thurber character has passed into language as a daydreaming fantasist? | Movie review: 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' | News | Almanac Online | Uploaded: Sat, Dec 28, 2013, 2:53 pm Movie review: 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' (One-and-a-half stars) by Peter Canavese / Palo Alto Weekly Ben Stiller in "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty." / free articles read. Subscribe for unlimited access Read FAQ "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," reborn as a flashy but soppy new adventure directed by and starring Ben Stiller, works out to be sentimental claptrap about (to paraphrase one of its characters) "courage and going into the unknown." James Thurber's 1939 short story is near-unrecognizable here, in a Hollywood vehicle that retains no more than the title and the conceit of a daydreaming fantasist (Danny Kaye starred in an only slightly more faithful 1947 extrapolation). Stiller's Mitty works as a "negative asset manager" for Life Magazine, just before its cease of print publication. The use of "Life" and its credo "To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, to draw closer, to find each other and to feel. That this is the purpose of 'Life'" is an admittedly clever bit of punnery, which allows sight gags like "The End of 'Life'" and "'Life' Online," the magazine's digital future. This Mitty isn't married, but a single sad sack pining for co-worker Cheryl Melhoff (Kristen Wiig, forced, unfortunately, to play a blank-slate single mom). Mitty has a wacky actress sister (Kathryn Hahn) and a pleasantly doting mother (Shirley MacLaine, here for prestige and basic plot function only). As Life readies for its last issue, Mitty's responsible for its Holy Grail final cover snap, sent in by star photojournalist Sean O'Connell (Sean Penn). Only trouble is: Mitty can't seem to find the negative in question. Having just turned the corner of 42, and being almost accidentally egged on by Cheryl and the absent but inspirational adventurer O'Connell, Mitty begins a globe-trotting quest to find his hero and the photo in question. Once and only once, "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" achieves some romantic uplift when Mitty dreams of Cheryl and literally takes flight, but most of the time, the picture strains to make any kind of sense, much less entertain. There's a broad message to seize the day, but the story's raison d'etre, the fantasies, are unfunny and almost entirely silly, lacking even Thurber's cracked internal logic, and none of the characters cut believable figures, not even Mitty, who's in every scene. Instead of being a man who's never lived and never will, except in his dreams, he's now a guy who was once a mohawked skateboarder and reconnects with his inner daredevil. Stiller layers on artpop and wacky supertitles, but the insistent product placement reveals this one for what it is: an expensive commercial for time, life and some of the many corporations that have passed through that landmark building Time & Life. Rated PG for some crude comments, language and action violence. One hour, 54 minutes. This story contains 444 words. If you are a paid subscriber, check to make sure you have logged in . Otherwise our system cannot recognize you as having full free access to our site. If you are a paid print subscriber and haven't yet set up an online account, click here to get your online account activated. |
In which war was the Battle of Poitiers, fought? | Battle of Poitiers Battle of Poitiers The Black Prince’s great victory over the French King John. King John of France surrendering himself to the English at the Battle of Poitiers on 19th September 1356 in the Hundred Years War The previous battle of the Hundred Years War is the Battle of Creçy The next battle of the Hundred Years War is the Battle of Agincourt Date of the Battle of Poitiers: 19th September 1356. Place of the Battle of Poitiers: Western France. Combatants at the Battle of Poitiers: An army of English and Gascons against the French and their allies. Edward, the Black Prince, commander of the English army at the Battle of Poitiers on 19th September 1356 in the Hundred Years Commanders at the Battle of Poitiers: The Black Prince against King John I of France. Size of the armies at the Battle of Poitiers: The Black Prince’s army numbered some 7,000 knights, men-at-arms and archers. Numbers in the French army are uncertain but were probably around 35,000, although Froissart gives the size of the French army as 60,000. The French army comprised a contingent of Scots commanded by Sir William Douglas. Uniforms, arms and equipment in the Battle of Poitiers: Depending upon wealth and rank a mounted knight of the period wore jointed steel plate armour incorporating back and breast plates, a visored bascinet helmet and steel plated gauntlets with spikes on the back, the legs and feet protected by steel greaves and boots, called jambs. Weapons carried were a lance, shield, sword and dagger. Over the armour a knight wore a jupon or surcoat emblazoned with his arms and an ornate girdle. The weapon of the English and Welsh archers was a six foot yew bow discharging a feathered arrow of a cloth metre. The rate of fire was up to an arrow every 5 seconds. For close quarter fighting the archers used hammers or daggers. Winner of the Battle of Poitiers: The English and Gascons decisively won the battle. Battle of Poitiers on 19th September 1356 in the Hundred Years: map by John Fawkes Account of the Battle of Poitiers: Edward III, King of England, began the Hundred Years War, claiming the throne of France on the death of King Philip IV in 1337. The war finally ended in the middle of the 15th Century with the eviction of the English from France, other than Calais, and the formal abandonment by the English monarchs of their claims to French territory. The war began well for Edward III with the decisive English victories at Sluys in 1340 and Creçy in 1346 and the capture of Calais in 1347. In the late 1340s the plague epidemic, called the Black Death, decimated the populations of France and England, bringing military operations to a halt; one of the plague’s victims being the French king Philip VI. In 1355 King Edward III again planned for an invasion of France. His son, Edward the Black Prince, now an experienced soldier 26 years of age, landed at Bordeaux in Western France and led his army on a march through Southern France to Carcassonne. Unable to take the walled city, the Black Prince returned to Bordeaux. In early 1356 the Duke of Lancaster landed with a second force in Normandy and began to advance south. Edward III was engaged in fighting in Scotland. The Battle of Poitiers on 19th September 1356 in the Hundred Years: click here to buy this picture The new king of France, John I, led an army against Lancaster forcing him to withdraw towards the coast. King John then turned to attack the Black Prince, who was advancing north east towards the Loire pillaging the countryside as he went. In early September 1356 King John reached the Loire with his large army, just as the Black Prince turned back towards Bordeaux. The French army marched hard and overtook the unsuspecting English force at Poitiers on Sunday 18th September 1356. Cardinal Talleyrand leaves the English camp the night before the Battle of Poitiers on 19th September 1356 in the Hundred Years The local prelate, Cardinal Talleyrand de Périgord, attempted to broker terms of settlement between the two armies; but the Black Prince’s offer of handing over all the booty |
The Parthenon in Athens stands on which hill? | The Parthenon of Athens Greece - Fast Fun Facts By deTraci Regula What is the Parthenon in Athens? The Parthenon is the remains of a temple to the Greek goddess Athena , the patron goddess of the ancient City of Athens . Pictures of the Acropolis and Parthenon Where is the Parthenon? The Parthenon is a temple located on the Acropolis, a hill overlooking the city of Athens, Greece. The exact coordinates are 37°58 17.45 N / 23°43 34.29 E What kind of Greek temple is the Parthenon? The Parthenon in Athens is considered to be the finest example of Doric-style construction. What is Doric style? Doric is a simple, unadorned style characterized by plainer columns. Find out "How to tell Greek Columns Apart" here . Who built the Parthenon in Athens? The Parthenon was designed by Phidias, a famous sculptor, at the behest of Pericles, a Greek politician credited with the founding of the city of Athens and with stimulating the so-called "Golden Age of Greece". The Greek architects Ictinos and Callicrates supervised the practical work of the construction. continue reading below our video Tips for Taking Better Travel Photos Alternate spellings for these names include Iktinos, Kallikrates, and Pheidias - there is no official transliteration of Greek into English, resulting in many alternate spellings. What was in the Parthenon? Many treasures would have been displayed in the building, but the glory of the Parthenon was the gigantic statue of Athena designed by Phidias and made out of chryselephantine (elephant ivory) and gold. When was the Parthenon built? Work on the building began in 447 BCE and continued over a period of about nine years until 438 BCE; some of the decorations were completed later. It was built over the site of an earlier temple which is sometimes called the Pre-Parthenon. There were probably even earlier Mycenean remains on the Acropolis as some pottery fragments have been found there. How big is the Parthenon? Experts differ on this because of variations in the way it is measured, and due to damage to the structure. One common measurement is 111 feet by 228 feet, or 30.9 meters by 69.5 meters. What does Parthenon mean? Why is it called the Parthenon? The temple was sacred to two aspects of the Greek goddess Athena, Athena Polios ("of the city") and Athena Parthenos ("young maiden"). The "on" ending means "place of", so "Parthenon" means "Place of the Parthenos". Why is the Parthenon in ruins? The Parthenon survived the ravages of time pretty well, serving as a church and then a mosque, until finally it was used as a munitions depot during the Turkish Occupation of Greece. In 1687, during a battle with the Venetians, an explosion tore through the building and caused much of the damage seen today. There was also a damaging fire in ancient times. What is the "Elgin Marbles" or "Parthenon Marbles" controversy? Lord Elgin, an Englishman, claimed he received permission from the local Turkish authorities to remove whatever he wanted from the ruins of the Parthenon. But based on surviving documents, he apparently interpreted even that "permission" quite liberally - it may not have included shipping out marbles to England. The Greek government has been demanding the return of the Parthenon Marbles and an entire vacant floor awaits them at the New Acropolis Museum . At present, they are displayed at the British Museum in London, England. What is the Acropolis? The Acropolis is the hill in Athens on which the Parthenon stands. "Acro" means "high" and "polis" means "city" - so it is literally the "high city". Many other places in Greece have "an" acropolis, such as Corinth in the Peloponnese, but "The Acropolis" usually refers to the site of the Parthenon in Athens. In addition to the obvious classical monuments, there are much more ancient remains from the Mycenean period and even earlier. You can also see from a distance the sacred caves which once were used for rites to Dionysos and other Greek deities, though they are not generally open to the public. The New Acropolis Museum is located beside the rock of the Acropolis, a |
What name appears on the postage stamps of Switzerland? | Swiss Stamps - What does Helvetia mean? Swiss Stamps What does Helvetia mean? Everyone has seen Swiss stamps with the legend HELVETIA on them. The same is true for Swiss coins. Most people know that this name represents Switzerland. Switzerland is a multi-lingual, multi-cultural confederation, with beginnings dating back to the year 1291. The languages spoken by the Swiss people are German, French, Italian, and to some extent, Romanish. The name of the country in these languages is "Schweiz" (German), "Suisse" (French), "Svizzera" (Italian), and "Svizra" (Romanish). Hey, wait! Where is "Switzerland"? "Switzerland" is a 16th Century Anglicized version of the German word "Schweiz" ... a person from Schweiz would thus be called a "Schweizer", and the land that they come from would be called similarly "Schweizerland". Well ... that makes sense! By the same analogy, I would imagine that the English word "Swiss", used to describe anyone or anything from Switzerland, is derived from the French word "Suisse". OK, we know all the modern names for Switzerland. But what of Swiss stamps and coins? What then is "Helvetia"? Helvetia is actually the REAL LATIN language name of the country, given to it in ancient times. In the map of ancient Gaul, shown above, one of the most important tribes inhabiting the western part of present day Switzerland was known as the "Helvetii". The location can be seen at the middle-right side of the map. In 58 BC, during the Second Gallic War, the armies of Julius Caesar defeated the Helvetii at the battle of Bibracte. Years later, in 44 BC, Julius Caesar built the first Roman settlement on the Rhine at Augusta Raurica. Today, it is one of the most important archeological sites in Switzerland. The Helvetii were subsequently integrated into the Roman Empire. In the early middle ages, the area of present day Switzerland was subsequently settled by the Alemanni, the Burgundians, and then the Franks. After 1000, the area was under the control of the Holy Roman Empire and then under control of the Habsburgs. During the Napoleanic Wars, the area was named the "Helvetic Republic". In 1848, when the cantons of the former Helvetic Republic joined together to become a single country, the new country was named the "Confederatio Helvetica". Ever wonder what the ISO symbol for Switzerland, "CH", stands for? It stands for "Confederatio Helvetica", or the "Helvetican Confederation". But what of the female figure on some Swiss coins and early Swiss stamps that we see? This Helvetia is the female personification of Switzerland. The allegory is typically pictured in a flowing gown, with a spear and a shield with the Swiss arms. She is commonly depicted with braided hair, adorned with a wreath, which is the symbol of confederation. The Swiss Confederation continues to use the name in its Latin form, where it is inappropriate or difficult to use all of its four official languages on public documents. Thus, the name appears on Swiss stamps and on Swiss coinage, to this day. eBay Auction and Store Links Switzerland The following links feature category-focused affiliated seller listings on various eBay sites worldwide. They may enable visitors to shop for and to buy specific items for the particular collecting subject they've just read about. The affiliated eBay seller auction lots provided by eBay, Inc. are not the responsibility of the management of this website. On high priced material, make sure the lots you are buying are properly authenticated. Remember that the lots on most of the European eBay sites are priced in EUROS. The lots on the Switzerland eBay site are priced in SWISS FRANCS. The Swiss Franc is roughly equivalent to the US Dollar. Shipping charges may be more, and the lots may take longer to arrive. Also, make sure the foreign seller ships to your country, before bidding on or buying his lot. |
Which actress took the lead role in the films 'Kitty Foyle' (1940), 'Roxie Hart' (1942), and 'Magnificent Doll' (1946)? | Ginger Rogers - IMDb IMDb Actress | Soundtrack Ginger Rogers was born Virginia Katherine McMath in Independence, Missouri on July 16, 1911. Her mother, known as Lelee, went to Independence to have Ginger away from her husband. She had a baby earlier in their marriage and he allowed the doctor to use forceps and the baby died. She was kidnapped by her father several times until her mother took ... See full bio » Born: a list of 45 people created 02 Nov 2010 a list of 48 images created 20 Apr 2011 a list of 40 people created 13 Mar 2013 a list of 30 people created 15 Jun 2014 a list of 40 people created 28 Jul 2014 Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Ginger Rogers's work have you seen? User Polls Won 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 1 nomination. See more awards » Known For - Hail and Farewell (1987) ... Natalie Trent 1984 Glitter (TV Series) 1979 The Love Boat (TV Series) Stella Logan 1963 Vacation Playhouse (TV Series) Elizabeth Harcourt / Margaret Harcourt 1960 Zane Grey Theater (TV Series) Angie Cartwright 1959 Musical Playhouse (TV Series) Lisa Marvin 1954 Producers' Showcase (TV Series) (segment 'Red Peppers) (segment Still Life) (segment Shadow Play') - Tonight at 8:30 (1954) ... (segment 'Red Peppers) (segment Still Life) (segment Shadow Play') 2016 Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (TV Mini-Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Spring (2016) ... (performer: "Pick Yourself Up" - uncredited) 2007 Secret Diary of a Call Girl (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Episode #1.7 (2007) ... (performer: "Cheek to Cheek") 1999 American Masters (TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode) - Yours for a Song: The Women of Tin Pan Alley (1999) ... (performer: "A Fine Romance" - uncredited) 1994 That's Entertainment! III (Documentary) (performer: "Swing Trot" (1948) - uncredited) 1991 Here's Looking at You, Warner Bros. (TV Movie documentary) (performer: "The Gold Diggers' Song (We're in the Money)" - uncredited) 1991 Great Performances (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - The Fred Astaire Songbook (1991) ... (performer: "They Can't Take That Away from Me", "Isn't It a Lovely Day", "(This Is) A Fine Romance", "Lovely to Look At", "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off", "Cheek to Cheek", "Let's Face the Music and Dance") 1990 The Wonder Years (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - The Cost of Living (1990) ... (performer: "The Gold Diggers' Song (We're in the Money)" - uncredited) 1988 Rain Man (performer: "Bouncin' the Blues" (1948) - uncredited) 1985 That's Dancing! (Documentary) (performer: "Night and Day", "Pick Yourself Up") 1983 The 37th Annual Tony Awards (TV Special) (performer: "Somebody Loves Me", "Off Thee I Sing", "Mine", "Embraceable You", "But Not for Me") 1981 Pennies from Heaven (performer: "Let's Face the Music and Dance" (1936)) 1975 Brother Can You Spare a Dime (Documentary) (performer: "The Gold Diggers' Song (We're in the Money)" (1933)) 1974 That's Entertainment! (performer: "They Can't Take That Away from Me" (1937) - uncredited) 1971 The Dean Martin Show (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Episode #7.14 (1971) ... (performer: "Too Marvelous for Words", "That's How Young I Feel", "Ain't She Sweet", "Yes Sir! That's My Baby", "Brazil", "Change Partners", "Sing, Sing, Sing", "Dancing", "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered" - uncredited) 1967 Bonnie and Clyde (performer: "The Gold Diggers' Song (We're in the Money)" - uncredited) 1965 Cinderella (TV Special) (performer: "Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful?" (reprise)) 1963 Hollywood and the Stars (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - The Fabulous Musicals (1963) ... (performer: "The Gold Diggers' Song (We're in the Money)", "Carioca" - uncredited) 1961 The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - The Dinah Shore Show (1961) ... (performer: "I Could Have Danced All Night", "Some of These Days", "The Story of Alice", "Ain't We Got Fun" - uncredited) 1960 The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Episode dated 16 May 1960 (1960) ... (performer: "Life Is |
Which British singer was the first white woman to be signed to the 'Tamla Motown' music label? | Teena Marie: Singer and songwriter who became Motown’s most successful white female artist | The Independent Tuesday 28 December 2010 00:00 BST Click to follow The Independent Online Teena Marie wasn't the first white female singer signed to Berry Gordy Jr's legendary Motown label – the Californian Chris Clark and British vocalist Kiki Dee preceded her in the 1960s – but she certainly had the most impact, blazing a trail for many of the crossover R&B to pop artists who followed. Issued between 1979 and 1981, her four Motown albums were full of soulful, slinky, sensual, self-penned ballads – "Irons In The Fire", "Portuguese Love" – which helped define the quiet storm format on late night R&B radio in the US, while her uptempo, funkier compositions – "Behind The Groove" and "I Need Your Lovin'", her two 1980 British hits – dominated daytime playlists and the dancefloor. She was mentored by the flamboyant Rick James, who produced and wrote most of her Wild And Peaceful debut album – including the gorgeous "Déjà Vu (I've Been Here Before)" and the direct "I'm A Sucker For Your Love", her first UK chart entry, credited to her and James – and had a long, fiery relationship with her. The frisson between them was still tangible whenever they performed the torrid duet "Fire And Desire". She became a gifted songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and performer in her own right. Her desire to control her career led to conflicts with Gordy, who refused to release her from her contract, yet wouldn't sanction any more records by her either. This resulted in a legal case and an historic ruling that granted her freedom in 1982 and became known as the "Brockert Initiative" after her real name. "It wasn't something I set out to do," she said in 2004. "I just wanted to get away from Motown and have a good life. But it helped a lot of people, like Luther Vandross and the Mary Jane Girls and a lot of different artists, to be able to get out of their contracts." After signing to Epic she scored a Top 5 hit in the US with the Prince-like "Lovergirl" in 1985, and topped the R&B charts in 1988 with the sublime "Ooo La La La", later referenced by The Fugees on "Fu-Gee-La". She left the label two years later and concentrated on bringing up her daughter Alia Rose, who is now a singer using the name Rose Le Beau and guested on the two albums her mother made for Cash Money Records in the noughties. In 2009, Marie issued Congo Square on the revived Stax label, and made a triumphant appearance at the Indigo 2 in London last January, her first UK visit in 18 years. Born Mary Christine Brockert in 1956, she told the Blues And Soul.com website that she had Portuguese, Irish, Italian and Native American ancestry. She was billed Tina Marie Brockert when she appeared on an episode of The Beverly Hillbillies in 1964, and later took up the name Teena Marie. She was raised in Venice, California, two blocks away from a black neighbourhood. "I had a lot of black friends and I learned a lot about blacks and black music," she said. "All the kids used to call me Off White because I acted sort of black and I was comfortable with the black kids." Her best friend Mickey, a black girl, accompanied her when she appeared on Soul Train. "I can remember being chased home a couple of times and being called nigger lover. I was only 13 or 14, and to a young mind, that's heartbreaking. I can remember going in my house and sitting in my room and crying." In her early teens she formed her own soul-flavoured band. "I used to listen to all the early Tamla things like Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye," she recalled. "I was introduced to Hal Davis, who got me an audition with Berry Gordy. Berry wanted me for a movie he was planning. The project got shelved but he wanted me on the label." Between 1976 and 1978 she worked with various producers at Motown's LA base but grew frustrated when no recording met Gordy's approval. She was even reticent when a tie-up with James was suggested. "Why should Rick be able to work with me after everyone else had failed?" Yet James enthused about her |
Which city was the capital of India, until being replaced by Delhi in 1912? | TRAM VIEWS OF ASIA BOMBAY, situated on a narrow peninsula, is a major port and the ocean gateway to western India. It is also a financial, industrial and commercial center. Bombay was acquired by the Portuguese in 1534, ceded to the British in 1661, and became the headquarters of the British East India Company in 1672. It became the country's largest distributing center after the opening of India's first railroad in 1853 and the Suez Canal in 1869. A horse tramway opened on May 9, 1874, and an electric tram system, using single-deck cars, on May 7, 1907. Double-deck trams appeared in September 1920 and by 1935 there were 433 trams running on 47 km of track. A brochure published by the tramway company shows a typical car. The system closed on March 31, 1964. CALCUTTA, the capital of West Bengal, is located in northeast India on the Hooghly River and is one of the world's busiest ports. The city was the capital of British India from 1773 until 1912 and was renowned as the "wickedest city in the world." The British established a trading center in 1690 and, when the city was captured by the Nawab of Bengal in 1756, British forces were imprisoned in the infamous Black Hole. A horse tram system opened in January 1881, after a premature experiment in 1873, and a steam tramway line in 1882. Electric trams began running on March 27, 1902 and by 1921 there were 56 km of track and 512 cars in service. The postcard shows a street scene in the business district. The tram system is still operating today. CAWNPORE is located in northern India on the right bank of the Ganges and is an important rail junction and industrial center. It was garrisoned by British troops in 1778 and was the site of a Sepoy Mutiny massacre by Nana Sahib in July 1857. The tram system opened in June 1907 and closed on May 16, 1933. There were 4 miles of track and 20 single-deck open trams. The single line connected the railway station with Sirsaya Ghat on the banks of the Ganges. Photographs of Cawnpore trams are very rare. DELHI, on the west bank of the Yamuna River in northern India, consists of Old and New Delhi. Old Delhi is an important manufacturing, rail and trade center built around the Red Fort, site of the famous Peacock Throne. South of the city walls is New Delhi, a planned city with wide boulevards and imposing government buildings, capital of India since 1912. Delhi has controlled northern India since the 13th Century. The British took the city in 1803 from the Mogul emperors and Coronation Durbars were held in 1903 and 1911. The tram system opened on March 6, 1908 and by 1921 there were 15 km of track and 24 cars. The system closed ca. 1963. This rare postcard shows a typical open car. |
Which film won four 'Oscar's' at 2001 ceremony, including Best Art Direction, Best Original Score and Best Cinematography? | CNN.com - Entertainment - 'Gladiator,' Crowe, Roberts win top Oscars - March 26, 2001 set your edition 'Gladiator,' Crowe, Roberts win top Oscars "I love the world!": Julia Roberts won her first Oscar -- best actress for "Erin Brockovich" -- and was joyously ecstatic on the podium By Jamie Allen CNN (CNN) -- "Gladiator," the digitally enhanced Roman epic blockbuster, stood victorious at the 73rd Academy Awards, taking home a leading five Oscars, including best picture and a best actor statuette for Russell Crowe. WINNERS What was the night's biggest surprise? 'Crouching Tiger' not winning best picture Steven Soderbergh winning best director Marcia Gay Harden winning best supporting actress The show ending before midnight EST (QuickTime, Real or Windows Media) Russell Crowe 'stunned' to win best actor 1.7 MB/20 sec. Julia Roberts comments after winning the best actress award 161 K/15 sec. Marcia Gay Harden of 'Pollock' on her Oscar 285 K/27 sec. Benicio Del Toro: 'I've been lucky' 139 K/12 sec. 73rd Annual Oscars Julia Roberts, the bankable star with the flashbulb smile, won her first Academy Award for her role in the legal feel-good film "Erin Brockovich," while "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" took home four Oscars, including best foreign language film. "Traffic" also netted four Oscars, including best director for Steven Soderbergh. But as the credits rolled on the ABC telecast, it was "Gladiator," the film that combined swordplay and stunning visual effects to create the story of a wronged Roman general bent on revenge, that had the most reasons to celebrate. Douglas Wick, a producer with "Gladiator," thanked the film's director, Ridley Scott, for making it happen. "Ridley, you invaded three continents with your tireless perfectionism, and brought new meaning to the phrase, 'mad dogs and Englishmen in the noonday sun,'" said Wick. Crowe, holding his first best actor Oscar, also thanked Scott. "I owe this to one bloke, and his name is Ridley Scott," Crowe said. "To anyone who grew up in the suburbs anywhere, a dream like this seems vaguely ludicrous. But this moment is directly connected to those childhood imaginings." The award's presentation ended a remarkable year for Crowe, who made as many headlines for his on-screen performances as he did for his off-screen romance with married actress Meg Ryan. He was also the apparent subject of a kidnapping plot that never panned out. 'I love the world!' Meantime, Roberts, who played the trashy-but-determined mom and legal aid in "Erin Brockovich," took four minutes to give her acceptance speech, during which she thanked "everyone I've ever met in my life." "Thank you, thank you ever so much. I'm so happy," she said at one point. "I love the world! I'm so happy! Thank you!" In one of the night's biggest upsets, Soderbergh won best director for "Traffic," the drug drama that highlights perceived failures in the United States' war on drugs. Many observers had picked Ang Lee , director of the high-flying "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," to win that honor, as he did at the Directors Guild Awards and the Golden Globes. But Soderbergh gracefully took the golden statuette. "I want to thank anyone who spends part of their day creating -- a book, a film, a painting, a piece of dance, a piece of music -- anybody who spends part of their day sharing their experience with us," said Soderbergh. "I think this world would be unlivable without art." Supporting Oscars ABC telecast the Oscars live from the Shrine in Los Angeles, California. Steve Martin hosted the event, which ended just a few moments before midnight EST � a short event, by Oscar standards. The ceremony got off to a quick start, with Benicio Del Toro and Marcia Gay Harden taking home their first Oscars early in the evening. Harden, who won best supporting actress for her role as the supportive wife of abstract-expressionist painter Jackson Pollock in the movie "Pollock," thanked the academy, then turned to thank her mother and father. "Dad, who's here tonight, thank you for teaching me how to soldier through tough situat |
Which eponymous heroine of an American novel is a byword for incurable optimism? | Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter and Anne Fine - Read Online About Reviews From the Publisher “... there is something about everything that you can be glad about, if you keep hunting long enough to find it.” When Pollyanna Whittier's father dies she is sent to live with her Aunt Polly in Beldingsville in Vermont. A clash of personalities ensues as Pollyanna's sunny disposition sits ill with her aunt's need for quiet, her passion for shutting windows and her obsession with quietly shut doors. The key to Pollyanna's happiness is The Glad Game. No matter how dark the situation it is always possible to find something to be glad about. A bread and milk supper in the kitchen is greeted with rapture; a puritan attic bedroom with sparse furnishing is seen as valued for its rapturous views – better than any decoration could ever be. As Pollyanna becomes acquainted with other inhabitants of the town, her infectious personality continues to spread: one by one, the cantankerous residents fall victim to her charms: Mrs Snow and Mr Pendleton being the hardest cases to crack. However, the arrival of a motor car in town heralds a tragic change in Pollyanna's life which not even Pollyanna looks likely to be able to overcome. A timeless classic that has spawned many spin-off novels, films and television serials and truly entered the folklore and consciousness – 'Pollyanna' is now a byword for, sometimes naïve, optimists. With this new edition Hesperus hopes to bring the tale to a new generation. |
Which actor took the lead roles in the films, 'Blade Runner', 'The Hitcher', and 'Flesh And Blood'? | Biografía de Rutger Hauer Página oficial: http://www.rutgerhauer.org/ Biografía Rutger Oelsen Hauer is a Dutch film actor. He is well known for his roles in Flesh + Blood, Blind Fury, Blade Runner, The Hitcher, Nighthawks, Sin City, Ladyhawke, The Blood of Heroes and Batman Begins. Hauer was born in Breukelen, Netherlands, to drama teachers Arend and Teunke, and grew up in Amsterdam. Si... Mostrar más Rutger Oelsen Hauer is a Dutch film actor. He is well known for his roles in Flesh + Blood, Blind Fury, Blade Runner, The Hitcher, Nighthawks, Sin City, Ladyhawke, The Blood of Heroes and Batman Begins. Hauer was born in Breukelen, Netherlands, to drama teachers Arend and Teunke, and grew up in Amsterdam. Since his parents were very occupied with their careers, he and his three sisters (one older, two younger) were raised mostly by nannies. At the age of 15, Hauer ran off to sea and spent a year scrubbing decks aboard a freighter. Returning home, he worked as an electrician and a carpenter for three years while attending acting classes at night school. He went on to join an experimental troupe, with which he remained for five years before he was cast in the lead role in the very successful 1969 television series Floris, a Dutch Ivanhoe-like medieval action drama. The role made him famous in his native country. Hauer's career changed course when director Paul Verhoeven cast him as the lead in Turkish Delight (1973) (based on the Jan Wolkers book of the same name). The movie found box-office favour abroad as well as at home, and within two years, its star was invited to make his English-language debut in the British film The Wilby Conspiracy (1975). Set in South Africa and starring Michael Caine and Sidney Poitier, the film was an action melodrama with a focus on apartheid. Hauer's supporting role, however, was barely noticed in Hollywood, and he returned to Dutch films for several years. Hauer made his American debut in the Sylvester Stallone vehicle Nighthawks (1981), cast as a psychopathic and cold-blooded terrorist named "Wolfgar" (after a character in the Old English poem Beowulf). The following year, he appeared in arguably his most famous and acclaimed role as the eccentric, violent, yet sympathetic replicant Roy Batty in Ridley Scott's 1982 sci-fi thriller, Blade Runner. Hauer is a dedicated environmentalist. He fought for the release of Greenpeace's co-founder, Paul Watson, who was convicted in 1994 for sinking a Norwegian whaling vessel. Hauer has also established an AIDS awareness foundation called the Rutger Hauer Starfish Foundation. He married his second wife, Ineke, in 1985 (they had been together since 1968); and he has one child, actress Aysha Hauer, who was born in 1966 and who made him a grandfather in 1988. In April 2007, he published his autobiography All Those Moments: Stories of Heroes, Villains, Replicants, and Blade Runners (co-written with Patrick Quinlan) where he discusses many of his movie roles. Proceeds of the book go to Hauer's Starfish Foundation. Mostrar menos |
Which US state is nicknamed 'Old Dominion'? | Old Dominion State Nickname | State Symbols USA The U.S. Mint's bicentennial commemorative quarter for Virginia features the ships Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery (the official state fleet) and the caption: Jamestown, 1607-2007, Quadricentennial. Virginia became the 10th state in 1788 (public domain image on Wikipedia ). Old Dominion Virginia's state nickname is Old Dominion. The nickname was earned by the loyalty of Virginia to the Royalist cause during the English Civil War and afterward, during the English Commonwealth. The moniker was given by King Charles II in recognition of Virginia's loyalty to the Crown, after the Restoration. Another nickname for Virginia is the "Mother of Presidents" because it is the birthplace of 8 U.S. presidents. The Commonwealth of Virginia Virginia shares the designation "Commonwealth" with Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Massachusetts. The word is of English derivation and refers to the common "weal" (well-being) of the public. Virginia |
What type of foodstuff are 'Shropshire Blue' and 'Limburger'? | Shropshire Blue | Murray's Cheese Shropshire Blue Close The Murray's Cut Process Every day, the expert cheese cutters at Murray’s Cheese select the perfect wheels from our caves and cut your cheese to order. Each order is cut inside of our state-of-the-art clean room. Cutting cheese at Murray’s is an art, not a science, so while your piece may be slightly over or slightly under what you ordered, you can rest assured that it was cut just for you. Wrap Process Your cheese is wrapped in our specially-produced cheese paper. The paper is lined with a breathable layer to allow the cheese to continue maturing while en route to your door. The breathable paper prevents the cheese from being suffocated, but also prevents it from drying out. State of the Art Packaging Every order is packed in a thermal lined box with reusable food-friendly gel packs. The goal is for the cheese to arrive to you cool to cold. Remember, cheese cannot be frozen. Shipping Fresh to Your Doorstep Depending on the contents of your order and the destination of your shipment, you'll be offered One Day, Two Day or Ground shipping at checkout. Since some of our cheeses can only be in transit for 1 Day, One Day shipping may be your only option. If you're ordering harder cheeses or grocery items, you may be offered 2 Day or Ground. Finally, if you're ordering very heavy items like pickles or large cheese boards, Ground may be the ONLY option offered to you. You can always call us (1-888-692-4339) with special shipping questions or concerns. The Periship Guarantee Murray’s Cheese is partnered with PeriShip, a value added logistics provider, exclusive to FedEx, and industry leader in the management of perishable shipments. Once your order leaves Murray’s, PeriShip will monitor it and keep you informed of any changes or issues. PeriShip utilizes a wide array of resolution capabilities, to manage shipments that encounter extended transit times, ensuring your cheese arrives in peak condition, even if weather or other issues intervene. If you've been to England, you've probably seen it around: the carrot-colored paste and those royal blue veins. The orange color comes from annato, a natural, vegetable food coloring found in many cheeses. Full-flavored and unpressed, this bright orange cheese has a surprisingly smooth texture. A golden, russett rind forms after each cheese is made by hand, creating a sharp, tangy cheese that stands out among its blue brethern. A peppery Pinot Noir balances out the robust flavor of this cheese lingering on the palate. Just the Facts |
In which Midlands city is the University of Central England? | Birmingham City University Birmingham City University You have no saved courses. How do you save a course? It's simple, just look for the 'save this course' buttons when viewing course search results, listings or details. What can you do with saved courses? Saving courses allow you to compare them, it also allows you to create a permanent list of 'favourites' that will always be there when you visit our site. You have no saved courses. How do you save a course? It's simple, just look for the 'save this course' buttons when viewing course search results, listings or details. What can you do with saved courses? Saving courses allow you to compare them, it also allows you to create a permanent list of 'favourites' that will always be there when you visit our site. News & Events Missed the UCAS deaDline? If you didn't quite manage to finish your application to study an undergraduate degree by 15 January, don't worry - there's still chances to apply! We've put a guide together so you can start planning your next steps. What to do next Sir Lenny Henry officially starts his role as Chancellor Dudley born actor, comedian and writer takes up role to promote Birmingham, the creative arts and life changing opportunities for young people after official ceremony. |
Who replaced George Stephenson on the British £5.00 note in 2002? | Old-style £5 notes to be withdrawn | Daily Mail Online Next Old-style £5 notes to be withdrawn The older style £5 notes featuring a portrait of George Stephenson, who built the world's first public railways, are to be withdrawn from circulation. The Stephenson £5 notes have been in circulation since June 7 1990 and they make up 54 million of the 211 million £5 notes in circulation today. "Holders of these notes may continue to use them, but after November 21 2003 they will no longer be legal tender," said a spokesman for the Bank of England. "Most banks, building societies and Post Offices will continue to accept the Stephenson note for several months after this date but this will be at the discretion of the individual institution." However, as with all old Bank of England notes, the Stephenson £5 notes will remain payable at the Bank of England forever. The new-style £5 notes, which have been in existence since May 2002 and feature Elizabeth Fry, the Quaker prison reformer, will remain in circulation. The Fry £5 has enhanced security features including a foil hologram, an ultraviolet feature and micro-lettering. |
What is the nickname of Brentford football team? | Brentford - Historical Football Kits Historical Football Kits Founder member of Division Three 1920 Kit History 1952-1956 d e i o 1956-1957 o 1977-1980 j n o q Adidas 1990-1992 h i p s v Hummell Background Brentford was formed as an offshoot of the Brentford Rowing Club at a meeting held in the Oxford and Cambridge Hotel at Kew Bridge. The question of which code to adopt was left to a second meeting when, by eight votes to five, association rules were chosen. At the same meeting, it was agreed to play in the salmon, claret and light blue shirts of the rowing club. Some time later these were replaced by claret and blue shirts. The club's nickname, "The Bees" was coined around 1893 by students from the Borough Road College who started attending matches and whose rallying cry, "Buck up Bs" was taken by spectators as "Buck up Bees." This was taken up by the local press and within a short time, the name had stuck. A team photograph from 1893-94 shows seven players wearing a crest that appears to have the club's initials and a motif that may represent the River Thames. In 1898 Brentford joined the Southern League but a year later they were fined and suspended for a month by the FA for breaching the amateur rules. As a result they turned professional. In 1903 they adopted the gold and blue racing colours of their patron, Lord Rothschild and a year later they moved into their present home, Griffin Park. According to 100 Years of Brentford (1989), “Just before the (1909-10) season started, a long time supporter of the club donated them a set of jerseys. The colours he had chosen were not the traditional gold/blue stripes though, consisting instead of a gold body with a blue ‘V’ on the front, a blue collar, blue laced front and blue sleeves and they also bore a badge bearing the Middlesex County arms. The kit was based on a design first worn by Manchester Utd in the 1909 Cup Final. Brentford were not in a position to look such a gift horse in the mouth, for new kits were costing them about £70 a season, so they gladly accepted the donation.” After 12 modest seasons in the Southern League First Division, Brentford were relegated to Division Two in 1912. After the end of World War One, Brentford were elevated to a reconstituted Southern League Division One and, as a result, they became founder members of the Third Division of the Football League in 1920, changing their colours to plain white shirts for the occasion. After surviving re-election in their first season, the Bees settled into mid-table obscurity. The now famous red and white stripes were introduced in 1925 and there followed a series of strong campaigns between 1930 and 1933 that brought them the Third Division (South) championship. In 1935 Brentford shocked everyone by winning the Second Division championship and taking their place in Division One. Far from being out of their depth, the newcomers finished fifth in their first ever season at the top level and in sixth position for the two seasons after that. For the 1938-39 season, Brentford added a crest to their shirts. Details are not confirmed although it seems most likely this was the coat of arms of Brentford & Chiswick. After the six year interruption caused by the Second World War, Brentford's fortunes took a turn for the worse. Relegated at the end of the first League season in 1947, they dropped back into the Third Division (South) in 1954. In 1960, in an effort to change their luck, the club revived their old gold and blue colours but to no effect. At the end of the season they were relegated to the Fourth Division. The stripes returned and Brentford were Fourth Division champions the following season but there was to be no dramatic return to the higher levels of the League. For the rest of the decade and throughout the 1970s, Brentford moved between the bottom two divisions. In |
Which film studio produced the 'Tom and Jerry' cartoons? | Tom and Jerry | Tom and Jerry Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Tom and Jerry Wiki Share Tom and Jerry is an American animated series of theatrical shorts, television shows and specials, feature film, home films created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera for Metro-Goldwyn Mayer that centered on a never-ending rivalry between a cat ( Tom ) and a mouse ( Jerry ) whose chases and battles often involved slapstick comedy. Hanna and Barbera wrote and directed one hundred and fourteen Tom and Jerry cartoons at the MGM cartoon studio in Hollywood, California between 1940 and 1957, when the animation unit was closed. The original series is notable for having won the Academy Award for the Best Short Film seven times, tying it with Walt Disney's Silly Symphonies as the theatrical animated series with the most Oscars. Tom and Jerry has a worldwide audience that consists of children, teenagers and adults, and has also been recognized as one of the most famous and longest-lived rivalries in American cinema. In 2000, TIME named the series one of the greatest television shows of all time. The four title cards used in the Tom and Jerry shorts Beginning in 1960, in addition to the original 114 H-B cartoons, MGM had new shorts produced by Rembrandt Films, led by Gene Deitch in Eastern Europe. Production of Tom and Jerry shorts returned to Hollywood under Chuck Jones's Sib Tower 12 Productions in 1963; this series lasted until 1967, making it a total of 161 shorts. The cat and mouse stars later resurfaced in television cartoons produced by Hanna-Barbera and Filmation Studios during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s; a feature film, Tom and Jerry: The Movie , in 1992 (released domestically in 1993); and in 2000, their first made-for TV short, Tom and Jerry: The Mansion Cat for Boomerang . The most recent Tom and Jerry theatrical short, The Karate Guard , was written and co-directed by Barbera and debuted in Los Angeles cinemas on September 27, 2005. Today, Time Warner (via its Turner Entertainment division) owns the rights to Tom and Jerry (with Warner Bros. . handling distribution). Since the merger, Turner has produced the series, Tom and Jerry Tales for The CW 's Saturday morning " The CW4Kids " lineup, as well as the recent Tom and Jerry short, The Karate Guard , in 2005 and a string of Tom and Jerry direct-to-video films - all in collaboration with Warner Bros. Animation . In February 2010, the cartoon celebrated its 70th anniversary and a DVD collection of 30 shorts, Tom and Jerry Deluxe Anniversary Collection, was released in late June 2010 to celebrate the animated duo's seventh decade. Currently, Tom and Jerry is re-ran on Turner's Boomerang channel, along with Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies shorts (times vary each day). |
Common Salt is a compound formed from two elements; one is Sodium, which is the other? | salt: Characteristics and Classification of Salts salt Characteristics and Classification of Salts The most familiar salt is sodium chloride , the principal component of common table salt. Sodium chloride, NaCl, and water, H2O, are formed by neutralization of sodium hydroxide, NaOH, a base, with hydrogen chloride, HCl, an acid: HCl+NaOH→NaCl+H2O. Most salts are ionic compounds (see chemical bond ); they are made up of ions rather than molecules. The chemical formula for an ionic salt is an empirical formula; it does not represent a molecule but shows the proportion of atoms of the elements that make up the salt. The formula for sodium chloride, NaCl, indicates that equal numbers of sodium and chlorine atoms combine to form the salt. In the reaction of sodium with chlorine, each sodium atom loses an electron, becoming positively charged, and each chlorine atom gains an electron, becoming negatively charged (see oxidation and reduction ); there are equal numbers of positively charged sodium ions and negatively charged chloride ions in sodium chloride. The ions in a solid salt are usually arranged in a definite crystalline structure, each positive ion being associated with a fixed number of negative ions, and vice versa. A salt that has neither hydrogen (H) nor hydroxyl (OH) in its formula, e.g., sodium chloride (NaCl), is called a normal salt. A salt that has hydrogen in its formula, e.g., sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), is called an acid salt. A salt that has hydroxyl in its formula, e.g., basic lead nitrate (Pb[OH]NO3), is called a basic salt. Since a salt may react with a solvent to yield different ions than were present in the salt (see hydrolysis ), a solution of a normal salt may be acidic or basic; e.g., trisodium phosphate, Na3PO4, dissolves in and reacts with water to form a basic solution. In addition to being classified as normal, acid, or basic, salts are categorized as simple salts, double salts, or complex salts. Simple salts, e.g., sodium chloride, contain only one kind of positive ion (other than the hydrogen ion in acid salts). Double salts contain two different positive ions, e.g., the mineral dolomite, or calcium magnesium carbonate, CaMg(CO3)2. Alums are a special kind of double salt. Complex salts, e.g., potassium ferricyanide, K3Fe(CN)6, contain a complex ion that does not dissociate in solution. A hydrate is a salt that includes water in its solid crystalline form; Glauber's salt and Epsom salts are hydrates. Salts are often grouped according to the negative ion they contain, e.g., bicarbonate or carbonate , chlorate , chloride , cyanide , fulminate , nitrate , phosphate , silicate , sulfate , or sulfide . Sections in this article: |
In which British city is the Clifton Suspension Bridge? | Clifton Suspension Bridge's 150th anniversary and the British genius who built it | Daily Mail Online Our very own Eiffel Tower: Fireworks celebrate Clifton Suspension Bridge's 150th anniversary and the bloody-minded British genius who built it For 150 years, the Clifton Suspension Bridge, linking Bristol with Somerset, has been wowing passers-by Thousands will turn out on Monday for party to salute one of Britain's most remarkable engineering triumphs They will also pay tribute to its designer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, one of the nation's greatest ever engineers Construction on the iconic structure began in 1831, but the work was not completed until 1864 |
Jacqui Abbot replaced Briana Corrigan in which pop group? | Jacqui Abbott Tour Dates & Tickets 2017 Location: Anywhere in the UK Radius: ... miles Jacqui Abbott was the female lead singer with the band The Beautiful South after 1994, following the departure of Briana Corrigan. The band were arguably more successful with Abbott on board, releasing several Top 10 singles. Amongst their most successful hits during her stint were: 'Rotterdam', 'Perfect 10', 'Don't Marry Her' and 'Dream a Little Dream of Me' (cover). Abbott was discovered by Paul Heaton, the Beautiful South's other lead singer, after she and a friend met him outside a night club. Heaton invited them to a party, where Abbot's friend encouraged her to sing. Heaton was impressed with her singing, and later invited her to audition to replace Corrigan. She left the band in 2000, because of the pressure of touring, to concentrate on looking after her son, who had just been diagnosed with autism. Jacqui Abbott reunited with Paul Heaton in June 2011 to perform in his musical The 8th and has continued to gig with him. Jacqui Abbott tour dates listed on Ents24.com since Feb 2014. 1 Jacqui Abbott Tour Date Track Jacqui Abbott You are tracking Jacqui Abbott Fans of this artist also track: Receive email as soon as new tour dates are announced 1,347,098 fans now rely on Ents24 alerts Alerts are free and always will be! We never share details with 3rd parties |
Who wrote the play 'Edward II'? | Who wrote Edward II... | Edward II (play) Questions & Answers Asked from the Edward II (play) study pack Answers Christopher Marlowe is the author of Edward II: The Troublesome Reign and Lamentable End of Edward the Second, King of England, with the Tragical Fall of Proud Mortimer. bookragstutor | 1598 days ago |
Ian Gillan replaced Ronnie James in which pop group? | Ian Gillan - Biography | Billboard Ian Gillan Hounslow, England 1945 Ian Gillan was one of the foremost vocalists of the heavy metal style of rock that emerged in the 1970s, earning his greatest renown as a member of Deep Purple, though he also led bands named after himself. He began singing in bands while still in his teens, the most notable of which were the Javelins (1962-1964) and Episode Six (1965-1969). Another member of the latter band was bass player Roger Glover, and the two were invited to join Deep Purple in 1969, debuting with the band at the Speakeasy club in London on July 10. At this point, the group entered its most popular period, and Gillan was featured on a series of successful Deep Purple recordings -- Concerto for Group and Orchestra (1970), Deep Purple in Rock (1970), Fireball (1971; number one U.K.), Machine Head (1972; number one U.K.; Top Ten, multi-platinum U.S.), Made in Japan (1973; Top Ten, platinum U.S.), and Who Do We Think We Are (1973; Top Five U.K.; Top 20, gold U.S.). In the meantime, he was also featured on Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's concept album Jesus Christ Superstar singing the title role; the gold-selling double LP topped the U.S. charts in 1971. All of that recording, along with virtually uninterrupted worldwide touring, took its toll on Gillan, who was hospitalized for exhaustion in October 1971 and who first voiced an intention to leave the band in August 1972. He was at first persuaded to stay, but gave Deep Purple notice in October that he would depart after existing concert commitments had been fulfilled. That occurred on June 29, 1973, with the conclusion of a tour of Japan. As he left, "Smoke on the Water" from Machine Head was making its way up the U.S. charts, where it would peak in the Top Five and go gold, becoming Deep Purple's biggest career hit. Gillan, who had bought a recording studio, signed a solo deal with Oyster Records. After a couple of abortive projects, he formed the Ian Gillan Band with guitarist Ray Fenwick, bassist John Gustafson, keyboardist Mike Moran, and drummer Mark Nauseef in 1975. Their debut album, Child in Time, entered the British charts in July 1976 and the U.S. charts a month later, but it was not a big seller. Switching to Island Records, they followed with Clear Air Turbulence (April 1977) and Scarabus (November 1977), neither of which reached the charts. By the summer of 1978, after various personnel changes, the group had simplified its name to Gillan, and it consisted of guitarist Steve Byrd, keyboardist Colin Towns, bassist John McCoy, and drummer Pete Barnacle. In 1979, Bernie Tormé replaced Byrd and Mick Underwood replaced Barnacle. This lineup recorded Mr. Universe, released on Acrobat Records, which became a British chart success, peaking just outside the Top Ten in 1979. Gillan signed to Virgin Records and scored a British singles chart entry with "Sleeping on the Job" in June 1980, followed by Glory Road, which peaked in the Top Five and charted briefly in the U.S. (Ian Gillan's albums got little or no distribution in America; in 1990, Metal Blade reissued his catalog.) Thus established, Gillan scored a series of Top 40 singles and Top 20 albums in the U.K. over the next two years: "Trouble" (October 1980); "Mutually Assured Destruction" (February 1981); a revival of Gary "U.S." Bonds' "New Orleans" (March 1981); Future Shock (April 1981), which just missed topping the charts; "No Laughing in Heaven" (June 1981); "Nightmare" (November 1981); Double Trouble (November 1981), a two-LP live set; "Restless" (January 1982); and Magic (October 1982). At the end of 1982, Ian Gillan disbanded Gillan, announcing that he had to rest his vocal cords on doctor's orders. In May 1983, he surprised fans by joining Black Sabbath for the recording of their album Born Again and toured with the band from August to March 1984. Then, on March 10, 1984, the 1969-1973 lineup of Deep Purple, including Gillan, signed to Polydor Records, reuniting the band. They cut the million-selling Perfect Strangers and The House of Blue Light (1987), and Gilla |
Who wrote the play 'The Duchess Of Malfi'? | BBC Arts - BBC Arts - The Duchess of Malfi The Duchess of Malfi Eileen Atkins as the Duchess, 1972 BBC production The Duchess of Malfi is a tragic, macabre play written by John Webster in 1612-13. First performed by Shakespeare's company, The King's Men, it displays the Jacobean Theatre tradition of stage violence and horror. There have been many successful adaptations. Notable productions in the modern era include Adrian Noble's 1980 production, with Helen Mirren as the Duchess, and James MacTaggart's classic 1972 BBC television production with Eileen Atkins in the title role. The Globe's newly built, candlelit Jacobean theatre, The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, hosted Dominic Dromgoole's production in January 2014. This version of the play, starring Gemma Arterton, was broadcast on BBC Four on 25 May. The Music of Malfi: Dance of the Madmen About the play Webster wrote The Duchess of Malfi during one of the high-points of the English theatre, known as Jacobean theatre - during the reign of James I (1603–25). Read More Shakespeare was still writing major plays until about 1611, but the leading dramatist of the era was Ben Jonson. Other notable Jacobean playwrights included John Marston, Thomas Dekker and Webster. A drive towards realism and satire in English comedy from around 1610 was matched in Jacobean tradegy by an obsession with moral corruption; Webster's The White Devil (1612) and The Duchess of Malfi (1619) are examples of this tendency, displaying a cynical and pessimistic outlook on life and people. The Duchess of Malfi was performed by Shakespeare's company 'privately at the Blackfriars, and publicly at the Globe'. There have been many successful adaptations of The Duchess of Malfi. Notable productions in the modern era include Adrian Noble's 1980 production, with Helen Mirren as the Duchess. The Independent said: "Mirren was mesmerising as Webster's headstrong heroine conducting an illicit affair with Pete Postlethwaite, beneath the jealous eye of Bob Hoskins, at Manchester's Royal Exchange." James MacTaggart directed a classic 1972 BBC television production with Eileen Atkins in the title role. |
Which best selling American author includes 'The Piranhas' and 'Descent From Xanadu' amongst his works? | History of Harold E. Robbins The Hard Cold Facts About Caryl Date of Birth October 13, 1916 XXX Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA Date of Death September 2, 1940, Palm Springs, California, USA. Birth Name: XXX XXX ___________________________ American novelist, who published over 20 books, which were translated into 32 languages and sold over 50 million copies. Among Robbins's bestsellers is The Carpetbaggers. It was loosely based on the life of Howard Hughes, taking the reader from New York to California, from the prosperity of the aeronautical industry to the glamour of Hollywood. It's prequel, The Raiders, appeared in 1995. 'The truth,' I said. 'Can't any of you tell the truth? Do you always have to manipulate others doing your dirty work for you when the truth is so much simpler?' 'That's show business,' Guy said glibly. 'I don't like it,' I said. 'You better get used to it if you're going to stay in it.' (from The Lonely Lady, 1976) Harold Robbins was born Harold Rubin in New York City, the son of well-educated Russian and Polish immigrants. His father was a successful pharmacist. Robbins was educated at the George Washington High School and after leaving off the school he worked at several jobs. According to widely spread, but mostly fabricated biographical anecdotes, he spent his childhood in an orphanage. By the age of twenty, Robbins had made his first million by selling sugar for the wholesale trade. At the beginning of World War II, Robbins had lost all his fortune. There is also a story, that he was widowed when his supposed Asian wife was killed by a diseased parrot. Robbins married at a young age and moved to Hollywood where he worked for Universal Pictures, first as a shipping clerk. Later he became a studio executive. His first book Never Love a Stranger (1948) followed the rise of an orphan from the streets of New York , creating controversy with its graphic sexuality. In Philadelphia the book was banned. The Dream Merchants (1949) was about Hollywood's film industry, from the first stages to the sound era. Again Robbins blended his own experiences, historical facts, melodrama, sex, and action into a fast-moving story. "He leaned across the table. "Look, Warren, first of all, this picture will be the real thing. It won't run just twenty minutes, it will run more than an hour. Then there is something new that's just been developed. It's called the close-up." Never Leave Me (1953), Robbins' fourth book, is set in New York. In the story Brad Rowan, an owner of a small advertising firm, struggles against the temptations of money, sex, and power. Brad has been married twenty years, he loves his wife and children, but everything changes when he meets Hortense E. Schuyler: "Her face was not quite round, her cheekbones high, her mouth soft and generous, her chin not quite square, her nose not quite tilted, her teeth white and even, not dentist's even but human even." The Carpetbaggers (1961) was an international bestseller, a story of Jonas Cord, whose adventures must have amused Howard Hughes, for at least he did no |
"Can you identify the play by William Shakespeare in which the following quote appears, ""If music be the food of love, play on""?" | William Shakespeare (Character) - Quotes William Shakespeare (Character) Christopher Marlowe : What is the story? William Shakespeare : Well, there's this pirate. - In truth I have not written a word. Christopher Marlowe : I thought your play was for Burbage. William Shakespeare : This is a different one. Christopher Marlowe : A different one you haven't written? [after sex] William Shakespeare : Hmm? Viola De Lesseps : And that was only my first try. Lord Wessex : I cannot shed blood in her house, but I will cut your throat anon. Do you have a name? William Shakespeare : Christopher Marlowe, at your service. Viola de Lesseps : [as Thomas Kent] Tell me how you love her, Will. William Shakespeare : Like a sickness and its cure together. William Shakespeare : His name is Mercutio. Ned Alleyn : What's the name of the play? William Shakespeare : [prompting him] Go on! William Shakespeare : I'm done with theater. The playhouse is for dreamers. Look what the dream brought us. Viola De Lesseps : It was we ourselves did that. And for my life to come, I would not have it otherwise. Viola De Lesseps : I loved a writer and gave up the prize for a sonnet. William Shakespeare : I was the more deceived. Viola De Lesseps : Yes, you were deceived, for I did not know how much I loved you. [Saying their goodbyes] William Shakespeare : You will never age for me, nor fade, nor die. William Shakespeare : It is not a comedy I'm writing now. William Shakespeare : Love knows nothing of rank or river bank. William Shakespeare : Love denied blights the soul we owe to God. William Shakespeare : A broad river divides my lovers: family, duty, fate. As unchangeable as nature. William Shakespeare : You see? The comsumptives plot against me. "Will Shakespeare has a play, let us go and cough through it." William Shakespeare : A lowly player. Viola De Lesseps : Alas indeed, for I thought you the highest poet of my esteem and writer of plays that capture my heart. William Shakespeare : Oh - I am him too! [last lines] William Shakespeare : My story starts at sea, a perilous voyage to an unknown land. A shipwreck. The wild waters roar and heave. The brave vessel is dashed all to pieces. And all the helpless souls within her drowned. All save one. A lady. Whose soul is greater than the ocean, and her spirit stronger than the sea's embrace. Not for her a watery end, but a new life beginning on a stranger shore. It will be a love story. For she will be my heroine for all time. And her name will be Viola. William Shakespeare : Can you love a fool? William Shakespeare : Follow that boat! First Boatman : Right you are, guv'nor!... I know your face. Are you an actor? William Shakespeare : [oh God, here we go again] Yes. First Boatman : Yes, I've seen you in something. That one about a king. First Boatman : I had that Christopher Marlowe in my boat once. Viola De Lesseps : I have never undressed a man before. William Shakespeare : It is strange to me, too. Viola De Lesseps : You have never spoken so well of him before. William Shakespeare : He was not dead before. William Shakespeare : You still owe me for One Gentleman of Verona. William Shakespeare : My muse, as always, is Aphrodite. Philip Henslowe : Aphrodite Baggett, who does it behind the Dog and Crumpet? William Shakespeare : You, sir, are a gentleman. Ned Alleyn : And you, sir, are a Warwickshire shithouse. William Shakespeare : I have a wife, yes, and I cannot marry the daughter of Sir Robert De Lesseps. You needed no wife come from Stratford to tell you that, and yet, you let me come to your bed. Viola De Lesseps : Calf-love. I loved the writer and gave up the prize for a sonnet. Viola De Lesseps : It is a house of ill repute! William Shakespeare : It is, Thomas, but of good reputation. Come, there's no harm in a drink! Philip Henslowe : Will! Where is my play? Tell me you have it nearly done! Tell me you have it started. [desperately] "The Twilight Zone: The Bard (#4.18)" (1963) William Shakespeare : [In resp |
What was the first name of the song-writing brother of George Gershwin? | The Gershwin Brothers: Ira and George. American Composers. Part 5 | Marvin Hamlisch The Gershwin Brothers: Ira and George. American Composers. Part 5 May 1, 2014 “I want to use the piano as a stepping stone!” – George Gerswhin. “A song without music is a lot like H2 without the O” – Ira Gershwin George Gershwin wrote most of his vocal and theatrical works, including more than a dozen Broadway shows and several films in collaboration with his elder brother, lyricist Ira Gershwin. George’s musical compositions have been used in numerous films and on television, and many became jazz standards recorded in numerous variations. Countless singers and musicians have recorded their songs. Marvin says that he can put his finger on some elements that contributed to George Gershwin’s musical personality, but genius remains a mystery: George Gershwin “I think he came at a time when the whole jazz world was really popping with a lot of great composers. He was able to do “a fusion,” mixing a song-plugging style with symphonic composition and blending jazz rhythms into the classics. He had this uncanny ability to fuse the things he knew were part and parcel of of the age with a kind of classical knowledge. I think Gershwin was this kind of dynamo; when I look at how much he did, how much he wrote, it boggles the mind how he did it. The difference is he wrote whether he was hired to or not. Most composers write because they’re hired to write. He just kept going. He was a force of nature, I think the analogy to Mozart is the closest you can get – the unbelievable passion to keep writing. One of the reasons I do Pops concerts is because of George Gershwin. Right after ‘A Chorus Line,’ an agent said, ‘I think you should do symphonic concerts with your music.’ I didn’t know. Then he told me Gershwin did them. I thought, if it’s good enough for Gershwin, it’s good enough for me – Marvin Hamlisch FASCINATING RHYTHM – Sung by Mel Torme’: Ira was born Israel Gershowitz in New York City in 1896 and George was born in Brooklyn in 1898. Their father Morris (Moishe) and Mother Rose were from Odessa, Ukraine of Jewish descent. Their last Name Gershowitz was changed to Gershvin well before they rose to fame (it was not spelled “Gershwin” until later). By 1916 George began composing and “plugging” in Tin Pan Alley . (Song pluggers” were pianists and singers who made their living demonstrating songs to promote sales of sheet music. Most music stores had song pluggers on staff. Other pluggers were employed by the publishers to travel and familiarize the public with their new publications. Among the ranks of song pluggers was George Gershwin) By 1921 Ira became involved in the music business. Alex Aarons signed Ira to write the music for his next show, Two Little Girls in Blue (written under the pseudonym “Arthur Francis”), ultimately produced by Abraham Erlanger, with co-composers Vincent Youmans and Paul Lannin. Gershwin’s lyrics were well received, and allowed him to successfully enter the theatre world with just one show Ira Gershwin (with Jerome Kern) It was not until 1924 that Ira and George Gershwin teamed up to write the music for their first Broadway hit Lady, Be Good!. Once the brothers joined together, their combined talents became one of the most influential forces in the history of American Musical Theatre. “When the Gershwins teamed up to write songs for Lady, Be Good, the American musical found its native idiom” (Philip Furia) LISTEN – Summertime – By Janis Joplin . “ Summertime ” is an aria composed by George Gershwin for the 1935 opera Porgy and Bess. The lyrics are by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin. The song soon became a popular and much recorded jazz standard, described as “without doubt… one of the finest songs the composer ever wrote….Gershwin’s highly evocative writing brilliantly mixes elements of jazz and the song styles of African-Americans in the southeast United States from the early twentieth century.” George moved to Paris in an attempt to study with Nadia Boulanger , where he began to compose An American in Paris . Afte |
In the 1974 comedy TV series 'It Ain't Half Hot Mum', who played the part of 'Rangi Ram'? | It Ain't Half Hot Mum! - British Classic Comedy 1970's , 1970's BBC Comedy , 1980's , 1980's BBC Comedy , BBC Comedy , TV Comedy It Ain’t Half Hot Mum! – 1974 As we commemorate VJ day we’ve heard a lot on the radio about this being a forgotten part of the war, clearly not so for David Croft and Jimmy Perry who wrote this hit sitcom. To mark the commemorations we’ve pulled this post to front and for the next couple of days we’ve embedded the final episode into the post. Whilst in 1945 there were celebrations for VE day the war was not yet over for those fighting the Japenese. It was those troops that the Royal Artillery Concert Party depicted in this popular sitcom were entertaining. Running for 56 episodes over 8 series It Ain’t Half Hot Mum was the BBC sitcom centering around the Royal Artillery Concert Party. At it’s peak it attracted audiences of 15 million. For the first four series the setting is British India and Burma towards the end of the Second World War (in the period just after the German surrender where the Allies were trying to finish the war by defeating Japan in Asia). In the fifth series, the concert party are posted up the jungle, and from then on It Ain’t Half Hot Mum is set in Tin Min, Burmha close to the front line. Like many shows of the time it courted controversy in its heyday for having Rangi Ram, an Indian character, played by a white actor, Michael Bates. Co-writer Jimmy Perry said of the show ‘It’s without doubt the funniest series David Croft and I wrote. It’s also the show we’re not allowed to talk about.’ As for repeats it was repeated on satellite channel UK Gold but future repeats look unlikely, after it was put on a short list by the BBC as a TV show that could be possibly be repeated as a rerun, but it has since been removed. In 2012 the Mail Online reported ‘The word has gone out the series of It Ain’t Half Hot Mum will never be shown in the future on the channel. (referring to BBC1) ‘The censors feel the undertone of racism and catty remarks about different races and religions has no place on BBC channels.’ They added: ‘When the series was aired in the Seventies it was a different time, and the notions and sympathies of modern cultural Britain were a long way away.’ Summary The story revolves around a large group of British soldiers stationed at the Royal Artillery Depot in Deolali, India. The main characters are performers in the base’s Concert Party, which involves putting on comic acts and musical performances (similar to those seen in a music hall) for the other soldiers prior to their departure for the front lines. The Concert Party all love this particular job, as it enables them to keep out of combat duty (though some do harbour dreams of becoming world-famous actors when they leave the army). This is much to the annoyance of Sergeant Major “Shut Up” Williams who having spent almost all of his life as a professional soldier, resents being in charge of a bunch of “nancy boys” and takes every opportunity to bring some form of military regime to the concert party. However the concert party also take every opportunity to thwart him supported by two senior officers who also appreciate their ‘cushy’ number’ Much of the comedy came from the love hate relationship between Sgt Major Williams and gunner “Lofty” Sugden. The two stars (Windsor Davies and Don Estelle) had a hit record with whispering grass. Clips |
In which 'James Bond' film did Michelle Yeoh play the part of 'Bond girl - Wai Lin'? | Wai Lin - MI6 takes an indepth look at Michelle Yeoh's character Wai Lin from the 1997 film 'Tomorrow Never Dies' - James Bond 007 :: MI6 - The Home Of James Bond Date of Birth: 6th August 1962 Place of Birth: Ipoh Perak, Malaysia Trivia: Has a Bachelor's Degree in Dance from the Royal Academy of Dance, and is the highest paid actress in Asia. PLEASED TO MEET YOU Posing as a reporter for the New China News Agency, Colonel Wai Lin of the People's Republic goes undercover to investigate the suspicious circumstances behind hostilities between her country's armed forces and the British Navy. James Bond bumps into Wai Lin at Elliot Carver's launch party (where she confesses to slipping into the exclusive party and gets away with it, whilst 007 is taken into custody for pretending to be a banker). Then, during a raid on Carver's laboratory in Hamburg 007 and Wai Lin cross paths. Finally, during an underwater reconnaissance of HMS Devonshire, the pair finally team up. "I always wanted to work with a decadent agent of a corrupt western power." CAUGHT IN THE ACT Wai Lin rebuffs Bond's advances throughout the film until the final sequence, where the pair make waves on the wreckage of Carver's stealth boat, irresponsibly ignoring "are you there?" calls from the British Navy. PROFILE Martial arts specialist Michelle Yeoh gives Wai Lin an explosive on-screen presence in "Tomorrow Never Dies". Wai Lin is James Bond's opposite number in the Chinese People's External Security Force. She has access to her own version of Q-Branch equipped with the latest spy gadgets, including a version of 007's Omega Seamaster, which she claims has had "a few improvements" made to it. Wai Lin prefers stealth to Bond's contrasting run-and-gun mentality, and equips herself with zip wires and pitons to wall walk and escape buildings undetected. Standard equipment also includes special ear-rings with built in lock picks, which she uses to lose Bond after a chase through the streets of Saigon. During the raid on Carver's stealth ship, she is captured after destroying the engine room controls and held as a hostage against Bond. Despite her demands to complete the mission, Bond keeps to his promise and later rescues her from drowning after the stealth ship has been destroyed. The latest in a line of Bond girls, intended to match up to the resourcefulness of 007. This time, Wai Lin delivers the goods. She can hold her own in a brisk fist-fight and is a very reliable ally, but typically reliant on James Bond to complete her. She is an expert in the martial arts, stealth, explosives, boating and motor-biking, all in equal measure to Bond. BIOGRAPHY Of all the action heroines of Hong Kong cinema, Michelle Yeoh stands out in both acting ability, competency in onscreen martial arts, and in her willingness to perform the most daring stunts imaginable. Born as Yeoh Choo Kheng was in Ipoh, Malaysia. At the age of four, Michelle began training as ballet dancing but also excelled in athletic and sports events - for example, in her teenage years, Michelle enjoyed playing squash and was also a national competitor in swimming and diving. Yeoh achieved a bachelor's degree in creative arts and later attended London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. Yeoh chose a minor in dramatic arts because she thought that it would help her with expression, but did not initially intend to be an actress. Determined to gain a Master's degree in dance, while she was living in England, Michelle explored contemporary, jazz and ballet dancing. Unfortunately, her professional dancing career ended when she encountered a serious injury with her doctor advising her not to perform any stressful physical activities in the near future. In 1983, Michelle returned to her hometown of Ipoh Perak. It was at the age young age of 21 when Michelle became the winner of the Miss Malaysian beauty pageant - but it was not Michelle's idea to enter the contest. The scheme was orchestrated by Michelle's mother and her mother's friends who thought that Michelle would be an excellent contestant in the pageant. It transpi |
"Can you identify the play by William Shakespeare in which the following quote appears, ""Cowards die many times before their deaths""?" | Cowards die many times before their deaths - eNotes Shakespeare Quotes Cowards die many times before their deaths Caesar: "Cowards die many times before their deaths, The valiant never taste of death but once." Read on Owl Eyes This eText is now on Owl Eyes. Clicking this link will open a new window. Caesar's wife, Calpurnia, has had dreams in which her husband was murdered. At Caesar's request, the priests have sacrificed an animal which, upon being cut open, was discovered to have no heart. And so they sent word to Caesar that he should stay home on this fateful day, the ides of March, which the Soothsayer had already warned him about earlier in the play. Caesar muses, ""What can be avoided /Whose end is purposed by the mighty gods?" In other words, if the gods are predicting that he is going to die, then how will he get around it? He goes on to encourage his wife with the now-famous lines, finding it strange that men fear death so much, when death is inevitable in every man's life. He has been a strong and brave man, and has not wasted precious hours of his life anticipating tragedy. |
Which American President used the slogan 'It's Morning Again In America' for his 1984 Presidential campaign? | Presidential-Project - Ronald Reagan Presidential-Project President Ronald Reagan was a member of the Republican Party. Path to President Reagan became the Governor of California in 1967. He also was re-elected Governor in 1970. Reagan's ran for the Republican Party's nomination for president in 1976, but lost to incumbent President Gerald Ford. Then in 1980, Reagan made a successful bid for Republican nomination and was subsequently re-elected President for a second term. He was President from 1981-1989. Campaign Slogan/Platform Ronald Reagan had two different campaign slogans. His first one, which he used during his campaign in 1980, was, "are you better off than you were four years ago?" His second campaign slogan, "It's morning again in America," was used in his 1984 campaign. Reagan's campaign platform was to stimulate the economy by lowering taxes, have government interfere less with people's lives, states’ rights, and a strong national defense. Election Results Ronald Reagan was elected President in 1981 and then a second time in 1985. The results after his election were considered a "landslide election" in 1981 and were as follows: He received 50.8% of the popular vote with Jimmy Carter having 41%. His number of Electoral College votes was 489 out of 538. Carter took the other 69 votes. Reagan's results after his 1985 election were: He had 58.8% of the popular vote with Walter Mondale having 40.5%. His number of Electoral College votes was 525 out of 538. This election was another, even larger, landslide for Reagan. 1981 electoral votes Country Issues Reagan faced many international issues during his presidency. Here are two: President Ronald Reagan, citing the threat posed to American nationals on the Caribbean nation of Grenada by that nation’s Marxist regime, orders the Marines to invade and secure their safety. There were nearly 1,000 Americans in Grenada at the time, many of them students at the island’s medical school. In little more than a week, Grenada’s government was overthrown. The situation on Grenada had been of concern to American officials since 1979, when the leftist Maurice Bishop seized power and began to develop close relations with Cuba. In 1983, another Marxist, Bernard Coard, had Bishop assassinated and took control of the government. Protesters clashed with the new government and violence escalated. Citing the danger to the U.S. citizens in Grenada, Reagan ordered nearly 2,000 U.S. troops into the island, where they soon found themselves facing opposition from Grenadan armed forces and groups of Cuban military engineers, in Grenada to repair and expand the island’s airport. Matters were not helped by the fact that U.S. forces had to rely on minimal intelligence about the situation. (The maps used by many of them were, in fact, old tourist maps of the island.) Reagan ordered in more troops, and by the time the fighting was done, nearly 6,000 U.S. troops were in Grenada. Nearly 20 of these troops were killed and over a hundred wounded; over 60 Grenadan and Cuban troops were killed. Coard’s government collapsed and was replaced by one acceptable to the United States. Afterwards, Reagan withdrew American forces. In 1986, the U.S. launched several airstrikes on a number of targets in Libya. The attacks were supposed to stop Muammar Gaddafi, the leader of Libya, from aiding terrorists. Intel found showed Qdoba as providing a bomb that terrorists used in Milan injuring 63 U.S. citizens. After the attacks were carried out, Reagan addressed the nation from the oval office. He said, "When our citizens are attacked or abused anywhere in the world on the direct orders of hostile regimes, we will respond so long as I'm in this office." Domestic Issues Reagan also faced numerous domestic issues during his presidency. Here are two: In August of 1981, U.S. Air Traffic Controllers went on strike. By going on strike they violated a federal regulation prohibiting government unions from striking as well as became a threat to America's economy by bringing air travel to a halt. Reagan gave the air traffic contro |
With what instrument would you associate the classical performer Murray Parahia? | Mozart: The Complete Piano Concertos - Murray Perahia | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic Mozart: The Complete Piano Concertos AllMusic Rating google+ AllMusic Review by James Leonard Recorded over 13 years between 1975 and 1988, Murray Perahia 's cycle of the complete piano concertos of Mozart , including the concert rondos and double concertos, remains perhaps the most enduring monument to his art. What is it about Perahia 's art, some skeptics might ask, that is worth enduring? For one thing, as this 12-disc set amply demonstrates, there is his incredible tone. Clear as a bell, bright as the sky, and deep as the ocean, Perahia 's tone is not only one of the wonders of the age, it's admirably suited to the pellucid loveliness of Mozart 's music. For another thing, there is his unbelievable control. From the simplest melody to the richest sonorities, Perahia 's control makes him the master of everything he surveys. For yet another thing, there is his astounding sense of rhythm. From the most vivacious Allegro con spirito to the most lugubrious Larghetto, Perahia 's tempos are always brilliantly judged and wonderfully propulsive. To top it off, there are his poetic interpretations. While some cynics might assert that his interpretations are all beautiful surface with no profound depths, more sympathetic listeners would argue that Perahia 's beautiful surfaces go all the way to the bottom of Mozart 's music. Accompanied by the accomplished outstanding English Chamber Orchestra -- the wind playing alone is worth the price of the set -- Perahia 's cycle of Mozart 's piano concertos should be heard by anyone who loves the music. Sony's late stereo and early digital sound is consistently clean, colorful, and immediate. Track Listing - Disc 1 |
Which animal is depicted on the flag of Sri Lanka? | Sri Lanka This page is part of © FOTW Flags Of The World website Sri Lanka Shri Lanka Prajatantrika Samajavadi Janarajaya Ilangai Jananayaka Socialisa Kudiarasu Description of the Flag Red(dish) rectangular panel bordered yellow containing a yellow lion passant holding a sword upright and four pipul leaves, one in each corner, and next to the hoist two vertical stripes, green and orange, also bordered yellow together. (This flag just does not permit a simple description. I'm sure there must be an official description from legislation in English which would be nice inclusion.) Željko Heimer, 22 January 2003 As shown in Album des Pavillons (2000) : image by Željko Heimer The lion is heavily based on the Corel Clipart of the national coat of arms (where the lion is the central device). Otherwise the flag dimensions etc. are based on Album des Pavillons (2000) (where all images are "shorter" than designated in writing; I followed text). Colours are also based on the Album's Pantone approximations: dark red 184c, red 206c, orange 151c, yellow 116c, green 356c. If I am not much mistaken, the dark red above is used in the national flag while red (which is still different from the standard red) is used in the naval rank flags. The construction details are given in Album des Pavillons, measuring the rectangular panels and yellow borders, hoistwise to lengthwise (2+21+2):(2+8+8+2+28+2) Željko Heimer, 22 January 2003 From "Specifications for the National Flag of Sri Lanka": image by Martin Grieve, 15 September 2006 Christopher Southworth was in possession of the official dimensions of this flag from "Specifications for the National Flag of Sri Lanka" issued by the Sri Lanka Standards institution, Colombo,1985. He had obtained this information via the late William G. Crampton, whose name will be familiar to a very great many Vexillological enthusiasts. I altered my original drawing to suit the figures that Chris gave to me, and must say that the first thing about them I did not like were the overall proportion: 75x150.1! As we can see, the Lion is a great deal bigger than the version illustrated in Album des Pavillons 2000, and the width of the vertical yellow borders is slightly thinner than the width of the 2 horizontal ones. An ugly state of affairs indeed, in my opinion. It is not entirely impossible that these specifications have been revised since 1985, but for posterity, here is my version based on the official figures given at that time, and maintaining the same RGB values as shown above. Martin Grieve, 15 September 2006 Shorter Variant 5:9 image by Željko Heimer A note to the image in Album des Pavillons (2000) explains that the flag is also used in ratio 5:9. The construction details for this are not given, but I assumed that all three fields (green, orange, red) are proportionally contracted. What's the use of this flag variation? Željko Heimer, 22 January 2003 Shade of red on the flag Looking at some Sri Lankan websites, I have noticed that all flags (at least those I noticed) used locally use the normal medium red shade for the field behind the lion. With this I mean the real flags flying on flagpoles and similar. Only the flags drawn (possibly by non-residents) use the darker shade. Obviously the shade of red is not "differentiated" here (i.e. it "does not matter"). Željko Heimer, 23 January 2003 The current Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka was placed before the Parliament on 3 August 2000. Chapter I The People, the State and Sovereignty Article 4 The National Flag of the Republic of Sri Lanka shall be the Lion Flag depicted in the Third Schedule. The Third Schedule show an image of the flag. Ivan Sache, 23 January 2003 The 2000 draft Constitution was not adopted. Constitution of 1978 is still operative. M.H.M. Salman, 14 March 2006 The protocol manual for the London 2012 Olympics ( Flags and Anthems Manual London 2012 ) provides recommendations for national flag designs. Each NOC was sent an image of the flag, including the PMS shades, for their approval by |
In which year was the voting age in Britain reduced from 21 to 18? | FAQs about UK parliament elections and voting - UK Parliament Gunpowder Plot FAQs FAQs about UK parliament elections and voting This page may give answers to your questions on UK Parliament elections, by-elections and referendums as well as information about your constituency, voting and who can vote. Who can I vote for? Who are the candidates in my constituency? Your local Electoral Registration Office will display the names of all the candidates on town hall and local council notice boards in your area about a week before polling day. Information is also normally available in local newspapers. Candidates may send information about themselves to you and there may be public meetings where you have the opportunity to hear all the candidates speak. Electoral Commission FAQs: Where can I find out who is standing for election and get information on candidates? (external site) Can I vote for a new Prime Minister? No. You can only vote to elect your local MP in a general election. Even if you live in the constituency represented by the current Prime Minister or the leader of another political party, you are still only voting on whether he or she will be your local MP in the next Parliament Where can I find the election result in my constituency? Results are posted up by local officials on town hall and local council notice boards in each constituency and are also reported in the local and national media. Results are also available on the relevant local authority website for your local Electoral Registration Office. Parliamentary election results are also added to each MP's biography page on this website. When were women given the vote? 1918 (women aged 30 and over) 1928 (women aged 21 and over) When were all men given the vote? 1918 (men aged 21 and over) When was the voting age reduced to 18? 1969 (for both men and women) About constituencies Which parliamentary constituency am I in? The constituency you are in depends on where you live, or in certain cases such as overseas residents or members of the armed forces, where you have lived in the past. To find out which constituency you are in you can check on the Ordnance Survey website, or with your local Electoral Registration Office. Every 8-12 years constituency boundaries are reviewed to take into account movement and growth of the population in the UK. Referendums When was the last referendum held in the UK? A referendum was held on 23 June 2016 to decide whether or not the UK should remain a member of the European Union. Prior to that there was a referendum in Scotland on 18 September 2014 on whether Scotland should be an independent country. On 5 May 2011 a UK-wide referendum was held on whether to change the voting system for electing MPs to the House of Commons. Where can I find the results of the EU Referendum? The full results of the EU Referendum are available on the Electoral Commission website: Electoral Commission: EU Referendum results Where can I find out more about the EU Referendum 2016? You can find impartial information on the in-out referendum produced by the Commons Library and Lords Library at the link below. It sets out the background, an analysis of the results and their implications as well as looking at the process for withdrawal from the EU. |
Which was the only team in the 2010 World Cup Finals in South Africa not to lose a match? | BBC Sport - Football - Guide to the teams at South Africa 2010 Guide to the teams at South Africa 2010 Group H On 18 November the guest list for the biggest party in world football was finalised and set in stone. Next summer, 32 national teams will head to South Africa to compete in the 19th World Cup finals each hoping, with varying degrees of realism, to write themselves into the illustrious history of football's most coveted prize. There are the usual suspects from Brazil, Italy, Spain and Germany the damaged but dangerous Argentina, France and Portugal, but also the dark-horses from the Ivory Coast and USA, those capable of a latter-stage surge like Australia and Cameroon and a differing collection of determined dreamers from across the globe. You may also have heard about a certain team in white who have lately rejuvenated themselves under authoritative Italian guidance? Don't worry if you haven't yet, you will. So with the draw now complete, squad announcements expected around mid-May and the tournament getting under way from 11 June, we take an early look at the teams. GROUP A: SOUTH AFRICA Best: Round one (1998, 2002) World ranking: 86 Qualifying as hosts has its obvious advantages - giving straight passage without having to kick a ball in anger. However, the lack of a competitive edge is the drawback and South Africa will need to compensate for this by preparing thoroughly for the tournament on home soil. As with previous sporting events in the country, they are sure to have a passionate support backing them. The side failed to score a single goal in the 2006 African Cup of Nations and immediately afterwards set about finding a new manager who could lead them during the 2010 World Cup. Parreira was their choice but it has not been plain sailing. The Brazilian briefly left for family reasons, after which he coached Fluminese in his homeland, before returning in October of this year. They showed how far they have come with a good showing at this year's Confederations Cup, where they finished fourth out of eight teams. However, the team remains disjointed and there are fears that they could be embarrassed. Best: Quarter-final (1970, 1986) World ranking: 15 Mexico made sure of their 14th appearance at the finals with a game to spare after a comprehensive 4-1 victory over El Salvador - despite a swarm of bees in the goalmouth halting play for 10 minutes. Javier Aguirre's side won six of their nine games to seize the initiative in the group after a stuttering under previous coach Sven-Goran Eriksson. Team captain Rafael Marquez has praised coach Aguirre for bringing back the team's belief following Eriksson's disappointing reign. The no-nonsense Aguirre has certainly improved the side and they are likely to prove tricky opponents in South Africa, especially in matches at altitude. Barcelona defender Marquez is their star man, but Deportivo La Coruna midfielder Andrés Guardado and Arsenal striker Carlos Vela are both talented performers, while West Ham striker Guillermo Franco is becoming something of a cult hero at Upton Park. Best: Winners (1930, 1950) World ranking: 19 Two-time world champions Uruguay clinched the 32nd and final place in South Africa with a 2-1 aggregate victory over Costa Rica via the play-offs. Oscar Tabarez's men will reflect on their priceless 1-0 victory in San Jose in the first leg, which meant all they needed was to avoid defeat in Montevideo in the second leg. They took the lead through Sebastian Abreu and although Walter Centeno equalised for Costa Rica, the visitors failed to level the tie. In the South American qualifying group, Uruguay were the epitome of inconsistency - winning six, drawing six and losing six. Of all the teams who qualified from the group, Uruguay beat only Paraguay. Uruguay possess some talented players who regularly do the business for their club sides but have rarely produced on the international stage. Case in point is Atletico Madrid striker Diego Forlan whose goalscoring record is hugely impressive in La Liga but his international form less so. However, if their b |
In which opera do the characters 'Annina', 'Alfredo Germont' and 'Duophol' appear? | La Traviata (Verdi) - Synopsis La Traviata - Synopsis An Opera by Giuseppe Verdi Opera in three acts by Verdi; words by Francesco Maria Piave, after the play "La Dame aux Camelias," by Alexandre Dumas, fils. Produced Fenice Theatre, Venice, March 6, 1853. London, May 24, 1856, with Piccolomini. Paris, in French, December 6, 1856; in Italian, October 27, 1864, with Christine Nilsson. New York, Academy of Music, December 3, 1856, with La Grange (Violetta), Brignoli (Alfredo), and Amodio (Germont père). Nilsson, Patti, Melba, Sembrich and Tetrazzini have been among famous interpreters of the rôle of Violetta in America. Galli-Curci first sang Violetta in this country in Chicago, December 1, 1916. CHARACTERS ALFREDO GERMONT, lover of VIOLETTA
Tenor GIORGIO GERMONT, his father
Baritone GASTONE DE LETORIERES
. Tenor BARON DAUPHOL, a rival of ALFREDO
. Bass MARQUIS DOBIGNY
Bass GIUSEPPE, servant to VIOLETTA
. Tenor VIOLETTA VALERY, a courtesan
Soprano FLORA BERVOIX, her friend
.. Mezzo-Soprano ANNINA, confidante of VIOLETTA
Soprano Ladies and gentlemen who are friends and guests in the houses of Violetta and Flora; servants and masks; dancers and guests as matadors, picadors, and gypsies. Time: Louis XVI. Place: Paris and vicinity. Bianca Bianchi in the role of Violetta Valery in Verdi's opera, La Traviata, in a production at the Wiener Hofoper, Vienna, Austria. Photo: Rudolf Krziwanek. At its production in Venice in 1853 "La Traviata" was a failure, for which various reasons can be advanced. The younger Dumass play, "La Dame aux Camelias, " familiar to English playgoers under the incorrect title of "Camille," is a study of modern life and played in modern costume. When Piave reduced his "Traviata" libretto from the play, he retained the modern period. This is said to have non-plussed an audience accustomed to operas laid in the past and given in "costume." But the chief blame for the fiasco appears to have rested with the singers. Graziani, the Alfredo, was hoarse. Salvini-Domatelli, the Violetta, was inordinately stout. The result was that the scene of her death as a consumptive was received with derision. Varesi, the baritone, who sang Giorgio Germont, who does not appear until the second act, and is of no importance save in that part of the opera, considered the role beneath his reputation -- notwithstanding Germonts beautiful solo, "Di Provenza" -- and was none too cheerful over it. There is evidence in Verdis correspondence that the composer had complete confidence in the merits of his score, and attributed its failure to its interpreters. When the opera was brought forward again a year later, the same city which had decried it as a failure acclaimed it a success. On this occasion, however, the period of the action different from that of the play. It was set back to the time of Louis XIV, and costumed accordingly. There is, however, no other opera today in which this matter of costume is so much a go-as-you-please affair for the principals, as it is in "La Traviata." I do not recall if Christine Nilsson dressed Violetta according to the Louis XIV period, or not; but certainly Adelina Patti and Marcella Sembrich, both of whom I heard many times in the role (and each of them the first time they sang it here) wore the conventional evening gown of modern times. To do this has become entirely permissible for prima donnas in this character. Meanwhile the Alfredo may dress according to the Louis XIV period, or wear the swallow-tail costume of today, or compromise, as some do, and wear the swallow-tail coat and modern waist-coast with knee-breeches and black silk stockings. As if even this diversity were not yet quite enough, the most notable Germont of recent years, Renaud, who, at the Manhattan Opera House, sang the role with the most exquisite refinement, giving a portrayal as finished as a genre painting by Meissonier, wore the costume of a gentleman of Provence of, perhaps, the middle of the last century. But, as I ha |
What is the alternative name for the bird Philomel? | Philomel | Define Philomel at Dictionary.com philomel Greek 1350-1400 1350-1400; earlier Philomele, Philomela (< Middle French philomèle) < Latin Philomēla < Greek Philómēla Philomela ; replacing Middle English Philomene < Medieval Latin Philomēna, dissimilated variant of Philomēla Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for philomel Expand Historical Examples Fresh Fields John Burroughs Poor old philomel Whiffet raised his hands in dismay: “I did not mean for you to sing!” British Dictionary definitions for philomel Expand poetic names for a nightingale Word Origin C14 philomene, via Medieval Latin from Latin philomēla, from Greek 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 philomel Expand n. "nightingale," late 14c., from Greek Philomela, poetic name of the nightingale, in mythology the daughter of Pandion, transformed into a nightingale; probably literally "lover of song," from philos "loving" + melos "a tune, song;" but perhaps "lover of apples" (Greek mela). In the myth, proper name of Pandion's daughter, who was turned into a nightingale (Ovid). Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper |
Marsala is a fortified wine from which island? | Whisky in Marsala wine casks - Whisky.com Whisky in Marsala wine casks Contents 5. Whisky Examples 1. The Origin The Marsala wine is a fortified Italian wine that comes from the city of Marsala on the island of Sicily. Sicily is the big island in between Italy and Tunisia in the Mediterranean sea. The climate is mild with temperatures varying from 13°C (55°F) to 29°C(84°F). The European Community protected the term Marsala for wine that is produced inside Italy. 2. Production and post treatment The most unique feature of the Marsala wine is the special maturation method. The locals call their special maturation method Perpetuum. This word came from the wine (not fortified) that had been produced on Sicily before. In the Perpetuum method the casks are never emptied completely. The casks are filled with the latest harvest, matured and then drawn off in respect to the necessary demand. When the next harvest is ready the casks are then filled up again. This means every Marsala wine is a combination of different vintages. The difference between the indigenous Perpetuum wine and the Marsala wine is that the Marsala has been fortified by brandy to make it more durable on long sea journeys. 3. Effect on the taste The Marsala wine has a sweet, complex, spicy and sometimes nutty aroma. This is also reflected in the whisky that had a Marsala wine maturation or finish. Usually the spiciness and taste of the Marsala is used to make the famous Chicken Marsala. 4. Effect on the colour The different Marsala wines come in different colours, ranging from dark amber to a light brown tone. The Marsala wines chosen for the whisky maturation are usually made from sweet, dark Marsala wine. So the Marsala wine finishes and maturations are usually darker than normal whiskies. 5. Whisky Examples |
Which car company produces the 'Stilo' model? | Fiat Stilo (2001 - 2007) review review | Car review | RAC Drive BY ANDY ENRIGHT Introduction If we mention how Fiat have massively changed over the years from producing buzzy little contraptions to a company turning out some genuinely well built vehicles, it tends to invoke exasperated calls from the press office. So we won't. Let's just concentrate instead on the very agreeably screwed together Stilo, a car that Fiat can be rightly proud of. Now arriving on the used market in meaningful numbers, this is a vehicle that may not have caught the imagination of the British public but could nevertheless make a very convincing used buy. Models Models Covered: 3 and 5dr hatch, 5dr MultiWagon estate [1.2, 1.6, 1.8, 2.4 petrol, 1.9 diesel (Active, Active Sport, Dynamic, GT, Abarth)] History The Stilo replaced two model lines when it was introduced in 2001. Despite walking off with the European Car Of The Year award in 1996, the Bravo (and its Brava five-door sibling) never really made the grade in a market that was soon to be blitzed by the Ford Focus and the Vauxhall Astra. The Stilo was a car that took Fiat out of an era of so-so build quality and into a new market where it could compete head to head with premium brands like Volkswagen and Toyota. That was the script anyway. Unfortunately for Fiat, there was a significant lag between the product coming up to snuff and the public's realisation. This means that while the rest of the British car buying public struggle to come to terms with the fact that the Stilo is a class act, you can snap them up on the used market for considerably less than they should - on merit - sell for. In early 2004, the trim levels were realigned and the 5-door model received some small revisions to its rear end. The new Bravo arrived to replace the Stilo in 2007. What You Get Bar perhaps safety, no other area of car design has progressed so far so fast as that of interior fit and finish. Drive a ten-year-old car, even the best built - a Mercedes S-class for instance - and the interior fit and finish will feel cheap next to the Stilo. This is precisely the effect that Fiat were after. The expensively 'slush-moulded' fascia and the attention to detail paid to the colour combinations, the materials chosen in the cabin and the sheer design input distance the Stilo from the best of yesteryear. It also stacks up favourably against the cream of today's crop, and Fiat managed to pull this off without demanding too much additional outlay from the end customer. Like the Brava and Bravo lines that it replaced, the Stilo looks quite different in three and five-door guises. Although the two variants sit on the same floorpan, the engineers have cleverly teased the five-door bodyshell into a shape 50mm higher, 28mm wider and 66mm longer. The airiness of the interior is helped by the option of a full-length sunroof, dubbed the Sky Window by Fiat, which makes the five-door car's interior feel as spacious as current class leaders such as the Peugeot 307 and Honda Civic. What the Stilo five-door pulls off more cleverly than both these rivals is the incorporation of a number of ideas from MPVs such as sliding and reclining rear seats, folding tray tables and a multitude of cubbies, drawers, boxes and cupholders. The three-door model is a different proposition. Lower, more aggressive and to most, more attractive, it shares only bonnet headlamps and grille with its more practical sibling. Drop into the driving seat after driving the five-door and you'll do just that - drop. With a seating position 50mm lower, you hunker down into the car. Drive the cars in the opposite order and you'll feel as if you're perched on a barstool. Should you need more space, the Stilo Multi Wagon delivers it in spades. Of all the conversions from hatchback to estate, the Stilo is probably the most successful. Whether you view this is a tribute to the estate's stylists or an indictment of the five-door hatch it was spawned from is up to you, but the end result is agreeably good looking. What's more, it offers a no-nonsense approach, rejecting the |
In the 1974 comedy TV series 'It Ain't Half Hot Mum' who played the part of 'Gunner Beaumont'? | It Ain't Half Hot Mum (Series) - TV Tropes It Ain't Half Hot Mum You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share Series / It Ain't Half Hot Mum × Clockwise from top: BSM "Shut Up" Williams, "Lofty" Sugden, and "Gloria" Beaumont. Meet the gang 'cause the boys are here, The boys to entertain you! With music and laughter to help you on your way, We're raising the rafters with a hey-hey-hey! With songs and sketches and jokes old and new, With us about, you won't feel blue! So meet the gang 'cause the boys are here, The boys to entertain you! B-O-Y-S - boys to entertain you! Yet another vintage BBC sitcom from before the days of political correctness. It Ain't Half Hot, Mum was written by the creators of Dad's Army and featured many of the same tropes and stock characters. The show, which broadcast between 1974 and 1981, was about the adventures of a Royal Artillery Concert Party stationed in India (later Burma) during World War II. Nominally in charge of things were officers Lieutenant Colonel Charles Reynolds (Donald Hewlett), a stereotypical, stiff-upper-lip British army officer, and Captain Jonathan Ashwood (Michael Knowles), Reynolds' none too bright second-in-command. Actually in charge of things was the hard-as-nails Battery Sergeant Major Bryn "Shut Up" Williams (Windsor Davies), the only true soldier among the main cast, and always quick to seize any excuse to berate the motley assortment of actors and musicians under his command. The performers included Jewish Bombardiernote Equivalent to a corporal. "Solly" Solomons (George Layton), the resident leading man; effeminate Gunner/Bombardier "Gloria" Beaumont (Melvyn Hayes), the resident leading lady; comically short and fat Gunner Harold "Lofty" Sugden (Don Estelle), who possessed a remarkable singing voice; inept but eager ventriloquist Gunner Nigel "Parky" Parkins (Christopher Mitchell), whom Williams suspects might be his son as he had a romantic affair with Parkins' mother years earlier; upper-class, university-educated pianist Gunner Jonathan "Paderewski" Graham (John Clegg); tough Scottish strongman Gunner "Atlas" Mackintosh (Stuart McGugan); bird caller and later George Formby impersonator Gunner "Nobby" Clark (Kenneth MacDonald); and the perpetually eating paper tearer Gunner "Nosher" Evans (Mike Kinsey). Natives included "bearer" Rangi Ram (Michael Bates),note Bates, though Caucasian, was at least born in India. a confidante to all; "char wallah" Mohammed (Dino Shafeek), who sold tea from a kettle and later replaced Rangi as bearer following Bates' death; Indian "punkah wallah" Rumzan (Babar Bhatti), who frequently displayed Hidden Depths of intelligence and savvy; and Chinese cook Ah Syn (Andy Ho), who replaced Rumzan in the final series. Common plot devices included conflict with the Indian locals, Sergeant Major's belief that Gunner Parkins might be his son, and his attempts to have the Concert Party "posted up the jungle". Eventually he was successful, and from the fifth series onwards the action relocated to Burma. The Concert Party would usually perform a musical number Once an Episode . Tropes included: AB Negative : In the episode "It's a Wise Child", Rangi steals Williams and Parkins' medical records, and the Concert Party discover that Parkins has Type O blood while Williams has Type AB blood, meaning he cannot be Parkins' father. However, since this would remove Williams' reason to keep Parkins from being posted up the jungle, throwing the door open to the rest of them being likewise posted, they doctor Parkins' record to list his blood type as AB before Williams can see it. Acceptable Targets : Used and subverted in-universe when the Concert Party appears in a propaganda film for the US Army, but the men are horrified at the portrayal of both the British Army and the Japanese. When Graham asks a US officer if all Japanese people really have buck teeth and defective eyesight, he is told "They do for American audiences!" Eventually, Sugden accidentally erases the film, and all breathe a sigh of relief. Armed Farces : The |
Who was the first woman, after the Queen, to be featured on the reverse of a British banknote? | Politicians join fight to keep women on British banknotes - Telegraph Women's Politics Politicians join fight to keep women on British banknotes Exclusive: David Cameron has been called upon by 46 female Labour MPs and peers, including Harriet Harman, the party’s deputy leader, and Yvette Cooper, the shadow home secretary, to back a campaign to keep a woman on British banknotes. Elizabeth Fry is being replaced by Sir Winston Churchill. By Emma Barnett , Women's Editor 7:00AM BST 21 Jun 2013 Comments The outgoing Bank of England governor, Sir Mervyn King announced in April 2013 that Sir Winston Churchill will replace social reformer Elizabeth Fry on the face of the new five pound notes from 2016. The decision means that there will be no women represented for their contributions to the country’s history on the British banknote, apart from Her Majesty the Queen. Now 46 members of Parliament and of the House of Lords have written letters to both the Prime Minister and the Bank of England’s Court of Directors in a bid to reverse the decision. The letter to the Bank calls for the decision to be reviewed and for the Court, which is made up of the Bank of England’s non executive directors, who scrutinise its decisions, to discuss the issue at its next meeting. A copy of the document seen by Telegraph Wonder Women says: “We ask that you seek to review the decision about Elizabeth Fry and ensure that the Bank plays its role in celebrating the contribution of women to our country. We are sharing our letter with the Prime Minister to ask him to join us in raising these concerns and recognising the contribution of women across all spheres of public life. “We would welcome confirmation this correspondence will be discussed at your forthcoming meeting on the July 17 as well as a positive reply to our request.” Related Articles Marriage vows 24 Jun 2013 It is understood that the Court of Directors will indeed discuss the issue at their next meeting, after receiving the letter yesterday afternoon. Stella Creasy, the Labour MP and a shadow home affairs minister, who has led the campaign in Westminster, told The Telegraph that the letter wasn’t intended to deny Sir Winston a much deserved place on a banknote. “No one is having a pop at Sir Winston. He is a highly respected figure. But we are trying to draw attention to the consequences of taking Fry off. It’s about the message that a total absence of women, bar the Queen, from our banknotes sends to our society. We don’t understand the Bank’s decision,” she explained. “We want a commitment to the public representation of women in this country, and we believe the Prime Minister should join us.” Earlier this month the Bank said it would stand by its decision to remove Elizabeth Fry from the current £5 note, after being confronted by Caroline Criado-Perez, a women’s rights campaigner , who has launched an online petition , (with nearly 30,000 signatures at the time of writing) to keep a woman on British banknotes. She has now launched a legal challenge against the Bank of England, accusing them of ignoring the Equality Act. Yesterday the Women's Engineering Society also wrote to the Bank of England , calling for a female engineer to take her place on banknotes. Only one other woman has ever featured on a British banknote and that was Florence Nightingale. The MPs have suggested a number of other prominent women who could take their place on British tender: “There are many wonderful women whose contribution to our national life should be celebrated - for example Mary Seacole, Mary Wollstencraft, Emmeline Pankhurst or Rosalind Franklin.” Other high profile signatories of the letter include: Dame Tessa Jowell, the former shadow Olympics minister and Baroness Jan Royall, the leader of the House of Lords. A spokesman for the Bank of England said: “The Bank did consider the representation of women when selecting the next figure to feature on a banknote. The selection decision was made taking into account objectively selected criteria. Four candidates, three men a woman, were considered wh |
Which flower has the Latin name Convallaria majelis? | convallaria majalis Lily Of The Valley, European lily of the valley PFAF Plant Database Bloom Color: White. Main Bloom Time: Late spring, Mid spring. Form: Spreading or horizontal. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:390_Convallaria_majalis.jpg Physical Characteristics convallaria majalis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.3 m (1ft) at a fast rate. It is hardy to zone (UK) 3 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen in October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees, flies, self.The plant is self-fertile. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay and nutritionally poor soils. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry moist or wet soil. Synonyms Convallaria bracteata. Convallaria fragrans. Convallaria latifolia. Polygonatum majale. Habitats Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; not Deep Shade; Ground Cover; Bog Garden; Edible Uses A wine can be prepared from the flowers, mixed with raisins[183]. Medicinal Uses Plants For A Future can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally. Laxative ; Poultice ; Sedative . Lily of the valley has a long and proven reputation in herbal medicine in the treatment of heart complaints. It contains the glycosides convallarin and convallamarin which are powerful cardiac tonics and diuretics and are also used in allopathic medicine[244]. However, because of the plants potential toxic properties it should never be used without expert advice[9]. All parts of the plant are antispasmodic, cardiotonic, strongly diuretic, emetic, febrifuge, laxative and sedative[4, 7, 9, 21, 46, 165, 222, 254]. The plant is usually harvested when in flower and can be dried for later use[4], though it is stronger acting when fresh[238]. The inflorescence is said to be the most active medicinally and is often harvested separately[4]. An infusion of the flowers and roots is a digitalis substitute (obtained from Digitalis species), though less powerful, that is especially useful in the treatment of valvula heart diseases, cardiac debility, dropsy and chronic lung problems such as emphysema[4, 222, 254]. Lily of the valley encourages the heart to beat more slowly, regularly and efficiently, at the same time it is strongly diuretic, reducing blood volume and lowering blood pressure[254]. Its effect is less cumulative than digitalis which makes it safer for elderly patients[238]. It is often prescribed combined with the fruits of Crataegus spp[238]. An ointment made from the roots is used in the treatment of burns and to prevent scar tissue[222]. The German Commission E Monographs, a therapeutic guide to herbal medicine, approve Convallaria majalis : Lily Of The Valley for arrhythmia, cardiac insufficiency, nervous heart complaints (see [302] for critics of commission E). Other Uses Dye ; Essential . An essential oil is obtained from the flowers[46, 171]. It is used in perfumery and for snuff[238]. A green dye is obtained from the leaves in spring[13, 14, 115]. A yellow dye is obtained from the leaves in autumn[14]. Plants can be grown as a ground cover in woodland shade or in a shrubbery[200, 208]. As a garden ornamental it has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Cultivation details Landscape Uses:Border, Container, Erosion control, Ground cover, Massing, Specimen, Woodland. garden Succeeds in almost any situation, including the dense dry shade of large trees[1, 4, 24]. Prefers a position in semi-shade in a moderately fertile well-drained moist woodland soil[200, 208]. Grows well in heavy clay, sand or chalky soils[208]. Dislikes pure clay soils and boggy sites[233]. Plants are hardy to -20°c or lower[200]. A polymorphic species[200]. It is a very ornamental plan |
Which Cricket county's Twenty/20 team are known as the 'Dynamos'? | Durham Dyanmos Friends Life t20 season is now only days away! And the team kick off the 2013 campaign at home to Lancashire Lightning on 28th June. This will represent ten years of twenty20 action and weve decided to have a little look back over those years and let you pick your team of the decade! With some big names representing the Dynamos over the past ten years including Shaun Pollock, Shiv Chanderpaul, Ross Taylor and last year Herschelle Gibbs there is plenty of twenty20 talent to pick from. Or will it be the local lads like Phil Mustard, Neil Killeen and Paul Collingwood that make your line up? To see some of the contenders in action simply click on the following link: Durham Dynamos team of the decade . So what is your Durham Dyanmos team of the decade? Vote now on twitter @DurhamCricket and #bestXI |
In which 'James Bond' film did the character 'Honey Ryder' appear? | Honey Ryder - James Bond Characters Dr. No (1962) The Character in the Movie Honey Ryder was the leading Bond girl in Dr. No (1962). She was played by Ursula Andress, however due to her strong accent she was dubbed by Nikki van der Zyl. Earlier on in her life she travelled all around the Caribbean with her father, a marine biologist, studying the plants and fish in the many corals they visited. Her father died mysteriously when visiting crab key, an island just of the coast of Jamaica, although Honey knew it was no accident. Dr. No 's men had killed him. After her father died and she had no one left to protect her, her landlord raped her. She didn't let this go unpunished however and one night when he was asleep, she put a black widow spider under his mosquito net. It took him a whole week to die. Since her fathers death she lived alone and collected rare shells to make money. She seemed to be able to defend herself and she wasn't scared of Bond when she first met him. However she was scared when the diesel dragon came after them and Dr. No's men captured her and Bond. Later on, Honey was tied down near and the slowly rising water level would have drowned her, but Bond escaped and rescued her. Bond and Honey ran out of the place and stole a boat in which they drifted off into the sea, finally alone. The character in the book In Ian Fleming's novel Dr. No (1958), Honeychile Rider was a girl who had lived in a large house in the middle of a sugar cane field in the Beau Desert on the North coast near Morgan's harbour. When she was five, her parents were killed in a fire that burned down their home. After that, she lived in the cellars of the ruin's with her black nanny. Once when the cane was harvested, some of the snakes, scorpions and other animals who had lost their homes, came into the ruins and after a while they became like family to Honey, who fed them and looked after them. They would leave when the cane grew back and return to her when it was harvested again. When she was 15, her nanny died and she was left to fend for herself. A man named Mander, who owned the cane field came into the ruins drunk one day. Honey tried to stab him, but he was too strong. He punched her, knocking her out and breaking her nose and then raped her. Honey got her revenge by putting a black widow spider in his bed one night when he was sleeping. When she was eight, her nanny had found an encyclopedia among the ruins and Honey started at A. When she got to S at around age 18, she saw that some people sell shell's for a living. She used the only money she had to subscribe to a magazine and collected the shell's people were looking for. After she realized pretty shell's were not always the most valuable, she started collecting rare ones and made some money. She started going to crab key and she found some rare shell's that she got $5 each for. She worked out that she could pay for an operation to get her nose fixed in New York in just five years. She was at Crab Key, diving for shells when Bond first saw her. She was naked besides a leather belt with a hunting knife on her right hip and a green diving mask. She looked strong and muscular and had a wide mouth, deep blue eyes and blond hair. When Dr. No's men come with dogs to search for them, she reveals that she has escaped them many times and suggests hiding underwater, using bamboo sticks to breath. Her and bond were later captured, and Honey was tied to some rocks where she would eventually be eaten by crabs. She didn't die however, and managed to escape and meet up with Bond. She then left the island with him and they went together to New York where Bond payed for her nose operation. Honey was a very independent girl who had never been out of Jamaica. She only knew a world of nature before meeting Bond. Trivia and References to Honey Ryder In the 2001 James Bond movie Die Another Day, the leading Bond girl Jinx (played by Halle Berry) had a similar entrance to that of Honey Rider, walking out of the sea in a bikini, although in an orange bikini this time. In the music video for her song |
Who was the lyricist partner of Richard Rogers prior to Oscar Hammerstein? | Oscar Hammerstein II | The Stars | Broadway: The American Musical | PBS Composers, Lyricists & Writers Oscar Hammerstein II Oscar Clendenning Hammerstein II (1895-1960) was perhaps the most influential lyricist and librettist of the American theater. Major musicals for which he wrote the lyrics include “Show Boat,” “South Pacific,” “The King and I,” and “The Sound of Music.” Oscar Clendenning Hammerstein II was born into a great theatrical family on July 12, 1895, in New York City. His grandfather, Oscar I, was an opera impressario and showman. His father, William, was the manager of Hammerstein’s Victoria, one of the most famous vaudeville theaters of its day. His uncle, Arthur, was a well known producer. All were famous in their own right, but all would be eclipsed by the success of Oscar II, the third generation theater Hammerstein. Oscar, or “Ockie” (his lifelong nickname), dabbled in theatrical activities as a youth, but when it came time for a career choice his father pushed him away from the theater. Oscar went to Columbia University in preparation for a career in law. It was at Columbia, however, that Oscar’s career in theater actually began when, at age 19, he joined the Columbia University Players as a performer in the 1915 Varsity review “On Your Way.” He participated heavily in the Varsity shows for several years, first as a performer and later as a writer. It was at Columbia that Oscar first met the young man who would later collaborate with him and with Lorenz Hart, another Columbia alumnus: Richard Rodgers. Oscar Hammerstein II Richard Rodgers Stephen Sondheim After Oscar’s first year of law school, he convinced his uncle, Arthur, to hire him as an assistant stage manager on one of his upcoming shows. By 1919 he was promoted to production stage manager for all of Arthur’s shows. In his position as production stage manager Oscar was able to do some writing and re-writing on scripts in development. Eventually he was writing musical comedies of his own. His first success as a librettist came in 1922 with “Wildflower,” written with Otto Harbach. A more major success in 1924, “Rose-Marie,” written with Harbach, Rudolph Friml, and Herbert P. Stohart, led to his collaboration with composer Jerome Kern. Kern and Hammerstein had both been concerned with the “integrated musical,” a musical in which the book, lyrics, and score all grow from a central idea and all contribute to the story line. They adapted Edna Ferber’s sprawling novel about life on a Mississippi River boat into the landmark 1925 musical “Show Boat,” with Kern composing the score and Hammerstein writing the book and lyrics. “Show Boat” firmly established Oscar’s success and reputation as a writer and lyricist. In 1929 Oscar divorced his wife of 12 years, Myra Finn, and married Dorothy Blanchard Jacobson. The next decade turned out to be a happy one for Oscar personally, but unhappy professionally. He spent much of his time in Hollywood, working on contract to various studios. He discovered that he did not work well under the rigorous time demands of the movie industry, having achieved his greatest success with “Show Boat”‘s one year writing period. In 1942 he returned to New York with Dorothy and began leisurely work on an adaptation of Bizet’s “Carmen.” Oscar adapted the lyrics and story to create the Americanized, all-black “Carmen Jones.” The opera received great acclaim. “Show Boat” firmly established Oscar’s success and reputation as a writer and lyricist. When he had finished the libretto for “Carmen Jones,” Oscar was contacted by an old Columbia acquaintance, Richard Rodgers, whose partnership with Lorenz Hart had recently dissolved. Rodgers had read Lynn Riggs’ “Green Grow the Lilacs” and wanted to collaborate with Hammerstein on a musical adaptation for the Theatre Guild. Hammerstein had also read the play, and the two began work on the musical, tentatively titled “Away We Go!” Rodgers and Hammerstein worked toward the concept of the integrated musical, with Hammerstein writing most of the lyrics before Rodgers wrote the score, the reverse of |
By what name is the English entertainer and Disc Jockey James Wilson Vincent better known? | Jimmy Savile Video - Jimmy Savile Net Worth Jimmy Savile Video Read more... Jimmy Savile Jimmy Savile Net Worth is $30 Million. Jimmy Savile is Presenter | Disc jockey. Jimmy Savile Date of Birth is 1926-10-31. Jimmy Savile Nickname is Jimmy Saville, James Wilson Vincent Savile, Savile, Jimmy. Jimmy Savile Height is 1.74 m. Jimmy Savile Country is Leeds.. Sir James W... Jimmy Savile Net Worth is $30 Million. Jimmy Savile Net Worth is $30 Million. Jimmy Savile is Presenter | Disc jockey. Jimmy Savile Date of Birth is 1926-10-31. Jimmy Savile Nickname is Jimmy Saville, James Wilson Vincent Savile, Savile, Jimmy. Jimmy Savile Height is 1.74 m. Jimmy Savile Country is Leeds. Sir James Wilson Vincent Savile, OBE, KCSG , known professionally as Jimmy Savile, was an English DJ, television presenter, media personality and charity fundraiser. He hosted the BBC television show Jim'll Fix It, was the first and last presenter of the long-running BBC music chart show Top of the Pops, and raised an estimated ??40 million for charities. A year after his death, hundreds of allegations of child sex abuse and rape became public, leading the police to believe that Savile was a predatory sex offender, and may have been one of Britain's most prolific sexual offenders. Savile was conscripted to work in the coal mines as a Bevin Boy during the Second World War. He began a career playing records in, and later managing, dance halls. His media career started as a disc jockey at Radio Luxembourg in 1958 and on Tyne Tees Television in 1960, and he developed a reputation for eccentricity and flamboyance. At the BBC, he presented the first ed... |
What value American banknote has the United States Capitol on its reverse? | Six Kinds of United States Paper Currency Six Kinds of United States Paper Currency On 10 July 1929 the United States replaced its large size currency, like the Series 1923 Silver Certificate One Dollar bill above (click on the image for the reverse design), with small size notes, like the corresponding Series 1928 note following: The purpose of this change was simply to save some money on paper, but the timing inadvertently signified a new era in United States money. When the change was made there were no less than six kinds of United States paper currency, but only three months later the stock market crash ushered in the era of the Great Depression, during which three of those kinds of currency would disappear. Thirty years later, two of the remaining kinds of currency would also disappear, leaving only one. The six kinds of currency in 1929, colored coded with the colors of their seals and serial numbers, and with the denominations they were issued in series 1928 and 1929 (though not always in those years themselves), were: United States Notes (Series 1928: $1 $2 $5) Go! Gold Certificates (Series 1928: $10 $20 $50 $100 $500 $1000 $5000 $10,000) Go! National Bank Notes (Series 1929: $5 $10 $20 $50 $100) Go! Silver Certificates (Series 1928: $1) Go! Federal Reserve Bank Notes (Series 1929: $5 $10 $20 $50 $100) Go! Federal Reserve Notes (Series 1928: $5 $10 $20 $50 $100 $500 $1000 $5000 $10,000) Go! The three kinds of currency that remained after the Depression were: United States Notes (Series 1953: $2 $5) Go! Silver Certificates (Series 1953: $5 $10 -- Series 1957: $1) Go! Federal Reserve Notes (Series 1950: $5 $10 $20 $50 $100) Go! And all that remained by 1970 were: Federal Reserve Notes (Series 1969: $1 $5 $10 $20 $50 $100 -- Series 1976: $2) Go! . The origin and nature of these kinds of currency will be considered below. Although the color of the seals and serial numbers on Gold Certificates was yellow, here orange is used for greater contrast. The reverse of large note Gold Certificates had actually been orange, "goldbacks" as opposed to "greenbacks"; but small note Gold Certificates were made "greenbacks" also. (That was reversed with series 1934 Gold Certificates, which again had orange reverses, but those notes never circulated to the public). That was part of a process to unify the design of all the currency. The variety of large note design gave way to common elements and a common look for the small notes. This changed little over the years, until a radically redesigned $100 bill was introduced in the 1990's, inaugurating a gradual change in all the currency for security reasons. United States currency had never featured anti-counterfeiting devices like watermarked paper and security threads, which had appeared in foreign money decades earlier. All the small notes featured a portrait of Washington for the $1 note, Jefferson for $2, Lincoln for $5, Hamilton for $10, Jackson for $20, Grant for $50, Franklin for $100, McKinley for $500, Cleveland for $1000, Madison for $5000, and Chase for the $10,000. When one series of $100,000 notes was issued (1934 Gold Certificates), Wilson was put on them. Although these portraits are often called "dead presidents," three of them, Hamilton, Franklin, and Chase, were never Presidents. Large notes had featured many more portraits, including Martha Washington, William Tecumseh Sherman, John Marshall, James Monroe, the Sioux Indian Takokainyanka, Samuel F.B. Morse, and many others. Salmon P. Chase, on the $10,000 bill, was an old Abolitionist lawyer and politician (from the pre-Republican Liberty Party). As it happened, he was appointed by Abraham Lincoln to be Secretary of the Treasury and was responsible both for the introduction of federal paper money during the Civil War and for the motto "In God We Trust," which was introduced on the coinage at that time (but which did not appear on currency until 1957). In 1864 Chase was appointed Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, and in that capacity he ruled that the "Legal Tender" United States Notes had |
What was the famous slogan used by Clinton's campaign team in the 1992 Presidential campaign to remind them of the Key issue of the election? | Bill Clinton: Campaigns and Elections—Miller Center About the Administration The Campaign and Election of 1992: Bill Clinton easily defeated the leading Democratic contenders in the 1992 primaries, despite charges about having avoided the Vietnam draft and his rumored affairs with women. He dealt with the infidelity issue on national television in an interview in which he admitted to having caused "pain" in his marriage. Although he said he had smoked pot as a college student, he added that he "didn't inhale," which struck his critics as disingenuous. Most voters seemed unconcerned with his private life or his stand on a war that had ended many years before. His opponent, President George H.W. Bush, ran a lackluster campaign that failed to convert his great successes in foreign affairs into a convincing argument to reelect him. Republican die-hards never forgave Bush for having broken his 1988 promise to not raise taxes. Middle-class Americans, moreover, had grown increasingly upset over Bush's refusal to act on the economic recession that had settled on the nation. Presidential Speech Archive Clinton pounded hard on the advantages given to the rich by the Reagan revolution, the Reagan-Bush $300 billion deficit, and the dire economic prospects that faced America's younger generation. His campaign handlers, led by political strategist James Carville, posted a sign at Clinton headquarters that sprightly summarized the Clinton message: "It's the economy, stupid." The Bush campaign was not helped by the emergence of billionaire Ross Perot's independent candidacy, which Perot personally financed. His "United We Stand, America" citizens group promised a White House dedicated to patriotism, candor, honesty, and a balanced budget. Dissatisfied voters of all stripes flocked to his call, creating one of the most powerful third-party movements in American history. Although Perot drew support from both Republicans and Democrats, he probably hurt Bush disproportionately more than Clinton, owing to his harsh attacks against the incumbent and the timing of both his departure and re-entry into the 1992 campaign. But ultimately Perot's candidacy was damaged beyond repair by his own inconstant commitment to running—a posture that benefited the Clinton challenge. On November 3, Clinton received more than twice the number of Electoral College votes than did Bush. Perot drew support from both parties, winning approximately 19 percent of the popular vote but no electoral votes. Clinton had delivered on his promise to do well in traditional Democratic strongholds, to win back large numbers of Reagan Democrats, and to attract middle-class Republicans. However, when his vote is compared to the combined Bush and Perot totals in 1992, it is clear that Clinton was a minority President. On the other hand, a larger percentage (55 percent) of the electorate voted in 1992 than in 1988, 1984, and 1980. And when the Clinton and Perot popular vote totals are combined (62 percent), the 1992 election amounts to a dramatic vote for change. The Campaign and Election of 1994 Midway through his first term in office, Clinton's reelection prospects were dim, given the stunning victory of Republicans in the 1994 off-year elections. For the first time in forty years, both houses of Congress were controlled by Republican lawmakers. And almost everyone blamed Clinton. His campaign promise to reform the nation's health care system was soundly defeated. His controversial executive order lifting the ban against homosexuals in the military enraged conservatives and failed to generate significant public support. Clinton's work on behalf of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) split the Democrats, many of whom feared the loss of jobs to Mexico and Canada. Additionally, a barrage of political and personal scandals plagued the Clinton administration in its first term. The most damaging issue surrounded charges that the Clintons had illegally profited from their involvement with a failed savings and loan that had dealings in Arkansas real estate on the Whitewater R |
Who was the first female head of MI5? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 16 | 1993: Secret Service goes public 1993: Secret Service goes public Britain's internal security service, MI5, has held the first photocall in its 84-year history. Stella Rimington, 56, became the first Director General of the MI5 to pose openly for cameras at the launch of a brochure outlining the organisation's activities She was made the first female head of MI5 last year - following another unprecedented public announcement - after 22 years in the service. Journalists were invited to their first official briefing by a senior MI5 official where they were warned that this was not the beginning of "a great avalanche of openness". The new booklet reveals nearly half of MI5's work concerns domestic terrorism, particularly the IRA. Only 5% of its activities involve subversion and the remaining workload is shared between threats generated abroad and counter espionage. I think it's right that the public should be consulted about this agency Home Secretary Michael Howard Being in public life is not sufficient justification for investigation. Very few operational details appear in the 36-page brochure, although the methodologies are listed as eavesdropping, surveillance, telephone-tapping and agents. There is also an address for public correspondence about matters of national security. The security service was only given legal recognition four years ago in the 1989 Security Service Act. Home Secretary Michael Howard, who was at today's launch, said: "I think it's right that the public should be consulted about this agency, this service which does so much to help protect us." Shadow Home Secretary Tony Blair has called for an independent parliamentary committee to oversee the work MI5 does in the public interest. The Secret Service Bureau was founded in 1909 by Prime Minister Herbert Asquith in response to the expansion of the German Navy. By 1939 it had 30 officers and today numbers about 2,000, with an equal number of men and women, 50% of whom are aged below 40, often recruited straight from university. |
Who was the Roman goddess of the youth? | HEBE - Greek Goddess of Youth, Cupbearer of the Gods (Roman Juventas) Hebe Translation Youth (hêbê) Wedding of Heracles and Hebe, Athenian red-figure pyxis C5th B.C., University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology HEBE was the goddess of youth and the cupbearer of the gods who served ambrosia at the heavenly feast. She was also the patron goddess of the young bride and an attendant of the goddess Aphrodite . Herakles (Heracles) received Hebe in marriage upon his ascension to Olympos, a wedding which reconciled the hero with Hebe's mother Hera. In Greek vase painting Hebe was depicted either as the bride of Herakles, or the cupbearer of the gods, pouring ambrosia from a pitcher. Sometimes she had wings like the goddesses Iris and Nike . Hebe's male counterpart was the boy Ganymedes and her opposite number was Geras (Old Age). She may have been equated with Selene's daughter Pandeia . Her Roman name was Juventas. FAMILY OF HEBE PARENTS ZEUS & HERA (Hesiod Theogony 921, Homer Odyssey 11. 601, Pindar Isthmian Ode 4, Apollodorus 1.13, Pausanias 2.13.3, Aelian On Animals 17.46, Hyginus Preface) OFFSPRING ALEXIARES , ANIKETOS (by Herakles) (Apollodorus 2.158) ENCYCLOPEDIA HEBE (Hêbê), the personification of youth, is described as a daughter of Zeus and Hera (Apollod. i. 3. § 1.), and is, according to the Iliad (iv. 2), the minister of the gods, who fills their cups with nectar; she assists Hera in putting the horses to her chariot (v. 722); and she bathes and dresses her brother Ares (v. 905). According to the Odyssey (xi. 603; comp. Hes. Theog. 950), she was married to Heracles after his apotheosis. Later traditions, however, describe her as having become by Heracles the mother of two sons, Alexiares and Anticetus (Apollod. ii. 7. § 7), and as a divinity who had it in her power to make persons of an advanced age young again. (Ov. Met. ix. 400, &c.) She was worshipped at Athens, where she had an altar in the Cynosarges, near one of Heracles. (Paus. i. 19. § 3.) Under the name of the female Ganymedes (Ganymeda) or Dia, she was worshipped in a sacred grove at Sicyon and Phlius. (Paus. ii. 13. § 3; Strab. viii. p. 382.) At Rome the goddess was worshipped under the corresponding name of Juventas, and that at a very early time, for her chapel on the Capitol existed before the temple of Jupiter was built there; and she, as well as Terminus, is said to have opposed the consecration of the temple of Jupiter. (Liv. v. 54.) Another temple of Juventas, in the Circus Maximus, was vowed by the consul M. Livius, after the defeat of Hasdrubal, in B. C. 207, and was consecrated 16 years afterwards. (Liv. xxxvi. 36 ; comp. xxi. 62; Dionys. iv. 15, where a temple of Juventas is mentioned as early as the reign of Servius Tullius; August. de Civ. Dei, iv. 23; Plin. H. N. xxix. 4, 14, xxxv. 36, 22.) Source: Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology. CLASSICAL LITERATURE QUOTES Hebe and the feast of the gods, Athenian red-figure kylix C5th B.C., Antikensammlung Berlin Hesiod, Theogony 921 ff (trans. Evelyn-White) (Greek epic C8th or C7th B.C.) : "Lastly, he [Zeus] made Hera his blooming wife: and she was joined in love with the king of gods and men, and brought forth Hebe and Ares and Eileithyia." Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 1. 13 (trans. Aldrich) (Greek mythographer C2nd A.D.) : "Zeus married Hera and fathered Hebe, Eileithyia." Callimachus, Iambi Fragment 202 (trans. Trypanis) (Greek poet C3rd B.C.) : "Mousa (Muse), I will sing for the little maid . . ((lacuna)) once when Hera was celebrating the feast of the seventh day of her daughter's birth [Hebe], the gods sitting on Olympos (Olympus) quarrelled, who would honour the child with the most beautiful gift . . ((lacuna)) Tritonis [Athena] brought many toys of cunning workmanship shrewdly carved, and many came from the guardian of the Apian Isthmos (Isthmus) [Poseidon], toys more precious than gold. The gods in amicable rivalry vied with one another in offering gifts. But you, Delian Apollon . . you said the following ‘Phoibos (Phoebus), you must try your skilful art [music] which |
'Mr. Lockwood' rents 'Thrushcross Grange' and asks the housekeeper 'Nelly Dean' to tell him about the landlord and his family. This is the basis of which novel? | SparkNotes: Wuthering Heights: Plot Overview Wuthering Heights Context Character List In the late winter months of 1801, a man named Lockwood rents a manor house called Thrushcross Grange in the isolated moor country of England. Here, he meets his dour landlord, Heathcliff, a wealthy man who lives in the ancient manor of Wuthering Heights, four miles away from the Grange. In this wild, stormy countryside, Lockwood asks his housekeeper, Nelly Dean, to tell him the story of Heathcliff and the strange denizens of Wuthering Heights. Nelly consents, and Lockwood writes down his recollections of her tale in his diary; these written recollections form the main part of Wuthering Heights. Nelly remembers her childhood. As a young girl, she works as a servant at Wuthering Heights for the owner of the manor, Mr. Earnshaw, and his family. One day, Mr. Earnshaw goes to Liverpool and returns home with an orphan boy whom he will raise with his own children. At first, the Earnshaw children—a boy named Hindley and his younger sister Catherine—detest the dark-skinned Heathcliff. But Catherine quickly comes to love him, and the two soon grow inseparable, spending their days playing on the moors. After his wife’s death, Mr. Earnshaw grows to prefer Heathcliff to his own son, and when Hindley continues his cruelty to Heathcliff, Mr. Earnshaw sends Hindley away to college, keeping Heathcliff nearby. Three years later, Mr. Earnshaw dies, and Hindley inherits Wuthering Heights. He returns with a wife, Frances, and immediately seeks revenge on Heathcliff. Once an orphan, later a pampered and favored son, Heathcliff now finds himself treated as a common laborer, forced to work in the fields. Heathcliff continues his close relationship with Catherine, however. One night they wander to Thrushcross Grange, hoping to tease Edgar and Isabella Linton, the cowardly, snobbish children who live there. Catherine is bitten by a dog and is forced to stay at the Grange to recuperate for five weeks, during which time Mrs. Linton works to make her a proper young lady. By the time Catherine returns, she has become infatuated with Edgar, and her relationship with Heathcliff grows more complicated. When Frances dies after giving birth to a baby boy named Hareton, Hindley descends into the depths of alcoholism, and behaves even more cruelly and abusively toward Heathcliff. Eventually, Catherine’s desire for social advancement prompts her to become engaged to Edgar Linton, despite her overpowering love for Heathcliff. Heathcliff runs away from Wuthering Heights, staying away for three years, and returning shortly after Catherine and Edgar’s marriage. When Heathcliff returns, he immediately sets about seeking revenge on all who have wronged him. Having come into a vast and mysterious wealth, he deviously lends money to the drunken Hindley, knowing that Hindley will increase his debts and fall into deeper despondency. When Hindley dies, Heathcliff inherits the manor. He also places himself in line to inherit Thrushcross Grange by marrying Isabella Linton, whom he treats very cruelly. Catherine becomes ill, gives birth to a daughter, and dies. Heathcliff begs her spirit to remain on Earth—she may take whatever form she will, she may haunt him, drive him mad—just as long as she does not leave him alone. Shortly thereafter, Isabella flees to London and gives birth to Heathcliff’s son, named Linton after her family. She keeps the boy with her there. Thirteen years pass, during which Nelly Dean serves as Catherine’s daughter’s nursemaid at Thrushcross Grange. Young Catherine is beautiful and headstrong like her mother, but her temperament is modified by her father’s gentler influence. Young Catherine grows up at the Grange with no knowledge of Wuthering Heights; one day, however, wandering through the moors, she discovers the manor, meets Hareton, and plays together with him. Soon afterwards, Isabella dies, and Linton comes to live with Heathcliff. Heathcliff treats his sickly, whining son even more cruelly than he treated the boy’s mother. Three years later, Catherine mee |
Which city completes, and is the site of the main campus of '........ Solent University'? | Southampton Solent University Join over 49,000 Solent students worldwide About Southampton Solent University Home to a diverse student community, Solent University is dedicated to enabling learners of all backgrounds to become enterprising citizens and responsible leaders. At the heart of the city Solent's campus is located in the heart of Southampton city centre. We have strong local ties and are heavily involved in the cultural development of the region. Strong international ties Our international students come from over 100 countries - we're always keen to develop existing relationships and explore new opportunities. First-class facilities Our facilities are at the forefront of today’s fast-changing technology, allowing both students and businesses to make use of the very best resources. Enhancing employability Our industry-focused courses produce confident and highly employable graduates. In the sector, we rank in the top 20 for the creation of graduate start-ups. |
What is the nickname of Hull City F.C.? | NewsNow: Hull City News, Hull Transfer News & Rumours 20 Jan 07:05 About our Hull City news... NewsNow aims to be the world's most accurate and comprehensive Hull City news aggregator, bringing you the latest Tigers headlines from the best Hull sites and other key national and regional sports sources. Breaking news from each site is brought to you automatically and continuously 24/7, within around 10 minutes of publication. N.B. Relevance is automatically assessed so some headlines not qualifying as Hull City news might appear - please feel free to contact us regarding any persistent issues. [Read more] |
Which king knighted air pioneers Alcock and Brown? | 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 'Trigger' in 'Only Fools And Horses'? | Roger Lloyd-Pack dead: Only Fools star Trigger dies from pancreatic cancer aged 69 | Daily Mail Online comments Roger Lloyd-Pack has died aged 69: The Only Fools And Horses star died of pancreatic cancer on Wednesday night Charming and brilliant, passionate about Left-wing causes and with ambitions to play King Lear, Roger Lloyd Pack was nothing like the dim-witted street-sweeper Trigger he played in Only Fools And Horses. But the actor, who has died aged 69, will forever be fondly remembered as the Only Fools character whose idiotic reflections on life would invariably reduce TV audiences to helpless laughter. His agent Maureen Vincent said he had suffered from pancreatic cancer and had died at home surrounded by his family. The BBC said that he had been too unwell to appear in the one-off new episode of Only Fools which is due to be broadcast this March, in which most of the old cast will be reunited. Sir David Jason, Del Boy in the series, regretted his absence and told yesterday of his ‘fondness’ for his sitcom co-star. ‘I was very saddened to hear of Roger’s passing,’ he said. ‘He was a very quiet, kind and unassuming actor who was a pleasure to work with. ‘Although he played the simple soul of Trigger in Only Fools And Horses, he was a very intelligent man and a very fine actor capable of many roles. I shall remember him for all the good times we had together.’ Father Ted creator Graham Linehan was also among those who paid tribute. He said: ‘Trigger was an ancestor to [the even more dim-witted] Father Dougal and I’m glad I once had a chance to tell him so.’ RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share John Challis, best known as Boycie in Only Fools, was distraught, saying: ‘I spoke to Roger two days ago. It is very sad and very distressing. ‘My thoughts are with his family. He was a remarkable man and he’ll be missed. Roger is irreplaceable. It’s a very sorry day.’ Tribute: Sir David Jason played tribute to his comic co-star, seen here in one of the show's most memorable scenes, when Del Boy fell through the bar Much loved show: Lloyd-Pack starred in the show which was loved by all the family Lloyd Pack was classically trained at Rada and made his TV debut in 1968, aged 22, but it wasn’t until he appeared in Only Fools And Horses in 1981 that he became a household name. He appeared in The Vicar Of Dibley and in Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire, and in recent years he had performed on stage numerous times, including the Shakespeare plays Richard III and Twelfth Night at the Globe and a run of Chekhov’s The Seagull. Acting family: Seen here in The Naked Civil Servant in 1975 Yet he always knew he would be best known as Trigger. ‘It’s both a blessing and a curse,’ he said of his role as the road-sweeper. ‘It’s extraordinary to me as an actor to find oneself in a sitcom that’s been successful and goes on being successful... I can’t go anywhere without anyone going on about it.’ Fame took its toll on his family, he admitted. ‘I think being an actor has been hard for my children. Although I was at home a lot, particularly when they were young, I think having a famous father is difficult. It can be embarrassing and annoying for the kids.’ Lloyd Pack’s daughter Emily took to the stage herself and shot to fame in the 1987 film Wish You Were. But her success was short-lived – for years she has struggled with health problems, a fact that caused her father anguish. Lloyd Pack was born into an acting family in North London and his father Charles was a regular in Hammer horror films. Born in 1944, Roger’s earliest memories were of playing among bombed-out houses after the Blitz. He wasn’t close to his father, and had therapy to try to reconcile himself to their relationship. He said: ‘He wasn’t very good at being a dad to boys, and found it hard to deal with my irrepressible teenage energy, my personality. He could be very remote. He could get very angry. I remember a very big row between him and Mum [Ulrike, a travel agent], which was very upsetting. I try not to be judgmental. But it’s hard not t |
Which British rock band comprises Romeo Stodart and his sister Michelle, together with Angela Gannon and her brother Sean? | :: Total Music Magazine :: Mogwai Mr Beast (PIAS) You wouldn�t think there'd be a lot of mileage left in the old �quiet bit followed by loud bit� or 'progressively getting louder and louder� approach would you? But that would be reckoning without the mighty Mogwai who have turned the, rather mundane in some hands, act of hearing-a-pin-drop-becoming-a-wall-of-sound into something of an art form. Lurching from beautiful, gently undulating ambience to massive tsunami�s of white guitar noise (sometimes in barely an instant), this is music to watch typhoons pass, the soundtrack to tectonic plate movement, the musical equivalent of nature in all her wild, unfettered, dangerous glory. ****************************************************************** Scott Matthews Passing Stranger (San Remo/Proper) There�s been a buzz about Scott Matthews for some time now, and it�s more than fulfilled by his full-length solo debut, which crystallises a genre-crossing style rooted in strong songwriting. His pinched-but-exhilarated vocal delivery often recalls Jeff Buckley � a debt that Matthews seemingly acknowledges on tabla-driven highlight �Dream Song�, an exquisite distant cousin of Buckley�s own �Dream Brother� � but his melodic songwriting style, often bathed in slow-drift harmonies, is very much his own. Overlong with too many instrumental interludes but still plenty here to suggest that Scott Matthews will become a major talent. Mclusky Mcluskyism (Too Pure) If they had only ever recorded �Lightsabre Cocksucking Blues� and �To Hell With Good Intentions� that alone would have been enough to justify Mclusky's existence, but there was so much more to their Half Man Half Biscuit meets Pixies clatter. Sadly this hugely underrated Cardiff trio are now no more, they are an ex-Mclusky, they have ceased to be, and that is a crying shame. If you can stretch to it head straight for the 3CD boxset, if not pick up the single CD effort, but you'd best be prepared to then head back and buy the entire (three album) back catalogue, �cos they really were that good The Minus 5 The Minus 5: The Gun Album (Cooking Vinyl) Scott McCaughey and friends (and with friends like Peter Buck, Bill Rieflin and Jeff Tweedy to call on McCaughey is a lucky man indeed), padding around in Beatles/Beach Boys/ELO territory, but whilst the music is defiantly upbeat the lyrical matters definitely tend towards the grim � which may explain why the album sleeve comes decorated with a pistol � imagine the Magic Numbers if their lyricist been Ian Curtis or an exponentially glummer Kinks and you�re in the general area. Maudlin subject matter accepted however this is a beautifully melodic album and perhaps the best effort in McCaughey�s seven album career to date. Mot�rhead Inferno: 30th Anniversary CD & DVD (SPV) Last years fine Inferno album now expanded - as part of a 30th anniversary package - to include a DVD with the �Whorehouse Blues� video (and making of doc), six song�s taken from a 2005 set at Hammersmith, an interview with cover designer Joe Petagno, and a documentary (with most of the main players, including all of the original trio, contributing) wherein Phil Campbell sagaciously likens the Mot�rhead sound to �like taking a big shit after a curry� when in fact the monumental sound is due in no small part to the fact nobody has ever had the balls to tell Lemmy you�re not supposed to strum bass guitars. Bob Marley & The Wailers Soul Rebels (Silverline: DualDisc) Rootsy Lee �Scratch� Perry produced early outing for Bob Marley and the Wailers expanded to include a complete 5.1 mix on the DVD side with ten bonus tracks � including Upsetter instrumental versions � and CD-ROM section which navigates to web pages with an archive of early Wailer pictures and some liner notes, none of which really stretches the DualDisc format in any way (no video�s here for exa |
For which film did Emma Thompson win an Academy Award for Best Actress? | Emma Thompson | Television Academy Television Academy Birthplace: Paddington, London, England Birthday: April 15 Acclaimed British actress and writer Emma Thompson was born into a show business family in London: her father was the writer and narrator of a popular children's television series, and her mother was an actress. While studying for an English degree at University of Cambridge, Thompson became the first female member of Footlights, the university's sketch comedy troupe. Fellow members included Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie. Acclaimed British actress and writer Emma Thompson was born into a show business family in London: her father was the writer and narrator of a popular children's television series, and her mother was an actress. While studying for an English degree at University of Cambridge, Thompson became the first female member of Footlights, the university's sketch comedy troupe. Fellow members included Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie. Thompson's first two television roles came in shows created by Fry and Laurie: first in their 1982 sketch comedy series There's Nothing to Worry About!, and then in their 1983 show The Crystal Cube. She next appeared with the pair on the sketch show Alfresco for two seasons, from 1983 - 1984. In 1985, Thompson starred in a West End revival of the musical Me and My Girl, earning rave reviews. In 1988, she won her first BAFTA for her role in two different 1987 television miniseries - Fortunes of War and Tutti Frutti. In 1989, Thompson reunited with her Fortunes of War costar Kenneth Branagh in a Judi Dench-directed revival of the play Look Back in Anger. She also starred in Branagh's screen adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry V that same year. The next year came her film debut, the romantic comedy The Tall Guy. Also in 1989, she reunited with her Fortunes of War costar Kennth Branagh in his screen adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry V. She would go on to star in his staged productions of A Midsummer Night's Dream and King Lear, as well as his 1993 film adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing. 1993 brought an onslaught of awards for Thompson for her role in the 1992 film Howards End, based on the E.M. Forster novel. She won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA, as well as several critics association's awards, for her performance as Margaret Schlegel in the film. In 1994, she was nominated for two more Academy Awards for her performances in In the Name of the Father and The Remains of the Day, only the eighth performer ever to be nominated for two Oscars in the same year. Thompson achieved another Oscar record in 1996, when she won the award for Best Adapted screenplay for Sense and Sensibility, a film she also starred in. She is the only performer in history to have won Oscars for both writing and acting. Other films of note include Love Actually, Nanny McPhee, which she also wrote, Stranger Than Fiction, An Education, Brave, Saving Mr. Banks, and the Harry Potter series. She will next appear in the live action Beauty and the Beast adaptation as Mrs. Potts. Thompson has also remained active in television. She won her first Emmy for a 1997 guest appearance on the tv series Ellen, and was subsequently nominated for her roles in the TV movie Wit, the miniseries Angels in America, and the TV movie The Song of Lunch. In 2014, her performance as Mrs. Lovett in the musical Sweeney Todd was televised as part of the Live from Lincoln Center series. |
"Give the title of the Wilfred Owen poem that begins: ""What passing-bells for those who die as cattle? - Only the monstrous anger of the guns. Only the stuttering rifles' rapid fire. Can patter out their hasty orisons""?" | Wilfred Owen Wilfred Owen ▼ Primary Sources ▼ Wilfred Owen Wilfred Owen, the eldest of the three sons and one daughter of Thomas Owen, a railway clerk and his wife, Susan Shaw Owen, was born at Plas Wilmot , near Oswestry , on 18th March, 1893. His father, a railway clerk, was transferred to Birkenhead in 1898, and between 1899 and 1907 Owen was educated at the Birkenhead Institute. In 1907 the family moved to Shrewsbury , where Thomas Owen had been appointed assistant superintendent of the Joint Railways and Wilfred attended Shrewsbury Technical School. As his biographer, Jon Stallworthy , has pointed out: "Under the strong influence of his devout mother he read a passage from the Bible every day and, on Sundays, would rearrange her sitting-room to represent a church. Then, wearing a linen surplice and cardboard mitre she had made, he would summon the family and conduct a complete evening service with a carefully prepared sermon." Owen left school in 1911, eager to go to university, and passed the University of London matriculation exam, though not with the first-class honours necessary to win him the scholarship he needed. His mother persuaded him to accept the offer of an unpaid position as lay assistant to the Revd Herbert Wigan, vicar of Dunsden . In return Wigan promised some tuition to prepare him for the university entrance exam. It has been claimed that this was not a success as Wigan had no interest in literature, and Owen had lost interest in theology, the only topic offered for tuition. During this period he came under the influence of Percy Bysshe Shelley and John Keats and began writing poetry. In July he sat a scholarship exam for University College , but failed, and in mid-September crossed the channel to take up a part-time post teaching English at the Berlitz School in Bordeaux . This was followed by becoming a tutor for a eleven-year-old French girl in her parents' villa, in the Pyrenees. Owen continued to write poetry and became friends with the French poet and political activist, Laurent Tailhade . He became interested in Tailhade's ideas on modern poetry as well as his political views that embraced anarchism and pacifism. Tailhade, a poet of the so-called "decadent" school, also introduced him to the work of Paul Verlaine and Gustave Flaubert . The outbreak of the First World War in August 1914 created a strong wave of patriotism and even though Tailhade had written two pacifist pamphlets he joined the French Army . Owen was concerned that he would be unable to cope as a soldier. However, he was aware it would give him the opportunity to write about something very important. He wrote to his mother: "Do you know what would hold me together on a battlefield? The sense that I was perpetuating the language in which Keats and the rest of them wrote!" Owen finally returned to England, and, on 21st October 1915, he enlisted in the Artists' Rifles . Owen spent the next seven and a half months training for service on the front-line. While based at Hare Hall camp near Romford he met Harold Monro , the owner of the Poetry Bookshop in Devonshire Street and the editor of the Poetry Review , a magazine he had started in 1912. Monro read some of Owen's poems and gave him encouraging advice. The First World War (3,250 pages - £4.95) On 4th June 1916 Owen was commissioned into the Manchester Regiment and after further training he crossing to France on 29th December. He arrived on the Western Front at the Somme in January 1917. While at the front Owen began writing poems about his war experiences. This included being trapped for three days in a shell-hole with the mangled corpse of a fellow officer. After heavy artillery bombardment he was also blown out of his trench and on 1st May he was diagnosed as suffering from shell-shock and was sent to Craiglockhart War Hospital , near Edinburgh , to recuperate. While in hospital he met Siegfried Sassoon , who had just published his statement Finished With War: A Soldier's Declaration , which announced that "I am making this statement as an act of wilful defiance of mi |
Which is the next number in the Fibronacci sequence: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, .....? | Fibonacci Sequence Fibonacci Sequence The Fibonacci Sequence is the series of numbers: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, ... The next number is found by adding up the two numbers before it. The 2 is found by adding the two numbers before it (1+1) The 3 is found by adding the two numbers before it (1+2), And the 5 is (2+3), and so on! Example: the next number in the sequence above is 21+34 = 55 It is that simple! Here is a longer list: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, 377, 610, 987, 1597, 2584, 4181, 6765, 10946, 17711, 28657, 46368, 75025, 121393, 196418, 317811, ... Can you figure out the next few numbers? Makes A Spiral When we make squares with those widths, we get a nice spiral: Do you see how the squares fit neatly together? For example 5 and 8 make 13, 8 and 13 make 21, and so on. The Rule The Fibonacci Sequence can be written as a "Rule" (see Sequences and Series ). First, the terms are numbered from 0 onwards like this: n = 8 ... (Prove to yourself that each number is found by adding up the two numbers before it!) In fact the sequence below zero has the same numbers as the sequence above zero, except they follow a +-+- ... pattern. It can be written like this: x−n = (−1)n+1 xn Which says that term "-n" is equal to (−1)n+1 times term "n", and the value (−1)n+1 neatly makes the correct 1,-1,1,-1,... pattern. History Fibonacci was not the first to know about the sequence, it was known in India hundreds of years before! About Fibonacci The Man His real name was Leonardo Pisano Bogollo, and he lived between 1170 and 1250 in Italy. "Fibonacci" was his nickname, which roughly means "Son of Bonacci". As well as being famous for the Fibonacci Sequence, he helped spread Hindu-Arabic Numerals (like our present numbers 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9) through Europe in place of Roman Numerals (I, II, III, IV, V, etc). That has saved us all a lot of trouble! Thank you Leonardo. Fibonacci Day Fibonacci Day is November 23rd, as it has the digits "1, 1, 2, 3" which is part of the sequence. So next Nov 23 let everyone know! |
Darren Clark is the second winner of the Open Golf Championship from Northern Ireland. Who was the first winner, in 1947? | Darren Clarke wife: BRITISH OPEN 2011 winner 'knows late wife Heather was watching' | Daily Mail Online comments Darren Clarke paid a moving tribute to his late wife Heather after pulling off one of the most emotional wins in Open history. The Northern Irishman outclassed top Americans Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson at Royal St George’s to win his first major by three strokes at the age of 42. Worth the wait: Darren Clarke, playing in his 20th Open championship, became the second Northern Irishman to win the Claret Jug since Fred Daly in 1947 ‘To sit in front of you guys with the Claret Jug next to me means the world,’ said Clarke in his victory press conference. ‘In terms of what’s going through my heart, there’s obviously somebody who is watching down from up above and I know she’d be very proud of me.’ Clarke’s wife Heather lost a battle with breast cancer five years ago. Magic moment: The gallery on the 18th green erupts as Clarke claims his maiden major by three shots One of the first players to congratulate him was Mickelson, whose own wife Amy has recovered from the same dreadful disease. ‘Darren was one of the first people who called us when Amy was diagnosed,’ said Mickelson. ‘He couldn’t have been a better person to talk to. ‘We talked for a few hours a couple of times and he told us what to expect and what they went through — their fears and so forth. Reaching his destiny: Clarke kisses his fiancee Alison Campbell (left), before enjoying a pint of the black stuff ‘He’s a tremendous person and a very good friend and I couldn’t be happier for him. ‘He couldn’t be a nicer guy. There are going to be a lot of players who will be extremely happy for him.’ One of them was the absent Tiger Woods, who sent texts of encouragement before the final round. Another was Clarke’s protege, Rory McIlroy. Boys' own stuff: Clarke becomes the oldest Open winner since Roberto Di Vicenzo, who was at the ripe old age of 47 in 1967 On the eve of the final round of the US Open last month, which McIlroy won by eight shots, Clarke sent him a text that read: ‘Show them how good you are.’ Now Rory returned the compliment. ‘Right back at you,’ his message read. With South African Charl Schwartzel winning the Masters, it means that all three majors staged so far this year have been won by players managed by Chubby Chandler. Elite stable: Chubby Chandler added The Open to his sparkling major list Clarke was the 58-year-old Lancastrian’s first client back in 1990 and Chandler couldn’t stop the tears from falling as his best friend tapped in the winning putt. ‘We’ve had some dark phone conversations over the years and he lost five years of his career because of what happened with Heather,’ said Chandler. ‘But Rory has been great for him, they feed off one another. He played with Rory in practice and realised his game was up to it. This makes his career.’ Emotional scenes: Clarke is the picture of happiness with caddie John Mulrooney (left) while the gregarious Ulsterman has a lump in his throat while reading his victory speech Clarke’s victory was worth an incredible near £3million, made up of the £900,000 first prize and a £2m sponsorship bonus offered by Mike Ashley, who owns Dunlop and Sports Direct. Clarke was due to begin a WeightWatchers’ diet this week. Sipping a pint of Guinness, he said: ‘I’ve got a feeling that I’ve picked the wrong week to be starting that.’ Pleased as punch: Clarke poses with friend Phil Mickelson (centre) - who stormed into contention with a stunning front ten - and playing partner Dustin Johnson (right) Combined with Graeme McDowell’s victory in the US Open last year, it now means that three golfers from the six counties of Northern Ireland have won majors in the space of 13 months. To put that into perspective, in the history of major championship golf before this, Fred Daly’s victory in the 1947 Open had been the only success for a Northern Irishman. A jubilant McIlroy tweeted: ‘Northern Ireland — golfing capital of the world’ and it really is hard to argue with that. |
In 1956 which Welsh peninsula became the first 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' in the U.K.? | South Wales West - Welsh Assembly electoral region - Election 2016 - BBC News Posted at 06:34 29 Apr Cemlyn Davies looks at the election contest in South Wales West Cemlyn Davies looks at the contest for seats in South Wales West in the assembly election on 5 May. Watch this space Posted at 13:32 30 Mar Visit this page for the latest updates, articles and videos about this region in the run-up to the Welsh Assembly Election, and for results from 10pm on Thursday 5 May 2016. BBC Region Profile The South Wales West region is made up of seven constituencies. This region elects 11 members, seven directly elected constituency members and four additional members. It's a predominantly urban region, which includes Wales' second largest city, Swansea, which has a population of more than 240,300. It also has towns such as Neath and Port Talbot.There are also rural areas including the Gower peninsula - a very popular tourist destination which in 1956 became the first area in the UK to be designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The constituencies which make up South Wales West are: Aberavon, Bridgend, Gower, Neath, Ogmore, Swansea East, Swansea West. At the 2011 election, the Conservatives had 2 South Wales West regional AMs and Plaid Cymru and the Liberal Democrats had one each. |
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