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For what does the second 'M' stand in the Manchester based University known as 'MMU'? | O · A to Z · IT Services · Manchester Metropolitan University Office365: Deactivating licences What is Office 365 ProPlus? Office 365 ProPlus is a full version of Office. It includes Access, Excel, InfoPath, Skype for Business, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word. The programs have the same features and functionality as other versions of Office and the system requirements are the same. Office 2013, Office 365? Office ProPlus? What's the difference? Not a lot, in practice. Microsoft’s naming conventions can lead to some confusion but the important thing to bear in mind is that all of these platforms are the latest version of Office. What differs is the delivery model. Office 2013 is the latest version of the Microsoft Office suite, offering the traditional package of applications that you would buy off a shop shelf. We've installed this on all of the student and classroom PCs and most staff Windows devices, so it's what we now use on campus. Office 365 is a cloud-based version of Office, including all of the same apps as Office 2013 but offering more flexibility as you can log in and use them on any device and access files through the addition of OneDrive. Office Proplus is basically a hybrid of the two – you download the latest, full version of Office and install on your personal devices combined with all of the Office 365 extras so you can benefit from file-sharing and access-anywhere convenience. When Microsoft release a new version of Office you'll get it as soon as it's launched, rather than having to wait, or pay to upgrade. How do I download my free copy of Office? Firstly you must check which version of Office is running on your device(s). There's much in the way of integration with Office 2013, which is now available on campus, but Office 365 shouldn't be installed on personal devices which are already running Office 2013. It may cause operational issues with your device and if the device is not University property, we cannot support possible complications. This is because, in effect, you will be downloading a secondary Microsoft Office 2013 application package. First, you need to log in to Office 365 with your University account: In the first box input your University ID followed by @ad.mmu.ac.uk eg, [email protected] In the second box, enter your usual University password Click on the blue sign in button Follow the on-screen instructions and select your Office download. Can I install Office 365 on my University device? Do not attempt to download this with a University PC or laptop and you shouldn't need to. As long as you're running Office 2013 you can set up OneDrive and have all the functionality you need without manually downloading and installing Office 365. How long can I use it for? You can use Office 365 for as long as you're employed by the University. After this time, you must either uninstall it or purchase a new licence. Can I have any other Microsoft products? Staff wishing to buy specially discounted software for work-related use at home (£10 per program) can go to mmu.ac.onthehub.com , from where you will be asked log in to the University’s eResources Login page. NB: These offers are only available while you are employed by the University. When you leave, you will need to either uninstall the software or purchase a new licence. This offer includes: If you experience any problems, please contact us on 0161 247 4646. Is this version of Microsoft Office different to others? It is the latest version of Microsoft Office, however it is licensed on a subscription basis, by signing in with your University account (your usual University email address and password e.g. [email protected]). This means that the subscription will expire when you leave Manchester Metropolitan University. Does this deal include the Mac version? Yes. You can download the latest version of Office for Mac as part of this offer. There is no 2013 version for this platform - it's still on 2011 - but when this gets an updated it should be available to you as part of your Pro Plus subscription. What applications |
'Charles Bingley' rents 'Netherfield Park'. He and his friend attend a dance where they meet the 'Bennet sisters'. This is the basis for which novel? | Pride and Prejudice Summary - eNotes.com Pride and Prejudice Summary Trivia Pride and Prejudice Summary Elizabeth Bennet's parents want her to marry above her social station. Early in the novel, she attends the Meryton Ball, where she meets Mr. Bingley. He takes an immediate liking to her, but his friend, Mr. Darcy, has the opposite reaction (at first). The Bennet girls are excited when the rich Mr. Bingley moves to Netherfield. Bingley and Jane Bennet fall for each other, while Elizabeth Bennet fends off the ridiculous Mr. Collins and takes an interest in Mr. Wickham. Darcy and Bingley’s sister Caroline draw Bingley away from Jane and her lower-class connections. Elizabeth goes to Kent, Mr. Darcy proposes, and she furiously rejects him. Jane follows Bingley to London with no luck. Elizabeth ends up visiting Darcy’s estate, and he catches her unawares. The two begin to resolve their misunderstandings. Darcy pays Wickham to marry her, patching the scandal that threatens the family. Bingley marries Jane. Elizabeth marries Darcy. link Link Summary of the Novel Mr. and Mrs. Bennet are intent on having their five daughters marry above their middle-class station. A rich, single man, Charles Bingley rents an estate, Netherfield, nearby. Mrs. Bennet pushes her husband to immediately introduce himself and form an acquaintance. He obliges reluctantly. At a ball, all the Bennets are introduced to the Bingley party. Everyone likes the courteous Mr. Bingley, but his close friend, Fitzwilliam Darcy, is thought to be too arrogant and filled with unconcealed pride and vanity. He won’t dance with anyone outside of his own group or deign to speak with them. He states, within Elizabeth Bennet’s hearing, that “she is tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt me.” Mr. Bingley’s affection for Jane develops quickly, to the concern of his sisters and Mr. Darcy. They can’t tolerate her lower status, and are embarrassed by her family’s manners and actions. Mr. Darcy, in spite of his better wisdom, becomes infatuated with Elizabeth. He is drawn to her uncensored wit and fine eyes. Miss Bingley’s jealous criticisms of her do nothing to lessen his admiration. Miss Bingley has made plans to entrap him for herself, but they seem blocked. Caroline Bingley invites Jane to Netherfield. While she is en route, in the rain, Jane catches a severe cold. She is forced to stay at the estate and be treated by a local apothecary. Mrs. Bennet is delighted, because this puts Jane in proximity with Mr. Bingley and his wealth. Jane becomes more ill, and her sister Elizabeth goes to Netherfield to nurse her. The concern for her sister and strength of character appeal to Mr. Darcy, but he is afraid of his infatuation with someone who is economically inferior. The Bennet sisters’ departure after six days relieves nearly everyone. Mr. Bennet’s estate, Longbourn, is entailed (by law bequeathed) to Mr. Collins, a clergyman and cousin. This is because he has no son; thus, his property will go after his death to Collins as the nearest male relative. Mr. Bennet receives an inane letter from Collins, apologizing for the entail, and hinting at the possibility of marriage with one of the Bennet daughters. He arranges for a fortnight stay at Longbourn, where his officious stupidity delights Mr. Bennet’s keen satiric sense, repels Elizabeth, and endears him to the vacuous Mrs. Bennet. Mr. Bennet can’t wait for him to depart and soon tires of his praise of his patron, Lady Catherine de Bourgh. He sends his cousin on an errand to Meryton with his daughters. There, they meet George Wickham, a handsome and personable military officer. Elizabeth is intrigued when Wickham and Darcy, who obviously know each other, meet on the street and both seem uncomfortable. At a ball, soon after, Wickham tells his life story to Elizabeth. He states that Darcy disobeyed his own father’s will out of resentment. (Wickham was a ward of Darcy’s father and had been promised revenue for a clergyman’s position.) Wickham’s story makes Darcy look cruel and self-indulgent. Elizabeth buys this account, because |
Which motorway links the M6 north of Preston to Blackpool? | CBRD » Motorway Database » M55 Factfile Images Timeline Exit List Blackpool is busy enough to require a direct motorway connection to the M6 and the wider world, and the M55 is here to do the job. It begins to the north of Preston and runs to the outskirts of Blackpool where traffic is dispersed onto a number of smaller approach roads. During the summer, it's often thick with traffic, and accounts for about half of the traffic load of the M6 around Preston. In winter months it tends to be noticeably quieter. Even so, Blackpool and Preston are large urban centres in their own right, and the motorway remains reasonably well used all through the year. There's no junction 2 on the M55, which was reserved for the Preston Western Bypass. This road was first proposed in the 1950s, and when the M6 was first built it was supposed to be one side of a complete box around the city. The plan reappeared in the 1980s, and eventually was cancelled for good. Its fate was sealed when the M6 Preston Bypass was widened to dual four-lanes instead. The original plan was to extend the M65 to join the M55 at J2, and construct an M59 from the missing junction on the M58 to the south-west of Preston. The Western Bypass, complete with a new crossing of the Ribble, is now back on the cards as a future proposal for a local road to allow Preston's westward expansion. The M55 is perhaps the candidate for most unassuming bit of road to be a crucial part of British motoring history. The section of motorway from the M6 to M55 junction 1 was built as the northernmost part of the Preston Bypass, meaning that it was once Britain's first motorway. Factfile M6 Images Views of the M55 from on and off the road. If you have a photo to contribute, contact me . Eastbound, approaching the M6, the weaving here in the short distance between the merge from junction 1 and the split for the M6 is a sight to behold. The M6 interchange ahead is Britain's first three-level junction. Photo by Steven Jukes Heading westbound between junctions 1 and 3, the road surface looks worn out (perhaps it is original to the motorway). Despite being effectively a spur to the seaside, the M55 was built in the best 1970's tradition with three lanes each way. At the time it opened it was wider than the busiest section of the M5. Photo by Steven Jukes When the various parts of the M55 were built, listed in chronological order. Open |
What type of animal is 'Lanky', the mascot of Lancashire County Cricket Club? | Old Trafford: the stadium born to rise again and relive Ashes history | Sport | The Guardian Ashes 2013 Old Trafford: the stadium born to rise again and relive Ashes history England and Australia fought some of Ashes' finest moments at venue which can thank Bruce Springsteen for Test resurrection England's Ian Botham, nicknamed Guy the Gorilla, shakes hands with an avid fan at Old Trafford during the 1981 Ashes. Photograph: Bob Thomas/Getty Monday 29 July 2013 11.30 EDT First published on Monday 29 July 2013 11.30 EDT Share on Messenger Close Jim Cumbes will take his seat at Emirates Old Trafford, as the substantially redeveloped but still recognisable Mancunian institution is now known, for the first morning of the third Test on Thursday – weather permitting, obviously – and reflect on a long, taxing and precarious journey that was instigated, unintentionally, by Bruce Springsteen . Cumbes, formerly a seamer with four first-class counties and a League Cup-winning goalkeeper with Aston Villa, retired as Lancashire's chief executive last December and concedes it is only since then that the stress of the battle to secure Old Trafford's future as an international cricket ground has hit home. "I'm enjoying being able to sleep at night again," says the 69-year-old. "You probably don't realise when you're in the middle of it how stressful it is, for everyone. "It was a long process, much longer than we initially thought, and in the end it was very tight. We probably only made it with one month to spare, because if we hadn't got this Ashes Test, it would have destroyed the club. There were some dark days, especially last year after we'd won all the legal battles, strangely enough, because twice we came within a week of not being able to pay the payroll. And it all came about in a daft way, from the refusal of a licence for a pop concert." Lancashire had to go to court to secure that licence for two Springsteen shows in May 2003 after Trafford Council had responded to complaints about the impact of two Oasis gigs the previous September. "Oasis were great but the people who came to watch were appalling, certainly on the first night," Cumbes says. "We had to admit that we got it wrong but it was still a real shock when we had to go to court to get permission for Bruce Springsteen. "That was symptomatic for me of the attitude at the time of Trafford Council. In a fit of pique I phoned Howard Bernstein [the chief executive of the neighbouring Manchester City Council] and asked if he'd be interested in helping out. From that he produced drawings and plans for a stadium in Manchester [alongside what is now the Etihad Stadium] and that started the ball rolling. "As it happened Manchester didn't work for us. Then Wigan came in with what I thought at the time was a great offer – 90 acres of land just off the motorway, for nothing." Cumbes concedes that was always going to be a hard sell, especially in the aftermath of the memorable 2005 Ashes Test and its famous last day when queues ringed the ground and thousands were locked out. Within a year of that triumph, however, Cardiff was chosen ahead of Old Trafford to host a Test in the next Ashes series, in 2009. "We were astonished by that and it was then that getting Ashes cricket back for 2013 became our goal," Cumbes says. With England's second oldest Test ground looking its age after decades of complacency and neglect, Lancashire needed the substantial financial support that came from Tesco – to the tune of £23m – in return for planning permission being granted for a new superstore on the Chester Road near the other Old Trafford. However, they then ran into a formidable adversary in Albert Gubay, the billionaire founder of Kwik Save who was about to be granted a papal knighthood for his charity work, and whose Derwent Holdings company was working on plans for a rival supermarket on a nearby site. Having first celebrated the awarding of planning permission for their development plans, including the new Tesco, in March 2010 – with Lanky the Giraffe, the club's mascot, nodding incongruousl |
Who was the Prime Minister when King George V came to the throne? | King George V King George V ▼ Primary Sources ▼ King George V George, the second son of Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark, was born at Marlborough House on 3rd June, 1865. Most of his childhood was spent at Sandringham, Buckingham Palace and Balmoral. After being educated at home by the Rev. J. N. Dalton, George became a naval cadet at Dartmouth. By 1889 he was commander of a torpedo boat. However, in January 1892, his naval career came to an end when his older brother, Prince Edward, died of pneumonia. Edward had been engaged to marry his German cousin, Princes Mary of Teck. It was now decided she should marry George instead. George was now heir to the throne and it was decided that he could no longer risk his life as a naval commander. He was granted the title, the Duke of York and became a member of the House of Lords . George was also given a political education that included an in-depth study of the British Constitution. However, unlike his father, he did not learn to speak any foreign languages. George, Duke of York, married Princess Mary in 1893. Mary had six children: Edward VIII (1894-1972), George VI (1895-1952), Mary (1897-1965), Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974), George , Duke of Kent (1902-1942) and Prince John (1905-1919). Edward VII died in 1910 during the Liberal Government's conflict with the Lords. His father had promised to give his support to the reform of the House of Lords if Herbert Asquith and the Liberal Party won a General Election on this issue. Although the 1910 General Election held in December did not produce a clear victory for the Liberals, George V agreed to keep his father's promise. When the House of Lords attempted to stop the passage of the 1911 Parliament Act , George V made it clear he was willing to create 250 new Liberal peers in order to remove the Conservative majority in the Lords. Faced with the prospect of a House of Lords with a permanent Liberal majority, the Conservatives agreed to let the 1911 Parliament Act become law. The outbreak of the First World War created problems for the royal family because of its German background and the family name of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. To stress his support for the British, the king made several visits to the Western Front . On one visit to France in 1915 he fell off his horse and broke his pelvis. In 1916 Noel Pemberton Billing founded a journal called The Imperialist that was part-funded by Lord Beaverbrook . Billing claimed in his journal that there was a secret society called the Unseen Hand . As Ernest Sackville Turner , the author of Dear Old Blighty (1980) has pointed out: "One of the great delusions of the war was that there existed an Unseen (or Hidden, or Invisible) Hand, a pro-German influence which perennially strove to paralyse the nation's will and to set its most heroic efforts at naught... As defeat seemed to loom, as French military morale broke and Russia made her separate peace, more and more were ready to believe that the Unseen Hand stood for a confederacy of evil men, taking their orders from Berlin, dedicated to the downfall of Britain by subversion of the military, the Cabinet, the Civil Service and the City; and working not only through spiritualists, whores and homosexuals." Michael Kettle , the author of Salome's Last Veil : The Libel Case of the Century (1977) has pointed out: "Even Buckingham Palace was now seriously alarmed. The Royal advisers were acutely aware that the Royal Family could hardly be described as, well, entirely British. In fact, the Saxe-Coburgs were pure German, unashamedly came from Hanover, and had much more in common with the Hohenzollerns, the German Royal House, than with any decent old British family. The Prince Consort, it was still remembered (the old Queen's first cousin as well as her husband), had spoken a very funny sort of English indeed; and old King Edward had quite an accent, which could become very funny at times too. The present King was all right and spoke well enough. But it was not until mid-1917 that he had renounced his foreign orders and titles - in fact many of th |
Which planet is the nickname of Mozart's last symphony? | Jupiter Symphony | symphony by Mozart | Britannica.com symphony by Mozart Alternative Title: “Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K 551” Related Topics Listen: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K 551 (Jupiter) Excerpt from the first movement, “Allegro vivace,” of Mozart’s … Jupiter Symphony, byname of Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K 551 , orchestral work by Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , known for its good humour, exuberant energy, and unusually grand scale for a symphony of the Classical period . These qualities likely earned the symphony its nickname “Jupiter”—for the chief god of the ancient Roman pantheon . The Jupiter was completed in 1788 and was Mozart’s last symphony, and it is uncertain whether the work was performed during the composer’s lifetime. The nickname was allegedly coined by German musician, impresario, and longtime London resident Johann Peter Saloman and was probably first used in print in a London concert program in 1821. Mozart rarely composed on a whim. Generally, he wrote on commission (by order of a paying customer or patron) or for his own concerts, or he created new pieces as gifts for friends. Such transactions were usually cataloged in the composer’s letters and writings, which have survived in large number. However, in the case of his last three symphonies (K 543, K 550, and K 551) dating from the summer of 1788, the historical record is silent. Music scholars have found no indication of a commission, so perhaps Mozart composed the works in hopes of selling them or presenting them in a concert in Vienna . Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. (file no. LC-DIG-pga-00129) It is also possible, however, that Mozart wrote the 1788 symphonies with the intention of presenting them on a London tour. London had been a recurring theme throughout the composer’s life. He had spent more than a year living in the city as a child; during his adult years in Vienna, he had several close English friends, including singer Nancy Storace and probably also her brother, composer Stephen Storace ; and since at least 1786, he had spoken of traveling to London to present a concert series. In the event of such a concert tour, it was customary for composers to bring new works, preferably a set of three or six symphonies. Whatever the circumstances of their composition , the symphonies were not published in Mozart’s lifetime, and there is no clear evidence that they were performed before Mozart died. Similar Topics Der Ring des Nibelungen The Jupiter Symphony is the largest and most complex of Mozart’s symphonies. Although at moments jovial, as if Jupiter himself were laughing heartily in the celebratory key of C Major, the work generally carries a serious spirit—especially in the first and fourth movements—that hints at the grand Romantic symphonies, which were soon to come with Beethoven . The authoritative opening movement, in sonata form , is followed by a more subdued second movement, with a lyrical mixture of themes in major and minor keys . The third movement is a stately minuet , and the fourth and final movement, again in sonata form, is bold and brisk, with a strident fugal coda that is a hallmark of the piece. Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony inspired many composers, especially Haydn , who used it as a model for his own Symphony No. 95 and Symphony No. 98. Perhaps the most succinct reflection on the work’s importance is found in the critiques of German composer and journalist Robert Schumann , who in 1835 wrote, “About many things in this world there is simply nothing to be said—for example, about Mozart’s C-Major symphony with the fugue, much of Shakespeare , and some of Beethoven.” For Schumann, at least, the Jupiter Symphony secured for Mozart an eternal position within the realm of the masters. |
The 'Potemkin Stairs' are a feature of which Ukranian city? | Potemkin Stairs - Ukraine Travel Video - YouTube Potemkin Stairs - Ukraine Travel Video Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Mar 1, 2015 The Potemkin Stairs is a giant stairway in Odessa, Ukraine. The stairs are considered a formal entrance into the city from the direction of the sea and are the best known symbol of Odessa. At the top of the Potemkin Steps there is a bronze monument depicting Duke de Richelieu. A beautiful view on Odessa Port opens from this place. |
Which political party does Australian prime Minister Julia Gillard represent? | Julia Gillard, who are you? Julia Gillard, who are you? Politics The Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, is the consummate modern politician: sharp, tactically aware and unburdened by ideology. The sort of politician that lives for the game, for gaining and retaining power for its own sake and not because she has any overarching ideals. As such, David Donovan says, she symbolises perfectly the deep problems within the Australian Labor Party. (This story was published in The Punch on 26/10/10). WHAT DOES Julia Gillard believe in? Let's start by considering her history as a guide. Julia Gillard started her political career in student politics at the Labor Club at Adelaide University. After moving to Melbourne, she worked assiduously to rise to become the head of the peak student union body, the Australian Union of Students, by 1983. Unsurprisingly, given student Labor politics is largely characterised by more radical left-wing ideology than the mainstream Labor Party, Gillard was also secretary of the Socialist Forum at university. The parliamentary register of interests indicates that Gillard remained a member of this Forum until 2002, which included her first four years in Parliament. Looking at this, you might be led to believe that Gillard strongly favours the left-side of politics. And it is true that Gillard had, at least up until 2009, been a member of the Labor Party's left faction. But, in fact, when Gillard wrested power from Kevin Rudd earlier this year, she did so with the backing of the dominant right faction of the Labor Party, the hard left favouring Rudd. A 2009 biography by Jacqueline Kent suggested that Gillard's membership of the Left faction was "more organisational than ideological". And in July 2010, eminent historian Ross Fitzgerald said, "... at least since last year Gillard has sought to reposition herself more towards the Labor Right". Perhaps the key to understanding Gillard is to be aware that she is a lawyer. Gillard has Laws and Arts degrees, and began work in 1987 with the legal firm Slater and Gordon, which was originally established by a Labor politician. She worked there in the field of industrial law and in 1990, aged just 29, she became a partner. She remained there until becoming chief of staff for the then Victorian opposition leader, John Brumby, in 1996. It is a truism that to be a good lawyer, to win cases, it is essential to be able to argue all sides effectively. To become too emotionally involved in any one side of a case is dangerous since you might be arguing the other side next week. To be an effective lawyer, one needs to be a master debater. Of course, Julia Gillard is regarded as being one of Australia's foremost Parliamentary debaters. The Australian newspaper's political editor Peter van Onselen has called her "the best parliamentary performer on the Labor side". There is no doubt that she is a clever speaker and, perhaps even more importantly, has a teflon-like ability to withstand and deflect criticism. For example, despite the widespread criticism of the Government's Building an Education Revolution scheme, implemented under her administration while Education Minister, Gillard seems to have accrued no blame for the disastrous implementation of this scheme whatsoever. And despite Gillard being Deputy Prime Minister and member of the so-called "gang of four" key ministers in the Rudd Government, Gillard appears to have been able to pin all the blame for the many failures and bungles in the previous Government squarely on former prime minister Kevin Rudd. It is a remarkable achievement. 'Playing fields' by Jeffrey Wood In short, Julia Gillard is a consummate politician. Despite beginning her political career as a socialist, she now says she has always been a "fiscal conservative". Despite being fully responsible for massive failures in her portfolio, she has walked away leaving a fragrant floral aroma drifting back behind in her wake. So, what does Gillard really believe in these days? It seems, sadly, probably not much. "I came into politics predominantly to make a |
Who wrote the novel 'Howards End'? | Howards End by E.M. Forster | PenguinRandomHouse.com Add to Cart About Howards End First published in 1910, Howards End is the novel that earned E. M. Forster recognition as a major writer. At its heart lie two families—the wealthy and business-minded Wilcoxes and the cultured and idealistic Schlegels. When the beautiful and independent Helen Schlegel begins an impetuous affair with the ardent Paul Wilcox, a series of events is sparked—some very funny, some very tragic—that results in a dispute over who will inherit Howards End, the Wilcoxes’ charming country home. As much about the clash between individual wills as the clash between the sexes and the classes, Howards End is a novel whose central tenet, “Only connect,” remains a powerful prescription for modern life. Introduction by Alfred Kazan (Book Jacket Status: Not Jacketed) From the Hardcover edition. About Howards End "Only Connect," Forster’s key aphorism, informs this novel about an English country house, Howards End, and its influence on the lives of the wealthy and materialistic Wilcoxes; the cultured, idealistic Schlegel sisters; and the poor bank clerk Leonard Bast. Bringing together people from different classes and nations by way of sympathetic insight and understanding, Howards End eloquently addresses the question "Who shall inherit England?" (Lionel Trilling). About Howards End What makes this masterpiece a pure delight for contemporary readers is its vibrant portrait of life in Edwardian England, and the wonderful characters who inhabit the charming old country house in Hertfordshire called Howards End. This cozy house becomes the object of an inheritance dispute between the upright conservative Wilcox family and the Schlegel sisters, Margaret and Helen, sensitive and intuitive women loved by men willing to leap wide social barriers to fulfill their ardor. Through romantic entanglements, disappearing wills, and sudden tragedy, the conflict over the house emerges as a symbolic struggle for England’s future. Rich with the tradition, spirit, and wit distinctively English, Howards End is a remarkable novel of rare insight and understanding. As in his celebrated A Passage to India, E. M. Forster brings to vivid life a country and an era through the destinies of his unforgettable characters. About Howards End First published in 1910, Howards End is the novel that earned E. M. Forster recognition as a major writer. At its heart lie two families—the wealthy and business-minded Wilcoxes and the cultured and idealistic Schlegels. When the beautiful and independent Helen Schlegel begins an impetuous affair with the ardent Paul Wilcox, a series of events is sparked—some very funny, some very tragic—that results in a dispute over who will inherit Howards End, the Wilcoxes’ charming country home. As much about the clash between individual wills as the clash between the sexes and the classes, Howards End is a novel whose central tenet, “Only connect,” remains a powerful prescription for modern life. Introduction by Alfred Kazan (Book Jacket Status: Not Jacketed) About Howards End "Only Connect," Forster’s key aphorism, informs this novel about an English country house, Howards End, and its influence on the lives of the wealthy and materialistic Wilcoxes; the cultured, idealistic Schlegel sisters; and the poor bank clerk Leonard Bast. Bringing together people from different classes and nations by way of sympathetic insight and understanding, Howards End eloquently addresses the question "Who shall inherit England?" (Lionel Trilling). About Howards End Howards End is a classic English novel . . . superb and wholly cherishable . . . one that admirers have no trouble reading over and over again," said Alfred Kazin. First published in 1910, Howards End is the novel that earned E. M. Forster recognition as a major writer. At its heart lie two families–the wealthy and business-minded Wilcoxes and the cultured and idealistic Schlegels. When the beautiful and independent Helen Schlegel begins an impetuous affair with the ardent Paul Wilcox, a series of events is sparked–some |
Which US rock band comprises brothers Caleb, Nathan and Jared Followill with their cousin Matthew? | Kings of Leon are Burberry Boys | Caleb Followill, Jared Followill, Kings of Leon, Matthew Followill, Nathan Followill : Just Jared Tweet Kings of Leon are Burberry Boys Nashville rock band The Kings of Leon win big at the 2009 Brit Awards held at London’s Earls Court on Wednesday (February 18). Brothers Jared, Caleb and Nathan Followill as well as first cousin Matthew Followill picked up awards for both International Act and International Album for Only By the Night, beating out Fleet Foxes, the Killers, AC/DC and MGMT. (Earlier this month, they picked up a Grammy for “Best Rock Performance.”) At the ceremony, Kings of Leon performed their hit song “Use Somebody.” Watch here! Caleb wore a wool check jacket and claret dress shirt, Nathan donned a black wool suit, white dress shirt and black tie, and Jared wore a black wool blazer — all by Burberry. 20+ pictures inside of Burberry boys Kings of Leon… Just Jared on Facebook WENN Robert De Niro leads Anti-Trump rally in New York City - TMZ Cuba Gooding Jr officially files for divorce from his wife after separating over three years ago - Gossip Cop Yara Shahidi in talks to get her own Black-ish spinoff series - Just Jared Jr Former Real Housewife of NYC star Jules Wainstein battles in divorce court with her estranged husband - Radar Sebastian Stan shows off his mustache on the set of I, Tonya - Lainey Gossip Robin Thicke to honor late father Alan Thicke at NHL Hockey Gala - The Hollywood Reporter mia yesss kings of leon. so excited you posted about them. absolutely amazing band. anna they all look soooooooooooo hot. love the clothes. love KOL!!!!!!!!! Pff Cor, they must be huge now being on gossip blogs! (Caleb’s hawwwwt!) YV KOL rule May Yay, congrats to KOL. I must say the boys sure are looking dapper in their suits. Nathan should start rocking a slickback(hair) it works for him. They are all good any way though because their music is boss. Viva la Leons! May let me introduce: “THE AMERICAN CRY-BABIES”, folks!! michelle looooove them! chloe i’ve loved this band from the start. wish they were more popular in their home country, but we brits thank you yanks for giving us this amazing band! justine oooooh! I love them, they rock http://justjared.buzznet.com/2009/02/19/kings-of-leon-burberry/#comments elle The Shiznack chloe @ 02/19/2009 at 11:52 am i’ve loved this band from the start. wish they were more popular in their home country, but we brits thank you yanks for giving us this amazing band! ================================================= thats cus yanks think the jonas brothers are actually good and consider them a rock band – KOL sh!ts all over jonas brothers LolaSvelt I’ve followed them ever since 2004 and I’m glad they’re finally getting the success they deserve! Plus I find Caleb and Jared really attractive now! I never used to! Ingrid Whenever Caleb utters a sound, I think I have an orgasm. He could have the sexiest voice ever (whether he is singing or talking, I don’t mind!) Right up there with Alan Rickman and Sean Connery! JodieFosterFan F_ck the Jonas Brothers. When it comes to sibling (and cousin!) bands, KoL definitely crap all over those Hanson rip-offs. Ina One of the best bands out there. I love Caleb´s voice! Liza Be still my heart, KOL first appearance on this blog! I love them and glad they are finally getting more recognition. Freesia Jared looks soo Hott!!! lavagirl Love the Kings of Leon. Congrats on your well deserved Brit Awards :) They are confirmed to play T in the Park but no sign of playing at Glastonbury as yet :( Pff They headlined glasto last year, don’t think that they’ll play this year. Hopefully Reading fest though! Angie two of them are hot, i love their music Melly I love KOL… sure am shocked to see them on a celeb gossip site tho lol… Guess there getting bigger… Love u Jared <3 (Jared followill… lol but I guess I love u too justjared guy) Britt Ahhhh!!! I love them! I have all there albums and they’re amazing! bella I love Kings of Leon. He has the sexiest voice. Cer!se LOVE THEM SOOO VERY MUCH… dianel Just awsome love this band h |
Which is the next triangular number in the sequence: 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 21, .......? | Triangular Number Sequence Triangular Number Sequence This is the Triangular Number Sequence: 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 21, 28, 36, 45, ... This sequence is generated from a pattern of dots which form a triangle. By adding another row of dots and counting all the dots we can find the next number of the sequence: A Rule We can make a "Rule" so we can calculate any triangular number. First, rearrange the dots (and give each pattern a number n), like this: Then double the number of dots, and form them into a rectangle: The rectangles are n high and n+1 wide and xn is how many dots in the triangle (the value of the Triangular Number n) And we get (remembering we doubled the dots): 2xn = n(n+1) |
"Give the word that completes the fourth line of this poem: "" Tyger Tyger, burning bright, In the forests of the night; What immortal hand or eye. Could frame thy fearful ..........""?" | Analysis and commentary of The Tyger by William Blake Analysis and commentary of The Tyger by William Blake The Tyger belongs to Songs of Experience which was written by William Blake. The Romantic poet published his collection of poems himself in London, in 1794 [1] . The poet came up with a technique called �relief etching� [2] to be able to add his illustrations. The poem contains six quatrains; and its rhyme is assonant, and follows perfectly the pattern aabb due to, in the case of the first and the sixth stanzas, the word �symmetry� is pronounced in such a way that it rhymes with �eye� [3] . With regard to the semantic fields, there are words related to the tools used by an ironsmith like, for instance, �hammer�, �chain�, �furnace�, and �anvil�, in the fourth stanza. Also, we can find a semantic field related to Nature like, for example, �forests� (line 2), �skies� (line 5), �Tyger� (lines 1 and 21), and �Lamb� (line 20). But, above all, the poet used a semantic field related to Creation when he writes words or phases like: �What immortal hand and eye Could frame thy fearful symmetry?� The simple structure and the vocabulary help the reader to understand the main topics or concepts, which are Evil, Good, and God. The first impression that William Blake gives is that he sees a terrible tiger in the night, and, as a result of his state of panic, the poet exaggerates the description of the animal when he writes: �Tyger! Tyger! Burning bright In the forests of the night�� However, paying more attention to what comes next, the author talks about Evil, and Good, as I said above. These two essential ideas are symbolised in the �Tyger� and the �Lamb�, respectively (notice that both words have capital letters). Immediately after seeing the �Tyger� in the forests, the poet asks it what deity could have created it: �What immortal hand and eye, Could frame thy fearful symmetry?� The word �immortal� gives the reader a clue that the poet refers to God. Then, in the second stanza, the author wonders in what far-away places the tiger was made, maybe, referring that these places cannot be reached by any mortal. In the third stanza, the poet asks again, once the tiger�s heart began to beat, who could make such a frightening and evil animal. Next, in the forth stanza, William Blake asks questions about the tools used by God. And he names the hammer, the chain, the furnace, and anvil. All these elements are used by an ironsmith. Thus, according to the poet, God is a kind of craftsman. After that, in the fifth stanza, the poet asks two significant questions. The first one refers to God�s feelings: �Did he smile his work to see?� In other words, was God happy with his creation? The second question is: �Did he who made the Lamb make thee?� William Blake does not understand why or how the deity who is responsible for good and innocence, is, at he same time, the same who inserts violence and evil in this world. However, the poet does not make any statement at any moment. He only asks questions which invite the reader to think about. Finally, the last stanza is the same as the first one which may indicate that the author is not able to understand the world where we live. To conclude, in my opinion, William Blake wrote the poem with a simple structure and a perfect rhyme to help the reader see the images he wanted to transmit. Above all, the description of the tiger is glaringly graphic due to essentially the contrast between fire and night. Erika Giselle Wilson Cantari�o |
Which is the smallest, and most southerly, 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' in England, with an area of just over six square miles? | Solent handbook 2015 -16 by Solent Handbook & Directory - issuu Photo: Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race MARCH 2015 - APRIL 2016 Ports and Harbours sponsored by MDL Marinas www.SolentHandbook.com INTRODUCTION Sailing allows you to see life from a different perspective… The timeless art of moving a vessel across water using nothing but the power of the wind has changed the world. Photo: Paul Wyeth Welcome to the fifth edition of the Solent Handbook & Directory which, like sailing, is constantly evolving. It is a valuable source of information for locals, as well as for visitors and holidaymakers to the Solent area. TKZ Media launched the first Solent Handbook in 2011. Our unique blend of thought-provoking articles, together with a calendar of Solent sailing events, tide tables, maps, directory of services, and guides to popular destinations ensures a winning read. The Solent Handbook has now become a must-have guide whether you are sailing, cruising or enjoying a shore-based holiday. This year we would like to thank inspirational multi-award winning sailor Natasha Lambert - dubbed Miss Isle - for providing the Foreword, and talking about her love of the Solent. We must also mention sailor and author Graham Sunderland who offers his insight on the new Cowes Breakwater. He reveals how the project will affect sailing in the area – and his answers are guaranteed to interest all. We’d like to thank all our advertisers for their continued support and we’d like to ask you to let advertisers know that you’ve seen their adverts in the Solent Handbook. And let us not forget all those wonderful people who have contributed, supported and made the Handbook possible. Finally, don’t forget to make regular visits to our online publication www.solenthandbook.com. This constantly evolving website is where sailors and boaters can keep up to date with everything that’s happening in the Solent and further afield. We hope you enjoy this Handbook. It is intended not only as a practical guide to a wonderful sport, but also aims to convey the joy of being afloat. www.SolentHandbook.com WELCOME TO THE SOLENT WELCOME TO THE SOLENT Before I started sailing I would walk along Cowes seafront and gaze out at all the bustling traffic in the Solent, marvelling at the apparent randomness of the scene. I wondered how on earth anyone knew what to do and how could they all possibly avoid colliding into each other? But they did! As I have cerebral palsy I sail my boat Miss Isle completely by mouth using a single straw mounted in a helmet. I never dreamed that one day I would be out there, controlling my own vessel! The first time I sailed solo across the Solent from Cowes to Calshot was just the best days sailing anyone could ever have. It is a day I will never forget. I have sailed extensively in the Solent and no two days are ever the same. The tide, the wind, the traffic - they constantly throw up new experiences and challenges. It is never boring. The Solent still remains the vibrant home of sailing. People come from every corner of the globe to race in our wonderful playground. The Solent is also the home of the most amazing institutions. The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust based in Cowes supports young people recovering from cancer by taking them on sailing trips. Elsewhere, the Artemis Academy works tirelessly to produce the country’s next top solo racers, and Wetwheels provides powerboating for people with disabilities - the list goes on. Behind the scenes are the people who operate our wonderful marinas. The skilled and talented world-class boat builders who engineer the boats we all sail in; the sailmakers with years of experience designing building and repairing the engines of the sailing boats; the chandlers with vast stocks of material for every conceivable event. All these people are here around the Solent, just waiting to help. This really is a very special place. Although I am still only 17 and can’t really fully engage in the onshore parties and activities, you can’t help but be overwhelmed by the atmosphere which envelops the Solent. You don’t ne |
On which British island can you walk the 'Tennyson Trail' from Carisbrooke to Alum Bay? | Walking Route - Tennyson Trail on the Isle of Wight All walking routes Tennyson Trail This challenging trail of 14 miles is an Isle of Wight classic, taking you from Carisbrooke with its medieval castle to the coloured sandstone cliffs of Alum Bay. The coastal views are spectacular and from the highpoint of Brighstone Down you can see the entire Island on a clear day. You’ll walk through forests, pass ancient burial sites and encounter Island landmarks including the Tennyson Monument and the Needles. Share this: |
How are 'Oscar Madison' and 'Felix Ungar' described in the title of a 1960's play, later a film and TV series? | The Odd Couple (TV Series 1970–1975) - IMDb IMDb 7 January 2017 5:00 AM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Two men, a neat freak and a slob separated from their wives, have to live together despite their differences. Creators: Oscar and Felix appear together on Password and Felix is sure that they can win. 8.7 Oscar, on the advice from girlfriend Nancy, tries being nicer to Felix. In trying too hard to be so, it causes him to sleepwalk and hit Felix on the head with a rolled up newspaper every night. 8.7 Felix and Oscar appear on Let's Make a Deal to get a new bed for Felix after Oscar set his on fire. 8.6 2017 Golden Globes Nominees Back After 20 Years Golden Globes are feeling nostalgic! Find out which Golden Globe winners from more than 20 years ago snagged nominations yet again for their performances this past year. Don't miss our live coverage of the Golden Globes beginning at 4 p.m. PST on Jan. 8 in our Golden Globes section. a list of 23 titles created 14 Jun 2011 a list of 49 titles created 10 Jul 2011 a list of 27 titles created 09 Mar 2013 a list of 33 titles created 09 Mar 2015 a list of 25 titles created 9 months ago Title: The Odd Couple (1970–1975) 8/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 5 wins & 14 nominations. See more awards » Photos The professional and personal misadventures of a psychologist and his family, patients, friends and colleagues. Stars: Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Bill Daily A compassionate teacher returns to his inner city high school of his youth to teach a new generation of trouble making kids. Stars: Gabe Kaplan, Ron Palillo, John Travolta The lives and trials of a young single woman and her friends, both at work and at home. Stars: Mary Tyler Moore, Edward Asner, Gavin MacLeod The misadventures of an author turned innkeeper in rural Vermont and his friends. Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Tom Poston The staff of a struggling radio station have a chance at success after the new programming director changes the format to rock music Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson The staff of a New York City taxicab company go about their job while they dream of greater things. Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jeff Conaway, Danny DeVito This sitcom follows recently divorced mother (Ann Romano) and her two teenage daughters (Barbara and Julie) as they start a new life together in Indianapolis, They are befriended by the ... See full summary » Stars: Bonnie Franklin, Valerie Bertinelli, Pat Harrington Jr. A greasy-spoon diner in Phoenix, Arizona is the setting for this long-running series. The title character, Alice Hyatt, is an aspiring singer who arrives in Phoenix with her teenaged son, ... See full summary » Stars: Linda Lavin, Beth Howland, Vic Tayback An eccentric fun-loving judge presides over an urban night court and all the silliness going on there. Stars: Harry Anderson, John Larroquette, Richard Moll The misadventures of a cantankerous junk dealer and his frustrated son. Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, LaWanda Page A nouveau riche, African-American family who move into a luxury apartment building develop close, if occasionally fractious, relationships with other tenants. Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Marla Gibbs A working class bigot constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day. Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner Edit Storyline Felix and Oscar are an extremely odd couple: Felix is anal-retentive, neurotic, precise, and fastidiously clean. Oscar, on the other hand, is the exact opposite: sloppy and casual. They are sharing an apartment together, and their differing lifestyles inevitably lead to some conflicts and laughs. Written by Murray Chapman <[email protected]> 24 Septem |
The name of which mammal comes from the Afrikaans for 'earth pig'? | Aardvark | National Geographic An aardvark photographed at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Nebraska Photograph by Joel Sartore, National Geographic Photo Ark About the Aardvark Aardvarks live throughout Africa, south of the Sahara. Their name comes from South Africa's Afrikaans language and means “earth pig.” A glimpse of the aardvark's body and long snout brings the pig to mind. On closer inspection, the aardvark appears to include other animal features as well. It boasts rabbitlike ears and a kangaroo tail—yet the aardvark is related to none of these animals. Burrow Digging and Diet Aardvarks are nocturnal. They spend the hot African afternoon holed up in cool underground burrows dug with their powerful feet and claws that resemble small spades. After sunset, aardvarks put those claws to good use in acquiring their favorite food—termites. While foraging in grasslands and forests aardvarks, also called “antbears,” may travel several miles a night in search of large, earthen termite mounds. A hungry aardvark digs through the hard shell of a promising mound with its front claws and uses its long, sticky, wormlike tongue to feast on the insects within. It can close its nostrils to keep dust and insects from invading its snout, and its thick skin protects it from bites. It uses a similar technique to raid underground ant nests. Female aardvarks typically give birth to one newborn each year. The young remain with their mother for about six months before moving out and digging their own burrows, which can be extensive dwellings with many different openings. © 1996-2017 National Geographic Society. |
Lee Kuan Yew became Prime Minister of which country in 1959? | Singapore’s first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew dies aged 91 - Channel NewsAsia Channel NewsAsia Singapore’s first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew dies aged 91 Mr Lee leaves behind two sons and a daughter. Posted 22 Aug 2015 13:53 Updated 30 Dec 2015 09:58 Email A SINGAPORE: Mr Lee Kuan Yew, who was Singapore’s first Prime Minister when the country gained Independence in 1965, has died on Monday (Mar 23) at the age of 91. "The Prime Minister is deeply grieved to announce the passing of Mr Lee Kuan Yew, the founding Prime Minister of Singapore. Mr Lee passed away peacefully at the Singapore General Hospital today at 3.18am. He was 91," said the PMO. Arrangements for the public to pay respects and for the funeral proceedings will be announced later, it added. Mr Lee, who was born in 1923, formed the People’s Action Party in 1954, then became Prime Minister in 1959. He led the nation through a merger with the Federation of Malaysia in 1963, as well as into Independence in 1965. He leaves behind two sons – Lee Hsien Loong and Lee Hsien Yang – and a daughter, Lee Wei Ling. HIS EARLY YEARS From early in his life, Mr Lee Kuan Yew had braced himself to face history’s tumultuous tides head-on. His efforts to build a nation were shaped by his early life experiences. For the young Lee Kuan Yew, the Japanese Occupation was the single most important event that shaped his political ideology. The depravation, cruelty and humiliation that the war wreaked on people made it clear to Mr Lee that, to control one’s destiny, one had to first gain power. Born to English-educated parents Lee Chin Koon and Chua Jim Neo, Mr Lee was named “Kuan Yew” which means “light and brightness”, but also “bringing great glory to one’s ancestors”. He was given the English moniker “Harry” by his paternal grandfather. He continued the family tradition of being educated in English, and read law at Cambridge University after excelling as a student at Raffles College. His experience of being as a colonial subject when he was in England in the late 1940s fuelled his interest in politics, while also sharpening his anti-colonial sentiments. He said later: “I saw the British people as they were. They treated you as colonials and I resented that. I saw no reason why they should be governing me – they’re not superior. I decided, when I got back, I was going to put an end to this.” Mr Lee’s political life began right after he returned to Singapore in 1950, when he began acting as a legal adviser and negotiator representing postal workers who were fighting for better pay and working conditions. He was soon appointed by many more trade unions, including some which were controlled by pro-communists. In a marriage of convenience to overthrow the British, Mr Lee formed the People’s Action Party in 1954 with these pro-communists and other anti-colonialists. THE BATTLE FOR MERGER A key part of winning power at the time was securing the support of the masses, and this meant reaching out to the Chinese-educated, which made up the majority of the population in Singapore. He had taken eight months of Mandarin classes in 1950, and he renewed his Mandarin education five years later, at the age of 32. And within a short time, he had mastered the language sufficiently to address public audiences. In the mid-1950s, riots broke out that fuelled tensions between the local Government and the communist sympathisers in the Chinese community. A few pro-communist members of the PAP were arrested. Leading the PAP, Mr Lee fought for their release and ran a campaign against corruption in the 1959 elections for a Legislative Assembly. The PAP won by a landslide, and Mr Lee achieved what he had set out to do – Singapore was self-governing, and he was Prime Minister. But there were others who would contest the power he acquired, and they had different political agendas. It became apparent that leading Singapore meant having to break ranks with some of his anti-colonial allies – the pro-communists. Mr Lee said of the pro-communists: “They were not crooks or opportunists but formidable opponents, men of gre |
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Inspired by a poster of Marlene Dietrich, who wrote the song 'Marlene On The Wall'? | Marlene On The Wall by Suzanne Vega Songfacts Marlene On The Wall by Suzanne Vega Songfacts Songfacts Vega wrote this about coping with loneliness; she finds comfort by looking up to a poster of Marlene Dietrich on the wall. Vega really did have a poster of Dietrich on her wall. She explained in SongTalk magazine: "That was a truthful song. The lines came out of my life. But you want to be careful, too, because you don't want to get into 'Oh, my boyfriend left me...' I have a problem with specifically confessional songwriting. I think you have to craft it in some way. I don't think you can come on stage and blurt out your innermost feelings. My niece can blurt out her innermost feelings. She's four years old. I wouldn't want to pay $25 to go see her do that. You need to put it in a form. Although it is truthful, you have to give it some respect, or a certain kind of dignity, by putting it into a kind of form. Because these people are not my friends. They're paying to see a show, some form of entertainment. So I'm not gonna sit there and talk to them like Ronee Blakely in Nashville." Marlene Dietrich was a German actress who became an international film star in the 1930's. During World War II, she put her movie career on hold in order to entertain US troops, a move that won her the Medal of Freedom, the highest military award a civilian can receive. Dietrich was 90 years old when she died in 1992. Vega told SongTalk that this song always seemed "A little wide of mark, somehow." Said Vega: "It's accessible and people do like it, but for me, personally, inside myself, I feel I had something in mind, and I kind of did it, it was stylish, it was interesting, but I didn't feel it was quite the bulls-eye that some of the others were. The idea of using a poster as a reference point is a very pop idea. It's a song about Marlene Dietrich. You kind of get that from it, or it's a song about a relationship." This was Vega's first single. It did well in the UK, but didn't get noticed in America. Vega, who is from New York, found success in the US 2 years later with her album Solitude Standing, which contained the hit song, "Luka." |
Who is the regular presenter on BBC Radio One on Monday to Friday from 10.00am to 12.45pm? | BBC - Press Office - Network Radio Programme Information BBC Week 43 Monday 24 October 2011 BBC Radio 1's Student Tour – Fearne Cotton Monday 24 to Thursday 27 October 10.00am-12.45pm BBC RADIO 1 Fearne Cotton and Zane Lowe broadcast live from four university towns this week, as BBC Radio 1's Student Tour returns for its second year. Fearne immerses herself in student life, and each day meets up with some of the biggest artists currently touring the country who join her for special sessions for Radio 1's Live Lounge. Noah And The Whale join Fearne in Aberdeen on Monday; on Tuesday Example are in Hatfield at the University of Hertfordshire; the tour moves to the University of Leicester on Wednesday with Kasabian; and Coldplay end the tour on Thursday at University of East Anglia in Norwich. Zane Lowe also joins Fearne on the road this week presenting a live broadcast of the artists headline shows in the cities each evening. All week listeners can also watch a live stream of Fearne's show via bbc.co.uk/radio1 Presenter/Fearne Cotton, Producer/Phil Stocker BBC Radio 1's Student Tour – Zane Lowe Monday 24 to Thursday 27 October 7.00-9.00pm BBC RADIO 1 BBC Radio 1's Student Tour continues each evening as Zane Lowe presents special live broadcasts from performances by some biggest acts of the moment touring the UK, which will go out live on his show. On Monday Zane's show comes from the Music Hall in Aberdeen with Noah And The Whale plus support from Ben Howard; Tuesday's show moves to Hatfield at The Forum Hertfordshire, University of Hertfordshire with a performance from Example and support from Flux Pavilion; Kasabian perform on Wednesday at O2 Academy, University of Leicester; and the tour concludes on Thursday evening at UEA LCR, University of East Anglia, Norwich with Coldplay. Presenter/Zane Lowe, Producer/Clare Chadburn Radio 3 Live In Concert – Flights Of Fancy Monday 24 October 7.30-10.00pm BBC RADIO 3 The world première of Gabriel Jackson's Airplane Cantata for voices and pianola together features in this concert, live from St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge. Suzy Klein presents this concert which brings together human and mechanised forms of musical expression as the voices of the BBC Singers join forces with that most ingenious and sophisticated of automated instruments, the pianola. At the heart of the programme, Gabriel Jackson's new work celebrates the history of manned flight – from mythological Icarus to the 20th-century's forays into space. In the rest of the concert master pianolist Rex Lawson performs solos from some of the vast repertoire of original works and transcriptions for the instrument, and the BBC Singers continue the aviation theme in flight-related works by Eric Whitacre and Matthew Orlovich. Presenter/Suzy Klein, Producer/Michael Emery Monday 24 October 11.00pm-12.45am BBC RADIO 3 Jez Nelson presents a performance by free improvisers Evan Parker, Louis Moholo, John Tchicai and Tony Marsh in tonight's Jazz On 3. Parker has been at the heart of the British and international free jazz scene for half a century, renowned for his stunning technique and more recently his use of electronics. He is reunited with fellow member of big band The Brotherhood Of Breath, South African drummer Louis Moholo. Danish saxophonist John Tchicai is perhaps best known for his role in the explosion of New York free jazz in the Sixties, including appearing on John Coltrane's Ascension album, and teams up with British drummer Tony Marsh, whose long-term collaborations include with the Mike Westbrook Orchestra and trumpeter Harry Beckett. Presenter/Jez Nelson, Producer/Russell Finch Woman's Hour Drama – Soloparentpals.com Ep 1/5 Monday 24 to Friday 28 October 10.45-11.00am BBC RADIO 4 Four months into their long-distance relationship, single parents Rosie and Tom have spent five weekends together and they still haven't told their online pals. Soloparents.com stars Kris Marshall as Tom and Liz White as Rosie and charts the twists and turns and misunderstandings of the relationship between the rather nervous, middle-England, d |
'Jungfrau' is the German for which sign of the zodiac? | ZODIAC SIGNS AND FAMILY HISTORY ZODIAC SIGNS AND FAMILY HISTORY One of the controversies surrounding Joseph Flory, immigrant father of the C-Line, involves religion. Since apparently several of his children were baptized as adults in the Conestoga Congregation of Lancaster Co. Pennsylvania, it is presumed Joseph was himself a "Dunkard" (Brethren), fleeing Europe for religious freedom. The theory that he was Brethren (non-believers in infant baptism) hits a snag. Walter Bunderman's 1948 book on Flory families in America pictures a photocopy of a purported 8 September 1733 baptismal certificate for Katherine Flory, alleged daughter of Joseph. If this is a genuine document, Joseph would have been Lutheran or Reformed, not Brethren. The baptismal certificate would have indicated that Katherine was baptized as an infant. It is, of course, possible that he changed his religious affiliation after his immigration. Roxann Flora Rhea read about the purported baptismal certificate; something about the wording in this document seemed strange. What follows is a report of her quest for some answers...and, yes, it does entail Signs of the Zodiac! KATHERINE FLORY AND THE ZODIAC BY ROXANN FLORA RHEA Katherine Flory, alleged daughter of Joseph Flory, who was said to have been born at sea prior to the landing of the Ship Hope on August 28, 1733, is best known for what we do not know or cannot prove about her. We don't know if she had a baptismal certificate as stated by Walter Bunderman in his book, nor do we know what ever became of it. He translated the purported document from German to English as follows: "Kathleen Flory is (word missing)...on this 8th day of September in year of our Lord 1733 in sign of the virgin". It is an understatement to say that the name Kathleen is suspect as a German name! Dick Gethmann gave an excellent description of the document in a Flora Listserve: "The document has two fold marks, it is partially torn, and it looks like there are some stains on it. It has 'decoration' both around and within the document, which makes reading it difficult". I have not seen the photocopy in Bunderman's book. After consulting with the Lutheran Archives in Philadelphia (about 1998) I was assured that baptismal certificates were commonly issued to Lutheran families in Colonial America. "In sign of the virgin"...is Virgin written in Latin (Virgo) or in German (jungfrau)? Are we seeing evidence of a Zodiac sign written in a church document. Impossible, I thought. The wording sounded almost Roman Catholic. My inquiries pertained to written Zodiac signs (not symbols). A German correspondent of mine answered my question about these signs by saying that the German Mennonites used Zodiac signs in their family Bibles because they did not like the month names used by the government and by the official church. I placed requests (in August, 1999)on the Brethren Listserve and the Flora Listserve for information re signs of the Zodiac being used in the recording of births. Many folks gave personal experience with old family records and several had expertise in the Signs of the Zodiac. It became apparent that the usage was widespread, albeit, not entirely consistent. Brethren and Mennonite denominations were mentioned frequently. Several inquiries led to a contact with a librarian from a Mennonite university in Harrisonburg, VA, who was able to give me some solid answers. She said that in their collection, they have many books with family records written in them. It is very common for the birth records to give both the date of birth and the sign of the Zodiac (such as In the sign of the Virgin, Taurus, Capricorn, etc.). As far as she knows this practice was common to Germanic families regardless of denomination. Most of the collection is Mennonite, but one app |
Known as the 'City of Roses', which is the most populous city in the US state of Oregon? | Portland, Oregon | Grimm Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia United States Appearances Portland, Oregon and its immediate vicinity is the setting for all of the contemporary action in Grimm . Every single episode has taken place primarily in Portland, with the exception of " The Thing with Feathers ", though there were still scenes that took place there. The US Customs House serves as the Precinct exterior in Grimm Portland is a city located in the U.S. state of Oregon, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, estimated to have reached 587,865 in 2012 making it the 28th most populous city in the United States. Portland is Oregon's most populous city and the third most populous city in the Pacific Northwest region, after Seattle, Washington, and Vancouver, British Columbia. Approximately 2,289,800 people live in the Portland metropolitan area (MSA), the 19th most populous MSA in the United States. Also within the Portland metropolitan area are the cities of Vancouver, Washington, Gresham, Oregon, and Hillsboro, Oregon. In Grimm: The Warlock Issue 1 , it is revealed that the basketball team in Portland is known as the "Portland Tomahawks," a spin on the real world Portland basketball team the Portland Trail Blazers . In " Twelve Days of Krampus ", it is revealed that Portland's central square is known as "O'Brian Square"; this is most likely a spin on real life Pioneer Courthouse Square located in downtown Portland. Located in the Marine west coast climate region, Portland has a climate marked by both warm, dry summers and wet, cool-to-chilly winter days. This climate is ideal for growing roses. For more than a century, Portland has been known as the "City of Roses," with many rose gardens – most prominently the International Rose Test Garden. The city is also known for its abundant outdoor activities, liberal political values, and beer and coffee enthusiasm. Portland is home to a collection of independent microbreweries, microdistilleries, and food carts that contribute to the unofficial, but widely utilized slogan "Keep Portland Weird." |
Who is the regular presenter on BBC Radio Two on Monday to Friday from 5.00pm to 7.00pm? | R2ok/Radio 2 timeline related events of the year and photos from the decade 30 Sept 1967 at 5.30am, Radio 2 and Radio 1 first broadcast, on 1500M and 247M respectively. Radio 2 was first introduced by Paul Hollingdale 'This is BBC Radio 2, the Light Programme and on 1500 metres Long Wave and VHF and Radio 1 on 247metres, good morning this is Paul Hollingdale on this opening day on Radio 1 and Radio 2 welcoming you to Breakfast Special ......' The first record played was The Sound Of Music, Julie Andrews. The George Martin Theme One signature music was used for both Radio 2 and 1 but soon there was a Radio 2 jingle with it's emphasis on 'easy' listening. Radio 2 and Radio 1 often shared frequencies when the programmes were the same on both stations. Robin Scott is the first controller of Radio 2 (and 1) In 1967 shows on Radio 2 included: John Dunn presented Breakfast Special, later Ray Moore Jimmy Young's show 9.55-12 noon was on Radios 1 & 2 Midday Spin 12 - 1.00pm featured different DJ's during the week, including Kenny Everett, Simon Dee, Duncan Johnson and Stuart Henry. In December Tony Brandon replaced Duncan Johnson. Radio 2's evening shows were shared with Radio 1, and included - Monday's 'Country Style presented by David Allan - Wednesday's My Kind of Folk - Saturday's Country Meets Folk was broadcast live from Charing Cross Playhouse London presented by Wally Whyton - and the live Jazz Club was presented by Humphrey Lyttelton from venues around Britain. Late Night Extra presenters included Bob Holness, Pete Myers, Barry Alldis, Mike Lennox, Terry Wogan Big Band Show 1.00 - 1.55pm was varied: - on Mondays Dave Cash - on Tuesdays Keith Fordyce presented Pop Inn - on Wednesdays Denny Piercy presented Parade Of The Pops - on Thursdays Pop North was first presented by Ray Moore, later by Dave Lee Travis - on Fridays the Joe Loss Show was presented by David Hamilton, Tony Hall, Roger Moffat At weekends there were a lot of shows broadcast on both R1 and R2: SATURDAY PROGRAMMES included: 8.32 Junior Choice (formerly Children's Favourites' on the Light Programme) presented by Leslie Crowther 10.00 Max Jaffa and Sandy MacPherson presented 'Melody Time' Note: 10.00 Saturday Club with Keith Skues was possibly only on Radio 1 - a showcase for new and established artists (had started 1958 on the Light Programme as Saturday Skiffle Club) formerly presented by Brian Matthew 1.00pm Jack Jackson (comedy clips from albums and easy listening music) 2.00 Chris Denning Where It's At 3.00 'Pick of What's New', presenters included Pete Murray, Ed Stewart, Don Moss, Keith Skues, Jonathan King and Dave Lee Travis (Radio 1 & 2) 4.00 Pete Brady(Radio 1 & 2) 5.30 Country Meets Folk(Radio 1 & 2) 6.32 Scene & Heard news items, pop press review, interviews and looking at a current LP. This programme was often rescheduled to different times and days.(Radio 1 & 2) 10.00 Pete�s People (Pete Murray)(Radio 1 & 2) 12.05 Night Ride (Radio 1 & 2) on the first SUNDAY, 1st October, Ed Stewart's Sunday show at 10.00am Happening Sunday which lasted 7 weeks later the regular SUNDAY PROGRAMMES included 9.00 Junior Choice (Radio 1 & 2) - originally Leslie Crowther 10.00 Melodies For You presented by Eric Robinson (Radio 2 only) 12.00 Family Favourites (Radio 1 & 2) also Wakey! Wakey! a Sunday lunchtime show with Billy Cotton, his band and friends and later shows included Jazz Scene, David Jacobs and Night Ride. Also in 1967, 2.00 - 3.00pm Woman's Hour weekdays Be My Guest presented by Brian Matthew Night Ride presented by John Curle Round The Horne with Kenneth Horne Record Roundabout with Jack Jackson Album Time with Brian Matthew Top Of The Form school quiz Does The Team Think? Cliff Richards presented a Be My Guest show Katie Boyle presented Pop Over Europe Hubert Gregg presented A Square Deal Alan Keith presented Your Hundred Best Tunes Humphrey Lyttelton presented Best Of Jazz Sheridan Morley presented Late Night Line-Up (till 1975) Kenneth Williams presented An International Cabaret from Talk Of the Town, London Nov quiz show Treble Chance (ninth seri |
'Verseau' is the French for which sign of the zodiac? | February 12 Zodiac - Full Horoscope Personality Pisces February 12 Zodiac is Aquarius - Full Horoscope Personality If you are born under the February 12 zodiac or are in any way interested to discover the personality of someone having this birthday, here you can check all of its astrology meanings. This page presents you a full profile for this day and its associated zodiac sign that is Aquarius. It contains information from ruling planet, house and element details to personality traits, famous birthdays and love compatibilities. The zodiac sign for February 12 is Aquarius. Astrological symbol: Water Bearer. This symbolizes freshness, rejuvenation, progress and responsibility. It influences people born between January 20 and February 18 when the Sun is in Aquarius, the eleventh zodiac sign. The Aquarius Constellation is one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac, covering visible latitudes between +65° and -90°. It lies between Capricornus to the West and Pisces to the East on an area of 980 square degrees. The brightest star is called alpha Aquarii. The Latin name for the Water Bearer, the February 12 zodiac sign is Aquarius. The French name it Verseau while the Greeks say it is Idroxoos. Opposite sign: Leo. On the horoscope chart, this and the Aquarius sun sign are on opposite sides, reflecting elegance and control and some sort of balancing act between the two with a creation of opposite aspects at times. Modality: Fixed. This quality reveals the loyal nature of those born on February 12 and their adventure and determination regarding most life aspects. Ruling house: The eleventh house. This is a space of friendship, higher goals and dreams. It strengthens the importance of social contact, friendly behavior and openness. This explains why Aquarians are exemplified as the idealists and dreamers of the zodiac. Ruling body: Uranus. This planet reflects experience and calm. It also suggests the intelligence component. Uranus is consistent with Caelus, the incarnation of the skies on earth in Roman mythology. Element: Air. This is the element of those who design and engage their lives by linking everything together. Is said to benefit people born on February 12 and influences their relationship with the other elements, for example in association with fire, it heats the situation up. Lucky day: Tuesday. Aquarius best identifies with the flow of the effective Tuesday while this is doubled by the connection between Tuesday and its ruling by Mars. Lucky numbers: 1, 7, 13, 16, 23. Motto: "I know" More info on February 12 Zodiac below ▼ People born on February 12 are enthusiastic and witty individuals who know how to carry a conversation with anyone, no matter who they are or how well they know them. They are curious beings, always trying to learn something new and their interest vary a lot. They are temperamental and prove their independence from early years but at the same time they remain very close to those dear to them. Positive traits: These Aquarius natives have pleasing personalities and are both dependable and trustworthy. Enthusiastic and broad minded they often surprise those close to them with their powerful insight on life matters. They are appreciated and respected in their circle of friends and try to instill the same behavior in most of their life relations. Negative traits: One of the things Aquarius needs to learn is to sometimes shut up and be all ears to advice that other people give them. Not only because they aren't actually the all knowing beings they believe they are but because they could use some help at times, be it just through words. Those born on this day are easily distracted and even easier to irritate. They sometimes act quite creative and other times they lack any common sense logic. They also tend to mingle with the past and focus on their faults and deficiencies. Love and Compatibility for February 12 Zodiac Lovers born on February 12 are extremely attractive and versatile. They like to discover new persons and they seem to center all their life on a person but then suddenly they get bored |
Which river forms most of the boundary between the US states of Oregon and Washington? | RCW 43.58.060: Oregon-Washington Columbia River boundary compact—Terms and provisions. Oregon-Washington Columbia River boundary compact—Terms and provisions. The terms and provisions of the compact referred to in RCW 43.58.050 are as follows: INTERSTATE COMPACT DETERMINING COLUMBIA RIVER ARTICLE I. PURPOSE The boundary between the states of Oregon and Washington along the course of the Columbia River has not been easy to ascertain because of changes in the main channel of the river with a result that a state of confusion and dispute exists and the enforcement and administration of the laws of the two states has been rendered difficult. The purpose of this compact is to fix with precision by reference to stations of longitude and latitude the boundary between the states of Oregon and Washington from one marine league due west of the mouth of the Columbia River to the most easterly point at which the 46th parallel of North latitude crosses said river, at which point the river ceases to form the boundary between the two states. ARTICLE II. DESCRIPTION The boundary between the states of Oregon and Washington from one marine league due west of the mouth of the Columbia River to the point at which the last described point number (# 191) of the boundary as herein determined meets the 46th parallel of North latitude at 118° 59'10".12 of West longitude shall be as follows: Beginning one marine league at sea off the mouth of the Columbia river at north latitude 46° 15'00".00; running thence due east to point number 1 of this description, which point is at north latitude 46° 15'00".00, west longitude 124° 05'00".00; thence from point number 1 continuing upstream in the channel of the Columbia river by a series of straight lines connecting the following numbered and described points in consecutive order. Point |
Which cyclist was BBC Scotland Sports Personality of the Year in 2003 and 2008? | BBC SPORT | TV/Radio Schedule | Sports Personality | Hoy named BBC Sports Personality Hoy wins Sports Personality of the Year Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy has been named 2008 BBC Sports Personality of the Year. The Scot, who won three gold medals in Beijing, beat Lewis Hamilton and Rebecca Adlington to the honour. Hoy, 32, becomes the first cyclist to win the prestigious award since Tommy Simpson in 1965. "To win this award this year is so special as British sport has enjoyed such a hugely successful year. It's been incredible," said Hoy. I really didn't expect this... standing here holding it in my hands, looking at the names on this trophy, it's quite incredible Chris Hoy Edinburgh-born Hoy became the first Briton to win three golds at one Games since 1908. He triumphed in the team sprint, along with Jamie Staff and Jason Kenny, and won the keirin and the individual sprint at the Laoshan Velodrome. He also won two titles at the 2008 World Championships in Manchester. It was a successful night for the British cycling team as they won the Team award while David Brailsford won the Coach of the Year crown. "I really didn't expect this," added Hoy, who received a standing ovation after he came to the stage to collect his award from Sir Steve Redgrave and Michael Johnson. "After the year I've had and the whole team has had, to be crowned Sports Personality of the Year, it just means so much. This is the big one and this is just unbelievable. "Standing here holding it in my hands, looking at the names on this trophy, it's quite incredible. 606: DEBATE |
Which 1994 film is based on the true life story of 'The Guildford Four'? | About: In the Name of the Father (film) About: In the Name of the Father (film) An Entity of Type : movie , from Named Graph : http://dbpedia.org , within Data Space : dbpedia.org In the Name of the Father is a 1993 Irish-British-American biographical courtroom drama film co-written and directed by Jim Sheridan. It is based on the true life story of the Guildford Four, four people falsely convicted of the 1974 IRA's Guildford pub bombings, which killed four off-duty British soldiers and a civilian. The screenplay was adapted by Terry George and Jim Sheridan from the autobiography Proved Innocent: The Story of Gerry Conlon of the Guildford Four by Gerry Conlon. Property abstract In the Name of the Father is a 1993 Irish-British-American biographical courtroom drama film co-written and directed by Jim Sheridan. It is based on the true life story of the Guildford Four, four people falsely convicted of the 1974 IRA's Guildford pub bombings, which killed four off-duty British soldiers and a civilian. The screenplay was adapted by Terry George and Jim Sheridan from the autobiography Proved Innocent: The Story of Gerry Conlon of the Guildford Four by Gerry Conlon. The film was positively received by critics, and received seven Academy Award nominations, including Best Actor in a Leading Role (Daniel Day-Lewis), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Pete Postlethwaite), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Emma Thompson), Best Director, and Best Picture. (en) بإسم الأب (بالإنجليزية: In the Name of the Father) هو فيلم درامي سياسي انتج في سنة 1993 من بطولة دانيال دي لويس وإيما تومسون وإخراج جيم شيريدان والذي فاز عن إخراجه لهذا الفيلم بجائزة الدب الذهبي في مهرجان برلين السينمائي، رشح الفيلم لسبع جوائز أوسكار وأربعة جوائز غولدن غلوب لعام 1994، ولكنه لم يفز.. (ar) En el nombre del padre (In the Name of the Father) es una película irlandesa de 1993 basada en los casos de los Cuatro de Guildford y los Siete de Maguire. Fue dirigida por Jim Sheridan, y el guion fue adaptado por Terry George y Sheridan de la autobiografía de Gerard Conlon: Proved Innocent. (es) Au nom du père (In the Name of the Father) est un film irlando-britannique de 1993 réalisé par Jim Sheridan. Il s'agit d'une adaptation du livre autobiographique Proved Innocent de Gerry Conlon. Il s'agit d'une histoire tirée de faits réels. Ce film engagé, qui met en scène la chronique d’une erreur judiciaire, est l'un des plus marquants de la carrière de Jim Sheridan. Il a reçu l'Ours d'Or au Festival de Berlin en 1994, et a été nommé sept fois aux Oscars. Au nom du père est une critique virulente et sans concession du système judiciaire britannique lors des vagues d'attentats de l'IRA provisoire dans les années 1970. Il réunit Daniel Day-Lewis interprétant le rôle de Gerry Conlon, Pete Postlethwaite jouant le rôle du père, Giuseppe Conlon, et Emma Thompson dans le rôle de l’avocate Gareth Peirce. (fr) Im Namen des Vaters (Originaltitel: In the Name of the Father) ist eine britisch-amerikanische Koproduktion aus dem Jahr 1993. Der unter der Regie von Jim Sheridan entstandene Film basiert auf der wahren Geschichte der sogenannten Guildford Four. (de) Nel nome del padre (In the Name of the Father) è un film del 1993 diretto da Jim Sheridan, vincitore dell'Orso d'Oro al Festival di Berlino nel 1994. È tratto dal romanzo autobiografico Proved Innocent di Gerry Conlon, uno dei Guildford Four (tre ragazzi nordirlandesi e una ragazza inglese accusati di aver provocato un'esplosione in un pub di Guildford, oltre ad altri reati), interpretato nella pellicola da Daniel Day-Lewis.Il film è stato candidato a ben sette premi Oscar nel 1994, senza però aggiudicarsene alcuno. (it) 『父の祈りを』（ちちのいのりを、In the Name of The Father）は、1993年製作のイギリス映画。ジム・シェリダン監督。 1974年にIRA暫定派によって実行されたロンドンでのテロ事件であり、英国の司法界史上最大の汚点とされるギルドフォード・パブ爆破事件を元に、冤罪で逮捕されたアイルランド人ジェリー・コンロンとその父親の、再審への長い戦いを描く。 ジェリー・コンロン自身の回想記『Proved Innocent』が原作になっている。 翌年のアカデミー賞には7部門にノミネートされたがいずれも受賞はならなかった。 (ja) W imię ojca – film fabularny z 1993 roku, wyprodukowany w koprodukcji brytyjsko–irlandzkiej i wyreżyserowany przez Jima Sheridana. Scenariusz fil |
On which Scottish island is Goat Fell the highest point? | Isle of Arran – Scotland Info Guide Sitemap Isle of Arran Arran is an island off the west coast from Ayrshire and is often referred to as Scotland in miniature. In the south of Arran you can find fertile valleys, meadows and prehistoric ruins. The north of Arran is very different, tall mountains and deep valleys where deer rule, combined with very picturesque villages in the North and East on the beautiful shores of the Firth of Clyde. Arran can be reached by ferry from Ardrossan on the mainland to Brodick or from Kintyre, the Claonaig to Lochranza Ferry. Lochranza Lochranza is the ferry terminal for the Claonaig ferry and Lochranza is home of Lochranza Castle which is situated on a promontory in the middle of Loch Ranza. The original building dates to the 13th century when it was owned by the MacSweens. In 1262, King Alexander III granted the castle and its lands to Walter Stewart, the Earl of Menteith. It is believed that Robert the Bruce landed at Lochranza in 1306 on his return form Ireland to claim the Scottish throne. By 1371, the castle has become the property of Robert II. During the 1490s, James IV used the castle in his campaign against the Macdonalds, the Lord of the Isles. In 1614 it was occupied by James VI and in the 1650s it was used by Cromwell. By 1705, Lochranza Castle had become the property of the Hamilton family who owned other estates on the Isle of Arran. During the 18th century, the castle fell into disuse and disrepair. Arran Distillery When you follow the A841 towards Brodick you first pass the Isle of Arran Distillers Ltd. on the right. Arran Single Malt is a Single Malt Scotch whisky distilled by the Arran Distillery, the only distillery on the Isle of Arran. Arran Distillery was founded in 1995 and is the first legal distillery built on the Isle of Arran in over 150 years. The water for the malt is from Loch na Davie. The distillery of the Isle of Arran was founded by Harold Currie, former director of Chivas. The spirit produced in the distillery has officially been called “whisky” since the summer of 1998. To celebrate this event, a limited bottling has been released, to restore an ancient tradition. There used to be about fifty distilleries on the island, but most of them were “moonlight” or illegal distilleries. Brodick Brodick is the main village on the Isle of Arran, with tourism providing much of the village’s economic base. Brodick’s population was 621 in the 2001 Census. It is set on the eastern coast of the island, roughly in the central section. It sits below Goat Fell, the tallest mountain on Arran, and in Brodick Bay. The name is derived from Norse roots meaning “Broad Bay”. Renting boats, mini golf, bike hire, fishing, bowling, supermarkets and other shops can be found here. A trip to Holy Island is possible from Brodick (only in the season). The Paddle Steamer Waverley occasionally visits Brodick. Brodick Castle Brodick Castle is located near the village of Brodick and is one of the finest castles in Scotland. A fortress has been on the site since the fifth century, being destroyed or demolished and rebuilt several times. The present castle originates from 1588. Oliver Cromwell occupied the castle briefly and added some extensions. The Hamilton family acquired the castle shortly after. A picture of the castle appears on the back of twenty pound notes issued by the Royal Bank of Scotland. The Hamiltons made some major changes to the castle and became what it is today. Remarkable fact are the almost 90 heads of deer that were brought to the castle as a hunting trophy and can be found on the wall along the main stairs. In 1957, the Duchess of Montrose (daughter of the 12th Duke of Hamilton) gifted the castle to the nation, in order to avoid substantial inheritance tax liabilities on her death. The castle is now owned by the National Trust of Scotland. The castle is open to the public, as are the grounds. It is also home to the art collection of 18th century author William Beckford of Fonthill whose daughter married the 10th Duke of Hamilton. One of the rooms is known as ‘Bruce’s Ro |
The Aztecs called them 'azotochtli', which is Nahuatl for 'turtle-rabbit'. Which mammal has species including nine- banded, seven-banded and screaming hairy? | 1000+ images about armàdillos on Pinterest | Ants, Argentina and Deserts Forward Pink Fairy Armadillo ~ found in central Argentina where it inhabits dry grasslands & sandy plains with thorn bushes & cacti. It has the ability to bury itself completely in a matter of seconds if frightened. They burrows small holes near ant colonies in dry dirt. It feeds mainly on ants and ant larvae near its burrow. 24 "The Mickey Mouse of the desert" - mouse-like rodent with a long tail, long hind legs for jumping, and exceptionally la See More |
How are 'Max Bialystock' and 'Leo Bloom' described in the title of a 1960's film ,later a stage musical? | The Producers (1967) - 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 Producers Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom make money by producing a sure-fire flop. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 45 titles created 24 Oct 2013 a list of 30 titles created 24 Apr 2015 a list of 35 images created 24 Jun 2015 a list of 31 titles created 08 Nov 2015 a list of 28 titles created 1 week ago Search for " The Producers " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 5 nominations. See more awards » Videos In order to ruin a western town, a corrupt politician appoints a black sheriff, who promptly becomes his most formidable adversary. Director: Mel Brooks An American grandson of the infamous scientist, struggling to prove that he is not as insane as people believe, is invited to Transylvania, where he discovers the process that reanimates a dead body. Director: Mel Brooks After putting together another Broadway flop, down-on-his-luck producer Max Bialystock teams up with timid accountant Leo Bloom in a get-rich-quick scheme to put on the world's worst show. Director: Susan Stroman Mel Brooks' parody of Alfred Hitchcock films. Director: Mel Brooks A film director and his strange friends struggle to produce the first major silent feature film in forty years. Director: Mel Brooks Mel Brooks brings his one-of-a-kind comic touch to the history of mankind covering events from the Old Testament to the French Revolution in a series of episodic comedy vignettes. Director: Mel Brooks Planet Spaceballs' President Skroob sends Lord Dark Helmet to steal planet Druidia's abundant supply of air to replenish their own, and only Lone Starr can stop them. Director: Mel Brooks On a long-distance train trip, a man finds romance but also finds himself in danger of being killed, or at least pushed off the train. Director: Arthur Hiller Set up and wrongfully accused, two best friends will be sent to prison for a crime they didn't commit, however, no prison cell can keep them locked in. Director: Sidney Poitier In 1920s Soviet Russia, a fallen aristocrat, a priest and a con artist search for a treasure of jewels hidden inside one of twelve dining chairs, lost during the revolution. Director: Mel Brooks The younger brother of the consulting detective tries to steal Sherlock's glory by solving an important case assisted by an eccentric Scotland Yard detective and a lovely but suspicious actress. Director: Gene Wilder A spoof of Robin Hood in general and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) in particular. Director: Mel Brooks Edit Storyline Down-on-his-luck theatrical producer Max Bialystock is forced to romance rich old ladies to finance his efforts. When timid accountant Leo Bloom reviews Max's accounting books, the two hit upon a way to make a fortune by producing a sure-fire flop. The play which is to be their gold mine? "Springtime for Hitler." Written by Scott Renshaw <[email protected]> Hollywood Never Faced a Zanier Zero Hour! See more » Genres: 10 November 1968 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Mel Brooks' The Producers See more » Filming Locations: $6,091 (USA) (7 June 2002) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia Composer John Morris was given the daunting task of creating the showcase musical number "Springtime for Hitler." Mel Brooks directed him to create the biggest, flashiest, tackiest, most terrible number he could think of. "Every time we hit a level," said Morris, "we'd h |
The capital city of which European country lies on the River Ljubljanica? | Day trips - Lake Bled & Ljubljana tour :: ZAGREB TOURS Day trips Spend a weekend in Zagreb Home » Day trips » Lake Bled & Ljubljana tour Lake Bled & Ljubljana tour Word of Mouth Book this Trip On this day trip, we are taking you to discover two most beautiful gems of Slovenia: the magical Lake Bled and the charming capital Ljubljana Frist we are taking you twords the Alpine region, where on the banks of the mountain lake, beneath the peaks of Julian Alps a charming little town of Bled is situated. This pearl of Slovenia and the whole Alpine region, with a tiny island and St. Mary's Church in the middle of the Lake and an old medieval Castle up on the cliff that offers you an amazing views is definitely something you will be enchanted with. On our way back to Zagreb, we will visit the Capital of Slovenia – Ljubljana. Strolling along the Ljubljanica River and the Old Town, we will hear all about its fascinating history. From the time of Jason and the Argonauts, throughout the Protestant reformation and Cultural Revolution to the modern days, Ljubljana became a charming middle European city worth visiting. Trip reviews: Standard departure time is 8 AM from your accommodation and it can be customized according to your preferences. Explore Bled Castle - the odlest one in Slovenia Admire the views of the Lake Bled and Julian Alps Enjoy the stroll along Ljubljanica River in the heart of Ljubljana Visit Ljubljana Castle and climb its viewing tower Comfortable A/C sedan or minivan transportation Friendly guidance of the professional and licensed, English speaking ZagrebTours guide & driver Entrance tickets for Bled Castle and Ljubljana Castle Coffee & Cake break in Bled Ljubljana Ljubljana is the capital and largest city of Slovenia. It lies on the river Ljubljanica and was built in the Roman settlement Emona in 15 year AD. After the earthquake that destroyed the city in the 16th century, Ljubljana was rebuilt in Renaissance style and after a catastrophic earthquake in the 19th century in neo-classical and art nouveau style. Ljubljana architecture between the two world wars was enriched by the well-known architect Joža Plečnik. The symbol of the city is the dragon, which represents the strength and courage. According to the Greek legend, the Argonauts on their way home after having taken the Golden Fleece found a lake surrounded by a marsh somewhere on the present-day city of Ljubljana. It is there that Jason, main Argonaut, allegedly killed a dragon which then became the symbol of the city. Bled Bled is a town located on Lake Bled, a few kilometers south of the Austrian border and 50 km northwest of Ljubljana. Its location by the lake and at the foot of the Julian Alps provides excellent opportunities for the summer and winter holidays. Bled amazing position, healthy mountain air and a long swimming season is what attracts many tourists during the whole year. Irresistibly beautiful, clear lake, thousand castle and church are places that are definitely worth the visit. |
By tradition what is drunk by the winner of the 'Indianapolis 500' motor race? | Indianapolis Motor Speedway Frequently Asked Questions Indy 500 Traditions Since the inaugural race in 1911, the Indianapolis 500 has become steeped in rich tradition, one of the most alluring aspects of "The Greatest Spectacle In Racing." Here is the history of some of the most popular and enduring traditions of the Indianapolis 500: 500 Festival Parade The 500 Festival Parade took place for the first time in 1957. It, and several other related activities, largely came about following a series of newspaper editorials over a two- or three-year period by local columnists who had witnessed the several-day celebration in advance of the Kentucky Derby. "Back Home Again in Indiana" Although there are reports that "Indiana," as the song was originally titled when published in 1917, was played by a trackside brass band as Hoosier driver Howdy Wilcox ran out his final laps on the way to winning the 1919 "500," it was not until 1946 that it was sung on race morning. James Melton, of the New York Metropolitan Opera Company, was a collector of classic cars, and was at one time president of the Antique Automobile Club of America. He supplied several of the vehicles which participated in a race-morning lap of classic automobiles around the track in 1946, and approximately 45 minutes before the start of the race, he sang "Indiana" with the Purdue University band over the public address system. It was so well received that he was invited back the following year, and in 1948, it was decided to "move it up" to its current slot in the order of the day, just prior to the firing of the engines. Among Melton's better-known successors have been Mel Tormé, Vic Damone, Dinah Shore, Ed Ames, Peter Marshall, Dennis Morgan and Johnny Desmond, with popular Jim Nabors having missed only a handful of years since 1972. Balloons Before the Start It is believed that 1947 was the first year for the release of multi-colored balloons on race morning and that it was Tony Hulman’s mother, Grace Smith Hulman, who made the suggestion. By 1950, the release had been timed to coincide, as it does to this day, with the final notes of "Back Home Again In Indiana." Drinking of the Milk Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Louis Meyer regularly drank buttermilk to refresh himself on a hot day and happened to drink some in Victory Lane as a matter of habit after winning the 1936 race. An executive with what was then the Milk Foundation was so elated when he saw the moment captured in a photograph in the sports section of his newspaper the following morning that he vowed to make sure it would be repeated in coming years. There was a period between 1947-55 when milk was apparently no longer offered, but the practice was revived in 1956 and has been a tradition ever since. Borg-Warner Trophy The Borg-Warner Trophy , one of the most recognizable trophies in all of sports, has been awarded to the winner of every Indianapolis 500-Mile Race since 1936. Crafted out of sterling silver by Spaulding-Gorham of Chicago, it was unveiled at a dinner in New York in February 1936, featuring bas-relief sculptures of every "500" winner up until that time. The new winner has been added every year since, and in 1986 (the trophy's 50th anniversary), the final space became filled. The solution for 1987 was to add a base, but this too became filled, and in 2004, an even larger version replaced it, this one with enough spaces to last through 2034. The only sculptured face not of a winning driver is that of the late Speedway Tony Hulman , whose likeness, in gold, was placed on the base in 1987. |
Who was the Rawlinson and Bosworth Professor of Anglo-Saxon at Oxford University from 1925 to 1945? | Professorships Held by the Inklings Professorships Held by the Inklings a complete list of their incumbents Oxford University Rawlinson and Bosworth Professor of Anglo-Saxon (Rawlinsonian to 1916) Sir William A(lexander) Craigie (1867-1957) 1925-1945 J(ohn) R(onald) R(euel) Tolkien (1892-1973) 1946-1963 Merton Professor of English Language and Literature 1885-1916 Henry Cecil (Kennedy) Wyld (1870-1945) 1945-1959 J(ohn) R(onald) R(euel) Tolkien (1892-1973) 1959-1980 Merton Professor of English Literature 1904-1922 Sir Walter (Alexander) Raleigh (1861-1922) 1922-1928 Nevill (Henry Kendall Aylmer) Coghill (1899-1980) 1966-1975 Dame Helen (Louise) Gardner (1908-1986) 1976-2002 Goldsmiths' Professor of English Literature (Reader before 1948) H(erbert) F(rancis) B(rett) Brett-Smith (1884-1951) 1948-1970 Lord (Edward Christian) David (Gascoyne) Cecil (1902-1986) 1970-1984 J.R.R. Tolkien Professor of English Language and Literature (Merton Professor of English Language to 1979) 1961-1979 (with books of their lectures) 1. Praelections Poeticae (1711-19), trans. as Lectures on Poetry (1742) 2. 1741-1751 Robert Lowth (1710-1787) De Sacra Poesi Hebraeorum (1753), trans. as Lectures on the Sacred Poetry of the Hebrews (1787) 6. Praelectiones Poeticae in Schola Naturalis Philosophiae (1758) 7. Praelectiones Academicae in Homerum (1870) 10. 1793-1801 James Hurdis (1763-1801) Lectures showing the Several Sources of that Pleasure which the Human Mind Receives from Poetry (1797) 12. Praelectiones Academicae Oxonii Habitae (1813) 13. Di Poeticae Vi Medica (1844), trans. as Keble's Lectures on Poetry (1912) 16. De Rei Poeticae Idea (1843); De Re Critica Praelectiones Oxonii Habitae (1847) 17. On Translating Homer (1861-62); On the Study of Celtic Literature (1867) 19. Sir Francis Hastings (Charles) Doyle, Bt. (1810-1888) Lectures Delivered Before the University of Oxford (1869-77) 20. |
What was the first name of 'Dr. No' in the film of that name? | Honey Ryder (Ursula Andress) | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Honey Ryder (Ursula Andress) Last Dr. No (film) Honey Ryder is a fictional shell-diver and love interest of James Bond who appeared in EON Productions ' 1962 James Bond film Dr. No . The character is a cinematic adaptation of the character Honeychile Rider , who first appeared in Ian Fleming 's 1958 novel of the same name and was subsequently re-imagined for the 2015 mobile game James Bond: World of Espionage . The character was portrayed by Ursula Andress and was voiced by Nikki van der Zyl . Contents [ show ] Film biography Having drawn a link between the murder of British spy John Strangways and radioactive samples he had taken from an island named Crab Key (owned by the reclusive Dr. Julius No ) Bond convinces a reluctant Quarrel to take him there by boat. There Bond meets the beautiful Honey Ryder, dressed only in a white bikini, who is collecting shells. She emerges from the sea, singing. At first she is suspicious of Bond but soon decides to help him after the island's guards destroy her boat. Bond and Quarrel follow her to a hiding place inland. After nightfall they are attacked by the legendary " dragon " of Crab Key, which turns out to be an armoured tractor equipped with a flamethrower. In the resulting gun battle, Quarrel is incinerated whilst Bond and Ryder are taken prisoner. They are decontaminated, quartered in Dr. No's lair, and given drugged coffee to render them unconscious. They dress and meet Dr. No in his office, where he invites them to lunch. After dinner, Ryder is taken away and Bond is beaten by the guards. Later, after killing Dr. No and sabotaging the island's reactor, Bond rescues Honey from being slowly drowned. As the complex explodes, the pair escape by boat until they run out of gas in the middle of the sea, and start kissing. Behind the scenes As "The Original Bond Girl" Honey Ryder emerges from the sea in an iconic scene from Dr. No (1962). In the film series, Ryder is widely regarded as the first Bond girl , although she is not the first woman in the film to be with Bond (that distinction belongs to Sylvia Trench , while Miss Taro was Bond's first mission-related "conquest"). Her entrance in the film, emerging from the ocean in a white bikini, striding barefoot over the wet beach sand, with a large sea shell in one hand and a hunting knife in the other, while the sun shines on her wet blonde hair, is considered a classic James Bond moment and is one of the most popular scenes in cinematic history. As a homage, Halle Berry performed a similar scene in an orange bikini in the 20th James Bond film, Die Another Day . Mariah Carey also references this scene in the music video for her song "Honey". The character was later mentioned by name in On Her Majesty's Secret Service as a "beautiful movie star." Andress is the first of only two entertainers that have actually starred in a Bond film to be mentioned by Fleming in his James Bond novels. The other is David Niven who co-starred as James Bond in the 1967 film adaptation of Casino Royale along with Andress. Omitted scenes Still photograph of the original crab torture scene in Dr. No. The 1958 James Bond novel Dr. No by Ian Fleming, Crab Key is named after the thousands of large land crabs – what they call in Jamaica "black crabs" – which infest the island. The book features a scene where Dr. No plans to torture Honey to death by tying her naked to the ground in the path of the crabs' migration; mistakenly believing that the animals are carnivorous from the death of an earlier victim. A similar scene was initially replicated for the 1962 film with Honey being tortured by being tied to the ground along with crabs, but since the crabs were sent frozen from the Caribbean, they did not move much during filming, so the scene was altered to have Honey slowly drowning. [1] Gallery |
Which word completes the title of a story by Roald Dahl - 'Charlie And The Great Glass .....'? | Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator - Roald Dahl Roald Dahl Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator Published in 1972 Synopsis Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator is the sequel to one of Roald Dahl's best-loved stories, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Background Background Willy Wonka has asked Charlie and the rest of the Bucket family to live with him. Now, moments after Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ended, we rejoin the adventure as the Great Glass Elevator blasts into outer space... Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator is the sequel to one of the best-loved stories in children's literature. Published eight years after Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in 1972, it continues the story of Charlie Bucket, his family and the amazing Mr Willy Wonka. The book was dedicated to Roald's daughters Tessa, Ophelia and Lucy. At first, Roald Dahl thought the word 'elevator' was too American, but the British word 'lift' seemed too boring. 'Air machine' was considered, but 'elevator' came out top in the end, although it is called a lift in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. |
In May 1967 who became the first sailor to circumnavigate the globe single-handed, with just one stop, in Sydney? | What Is Solo Circumnavigation What is Solo Circumnavigation For centuries the early explorers did not care how long they took to sail around the world. Simply, they were glad to get home with crew large enough to handle their ships. Usually it took couple of years to make their voyages, full of adventure and danger. The reason for the first voyages was to find a way to the Rich East and to make profit, then to establish fortified bases in distant countries to secure the trade. Stopping to plunder the lands and the natives along the way and claiming the remains for king and queen were normal procedures during that time. Colonization and exploitation became the rule India for cotton, Indonesia for spices, China for tea and china, and of course Australia, first for disposal of criminals, rebels and anyone else who stood in the way of the Establishment and then for grain and wool. With financial gain to be made through swift passages, the shippers started building fast ships and demanded speedy voyages. At their best, these ships could dash to Australia in nearly 60 days, spent about a month off and on loading, then speed home in about 70 days, thereby going around the world in almost 160 days. Unfortunately those fast clippers were replaced by the larger grain-hauling barks, until steam ships eventually replaced them. Since Magellan and his crew proved in 1522 that one could sail continuously in one direction until once again reaching ones homeport, circumnavigating the globe has been aspiration of countless sailors. Probably the first yacht to circumnavigate was British schooner Nancy Dawson finishing in 1850. Joshua Slocum did the first solo circumnavigation over one hundred years ago. Then others followed their example of leisure cruising from one port or anchorage to the next, until 1967-68 when Sir Francis Chichester sailed from Plymouth to Sydney and back via Cape Horn for speed. He did not beat the clippers time, but he set the time mark for those who followed. Now the challenge became not simply to sail around the world, but to be the fastest to do so. More sailors, either solo or with crew, set out for circumnavigation and started to claim they were fastest. And here the trouble started. As we know the speed is calculated as time over distance. During circumnavigation the time is done by our calendar system but the distance could be very different. Basically, to circle the globe means that you cross all 360 meridians of longitude. If everybody would be able to do it on the equator, everything would be OK because everybody would have to cover the same distance for the speed claim. The problem is that you can cross all 360 meridians close to the North or South Pole and you may claim that you have done circumnavigation as well. If you do it a few feet off the pole, you can be very fast too, but would it be fair to claim it as a circumnavigation? So how to set fair rules for specification of circumnavigation, especially when everybody can start the voyage in a different corner of the world? The answer is very simple: you must at least follow a great circle. But what is a great circle? A great circle is a line traced on the surface of the globe by a plane cutting through the sphere at its center. It is a largest circle, which can be drawn on the surface of globe. All longitudes are great circles because the plane cutting through every meridian of longitude cuts through the center of globe as well as through North and South Pole. Unfortunately there is no way to sail just following meridians. If you put plane through the latitudes, only plane going through equator crosses the center of the globe and therefore only equator is a great circle. But again, you cannot sail following the equator, because the continents. The simplest way to prove that one followed the great circle is to put the plane through any point of ones sailing, preferably through the start point, and through the center of the globe, and then to find the opposite point on that plane the point called antipode. Simply put, if somebodys journey cro |
Which musical features the song 'The Worst Pies In London'? | The Worst Pies in London - YouTube The Worst Pies in London Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Nov 8, 2014 Provided to YouTube by Warner Music Group The Worst Pies in London · Stephen Sondheim Sweeney Todd |
In which t.v. series was 'George Cowley' the head of 'C15'. | The Professionals (TV Series 1977–1983) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error This series chronicled the lives of Bodie and Doyle, top agents for Britain's CI5 (Criminal Intelligence 5), and their controller, George Cowley. The mandate of CI5 was to fight terrorism ... See full summary » Creator: Barker, a deranged, embittered old lag and his young accomplice Stacey - whom he disguises as a female hostage - dig in on a warehouse roof, pointing their machine-gun at a hospital ward and ... 8.5 After a bomb goes off in the CI5 building and an operative is killed, Cowley gets a sinister phone call to say there will be more deaths, which there are, including an attempt to murder Bodie. ... 8.5 Bodie is delighted to re-encounter old flame Marikka Schuman, an East German film star, with whom he spends an idyllic time in his flat. However he is unaware that Marikka's husband and henchman ... 8.4 a list of 35 titles created 30 Oct 2012 a list of 38 titles created 03 Feb 2015 a list of 34 titles created 06 Oct 2015 a list of 41 titles created 24 Oct 2015 a list of 25 titles created 9 months ago Search for " The Professionals " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Title: The Professionals (1977–1983) 8.1/10 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. British police TV series which revolutionized the genre on UK television in the mid-1970s starring John Thaw as a hard-edged detective in the Flying Squad of London's Metropolitan Police. Stars: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan Arthur Daley, a small-time conman, hires former boxer Terry McCann to be his 'minder', so Terry can protect him (Arthur) from other, small-time, crooks. While Terry is trying his hardest to... See full summary » Stars: George Cole, Glynn Edwards, Dennis Waterman Cinematic spin-off from the popular TV series. Hard-bitten Flying Squad officer Jack Regan gets embroiled in a deadly political plot when an old friend asks him to investigate the death of ... See full summary » Director: David Wickes Second cinematic spin-off from the popular 70's police series. Regan & Carter head a Flying Squad investigation into a series of bank raids by a team of well-armed villains who are flying in from the continent. Director: Tom Clegg A trooper with the British Special Air Service (SAS) infiltrates a radical political group who are planning a terrorist operation against American dignitaries. A glamourized look at the ... See full summary » Director: Ian Sharp A working-class Cockney bigot with a biased and expirienced opinion of everything shares them bluntly and almost carelessly. Stars: Warren Mitchell, Anthony Booth, Una Stubbs Ken Boon and Harry Crawford are two middle-aged ex-firemen who start out in business together, initially in Birmingham and later in Nottingham. During the seven series (1986-1992), Ken ... See full summary » Stars: Michael Elphick, David Daker, Neil Morrissey Albert Steptoe and his son Harold are junk dealers, complete with horse and cart to tour the neighbourhood. They also live amicably together at the junk yard. But Harold, who likes the ... See full summary » Director: Cliff Owen Popular sitcom set in a seedy bedsit lorded over by the mean, vain, boastful, cowardly landlord Rigsby. In each episode, his conceits are debunked by his long suffering tenants. Stars: Leonard Rossiter, Don Warrington, Frances de la Tour The series followed the wavering relationship between two ex-lovers, Penny Warrender, a secretary for an advertising firm, and Vincent Pinner, an ex ice cream salesman turned turf ... See full summary » Stars: Paul Nicholas, Jan Francis, Sylvia Kay Ria, a happily married suburban housewife, reaches the age where she feels as if life is passing her by. Being taken for granted by her butterfly collecting dent |
Which socialist society was founded in London in January 1884? | Fabian Society - Signs and symbols of cults, gangs and secret societies Red Army Faction (Baader-meinhof) MST/Landless Workers’ Movement (Movimento dos Trabalhadores Sem Terra) Is there a group or symbol that should be represented here that you feel is missing? We also welcome any comments regarding the site itself, be it the categories (notoriously difficult..), unfactual information or other ways we could improve the site. Forbiddensymbols.com aims to present politically and religiously objective information, and is not directly affiliated with any of the groups represented on this site. Fabian Society (source: LSE archives ) NOTE: I was tipped about this emblem, and was bit shocked to find that the Fabian Society, a long-lived socialist think-tank in the UK, used to have a wolf in sheep’s clothing as their eerie coat of arms, designed by Goerge Bernard Shaw. (source: http://www2.lse.ac.uk/newsAndMedia/news/archives/2006/FabianWindow.aspx) They seem to have at some point replaced their old coat of arms in favor of the shown gruntled turtle . Their profile today has a sleek modern british design without any specific outward use of logos and emblems. (thanks for tip!) Wikipedia says: function mfTempOpenSection(id){var block=document.getElementById("mf-section-"+id);block.className+=" open-block";block.previousSibling.className+=" open-block";} The Fabian Society is a British socialist organisation whose purpose is to advance the principles of democratic socialism via gradualist and reformist effort in democracies , rather than by revolutionary overthrow. [1] [2] As founders of the Labour Party in 1900, the Fabian Society has influenced British policy to the present day, from the postwar creation of the modern welfare state to the election of Tony Blair . Later members of the Fabian Society included Jawaharlal Nehru and other leaders of new nations created out of the former British Empire , who used Fabian principles to create socialist democracies in India, Pakistan, Nigeria and elsewhere as Britain decolonised after World War II . The Fabian Society founded the London School of Economics and Political Science in 1895 "for the betterment of society", now one of the leading institutions in the world, an incubator of influential politicians, economists, journalists, prime ministers and liberal billionaires.[ improper synthesis? ] Today, the society functions primarily as a think tank and is one of 15 socialist societies affiliated with the Labour Party. Similar societies exist in Australia (the Australian Fabian Society ), in Canada (the Douglas–Coldwell Foundation and the now disbanded League for Social Reconstruction ), in Sicily (Sicilian Fabian Society) and in New Zealand (The NZ Fabian Society). [3] Blue plaque at 17 Osnaburgh St, where the Society was founded in 1884 Fabian Society was named after "Fabius the Delayer" at the suggestion of Frank Podmore , above The tortoise is the symbol of Fabian Society, representing its goal of gradual expansion of socialism. [1] Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing, the original coat of arms The Fabian Society was founded on 4 January 1884 in London as an offshoot of a society founded a year earlier called The Fellowship of the New Life . [4] Early Fellowship members included the visionary Victorian elite, among them poets Edward Carpenter and John Davidson , sexologist Havelock Ellis , and early socialist Edward R. Pease . They wanted to transform society by setting an example of clean simplified living for others to follow. Some members also wanted to become politically involved to aid society's transformation; they set up a separate society, the Fabian Society. All members were free to attend both societies. The Fabian Society additionally advocated renewal of Western European Renaissance ideas and their promulgation throughout the world. The Fellowship of the New Life was dissolved in 1899, [5] but the Fabian Society grew to become the pre-eminent academic society in the United Kingdom in the Edwardian era . It was typified by the members of its vanguard Coefficients club . Public meeti |
Which country in 1930 became the fifth to play Test Cricket, not winning their first match until they beat the West Indies in 1956? | 6. – Cricket – Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand Martin Donnelly (1st of 4) Highs and lows, 1945–60 Post-war test cricket began disastrously for New Zealand in March 1946 with scores of 42 and 54 in a one-off test against Australia. Australia won by an innings, and there would be no more tests against Australia until 1973. Wounded heroes New Zealand and South Africa played a dramatic game on Boxing Day 1953 at Ellis Park, Johannesburg. At 3 a.m. news came that the fiancée of the New Zealand fast bowler Bob Blair had died in the Tangiwai rail disaster. He was not expected to play. As the game progressed, the New Zealand batsmen were repeatedly hit by the South African speedster Neil Adcock. Bert Sutcliffe’s ear lobe was split and he was taken to hospital. He returned to play, head swathed in bandages, and when the ninth wicket fell, to the crowd’s amazement, Blair appeared. Sutcliffe launched a fierce attack – three sixes in an over – and the pair added 33 runs in 10 minutes. The nation’s credibility was restored with a successful tour of England in 1949. All four three-day tests were drawn. Left-handed batters Bert Sutcliffe and Martin Donnelly provided the New Zealand’s team’s highlights. Sutcliffe’s aggregate of 2,627 runs on tour was second only to Australian cricketer Don Bradman’s famous 2,960 in 1930. Donnelly became the first New Zealander to score a test double century – 206 at Lord’s Cricket Ground. (A century is 100 or more runs in a single innings.) The 1950s saw more lows. There were defeats at home by England in 1951, 1955 and 1958; by the West Indies in 1952 and 1956; and by South Africa in 1953. In March 1955, facing a deficit of 46 in the second test against England, the New Zealand team was dismissed for 26 runs, the lowest total test innings of any team ever. There were also crushing defeats overseas. In 1953–54 South Africa defeated New Zealand with four victories. From October 1955 to January 1956 New Zealand embarked on an arduous tour of Pakistan and India where they lost four of the eight tests and suffered debilitating stomach disorders. On the 1958 tour of England, New Zealand lost four tests and only reached 200 in one innings. However, on 13 March 1956, after 45 tests and 26 years of earnest and occasionally humiliating endeavours, history was made in the fourth test against the West Indies at Eden Park when New Zealand won by 190 runs. It was the country’s first cricket test victory. Respectability in the 1960s and 1970s During the 1960s and 1970s New Zealand played 83 test matches, winning nine, losing 37 and drawing 37. There were fewer embarrassing defeats; many of the draws were deserved; and New Zealand cricket gained international respect. There were some fine performances. In a shared series (two tests each) in South Africa in 1961–62, New Zealand gained its first overseas test victories. On tour the captain and right-hand batsman John Reid set a record aggregate for a touring batsman with 1,915 runs and seven centuries. An arduous tour covered England, India and Pakistan in 1969. In England, Dick Motz became the first New Zealand bowler to capture 100 test wickets. The test series in India was drawn 1–1. The win in the second test at Nagpur was New Zealand’s first on the subcontinent. They also defeated Pakistan 1–0, New Zealand’s first test series win on overseas soil. There were five drawn tests in the West Indies in 1972. Glenn Turner scored the most runs for New Zealand in a series (672). When he scored 223 not out in the first test he became the only New Zealand batsman to bat through a test innings on two occasions. In the first test in England in 1973 New Zealand faced the huge total of 479 to win. Playing a heroic ‘captain’s knock’ of 176, Bevan Congdon took New Zealand to within 39 runs of victory. In March 1974 Glenn Turner’s 101 and 110 not out steered New Zealand to their first test win over Australia – by five wickets. On 15 February 1978, after playing 48 tests against England, the New Zealand cricket team ‘climbed its Everest’. It finally beat England by 72 runs at the |
Which word completes the titles of these Neil Simon plays: 'Plaza ......', 'California ......' and 'London .......'? | London Suite London Suite "Makes laughter easy!" - The New York Times "You'll leave this bright comedy with a smile on your face." - NBC TV "Booked solid with merciful laughter." - Newark Star-Ledger More Information Below: Minimum Fee: £67 per performance plus VAT when applicable., Some restrictions currently apply for this title. Please submit a license application to confirm specific availability. FEATURES / CONTAINS Interior Set America's premier comic playwright crosses the Atlantic for a suite of hilarious comedies set in a deluxe London hotel a sedate place until these characters check in. In Settling Accounts, the suite is occupied by an inebriated Welsh writer who is holding his long time business manager, caught absconding with the writer's money, at gun point. The villian concocts increasingly farfetched explanations of what he was doing at Heathrow with the cash. An American widow and her daughter, in England to buy shoes, take over the suite in Going Home. At the daughter's insistence, mother spends her last evening in London with a rich Scotsman. The hotel guests in The Man on the Floor are a married couple from New York who have lost their tickets to Wimbledon and are about to lose their suite to Kevin Costner who absolutely must have it now. The evening ends on a funny, bittersweet note with Diana and Sidney, another chapter in the lives of two characters from California Suite. Diana, the Oscar-winning actress, and Sidney, her bisexual husband, are now divorced and are seeing each other for the first time in years. He needs money for his lover who is dying of cancer. The money is not a problem for Diana, but the realization that she still loves him is. "Makes laughter easy!" - The New York Times "You'll leave this bright comedy with a smile on your face." - NBC TV "Booked solid with merciful laughter." - Newark Star-Ledger Characters |
Which current presenter of 'Today' on BBC Radio 4 joined the programme in 1987? | BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Broadcaster Timpson dies aged 77 Broadcaster Timpson dies aged 77 Clips of broadcasts Writer and broadcaster John Timpson has died at a hospital in Norfolk at the age of 77. Timpson was best known for his long career as a presenter on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, and a string of books on British heritage. Famed for his distinctive voice, he joined the Today programme in 1970, stepping down 16 years later, in 1986. Timpson, who died at Queen Elizabeth's Hospital in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, on Saturday, leaves a wife and one son. A second son, Nick, died suddenly at the age of 42 just five weeks ago. "John was one of the greats from radio broadcasting," said Jenny Abramsky, director of BBC radio, on Saturday. 'Sense of humour' "His partnership with Brian Redhead was one of the great broadcasting duets. "His sense of humour and his humanity shone through in all his broadcasts, and during his time on Today the programme's journalism went from strength to strength." Presenter John Humphrys said: "The partnership between John Timpson and Brian Redhead was the cornerstone for what the Today programme has become. They were a brilliant double act." "John's droll humour made him a greatly loved figure. I took over from him 19 years ago and it was a very hard act to follow." Born in Middlesex, John Timpson began his career as a junior reporter on the Wembley News, before moving to the Eastern Daily Press in Norwich in 1951. Timpson was part of the Today team for 16 years In 1959 he joined the BBC as a reporter. In the early days of BBC Two, Timpson presented the first half-hour television news programme, before becoming co-presenter on the Today programme with Jack De Manio. Following De Manio's departure, Timpson presented alongside Robert Robinson and later Brian Redhead with whom he developed a popular banter. He briefly left the Today show to present the Tonight programme, and in 1984 became chairman of Any Questions - a role he continued until 1987. Outstanding service In 1986 he won the Sony Gold Award for outstanding services to radio. "Avuncular, often teasingly lugubrious, dependable and funny," said former Today presenter Sue MacGregor, paying tribute to Timpson. "He was the master of the one-liner quip and brought a totally professional presence to the tricky business of fronting Today." No one will ever forget that voice James Naughtie Current Today presenter James Naughtie added: "All of us who work on the programme feel its history very keenly and John was a bright star in that galaxy. No one will ever forget that voice." On his retirement, Timpson returned to his beloved Norfolk which was the subject of many of his books, notably Timpson's Travels in East Anglia and Timpson's Norfolk Notebook. Editor of the Today programme Kevin Marsh said of Timpson: "I grew up listening to him and he was one of the reasons I got into radio broadcasting. "I admired him hugely and he represented everything the BBC stands for." |
In Greek myth who was the leader of the Titans, who overthrew his father Uranus and was then overthrown by his son Zeus? | Zeus VS. Cronus Zeus VS. Cronus A myth submitted to the site by Megan F. Every family fights, for instance “The Kardashians,” but not as rough as Zeus and Cronus. In Greek Mythology siblings fight, even children and parents. In Greek Myths Cronus ruled over the Titans until Zeus came in and overthrew him. Zeus and Cronus are similar by how they both punished people and both overthrew their dads; they are different by how Zeus has never been defeated and Cronus has and Cronus had to eat his children to stay powerful (but it didn’t work) and Zeus didn’t have to do that to stay ruler. Zeus and Cronus are similar by how they both punished people. Zeus punished people for lying and breaking oaths. Zeus had a very hard time to trust people, so when they did break his trust he would do something to them because he felt like it was what he should do. “He (Zeus) is also known to punish those that lie or break oaths”(Greek Mythology). Whereas, he did that to show how much he disliked liars and people who were untrustworthy. Cronus punished people to stay ruler of the Titans. Cronus was one of the 12 Titans and his father, Uranus, sent all of them away so he could stay ruler. Gaia asked her children to help her overthrow her husband. “...so she asked the twelve Titans for a volunteer to help her out. Only Cronus was brave enough… Once castrated, Uranus was no longer fit to rule… The rule to Cronus… who then freed his siblings from the Underworld… But soon re-imprisoned them” (Ancient History). Thus, he punished people because he felt like that was the way to show people that he is not a person you want to mess with. Therefore, since they both punished people they are similar in some ways. Zeus and Cronus are similar by how they both overthrew their dads. Zeus overthrew his dad, Cronus, because his mother asked him to. “When he grew up Zeus would revolt against Cronus and the other Titans, defeat them, and banish them to Tartarus in the underworld” (Greek Mythology). Much less, Zeus defeated Cronus and the Titans to become ruler. Cronus overthrew his father because his mom told him to also. “Cronus was the ruling Titan who came to power by castrating his father, Uranus” (Ancient History). As a result, Cronus overthrew his father because his father was a horrible ruler and his mother wanted to get back at him for sending her children away. Therefore, since they both overthrew their fathers they are similar in that way. Zeus and Cronus are different by how Zeus has never been defeated and Cronus has. Zeus never got defeated because he was a strong and a tremendous ruler. “The Titan War in which he overthrew the Titanes and imprisoned them in Tartaros. His battle with Typhoeus, a hundred headed, monstrous giant who attempted to capture heaven. The War of the Giants who attempted to storm Olympos but were slain by Zeus and the gods” (Theoi). Yet, in all of those battles he was never defeated because he was powerful and smart. Cronus was defeated by his son, Zeus. “The war was long and bloody and they all fought ferociously. The war finally ended when the three brothers cornered Cronus” (Gods and Goddess). In fact, Zeus was told to defeat his father because he was a terrible ruler and his mother said to. Therefore, they are different by how Zeus has never lost and Cronus has, by his own son. Zeus and Cronus are different by how Cronus had to eat his children to ensure his safety, but Zeus didn't have to do that much. Zeus was powerful enough to stay ruler without having to do much because he was a amazing ruler. “Zeus was ever multi-faced and ever intriguing in his rule” (Gods and Goddess). Furthermore, that means that he would do whatever it takes to stay ruler, but he wouldn't eat somebody. Cronus had to eat his children to stay powerful because a prophecy said his children would overthrow him. “To ensure safety Cronus ate each of his children as they were born” (Greek Mythology). Thus proving, he “had” to eat them to stay powerful because he was nervous he wouldn't rule anymore if he didn't eat them. Therefore, Zeus and Cronus are di |
'The Sarah Jane Adventures' was a spin-off from which t.v. programme? | Watch The Sarah Jane Adventures Episodes Online | SideReel Recaps 30 minutes The Sarah Jane Adventures is a British television series, starring Elisabeth Sladen and created by Russell T. Davies. The programme is a spin-off of the long-running BBC science fiction programme Doctor Who (2005), and focuses on the adventures of an investigative journalist, Sarah Jane Smith, and is set in Ealing. Elisabeth Sladen reprises her role as Sarah Jane Smith and is back in action, discovering alien plots to take over the world, or simply helping a lost one get home... Sarah Jane and her new friend Maria Jackson, and her newly (and genetically grown) adopted son Luke Smith have no problem taking on any challenge! Get a free account 30 minutes The Sarah Jane Adventures is a British television series, starring Elisabeth Sladen and created by Russell T. Davies. The programme is a spin-off of the long-running BBC science fiction programme Doctor Who (2005), and focuses on the adventures of an investigative journalist, Sarah Jane Smith, and is set in Ealing. Elisabeth Sladen reprises her role as Sarah Jane Smith and is back in action, discovering alien plots to take over the world, or simply helping a lost one get home... Sarah Jane and her new friend Maria Jackson, and her newly (and genetically grown) adopted son Luke Smith have no problem taking on any challenge! |
Give a year in the life of wood carver Grinling Gibbons? | Carving | Gibbons, Grinling | V&A Search the Collections Download PDF version Object Type This wooden cravat is carved in imitation of Venetian needlepoint lace and is life size. It was made to demonstrate the carver's skill. Similar cravats appear in architectural decorative schemes associated with Gibbons. This piece was probably made to show and impress potential patrons. People The cravat belonged to Horace Walpole (1717-1797) who thought highly of Gibbons' work as a woodcarver. His family home, Houghton, Norfolk, included a room decorated with Gibbons' carving. Walpole thought that one of the ivory reliefs on his cabinet (W.52:1-1925) - that representing Judith with the head of Holofernes - was also carved by Gibbons although this attribution is not accepted today. Place Gibbons' cravat was displayed in the Tribune Room at Strawberry Hill with the Walpole Cabinet. It formed part of Horace Walpole's collection of special small objects. In 1769 Walpole wore the cravat to receive some distinguished French, Spanish and Portuguese visitors at his Twickenham home, Strawberry Hill. Physical description Cravat carved from limewood with raised and openwork carving, 24.1 x 20.9 x 5.1 cm. Carved in imitation of Venetian needle lace fashionable in the late seventeenth century and similar to those used in other schemes of carved decoration associated with Gibbons. The lace represented would be a piece measuring 32 x 16.5 cm if it were laid flat. Place of Origin Gibbons, Grinling, born 1648 - died 1721 (maker) Materials and Techniques Limewood, with raised and openwork carving Dimensions Height: 24.1 cm, Width: 20.9 cm, Depth: 5.1 cm Object history note Made in London by Grinling Gibbons (born in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 1648, died in London, 1721) In the Description of Strawberry Hill, 1774, the cravat was in the Tribune and was identified as by Gibbons. In the 1784 edition it is described as 'a present from Mr. Grosvenor Bedford', who had given the cravat to Walpole by 1769. Sold in the Strawberry Hill sale, 1842, day 15, lot 99, when it was bought by Miss Burdett Coutts for 9 guineas. Sold from the collection of the late Baroness Burdett-Coutts on 11 May 1922 by Christies (lot 345a). Bought by Read for £26.5. Given to the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1928 by the Hon. Mrs Walter Levy. Descriptive line Cravat, made of limewood with raised and openwork carving, by Grinling Gibbons, ca. 1690 Bibliographic References (Citation, Note/Abstract, NAL no) Baker, Malcolm and Richardson, Brenda, eds. A Grand Design : The Art of the Victoria and Albert Museum. London: V&A Publications, 1997. 431 p., ill. ISBN 1851773088. Snodin, Michael, ed., with the assistance of Cynthia Roman. Horace Walpole's Strawberry Hill. New Have and London: The Lewis Walpole Library, Yale University, Yale Center for British Art and the Victoria and Albert Museum, in association with Yale University Press. ISBN 978-0-300-12574-0. Catalogue of the exhibition held at the The Yale Center for British Art, 2009 and the Victoria and Albert Museum, 2010, cat.167, fig. 116, pp. 316 Snodin, Michael, ed., with the assistance of Cynthia Roman. Horace Walpole's Strawberry Hill. New Have and London: The Lewis Walpole Library, Yale University, Yale Center for British Art and the Victoria and Albert Museum, in association with Yale University Press. ISBN 978-0-300-12574-0. Catalogue of the exhibition held at the The Yale Center for British Art, 2009 and the Victoria and Albert Museum, 2010, cat. 167, p.86. This object features in 'Out on Display: A selection of LGBTQ-related objects on display in the V&A', a booklet created by the V&A's LGBTQ Working Group. First developed and distributed to coincide with the 2014 Pride in London Parade, the guide was then expanded for the Queer and Now Friday Late that took place in February 2015. Victoria & Albert Museum: Fifty Masterpieces of Woodwork (London, 1955), no. 30. The Grinling Gibbons Cravat Grinling Gibbons (1648-1721), was born in Rotterdam, of English extraction. At the age of fifteen years he came to England and attra |
Which Cuban boxer who won Olympic Gold medals in 1972, 1976 and 1980 died in June this year? | Cuban boxing champion Teofilo Stevenson dies - BBC News BBC News Cuban boxing champion Teofilo Stevenson dies 12 June 2012 Read more about sharing. Close share panel Former Cuban heavyweight boxer Teofilo Stevenson, who won three Olympic gold medals, has died at the age of 60. State media said he had suffered a heart attack. In the 1970s, US boxing promoters offered Stevenson $5m (£3m) to turn professional and fight then world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali. But the boxer stayed loyal to the Cuban revolution, which outlawed professional sports, and refused. He said: "I prefer the affection of eight million Cubans." Stevenson was born in Las Tunas province in eastern Cuba and fought his first bout at the age of 14. Image caption Teofilo Stevenson, right, welcomed Muhammad Ali to Cuba in 1998 He went on to win gold medals as a heavyweight in three consecutive Olympic Games - 1972 in Munich, 1976 in Montreal and 1980 in Moscow - and was widely considered the greatest amateur boxer of his time. "The Olympic Games in Munich and Montreal are the fondest memories I have from my life, the best stage of my career," he told AP news agency earlier this year. Boxing fans were keen to see him go up against Muhammad Ali in what they hoped would be the "fight of the century", but Stevenson turned the offer down. The boxer - known in Cuba by the nickname "Pirolo" - missed a shot at a fourth Olympic gold when Cuba joined the Soviet boycott of the 1984 Games in Los Angeles. He announced his retirement in 1988 after Cuba decided to skip the Seoul Olympics as well. After retiring, Stevenson became a coach and served as vice president of the Cuban Boxing Federation. Reporting his death, state newspaper Juventud Rebelde said Cuban sport had lost "one of its greatest exponents of all time". |
Who won the 1952 Pulitzer Fiction Prize for 'The Caine Mutiny'? | The Caine Mutiny Book Review - 1952 Pullitzer Prize Publisher’s synopsis: It was not a mutiny in the old-time sense, of course, with flashing cutlasses, a captain in chains, and desperate sailors turning outlaws. After all, it happened in 1944 in the United States Navy. But the court of inquiry recommended trial for mutiny, and the episode became known as ‘the Caine mutiny’ throughout the service. Extract: Look, Steve.Your trouble is the same as mine, except that I see through it. We’re civilians, free citizens, and it burns us to be treated as dumb slaves by these Queegs, who are the most colossal ignoramuses in the world except for their book. Don’t forget one thing. Right now, the book is all that matters, because of the war. Reviews: Good: ...is one of the best novels about the Second World War so far written by an American. New York Times, Orville Prescott, 23rd March 1951 Not so good: THERE should have been a "mutiny" on the U.S.S. Caine, an old-style destroyer converted to a minesweeper, if Herman Wouk's excruciatingly ludicrous and infuriating log of its voyages around the Pacific is accurate. New York Times, Harry Gilroy, 18th March 1951 About the author Herman Wouk was born May 27, 1915 in New York City, the son of Esther (née Levine) and Abraham Isaac Wouk. His family was Jewish and had emigrated from Russia. After a childhood and adolescence in the Bronx and a high school diploma from Townsend Harris High School, he earned a B.A. from Columbia University in 1934, where he was a member of the Pi Lambda Phi fraternity and studied under philosopher Irwin Edman. Soon thereafter, he became a radio dramatist, working in David Freedman's "Joke Factory" and later with Fred Allen for five years and then, in 1941, for the United States government, writing radio spots to sell war bonds. Wouk joined the United States Navy and served in the Pacific Theater, an experience he later characterized as educational; "I learned about machinery, I learned how men behaved under pressure, and I learned about Americans." Wouk served as an officer aboard two destroyer minesweepers (DMS), the USS Zane and USS Southard, becoming executive officer of the latter. |
What is the title of the novelty song by 'Black Lace' which reached number two in 1984? | Black Lace | Biography & History | AllMusic google+ Artist Biography by Sharon Mawer If you're looking for the band with the least street credibility in the world, whose name alone makes people cringe, then look no further than Black Lace , the equivalent of the naughty seaside postcard, who would record almost any song, whatever damage it did to their image. They were formed as a foursome in Ossett in Yorkshire in 1973 by, Steve Scoley, Terry Dalton, Colin Routh (born September 8, 1953) and Alan Barton (born eight days later). They struggled on the pub and northern club circuit for years, eventually getting a big break when they were chosen to represent Britain in the 1979 Eurovision Song Contest held in Israel. Their song "Mary Ann" was released by EMI but did not perform well on the charts, peaking at number 42, nor did it in the contest where it finished seventh, a long way behind Israel's second consecutive winner, Milk & Honey, with the song "Hallelujah." After this comparative failure, Routh and Barton split the group to continue as a duet, retaining the name Black Lace as they looked around for a style of music that would work. They found it in the discos of Spain, where a song called "Gioca Jouer" was getting everyone up on the floor. It was seemingly a silly ditty encouraging audience participation, and when translated into English, it was called "Superman." It took off in the discos back in the U.K. too -- particularly the dance element, which had the audience performing such movements as sleeping sneezing, and combing your hair, and it ended with the superman movement of holding one's arm out in the air pretending to fly. The band signed to the independent Flair Records and the single reached the Top Ten in the late summer of 1983. For the follow-up, they again looked to the European holiday disco market and again returned to the U.K. with a Moroccan hit by the Sargossa Band called "Agadou" which they anglicized into "Agadoo," achieving one of the biggest singles of 1984. "Agadoo" also came with ridiculous dance movements called push pineapple, shake the tree, and grind coffee, and despite being one of the most hated singles of the year, it was heard everywhere, from radio stations to discos to wedding parties, and Black Lace had finally found their niche. At Christmas 1984, they hit the Top Ten again with "Do the Conga," a dance song which had everybody snaking along behind a leader, kicking their legs out and generally having a good time, and throughout 1985, the hits continued with "El Vino Collapso," "I Speaka Da Lingo," and "The Hokey Cokey." Hardly surprisingly, the band unleashed an album on the public on the specialist TV advertising label Telstar, Party Party 16 Great Party Icebreakers which, along with their hits "Superman" and "Agadoo" provided an assortment of the worst, least street credible songs of the past few years, including "Hands Up Give Me Your Heart" (a hit for Ottowan), "Ob La Di Ob La Da" (even the Beatles could be totally un-cool), "Wig Wam Bam," "Simon Says," "The Bump," and even "The Birdie Song," a major but derided hit from 1981 by the Tweets. A more serious song was included, a version of "You'll Never Walk Alone," a song that the two members of Black Lace would take to number one in 1985 for a fund raiser after a fire at the Bradford City Football Stadium -- as members of the charity ensemble the Crowd. A couple more albums followed in the same style including Party Party 2 and Party Crazy, but since the band knew what the joke was and always played up to it to the maximum, the novelty took a long while to wear off, and besides, someone had to make fun party records to counter the new sounds of gothic rock and indie guitars that began to permeate the music industry in the mid- to late 1980s. (The band was even immortalized by the TV show Spitting Image with the song "The Chicken Song," a parody of "Agadoo" which went all the way to number one in the early summer of 1986 and featured even more unlikely dance moves to go along with each line of the so |
Who was the son of Darius and King of Persia from 486 to 465 BC? | Xerxes (reigned 486- 465 B.C.) Xerxes (reigned 486- 465 B.C.) Persian king (486-465 BC), the son and successor of Darius I. He is best known for his massive invasion of Greece from across the Hellespont (480 BC), a campaign marked by the battles of Thermopylae, Salamis, and Plataea. His ultimate defeat spelled the beginning of the decline of the Achaemenid Empire. Accession to the throne Xerxes was the son of Darius I and Atossa, daughter of Cyrus; he was the first son born to Darius after his accession to the throne. Xerxes was designated heir apparent by his father in preference to his elder brother Artabazanes. A bas-relief on the southern portico of a courtyard in the treasury of Persepolis, as well as the bas-reliefs on the east door of the tripylon (an ornamental stairway) depict him as the heir apparent, standing behind his father, who is seated on the throne. When his father died, in 486 BC, Xerxes was about 35 years old and had already governed Babylonia for a dozen years. One of his first concerns upon his accession was to pacify Egypt, where a usurper had been governing for two years. But he was forced to use much stronger methods than had Darius: in 484 BC he ravaged the Delta and chastised the Egyptians. Xerxes then learned of the revolt of Babylon, where two nationalist pretenders had appeared in swift succession. The second, Shamash-eriba, was conquered by Xerxes' son-in-law, and violent repression ensued: Babylon's fortresses were torn down, its temples pillaged, and the statue of Marduk destroyed; this latter act had great political significance: Xerxes was no longer able to "take the hand of" (receive the patronage of) the Babylonian god. Whereas Darius had treated Egypt and Babylonia as kingdoms personally united to the Persian Empire (though administered as satrapies), Xerxes acted with a new intransigence. Having rejected the fiction of personal union, he then abandoned the titles of king of Babylonia and king of Egypt, making himself simply "king of the Persians and the Medes." It was probably the revolt of Babylon, although some authors say it was troubles in Bactria, to which Xerxes alluded in an inscription that proclaimed: And among these countries (in rebellion) there was one where, previously, daevas had been worshipped. Afterward, through Ahura Mazda's favour, I destroyed this sanctuary of daevas and proclaimed, "Let daevas not be worshipped!" There, where daevas had been worshipped before, I worshipped Ahura Mazda. Xerxes thus declared himself the adversary of the daevas, the ancient pre-Zoroastrian gods, and doubtlessly identified the Babylonian gods with these fallen gods of the Aryan religion. The questions arise of whether the destruction of Marduk's statue should be linked with this text proclaiming the destruction of the daeva sanctuaries, of whether Xerxes was a more zealous supporter of Zoroastrianism than was his father, and, indeed, of whether he himself was a Zoroastrian. The problem of the relationship between the Achaemenid religion and Zoroastrianism is a difficult one, and some scholars, such as M. Mol�, have even thought that this is an improper posing of the question, that there were, rather, three different states of religion: a religion of strict observance, a royal religion as attested by the Achaemenid inscriptions, and the popular religion as described by the Greek historian Herodotus. War against the Greeks With the tranquillity of the empire reestablished, Xerxes would willingly have devoted himself to peaceful activities. But many of those around him were pressing for the renewal of hostilities. His cousin and brother-in-law Mardonius, supported by a strong party of exiled Greeks, incited him to take revenge for the affront that Darius had suffered at the hands of the Greeks at Marathon (490 BC). The impressionable Xerxes gave way to pressure from his entourage and threw himself into patient diplomatic and military preparations for war, which required three years to complete (484-481 BC). Herodotus notes that never before had such an effort been undertaken. Troops we |
What name is given to Scottish mountains which are over 3000 feet? | Scottish Mountains | Scotland Outdoors Scottish Mountains Posted on March 9, 2011 by admin Scottish mountains have a curious system of being catalogued according to their height. The highest mountains are called Munros, after Sir Hugh Munro who measured all Scottish mountains back in 1891 and listed them in the so called Munros Tables. In order to make the list, a mountain needs to pass the 3000 feet mark (914.4 metres). Over the years these tables have suffered various modifications. At the moment, the Scottish Mountaineering Club grants 283 mountains the honour of being a Munro. There are also 227 additional “Tops”, peaks that fulfill the height criteria, but are part of a ridge or a range and too close to a Munro for being counted as a separate mountain. The activity of climbing all of the Munros is called “Munrobagging”, a popular sport in Scotland. Munro: Carn Dearg (1221 m), The North-West Top Of Ben Nevis, Above A Cloud Inversion If a mountain is less than 3000 feet but more than 2500 feet (762 metres) high, it is called a Corbett. The Corbett list includes 221 mountains. Apart from their height, another parameter for a Corbett is to have a re-ascent of at least 500 feet on all sides. They owe their name to John Rooke Corbett, a Scottish mountaineer and one of the first climbers to complete all Munros. Corbett-bagging should not be regarded as inferior to Munrobagging. There are many fine mountains among the Corbetts whose ascent is more difficult than a Munro’s. For people who can see beyond the Munros, the Corbetts are definitely worth of a good number of days out. Corbetts: Foinaven With Loch Blarloch In The Foreground Next, there are the Grahams: mountains with heights between 2000 feet (610 metres) and 2499 feet (761 metres). They were formerly known as Elsies (Lower Corbetts, LCs, that’s Scottish humour for you), but were renamed after Fiona Torbet (born Graham), who published her own list of mountains meeting the criteria in 1992. The original list of Elsies and Torbet’s new list were combined into a single list which is today known as Grahams. There are 224 Grahams on the list, including 7 island Grahams. View Grahams: Beinn Talaidh At The Head Of Glen Forsa Finally, there are even more Scottish mountain categories that I want to mention briefly: Donalds, New Donalds and Marilyns. Donalds are basically a collection of Scottish Lowland hills over 2000 feet, named after a list by Percy Donald. However, the criteria were not complicated and not always clear, which is why the New Donalds list came into being, trying to rationalize the criteria. According to the definition, the New Donalds are “hills in Central or Southern Scotland at least 2000 feet high (610m) with a drop of at least 30 metres (98 feet) all round”. A Marilyn is “a hill of any height with a drop of 150 metres (nearly 500 ft) or more on all sides”. That means that any Munro, Corbett, Graham or Donald can also be a Marilyn. It basically refers to a hill that is relatively high compared to its surroundings. Alan Dawson compiled the list, but decided to name these mountains “Marilyn”, after the more famous Munro list – another example of Scottish humour. Here are lists of the Top Ten Munros, Corbetts and Grahams. I want to make it clear that these are Top Ten lists in terms of height only, not in terms of beauty or difficulty! The Ten Highest Munros: Ben Nevis: 4409 feet or 1344 metres (Ben Nevis Range) Ben Macdui: 4295 feet or 1309 metres (Cairngorm range) Braeriach: 4252 feet or 1296 metres (Cairngorm range) Cairn Toul: 4236 feet or 1291 metres (Cairngorm range) Sgor an Lochain Uaine: 4236 feet or 1258 metres (Cairngorm range) Cairngorm: 4081 feet or 1244 metres (Cairngorm range) Aonach Beag: 4049 feet or 1234 metres (Nevis & Grey Corries range) Aonach Mor: 4006 feet or 1221 metres (Nevis & Grey Corries range) Carn Mor Dearg: 4003 feet or 1220 metres (Ben Nevis range) Ben Lawers: 3983 feet or 1214 metres (Ben Lawers range) The Ten Highest Corbetts: Beinn Dearg: 2999 feet or 914 metres ( |
In which country is the Sepang motor racing circuit? | MotoGP™ 3018.37 ft. About the circuit Specifically built for speed and exciting racing, the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia is one of the world’s best. The 2,300 acre complex which also houses a hotel, shopping centre, golf course and other sports facilities cost around £50m to construct and was built in just 14 months, holding its first Grand Prix in April 1999 and setting the standard for race circuits worldwide. With four slow corners following two long straights and ten medium to high-speed corners, the wide track is particularly favourable to overtaking manoeuvres and plenty of open throttle. One of the longest laps in MotoGP is made all the more gruelling for riders by intense heat and humidity. Sepang is located around 50km south of Kuala Lumpur city. |
Who painted 'The Light Of The World', the original being in Keble College, Oxford? | Chapel History and Treasures — Keble College Info Chapel History and Treasures The History of Keble Chapel and information about the famous painting The Light of the World by Holman Hunt. Keble Chapel: Brief History The foundation stone for the Chapel was laid on St Mark's Day (25 April) 1873 and was officially opened on the same day in 1876. It was funded by William Gibbs from Tyntesfield in Somerset. He was by then an octogenarian who had acquired his wealth through a family business exporting guano from the Pacific islands. Gibbs was a devout Anglican philanthropist who approved the choice of Butterfield as architect and often supported him in disputes with the College. Keble Chapel treasures: The Light of the World This painting, which hangs in the Side-Chapel, is the original by Holman Hunt painted in 1853 and first hung in the Royal Academy in 1854. The artist began the picture when he was a little over 21 years old, but it was not until he was 29 that he finished it. One of the reasons for this length of time was his desire to perfect the dawn, and this he did not succeed in doing until he took the picture with him to the Middle East and found the perfect dawn outside Bethlehem. When he was nearly 70 years old, he painted a replica which hangs in St Paul's Cathedral, London. The replica is very much larger than the original, but the colouring and details are not so perfect. The picture was given to the College by Mrs Thomas Combe, who was a great admirer of the Pre-Raphaelites and bought as many of their pictures as she could. She later gave most of them to the Ashmolean Museum, and this one she presented to Keble through her husband who was head of the University Press at that time. There are two lights shown in the picture. The lantern is the light of conscience and the light around the head is the light of salvation with the door representing the human soul, which cannot be opened from the outside. There is no handle on the door, and the rusty nails and hinges overgrown with ivy denote that the door has never been opened and that the figure of Christ is asking for permission to enter. The bright light over the figure is the morning star, the dawn of the new day, and the autumn weeds and fallen fruit represent the autumn of life. The writing under the picture, which is rather hard to read, is taken from Revelation 3 'Behold I stand at the door and knock. If any man hear my voice and open the door I will come in to him and will sup with him and he with me.' The other picture in the Side-Chapel is The Dead Christ Mourned by his Mother by William Key which was presented in memory of its previous owner, Dr William Hatchett-Jackson, father of one of the Tutors. Our Services in Term |
Xerxes led the Persian forces at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC. His enemy was an alliance of the Greek city-states led by Leonidas. Of which city-state was he king? | Leonidas - Ancient History - HISTORY.com Google Training as a Hoplite Leonidas was the son of the Spartan king Anaxandrides (died c. 520 B.C.). He became king when his older half-brother Cleomenes I (also a son of Anaxandrides) died under violent, and slightly mysterious, circumstances in 490 B.C. without having produced a male heir. Did You Know? The Thermopylae pass was also the site of two other ancient battles. In 279 B.C., Gallic forces broke through Greek forces there by using the same alternate route that the Persians did in 480 B.C. In 191 B.C., the Roman army defeated an invasion of Greece by the Syrian king Antiochus III at Thermopylae. As king, Leonidas was a military leader as well as a political one. Like all male Spartan citizens, Leonidas had been trained mentally and physically since childhood in preparation to become a hoplite warrior. Hoplites were armed with a round shield, spear and iron short sword. In battle, they used a formation called a phalanx, in which rows of hoplites stood directly next to each other so that their shields overlapped with one another. During a frontal attack, this wall of shields provided significant protection to the warriors behind it. If the phalanx broke or if the enemy attacked from the side or the rear, however, the formation became vulnerable. It was this fatal weakness to the otherwise formidable phalanx formation that proved to be Leonidas’ undoing against an invading Persian army at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 B.C. Xerxes and the Persian Invasion Ancient Greece was made up of several hundred city-states, of which Athens and Leonidas’ Sparta were the largest and most powerful. Although these many city-states vied with one another for control of land and resources, they also banded together to defend themselves from foreign invasion. Twice at the beginning of the fifth century B.C., Persia attempted such an invasion. In 490 B.C. the Persian king Darius I (550-486 B.C.) instigated the initial such attempt as part of the First Persian War, but a combined Greek force turned back the Persian army at the Battle of Marathon . Ten years later, during the Second Persian War, one of Darius’ sons, Xerxes I (c. 519-465 B.C.), again launched an invasion against Greece. Battle of Thermopylae Under Xerxes I, the Persian army moved south through Greece on the eastern coast, accompanied by the Persian navy moving parallel to the shore. To reach its destination at Attica, the region controlled by the city-state of Athens, the Persians needed to go through the coastal pass of Thermopylae (or the “Hot Gates,” so known because of nearby sulfur springs). In the late summer of 480 B.C., Leonidas led an army of 6,000 to 7,000 Greeks from many city-states, including 300 Spartans, in an attempt to prevent the Persians from passing through Thermopylae. Leonidas established his army at Thermopylae, expecting that the narrow pass would funnel the Persian army toward his own force. For two days, the Greeks withstood the determined attacks of their far more numerous enemy. Leonidas’ plan worked well at first, but he did not know that there was a route over the mountains to the west of Thermopylae that would allow the enemy to bypass his fortified position along the coast. A local Greek told Xerxes about this other route and led the Persian army across it, enabling them to surround the Greeks. Much of the Greek force retreated rather than face the Persian army. An army of Spartans, Thespians and Thebans remained to fight the Persians. Leonidas and the 300 Spartans with him were all killed, along with most of their remaining allies. The Persians found and beheaded Leonidas’ corpse–an act that was considered to be a grave insult. After the Battle Leonidas’ sacrifice, along with that of his Spartan hoplites, did not prevent the Persians from moving down the Greek coast into Boeotia. In September 480 B.C., however, the Athenian navy defeated the Persians at the Battle of Salamis, after which the Persians returned home. Nonetheless, Leonidas’ action demonstrated Sparta’s willingness to sacrifice its |
At which circuit in Italy was the San Marino Grand Prix staged? | Imola - RacingCircuits.info Imola Address: Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Via Fratelli Rosselli, 2, Imola, Bologna, Italy PH: +39 0542 655111 Website: http://www.autodromoimola.com Circuit History Imola will forever be tainted by the tragedies of 1994 which prompted major revisions to its layout but, despite this, it remains one of the most atmospheric and challenging circuits in Europe. The circuit is in an area with long associations with speed – as far back as 80BC the Romans created an amphitheatre for gladiatorial chariot racing. In more recent times, the idea for a motor racing circuit was first promoted in the late 1940s. Four locals – Alfredo Campagnoli, Graziano Golinelli, Ugo Montevecchi and Gualtiero Vighi – who were all keen on motorcycle racing, saw the opportunity presented by the creation of a new road. This linked the via Emila, where the Rivazza curve is now located, to the town of Codrigano, as far as the current Tosa curve. Winning support for an autodrome under the guise of using the construction to help relieve unemployment, a series of connecting roads were created to form an anti-clockwise loop. The first foundation stone was laid in March 1950, with Enzo Ferrari himself present. It was not until October 1952 that the first testing could take place, with Ferrari dispatching a 340 Sport for Ascari, Marzotto and Villoresi to try out, lapping at an average of 149 km/h. Also present were the Gilera and Moto Guzzi motorcycle teams, with riders able to achieve an average speed of 138 km/h. The original circuit layout ttravelled the familiar route alongside the river to Tosa, up the hillside to Piratella and Acque Minerale, before plunging back down towards the Rivazza. While the track layout itself is largely unchanged, little else would be recognisable to racegoers today – essentially, the circuit resembled the largely temporary facility it was, a simple connection of the roads and streets of a city suburb, replete with all of the hazards this brings. Initially named after the Santerno River which borders it on the paddock side, the circuit was renamed Autodromo Dino Ferrari in 1970 after Enzo Ferrari's son, who had died of leukaemia in 1956. Enzo Ferrari's own name was added following his death in 1988. The first racing events were held in April 1953, with the GP Coni motorcycle race which was approved for the 125cc and 500cc Italian championship. The following year the first car races arrived in the form of the Coppa d'Oro Shell ('Golden Shell' race), which was open only to sports cars and would see Ferrari and Maserati compete for victory, the Ferrari of Magioli eventually proving victorious. In the same year, the circuit's management was entrusted to E.S.T.I. (Imola's Sport and Tourism Body), with Tommaso Maffei Alberti as President. Those early years saw Imola establish itself mainly as a sports car and motorcycle venue, but in 1963 it organised its first international race run to Formula One rules. Jim Clark proved a runaway winner in a Lotus 25, though organisers were disappointed that there was no entry for Ferrari. Similarly, the first World Championship Motorcycle event took place in 1969 without the most prestigious home manufacturer, as MV Augusta was not present. Gradual improvements were made to the facilities; in 1965, the first covered grandstand was erected on the start/finish straight, while some sections were resurfaced and widened, including at Tosa, were new run off areas and spectator banking was provided in 1970, along with sections of Armco barrier at key points. The first major layout revision came in August 1972, with the construction of the Variente Bassa (lower) chicane, and from 1974 the Variente Alta (higher) chicane was also added to slow speeds on the approach to Rivazza. Into the mid 1970s, Imola was still a collection of public and private roads, but the decision was taken at the end of the decade to formalise affairs and create a true permanent facility for the first time. Roads were closed off to public traffic and construction work around the circuit saw it emerge wi |
Which Pre-Raphaelite painted 'Ophelia', which can be seen in Tate Britain? | Pre-Raphaelite | Tate Pre-Raphaelite Introduction to the Pre-Raphaelite movement 1 of 8 Sir John Everett Millais, Bt Ophelia 1851-2 Ecce Ancilla Domini! (The Annunciation) 1849-50 Oil on canvas support: 724 x 419 mm frame: 1002 x 698 x 88 mm Purchased 1886 support: 762 x 559 mm frame: 1060 x 857 x 97 mm Presented by Sir Colin and Lady Anderson through the Friends of the Tate Gallery 1976 Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt The Golden Stairs 1880 support: 2692 x 1168 mm frame: 3162 x 1637 x 122 mm Bequeathed by Lord Battersea 1924 support: 622 x 933 mm frame: 905 x 1205 x 132 mm Bequeathed by Charles Gent Clement 1899 support: 718 x 502 mm frame: 960 x 755 x 61 mm Bequeathed by Miss May Morris 1939 support: 1251 x 610 mm frame: 1605 x 930 x 85 mm Presented by W. Graham Robertson 1940 The Lady of Shalott 1888 Oil on canvas support: 1530 x 2000 mm frame: 2000 x 2460 x 230 mm Presented by Sir Henry Tate 1894 View the main page for this artwork The name Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood referred to the groups’ opposition to the Royal Academy’s promotion of the Renaissance master Raphael. They were also in revolt also against the triviality of the immensely popular genre painting of time. Inspired by the theories of John Ruskin , who urged artists to ‘go to nature’, they believed in an art of serious subjects treated with maximum realism . Their principal themes were initially religious, but they also used subjects from literature and poetry, particularly those dealing with love and death. They also explored modern social problems. Its principal members were William Holman Hunt , John Everett Millais , and Dante Gabriel Rossetti . After initial heavy opposition the Pre-Raphaelites became highly influential, with a second phase of the movement from about 1860, inspired particularly by the work of Rossetti, making major contribution to symbolism. This exhibition, which was on display at Tate Britain in 2012, presented the Pre-Raphaelites as an avant-garde movement. Read the room guide and see which works were on display Pre-Raphaelite works in focus Ophelia learning resource John Everett Millais’s Ophelia 1851–2 was part of the original Henry Tate Gift in 1894 and remains one of the most popular Pre-Raphaelite works in Tate’s collection. Use this learning resource to examine the work in detail including the subject, meaning and symbolism in the painting, Millais materials and techniques as well as the conservation of the artwork and an introduction to the artist. Isabella Curator Jason Rosenfeld reveals the story behind John Everett Millais’s painting Isabella (which was on loan to Tate Britain from the Walker Art Gallery in 2012). Watch more videos about the Pre-Raphaelites The Pre-Raphaelites in context The Pre-Raphaelites were active in the mid-nineteenth century. Watch curator Allison Smith discuss what else was happening at the time in the art world. Other perspectives on the Pre-Raphaelites Read this personal interpretation of Millais’s Ophelia, focusing on the sensations of water Women and the Pre-Raphaelites Three modern muses, Karen Elson, Daisy Lowe and Laura Bailey, meet the women at the heart of the Pre-Raphaelite movements most celebrated paintings – Elizabeth Siddal, Christina Rossetti and ‘Lady Lillith’ |
Which company produces the Safari web browser? | macOS - Safari - Apple Safari MotionMark: Rendering performance of animated content5 3.5 X faster JSBench: JavaScript performance on popular websites6 7.0 X faster Firefox Defending your online privacy and security. Privacy and security aren’t just something you should hope for — they’re something you should expect. That’s why features to help protect your privacy and keep your Mac secure are built into Safari. For example, Safari gives you the option to search the Internet using DuckDuckGo — a search engine that doesn’t track you — as a built-in option. Privacy Third-party cookie blocking. The web pages you visit often leave cookies from third-party websites. These cookies can be used to track where you go on the web, target you with ads, or create a profile of your online activities. Safari was the first browser to block these cookies by default. And by default it also prevents third-party websites from leaving data in your cache, local storage, or databases. Private Browsing windows. When you use Private Browsing, Safari doesn’t remember the pages you visit, your search history, or your AutoFill information. Each tab in a Private Browsing window is isolated from the others, so websites you view in one tab can’t see your cookies from websites in another tab. This helps prevent websites you’re logged in to from tracking you as you browse. Security Sandboxing for websites. Sandboxing provides built-in protection against malicious code and malware by restricting what websites can do. And because Safari runs web pages in separate processes, any harmful code you come across in one page is confined to a single browser tab, so it can’t crash the whole browser or access your data. Protection from harmful sites. Safari helps protect you against fraudulent Internet sites and those that harbor malware — before you visit them. If a website looks suspicious, Safari prevents it from loading and warns you. Pay easily and securely with Apple Pay. Your Mac has always been the perfect place to sit down and do some serious online shopping. Now it’s an even easier and more secure place to pay using Apple Pay in Safari. Look for Apple Pay on your favorite shopping sites, then complete your purchase with Touch ID on your iPhone or by double-clicking the side button on your Apple Watch. Your credit card details are never shared when you use Apple Pay, and your transactions are protected with industry-leading security. Learn more about Apple Pay Surf seamlessly across all your devices. Not only does Safari come on every Mac, it comes on every iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, too. And thanks to iCloud, your passwords, bookmarks, history, tabs, and Reading List are always up to date no matter which device you’re using. Reading List iCloud Keychain securely stores your user names, passwords, and credit card numbers and keeps them up to date on your trusted devices. So you can easily sign in to your favorite websites and quickly make online purchases. And everything is protected with robust 256-bit AES encryption. With Bookmarks in Safari, your favorite sites are always close at hand. Bookmark a web page on your Mac, and it automatically appears on all your iCloud-connected devices. With Tab view, the last websites you had open on your Mac are available in Safari on your iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch — and vice versa. So you can go from one device to another without having to search for the web pages you were reading. Save web pages you want to read later simply by adding them to your Reading List. Then view them on any of your iCloud-connected devices — even if you’re not connected to the Internet. Built-in tools for better browsing. Features in Safari help you surf smarter and easily manage and share what you find. Pinned Sites. Keep websites you visit often — like your webmail, Facebook page, or Twitter feed — open, up to date, and easily accessible by pinning them. They’ll stay active in the background, and they’ll stay put on the left side of your tab bar. AirPlay web video. Play video from a web page to your TV with Apple TV — without showing e |
Elgar's Second Symphony was dedicated to the memory of which king? | Elgar - His Music : Symphony No 2 in E flat major (to the memory of) King Edward VII A more detailed account of the Second Symphony can be found elsewhere on this site. Although the second symphony followed the first by only three years, in the intervening period the world and Elgar had changed. The ebullient, confident mood of the early years of the century was dying, the tensions that culminated in the First World War were beginning to emerge and, by the time of the symphony's first performance, King Edward VII had also died. While the symphony was well received by most standards, the audience's response to the first performance was polite and restrained in comparison to the uninhibited reception given to its predecessor, leading Elgar to liken them to stuffed pigs. In some respects, this symphony has never fully recovered from that start - it is probably the less popular and less frequently performed of the two symphonies despite being melodically more inventive and varied than the first symphony . This may be because it is the more complex work. Rather than a single theme recurring in all four movements, structural unity is achieved through extensive cross-references between movements, most dramatically when the rather ghostly theme from the first movement re-emerges as a frenzied outburst in the middle of the rondo. And there is a marked contrast in mood. In place of the lyrical dreaminess of the first symphony 's adagio, the second contains a somewhat sombre funeral march. (Many assumed this to be in memory of the recently deceased king, but sketches of the movement exist from some years before. Elgar probably composed the theme as a tribute to his friend Alfred Rodewald, the Liverpool businessman who conducted the first performance of the first two Pomp and Circumstance marches in 1901 and who died two years later at the age of 43.) And in contrast to the jaunty confidence of the first symphony , the second has an inner restlessness and mood of conflict which is only resolved when, in the closing minutes, the "spirit of delight" theme which opens the symphony returns to bestow a satisfying tranquility. Return to : |
What is the title of the BBC Radio 4 early evening programme similar to 'Today'? | BBC Radio 4 - Everything2.com BBC Radio 4 Sat Jan 06 2007 at 20:15:42 BBC Radio 4 - A feast in audio form BBC Radio 4 is an astonishing radio station broadcast in the UK . It is consistent in quality and varied in content. It does not assume you're stupid or have a short attention span. There are no advertisements ; little music— but there is a general atmosphere of quiet erudition. Radio 4 remains an outpost of the old Reithian ideal of broadcasting as a public service - to Educate, Inform and Entertain. It is my near-constant companion in the home; I listen to Radio 4 almost continuously, only turning to music stations (or in extremis, television ) occasionally. I have a radio in the bedroom, living room , kitchen and bathroom . Radio 4 is the last thing I hear before putting out the light at night, and the first thing I listen to before getting up. It makes doing the ironing tolerable. The familiar voices and schedule are a sort of comfort blanket for the mind; an armchair for the intellect and an exercise bike for my opinions and pet peeves. It's slightly pompous, slightly left -leaning, slightly dismissive of British institutions, slightly complicit with them, slightly staid and slightly forward-looking- it could be considered the voice of the nation. Or at least the middle class part. Or at least the English middle class part. It's programmes are of such high-quality that they transcend their target audiences; Women's Hour 's audience is 40% male; people enjoy Gardener's Question Time even if they've never picked up a trowel. It has a unique role in the UK's nuclear defence strategy. If a submarine captain can neither establish contact with commanders nor pick up Radio 4, he is to assume that the country has been destroyed and act accordingly. In a potentially very direct way, Radio 4 is therefore the vital sign of the nation and the miner's canary for nuclear apocalypse. The BBC puts great efforts into their broadcast reliability nines. How to Get It BBC Radio 4 broadcasts in the UK on FM , Long Wave and Medium Wave , via DAB and terrestrial and satellite digital TV. Occasionally the Long Wave signal differs from the rest of the network to include church services and ball-by-ball cricket commentary ( Test Match Special ). Several programmes are also available after broadcast on the Flash -based BBC iPlayer or MP3 files with podcast feeds- but usually only for a week after the initial broadcast. They have come a long way since Patrick Moore used to read out URLs saying "stop" instead of "dot". The Best of Radio 4 Some of my personal favourites or otherwise notable programmes are described below: The Today Programme — Monday to Saturday's morning news magazine programme. It has made a feature of combative interviews with government minister s and opposition spokesmen, but it also features in-depth news coverage with a dignified and authoritative air. Also, sports reports with none of that. The Today Programme really sets the news agenda for all media for the next 24 hours; a real case of "you heard it here first". The Today Programme is as much part of the UK's political system as green leather benches. Start The Week— A discussion programme covering several important current issues from the spheres of politics , culture and science . The panel will include leaders from each of those fields; and the programme excels in allowing the brightest minds from one field the chance to quiz the opinion-formers from another. In Our Time— An academic debate show of staggering ambition, which it often realises. Each week a panel of experts explore a topic from every angle; they are informative without being condescending, and manage to illuminate topics without assuming much pre-existing knowledge from the listener. This week, the topic was Jorge Luis Borges , with an Oxford professor of Spanish and a University of California professor of comparative literature. Previous topics have included the Great Exhibition , the number zero , the Diet of Worms , Hell , the Graviton , and Uncle Tom's Cabin . All past programmes can be l |
In Greek myth who was the Titan of memory and remembrance, and mother of the nine Muses? | MNEMOSYNE - Greek Titan Goddess of Memory (Roman Moneta) Mnemosyne Mnemosyne, Greco-Roman Antioch mosaic C2nd A.D., Hatay Archeology Museum MNEMOSYNE was Titan goddess of memory and remembrance and the inventress of language and words. As a Titan daughter of Ouranos (Uranus, Heaven), Mnemosyne was also a goddess of time. She represented the rote memorisation required to preserve the stories of history and the sagas of myth before the introduction of writing. In this role she was the mother of the Mousai (Muses) who were originally patron goddesses of poets of the oral tradition. Finally Mnemosyne was a minor oracular goddess like her sister-Titanesses. She presided over the underground oracle of Trophonios (Trophonius) in Boiotia (Boeotia). The Titanis (Titaness) Mnemosyne was sometimes named as one of three Elder Mousai (Muses) , who preceded the nine daughters of Zeus as goddesses of music. FAMILY OF MNEMOSYNE [1.2] AITHER (or OURANOS ) & GAIA (Hyginus Preface) OFFSPRING [1.1] THE MOUSAI (by Zeus ) (Hesiod Theogony 53, Homeric Hymn IV, Orphic Hymn 76 & 77, Pindar Isthmian Ode 6, Terpander Frag 4, Alcman Frag 8, Apollodorus 1.13, Antoninus Liberalis 9, Hyginus Preface, Cicero De Natura Deorum 3.21) [1.2] THE MOUSAI (by Zeus ) (Pindar Paean 7, Terpander Frag 4, Aristotle Frag 842, Plato Theaetetus 191c) ENCYCLOPEDIA MNEMO′SYNE (Mnêmosunê), i. e. memory, a daughter of Uranus, and one of the Titanides, became by Zeus the mother of the Muses. (Hom. Hymn. in Merc. 429; Hes. Theog. 54, 915; Diod. v. 67; Orph. Hymn. 76; Cic. De Nat. Deor. iii. 21.) Pausanias (i. 2. § 4) mentions a statue of Mnemosyne at Athens; and near the oracle of Trophonius she had a sacred well and a throne. (Paus. ix. 39. § 4, &c.) MNEME (Mnêmê), i. e. memory, was one of the three Muses that were in early times worshipped at Ascra in Boeotia. (Paus. ix. 29. § 2.) But there seems to have also been a tradition that Mneme was the mother of the Muses, for Ovid (Met. v. 268) calls them Mnemonides; unless this be only an abridged form for the daughters of Mnemosyne. Source: Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology. ALTERNATE NAME SPELLINGS Mnemosyne goddess of memory, Greco-Roman Antioch mosaic C2nd A.D., Hatay Archeology Museum Hesiod, Theogony 132 ff (trans. Evelyn-White) (Greek epic C8th or C7th B.C.) : "She [Gaia, Earth] lay with Ouranos (Uranus, Sky) and bare deep-swirling Okeanos (Oceanus), Koios (Coeus) and Krios (Crius) and Hyperion and Iapetos (Iapetus), Theia and Rhea, Themis and Mnemosyne and gold-crowned Phoibe (Phoebe) and lovely Tethys. After them was born Kronos (Cronus)." Pindar, Paean 7 (trans. Sandys) (Greek lyric C5th B.C.) : "But I pray to Mnamosyna (Mnemosyne), the fair-robed child of Ouranos (Uranus, Heaven)." Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 1. 2 ff (trans. Aldrich) (Greek mythographer C2nd A.D.) : "Ouranos (Uranus, Sky) . . . fathered other sons on Ge (Gaea, Earth), namely the Titanes (Titans) : Okeanos (Oceanus), Koios (Coeus), Hyperion, Kreios (Crius), Iapetos (Iapetus), and Kronos (Cronus) the youngest; also daughters called Titanides (Titanesses) : Tethys, Rhea, Themis, Mnemosyne, Phoibe (Phoebe), Dione, and Theia." Diodorus Siculus, Library of History 5. 66. 1 (trans. Oldfather) (Greek historian C1st B.C.) : "The Titanes (Titans) numbered six men and five women, being born, as certain writers of myths relate, of Ouranos (Uranus, Heaven) and Ge (Gaea, Earth), but according to others, of one of the Kouretes (Curetes) and Titaia (Titaea), from whom as their mother they derive the name they have. The males were Kronos (Cronus), Hyperion, Koios (Coeus), Iapetos (Iapetus), Krios (Crius) and Okeanos (Oceanus), and their sisters were Rhea, Themis, Mnemosyne, Phoibe (Phoebe) and Tethys. Each one of them was the discover of things of benefit to mankind, and because of the benefaction they conferred upon all men they were accorded honours and everlasting fame." Pausanias, Description of Greece 9. 29. 1 (trans. Jones) (Greek travelogue C2nd A.D.) : "The sons of Aloeus (Aloadae) held that the Mousai (Muses) were three in number, |
Which ballerina who defected to the West in 1970 won a Tony Award for her Broadway performance in 'On Your Toes' in 1983? | Nataliya Makarova's biography Return to "Meet the Artists" Nataliya Makarova Makarova was born in 1940 in Leningrad in former Soviet Russia. At the age of 12, she auditioned for the Leningrad Choreographic School (formerly the Imperial Ballet School), and was accepted although most students join the school at the age of 10. Makarova was a permanent member of the Kirov Ballet in Leningrad from 1956 to 1970, achieving prima ballerina status during the 1960s. Soon after Makarova defected to the West in 1970, she began performing with the American Ballet Theatre in New York and the Royal Ballet in London. When she first arrived in the West, Makarova was eager to expand her choreography by dancing ballets by modern choreographers. At the same time, she remained most identified with classical roles such as Odette/Odile in Swan Lake and Giselle. She was featured in the 1976 live American Ballet Theatre production of Swan Lake, simulcast from Lincoln Center on both PBS and NPR. Makarova continued to excel in many different roles,most notably, her title role in Giselle. She was slim and slight, and combined a delicacy and lyricism with impeccable classical training. The History of Dance, published in 1981, notes that "Her performances set standards of artistry and aristocracy of dance which mark her as the finest ballerina of her generation in the West." In 1989, Natalia Makarova returned to her home theater of the Kirov Ballet and was reunited with her family and with former colleagues and teachers. Her emotional homecoming was documented in the film Makarova Returns. After her performance at the Kirov, she retired from dancing, donating her shoes and costumes to the Kirov Museum. Today Makarova stages ballets such as Swan Lake, La Bayadère, and Sleeping Beauty for companies across the world. In the opening week of On Your Toes at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., Natalia Makarova was accidentally struck and injured during a performance. With her arm in a cast, she returned to New York, unable to finish the engagement. To recover from this unfortunate accident and prepare for her debut on Broadway, she sought the private and personalized help of her good friends Lynn Stanford and David Howard. For more than two months, David prepared special exercizes to aid in Nataliya's recovery while Lynn created music to help her forget the pain and make her want to dance. "In Private" is the result of this extremely unique situation and contains a wonderful variety of melodies and rhythms for the ballet class. In addition to being an internationally renowned ballerina, Makarova won a Tony Award for her performance in the show On Your Toes. She appeared as Lydia Lopokova (Lady Keynes) in Wooing in Absence, compiled by Patrick Garland. It was first performed at Charleston Farmhouse and then at the Tate Britain. CD titles associated with Nataliya Makarova Order # |
Who is the mother of t.v. presenter Rebecca Wilcox? | Jim Moss & Rebecca Wilcox Married, Children, Joint Family Tree & History - FameChain Rebecca Wilcox's grandfather was Henry Rantzen Rebecca Wilcox's grandmother is Katherine Flora Rebecca Wilcox's great grandparents: Rebecca Wilcox's great grandfather is Louis Leverson Rebecca Wilcox's great grandmother was Millie Leverson Rebecca Wilcox's great grandfather was Hyam Rantzen Rebecca Wilcox's great great grandfather was Montague Leverson Rebecca Wilcox's great great grandmother was Kate Leverson Rebecca Wilcox's great great grandfather was Abraham Rantzen Rebecca Wilcox's great great grandmother was Sarah Rantzen Rebecca Wilcox's 3x great grandfather was Manass Rantzen Rebecca Wilcox's 3x great grandmother was Tamar Rantzen Rebecca Wilcox's 4x great grandfather was David Rantzen Rebecca Wilcox's 5x great grandfather was Moszek Rantzen Who's In The News?... |
Which goalkeeper who played over 400 games for Everton in the 1960's and 1970's and won 3 England caps, dies in June this year? | England’s goalkeepers have gone West – Game of the People • ( Leave a comment ) Gordon West, former Everton and England goalkeeper from the late 1960s and early 1970s, died this week. West won just three England caps in an age when good goalkeepers came easy not just for England, but also the other home nations (well, Scotland perhaps did have a problem or two). West was a flamboyant keeper and rarely made a mistake, but he had a string of players to competitors to contend with: Gordon Banks, Peter Bonetti, Alex Stepney, the Springetts, Jim Montgomery and the rising star that was Peter Shilton. Almost all clubs had a decent keeper. And this was also an age where the incomparable Pat Jennings – he of the huge hands – was turning out for Northern Ireland and the haphazard – but occasionally brilliant – Gary Sprake was between the sticks for Wales. West’s England career saw him concede two goals in three games, and included a 0-0 draw in Mexico a year before the 1970 World Cup. He declined the offer of a place in the England squad for that competition and that was the end of his international career. He had been a key figure in Everton’s 1969-70 title win, keeping 21 clean sheets. In any other age, West would have won dozens of caps. English goalkeepers are at a premium today – witness the very average players who represent their country. Joe Hart is good enough and should claim the shirt for years to come, but he has little competition. When Jack Butland was sought out after Roy Hodgson’s squad started to leak players, a lot of people said, “Jack who?”. The fact is, he’s (extremely young for a keeper), has yet to play for his club, let alone is country, and his Football League career amounts to a dozen games for Cheltenham Town while on loan from Birmingham City. Did we really have to go so low to fill the squad? When you consider that the other goalkeeper in the Euro 2012 squad, Rob Green has already been discarded once by England, you can see the mess we’re in! It’s easy to say, “it was better in my day”, but I bet if Gordon West was around today, he would, at least, be thinking that! Rate this: Check us out on Instagram Content for your club….free! Game of the People can provide your football club with content for its matchday programme. Our rates are reasonable – we value praise and recommendation as much as we do payment! Among the clubs using Game of the People content are: Luton Town; AFC Totton; Grays Athletic; Hitchin Town; Corinthian Casuals; St.Albans City; Barkingside; Wingate & Finchley; Bedfont; Enfield Town; Sittingbourne; Biggleswade Town; Bohemians; Ramsgate; Tiverton Town, Bognor Regis and a number of Eastern Counties League clubs. Game of the People – flying the flag for football as it should be played! Game of the People Established in 2012, Game of the People looks at football in all corners of the world, although we have to admit, we are quite European-centric. We’re not just interested in who scored what and when, but we like to feature content about the history, the culture, the politics and the finance of the beautiful game. And we are absolutely ecstatic if you feature our content on your website or in your club’s publications. Around 30 non-league clubs have used Game of the People for their match programmes, and we’ve been noted and referenced in a number of football publications, including The Football Pink, the Non-League Paper, Football Weekends and EasyJet’s in-flight magazine. We’re happy to talk and help your club with its content. |
Who won the 1948 Pulitzer Fiction Prize for 'Tales Of The South Pacific'? | James A. Michener (Author of Hawaii) James A. Michener in New York, New York, The United States February 03, 1907 edit data James Albert Michener is best known for his sweeping multi-generation historical fiction sagas, usually focusing on and titled after a particular geographical region. His first novel, Tales of the South Pacific , which inspired the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific, won the 1948 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Toward the end of his life, he created the Journey Prize, awarded annually for the year's best short story published by an emerging Canadian writer; founded an MFA program now, named the Michener Center for Writers, at the University of Texas at Austin; and made substantial contributions to the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, best known for its permanent collection of Pennsylvania Impressionist painti James Albert Michener is best known for his sweeping multi-generation historical fiction sagas, usually focusing on and titled after a particular geographical region. His first novel, Tales of the South Pacific , which inspired the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific, won the 1948 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Toward the end of his life, he created the Journey Prize, awarded annually for the year's best short story published by an emerging Canadian writer; founded an MFA program now, named the Michener Center for Writers, at the University of Texas at Austin; and made substantial contributions to the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, best known for its permanent collection of Pennsylvania Impressionist paintings and a room containing Michener's own typewriter, books, and various memorabilia. Michener's entry in Who's Who in America says he was born on Feb. 3, 1907. But he said in his 1992 memoirs that the circumstances of his birth remained cloudy and he did not know just when he was born or who his parents were. ...more |
Lake Managua is a large lake in which Central American country? | Lake Nicaragua | lake, Nicaragua | Britannica.com Lake Nicaragua Alternative Titles: Cocibolca, Lago de Nicaragua, Mar Dulce Related Topics Nicaragua Lake Nicaragua, Spanish Lago de Nicaragua, the largest of several freshwater lakes in southwestern Nicaragua and the dominant physical feature of the country. It is also the largest lake in Central America . Its indigenous name is Cocibolca, and the Spanish called it Mar Dulce—both terms meaning “sweet sea.” Its present name is said to have been derived from that of Nicarao, an Indian chief whose people lived on the lake’s shores. Asososca Lagoon, Lake Nicaragua, with oil refinery in the background, Nicaragua Byron Augustin—DDB Stock Photo Geography Oval in shape, with an area of 3,149 square miles (8,157 square km), the lake is 110 miles (177 km) in length and has an average width of 36 miles (58 km). It is about 60 feet (18 metres) deep in the centre, and its waters reach a depth of 200 feet (60 metres) to the southeast of its largest island, Ometepe . The lake’s surface is 95 feet (29 metres) above sea level. Momotombo Volcano (left) and Momotombito Island, viewed across Lake Managua, Nicaragua. Byron Augustin/D. Donne Bryant Stock It is believed that Lake Nicaragua, together with Lake Managua to the northwest, originally formed part of an ocean bay that, as a result of volcanic eruption, became an inland basin containing the two lakes, which are linked by the Tipitapa River. The ocean fish thus trapped adapted themselves as the salt water gradually turned fresh. Lake Nicaragua is the only freshwater lake containing oceanic animal life, including sharks, swordfish, and tarpon. More than 40 rivers drain into the lake, the largest being the Tipitapa River. The San Juan River drains out of the lake, following a 112-mile (180-km) course that runs from the southeastern shore of the lake through a densely forested region to empty into the Caribbean Sea . For part of its course, the San Juan forms the boundary between Nicaragua and Costa Rica . To the southwest, the lake is separated from the Pacific Ocean by a narrow land corridor, the Rivas Isthmus, which is 12 miles (19 km) wide. Similar Topics Lake Michigan Contrary to popular belief, the lake is tideless, although there is a daily fluctuation in the water level caused by east winds blowing up the San Juan valley. The water level also falls during the dry season, December to April, and rises during the rainy season, May to October. There are several currents in the lake; the principal one runs from southeast to northeast on the surface, while beneath it a deeper current flows in the opposite direction. Surface water temperature usually remains in the mid-70s F (about 24 °C), and bottom temperature stays in the low 60s F (about 16 °C). Due to the chemical composition of the volcanic rocks forming parts of the lake’s bed and shores, the lake waters contain high proportions of dissolved magnesium and potassium salts. There are more than 400 islands in the lake, 300 of which are within 5 miles (8 km) of the city of Granada on the northwest shore. Most of the islands are covered with a rich growth of vegetation, which includes tropical fruit trees. Some of the islands are inhabited. Ometepe is 16 miles (26 km) long and 8 miles (13 km) wide. It is formed of what originally were two separate volcanoes— Concepción , which is 5,282 feet (1,610 metres) high and last erupted in 1983, and Madera , which is 4,573 feet (1,394 metres) high. Lava from bygone eruptions forms a bridge between them, called the Tistian Isthmus. A third volcano associated with the lake is Mombacho, about 4,430 feet (1,350 metres) high, which stands on the western shore. Ometepe Island is the preeminent site in Nicaragua for pre-Columbian examples of statuary, ceramics, and other archaeological remains, some of which are believed to represent vestiges of ancient South American, as well as North American, civilizations. Concepción Volcano, southwestern Nicaragua. Ringling Bros. Folds Its Tent In previous centuries, piratical raids from the Caribbean were sometim |
Who founded a model village on the River Aire near Bradford in 1851? | Illustration of Saltaire, a model village founded for textile workers near Bradford - The British Library Illustration of Saltaire, a model village founded for textile workers near Bradford Description English Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Saltaire is a model village created in 1851 by the industrialist Sir Titus Salt (1803-76) to house the workers and families of his wool production factories in nearby Bradford. Taking its name from its founder and the River Aire, the town was famous for its holistic approach to worker welfare. It had running tap water, bath-houses, its own hospital and gymnasium, a concert hall and several schools. In this it was the polar antithesis of most industrial towns in Britain at the time. Salt modestly described his aim as ‘to do good and to give my sons employment.’ Along with New Lanark in Scotland, Saltaire was an inspiration to a number of reforming Victorian industrialists, most notably the Cadbury family, who established the town of Bourneville, near Birmingham, for its workers in 1893; and Lever Brothers, who established Port Sunlight beside its soap making factory on the Mersey in 1899. Full title: Sir Titus Salt, Baronet: his life and its lessons [...] With portrait, etc. Published: |
In which English county is the town of Wells-next-the- Sea? | Wells-next-the-Sea Town Council | A Norfolk Parishes site OFFICE HOURS: (Subject to holidays and other exigencies) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 0900— 1400 Closed Wednesday To see what services we are responsible for (and those that others are) see the “Who does What?” page – this also provides the contact details for North Norfolk Distict Council & Norfolk County Council Wells-next-the-Sea Town Council in Norfolk Public Liabilities – Hiscox Insurance Company Ltd 11 March 2011, News Notice of the conclusion of the external audit for the year ending 31st March 2016 can be viewed by clicking Here Wells-next-the-Sea – A Dementia Friendly Town Wells is working towards being Dementia friendly with many of the local businesses having staff trained to understand the needs of people living with dementia. If you have any questions about what is available for people with Dementia in Wells contact Jacqueline Stanbridge. Email: [email protected] Buttlands Policies New Policies and application forms for events on the Buttlands can be found on the Publications section of the website. |
Who captained the England Cricket team 15 times in the early 1930's, winning 9 of the matches? | History of the West Indian cricket team History of the West Indian cricket team South Africa 1971 to 1981 International cricket in 2005 Test cricket records First-class cricket records The history of the West Indian cricket team begins in the 1890s, when the first representative sides were selected to play visiting English sides. Administered by the West Indies Cricket Board ("WICB"), and known colloquially as The Windies, the West Indies cricket team represents a sporting confederation of English-speaking Caribbean countries. The WICB joined the sport's international ruling body, the Imperial Cricket Council, in 1926, and played their first official international match, which in cricket is called a Test, in 1928. Although blessed with some great players in their early days as a Test nation, their successes remained sporadic until the 1960s, by which time the side had changed from a white-dominated to a black-dominated side. By the 1970s, the West Indies had a side recognised as unofficial world champions, a title they retained throughout the 1980s. During these glory years, the Windies were noted for their four-man fast bowling attack, backed up by some of the best batsmen in the world. The 1980s saw them set a then-record streak of 11 consecutive Test victories in 1984 and inflict two 5–0 "blackwashes" against the old enemy of England. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, however, West Indian cricket declined, in part due to the rise in popularity of basketball , athletics and soccer in West Indian countries, and the team today is struggling to regain its past glory. In their early days in the 1930s, the side represented the British colonies of the West Indies Federation plus British Guyana. The current side represents the now independent states of Antigua and Barbuda , Barbados , Dominica , Grenada , Guyana , Jamaica , Saint Kitts and Nevis , Saint Lucia , Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Trinidad and Tobago , and the British dependencies of Anguilla and Montserrat . National teams also exist for the various different islands, which, as they are all separate countries, very much keep their local identities and support their local favourites. These national teams take part in the West Indian first-class competition, the Carib Beer Cup (earlier known as the Busta Cup, Shell Shield and various other names). It is also common for other international teams to play the island teams for warm-up games before they take on the combined West Indies team. Early tours The first international cricket played in the West Indies was between local, often predominantly white, sides and English tourists – the Middlesex player Slade Lucas toured Jamaica with a team in 1894-95, and two years later Arthur Priestley took a team to Barbados, Trinidad, and Jamaica, which included, for the first time, a match against a side styled "All West Indies", which the West Indians won. Lord Hawke's English team, including several English Test players, toured around the same time, playing Trinidad, Barbados and British Guiana (now Guyana). Then in 1900 the white Trinidadian Aucher Warner, the brother of future England captain Pelham Warner, led a touring side to England, but none of the matches on this tour were given first-class status. Two winters later, in 1901– 2, the Hampshire wicketkeeper Richard Bennett's XI went to the West Indies, and played three games against teams styled as the "West Indies", which the hosts won 2–1. In 1904– 5, Lord Brackley's XI toured the Caribbean – winning both its games against "West Indies". The tours to England continued in 1906 when Harold Austin led a West Indian side to England. His side played a number of county teams, and drew their game against an "England XI". However, that England XI only included one contemporary Test player – wicketkeeper Dick Lilley – and he had not been on England's most recent tour, their 1905–6 tour of South Africa. The Marylebone Cricket Club, which had taken over responsibility for arranging all official overseas England tours, visited Jamaica in 1910– 11, but after that there was no i |
What is the chemical formula for Copper Sulphate? | Finding the formula of hydrated copper(II) sulfate- Learn Chemistry Home > Resources > Finding the formula of hydrated copper(II) sulfate Finding the formula of hydrated copper(II) sulfate Description In this experiment, the water of crystallisation is removed from hydrated copper(II) sulfate. The mass of water is found by weighing before and after heating. This information is used to find x in the formula: CuSO4.xH2O. In this experiment, the water of crystallisation is removed from hydrated copper(II) sulfate. The mass of water is found by weighing before and after heating. This information is used to find x in the formula: CuSO4.xH2O. Subjects : Credits : This is an experiment from the Practical Chemistry project, developed by the Nuffield Foundation and the Royal Society of Chemistry. Finding the formula of hydrated copper(II) sulfate is heated to remove the water of crystallisation . The mass of water is found by weighing before and after heating. This information is used to find x in the formula mole calculations. Lesson organisation This is a class experiment suitable for students who already have a reasonable understanding of the mole concept. The degree to which the mole calculations need to be structured will depend on the ability and mathematical competence of the class. The outline structure given in the Procedure above is intended for students with reasonable mathematical competence and experience of mole calculations. Given adequate access to top-pan balances, and skill in their use, students should be able to complete the experimental work in 30-40 minutes. Apparatus Each working group will require: Crucible (Note 1) Hydrated copper(II) sulfate (HARMFUL, DANGEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT), 2 - 3 g Refer to Health & Safety and Technical notes section below for additional information. Hydrated copper(II) sulfate , CuSO4.5H2 O(s), (HARMFUL, DANGEROUS FOR ENVIRONMENT) - see CLEAPSS Hazcard . The copper(II) sulfate should be provided as fine crystals. If large crystals are used, these should be ground down before use by students. 1 Crucibles may be of porcelain, stainless steel or nickel, of capacity about 15 cm3, and should sit safely in the pipe-clay triangles provided. 2 Crucible tongs should have a bow in the jaws of the right size to pick up the hot crucibles safely. Procedure a Weigh the empty crucible, and then weigh into it between 2 g and 3 g of hydrated copper(II) sulphate. Record all weighings accurate to the nearest 0.01 g. b Support the crucible securely in the pipe-clay triangle on the tripod over the Bunsen burner. c Heat the crucible and contents, gently at first, over a medium Bunsen flame, so that the water of crystallisation is driven off steadily. The blue colour of the hydrated compound should gradually fade to the greyish-white of anhydrous copper(II) sulfate. Avoid over-heating, which may cause further decomposition, and stop heating immediately if the colour starts to blacken. If over-heated, toxic or corrosive fumes may be evolved. A total heating time of about 10 minutes should be enough. d Allow the crucible and contents to cool. The tongs may be used to move the hot crucible from the hot pipe-clay triangle onto the heat resistant mat where it should cool more rapidly. e Re-weigh the crucible and contents once cold. f Calculation: Calculate the molar masses of H2O and CuSO4 (Relative atomic masses: H=1, O=16, S=32, Cu=64) Calculate the mass of water driven off, and the mass of anhydrous copper(II) sulfate formed in your experiment Calculate the number of moles of anhydrous copper(II) sulfate formed Calculate the number of moles of water driven off Calculate how many moles of water would have been driven off if 1 mole of anhydrous copper(II) sulfate had been formed Write down the formula for hydrated copper(II) sulfate. Teaching notes Remind students to zero (tare) the balance before each weighing. Students will probably also have to be reminded about the need to allow the crucible and contents to cool thoroughly before weighing. Metal crucibles (stainless steel or nickel) are m |
One of Michel Ball's earliest roles was as 'Marius' in the original London production of which musical? | Michael Ball | New Music And Songs | Michael Ball About Michael Ball A regular face on British stage and television, performer Michael Ball was born in 1962 in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, U.K. Moving to South West England when he was three years old, Ball grew up learning to sing along to records by Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra, and after an unhappy stint at boarding school in his teens -- and discovering a love of Shakespeare during school holidays -- Ball went on to study at the Guilford School of Acting. Graduating in 1984, his first role was in the Aberystwyth Arts Centre’s production of Godspell, but his major break came a year later when he took on the role of Frederick in the Manchester Opera House’s production of The Pirates of Penzance. Ball secured his first West End role playing Marius in Les Miserables and two years later, in 1987, he took over the role of Raoul in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera at the request of Cameron Mackintosh. A performance in Aspects of Love in 1989 -- on both sides of the Atlantic -- saw Ball’s popularity grow, and with the release of the single "Love Changes Everything" from the show -- which went on to reach number two in the U.K. singles chart -- he became a household name. After a few not so successful follow-up singles, Ball was chosen to represent the U.K. in the 1992 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden. Coming in at a respectable second place, the track "One Step Out of Time" would pave the way for his debut album. The self-titled release reached the top of the U.K. album chart, and the following releases Always (1993), One Careful Owner (1994), and First Love (1996) all reached the U.K. Top Ten. Returning to the stage in 2002 as Caractacus Potts in the West End production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Ball would continue to wow audiences with his performances and went on to take the lead role in the 2007 production of Hairspray, earning himself the 2008 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Edna Turnblad. Splitting his time between stage, radio, and a recording career, Ball continued to release albums throughout the noughties, most notably 2005’s Music and 2007’s Back to Bacharach. In 2011, he released Heroes, a collection of covers featuring songs that had inspired him to become a performer. Both Sides Now followed in 2013, and featured a reworked version -- performed with Il Divo -- of his original breakthrough hit "Love Changes Everything." Ball returned at the end of 2014 with the album If Everyone Was Listening…, which brought together 15 of his favorite songs. The release saw him joined by vocal harmony group the Overtones on the track "Let It Be Me," originally recorded by the Everly Brothers. He returned in 2016 with Together, a collaborative effort with close friend and tenor singer Alfie Boe. The release featured performances of classics from Broadway shows. The pair toured nationwide that winter, performing at 18 of the country's most prestigious music venues. ~ Rich Wilson, Rovi |
Which seeded player did Lukas Rosol beat in the second round at Wimbledon in June? | Stan Wawrinka survives Lukas Rosol scare to reach French Open second round | Sport | The Guardian Stan Wawrinka survives Lukas Rosol scare to reach French Open second round • Reigning champion wins 4-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 • Third seed Wawrinka battles back from 2-1 down to progress Stan Wawrinka celebrates his victory against Lukas Rosol at Roland Garros. Photograph: Mike Frey/BPI/REX/Shutterstock Stan Wawrinka survives Lukas Rosol scare to reach French Open second round • Reigning champion wins 4-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 • Third seed Wawrinka battles back from 2-1 down to progress Kevin Mitchell at Roland Garros Monday 23 May 2016 11.09 EDT Last modified on Monday 23 May 2016 17.00 EDT Close This article is 8 months old Lukas Rosol might not be the most popular player in tennis, but he will always be one of the most dangerous, as the defending French Open champion, Stan Wawrinka , was reminded when, just two days after arriving in Paris from Geneva, he took five gruelling sets to get rid of the most stubborn Czech since Vaclav Havel. French Open 2016: Murray, Watson in action on day two – live! Read more Wawrinka, seeded third here after the withdrawal of his compatriot Roger Federer, beat Rosol last week on the way to winning the Geneva Open, his first on home soil in 11 years and just 28 miles from where he grew up. As he remarked after arriving at Roland Garros, he very much enjoyed the hospitality of his Swiss fans. However, it put enormous pressure on his schedule, and he was caught cold in a stuttering first set before grinding out a 4-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win against a player who, as a junior, was regarded as not far behind Rafael Nadal and Richard Gasquet. Rosol, who famously beat Nadal in the second round at Wimbledon four years ago and put out the then world No8, Jürgen Melzer, here in 2008, has slipped a bit since, and came to the draw ranked 68 in the world, but he invariably brings an unsettling edginess to his tennis. In the space of a week last summer, he snubbed Guillermo García-López at the net after their match in Bucharest, then so angered Andy Murray in Munich that the Scot was heard to say to him at one changeover, “Everyone hates you.” For three hours and 11 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier , Wawrinka probably did not harbour the warmest of feelings towards Rosol, although there was no discernible rancour beyond the usual sulking that professionals indulge in, on a cool day of whipping wind and drizzle. Indoors, meanwhile, the tournament director, Guy Forget, played as deft a hand in front of the microphone as he once did with a racket when addressing the sluggardly progress on putting a roof over the main court, as well as extending the space of the game’s most cramped slam tournament. “While Wimbledon, Melbourne and New York have the new roof, we’ll have to wait until 2020 to have ours,” Forget admitted. As fans crammed into any available covered space outside to shelter from the elements, Forget offered a not altogether novel excuse for the delayed project: “Welcome to France.” Rain on day one had wiped out eight men’s matches and interrupted three more, while 22 of 32 women’s matches were incomplete. The forecast is better for the next couple of days, then dire again on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. While clay is a more accommodating surface than either grass or hardcourt in bad weather, the lack of a covered court was again embarrassing for the hosts. Wawrinka took time to warm-up (in common with everyone in a 50-mile radius, it has to be said) and looked grooved in dismissing Rosol for the loss of just one game in the second set. But his level dipped again and he looked anything but a slam champion as Rosol went ahead after three sets. Just as Rosol contemplated another upset, Wawrinka unfurled a glorious backhand that almost sliced his static opponent in two to break for 5-3 in the fourth, and he went on to level at two sets apiece. The deciding set began two and a half hours after the first delayed exchanges, as the light picked up, in keeping with Wawrinka’s spirits. Andy Murray admits feel |
What is the surname of the Roald Dahl character 'Matilda'? | Matilda - Roald Dahl Roald Dahl Published in 1988 Synopsis Roald Dahl's Matilda won the Children's Book Award shortly after it was published in 1988, and it has continued to delight audiences ever since. Background Background Matilda Wormwood is only five years old, but she is a genius. Unfortunately her parents are too stupid to even notice. Worse, her horrible headmistress Miss Trunchbull is a bully who makes life difficult for Matilda's teacher, Miss Honey, and her friends. But what Miss Trunchbull doesn't know is that Matilda has a trick or two up her sleeve... Matilda won the Children's Book Award shortly after it was published in 1988, and it has continued to delight audiences ever since. Early drafts of the story were very different to the one we now know. At first, Matilda was a wicked girl who eventually used her powers to help her teacher solve her financial problems - by fixing a horse race. In the end, though, it became the magical story now known to children the world over. In 1996 a film version of Matilda was released. Directed by Danny DeVito - who also starred as Mr Wormwood, alongside Mara Wilson as Matilda and Pam Ferris as Miss Trunchbull - the film went on to become a cult classic. In 2010, The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Matilda The Musical, written by Dennis Kelly and with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, opened in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK, to great critical acclaim. The production transferred to London's West End a year later, and in spring 2013 the show opened on Broadway. Matilda was Roald Dahl's last long children's book. Find out more about the period in Roald Dahl's life during Matilda was published |
In 1993 who, with Mike Stroud, completed 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents, although bad weather meant the Antarctic race was held on the Falklands? | Heat | iancorless.com – Photography, Writing, Talk Ultra Podcast Reply Tom Owens is without doubt one of the most inspiring runners from the UK who performs consistently on the world stage. Fell runner, ultra runner and Skyrunner, Tom has pushed the world best. Back in the day, Tom forged a reputation for himself with Andy Symonds at the Transalpine run where the duo were a formidable force. In recent years, Tom has mixed fell running and Skyrunning. In 2012, Tom placed 2nd behind Kilian Jornet at the iconic Trofeo Kima, he looked set to dominate the Skyrunning circuit but injury hit. Time away and keeping fit doing cyclocross, it was 2014 when the Glasgow based runner finally re-emerged at Transvulcania. Transvulcania was a surprise return… renowned for running shorter races, Tom stepped up to 70+km – an unknown commodity. Class shone through and he placed 6th. A 3rd at Ice Trail Tarentaise and then 4th at Trofeo Kima and we all knew – Tom was back. 2015 started really well with a win overseas at the Buffalo Stampede in Australia, 6th at Matterhorn Ultraks and arguably his best result came with 4th in the IAU Trail World Championships in Annecy. Roll on to 2016 and Tom focused on the Skyrunning Extreme Series that combined all the elements that make Tom, the great runner that he is. Technical trails, altitude, distance and an ability to adapt to an ever-changing landscape. Victory at Tromso SkyRace and 5th at Trofeo Kima set Tom up for a potential overall title. Going into the Glencoe Skyline, a head-to-head being Tom and Jon Albon whet everyones appetites. On the day, Albon excelled and it was 2nd for the Scot. As 2016 comes to a close, Tom is looking ahead to 2017. Not known for his ability to handle heat and humidity, I wondered why Costa Rica? “It looks beautiful, exciting and warm! I always like to escape the Scottish Winter for a week big volume warm weather running in January or February – it seems to set me up well for the rest of the year.” And what about the heat and humidity? “The heat and humidity will be massively challenging. I’ve not worked out how to run well in these conditions. It will be my first big block of running in 2017 and so interesting to see how the body holds up. I also find running in sand really tough…” Costa Rica may well prove to be much more of a test of running. We all know Tom can handle the rough and technical stuff – the river and bouldering sections will put the fell/ Skyrunner in the terrain that he loves. But Costa Rica will have sand too, albeit not soft sand. It may well be a whole new learning curve. “It’s going to be real challenge for sure but that is what makes it interesting! I will be at a disadvantage against pure multi-day runners but I will embrace it. Running day-after day is not really a problem, I love the technical stuff but it’s the heat and humidity that will really test me as I have already mentioned. I have really suffered in such races with cramps (I’m a big sweater) such as at Transvulcania, Buffalo Stampede and the recent World Trail Champs.” Scotland and the UK is not going to be the ideal place train for a Costa Rican race in February, I wondered if Tom had any specific training plans to be prepared? “I’m looking forward to trying some different strategies to cope with the heat – I hope the TCC will help me with the some of the other objectives that will take place in remainder of the year. In regard to training, I will aim to get back into regular running mid/late December or early January and build up some endurance. Beyond Coastal Challenge I have no 2017 plans yet. I only ended the 2016 season a couple of days ago – it was a really long (from Feb till end October) and fun season but now i’m enjoying a break and not doing any planning at the moment.” Competition in the men’s race will be fierce, the recent announcement of Sondre Amdahl’s participation will no doubt focus the mind of Tom and the other male competitors. But a physical and mental rest is required before thinking about 2017. One thing is for sure, Tom always races to win and he will be p |
The Leigh Branch links the Leeds & Liverpool Canal with which other canal? | Leigh Branch (Leeds & Liverpool Canal) | Canal & River Trust Leigh Branch (Leeds & Liverpool Canal) The Leigh Branch is part of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Leigh Branch, Leeds & Liverpool Canal, courtesy of markhsal, Flickr Find events and activities within miles of The branch runs seven miles, from the junction with the Leeds & Liverpool Canal main line at Wigan, to Leigh, where it joins the Stretford and Leigh Branch of the Bridgewater Canal. |
In which district of New York is Greenwich Village situated? | West Village Manhattan Location | New York City Greenwich Village - INCENTRA VILLAGE HOUSE Greenwich Village, Chelsea, Meatpacking District, Hudson River Park, and Highline Park Incentra Village House is located at 32 Eighth Avenue between West 12th and Jane Streets, just above Abingdon Square. One of our major advantages is our location in the West Village, a pleasant and attractive residential neighborhood and the traditional center of gay life in New York City. With much of the area land-marked for historic preservation, the quaint atmosphere is of the early nineteenth century. Many streets are narrow and tree-lined and most houses are small with front gardens, ornamental ironwork and intimate private courts, which gives the area its distinctive charm. We recommend a yellow taxi in from airports or car service (call ahead) for in and out to airports. The closest Subway Station is at Eighth Avenue and 14th Street and the blue line subways A, C, and E trains. There is on-street parking available, however, we recommend two nearby Parking Garages . We also recommend two NYC Tours . Chelsea, just a few blocks uptown from Incentra and widely considered the new heart of gay New York City, enjoys a mix of attractions similar to the Village: shops and restaurants of all kinds; blocks of attractive brownstones and historic institutions; bars, taverns, clubs, and major retail districts. You'll find a liquor store, laundromat, dry cleaner, bike rental, and barber shop all within a few blocks of Incentra. The Meatpacking District, a 24-hour neighborhood just a few blocks to the West of Incentra, offers trendy new restaurants, cafes, clubs, and art galleries. An area that has retained its character with historic architecture and cobble stone streets, designers, architects and creative industry headquarters have moved in along meatpacking plants, creating a destination known for cutting edge fashion, design, food, and culture. The Meatpacking District is anticipating the development of Pier 57, located at the end of West 15th Street, as an urban marketplace scheduled for 2014, and the arrival of the Whitney Museum opened in May, 2015. the Whitney Museum over looks the High Line Park in the historic Meat Packing District. The High Line, where visitors get to walk in the "park in the sky" was been developed from the abandoned elevated freight train tracks of the 1930's, and runs from Gansevoort Street, through the Meatpacking District, to West 20th Street. This quintessential New York City landscape has recently opened Phase 2, running to West 30th Street. The Hudson River Park, stretching five miles from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan to 59th St, is the largest park created in Manhattan since Central Park. The Park incorporates many renovated piers on the Hudson River providing sports fields, waterfront access, landscaped lawns and is a favorite spot for kayakers, rollerbladers, runners and cyclists. Throughout the park, visitors enjoy panoramic views that include the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Hudson River, and the New Jersey skyline. |
"Which singer recorded the 1969 hit album ""Hot Buttered Soul""?" | Pat Lewis Discography at Discogs Mother of Tracey Lewis Very popular in the northern soul scene. Patsy Lewis was born on October 23, 1947 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.In 1951 her family moved to Detroit, Michigan in where she attended Central High School, it was here that her dream of a singing career began.Patsy performed where ever she could in Glee clubs, talent shows and with the school band, throughout her school years and like most singers, sang in the church choir. In the early sixties, Pat along with her sister Diane Lewis, formed a group called The Adorables , along with two other sisters Betty and Jackie Winston. They signed with Golden World , owned by Ed Wingate, who along with Joanne Bratton managed the group. Whilst with Golden World the girls recorded, “Deep Freeze,” “Daddy Please,” “Ooh Boy,” “Be” and “Schools All Over.” as well as recording “Romeo and Juliet” with The Reflections. To fulfill her dream Patsy decided to venture out on her own as a single artist. With a small name change, she dropped the “sy”, becoming Pat Lewis, she recorded her first single at Golden World , “Can’t Shake It Loose.” She also began singing background vocals for various other artists. The Andantes, the main backing group for Motown Records, were frequently hired by Golden World. One day a member of the band couldn't make the session, so Pat was brought as replacement. She did such a good job that and she was asked to sing background at Motown and numerous other recording studios, most notably she recorded at Brunswick Records in Chicago on Jackie Wilson’s album, “Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher.” In 1966, Golden World was sold to Motown. Pat then signed with Solid Hit Bound Records, owned by Don Davis and LaBaron Taylor. Here she recorded several singles, “Look At What I Almost Missed,” “Warning,” “No One To Love,” “No Baby No,” “The Looser.” During this period in the mid-sixties she was making personal appearances, doing background arrangements for various artist and vocals along with her sister Diane and Rose Williams In 1967, Aretha Franklin asked her to become one of her background singers on the road. She remained with Aretha off and on for a few years traveling and recording in the studio. During this time she continued to arrange and sing background along with Diane and Rose for many writers, producers and recording companies. They were simply known as The Group (3) . In 1969, Don Davis owner of United Sound Recording Studio (writer/producer for Stax ) booked The Group for a session for Isaac Hayes album “Hot Buttered Soul.” Pat was hired to arrange and record background vocals. When the album was released it was a hit. Isaac called The Group and asked if they wanted to tour with him. Pat gave Aretha Franklin her notice and The Group was renamed Hot, Buttered & Soul . While working with Don Davis and Isaac Hayes, Hot, Buttered & Soul recorded background vocals for many of the Stax artists.They also remained Isaac Hayes's opening act and studio group from 1969-1982. They went on world tours and appeared on TV shows nationally and abroad. Pat continued to arrange all background vocals but was not given credit until a later date. During Isaac’s off time, Hot, Buttered & Soul traveled with Aretha Franklin and Rick Dees “Disco Duck.”. In 1972, Hot, Buttered & Soul moved to Memphis. In 1974 they added a fourth group member, Barbara McCoy, a former member of the The Charmels , and became the Hot, Buttered & Soul . Pat also worked for Shoe Productions where she did commercials for several products. Singing became scarce due to Isaac’s career difficulties, so Pat and Diane moved back to Detroit, but still worked with Isaac off and on. After returning to Detroit, Pat formed a band “Thrust” and began making personal appearances in clubs in Detroit and Canada. There was not much work during this time. In 1984, Pat began performing in musicals at dinner theaters, “In The Lawyers Club,” and “The English Room” at the Book Cadillac Hotel... . In 1985, she reunited with her long time friend and producer, George Clinton, arranging and |
Which former Liverpool player (1969-1974) managed Wigan in 1981/82? | US AND THEM: LIVERPOOL US AND THEM: LIVERPOOL Former Liverpool players David Thompson and Neil Mellor celebrate as they both scored on their Latics' debut in 2006 PUBLISHED 16:16 28th February 2013 by Nick Taylor We take a look at the links between Latics and Liverpool, including players, debuts, namesakes and the current connection. A BLUE AND A RED – LARRY LLOYD He was the man that steered Wigan Athletic to their first ever promotion during the Football League era. Success was bred into Larry Lloyd from an early age and it started at the age of 21 when Bill Shankly signed him for Liverpool from Bristol Rovers in 1969. The strapping centre half created a formidable partnership with hard-man Tommy Smith and during his time at Anfield and he won League Cup and UEFA Cup in the same season in 1973, with his goal in a first leg 3-0 over Borussia Monchengladbach proving the 3-2 aggregate winner. While at Liverpool Lloyd was given his England debut by none other than Sir Alf Ramsey, again a fitting compliment to a player whose career was blossoming. In 1974 however, Lloyd was sold to Coventry City but only remained at Highfield Road for two seasons before moving to another hugely successful club at the time when Brian Clough signed him for Nottingham Forest. The defender played a major role in Forest’s dominance of European football towards the end of his time there as the club won consecutive European Cups in 1979 and 1980. Lloyd also won the First Division title in 1979 and two League Cups, including the 1978 trophy that saw Forest defeat his old club Liverpool in the final. In March 1981 he made his move to Springfield Park as player-manager, taking over the departing Ian McNeill and guiding Latics to an 11th place finish in the league. A great season followed as the club finished third in Division Four and was promoted to Division Three, just four seasons into the Football League journey. Solidity was then maintained in the 1982-83 season as Lloyd steered Latics to safety finishing in 18th place. After two seasons at the club Lloyd moved on, becoming manager of Notts County but a less than successful spell saw the end of his career in management. FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING Last season as Latics beat Liverpool at Anfield for the first time, Shaun Maloney also netted his first goal for the club. The Reds have balanced that out over the years though, with Peter Crouch, Albert Riera and Jose Enrique all getting their first club goals at Latics’ expense, as the latter scored in this season’s reverse fixture. Debut goals are also a common link between Liverpool and Wigan Athletic and two former Reds got theirs for Latics in the same game. January 2006 saw Neil Mellor and David Thompson both of whom enjoyed spells at Anfield during their younger years get on the score sheet against Middlesbrough, with Mellor netting the 88th minute winner in an epic 3-2 victory at the Riverside. There’s also been a debut goal for Latics against Liverpool, when Mido stepped up to convert an 83rd minute penalty in January 2009 to earn a home draw. It was the same game that Hugo Rodallega came off the bench and almost scored on his debut as he curled a free kick onto the cross bar in the dying minutes of the match. NAMESAKES There are plenty of surnames that cross over both clubs, such as Carroll for Roy and Andy or Carragher for Matt and Jamie, the list goes into double figures with the likes Henri and Titi Camara and Steve and John McMahon among the rest. On two accounts though, there are identically named former Latics and Liverpool players. David Thompson was a Wigan Athletic midfielder from 1988-1990 and Liverpool’s David Thompson of the late 1990s coincidentally also ended up playing for Latics as mentioned above in 2006. The former’s link to Liverpool stretches beyond his two year spell in the late 80s at Springfield Park, because he was one of two Latics goal scorers when the clubs met for the first time at Anfield in the 1989 League Cup. Mark Wright is the second duplicated name, a defender at Liverpool from 1991-1998 who recently managed M |
In which year did Mohammed’s flight from Mecca to Medina take place? | Flight from Mecca to Medina About Watch and Favorite Watch Watching this resources will notify you when proposed changes or new versions are created so you can keep track of improvements that have been made. Favorite Favoriting this resource allows you to save it in the “My Resources” tab of your account. There, you can easily access this resource later when you’re ready to customize it or assign it to your students. Flight from Mecca to Medina As Islam faced more political and religious opposition in Mecca, Muhammad and his followers migrated to Medina in 622 CE. Learning Objective Explain the basis for opposition to Muhammad Key Points As Islam spread in Mecca , the ruling tribes began to oppose Muhammad 's preaching and his condemnation of idolatry . The Quraysh tribe controlled the Kaaba and drew their religious and political power from its polytheistic shrines, so they began to persecute the Muslims and many of Muhammad's followers became martyrs. When Muhammad's wife Khadijah and uncle Abu Talib both died in 619 CE, Abu Lahab assumed leadership of the Banu Hashim clan and withdrew the clan's protection from Muhammad. In 622 CE, Muhammad and his followers migrated to Yathrib in the Hijra to escape persecution, renaming the city Medina in honor of the prophet. Among the first things Muhammad did to ease the longstanding grievances among the tribes of Medina was draft a document known as the Constitution of Medina . Terms Full Text Muhammad Starts Preaching During the first three years of his ministry, Muhammad preached Islam privately, mainly among his near relatives and close acquaintances. According to Muslim tradition, Muhammad's wife Khadija was the first to believe he was a prophet. She was followed by Muhammad's ten-year-old cousin Ali ibn Abi Talib, close friend Abu Bakr, and adopted son Zaid. According to Islamic belief, in the fourth year of Muhammad's prophethood, around 613, he was ordered by God to make his propagation of this monotheistic faith public. Muhammad’s earliest teachings were marked by his insistence on the oneness of God, the denunciation of polytheism , belief in the last judgment and its recompense, and social and economic justice. Most Meccans ignored and mocked him, though a few became his followers. There were three main groups of early converts to Islam: younger brothers and sons of great merchants; people who had fallen out of the first rank in their tribe or failed to attain it; and the weak, mostly unprotected foreigners. Opposition in Mecca According to Ibn Sad, one of Muhammad's companions, the opposition in Mecca started when Muhammad delivered verses that condemned idol worship and polytheism. However, the Quran maintains that it began when Muhammad started public preaching. As Islam spread, Muhammad threatened the local tribes and Meccan rulers because their wealth depended on the Kaaba. Muhammad's preaching was particularly offensive to his own Quraysh tribe because they guarded the Kaaba and drew their political and religious power from its polytheistic shrines. The ruling tribes of Mecca perceived Muhammad as a danger that might cause tensions similar to the rivalry of Judaism and Bedouin Polytheism in Yathrib. The powerful merchants in Mecca attempted to convince Muhammad to abandon his preaching by offering him admission into the inner circle of merchants and an advantageous marriage. However, Muhammad turned down both offers. Muhammad's message of monotheism challenged the traditional social order in Mecca. The Quraysh tribe controlled the Kaaba and drew their religious and political power from its polytheistic shrines, so they began to persecute the Muslims and many of Muhammad's followers became martyrs. At first, the opposition was confined to ridicule and sarcasm, but later morphed into active persecution that forced a section of new converts to migrate to neighboring Abyssinia (present day Ethiopia). Upset by the rate at which Muhammad was gaining new followers, the Quraysh proposed adopting a common form of worship, which was denounced by the Quran. Muhammad hims |
"Who won series 8 of ""Dancing on Ice"" in 2013?" | Skating stars: Past winners of Dancing on Ice - ITV News 21 May 2013 at 11:21am Skating stars: Past winners of Dancing on Ice Following Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean's announcement that Dancing on Ice will finish after next year's series , we take a look back at past winners of the show and other notable contestants. Gaynor Faye - Winner Series 1 The actress, who appeared in Coronation Street and Fat Friends, appeared in the first ever show in 2006. She beat Stefan Booth and Bonnie Langford in the final. The actress won the first ever series of Dancing on Ice with skater Daniel Whiston. Credit: EMPICS Entertainment Kyran Bracken - Winner series 2 The former England Rugby Union international beat Blue singer Duncan James and Clare Buckfield to win the 2007 competition. Kyran Bracken has since taken part in several skating tours. Credit: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire/ Suzanne Shaw - Winner series 3 The former Hear'Say star skated to glory in 2008 beating Soap star Chris Fountain in the final. Shaw won acclaim on the show for her daring routines involving technical footwork as well as the "Headbanger" trick. Credit: Joel Ryan/PA Archive Ray Quinn - Winner series 4 The 2006 X-Factor runner up topped the leader board every week on his way to becoming the 2009 champion. The 2009 champion was praised for his highly technical performances. Credit: Ian West/PA Archive Hayley Tamaddon - Winner series 5 The former *Emmerdale * actress was crowned champion in 2010 after skating with professional skater and childhood friend Daniel Whiston. Tamaddon beat off competition from Hollyoaks star Kieran Richardson and actor Gary Lucy in the final. Hayley Tamaddon pictured with professional skater Daniel Whiston, who has won the competition three times. Credit: Zak Hussein/PA Archive Sam Attwater - Winner series 6 Sam Attwater, a former Eastenders actor, won the series in 2011 with partner Brianne Delcourt beating Laura Hamilton in the process. Dancers Sam Attwater and Brianne Delcourt during a photocall ahead of the Dancing on Ice Live Tour 2012. Credit: Anna Gowthorpe/PA Archive Matthew Wolfenden - Winner series 7 The *Emmerdale * actor used his gymnastic and dance background to his advantage as he stormed to victory in the 2012 final. Matthew Wolfenden beat fellow soap star Jorgie Porter in the final. Credit: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire Beth Tweddle - Winner series 8 The Olympic bronze medallist and triple world champion won the 2013 competition with partner Daniel Whiston, beating Eastenders actor Matt Lapinskas in the final. Beth Tweddle at the launch of ITV's Dancing on Ice 2013. Credit: Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment Other notable contestants Pamela Anderson - Series 8 The Baywatch star was the first casualty of the 2013 series going out in the first week following a stumble and an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction. Pamela Anderson at a photocall for the launch of the 2013 series of 'Dancing on Ice'. Credit: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire Chico - Series 7 Chico was a last-minute replacement for an injured Chesney Hawkes in the 2012 series. His entertaining and energetic performances with skater Jodeyne Higgins secured him a third place finish. Dancers Jodeyne Higgins and Chico during a photocall ahead of the Dancing on Ice Live Tour 2012. Credit: Anna Gowthorpe/PA Archive Todd Carty - Series 4 The former Eastenders actor was remembered more for his lack of skating talent than anything else with viewers witnessing Carty skating all the way off the rink mid-routine. Todd Carty lasted five weeks on the show despite criticism of his skating. Credit: Fiona Hanson/PA Archive |
Name the year. South African police kill 56 people in Sharpeville, Israeli intelligence agents capture Adolf Eichmann, and Nigeria gains its independence? | Encyclopedia IV. | Encyclopedias | Africa Encyclopedia IV. Volume IV The Colonial Era (1850 to 1960) R. Hunt Davis, Jr., Editor A Learning Source Book More From This User Sign up to vote on this title UsefulNot useful This action might not be possible to undo. Are you sure you want to continue? CANCEL We've moved you to where you read on your other device. Get the full title to continue Get the full title to continue reading from where you left off, or restart the preview. Restart preview |
"Who won series 11 of ""Strictly Come Dancing"" in 2012?" | Strictly Come Dancing: Louis Smith lifts the trophy - BBC News BBC News Strictly Come Dancing: Louis Smith lifts the trophy 23 December 2012 From the section Entertainment & Arts comments Read more about sharing. Close share panel Media captionBruce Forsyth announced the winner of the final, in which Louis Smith went topless for his showdance Olympic Gymnast Louis Smith has been crowned champion of this year's Strictly Come Dancing. The 23-year-old, who won a silver medal at this summer's Olympic Games, lifted the glitterball trophy after performing a quick-footed Charleston. "I can finally say I won something in the year 2012," he said. Smith beat actress Dani Harmer, TV presenter Denise Van Outen and Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh in the hotly-contested competition. The final was watched by a peak audience of 14m people, up from 13.3m in 2011. Smith was this year's youngest competitor, and was partnered with professional dancer Flavia Cacace. He suffered several injuries during the 14-week contest, and said he would require a knee operation now the dancing has finished. Louis Smith's dances • Judges' Choice: Salsa to (I've Had) The Time Of My Life by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes • Showdance: Rule The World by Take That • Favourite Dance: Charleston to Dr Wanna Do by Caro Emerald His back also caused problems throughout his career, which stopped him from performing too many dramatic lifts before the final. The majority of those came during his showdance, which he performed topless to Take That's Rule The World. Judge Bruno Tonionli said the routine "blew me away". "That had grace. It had fluidity. It was sensual, as well," he added. Head judge Len Goodman agreed, saying: "If this show goes on to another 20 years, I don't think we'll see another show dance like that." Image caption Louis and Flavia's names will be added to the bottom of the glitterball trophy Image caption The couple's dancing was called "seamless, cool and calm" by the judges Image caption The celebrities battled through 15 weeks of training to reach the finals Smith had struggled in the opening weeks of the show, his lack of showmanship resulting in lower-than-expected scores. Goodman said there was "no fire" in his performance - but things started to pick up after he enlisted the help of a drama coach to prepare for a Charleston in week nine. That performance was repeated for the final, with a daring double somersault over his dancing partner. At the final By Mark SavageBBC News entertainment reporter It's all about the mops. Between the fleckles, the spins, the jives and the jazz hands, Strictly is powered by an army of mops. Out they come, after every big number, sweeping up the glitter in case the next contestant takes a fall. The show is such a well-oiled machine by now that watching in the studio is similar to seeing it at home. It is only the small details, like the mops, that catch your eye. Kimberley's earring getting caught in her hair during the tango, Nicky Byrne being stitched into his trousers, Louis Smith with a heat pack stuffed down his britches. But the routines are as dazzling in real life as on screen. When James Jordan dropped Denise Van Outen to the floor and spun her around, there was a collective intake of breath. And you thought to yourself: Maybe they don't need those mops after all. Cacace, who first appeared in the show in 2004, yelped in fear as Smith tumbled above her head - but the effort proved worth it, giving her the first Strictly win of her career. Smith said he would celebrate his win by breaking his diet and taking a well-earned rest. "I can't wait to have a drink of mulled wine, eat sausage rolls. I might order a Chinese on Christmas Eve," he said. "I've pretty much been non-stop since April. To go from the Olympics straight into this, it's just been crazy." 'Nimble Kimble' Earlier in the night, children's TV star Dani Harmer became the first celebrity to be eliminated, after nerves appeared to affect her showdance, performed to Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody. The remaining contestants then performed their favouri |
"Which spirit is the characteristic ingredient of ""Planter’s Punch""?" | PLANTERS PUNCH – EIGHT VERSIONS OF A FAMOUS RUM DRINK « A MOUNTAIN OF CRUSHED ICE PLANTERS PUNCH – EIGHT VERSIONS OF A FAMOUS RUM DRINK Remsberg`s Planter`s Punch The Planter´s Punch is an old rum drink and the origin is unknown to me. The most common recipe is 1/3 Rhum, 1/3 Orange Juice, 1/3 Pineapple Juice and a dash of Grenadine. The only thing i know is that the recipe has been evolving through the decades and name changed from Jamaican Rum Punch (In Modern American Drinks (1895) ,) to the Planter`s Cocktail #2 (Savoy Cocktail Book 1930) and in Trader Vic`s Bartender’s Guide (1948) there are no less than four variations, switching the lemon to mostly lime, and three of the recipes calls for grenadine. Here´s eight versions of a famous drink – the Planter`s Punch. In Beachbum Berry`s Remixed i found a version of this drink by Stephen Remsberg and found it very interesting in its simplicity. Its interesting proportions in his version – its not often you see 3 oz of Coruba in a drink and since its Coruba most likely i will really enjoy it! It has no orange or pineapple juices or grenadine in it and its much like a daiquiri with dark rum and the addition of angostura bitters. For those of you dear readers who doesn´t know, Stephen Remsberg owns the world`s largest rum collection. His home in New Orleans contains an impressive amount of rare rums from all over the planet – some all the way back to the 1800`s or even older what do i know? i just know i tasted some amazing rums there, even some pre – Castro Cubans and others from the 1800s. Stephen have played with the Planter´s punch for 20 years until he found the one he was satisfied with and this is his version that i found in the Bum´s Remixed: STEPHEN REMSBERG´S PLANTERS PUNCH Juice of half a large lime about 3/4 oz 1 oz sugar syrup ( i used Petit Canne) 3 oz Coruba dark Jamaican rum 3 dashes Angostura bitters Place all the ingredients in a large tall glass – if you have a 14 oz Zombie glass you`re set – fill with crushed ice and swizzle until frosty. Add more crushed ice to fill if needed. Garnish with a mint sprig. “I am not offended by an orange slice and a cocktail cherry” adds Stephen – well Stephen, i have no orange slice or cherry but i have a colorful orchid and some fresh mint….i hope it`s ok:-) So how does this Planter`s Punch taste? As i did guess, its deliscious and well balanced. I must say i love the simplicity – it´s so simple and yet so wonderfully complete. The rum is the key – in this drink its Coruba that is used – one of my favorite rums to mix with. The Planter`s Punch served in some bars contains too much mixers and too little rum! – this is more real to me, this is how a rum drink should taste – you should feel the rum in it and it should be well backed up but not overpowered by the mixers – in this case just fresh lime and sugarcane syrup plus the Angostura bitters. I think this version is very tasty – and here´s a real rum drink to relax with! – and then i just can`t help wondering how this drink would be with 1 oz of the vintage Lemon Hart 151 in it…i`m a typically booze blogger..always ready for more reserach.. GROG LOG From Jeff Berry’s Grog Log there´s two Planter´s Punches – The Planter`s Punch and Don`s Own Planter`s: PLANTER`S PUNCH 1 1/4 oz orange juice 1 1/4 oz fresh lemon juice 3 tsp grenadine (please..if you can use homemade..) 0.5 oz dark Jamaican Rum 1 1/4 oz Light Puerto Rican Rum Shake everything except dark Jamaican rum – with a scoop of crushed ice and pour into tall glasses. Then float the dark Jamaican on top of drink. Garnish with orange slice and maraschino cherry speared to pineapple chunk. The recipe comes from the polo Lounge of the Beverly Hills CA circa 1960s. DON´S OWN PLANTERS As the name implies – from Don the Beachcomber: 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 1 oz Soda Water (Club Soda) 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters 1 oz Honey Mix (1 part Honey and 1 part Water) 1 1/2 oz Dark Jamaican Rum 1 oz Light Puerto Rican Rum Shake with ice cubes and pour everything into Pilsner glass. Garnish with mint, cherry, and pineapple finger |
What star sign comes immediately before Aquarius? | 12 Zodiac Signs – Star Sign Dates, Facts and Compatibility Zodiac Love Compatibility - How do you match up with other star signs? Is your date of birth on a cusp? If you were born on the first or last day of a Sun sign, in astrological terms you were born on a cusp. If that's the case, you will probably benefit from reading your own Sun sign and the Sun sign that ends or begins right before or after your date of birth. For example, if your birth date is 22 December, your Sun sign is Capricorn, but you probably have some Sagittarian traits as well. NOTE: The above dates are a guideline only. Because of leap years, time zone differences and other factors, the exact day and time when the Sun changes signs varies from year to year. If you are born close to the changeover dates (close to the cusp) of the signs, you need to have your own personal horoscope drawn up in order to know exactly which astrology sign you were born under. DO YOU NEED LOVE & RELATIONSHIP ADVICE? Get the answers to your most pressing questions in the complete privacy & comfort of your own home. An Email Reading from a Psychic can provide the peace of mind you seek. Live Psychic Phone Readings .: How to speak with a live psychic: 1. Please select the country you are calling from: 2. Call (Please select your country) 3. Key in the operator code when prompted ( search for an operator ) or wait for the next available reader. If your country is not included in our list of live psychic access numbers please try an email psychic reading which is available for all countries. For your security all credit card transactions are secured by SecurePay. Security Policy . Universal Psychic Guild accepts the following credit cards: (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club.) Pay for your Phone Reading with PayPal and get 5 minutes free. More Info |
Who is the author of the 2006 novel “Shalimar the Clown”? | Shalimar the Clown by Salman Rushdie | PenguinRandomHouse.com Add to Cart About Shalimar the Clown “Dazzling . . . Modern thriller, Ramayan epic, courtroom drama, slapstick comedy, wartime adventure, political satire, village legend–they’re all blended here magnificently.” –The Washington Post Book World This is the story of Maximilian Ophuls, America’s counterterrorism chief, one of the makers of the modern world; his Kashmiri Muslim driver and subsequent killer, a mysterious figure who calls himself Shalimar the clown; Max’s illegitimate daughter India; and a woman who links them, whose revelation finally explains them all. It is an epic narrative that moves from California to Kashmir, France, and England, and back to California again. Along the way there are tales of princesses lured from their homes by demons, legends of kings forced to defend their kingdoms against evil. And there is always love, gained and lost, uncommonly beautiful and mortally dangerous. “A commanding story . . . [a] harrowing climax . . . Revenge is an ancient and powerful engine of narrative.” –The New York Times Book Review “Absorbing . . . Everywhere [Rushdie] takes us there is both love and war, in strange and terrifying combinations, painted in swaying, swirling, world-eating prose that annihilates the borders between East and West, love and hate, private lives and the history they make.” –Time “A vast, richly peopled, beautiful and deeply rageful book that serves as a profound and disturbing artifact of our times.” –San Francisco Chronicle “Marvelous . . . brilliant . . . a story worthy of [Rushdie’s] genius.” –Detroit Free Press ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR – The Washington Post Book World –Los Angeles Times Book Review –St. Louis Post-Dispatch –Rocky Mountain News ONE OF THE BEST NOVELS OF THE YEAR –Time –Chicago Tribune –The Christian Science Monitor About Shalimar the Clown Shalimar the Clown is a masterpiece from one of our greatest writers, a dazzling novel that brings together the fiercest passions of the heart and the gravest conflicts of our time into an astonishingly powerful, all-encompassing story. Max Ophuls’ memorable life ends violently in Los Angeles in 1993 when he is murdered by his Muslim driver Noman Sher Noman, also known as Shalimar the Clown. At first the crime seems to be politically motivated – Ophuls was previously ambassador to India, and later US counterterrorism chief – but it is much more. Ophuls is a giant, an architect of the modern world: a Resistance hero and best-selling author, brilliant economist and clandestine US intelligence official. But it is as Ambassador to India that the seeds of his demise are planted, thanks to another of his great roles – irresistible lover. Visiting the Kashmiri village of Pachigam, Ophuls lures an impossibly beautiful dancer, the ambitious (and willing) Boonyi Kaul, away from her husband, and installs her as his mistress in Delhi. But their affair cannot be kept secret, and when Boonyi returns home, disgraced and obese, it seems that all she has waiting for her is the inevitable revenge of her husband: Noman Sher Noman, Shalimar the Clown. He was an acrobat and tightrope walker in their village’s traditional theatrical troupe; but soon Shalimar is trained as a militant in Kashmir’s increasingly brutal insurrection, and eventually becomes a terrorist with a global remit and a deeply personal mission of vengeance. With sweeping brilliance, Salman Rushdie portrays fanatical mullahs as fully as documentary filmmakers, rural headmen as completely as British spies; he describes villages that compete to make the most splendid feasts, the mentality behind martial law, and the celebrity of Los Angeles policemen, all with the same genius. But the main story is only part of the story. In this stunningly rich book everything is connected, and everyone is a part of everyone else. Shalimar the Clown is a true work of the era of globalization, intricately mingling lives and countries, and finding unexpected and sometimes tragic connections between the seemingly disparate. The violent |
In Norse mythology, who guards the Bifrost against the coming of the frost giants at Ragnarok? | Free Flashcards about Norse Mythology! Wife of Odin; foremost of the goddesses. Has the power of prophecy. Frigga God of Thunder; wields the magic hammer Mjolnir and is often seen riding a chariot pulled by goats. Thor God of light and beauty; father of Forseti. Most-loved of the gods; killed by a dart of mistletoe at the coming of Ragnarok. Baldr God of single-combat and heroic glory; lost a hand to the wolf Fenris in his attempts to shackle the beast successfully. Tyr God of trickery and fire; “father of lies”. Half-giant; father of Fenris, the World Serpent, and Hel. Loki Goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. Sister of Freyr. Nearly forced to marry one-time King of the Frost Giants, Thrymr. Freya God of Agriculture and weather. Often seen with his dwarven-made boar and magic sword. Freyr Guardian of the gods; known for his battle-horn and alertness. Guards the link between Midgard and Asgard, the Bifrost Bridge. Heimdall Goddess of the Underworld; daughter of Loki. Known for refusing to return Baldr’s soul after his death. Hel God of the sea, sea-faring, and the wind. Father of Freyr and Freya. Njord Goddess of winter and cold. Skadi Equivalent of the Greek Fates. The Norns God of justice, peace, and truth. Son of Baldr; known for mediation and peace. Abstained from Ragnarok. Forseti God of poetry and eloquence. Son of Odin. Bragi King and largest of the Frost Giants; one of the first beings of Creation. Ymir a group of giants who live in Votunheim; at war with the Aesir and Vanir (The Norse Gods). Frost Giants Also known as the World Serpent; a serpent that encircles the earth and signals the coming of Ragnarok. Slain by Thor, but kills him with its venom. Jormungard A dragon that lies at the roots of the World Tree, gnawing through Niflheim. Gnaws through the root at the coming of Ragnarok. Niddhogg A giant wolf shackled until Ragnarok by Tyr. Bites off Tyr’s hand as he fastens the shackle. Offspring of Loki. Fenrir The eight-legged horse of Odin. Sleipnir The fallen warriors of Valhalla. Destined to fight at Ragnarok. Einherjar Warrior-maidens who gather the dead and bring them to Valhalla; servants of Odin. Valkyries The two ravens of Odin; represent Thought and Memory. Huginn and Muninn small, stunted beings known for their craftsmanship. Dwarves the Norse Underworld; also known as Hel. Dead souls here are ruled by the goddess Hel. Niflheim Realm of the Aesir (Norse Gods); contains Valhalla. Asgard Realm of the Frost Giants Jotunheim Hall of the Gods in Asgard, where those chosen by Odin to attend Ragnarok feast and fight until the Final Battle. Valhalla Realm of Humans; the Earth. Midgard a rainbow bridge connecting Asgard to Midgard; guarded by Heimdall. Bifrost Bridge Said to be one of the few connections between Niflheim and Midgard. Well of Urd The well of Knowledge. Odin sacrifices an eye to drink from it. Well of Mimir The World Tree. It contains upon it the nine realms. Yggdrasil Realm of the Vanir (Norse gods at odds with the Aesir until they merged) Vanaheim The Final Battle between the forces of good and evil. Loki leads the Frost Giants againt the Aesir and Vanir. All realms, gods, and goddesses perish except for a select few, heralding a New Age. Ragnarok Evil goddess and Mistress of Loki; mother of Fenrir, Jormungard, and Hel Angrboda Most beautiful of the Valkyries; resides on a mountain top ringed in fire until Sigrud saves her; the Subject of Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung Brunhilde The Cosmic Void which separates Niflheim and Muspell Ginnungagap A land of fire and desolation; ruled by Surt the Fire Giant Muspell |
The men’s fragrances “Fahrenheit” and “Eau Sauvage” are made by which company? | Eau Sauvage Cologne for Men by Christian Dior By Christian Dior for Men Eau Sauvage Cologne by Christian Dior, Launched by the design house of christian dior in 1966, eau sauvage is classified as a refined, fruity fragrance . This masculine scent possesses a blend of rosemary, lemon, citrus and basil. It is recommended for evening wear. All products are original, authentic name brands. We do not sell knockoffs or imitations. ... Read More Men’s Cologne List By Letter Men’s Cologne List By Letter # 3.4 oz Eau De Toilette Spray Item #412657 In Stock & Ready to Ship! Price with Coupon 1.7 oz Eau De Toilette Spray Item #412652 In Stock & Ready to Ship! Price with Coupon 6.8 oz Eau De Toilette Spray Item #412654 In Stock & Ready to Ship! Price with Coupon 13.5 oz Eau De Toilette Item #461117 In Stock & Ready to Ship! Price with Coupon 33.8 oz Eau De Toilette Item #461116 In Stock & Ready to Ship! Price with Coupon In Stock & Ready to Ship! Price with Coupon |
In which country is Rosario, a port on the River Parana? | Rosario Argentina Argentina Travel Guide : : Places to Visit : : Key Cities : : Rosario Argentina Argentina's Rosario is a buzzing port city located on the shores of the Paraná river, making it an important component in Argentina's export business. As the largest city in the Santa Fe province and the third largest in the country meaning it is a hub for social activity, entertainment and excitement. As well as its industrial prospects, Argentina's Rosario city is known for being the birth place of Che Guevara and is well catered towards tourists. Rosario is also a cultural centre which gives it a creative vibe and puts it at the forefront of the Argentina's contemporary arts scene, there is undoubtedly plenty to do in this attractive and vibrant destination. Sights in Argentina's Rosario City The city was first inhabited in 1720, however this was not authorised by the Spanish meaning that until Independence was granted in 1816, the city was somewhat paralysed and unable to develop. Rosario's main 'boom' came between 1869 and 1914 when the population shot up and the city became one of the most important ports in the country. Argentina's independence is therefore valued especially highly in this city of over one million inhabitants and the enormous Parque de la Independencia is one of the nicest spots to visit. The Monumento Nacional a la Bandera is another tribute to Argentina's independence as well as celebrating the country's past and future. The 78 metre high monument depicts an enormous ship sailing towards the future and marks the tomb of Manuel Belgrano, the designer of the Argentine flag. Rosario's architecture is generally quite modern and tends to be representative of the early twentieth century. However, the Cathedral was built in the late nineteenth century and is a graceful building complete with bell towers and dome on one side of the plaza 25 de Mayo. Rosario is especially hot on museums , in particular, the Museo Municipal de Bellas Artes Juan B. Castagnino is a must see with its splendid collection of European and Argentine art, it has been rated one of the best in the country. For Latin American and an unusual collection of Indigenous art and exhibits head to the Museo Histórico Provincial Dr. Julio Marc which has a really varied collection to enhance your understanding of Latin American culture. The riches owned by the Estévez family are displayed in the Museo Municipal de Arte Decorativo Firma y Odilio Estévez - it's well worth a look just to see the extensive collection of things that money can buy, including an original by Goya. To relax after all that culture, Rosario is perfectly equipped with a 20km long riverfront street called La Costanera. This is a great place to go for a stroll, sunbathe and swim and the most popular beach is undoubtedly La Florida which is very pretty and brilliantly equipped. Access to absolutely stunning Delta Islands is also from the northern end of La Costanera- with beautiful subtropical temperatures and landscapes, completely un-urbanised, it is well worth hopping on one of the little boats to any of the islands, El Espinillo and Invernada being the most popular. Entertainment in Argentina's Rosario City Most of Rosario's entertainment takes place along the riverfront although there are several theatres, cafés and bars located in the central area, especially around the squares. For years the city has been a renowned hang out for some of Argentina's top artists and musicians who are drawn in by its relaxed ambience, pretty surroundings and lively arts scene. Restaurants are varied, catering for vegetarians and carnivores alike, however, fresh fish is particularly good here. There are bars on almost every corner so you will not be at a loss in finding something to wash down your dinner with. Rosario's nightlife tends to be characterised by glitz, glamour and voguish bars, most being stylishly designed places attracting a fashionable clientele and playing cool music. The most popular area is the Rambla de Catalunya at the northern end of La Costanera, this is also where the |
Corsican and Maritime are varieties of which tree? | Maritime pine (MAP) - Tree species and provenance (Forest Research) Maritime pine (MAP) Pinus pinaster Native range Native to southern and south-western Europe and extensively planted on the Atlantic coast of south west France. Provenance choice Very limited provenance testing has been carried out; preferred seed sources should be from the Landes region of France ideally using improved material from French breeding programmes. Site requirements Although planted in Britain since 1600s, sensitivity to cold and exposure restricted its use to southern and coastal regions. A light demanding pioneer species adapted to acid poor or medium fertility soils and of moderately dry to moist soil moisture status. Only suitable on sites in southern Britain where it can grow faster than Corsican pine. It does not tolerate peat or wet gley soils and is not suited to alkaline sites. Seems not to withstand temperatures below -18°C and is only moderately tolerant of exposure. Pests and pathogens It is quite susceptible to red band needle blight and is likely to be affected by Heterobasidion (Fomes root and butt rot), especially on dryer sites with mineral soils. Infection by pine wilt nematode, which has established in Portugal, can also result in high mortality rates for pine species such as maritime pine Use This is a species which could play a larger role in forests in southern Britain and coastal regions with climate warming if improved varieties were used. |
Rastafarianism is based on the ideas of which Jamaican? | 10 Things To Know About Rastafari Beliefs - Listverse 10 Things To Know About Rastafari Beliefs Gregory Myers January 6, 2014 When most people hear the word “Rastafari,” they think of men with dreadlocks, of smoking ganja, and of men with dreadlocks smoking ganja. Basically, they think of Bob Marley. In fact, Rastafari is a very serious philosophy that takes much direction from the Bible. While there are some people who claim to be Rastafari just as an excuse to do drugs, there are many true believers, and the public idea of them is often quite inaccurate. 10 Not All Rastafari Smoke Weed Many people are attracted to the idea of being a Rastafari because it means they have a religious excuse to smoke ganja. Some of them may be surprised then that smoking ganja is not only optional for Rastafarians but isn’t really all that central to their faith. Some Rastafari simply choose not to smoke weed at all. Recently, Snoop Dog decided to change his name to “Snoop Lion” to show his adherence to Rastafari after he spent some time in Jamaica. However, many Rastafari have raised an outcry claiming that they see little actual faith in his behavior and think it is only an excuse for Snoop’s love of weed . Of course while Snoop Dog (or Snoop “Lion” if you will) may actually be sincere, that really isn’t the true point of their ire. Rastafari already have trouble getting people to take them seriously due to the stereotypes, they likely fear a well-known stoner like Snoop Dog representing them will only spread that misperception more widely. Learn more about Rastafari beliefs with Rastafari: Roots and Ideology at Amazon.com! 9 They Call Halie Selassie The Second Coming Of Christ This belief, which is a core part of the Rastafari philosophy, was taken up at the inception of the religion. In the early 1900s, Marcus Garvey prophesied that a new black king would soon come to Africa and that man would be the messiah . Not too long after this, in Ethiopia, a new king was crowned and his name was Haile Selassie I. Seeing this as a sign of what was prophesied, the burgeoning Rastafari movement took this man as the second coming of Jesus. However, while most people would not believe in a second coming of the messiah solely based on prophecy, the Rastafarians wouldn’t either. They point to other evidence as well, particularly the claim that Haile Selassie is related to King Solomon, giving him a connection to Jesus. If Haile Selassie I was the messiah. he kept it very quiet. He himself always denied being a reincarnation of Jesus. 8 Ital Diet Photo credit: Christina Xu Rastafari have a specific diet called Ital, a word that stems from vital. Many people confuse Ital with vegetarianism or veganism. It’s actually a diet of its own and may change somewhat based on the denomination of Rastafari or the individual. The Rastafari don’t wish to take part in the system as they deem it oppressive. For this reason they refuse any processed foods . They also won’t eat red meat, believing that it rots inside your body. Many will still eat fish because they believe that it is supported as being all right by the Bible. However, some refuse to eat fish, and others will remove dairy from their diet and go closer to full-vegan. The main idea of course is simply to eat natural foods that are good for you. 7Your Body Is A Temple In Rastafari, your body is considered your temple, so you need to really take good care of yourself. Part of this can be seen in the philosophy of the Ital diet. However, it goes much further than just eating good food to take care of your health. Rastafari believe that they should let their hair grow long and not taint it with anything unnatural. This all comes down to respecting your body and what it is. You don’t cut your hair, tattoo your skin, or eat bad food. In fact some Rastafari have cited this as the reason they don’t smoke ganja. Some feel that for them personally it’s not good for their health, so they quit smoking. Buy an awesome Rastafari Lion Blacklight Poster at Amazon.com! 6Don’t Call Them “Rastafarians” Photo credit: Empres8 |
In which British city is there an area called Headington? | Oxford travel guide - Wikitravel History[ edit ] Oxford was first occupied in Saxon times, and was initially known as "Oxanforda". The settlement began with the foundations of St Frideswide's nunnery in the 8th century, and was first mentioned in written records in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle for the year 912. By the 10th century Oxford had become an important military frontier town between the kingdoms of Mercia and Wessex and was on several occasions raided by the Danes. The University of Oxford [1] was founded in the 12th century and therefore constitutes the oldest English-speaking university. Oxford, like Cambridge , differs from many other universities in that there is no 'campus' as such, and no central university building. Instead, the University consists of approximately 40 colleges and associated buildings, such as the Exam Schools (on the High Street, closed to the public), the world-famous Bodleian Library (main buildings in Radcliffe Square, off the high street - limited access to the public), and several world-class museums. Each college has its own individual character, some date from the 13th century, others are merely a few decades old. Many of the colleges are closed to the public, particularly during term times; some, however, are open at different times. For example: Christ Church (the college of "Brideshead" fame) is mostly open, and has the added bonus of having a (small) cathedral attached, where excellent music is performed at Evensong everyday, it also has an excellent art gallery [2] . Some of Christ Church's buildings are used in films such as "Harry Potter". Other colleges of note are Magdalen (pronounced 'maudlin'), which has a deer park, and those along the High Street, all of which have an impressive list of alumni. Shelley fans should visit University College. Former women-only colleges such as the pretty Somerville (Woodstock Rd) further to the North of the centre are interesting to get a feel for the range of colleges in Oxford. Orientation[ edit ] Central Oxford is built around two intersecting throughfares which cross at Carfax: the High Street, or "the High" [3] - running east-west, this is the main road coming in from Headington and the London road running north-south is another road, essentially continuous, but with separate ancient names for its various stretches - St Aldates and St Giles [4] , separated by the Cornmarket (now a pedestrianised shopping boulevard) One of the best online resources for planning a visit to Oxford is the Virtual Tour of Oxford [5] , hosted by the university's chemistry department... By plane[ edit ] While Oxford has an airport of its own at Kidlington, [6] there are currently no scheduled commercial flights, and hence the airport is used only for private and charter flights. The nearest commercial airports to Oxford are those around London , to the south-east, Birmingham , to the north, and Southampton to the south, with most foreign travellers preferring the London airports. Heathrow is certainly the closest major airport to Oxford, followed by Gatwick in terms of size and popularity. Road access from both Heathrow and Gatwick (fastest) is by M25 (heading north and west respectively) and then the M40 to Oxford's outskirts (follow the signs). Oxford Bus Company [7] runs several airport bus services to Oxford Gloucester Green bus station (running in from Headington and up the High with several convenient stops: check web pages below): between London Heathrow and Oxford [8] , £23 single, £29 return, frequency: every twenty minutes 5AM-10AM and 2PM-7PM, less frequently at other times between London Gatwick and Oxford [9] , £28 single, £37 return, frequency: hourly 6AM-8PM, less frequently thereafter National Express Bus Company runs airport bus services to Luton Airport and to Stansted Airport: [10] Birmingham Airport [11] has fewer destinations than the London airports (it still has quite a lot), but it is definitely the closest to Oxford in terms of public transport travel time. Birmingham International Airport has its own railway station, which is connec |
Which actor starred in 'High Fidelity' (2000), 'Being John Malkovich' (1999) and 'Con Air' (1997)? | John Cusack - IMDb John Cusack (I) Actor | Producer | Writer |
Which TV comedy series of the 1970s was actually filmed at Wooburn Grange, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire? | Fawlty Towers production data - British Comedy Guide Live studio audience Location External scenes filmed at Wooburn Grange Country Club near Bourne End, Buckinghamshire. Town scenes filmed in Bourne End. All interiors at BBC Television Centre. Broadcast details |
Which inert gas takes its name from the Greek for 'hidden'? | Chemistry for Kids: Elements - The Noble Gases Elements for Kids Noble Gases The noble gases are a group of elements in the periodic table. They are located to the far right of the periodic table and make up the eighteenth column. Elements in the noble gas family have atoms with a full outer shell of electrons. They are also called the inert gases. What elements are noble gases? The elements that make up the family of noble gases include helium , neon , argon , krypton, xenon, and radon. What are the similar properties of noble gases? Noble gases share many similar properties including: A full outer shell of electrons. Helium has two electrons in its outer shell and the rest have eight electrons. Because of their full outer shells, they are very inert and stable. This means they don't tend to react with other elements to form compounds. They are gases under standard conditions. They are colorless and odorless. Their melting and boiling points are close together giving them a very narrow liquid range. Abundance Helium is the second most abundant element in the universe after hydrogen. Helium makes up about 24% of the mass of the elements in the universe. Neon is the fifth most abundant and argon is the eleventh. On Earth, the noble gases are fairly rare with the exception of argon. Argon makes up just under 1% of the Earth's atmosphere, making it the third most abundant gas in the atmosphere after nitrogen and oxygen. Interesting Facts about Noble Gases Because helium is non-flammable it is much safer to use in balloons than hydrogen. Krypton gets its name from the Greek word "kryptos" meaning "the hidden one." Many of the noble gases were either discovered or isolated by Scottish chemist Sir William Ramsay. Helium has the lowest melting and boiling points of any substance. All of the noble gases except for radon have stable isotopes. Neon signs do not use just neon gas, but a mixture of different noble gases and other elements to create bright lights of different colors. Noble gases are often used to create a safe or inert atmosphere due to their stable nature. Xenon gets its name from the Greek word "xenos" which means "stranger or foreigner." More on the Elements and the Periodic Table |
In which year did Cleopatra die and Egypt become a province of the Roman Empire? | Aegyptus at its largest extent - AD 116 Aegyptus Egypt was brought into the Roman empire by the defeat of Mark Antony and Cleopatra by Octavian (Augustus). Was Mark Antony ruler of the eastern half of the empire, then Egypt was effectively still independent. But Egypt's alliance him spelt the end of their independence, once Octavian had triumphed at the decisive battle of Actium in 30 BC. And so Egypt was annexed as a Roman province. Such was its importance to the empire due to its wealth and power that it was kept under direct rule of the emperor, Roman senators in fact needing permission by the emperor even to set foot in it. |
In which town or city is the principal site of the University of the Highlands and Islands? | University of the Highlands and Islands | Old High St Stephen's Church Old High St Stephen's Church Welcome to Old High St Stephens Church, Inverness Search by Peter Nimmo Old High St Stephen’s Parish Church has announced the speakers at this year’s summer evening services at the Old High Church, Church Street, Inverness. We have been hosting guest speakers at evening services on summer Sunday evenings at the Old High, the oldest church in Inverness, for more than a decade. We host these speakers as a gift to the whole Christian Community of Inverness, fulfilling the Old High’s role as the ‘town church’ of the City of Inverness. Each event begins with worship at 7.30pm, and includes refreshments and a question and answer session. This year’s guest speakers are: 9 June 2013: James M Fraser MA MEd FRSA, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Highlands and Islands . 30 June 2013: Kenneth Steven , writer, author and poet 21 July 2013: Rev John L. Bell, Iona Community member, hymnwriter, lecturer, broadcaster 11 August 2013: Rev Martin Johnstone, Priority Areas Secretary of the Church of Scotland and Chief Executive of Faith in Community Scotland Please see below for more information about each speaker. More detail about their talks will follow later. Continue reading → |
In which town is the principal campus of the University of Ulster? | University of Ulster University of Ulster Looking for a University that's got the lot: study at the University of Ulster! The campus of the University of Ulster is a modern, forward looking and a very friendly place to study. Over 23,000 local, national and international students study at undergraduate to postgraduate degree levels at our four campuses - Coleraine, Jordanstown, Belfast, and Magee. Each campus is like its own little village and you'll find everything you need where you study. It's worth remembering though that all the different parts of University of Ulster add up to one huge university - Ireland's biggest. If University of Ulster was a town, it would be as big as Omagh. The Belfast of University of Ulster campus is located in the heart of the vibrant Cathedral Quarter close to Belfast city centre. Belfast offers all you would expect from a cosmopolitan modern city - excellent shopping, pubs, restaurants, theatres, clubs, museums, cafes, coffee shops and Internet cafes. A great social life! The Jordanstown campus of the University of Ulster is situated a few miles north of Belfast, overlooking Belfast Lough. Being close to Belfast makes the city and all its attractions very popular with students. The campus is like a small village, designed around a central and busy Mall where you will find banks, cafeterias, coffee shops, a bookshop and supermarket. Study facilities include a learning resource centre, science and computing laboratories, Physiotherapy, Optometry and Podiatry clinics. Magee campus is located close to Derry city centre, in the northwest of the province. Derry has a strong tradition of being rich in culture, with a highly active social scene. The new 1000 seat Millennium Theatre and the Foyle Arts Centre host a number of events and there are many cafes, pubs, restaurants, an Internet café and major shopping centres. The Coleraine campus of the University of Ulster is situated in the northwest, near Coleraine town, Portrush and Portstewart. Coleraine town has lots to offer in terms of entertainment and high street shopping. Portrush and Portstewart offer a great social life for students, and miles of clean sandy beaches - excellent for surfing. The campus grounds run down to the River Bann, an excellent venue for water sports. Location and accommodation United Kingdom, United Kingdom Belfast is the capital city of Northern Ireland and the seat of government in Northern Ireland. It is the largest urban area in Northern Ireland and the province of Ulster and the fifteenth-largest city in the United Kingdom. Belfast offers the buzz and vibrancy of a capital city whilst being a gateway to the rural retreat of Northern Ireland. At the head of Belfast Lough, the city is compact and easy to get around, whether by car or on foot. Like all capital cities, Belfast offers a wide range of accommodation to suit all pockets, from cosy B&Bs around the University, to well appointed riverside self-catering establishments, to city centre boutique hotels. Belfast is teeming with a multitude of stylish bars, gourmet restaurants, trendy clubs and some of the best shopping in the UK. Visitors can enjoy traditional Irish music in a local pub or dance the night away to the latest vibes – the choice is theirs! At the Belfast campus on-campus accommodation is provided for over 700 students in halls of residence, five-bedroomed houses and apartments. All have shared self-catering facilities. At the Jordanstown campus students can choose to travel to the campus from home or live in on-campus accommodation or in flats or houses locally or in the Student Quarter in Belfast. At the Coleraine campus there is on-campus accommodation for nearly 500 students in a Student Village development. The accommodation is provided in a mixed mode of five and six bedroom apartments. 350 of the rooms have ensuite facilities whilst the remainder contains a good ratio of shared bathroom facilities. There are 630 bedspaces on the Magee Campus 400 of which contain ensuite facilities. The remaining accommodation has a high ratio |
Of which Spanish province is Seville the capital city? | Guide to Seville Province, Andalusia – tourist information, facts and maps Seville The province of Seville is located in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. Relatively few tourists venture beyond the capital, but its absolutely worth it if you have the time. Much of the province is cut through by the River Guadalquivir, which sets a striking scene. In fact many of the provinces villages and towns are positioned along the river. Seville City Its capital, Seville is the largest city in Andalusia, it lies on the banks of the Gaudalquivir River and is one of the most historical centres of Europe, its undeniably the main attraction of the province itself and is brimming with historical and cultural citations. The city is the home of tapas, flamenco and the keeper of the Archive of the Indies (the extremely valuable historical records documenting the history of the Spanish empire). Seville is a must for travellers who want to completely immerse themselves in Andalusian culture and history. Sevillanos (natives of Seville) also know how to enjoy themselves to the max; so combine history, culture and frivolity in one and you have Seville. Natural Seville The beautiful countryside of the Sierra Morena and Sierra Norte Natural Park are fabulous locations for those who love walking, cycling and trekking holidays. Mountain villages and towns dating back to the Copper ages, quaint inns and taverns, ancient castles and pure Andalusian culture, all make for a truly rural vacation. The Sierra Norte Natural Park is the central section of the immense Sierra Morena, which is made up of the extensive and sparsely populated Sierra Norte Natural Park, a landscape of gently rolling hills clad in dense evergreen oaks. It’s similar to the adjacent natural parks of the Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche and Hornachuelos, in the neighbouring provinces of Huelva and Cordoba. Few foreign tourists make it up here, although it’s a popular weekend retreat for Sevillanos. It is one of Andalusia’s largest protected natural areas, covering 177,484 hectares. Villages and towns are sparse, but attractive, with a distinctively Moorish feel about their steep, cobbled streets that often lead up to a hilltop castle or Mudejar church. The village names indicate the regions mining history, like Villanueva del Rio y Las Minas just south of the park. Seville Province - East Heading east of the city is a vast, undulating countryside of cereal fields and olive trees interspersed with a series of towns, such as Carmona, Ecija, Estepa and Osuna, which boast some of the province’s finest architecture outside of Seville city: distinguished Baroque townhouses and handsome Mudejar churches sit serenely century after century, enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. Carmona Located on a low hill overlooking a fertile plain, Carmona is a picturesque, small town with a magnificent 15th century tower built in imitation of The Giralda in Seville City. This is the first thing you see and sets an appropriate tone for the place. Not surprisingly, given its proximity, Carmona shares a similar history to Seville, and was an important Roman city, which, under the Moors was often governed by a brother of Seville’s ruler. Later Pedro the Cruel built a palace within its castle, which he used as his royal residence in the country. At the entrance to the town is the Puerto de Sevilla; a grand if ruinous fortified gateway, which leads to the historic old part of the city. Within the town’s walls, narrow streets meander past Mudejar churches and Renaissance mansions. Further up is the Plaza San Fernando, which although comparatively small, is dominated by splendid Moorish style buildings. Behind the square is a bustling fruit and vegetable market, typical of the markets in Andalusia, which appropriately reflects the produce that is in season at any given time. Close by, to the east, is Santa Maria, a stately Gothic church built over the former main mosque, whose elegant patio has been well preserved. Like many of Carmona’s churches it is topped by an evocative Mudej |
The 4th brightest star in the sky is also the brightest star of the Northern Hemisphere. It is contained in the constellation Bootes (the Herdsman). What is its name? | Boötes Constellation: Facts, Myth, Star Map, Major Stars, Deep Sky Objects | Constellation Guide Constellation Guide Constellations: A Guide to the Night Sky Boötes Constellation Boötes constellation lies in the northern hemisphere. It is one of the largest constellations in the sky. The constellation’s name comes from the Greek word Βοώτης, Boōtēs, which means ox driver, plowman, or herdsman. The correct pronunciation is /boʊˈoʊtɨs/, with each ‘o’ pronounced separately and stress on the second syllable. Boötes was first catalogued by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the 2nd century. The constellation is home to Arcturus , the third individual brightest star in the night sky, after Sirius in Canis Major and Canopus in Carina constellation . FACTS, LOCATION & MAP Boötes Constellation Map, by IAU and Sky&Telescope magazine Boötes is the 13th largest constellation in the night sky, occupying an area of 907 square degrees. It is located in the third quadrant of the northern hemisphere (NQ3) and can be seen at latitudes between +90° and -50°. The neighboring constellations are Canes Venatici , Coma Berenices , Corona Borealis , Draco , Hercules , Serpens Caput , Virgo , and Ursa Major . Boötes has five stars with known planets and does not contain any Messier objects. The brightest star in the constellation is Arcturus, Alpha Boötis , which is also the third brightest star in the night sky. There are three meteor showers associated with the constellation Boötes: the January Bootids, the June Bootids, and the Quadrantids . Boötes belongs to the Ursa Major family of constellations, along with Camelopardalis , Canes Venatici , Coma Berenices , Corona Borealis , Draco , Leo Minor , Lynx , Ursa Major , and Ursa Minor . MYTH Boötes is traditionally depicted as a herdsman with two hunting dogs on a leash and a club in his other hand. In the sky, Boötes follows Ursa Major around the pole. In one story, the constellation represents a ploughman driving the oxen in the Ursa Major constellation , followed by his two dogs, Asterion and Chara (represented by the constellation Canes Venatici, the Hunting Dogs ). The ploughman’s oxen are tied to the polar axis and their movement keeps the skies in constant rotation Most commonly, Boötes is taken to represent Arcas, son of Zeus and Callisto, daughter of the Arcadian king Lycaon. Arcas was brought up by his grandfather, the king, who one day decided to test Zeus by serving him his own son for a meal. Zeus, however, saw through Lycaon’s intentions, transformed the cruel king into a wolf, killed all his sons with thunderbolts, and brought Arcas back to life. Zeus’ wife Hera, having heard of her husband’s infidelity, transformed Callisto into a bear. Callisto roamed the woods until, years later, she met her son, who was now grown up. Arcas didn’t recognize his mother and began to chase her. Callisto hid herself in a temple, where he could not hurt her without risking being convicted to death for defiling a sacred place. To avoid a tragedy, Zeus placed both of them in the sky; Callisto as Ursa Major and Arcas as Boötes. In another story, Boötes is taken to represent Icarius, a grape grower who once invited Dionysus to visit his vineyards. The god was so impressed that he gave Icarius the secret of making wine. Icarius followed the recipe and enjoyed the beverage so much that he invited all his friends to try it. They, however, enjoyed it a bit too much and, when they woke up the next day with bad hangovers, they assumed Icarius had tried to poison them. Angry, they decided to murder him in his sleep. Dionysus was saddened by the death of his friend and decided to place Icarius among the stars. In another myth, Boötes is credited for inventing the plough, which prompted the goddess Ceres to place him in the heavens. MAJOR STARS IN BOÖTES Arcturus – α Boötis (Alpha Boötis) Arcturus is the third brightest star in the sky and the brightest star in the northern hemisphere. It has an apparent visual magnitude of -0.04. It is often listed as the fourth brightest star, behind Alpha Centauri , because the l |
Which former Liverpool player (1967-1979) managed Rotherham in 1981/82? | Emlyn Hughes : Wikis (The Full Wiki) The Full Wiki More info on Emlyn Hughes Wikis Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics Top rankings for Emlyn Hughes 41st From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Emlyn Hughes 9 November 2004 (aged 57) Place of death 1 Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. * Appearances (Goals) Emlyn Walter Hughes, OBE (28 August 1947 – 9 November 2004) was an English footballer who captained both the English national side and the much-decorated Liverpool F.C. side of the 1970s. Contents 10 References From Blackpool to Liverpool Hughes, the son of a Welsh rugby league player, began his footballing life as a marauding midfield player at local club Barrow , and then joined Blackpool , who were then a top-flight side. He made his debut for Blackpool in 1964 and played alongside the likes of Jimmy Armfield and Alan Ball . Hughes was then an inside forward, but Blackpool turned him into a left-half, and as such he made his debut for them in the 1965-66 season. In February 1967, after just 28 appearances for Blackpool, he signed for Liverpool in the February for £ 65,000. Manager Bill Shankly was stopped in his car by the police as he drove Hughes to Liverpool for the first time and said: "Don't you know who I've got in this car? The captain of England!" The policeman peered through the window and said that he didn't recognise the man, to which Shankly replied: "No, but you will!" In the future Hughes did indeed go on to captain his country. Hughes made his Reds debut in the 2-1 league win over Stoke City at Anfield on 4 March 1967, he scored his first goal in the 6-0 thrashing of Newcastle United , again, at Anfield on the 26 August the same year. Hughes settled into the midfield at Liverpool during a transitional period for the club, earning the nickname Crazy Horse after an illegal rugby tackle on Newcastle United winger Albert Bennett. Liverpool didn't win any honours in his first four seasons there but Hughes was seen as a demonstration of the future which Shankly had in mind. His versatility was noticed too - he filled in at left back and central defence , a trait which was spotted by England coach Alf Ramsey in 1969. Ramsey gave Hughes his debut on the 5 November of that year, playing him at left back in a friendly against Holland in the Olympic Stadium, Amsterdam . England won 1-0. He played in the next game in the same position. Hughes scored his only international goal against Wales ; the opening goal of a 3-0 Home International victory at Ninian Park in 1972. A watershed year For Hughes, 1970 was an important year in his career. After Liverpool were humiliated by lowly Watford in the quarter finals of the FA Cup , Shankly made a decision to clear out much of the aging playing staff which had won two League Championship titles, an FA Cup and reached a European Cup Winners Cup final and recruit new, younger blood to take Liverpool back to the helm of the English game. Hughes, still not 23, survived the cull - as did the likes of Ian Callaghan and Tommy Smith - and a batch of fresh faces which would shape Liverpool's success in the 1970s began to arrive. Meanwhile, England were about to fly to Mexico and defend the World Cup won four years earlier. Hughes had six caps by the time Ramsey included him in his provisional squad of 27 which flew to South America for altitude -acclimatising friendly games against Colombia and Ecuador . Hughes featured in neither game, but was selected in the final squad of 22. He was the youngest selected by Ramsey, and the only Liverpool player in the squad. Hughes was one of only two outfield players (along with Nobby Stiles ) who didn't feature in any game as England progressed to the quarter finals where they were defeated by West Germany . Question marks were raised about Ramsey's substitution decisions during the game, with much attention paid to t |
Which horse won the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham in 1984 and went on to a complete double by winning the Gold Cup there in 1986? | Champion Hurdle | Horse Racing FA Cup With a history dating back to 1927, one of the most prestigious hurdling events in the National Hunt calendar is the annual Champion Hurdle held on opening day of the Cheltenham Festival in March. It is an eight-barrier Grade 1 hurdle race, covering two miles and half a furlong over the left-handed turf of Cheltenham�s Old Course. Open to horses aged four years carrying a weight of 11 stone 3 pounds and older ones with 11 stone 10, an allowance of seven pounds is accorded to fillies and mares. Some of the finest jumpers in hurdling history have won this race, including repeat winner National Spirit (1947~48), three-time champions Hatton�s Grace (1949~51) and Persian War (1968-70), and Fred Winter�s Lanzarote (1974), all of which now have races named after them. Other famed hurdlers that have left their marks here are double winners Bula (1971~72), Night Nurse (1976~77), Monksfield (1978~79), and Sea Pigeon (1980~81), and the threepeaters Sir Ken (1952~54), See You Then (1985~87) and Istabraq (1998~2000). In 1984, Paddy Mullins� six-year-old Dawn Run was the first mare to triumph here. She went on to claim the Irish and French versions of the event, and then won the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1986�the only horse ever to complete the Champion Hurdle-Gold Cup double. When the inaugural Champion Hurdle was run in 1927, the prize money awarded to the winner, Blaris, came to only �365. Over the years the purse has grown by leaps and bounds so that the first place finisher now receives just over �210,000 out of a total prize pool of �370,000. Commercial sponsorship of the Champion Hurdle started in 1978, with Waterford Crystal as the race�s first backer. From 1991 until recently, sponsorship was held by Europe�s leading corrugated packaging company, Smurfit Kappa. However, from 2011 onward, the title role has been taken up by bookmaker Stan James, making the full official name of the race the �Stan James Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy.� The company also sponsors the Cheltenham Festival�s curtain-raiser, the Supreme Novices� Hurdle, which often supplies hurdlers for this race the following year. Trend spotting is a common handicapping technique for the Champion Hurdle, where multiple winners have not been uncommon. Fully 16 of the most recent 22 winners had won at Cheltenham before. Among the last 27 winners, 23 of them won their last time out, and 18 of the last 20 winners were ranked in the top six in pre-race betting. Age makes a difference here, too, with only one five-year-old winning since 1985 and just three winners older than eight in the past sixty years. Trainers who have done well here include Peter Easterby and Nicky Henderson, with five wins apiece. In fact, Berkshire-based Henderson has had the last two winners, Punjabi in 2009 and Binocular in 2010, although Irish-trained horses have dominated have the Champion Hurdle win recent years, coming first in seven of last dozen runnings. Races to look to as indicators of the form of the favourites going into the Cheltenham Festival are the three Stan James sponsored winter hurdles�the stanjames.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle in Newbury in November, the stanjames.com International Hurdle in Cheltenham in December, and the Stanjames.com Champion Hurdle Trial at Haydock Park in January. This series of high-class hurdles races has been called �The Road to Cheltenham.� Horses with previous course form�and previous Festival form in particular�have fared very well in the event. Four greys have won the Champion Hurdle, the most recent being Rooster Booster in 2003. Only one roan horse has come in first here, Anzio in 1962, and no mare has won since Flakey Dove in 1994. As for long shots, the most recent big winner was Dessie Hughes� Hardy Eustace, coming home at 33/1 in 2004. The following year, the horse repeated his victory, but this time as the 7/1 favourite. Punjabi paid off at 22/1 in 2009, but no 50/1 starter has triumphed since 1989, when Beech Road did it. Comment on this event |
Which TV comedy series, which began in the 1990s, was filmed in the village of Turville, Buckinghamshire? | The wild vicar and her village people - Liverpool Echo The wild vicar and her village people MY suitcases are packed, my post has been redirected and I’m moving to Dibley. Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email MY suitcases are packed, my post has been redirected and I’m moving to Dibley. Who could resist the lure of the idyllic village that time and crime forgot? The pocket of middle England where really bad things never happened, where the nearest they got to a crisis was the cake competition at the village fete, and they’d never heard of the Big Dig. Last Christmas we waved goodbye to the national treasure of an English village for one last time, and said our fond farewells to everyone’s favourite vicar. The Rev Geraldine Granger – always the vicar, never the bride – found love, romance and wedded bliss with handsome accountant Harry. Admittedly the plot was regrettably thin and infuriatingly unlikely, but in a show with characters so well-evolved it hardly mattered. In its 12-year run, Richard Curtis’ The Vicar of Dibley became one of the highest -viewed BBC programmes of all time. Set in a fictional small Oxfordshire village, the show followed the highs and lows of a female vicar in a village from a bygone age. When the show began in 1994, the Church of England had, only months before, permitted the ordination of women and the central character was inspired by Joy Carroll, one of the first female vicars. Dawn French shone as loveable vicar Geraldine, bounding into the first episode describing herself as “a babe with a bob cut and a magnificent bosom”. She was the village’s shoulder to cry on, a pillar of strength, who enjoyed nothing more than a good laugh and a packet of chocolate Hob Nobs. But the thoroughly modern, pop music-loving vicar was far from the only eccentric character in the village. There was Gary Waldhorn as local Tory councillor David Horton CBE; stuffy and sentimental in equal measure as starchy squire of the manor, gentleman farmer and self-acknowledged pillar of the community. As chairman of the parish council, he was generally the first person to oppose anything that even remotely sounded like fun. His dim but well-meaning son Hugo (James Fleet) was his father’s opposite in every way. He eventually managed to woo Alice (Emma Chambers), the dippy verger and Geraldine’s best friend. Though her lack of wit could sometimes make her more of a hindrance than a help, Alice’s relationship with Geraldine was genuinely affectionate: she even named her first child after the vicar. Actually, she named the first of her 10 children after the vicar, her favourite Tellytubby, and her favourite TV chef. There’s also pedantic parish council secretary Frank Pickle (John Bluthal); when Mr Horton called him a “pedantic old fart” for keeping the minutes so fastidiously, Frank’s response was “should I actually write ‘fart’, or ‘f**t’?”. Comedy stalwarts Trevor Peacock and Roger Lloyd-Pack were on great form as Owen and Jim. Foul-mouthed farmer Owen Newitt took a rather unhealthy interest in the bowel movements of his cows, while stammering Jim Trott prefaced every sentence with “No-no-no-no-no-no”, leading to all manner of comedy confusion. In the first series, there was also the fabulous Letitia Cropley (Liz Smith), “the queen of Cordon Bleurgh”, famous for her idiosyncratic recipes such as “bread and butter pudding surprise” (a recipe for which she was breeding snails), Marmite cakes (which she served for Frank’s birthday), chocolate mixed with cod roe, parsnip brownies and chocolate spread sandwiches (with a hint of taramasalata). Letitia only appeared in the first series and the special The Easter Bunny, in which the character died. Her dying request to Geraldine was that she take over from her as the Easter Bunny, taking chocolate eggs around the village each Easter. Alas it was subsequently discovered that Letitia had made the same request of every member of the parish council. The show was set in Oxfordshire, but the village scenes were film |
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