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In which 20th century novel do many of the central characters speak a teenage slang called 'Nadsat'?	Amazon.com: 20th Century Clockwork Orange (Penguin Twentieth Century Classics) (9780140188820): Anthony Burgess: Books From Booklist Starred Review It may be a sign of a great work that it can be misinterpreted by detractors and proponents alike. Contemporary readers who saw Burgess’ 1962 dystopian novel as a celebration of youth violence were as far off base as the teens since then who have thrilled to the transgressive violence it—or, at least, Stanley Kubrick’s film adaptation—depicts. But paradox is at the heart of this book, as this newly restored, fiftieth-anniversary edition makes more clear than ever. Narrated by Alex, a teenage dandy who revels in language (he speaks a slang called Nadsat), music (especially Bach and Beethoven), and violence, especially violence. When imprisoned for murder, he is offered a chance at reform and leaps at it—but the reform turns out to be brainwashing, an aversion therapy that, alas, leaves him able to enjoy neither beatings nor Beethoven. Upon his release he becomes first a victim of his victims, then a cause célèbre of antigovernment activists before . . . well, publishers offered different endings to British and American audiences, as readers will discover here. What makes A Clockwork Orange so challenging, besides the language (“He looked a malenky bit poogly when he viddied the four of us”), is Burgess’ willingness to use an unsympathetic protagonist to make his point, which is essentially that it may be better to choose evil than to be forced to be good. (For, as it is put by two different characters: “When a man cannot choose he ceases to be a man.”) Readers can revisit or discover a classic that, while drawing from Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World and Graham Greene’s Brighton Rock, has in turn influenced authors from Irvine Welsh to Suzanne Collins. Extras include a thoughtful introduction by editor Andrew Biswell, reproductions of manuscript pages annotated by Burgess, and a previously unpublished chapter of a book that was to have been called The Clockwork Condition, in which Burgess intended to set the record straight about his intentions now that Kubrick’s film adaptation had made him famous. Readers will learn much, including the meaning behind the book’s title. All in all, a fitting publication of a book that remains just as shocking and thought provoking as ever. --Keir Graff --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Read more Review "A terrifying and marvellous book." -- Roald Dahl "A brilliant novel ... a tour-de-force in nastiness, an inventive primer in total violence, a savage satire on the distortions of the single and collective minds." -- The New York Times "I do not know of any other writer who has done as much with language as Mr Burgess has done here - the fact that this is also a very funny book may pass unnoticed." William Burroughs "Burgess's dystopian fantasy still fascinates as it clocks up 50 years" The Times "The 50th anniversary of Anthony Burgess's A Clockwork Orange is celebrated this weekend with the publication of a handsome new hardback edition (the edges of its paper are orange!) by Random House (GBP20). It is compiled and edited by Andrew Biswell - Burgess's biographer - and has a foreword by Martin Amis, as well as unpublished material including a 1972 interview with Burgess, the prologue to his 1986 A Clockwork Orange: A Play With Music, and his annotated 1961 typescript of the novel, complete with his doodles in the margins. His picture of an orange with a spring poking out of it is particularly special" Independent --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Which French Revolutionary leader was assassinated whilst taking a bath in 1793?	French Revolution - 2 \| Britannica.com French Revolution the revolutionary movement that shook France between 1787 and 1799 and reached its first climax there in 1789. Displaying 1 - 100 of 123 results ancien régime (French: “old order”) Political and social system of France prior to the French Revolution. Under the regime, everyone was a subject of the king of France as well as a member of an estate and province. All rights and status flowed from the social institutions,... aristocracy government by a relatively small privileged class or by a minority consisting of those felt to be best qualified to rule. As conceived by the Greek philosophers Plato (c. 428/427–348/347 bce) and Aristotle (384–322 bce), aristocracy means the rule of... Aulard, François-Alphonse one of the leading historians of the French Revolution, noted for the application of the rules of historical criticism to the revolutionary period. His writings dispelled many of the myths surrounding the Revolution. Aulard obtained his doctorate in... Babeuf, François-Noël early political journalist and agitator in Revolutionary France whose tactical strategies provided a model for left-wing movements of the 19th century and who was called Gracchus for the resemblance of his proposed agrarian reforms to those of the 2nd-century-... Barère, Bertrand a leading member of the Committee of Public Safety that ruled Revolutionary France during the period of the Jacobin dictatorship (1793–94); his stringent policies against those suspected of royalist tendencies made him one of the most feared revolutionaries.... Barnave, Antoine prominent political figure of the early French Revolutionary period whose oratorical skill and political incisiveness made him one of the most highly respected members of the National Assembly. Of an upper-bourgeois Protestant family, Barnave was privately... Barras, Paul-François-Jean-Nicolas, vicomte de one of the most powerful members of the Directory during the French Revolution. A Provençal nobleman, Barras volunteered as gentleman cadet in the regiment of Languedoc at the age of 16 and from 1776 to 1783 served in India. A period of unemployment... Bastille medieval fortress on the east side of Paris that became, in the 17th and 18th centuries, a French state prison and a place of detention for important persons charged with various offenses. The Bastille, stormed by an armed mob of Parisians in the opening... Batz, Jean, baron de royalist conspirator during the French Revolution. Born of a noble family in Gascony, Batz entered the army at the age of 14, rising to the rank of colonel by 1787. During Louis XVI’s reign he busied himself with financial transactions and made a fortune.... Berthier, Louis-Alexandre, prince de Wagram French soldier and the first of Napoleon’s marshals. Though Berthier was not a distinguished commander, Napoleon esteemed him highly as chief of staff of the Grande Armée from 1805. Responsible for the operation of Napoleon’s armies, he was called by... Billaud-Varenne, Jean-Nicolas lawyer and pamphleteer, a member of the Committee of Public Safety that ruled Revolutionary France during the period of the Jacobin dictatorship (1793–94). Billaud-Varenne was the son of a lawyer of La Rochelle. After studying at the Universities of... bourgeoisie the social order that is dominated by the so-called middle class. In social and political theory, the notion of the bourgeoisie was largely a construct of Karl Marx (1818–83) and of those who were influenced by him. In popular speech, the term connotes... Brissot, Jacques-Pierre a leader of the Girondins (often called Brissotins), a moderate bourgeois faction that opposed the radical-democratic Jacobins during the French Revolution. The son of an eating-house keeper, Brissot began to work as a clerk in lawyers’ offices, first... Brumaire, Coup of 18–19 (November 9–10, 1799), coup d’état that overthrew the system of government under the Directory in France and substituted the Consulate, making way for the despotism of Napoleon Bonaparte. The event is often viewed as the effective
Which berry is used to make the Italian liqueur Sambuca?	The Most Famous Italian Liquors \| Italy The Most Famous Italian Liquors List of Major Italian Liqueurs and Spirits Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/16/2016 - 12:46 List of Major Italian Liqueurs and Spirits Italy is not only and simply known for her fine wines, but also for a plethora of liqueurs and spirits we enjoy at times as an aperitivo, at times as an after-dinner digestive. Often, they become also important ingredients for some of our favorite desserts. Amaro Fernet Branca - Made from the infusion of numerous ingredients, obtained from 4 continents. After the infusion takes place, Fernet rests in wood barrels for at least a year. The name of this liqueur, according to many, originated from the Milanese dialect "fer net", literarily, a clean iron, from the hot metal rod once used to mix the ingredients together. And it is, in fact, in Milan that Fernet acquired its fame, thanks to producer Bernardino Branca who, more than 150 years ago, started up producing the famous amaro. Fernet is best consumed after a meal, to help digestion, but can also be used as an addition, or "correction" to espresso coffee. An interesting, and true, anecdote about the first imports of Fernet into the USA tells how, when BAFT inspectors first tested Fernet they classified it under "medicinal beverages," for which import duties were much lower than alcoholic drinks. Only several years later was it determined that Fernet was an after-dinner liqueur, hence commanding a higher import duty. Amaretto - Amaretto is a sweet liqueur made of almonds (Amaretto di Saronno is one of the most famous ). Nowadays, it is prepared using an almond essence, although it was originally produced by macerating apricots kernels. Amber-colored and almond-scented, amaretto can be enjoyed after a meal, as a digestive, or as an ingredient in cakes and cocktails. Aperitivo - Aperitivo has become a bit of an international phenomenon in recent years, but it is still quintessentially associated with living life Italian Style. Aperol, Biancosarti, Martini Bianco or Rosso are only some of the most popular aperitivo drinks in Italy. These are all aperitif wines and liqueurs consumed prior to the meal, along with various snacks. In Italy the aperitivo is viewed as a moment of cordial companionship prior to a meal with family or friends. A typical Italian Aperitivo, 1960's style: Biancosarti Campari - A red, bitter cordial that can be served in many ways, including with grapefruit juice, vodka or Tonic Water and ice. Campari fans drink it undiluted, on the rocks or mixed either with mineral water or, for a more aggressive taste, with white sparkling wine. Centerba - Centerba is a very strong amaro, with a bitter taste that somewhat masks its high alcoholic content. It is based on an infusion of many herbs (centerba means 100 herbs), and the bottle is presented in an attractive straw basket. Italian liquors: Cynar Cynar - This liqueur is made from artichokes - It is bitter-sweet, and mixes well with Tonic water and Ice. Frangelico - Hazelnut liqueu/cordial, a nice after-dinner choice if you have a sweet tooth and is particularly nice with coffee. Grappa - Fermented from the peels, seeds and stems of grapes. Grappa is usually clear in color and of high alcoholic gradation.Grappa can be purchased plain or flavored in a variety of ways: with pears, apples, prunes, and can be produced with various types of grapes, berries or herbs. Grappa is very popular in northern Italy, and has gradually gained recognition in many other countries, particularly in the US. It is normally consumed as an after dinner digestive drink or with coffee. Limoncello - Limoncello is obtained by macerating lemon rinds in alcohol. The best known limoncello-producing area in Italy is probably the Sorrento Coast, in Campania, where lemons are almost as big as grapefruits and their scent mixes with that of the sea and deliciously fill the air. Interestingly, limoncello at its best offers mixtures of lemon, lime and marine scents. Nowadays, limoncello is made in most parts of Italy, but
Which famous sculpture, made approximately 150 BC, was found on the Aegean island of Melos in 1820?	Venus de Milo Venus de Milo Expanded Definition Ruben Dario, in his poem ï¿½I Seek a Formï¿½, refers to the impossible embrace of the Venus de Milo: ï¿½ï¿½in the impossible embrace of the Venus de Miloï¿½ (4). This is indeed ironic because According to the Britannica Encyclopedia, Venus De Milo is an ancient statue of Aphrodite , now in Paris at the Louvre Museum. Carved by a sculptor of Antioch on the Maeander River in about 150 bc, it was found on the Aegean island of Melos in 1820. The general composition derives from a 4th-century Corinthian statue. The action and modernized drapery give the Venus great nobility. The statue is a conspicuous example of the Hellenistic sculptural traditionï¿½s academic traits and close reliance on older masterpieces. The irony falls with the state in which the Venus de Milo stands; it has no arms! An embrace by Venus de Milo would indeed be impossible without arms. Works Cited Dario, Ruben. ï¿½I Seek a Form.ï¿½ The Norton Anthology of World Literature. Ed. Sarah Lawall and Maynard Mack. 2nd ed. New York: W.W. Norton and Company, 2002. 1717-18. ï¿½Venus de Milo.ï¿½ http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/625740/Venus-de-Milo Submitted by Zach Auerbach Phrase: ï¿½ï¿½in the impossible embrace of the Venus of Milo.ï¿½ The poem ï¿½I Seek a Formï¿½, by Ruben Dario is a writerï¿½s own frustration at the fact that he cannot express into words the beauty of the objects that surround him. He sees magnificence all around him (ï¿½The white peristyle is decorated with green palmsï¿½ (5)) but the author canï¿½t seem to word each ï¿½bud of a thought that wants to be a roseï¿½ (2). This last phrase describes the authorï¿½s dilemma: there is so much beauty that could potentially be a rose, but due to his difficulty to word it, the beauty remains a closed bud. After this, he explains that this beauty is heralded, or foreshadowed, to him in a kiss that is placed on him ï¿½in the impossible embrace of the Venus of Miloï¿½ (4). Although the reader is not familiar with what the Venus of Milo is, it can be inferred that it is some type of God that seems almost unreachable, just like the type of beauty Dario tries to express in his poems that seems so difficult to put into paper. The Venus of Milo automatically is thought of as a woman, one who is unobtainable to man and whose kiss is longed for. Ideology might come into play too, as she can also be thought of as some type of god worshiped by men. I think the main point in this phrase in the context of the poem is that this god-like figureï¿½s kiss is impossible to have, and it is a metaphor for how it is extremely difficult for the author to grasp what they are thinking. Submitted by The Impossible Embrace of the Venus de Milo Analysis of a Word or Phrase In ï¿½I Seek a Formï¿½,ï¿½ Ruben Dario is describing something he wants tremendously, but no matter what he cannot have. It is exemplified in the lines, ï¿½I seek a form that my style cannot discover,- a bud of thought that wants to be a rose;- it is heralded by a kiss that is placed on my lips- in the impossible embrace of the Venus de Milo.ï¿½ Before the full meaning can be understood, one must realize what the passage, ï¿½in the impossible embrace of the Venus de Milo,ï¿½ speaks of and alludes to. The Venus de Milo is a statue of the goddess Venus with the arms missing, found on the island of Melos. Thus, it is impossible to be embraced by this particular Venus, because she/it has no arms to embrace with. This symbolizes the futility of finding or getting what he wants. Works Cited Lawall, Sarah, ed. The Norton Anthology of World Literature. Vol. F. New York: Norton & Company, 2002. 1718. Cultural Significance The Venus de Milo is a famous statue found in 1820 on the isle of Melos, its arms broken off. It is a sculpture of the Hellenistic period made in the image of Aphrodite, goddess of love. ï¿½Venusï¿½ is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as ï¿½the ancient Roman goddess of beauty and love (esp. sensual love), or the
What was the name of the terrorist group that murdered eleven Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics in 1972?	Israeli 1972 Olympic Team Murdered in Munich Israeli 1972 Olympic Team Murdered in Munich Israeli 1972 Olympic Team Murdered in Munich Who murdered the athletes of the Israeli 1972 Olympic Team in Munich? A closer look at the history of Israel-Palestine conflict reveals that both the parties have done horrendous acts of terror in order to achieve their political and military goals. On September 5, 1972, five Palestinian Arabs entered the Olympic Village in Munich, Germany and were joined by three others who had gained access to the village through some means. In the 24 hours that followed, a German policeman and eleven Israelis were killed along with five Arabs. The attackers made nine Israelis hostage and demanded the release of 234 Arab prisoners from Israeli jails and two Arabs imprisoned in Frankfurt. Their demands also included giving them a safe passage out of Germany. The negotiations went on for hours between the German authorities and the Arabs after which a deal was made. The Arabs were taken to the NATO air base in Firstenfeldbruck by bus. Two helicopters were arranged there to take them to the plane which was scheduled to leave for Cairo. However, the deal was a part of rescue operation as German sharpshooters were positioned on the air base with orders to shoot the kidnappers without targeting the hostages. In what turned out to be the most dramatic and shocking act of violence, all of hostages in two helicopters were shot down in an exchange of fire between Arabs and the Germans. German police captured three of the attackers and held them in Germany. These attackers were later released when the Palestinians hijacked a Lufthansa jet on October 29 and demanded the release of prisoners of Munich incident. The attack on the Olympic Village is said to be carried out by Fatah on the orders of PLO’s leader, Yasser Arafat . However, it was later revealed that the attackers actually belonged to a group called Black September which was a faction working independently from PLO. This extremist group was of the view that PLO is not working fast enough to liberate Palestine, so it was showing off its image as a part of PLO only to damage its international standing and political interests. Israel retaliated to this incident on a more massive level. Only three days later, Israel launched an air strike with a launch of around 75 aircraft, the largest one since the 1967 Arab-Israeli War. Moreover, fighter bombers targeted Palestinians guerrilla members in Syria and Lebanon which killed nearly 66 while many other were badly injured. Besides this, three Syrian planes were also destroyed over the Golan Heights. All this action was called upon by the Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir who gave the instructions to kill the Palestinians who were involved in the Munich attack. These operations were called Operation Wrath of God and Operation Spring of Youth where the suspected Palestinians were spotted and killed by Israeli intelligence agency Mossad, but historians object that it mainly picked innocent civilians to unleash a new wave on terror in Palestine. 29 thoughts on “Israeli 1972 Olympic Team Murdered in Munich” Ayan says:
Which popular video game was designed and programmed by Russian computer engineer Alexey Pajitnov in 1985?	Tetris - Tetris history and guidelines Tetris Tron Tetris Tetris is a popular arcade puzzle video game that involves matching similar tiles. Russian computer engineer Alexey Pajitnov designed and programmed this game in Soviet Union. The game was first released on 6th June, 1984. Pajitnov was then working in Moscow for the Academy of Science of the USSR. The game's name originally derived from "tetra-", the numerical prefix and "tennis", the favorite sport of Pajitnov. All the pieces in the game have four parts. This entertainment software is the first to be exported to the United States form the USSR. Spectrum Holobyte published Tetris for Commodore 64 or C64 and IBM PC. This game uses the 4 element case of polyominoes known as tetrominoes. Various popular puzzle games have been created using polyominoes since 1907. Many variants of the game have been created and they are available for almost all the computer operating systems and video game consoles as well as for other devices such as mobile phones, PDAs and portable media players. Tetris is also available on other products including an oscilloscope as Easter egg. The game has inspired various Tetris serving dishes as well. During the 1980s, different versions of this game were popularly sold for the arcades and home computer platforms. A handheld variant of Tetris was launched in 1989 for Game Boy and since then, this game has been counted among the most popular puzzle games ever. Tetris was declared to be the greatest video game ever by the 100th issue of the Electronic Gaming Monthly. IGN ranked the game at the second position in their list of 100 all time great video games in 2007. In the year 2010, Tetris was declared to have sold over 100 million copies only for cell phones since 2005. Tetris Gameplay The game pieces are shaped like tetrominoes and are known as the Tetriminos. Each of these geometric pieces is made of 4 square blocks. The game consists of a playing field down which the Tetriminos fall in a random sequence. The rectangular playfield is known as the "Matrix" or "Well". The player has the task of arranging the Tetriminos in a way that they will create a horizontal line containing ten blocks without any gaps. The Tetriminos can be moved sideways and rotated 90 degrees to manipulate them so that there are no spaces between the blocks. Once a player successfully creates a horizontal line with ten blocks, the entire line disappears and the blocks that are placed above that line falls into the vacated space. The game advances to a new level once the player clears a given number of lines. The Tetriminos come down the playfield at an increasing speed as the player progresses to more advanced stages. A game of Tetris is over if the player fails to clear the lines in time and the Tetriminos reach the playing field's top, preventing the entry of new pieces. Some variants of the game end once the player successfully builds a definite number of lines or completes a particular number of levels. By now I'm sure you can't wait to play Tetris so you are invited to visit www.tetrislive.com to do just that. Copyright (c) 2012 YAFICTION.ORG. All rights reserved.
With only one chapter, which is the shortest book in the Old Testament?	The 5 Shortest Books of the Bible, in Order The 5 shortest books of the Bible, in order by Jeffrey Kranz \| Jan 17, 2016 \| Bible facts \| 8 comments What’s the shortest book of the Bible? (Spoiler alert: it’s 3 John, and I’ll explain why later.) The Bible is a pretty long book , and that might give the impression that every book of the Bible is long, too. But good news! Not every book of the Bible is so long. It has some tiny documents in it. In fact, the shortest books of the Bible are shorter than this blog post. The shortest books of the Bible Here are the five shortest books of the Bible, beginning with the very shortest. These measurements are by words in the original languages. Each of these books is only one chapter long, and would take you a few minutes to read, tops: Jude (461 words) I got these word counts using Word Lists in Logos Bible Software . Again, these aren’t listed by English word count: this is from the underlying Greek and Hebrew. “That’s a lot of work, dude! Why not just count the verses?” Because verses vary in length, and with such brief books, it’s best not to risk it. And if we were going by verse count, we’d be dealing with a different ordered list. Philemon has more verses than Obadiah (the shortest book in the Old Testament), but fewer words. Second John has fewer verses than Third John, but more words. If we were going by verse count, we’d still know the shortest books of the Bible, but we’d have them out of order. Contrast that with the longest books Here’s an infographic comparing the shortest books of the Bible to the longest books of the Bible . Read these books front-to-back One of the best habits to form when studying the Bible is to read the entire book you’re working with in one sitting. It’s certainly helped me with this project . If you’re setting out to study a book of the Bible, it’s best to try reading the entire book at once. Andy Naselli just wrote a nice bit on this at the Desiring God blog: Have you ever read the Gospel according the Matthew straight through in one sitting? Or Romans ? Or Job ? Or Revelation ? If not, you’re missing out. That’s the way they’re meant to be read. He’s right. The Bible’s made up of letters and stories and oracles, but we tend to treat it more like a reference guide. Maybe that’s because the Bible’s so big—really, where are you going to find the time to read 150 Psalms? Reading entire books of the Bible at once can be a tough habit to get into, but starting with some of the shortest books of the Bible might help you get the hang of it. And by the way, this blog post is weighing in at around 450 words, so if you can read this sort of stuff, Third John , Second John , and Philemon will be no problem at all! In fact, here’s a challenge: set a timer for 15 minutes and read all five of these books. Not only will you have read five books in one sitting, but you’ll be able to say you read Obadiah —how many people do you know who can say that? (Probably not many … it’s the least popular book of the Bible .) Download that chart for yourself Plug in your email address and I’ll send you a copy on the infographic in this piece. You’ll also be first in line to hear about more cool stuff that happens around here. =) Email address What about the other books of the Bible? So you know the shortest five books of the Bible (and the longest five, from that infographic). But what about the other 59 books in the middle? How do they line up? Well, here’s every book of the Bible, lined up from shortest to longest, with word counts. I’ve linked each book to a brief summary that I’ve written. 1
In which city is the Uffizi Gallery to be found?	Uffizi Tickets \| City Wonders Small groups of only 20 people or fewer Audio headsets so you can always hear your guide What makes this tour special? The Uffizi gallery ranks high on the list of any art-lover visiting Florence, a fact that regularly results in general access lines stretching for hours. Save precious vacation time and get the best from your visit on our two-hour guided tour, including Skip the Line Uffizi tickets so you gain direct access to the masterpieces inside. Because it would be impossible to see the entire Uffizi collection in one day (not to mention exhausting), we’ve spent years perfecting a route which visits the highlights of the Gallery as well as some less visited works well worth your time. You’ll see Botticelli’s iconic work ‘The Birth of Venus’ and Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘The Annunciation’ to name but a few. Passing through the stunning halls and rooms of the Uffizi, you’ll learn about the gallery itself, started in 1560 by Vasari. Sprinkled among the masterpieces of the collection are countless sculptures standing to attention on long corridors, beautifully decorated ceiling panels and original artworks that remind you that this is no regular art gallery. As you travel, your guide will tell you about the artists themselves, the inspiration behind the works they created and the techniques they used to beautiful success. Learn about the patrons that supported the Renaissance and how their benefactors felt about them, and about the events and fashions that influenced some of the world’s most important art. With small groups of only 20 people or less and audio headsets for every guest, your tour will be relaxed and your guide easy to interact with. If you haven’t had enough by the end of the tour we’ll leave you with an option. Your Uffizi tickets are valid for the rest of the evening so if you’d like, you can stay and explore more. Your guide will be happy to point you in the direction of a favorite artwork or to suggest areas worth visiting. As experts in their field they’re the perfect people to answer any questions you may have. Planning to spend the whole day in Florence? Then you might consider taking our Full-Day Florence Tour . Not only will you enjoy Skip the Line Access to Uffizi and the Duomo, but also to the Accademia Gallery. And you'll even save money compared to booking the two tours of this combined itinerary. Please note: In an effort to provide our customers with the best possible tour experience, the actual artwork seen may vary. Rest assured, we do our best to show you the highlights of the gallery Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' access. World’s Most Famous Masterpieces We follow a carefully-planned route through the huge Uffizi Gallery to see works by da Vinci, Botticelli, and Michelangelo. Understand the Stories and Techniques Behind the Art With an expert, English-speaking guide leading the way, you won’t just see the masterpieces of the Uffizi – you’ll understand them. Cut the Line We include Skip the Line Uffizi tickets, reserved and collected in advance so you save hours of waiting in line, gaining immediate access. Read More
Which group had 90s hits with 'Life Of Riley', 'Perfect' and 'Lucky You'?	The Lightning Seeds – Songs & Albums : Napster and 1 other album About The Lightning Seeds The Lightning Seeds' first album came out when pop music still belonged on pop charts. Their first single "Pure," from Cloudcuckooland (1989), was a bona fide, doe-eyed hit. Then their bittersweet mix of Beatles melodies, Synth Pop, and jangly guitars had to endure the American Grunge and British club movements of the early 1990s before regaining a portion of the popularity they deserved. They received one of the highest honors for any Brit Pop group when their song "Three Lions" represented Britain in the 1996 Europe Football Cup playoffs. Nick Dedina Similar Artists
During which war was the Battle of Inkerman fought?	Battle of Inkerman - Crimean War Battle of Inkerman Crimean War: Battle of Inkerman Crimean War: Battle of Inkerman Battle of Inkerman. Photograph Source: Public Domain Battle of Inkerman - Conflict & Date: The Battle of Inkerman was fought November 5, 1854, during the Crimean War (1853-1856). Armies & Commanders: 15,700 men (7,500 British, 8,200 French) 56 guns 134 guns Battle of Inkerman Background: The Allied armies of Britain, France, and Turkey landed on the Crimea on September 15, 1854 and began advancing south towards Sevastopol. Defeating the Russians at the Battle of Alma five days later, the Allied leaders could not agree on a plan of attack and delayed assaulting the city allowing the Russians to improve its defenses. Finally marching east of Sevastopol, they approached from the south and began siege operations. Seeking to disrupt these, the Russian commander, Prince Alexander Menshikov, directed his forces to attack the British base at Balaclava. In the resulting Battle of Balaclava on October 25, the Russians secured favorable terrain but were unable to take the town. Despite this failure, the battle exposed the Allies' lack of manpower as they had difficulty maintaining the siege while also covering their rear. Seeking to take advantage of this, Menshikov devised a plan for attacking the British 2nd Division on Mount Inkerman. More precisely a series of ridges, Mount Inkerman consisted of Home Ridge which ran east-west with a spur to the north known as Fore Ridge. Plans & Positions: In a strong position on the heights, the 2nd Division was under the temporary command of Brigadier General John Pennefather. A post road from ran over the ridge and north to the Tchernaya River. To strengthen their position, the British built a wall across the road on the north side of the ridge, dubbed "The Barrier," as well as constructed a position on Fore Ridge known as the "Sandbag Battery." Possessing around 2,700 men, Pennefather deployed a strong series of pickets to warn of approaching attacks. Seeking to crush the British, Menshikov intended to launch two columns against the Mount Inkerman position. The first of these consisted of around 20,000 men under Lieutenant General F.I. Soimonoff which would advance from Sevastopol, move along the southern edge of Careenage Ravine and strike the British left flank. This would be supported by 15,000 men under Lieutenant General P.I. Pauloff who would strike Home Ridge from the north. Once combined, General P.A. Dannenberg would take overall command and drive the British from the heights. Marching through heavy fog early in the morning of November 5, Soimonoff erred and moved along the north edge of Careenage Ravine. The Battle of Inkerman: As a result, he was unable to effectively use his larger numbers due to the constricted terrain. Placing his artillery on Shell Hill, northwest of the British position, Soimonoff advanced with 6,000 men leaving 9,000 with his guns. Encountering the British pickets, the Russians pressed forward the attack. An aggressive commander, Pennefather ordered his troops to advance to meet the threat. Though outnumbered, this maneuver prevented losses as the Russian artillery opened fire on the crest of the ridge. Unable to advance on a broad front, the Russians took heavy losses as the British, using their more advanced rifled muskets, stubbornly defended and mounted local counterattacks. Forced back across the valley to Shell Hill, Soimonoff reformed his men for a second assault. Leading the attack personally, Soimonoff moved against Pennefather's left reaching the ridge just as British reinforcements began to arrive. Encountering troops from the Light Division, the Russians battled fiercely but were forced to retreat when the 47th Regiment attacked their flank. Soimonoff was killed in the fighting. With Soimonoff dead, the Russian attacks from the east tapered off as the focus shifted to Pauloff's column approaching from the north. Initial attacks on the Barrier and Home Ridge were beaten off and Dannenberg rode forward to take charge. Summoning the
In which city do Sampdoria play their home games?	ESPNFC: Soccer Juventus play Fiorentina in opener as new Serie A schedule is released Twitter Juventus will begin the defence of their Serie A title with a home game against Fiorentina, with that fixture the pick of the opening day games in the 2016-17 season schedule. The Bianconeri, who lost their opener to Udinese last year and took over a month to get their season up and running, will host the Viola on the weekend of Aug. 20-21. Seeking a sixth straight Serie A title, Massimiliano Allegri's men will then travel to Lazio before hosting Sassuolo after the first international break of the season at the start of September. A week later, they head to Inter Milan for the Derby d'Italia against Inter Milan before Allegri's former club, Cagliari, pay the Juventus Stadium a visit. Crotone's first-ever Serie A game will come in Bologna, with the promoted sides first home game against Genoa a week later. #SerieATIM 2016/17: ecco la 2^, 3^, 4^ e 5^giornata! pic.twitter.com/ZkUnIp0xlH - Serie A TIM (@SerieA_TIM) July 22, 2016 Vincenzo Montella's debut as AC Milan coach comes at home against Torino, before the San Siro heads to Napoli. Udinese then come to the San Siro before Montella returns to his former club, Sampdoria, in the fourth round of matches. His first derby in the 13th round of matches is also the first city derby of the season, with the Eternal City derby between Lazio and Roma coming two rounds later. The Turin city derby will take place just prior to Christmas. The final round of matches will see Juve head to Bologna, and last season's runners-up, Napoli, travel to Sampdoria, while Roma will end their season at home to Genoa.
Which member of the Cabinet has been MP for Rushcliffe since 1970?	Kenneth Clarke \| Rushcliffe Kenneth Clarke Tweet Kenneth Clarke CH QC MP has been our Member of Parliament in Rushcliffe since 1970, when he won the seat from Labour. Ken was born in 1940 and educated at Nottingham High School and Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. He is a barrister-at-law, having been called to the Bar by Gray's Inn in 1963 and becoming QC in 1980. He has practised on the Midland Circuit, based in Birmingham. He first became active in politics at Cambridge, where he was President of the Union, and Chairman of the University Conservative Association. He was also the National Chairman of the Federation of University Conservative Associations. Ken has extensive experience in government, spanning over three decades. He has served in two of the four Great Offices of State: Chancellor and Home Secretary. During his time as Chancellor of the Exchequer, from 1993 to 1997, Britain recovered from recession and was set on a course of economic growth with low inflation. In addition, the budget deficit was halved and interest rates and unemployment fell. New Labour had simply to stick to his plans for the first three years of their Government to achieve a budget surplus. He bequeathed to Labour a golden economic legacy. In December 2005, Ken was appointed head of the Democracy Task Force by David Cameron. The review ran for 18 months and looked at ways to reengage people in the democratic process and restore trust in politics by restoring Cabinet Government and accountability to the House of Commons. In January 2009, Ken joined the Shadow Cabinet as Shadow Secretary of State for Business, bringing with him a wealth of experience from the public and private sectors. In May 2010, Ken was appointed to join the Cabinet as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice. In September 2012, Ken became Minister without Portfolio with a special brief to advise on the economy. Contact details: Kenneth Clarke QC, OM email his secretary at the House of Commons, Mrs Sugg, [email protected] or phone 0207 2195189
Who wrote the play 'The Doctor's Dilema'?	The Doctor's Dilemma (1958) - 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 Mrs. Dubedat loves and idolizes her artist husband, Louis, but he is dying of tuberculosis. She goes to a doctor and convinces him to save her husband. The doctor can keep only so many ... See full summary » Director: a list of 80 titles created 07 May 2012 a list of 9998 titles created 26 Jun 2012 a list of 502 titles created 12 Jan 2014 a list of 651 titles created 05 Apr 2014 a list of 448 titles created 5 months ago Title: The Doctor's Dilemma (1958) 6/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Henry Hobson is a successful bootmaker and tyrannical widower of three daughters. The girls each want to leave their father by getting married, but Henry refuses as marriage traditions require him to pay out settlements. Director: David Lean When Secret Service agent David Somers is fired, he takes a quiet job with the Fentons at their country estate - cataloging butterflies, hence the title insect. David grows fond of Jess ... See full summary » Director: Ralph Thomas A suburban architect loves his wife but is bored with his marriage and with his work, so he takes up with the neglected, married beauty who lives down the street. Director: Richard Quine A shell-shocked WWII veteran with memory problems is accused of being an impostor by a former comrade. Director: Anthony Asquith A woman is murdered, but she is seen in different ways by different people. Director: Anthony Asquith A woman is found murdered in a house along the coast from Brighton. Local detectives Fellows and Wilks lead an investigation methodically following up leads and clues mostly in Brighton and... See full summary » Director: Val Guest An actor can only get a radio job if he can prove that he's an authentic cowboy. Director: Lloyd Bacon During WW2, a British officer stationed in Asia is recruited by Army Intelligence, is tasked with learning Japanese to interrogate Japanese POWs and he falls in-love with his pretty Japanese teacher. Director: Ralph Thomas A man shows up at Kimberley Prescott's villa claiming to be her brother. But Ward Prescott died in a car accident a year ago, so how can this man be him? Despite Kim's protests that the ... See full summary » Director: Michael Anderson 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.1/10 X Susan is in the hospital with a bullet near her heart. Marian has told the police that she shot Susan in a rage as Susan was giving up singing. Marian and Luke found Susan when she was a ... See full summary » Director: Nicholas Ray In Greece during the war a small group of British commandoes and patriots land on an island with orders to attack two airfields from which the Luftwaffe is threatening allied forces in ... See full summary » Director: Lewis Milestone Heiress Nancy Crocker Fleming will only receive her inheritance if she marries a "plain American." Her late father was afraid a foreign gigolo would steal her heart and money. So Nancy pays... See full summary » Director: Garson Kanin Edit Storyline Mrs. Dubedat loves and idolizes her artist husband, Louis, but he is dying of tuberculosis. She goes to a doctor and convinces him to save her husband. The doctor can keep only so many patients, and must choose who is worth saving, but is convinced that Louis' artistic talents make him worthy. But when he and several colleague meet Louis, they discover that he is in fact a smooth-talking money-grabbing scoundrel. They also learn that he has another wife, whom he has abandoned. So, the doctor has a problem: should he let Louis die, leaving Mrs. Dubedat with her idealized image, or save him and his artistic talents, but force her to face his bigamy and other flaws? Written by John Oswalt <[email protected]> January 1959 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Arzt am Scheideweg See more » Filming Loc
Whose last film as a director was 'Eyes Wide Shut' in 1999?	Eyes Wide Shut (1999) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A New York City doctor, who is married to an art curator, pushes himself on a harrowing and dangerous night-long odyssey of sexual and moral discovery after his wife admits that she once almost cheated on him. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 26 titles created 01 Jan 2012 a list of 30 titles created 23 Nov 2013 a list of 43 titles created 5 months ago a list of 44 titles created 3 months ago a list of 23 titles created 2 months ago Title: Eyes Wide Shut (1999) 7.3/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 7 wins & 24 nominations. See more awards » Videos A middle-aged college professor becomes infatuated with a fourteen-year-old nymphet. Director: Stanley Kubrick An Irish rogue wins the heart of a rich widow and assumes her dead husband's aristocratic position in 18th-century England. Director: Stanley Kubrick 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.3/10 X In future Britain, Alex DeLarge, a charismatic and psycopath delinquent, who likes to practice crimes and ultra-violence with his gang, is jailed and volunteers for an experimental aversion therapy developed by the government in an effort to solve society's crime problem - but not all goes according to plan. Director: Stanley Kubrick A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue. Director: Stanley Kubrick An insane general triggers a path to nuclear holocaust that a war room full of politicians and generals frantically try to stop. Director: Stanley Kubrick A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter where an evil and spiritual presence influences the father into violence, while his psychic son sees horrific forebodings from the past and of the future. Director: Stanley Kubrick The slave Spartacus leads a violent revolt against the decadent Roman Republic. Director: Stanley Kubrick Crooks plan and execute a daring race-track robbery. Director: Stanley Kubrick A self-indulgent and vain publishing magnate finds his privileged life upended after a vehicular accident with a resentful lover. Director: Cameron Crowe Humanity finds a mysterious, obviously artificial object buried beneath the Lunar surface and, with the intelligent computer H.A.L. 9000, sets off on a quest. Director: Stanley Kubrick After a car wreck on the winding Mulholland Drive renders a woman amnesiac, she and a perky Hollywood-hopeful search for clues and answers across Los Angeles in a twisting venture beyond dreams and reality. Director: David Lynch The discovery of a severed human ear found in a field leads a young man on an investigation related to a beautiful, mysterious nightclub singer and a group of psychopathic criminals who have kidnapped her child. Director: David Lynch Edit Storyline After his wife, Alice, tells him about her sexual fantasies, William Harford sets out for a night of sexual adventure. After several less than successful encounters, he meets an old friend, Nick Nightingale - now a musician - who tells him of strange sex parties when he is required to play the piano blindfolded. All the men at the party are costumed and wear masks while the women are all young and beautiful. Harford manages to find an appropriate costume and heads out to the party. Once there, however, he is warned by someone who recognizes him, despite the mask, that he is in great danger. He manages to extricate himself but the threats prove to be quite real and sinister. Written by garykmcd Rated R for strong sexual content, nudity, language and some drug-related material \| See all certifications » Parents Guide: 16 July 1999 (USA) See more » Also Known As: $21,
.ac is the top level internet domain name for which island in the South Atlantic?	.AC Domains • Domain for Acscension Island and Academia Search Why choose a .ac domain extension? Ascension Island is part of the British Overseas Territory. It is located in the South Atlantic Ocean, about 1,000 miles from the coast of Africa. Consider domain hacks like zodia.AC or alman.AC. There are no restrictions on .AC domain name registrations. Why should I register a .AC domain? Although there are many domains registered by entities associated with Ascension Island, it is becoming popularized in other facets. People within the academic community are beginning to use .AC as a shortened version of academia. Protecting yourself and your identity is all too important in today's world. The same standards apply to protecting your business and personal identity online. Protecting your brand is an important reason to register ccTLDs. Being the initial purchaser of your brand in a TLD is a much wiser idea than attempting to acquire names after someone else has registered them. Additionally, it is much easier to purchase a common word or short domain name in a ccTLD than in the more popular and heavily populated TLDs like .COM. Country code TLDs also present the opportunity to register domain hacks such as zodi.AC, mani.AC, or alman.AC. Are there any restriction for registering a .AC? There are no restrictions for registering a top level .AC domain. Registration for these domain names is open to anyone, similar to .COM, .NET, or .ORG. However, there are restrictions for second and third level .AC domains. To register a second-level domain, the registrant must have professional or academic qualifications. Alternately, they may hold a valid membership of an Institute or Trade Association. To register a third-level .AC domain, you must be a resident of Ascension Island. More information
Which mammal has three species - 'Mountain', 'Plains' and 'Grevy's'?	1000+ images about Zebra, Zebras, plains zebra, the Grévy's zebra, mountain zebra on Pinterest \| Unique, Habitats and Stripes Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Zebra, Zebras, plains zebra, the Grévy's zebra, mountain zebra Zebra, Zebras are several species of African equids (horse family) united by their distinctive black and white stripes. Their stripes come in different patterns, unique to each individual. There are three species of zebras: the plains zebra, the Grévy's zebra and the mountain zebra. various anthropogenic factors have had a severe impact on zebra populations, in particular hunting for skins and habitat destruction. Grévy's zebra and the mountain zebra are endangered. 106 Pins803 Followers
Who duetted with Robbie Williams on the 2001 number one 'Somethin' Stupid'?	Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman - Somethin' Stupid - YouTube Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman - Somethin' Stupid Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Dec 31, 2011 Category
John Taylor and Roger Taylor are members of which band, which at times has also included Andy Taylor, although none of them are related?	'How cocaine destroyed our dream,' by Duran Duran's Andy Taylor \| Daily Mail Online 'How cocaine destroyed our dream,' by Duran Duran's Andy Taylor comments In the Eighties they were the biggest-selling band in the UK and America - but an explosive new book by Duran Duran's Andy Taylor reveals the terrible toll success took on the group. In the second part of our exclusive serialisation he recalls a wild encounter with Keith Richards...and the drug addiction that sent the band spiralling towards break-up. My private suite, with its walls of padded silk, is at the top of the exclusive Plaza Athenee Hotel in Paris. I am in a deep sleep but about to be rudely awakened with some very bad news. One of Duran Duran's personal assistants is hammering on my door. 'Guv, wake up. There's been a story published in London. You need to read it.' Andy Taylor in 1982 with his Duran Duran bandmates (from left: John Taylor, Roger Taylor, Simon Le Bon and Nick Rhodes) I grab a bathrobe and open the door. I'm passed a tabloid newspaper and feel a sick twinge in my stomach as I read the headline: 'Coke crazy Duran Duran.' As I read the story, and look at the pictures, I feel a mixture of disbelief and dread. My mind is racing. This time, I tell myself, we're in real trouble. . . And we were. This was a scandal that would affect everyone close to us and change the public's perception of Duran Duran for ever. The paper had photographs of my band-mates Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Nick Rhodes and me on the front page, and it didn't mince its words. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share 'Simon Le Bon put his head into a packet of white powder. . . and sniffed. Andy Taylor laid out huge lines of coke on the kitchen sink unit. They are hooked on the stuff, says ex-minder. They need it to perform, they need it to have a good time, they need it to cope with the pressures of stardom.' Inside, across the centre pages, next to another big photograph of us, was the piece de resistance, a lurid account of our drug use headlined: 'I saw Duran Duran go crazy on coke.' It was by Al Beard, the former head doorman from the Rum Runner club in Birmingham where Duran Duran were formed in 1980. I cast my mind back to that cold Christmas four years before, when I'd snorted cocaine for the first time in a camper van outside the club. Big stars: Diana, Princess of Wales meets Duran Duran at the Prince's Trust Concert in London Al's bouncers had watched me go out to buy drugs that night. Al knew everything, and I mean everything. It was the first real act of public betrayal that we'd encountered as a band. Beard made allegations about all of us except Roger Taylor, our drummer, who the paper was careful to point out did not take drugs. But I was singled out as the worst offender. 'Andy Taylor is top of the coke league,' claimed Al's article. 'Andy Taylor has been known to collapse on tour.' I was staggered. John Taylor and I had not tried to hide our drug use from our inner circle, but until now it had remained a secret from the wider world. Our record label had promoted us as the squeaky-clean darlings of the teenage pop world, who wouldn't even take an aspirin. It was about to become open season on us in the media, and the publicity had the potential to be hugely damaging. But what really scared me was that I knew the Press would approach our families. Our staff had woken me because they realised my dad, back home in England, would have seen the story before me. I'd always been very close to Dad after my mother walked out on us when my brother and I were little kids. I knew how hard this would hit him. 'This is a f***ing nightmare,' I groaned. When I get nervous I often want to eat, so the first thing I did was order some food. They served the most amazing scrambled eggs at the Plaza Athenee, really creamy and perfect. Of course, when they arrived I was too agitated to swallow more than a mouthful. I managed to pull myself together enough to call Dad. 'Hello, Dad, it's Andy. How are you?' Silence. 'I am a bit upset,' he said after a pause. 'When I went to the p
Which computer-animated film series features the 'Kingdom of Far Far Away'?	Rumpelstiltskin (Shrek) \| Villains Wiki \| Fandom powered by Wikia Deal Maker, Power Hungry, Master Manipulator “ Oh, I don't know. Any day. A day from your past. Like the day you had the flu. The day you lost a pet. The day some meddling oaf comes in STICKING THEIR NOSE WHERE IT DOESN'T BELONG, DESTROYING YOUR BUSINESS, AND RUINING YOUR LIFE! Just for an example. „ ~ Rumpelstiltskin to Shrek. Rumpelstiltskin is a minor antagonist in DreamWorks's 14th full-length animated feature film, Shrek The Third, and the main antagonist of it's sequel and DreamWorks's 20th full-length animated feature film, Shrek Forever After. He is completely different from the fairy tale character of the same name . His actual name seems to be "Rumpel Stiltskin", as he was often called "Rumpel" and "Mr. Stiltskin" throughout the film. He was voiced by Walt Dohrn . Contents [ show ] Shrek The Third Rumpel was first seen in Shrek The Third where he was one of the villains that Prince Charming enlisted to help him get revenge on Shrek for the death of the Fairy Godmother in Shrek 2. Shrek Forever After Rumpel returns in Shrek Forever After, where he is the main antagonist and the owner of a giant goose named Fifi . In the opening scene of the film, he is about to get the King and Queen sign away the kingdom of Far Far Away to him to free Princess Fiona (despite their deal with Prince Charming and Fairy Godmother), but at the last minute they are informed that she has already been saved by Shrek (in accordance with his and Donkey's own deal with Lord Farquaad ). Because of this, Rumpelstiltskin hates and envies Shrek and wishes he was never born. Later, after seeing all the respect Shrek has gotten after the events of the first three films, Rumpel sees has Shrek is feeling frustrated that he has gone soft on his kids' birthday. Rumpel later gives Shrek a ride and then tricks him into signing a paper that will let him be a real ogre like he used to be for a day in exchange for one other day from his past being erased, specifically a day he doesn't remember. However, the day in question was actually the day Shrek was born, meaning he never existed and Rumpelstiltskin became the ruler of Far Far Away and terrorizes the people with an army of witches that hunt ogres. He has also enslaved some of Shrek's friends. When Shrek is brought to the castle, he demands that Rumpel explain what he has done. Rumpel tells Shrek that he needed to give up a the day day from his past being erased, specifically a day he doesn't remember. Shrek realizes that the day he gave up the day he was born and Rumpel tricked him into erasing his own existence. Rumpel then reveals that when the 24 hours are up, the results will become permanent and Shrek will fade into non-existence forever. Shrek then escapes with Donkey, who is one of Rumpel's slaves, and escape the castle. Later Shrek and Donkey learn that the contract will become void and Shrek will be saved if he and Fiona kiss before it's too late and later find Fiona with an ogre resistance, Rumpel tells his witches that they must bring Shrek back soon he can't get his life back. He hires the Pied Piper to bring Shrek back to the castle with the other ogres. After Piper tells Rumpel that he failed to bring Shrek back, but captured all the other ogres, As a last resort, Rumple offers a new deal, the "Deal of a Lifetime" as he calls it to whoever turns Shrek in. After a warrior Gingy tells Shrek about this, Shrek turns himself in to get this deal, and in return, Shrek has Rumple free all the other ogres. Rumple then has Shrek locked in a dungeon. Shrek is surprised to see Fiona locked up there too, however Rumpel explains that Fiona is a princess by day, and therefore not completely an ogre. It is revealed that Rumpel will have Shrek and Fiona fed to Dragon (whom has never met Shrek and is now a villain like in the original film), but Donkey, a fat Puss In Boots, and the ogres arrive and fight Rumpelstiltskin and his witches, Rumple tries to escape on Fifi but Shrek and Fiona, having defeated Dragon, pull her down and defeat Ru
Which planet has a mass which is over three hundred times that of the Earth?	Earth Facts: Interesting Facts about Planet Earth • The Planets Interactive Solar System Model Earth Facts Earth is the third planet from the Sun and largest of the terrestrial planets . Surprisingly, while it is only the fifth largest planet in terms of size and mass, it is the densest (5,513 kg/m3) of all the planets. Earth is the only planet in the solar system not named after a mythological being. Instead, its name is derived from the Old English word "ertha" and the Anglo-Saxon word "erda" which means ground or soil. Earth was formed somewhere around 4.54 billion years ago and is currently the only known planet to support life - and lots of it. Size of the Earth compared to the Moon Side by side comparison of the size of Earth vs the Moon Facts about Earth The Earth was once believed to be the centre of the universe. For 2000 years ancient astronomers believed that the Earth was static and had other celestial bodies travelling in circular orbits around it. They believed this because of the apparent movement on the Sun and planets in relation to their viewpoint. In 1543, Copernicus published his Sun-centered model of the Solar System which put the Sun at the centre of our solar system. Earth is the only planet not named for a mythological god or goddess. The other seven planets in the solar system were named after Roman gods or goddesses. For the five visible to the naked eye, Mercury , Venus , Mars , Jupiter and Saturn they we named during ancient times. This Roman method was also used after the discovery of Uranus and Neptune . The word “Earth” comes from the Old English word “ertha” meaning ground or land. Earth is the most dense planet in the solar system. The density of Earth differs in each part of the planet – the core, for example, is denser than the Earth’s crust – but the average density of the planet is around 5.52 grams per cubic centimetre. The gravity between the Earth and the Moon causes the tides on Earth. This effect on the Moon means it is tidally locked to Earth – its rotation period is the same as its orbit time so it always presents the same face to Earth. The rotation of the Earth is gradually slowing down. The deceleration of the Earth’s rotation is very slow, approximately 17 milliseconds per hundred years. Eventually this will lengthen our days but it will take around 140 million years before our day will have increased from 24 to 25 hours. Earth’s atmosphere is composed of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and trace amounts of other gases including argon and carbon dixoide. The large amount of oxygen on Earth comes from our plant life’s consumption of carbon dioxide during photosynthesis. Earth has a very powerful magnetic field. This field protects the planet from the effects of solar winds and is believed to be a result of the nickel-iron core of the planet combined with its rapid rotation. The Earth has an Ozone Layer which protects it from harmful solar radiation. This shell is a special type of oxygen that absorbs most of the Sun’s powerful UV rays. 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by water – the remainder consists of continents and islands which together have many lakes and other sources of water. The first life on Earth developed in the oceans through a process called abiogenesis or biopoiesis. This is a natural process in which life grows from non-living matter like simple organic compounds. Earth’s water was initially trapped within the planet. Over time the Earth’s water was brought to the surface by the planet’s volcanic activity. Earth has relatively few visible impact craters compared with other solid bodies in our solar system. This is because Earth is geologically active and has processes like tectonics and erosion that reshape its surface. The highest point found on Earth is Mount Everest which reaches a height of 8.8 km. The lowest point on Earth is called Challenger Deep and at 10.9 km below sea level, it is further than the peak of Mount Everest. Earth has one of the most circular orbits of all the eight planets. Its axis of rotation is tilted 23.4° away from the perpendicu
Jazz musician Julian Edwin Adderley was usually known as '........... (what) Adderley'?	Cannonball Adderley - Saxophonist - Biography.com Cannonball Adderley Jazz musician Cannonball Adderley was an alto saxophonist renowned for performances with his own band as well as with Miles Davis and John Coltrane. IN THESE GROUPS Famous People Born in Tampa Synopsis Jazz musician Cannonball Adderley was born Julian Edwin Adderley in Tampa, Florida, on September 15, 1928. He attended the U.S. Navy School of Music before moving to New York City in the 1950s. He eventually played alto sax with John Coltrane and Miles Davis , drawing comparisons to his idol, Charlie Parker . Critics and audiences alike adored Adderley’s upbeat, quicksilver-fast sounds, and his plethora of albums included Know What I Mean? (1961) and The Soul Zodiac (1972). He died on August 8, 1975. Background and Early Years Julian Edwin “Cannonball” Adderley was born on September 15, 1928, in Tampa, Florida. He was the oldest of two boys and his father, Julian C. Adderley, a cornet player and respected musician encouraged Cannonball and his brother, Nat, to explore their own musical interests. While Nat followed in his father’s footsteps and took up the cornet, Adderley migrated to the alto saxophone. He later learned to play tenor and soprano sax as well as the flute. At high school in Tallahassee, where his parents had moved the family when they landed teaching jobs at Florida A&M University, Adderley earned the nickname Cannonball. “When I was going to school I used to eat anything,” he later explained. “So the kids called me Cannibal. Older people didn’t get the connection so they called me Cannonball.” In 1955, when an old friend saw him perform in New York City, he called him by his hometown nickname and it remained with the saxophonist the rest of his life. Life in Jazz After high school, Adderley enrolled at Florida A&M University, where he studied brass and reed instruments. He graduated in 1948 and then remained in his home state for several years, taking a position as band director at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale. But by the early 1950s Adderley had outgrown the local music scene, and in 1955 he moved to New York City with brother Nat. There, the two brothers formed the Cannonball Adderley Quintet. The same year he moved to New York City, Adderley made a splash with a cameo at a nightclub. Praise was heaped upon him for his fast-paced, upbeat style, and it wasn’t long before some of the giants of jazz came calling. Landmark Albums With Miles Davis In 1957, after the dissolution of his band, Adderley joined Miles Davis's group. Playing alongside John Coltrane, Bill Evans and others, Adderley was part of two landmark Davis albums, Milestones (1958) and Kind of Blue (1959). Adderley later collaborated with song stylist Nancy Wilson on an esteemed 1962 record. Adderley was not only one of jazz’s biggest talents, but he was also one of its fiercest defenders. The target of his ire was sometimes fellow African-Americans, who he felt too easily dismissed its importance. “Black music has been neglected by black leaders who were striving for bourgeois values,” he once said. “Many black school officials frown on jazz. We play at 40 or 50 colleges a year where black kids dance to James Brown or Otis Redding but they don’t know what this music is.” Later Years and Death Adderley continued to release studio albums throughout the '60s and '70s. In 1975, he released his last two recordings: Phenix and Big Man: The Legend of John Henry, a grand orchestral work. He suffered a stroke on July 13, 1975, entering a coma, and died weeks later on August 8 in Gary, Indiana. He was survived by his wife, Olga James Adderley, among other family members. Having a deep love for his art, Adderley left behind a treasure trove of recordings; compilation albums of his work include Ultimate Cannonball Adderley (1999) from Verve and Ballads (2002) on Blue Note/EMI. Fact Check We strive for accuracy and fairness. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us ! Citation Information
In which country does the city of Nelson lie on the eastern shores of Tasman Bay?	Nelson, New Zealand - YouTube Nelson, New Zealand 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 Dec 13, 2015 Nelson is a city on the eastern shores of Tasman Bay, and is the economic and cultural centre of the Nelson region. Established in 1841, it is the second-oldest settled city in New Zealand and the oldest in the South Island, and was proclaimed a city by royal charter in 1858. Nelson city is bordered to the west and south-west by the Tasman District Council and the north-east, east and south-east by the Marlborough District Council. The city does not include Richmond, the region's second-largest settlement. Nelson City has a population of around 46,437 ranking it as New Zealand's 12th most populous city and the geographical centre of New Zealand. When combined with the town of Richmond which has close on 14,000 residents, Nelson is ranked as New Zealand's 9th largest urban area by population. This video is targeted to blind users. Attribution: Article text available under CC-BY-SA Creative Commons image source in video Category
In humans how many teeth are incisors?	Types of Teeth - Human Teeth Types of Teeth - Human Teeth The 4 Types of Human Teeth Humans, same as the rest of the mammals, are heterodont animals, meaning that they have several different forms of teeth. Human teeth differentiate in shape, while more primitive animals are homodont and all their teeth have the same shape possibly differing only on size. Permanent human teeth come in four different types: incisors , canines , premolars , and molars . Types of teeth Human teeth belong to four distinct types each having a typical appearance and performing a certain function. The shape and morphology of each human tooth type depends on the function that it is assigned to perform. As a species, humans are omnivorous eating both meats and plants, so they need different types of teeth to handle both types of food. Generally, carnivorous animals need sharp teeth to pierce and tear meat, while herbivorous animals need flat teeth to crush and grind plants. Humans, as omnivorous, must have at least these 2 types of teeth. Through evolution humans have developed 4 different main teeth types: 1. Incisors Incisors (Cutting teeth) are the teeth at the center of the dental arch. There are eight incisors in total in the permanent (and primary) dentition, two on either side (left and right) in the upper and lower jaw. The middle four of them (one at each quadrant) are called central incisors, while the other four next to them are named lateral incisors. Incisors are flat and board, shaped like a shovel with a narrow straight cutting edge that enables them to cut food. The main functions of an incisor in the mastication process are biting, cutting of food into chewable pieces and moving it inwards the mouth. All eight incisors have a single root and almost the same shape, but their size may differ slightly with the upper incisors usually larger, and especially the central ones. 2. Canines (cuspids) Canines (also called eye teeth or cuspids) are the teeth located next to the incisors towards the edge of the mouth. There are 4 canines in both primary and permanent human dentitions, one at each quadrant of the mouth. They are the third teeth from the center. They have a sharp pointed edge that is used to rip and tear tough foods such as meat. In humans canine teeth have the same height as the rest of the teeth but in other animals they are longer and used to bite and kill prey. Canines have a single but long root that can reach up to 3 cm providing the stability required for their function. They are the longest and most stable human teeth. 3. Premolars (bicuspids) Premolars (also called bicuspids) are the teeth located after the canines towards the back of the mouth. There are eight premolars in the permanent dentition, two on either side (left and right) in the upper and lower jaw. The front four of them (one at each quadrant) are called first premolars, while the other four on the back are called second premolars. The premolars are the fourth and fifth teeth from the midline. Premolars are only present in the permanent dentition; there are no premolars in the primary human dentition. When they erupt, they replace the primary molars. The morphology of premolars is a combination between canines and molars. They are also known as bicuspids, because usually they have at least two cusps on their upper side. Premolars have a broader surface for chewing and grinding, but they also have some sharp points for piercing and ripping at the edge of the cusps. Their major role is to begin the crushing of foods before they are transferred to the molars for the final grinding. The upper jaw first premolars have two roots, while the upper second ones and all the lower jaw premolars have only one root. 4. Molars Molars are the teeth located at the back of the dental arch. Adult humans have twelve molars, three on either side (left and right) in the upper and lower jaw. There are only 8 molars in the primary dentition which are replaced by the permanent premolars. Permanent molars are named as first, second, and third starting from the front to the
Whose autobiography, completed by his wife after his death in 2004, was entitled 'Margrave of the Marshes'?	Margrave Of The Marshes: Amazon.it: Alexandra Ravenscroft, Florence Ravenscroft, John Peel, John Ravenscroft, Sheila Ravenscroft, Thomas Ravenscroft, William Ravenscroft: Libri in altre lingue 5.0 su 5 stelle Gone But Not Forgotten 26 luglio 2013 Di Simon Mac - Pubblicato su Amazon.com Formato: Copertina flessibile Acquisto verificato And John Peel's Margrave Of The Marshes has only 3 reviews on Amazon ? It is a remarkable book, unlike any autobiography that I've read before and made all the more extraordinary by the circumstances. Apparently, a record one million pound advance was paid by the publisher before John Peel set pen to paper. And then he upped and died on us, way before his time and before he could complete the last two thirds of the story. Most extraordinary is that the narrative, after John leaves us, switches from him to his wife in an almost seamless manner leaving the reader to wonder who had the most light hidden under the bushel. Recommended without reservation. If you grew up in England during the seventies or eighties, this is an essential documentary of those times. 3 di 3 persone hanno trovato utile la seguente recensione 5.0 su 5 stelle John Peel - world's greatest DJ and a jolly good storyteller 1 febbraio 2006 Di siliconvalleyguy - Pubblicato su Amazon.com Formato: Copertina rigida Intro: Any DJ who can survive the axe at the BBC Radio One station in England for almost 40 years, has to be England's, if not the world's, greatest DJ ever! John is credited with introducing an amazing array of artists to the British public - Captain Beefheart, Faces, White Stripes, all got their first UK airplay on his show. He died of a heart attack at age 65 while on holiday in Peru in October 2004. His Peel Sessions are best selling CD compilations of live shows, sometimes recorded at his country home in Suffolk. So here's a book, part autobiography and part biography - the first half written by John himself and the second by John's wife Sheila Ravenscroft, all this being because John died as he was midway through writing the book. And for us readers, in a sad way, this is a good deal since we get to hear from John and also from his wife who seems to have a similar "Peelian" sense of humour. If John had lived to finish the book, I'm sure we would not have been treated to his wife's detailed and witty observations. Myself, I grew up in the north of England in the fifties and sixties and used to faithfully tape (on an old cheap 2 track tape recorder) entire John Peel Top Gear shows and then listen to them over and over during the week as I slugged away at teenage homework. He was the voice in the wilderness to us starved music junkies looking for "underground" and alternative music to counteract the bland pop music of the day. Even if you have no idea who John Peel is, this book can stand alone as a great introduction to English life - public schools (a.k.a. private schools here in America), British Army life, the BBC, English countryside living and John's beloved Liverpool Football club. Not to mention lots of good music references. Read the book and celebrate the life! (and don't forget to play some music, drink a glass of red wine and sing-a-long!)
Which jockey won the 2010 Aintree Grand National on 'Don't Push It', at his fifteenth attempt?	Grand National 2010: Don't Push It is lucky 15 for Tony McCoy at Aintree - Telegraph Horse Racing Grand National 2010: Don't Push It is lucky 15 for Tony McCoy at Aintree AP McCoy, the 14-times champion jockey, finally won the John Smith's Grand National at his 15th attempt on Saturday when Don't Push It, trained by Jonjo O'Neill and owned by legendary gambler JP McManus, put in a faultless round to come home five lengths clear of Black Apalachi. Mine's a pint: Tony McCoy celebrates after winning the John Smith's Grand National at Aintree Photo: GETTY IMAGES By Marcus Armytage 8:57PM BST 10 Apr 2010 No winner of a modern Grand National has ever had quite the reception that the popular McCoy received from a packed grandstand as he and the 10-year-old Don’t Push It, who spends most of his life in a field with some Jacob sheep for company, paraded down in front of the packed grandstands afterwards. Champions: Tony McCoy is handed the Grand National winner's trophy by Peter Kay The horse was backed into 10-1 joint-favouritism on the day purely on the grounds that McCoy, 35 and in the twilight of his extraordinary career which has yielded over 3,200 winners, is the one jockey that once-a-year punters have heard of and not because McManus had invested large amounts. “I just had a few quid on Big Fella Thanks,” said McManus afterwards, “and I’m happy I was wrong.” If winning a National can ever be plain sailing it was on this occasion but McCoy has endured such bad luck in previous efforts – he has twice been carried out by loose horses when in with a winning chance – he had reached the stage of accepting that he would never win it and had been low-key about his chances beforehand. ‘Champion jockey doesn’t win Grand National again’ had become such an old story that McCoy had almost slipped into this year’s race unnoticed under the radar. It was a different story in the race, however. “After a mile I turned to Davy Russell and wanted to tell him that I thought I’d win at that stage,” he said. “I wouldn’t have swapped him for anything.” An end-to-end gallop, set on the first circuit by Conna Castle, ensured that by the time they field reached Valentine’s (fence 25) on the second circuit there were only four horses in with a chance of winning, Don’t Push It, Big Fella Thanks, the other joint-favourite, Hello Bud, ridden by schoolboy Sam Twiston-Davies – his essay ‘what I did in the holidays’ should make good reading – and the bold-jumping Black Apalachi. Related Articles Chips are on Black Apalachi 09 Apr 2010 Between the last two fences Hello Bud began to tire and the trip began to take its toll on Big Fella Thanks. In front, however, McCoy’s mount was travelling much sweeter than Black Apalachi and though the game runner-up was still only a length down at the elbow, it was Don’t Push It who galloped home the stronger under the Champion’s driving. “He’s always had a few mental problems which makes two of us,” said McCoy, one of the most driven sportsmen in the world. “That’s probably why we get on so well. I had a choice of two horses today and the trainer put me on the right one, he steered me towards Don’t Push It. But I’m delighted for JP McManus because he is the best supporter this game has ever had and ever will have. I am very, very privileged that I rode a Grand National winner in these colours.” He added: “I had to keep consoling myself that Peter Scudamore and John Francome were great champions who never won the race and that I was, at least, in good company.” O’Neill, was likewise a popular champion jockey who never won the race as a rider. In fact he never completed the course in seven attempts. “I was walking round with my boys today and when we got to the Canal Turn I said ‘this is where we stop, I don’t know what goes on beyond this point.’ We have had a bit of bad luck in the past, particularly with Clan Royal, and I thought it would never happen to me.” His association with McManus, who owns the yard where he trains near Stow-on-the-Wold, began five decades ago when he rode Jack of Trumps for him. “Reall
Three British athletes have been nominated for the Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year - Paula Radcliffe (3 times), Kelly Holmes (who won in 2005) and which Heptathlete in 2011?	Peak Performance speakers, Conference & Keynote speakers from Atlantic Speaker Bureau Ade Adepitan Ade is a nationally loved paralympic basketball champion and TV presenter. Ade Adepitan MBE is a successful and respected Paralympic athlete who has won medals with the Great Britain wheelchair basketball team. He was an Ambassador for London's 2012 Olympic bid and now sits on the advisory board of LOCOG. He is also a consultant for Channel 4's Paralympic coverage. He has featured on many television programmes and series as an actor, presenter or guest, particularly for the BBC. Adrian Furnham Adrian is a prolific author, researcher, and expert on leadership derailment, psychology of money, and cultural diversity. Awarded 3rd in 2013 HR Most Influential Thinkers in UK. Adrian Furnham was educated at the London School of Economics where he obtained a distinction in an MSc Econ., and at Oxford University where he completed a doctorate (D.Phil) in 1981. He has subsequently earned a D.Sc (1991) and D.Litt (1995) degree. Previously a lecturer in Psychology at Pembroke College, Oxford, he has been Professor of Psychology at University College London since 1992. He has lectured widely abroad and held scholarships and visiting professorships at, amongst others, the University of New South Wales, the University of the West Indies, the University of Hong Kong and the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He has also been a Visiting Professor of Management at Henley Management College. He has recently been made Adjunct Professor of Management at the Norwegian School of Management (2009). He has written over 1000 scientific papers and 70 books. . He is on the editorial board of a number of international journals, as well as the past elected President of the International Society for the Study of Individual Differences. He is also a founder director of Applied Behavioural Research Associates (ABRA), a psychological consultancy. Like Noel Coward, he believes work is more fun than fun and considers himself to be a well-adjusted workaholic. He rides a bicycle to work (as he has always done) very early in the morning and does not have a mobile phone. Adrian enjoys writing popular articles, travelling to exotic countries, consulting on real-life problems, arguing at dinner parties and going to the theatre. He hopes never to retire. Alain Ducasse Alain is one of the most acclaimed chefs of his generation. A native of south-west France, the young Alain Ducasse went on to work under some of the most-respected chefs of his time – Michel Guérard, Gaston Lenôtre, Roger Vergé and Alain Chapel – before taking over at Louis XV in Monaco in 1987. Within less than four years, he had earned three Michelin stars. Today, he holds 19 Michelin stars across 23 restaurants in 8 countries. Alain Robert Alain is the legendary free-climber and human Spiderman. Alain is famous in hundreds of countries for managing to climb 141 of the world's tallest buildings with his bare hands. Alain is a legendary free-climber, referred to as the hymn Spiderman. He has thousands of YouTube hits that have amassed millions of hits each. Alain has achieved global success in free-climbing despite a career ending injury at 19, leaving him 66% disabled. Alain also, shockingly, suffers from vertigo, yet he preserves on with his passion. Alan O'Neill Alan is an expert in sales, retail, change, and customer service. Alan is an international business consultant and non-exec board director working with blue-chip organisations across the spectrum of industry: in Financial Services, FMCG, Hospitality, Industrial, IT, Motor, Retail, Telcos, Tourism, Travel and others. With 30+ years of front line board level experience – he has lots of no-nonsense expertise with lots to say. Alan Shearer Alan is a former England football captain, world's most expensive player, and current TV pundit. lan Shearer is one of the most feared and respected strikers of the modern era and a wonderful ambassador for the game. His debut was an indication of the wealth of talent Alan has when he scored a hat trick for Sout
In which ITV comedy drama which ran for five series did James Nesbitt and Helen Baxendale play one of three couples?	ITV confirms Cold Feet to return next year - Telegraph ITV confirms Cold Feet to return next year After months of rumours, the broadcaster announces new eight-part series of the Bafta-winning comedy drama James Nesbitt and Helen Baxendale Photo: ITV By Patrick Foster , Media Correspondent 8:00PM GMT 19 Nov 2015 Follow Cold Feet will return to ITV next year, after the broadcaster announced it had signed up core cast members such as James Nesbitt and Hermione Norris for a new eight-part series. Confirming months of rumours , the channel said that filming on the show - often referred to as the British answer to Friends - would begin early next year. It will be directed by Terry McDonough, whose previous projects include the hit American drama Breaking Bad. Nesbitt and Norris are on board, alongside key cast members Robert Bathurst, John Thomson, and Fay Ripley. Of the original gang of characters, only Helen Baxendale, whose character Rachel was killed off in a car crash, will not return. Cold Feet was ITV's most popular drama of the Nineties , attracting an average of 8million viewers. It followed the lives of three thirtysomething couples living in Manchester and was created by Mike Bullen, who will also work on the new project. Photo: REX FEATURES ITV said the new series would be set in the present day, 13 years after Rachel's untimely death. Whereas previous series followed the characters as they struggled to embrace adulthood and settle down, they will now be show in the early stages of middle age . An ITV spokesman said: "They’d hoped that by the time they were approaching 50, life would be simpler. Well, now they’re there, to discover that it isn’t. The issues they face are different but just as challenging. They still have many years to live, but can’t escape the niggling fear that their futures are behind them." • TV dramas that tried to emulate Cold Feet - but failed L-R HELEN BAXENDALE, ROBERT BATHURST, HERMIONE NORRIS, JOHN THOMSON, FAY RIPLEY and JAMES NESBITT. Creator of Cold Feet, Mike Bullen, said:“This feels like the right time to revisit these characters, as they tip-toe through the minefield of middle age. They’re 50, but still feel 30, apart from on the morning after the night before, when they really feel their age. "They’ve still got lots of life to look forward to, though they’re not necessarily the years one looks forward to!”
Who wrote the music for 'Billy Elliot, The Musical'?	Billy Elliot - The Musical (Original Cast Recording) by Billy Elliot & Elton John on Apple Music Billy Elliot 15 Songs iTunes Review Billy Elliot, a 2000 film adapted as a 2008 Tony award-winning Broadway musical with the help of writer Lee Hall, director Stephen Daldry and musical legend Elton John, features an original cast recording that’s a striking collection of musical theater. It pulls together the story of an 11-year old British boy from a working class family who discovers he prefers ballet over boxing and especially over a predestined future as a coalminer. The cast handles the shifting emotional tides, such as the swelling, epic opener, “The Stars Look Down,” the jazzy stage number (“Shine”), the confrontational, rock-based instrumental “Angry Dance,” and the mercurial mood piece “Grandma’s Song” with equal grace and ease. Dialogue knits its way through the melodies. (Elton John fans should be forewarned that this is John immersing himself in the conventions of musical theater — very successfully so — and not his usual singer-songwriter fare.) Customer Reviews by fshepinc A fan of the film, I haven't yet seen the musical version, but the cast album is a treasure -lively, emotional, and just plain fun. Reviews were mixed on Elton John's score, but in my opinion it's a complete success: tuneful and always appropriate. Lee Hall's lyrics (he wrote the original film) are the best I've heard in a British musical in years. This recording will have you alternately reaching for the Kleenix and tapping your toes. What more could you ask for? If you can't buy the whole thing at once, start with Electricity, The Letter, Merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher, Expressing Yourself, and Grandma's Song. You'll be back for the rest... A beautiful musical from a beautiful mind!! by DaviesDC Elton John has really found a new genre that he also excels in... Musical Theatre!! I loved this show and the soundtrack brings very excellent representation of what you see on stage. The true magic of John's talent is that he has captured the essence of the original movie that so many of us fell in love with. I don't think there is one song on this album that I don't like. Truly a touching musical and a must have for any Elton John fan or musical theatre buff. 5 stars!! Excellent by MavNF This is a testament to how good this is album/show is: I bought the recording/saw the show when I was in London last year, and then when I came down to school this semester I forgot the CD at home...and it's so good I just bought it again on iTunes. My iPod isn't complete without it. SEE THIS SHOW. I thought I'd hate it before seeing it. By the end I was in tears (NEVER happened to me before at a show). If you can't make it to England, at least buy this album. Top Albums and Songs by Billy Elliot 1.
Which of the three Graces of Greek myth is also the name of one of the Muses?	The Graces The Graces See More The Graces Pictures > The Charites (singular Charis) or Graces were three or more minor deities in Greek mythology, daughters of Zeus and Eurynome according to the prevalent belief; sometimes, they were considered daughters of Dionysus and Aphrodite ; or Helios and Aegle. They were Aglaea (splendor), Euphrosyne (mirth) and Thalia (good cheer), and they were also linked to the Underworld. In some parts of Ancient Greece, the number of the Graces differed; for example, other names have been included such as Hegemone, Peitho, Pasithea and Cale. In Sparta , Thalia was not considered to be a Grace , and Cleta was included instead. They all were patrons of various pleasures in life, such as play, amusement, rest, happiness and relaxation. In classical art, the Charites were often represented as three naked women dancing in a circle. The Graces Is also called Gratiae, Charites, Charis, Grace, Kharites, Charitae.
Who was the UK Foreign Secretary from 1979 to 1982, resigning following the Argentinean invasion of the Falklands?	Military Essays - The Falklands War Military Essays - The Falklands War Published: Last Edited: 23rd March, 2015 This essay has been submitted by a student. This is not an example of the work written by our professional essay writers. War as a Strategic Tool of Policy: The Falklands War - "Did War prove to be a Successful Means of Achieving Political Objectives? Examine from both UK and Argentinean perspectives." In an essay of this brevity it would be impossible, and indeed unnecessary, to discuss fully the history of the Falkland Islands; we will therefore begin by discussing the immediate origins of the conflict before going on to discuss the strategic, economic and finally political objectives of both participants before reaching a conclusion as to weather the war proved a successful means of achieving each sides political objectives. Development of a Crisis. Argentina had been smarting for some years after the 19th century British occupation of the Falkland Islands, but the matter began to come to a head when they raised the question of sovereignty at the United Nations in 1964. At that time the British position was that sovereignty was non-negotiable, but that they were open to discussions regarding contact between the Islands and Argentina, as well as issues regarding the welfare of the Islanders themselves. An the beginning of 1966, the British Foreign Secretary held discussions regarding the Falklands with officials in Buenos Ares and later a meeting was held in London with the same issue on the agenda. The British strategy during these discussions was to defuse and potential difficulties and to essentially to maintain the then current position. The Argentinean delegations, however, wanted nothing short of a return of the Malvinas to Argentine sovereignty; from the very beginnings of the growing crisis the two sides had differing and indeed mutually exclusive, political and strategic objectives. After the discussions the British publicly stated that they had no strategic, political or economic interests in the Falkland Islands, all of which were untrue as we will see. The growing tension was not only felt among the higher echelons of Government, but also among the public, particularly in Argentina and on the Islands themselves. In September 1964 a light aircraft landed at Port Stanley and planted an Argentine flag, the pilot then took off and returned to Argentine without opposition. Exactly two years later a hijacked Argentine passenger airliner was forced to land on the Island and despite suspicions to the contrary the argentine government denied any involvement. These incidents helped to raise the existence of a British colony on its very doorstep to the Argentine populace, as did the British response of stationing a platoon of marines on the east of the Islands. In November 1966 the British proposed a thirty year freeze on discussions, after which time the islanders would be allowed to decide their own future, this was rejected by the Argentineans as it did not serve their immediate political objectives of a return of the islands. In March of the following year the British subjected that, under certain conditions, they would be prepared to cede sovereignty of the islands to Argentina. There were conditions attached, however, most notably that the wished of the islanders would be paramount. The islanders themselves lobbied parliament and the matter was dropped. The condition that the wished of the islanders be sacrosanct was to become the key underlying theme of British foreign policy with regard to ownership of the islands. The islanders themselves wished to remain a British protectorate and thus the British Government were forced to discount all proposals to the contrary. To the Argentineans, sovereignty was the key issue; thus their respective political objectives set the two nations on a collision course. With the political objectives seemingly firmly entrenched and mutually exclusive, it seems a little strange that the two sides continued to negotiate throughout the 1970’s. In the middle of June 1970, ta
Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons make up which musical duo?	Interview: Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons' chemical attraction \| The Independent Features Interview: Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons' chemical attraction As their latest album, We Are The Night, tops the charts the duo reveal the secret to their long-lasting music career and friendship. Thursday 18 October 2007 23:00 BST Click to follow Interview: Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons' chemical attraction 1/3 Still block-rocking after all these years: Ed Simons (left) and Tom Rowlands 3/3 What with Klaxons winning the Mercury Prize last month, and young pretenders such as New Young Pony Club, Shitdisco and Hadouken! all storming the charts, it seems that dance music is not as dead as everyone had thought it was. The Chemical Brothers don't seem much bothered either way. Earlier this month they won the award for Best Electronic Artist or DJ at the BT Digital Music Awards and their latest album, We Are the Night, recently topped the chart – the fifth time in a row they have accomplished the feat. And with a nice touch of scene-making serendipity, Jamie Reynolds and James Righton of Klaxons are among the many guest acts featured on the album, lending a touch of spiky nu-rave dynamics to the track "All Rights Reversed". "Whether it is a time of boom or famine for dance music has never made any difference to us," says Tom Rowlands. "We never saw ourselves responsible for a scene or anything. For us it was always all about making a record that would excite people and show them that we had something interesting to offer." Thanks in part to this philosophy, the duo now find themselves cast in the not-altogether-welcome role of last men standing. None of their contemporaries from the 1990s is still in quite such rude health either creatively or commercially as the Chemical Brothers. But Ed Simons doesn't feel that longevity for the sake of it is a particularly worthy aim. "Some people would see it more as a curse," he says. "We didn't set out to last a long time. It's more about making music that's exciting, particularly on stage, where we're playing these festivals all round the world and people seem to be excited when we come on. It's gratifying." Rowlands and Simons are sitting in the bar of The Social, a club in the West End of London. This is not the same Social where the pair famously enjoyed a DJ residency in 1994 when they were still known as The Dust Brothers, an engagement that resulted in the album Live at the Social Volume 1 (eventually released in 1996). "That was the Sunday Social in the Albany at the top of Great Portland Street," Simons says. "It only ran for about 14 weeks and then they had to find somewhere else." Rowlands picks up a copy of the Live at the Social CD, which I have brought along to jog a few memories. "I haven't even got a copy of this myself," he says, looking at the picture of his younger self, long blond hair dangling all over the decks. "That's all gone," he says, ruefully. "It does feel a long time ago. But it's all part of the same thing, really." Maybe so. But a Sunday-night residency mixing and matching a string of obscure tracks to a bunch of James Brown beats in front of 150 people seems a long way removed from the kind of shows that Rowlands and Simons have been playing this year. These have included festival headlining appearances at Creamfields, Glastonbury and the Electric Picnic in Ireland, and a special one-off spectacular in Trafalgar Square. They have more shows coming up all over Eastern and Western Europe, South America, Australasia and a tour of the UK, including a three-night stand at Brixton Academy, the venue where they hold the record for the most gigs played in a single year ("we've got a special plaque for it, somewhere"). It is, perhaps, ironic that a 1990s dance act should have become such a huge and respected live attraction in the 21st century. Neither of them sings or plays an instrument on stage (Rowlands can play keyboards and "bad guitar"; Simons doesn't play an instrument at all). So what exactly do they do when they "play live"? "We always think we should maybe put on a little fi
What is the surname of the character played by Joanna Lumley in 'Absolutely Fabulous'?	'Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie:' What time is the premiere and who is in the cast? 'Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie:' What time is the premiere and who is in the cast? 'Absolutely Fabulous' Credit: David Appleby Emma Spedding 29 June 2016 • 4:27pm Twenty four years after Patsy and Edina first hit our TV sets in Absolutely Fabulous, the fashionable comedy duo are about to return on the silver screen in their first feature film, Ab Fab: The Movie. Here's everything you need to know about the film... When is Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie coming out? It will be released on July 1st- so this Friday!- and the world premiere is tonight, Wednesday 29th June, at the Odeon in Leicester Square. Telegraph Fashion will be live blogging from 5pm with all the red carpet and celebrity action. Who will be at the premiere? Well obviously Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley and the other core characters will be making an appearence with rumours abounding that there will be a spectacular stunt of some kind. We are also hoping that some of the film's fabulous cameo characters will make an appearence- think Kate Moss, Jerry Hall, Joan Collins, Jourdan Dunn and Suki Waterhouse all posing up a storm. Who wore what at the Absolutely Fabulous The Movie premiere? What is the plot of Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie? The official synopsis reveals: "Blamed for a major incident at an uber fashionable launch party, Patsy and Edina become entangled in a media storm and are relentlessly pursued by the paparazzi. Fleeing penniless to the glamorous playground of the super-rich, the French Riviera, they hatch a plan to make their escape permanent and live the high life forevermore!" Thanks to the trailer, we know that the 'major incident' happens at a glamorous fashion event when Patsy and Edina make a beeline for Kate Moss and accidentally push her into the Thames. So is Kate Moss killed off? Good sport: Kate Moss filming scenes for Ab Fab in the River Thames Credit: FameFlynet Pictures of a sequin-clad Moss emerging from the Thames with a glass of bubbly and a 'ciggie' broke last November, and judging by the trailer it seems like Patsy and Edina kill off Mossy. We see a police search party scouring the Thames for the supermodel's body and news reports showing pictures of the wanted terrible twosome. Stella McCartney then throws a brick through Edina's window - "the only thing she has ever received from the designer."The extended trailer then shows Patsy and Edina escaping to the South of France. Joanna Lumley has said about filming with Kate Moss: “Yes, she kills Kate. Kate was such a sport. She was genuinely excited to be part of it. She had to get drenched wading through the Thames but that’s the sort of thing you do as a model. She never complained, she knew all her lines. She was warm and funny.” Watch \| Kate Moss spotted filming for Ab Fab movie in Thames 01:01 Which other models are in Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie? Lily Cole, Jourdan Dunn, Alexa Chung and Suki Waterhouse Credit: DAVID APPLEBY/FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES Kate Moss isn't the only supermodel making an appearance, as Alexa Chung, Suki Waterhouse, Daisy Lowe, Jourdan Dunn and Lara Stone are all making cameos in a dream scene. Alexa wrote on Instagram about the news: "I still can't believe I got to share the same batch of oxygen as Edina," while Suki said: "I spent a good portion of my childhood dressed up as Patsy and Eddie drinking Ribena from champagne glasses. I would have fainted if you told me this would ever happen." Which other celebrities make a cameo in Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie? L-R: Lulu, Gwendoline Christie, Jennifer Saunders as Edina, Joanna Lumley as Patsy, Abbey Clancy, Sadie Frost and Tinie Tempah It seem like Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie will have the most cameo appearances in the history of film, as more than 60 celebrities have been confirmed, including Jerry Hall, Joan Collins and Rebel Wilson. Gwendoline Christie, best known as Game of Thrones ’s Brienne, said she was “overwhelmed” by the famous faces in the cast: “I walked into the green room on the first day
Which jockey won the 2007 Derby at Epsom on 'Authorized', at his fifteenth attempt?	Horse racing: Classic first for Dettori on brilliant Authorised \| Sport \| The Guardian Classic first for Dettori on brilliant Authorised Sunday 3 June 2007 12.53 EDT First published on Sunday 3 June 2007 12.53 EDT Share on Messenger Close Authorized gave Frankie Dettori an armchair ride to outclass his 16 rivals in the Derby, coming from tenth place on the home turn with a withering run down the outside of the field to win by five lengths, at last giving his jockey the win in the race that matters so much to him. Dettori has yearned - how he has yearned - for this first Derby success and most headlines will concern the vibrant Italian, but Authorized's trainer, Peter Chapple-Hyam, has done it before when winning in 1992 with Dr Devious. The winning trainer, who returned to England after a largely unsuccessful spell in Hong Kong three years ago, compared this day favourably with that first experience of triumph in racing's greatest Classic: 'I don't take drugs. I drink, I smoke. This is better than anything. Last time was a haze. I decided I was going to enjoy it and not worry. But I worried.' Some of that concern was in the build-up to the big day. With these huge thoroughbreds, things can so easily go wrong. But having brought Authorized safely through his preparation, Chapple-Hyam must have felt the odd flutter during the race, particularly when Dettori settled his mount well back in the field. 'Frankie was a little bit further back than I think he wanted to be,' he said. 'He was certainly further back than I wanted him to be. I told him to ride him as though he owned him.' Dettori, let off by his boss, Sheikh Mohammed, to ride the colt, was showing his confidence in his mount by having the 5-4 favourite quite so far back. However, as the front-running outsider Kid Mambo set sail for unlikely glory early in the straight, the Italian began his huge move. As Authorized ate up the ground, he devoured the opposition with Dettori having to do little more than push along with hands and heels. Soon there was half-an-acre between his mount and his toiling opponents, led home by Eagle Mountain, first of an extraordinary eight saddled by Aidan O'Brien, and Aqaleem, from the Marcus Tregoning yard who won the race last year with Sir Percy. Most of the field had looked sweaty in the roasting heat of the parade. Although it was supposed to be 23C according to the weathermen, it felt more like 33. Aqaleem, saddled very early, seemed to be perspiring more than any other so it was a fine effort from him. But the placed horses were mere bit players as Authorized lolled his tongue out, almost in contempt for them. Dettori, whose preparation for the race has gone far less smoothly than his mount's, had been showing visible signs of wear over the past few days. 'I have been under some pressure before but nothing like this,' he said. 'I gave him a couple smacks for safety, but he didn't deserve them really. I had to pinch myself crossing the line to make sure it was real not a dream.' Things had most definitely not been going so swimmingly in the run-up. He suffered a fall at Goodwood eight days before the Derby and missed three days after it, complaining of bruising and a painful knee. After his return, the horses he was riding, even the well-fancied ones, were not winning. And so such fortune continued for the jockey into Derby Day. There were early signs that things might not be going to go his way as Dettori, riding Bespoke Boy, was caught near the finish by Declaration of War in the Woodcote Stakes. Chapple-Hyam trains the winner, but you would guess he will almost have forgotten about this win in the aftermath of the Derby. Next, many expected Dettori to turn things around on odds-on Blue Ksar in the Diomed Stakes. Yet, after a kerfuffle with a rival's discarded blindfold shortly after the start, Blue Ksar looked rather reluctant to exert himself when produced at the right time, just under two furlongs out, on the outside of the small field. Blythe Knight used to be a horse who was easy to pass once in the lead, but now, made hardier
Which resort was advertised in a travel poster as '............ is so bracing'?	Kath - Postcards From the Past - Other Seaside Places Kath - Postcards from the Past - Mablethorpe, Skegness, Sutton-on-Sea and Ingoldmells Here are my postcards of Mablethorpe, Skegness,Sutton-on-Sea and Ingoldmells which together with Cleethorpes (see Cleethorpes separate pages) make up the major seaside resorts of Lincolnshire. These are typical British seaside resorts with all the usual expected amenities. Ingoldmells is a small coastal village and holiday resort three miles to the north of Skegness and is the home to the original Butlin's Holiday Camp built in 1936 which s still very popular today. Mablethorpe is located between Cleethorpes and Skegness and boasts all the usual attractions. It is home to the popular Golden Sands Holiday Park and there is a seal sanctuary situated at North End which has rescued hundreds of seals over the years. Skegness is popular with holiday makers and day-trippers from the Midlands, it was once a small port but from 1877 it was developed into a holiday resort. In 1908 it acquired it's famous "Jolly Fisherman" mascot taken from a Railway travel poster entitled "Skegness is so Bracing". Sutton-on-Sea, a few miles south of Mablethorpe, is one of the smaller seaside resorts being described as a "charming and tranquil village", it has golden sands, the usual attractions and golf can be played at nearby Sandilands. Click on the link for a larger image.
In which BBC crime drama which ran for six series, did clinical psychologist 'Dr. Tony Hill' work first with 'DI Carol Jordan' and then with 'DI Alex Fielding'?	Wire in the Blood (TV Series 2002– ) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A psychologist gets inside of the minds of both killers and victims to aid the police in solving gruesome serial killings in Northern England. Stars: When the woman area mental health commissioner is murdered - with Bryant the culprit - Tony is given police protection and sergeant Kevin Jeffries moves in with him. At the same time he is trying to ... 8.4 Another victim disappears and a severed finger is sent to constable Chris Collins in an envelope, suggesting that the killer is into playing cat and mouse games with him. Chris, a new young constable... 8.4 When an 11-year old girl is seen being dragged into a car kicking and screaming, the police issue an Amber alert. As the minutes and hours pass by, they know their chances of rescuing the girl ... 8.3 a list of 37 titles created 16 Jul 2011 a list of 22 titles created 27 Jan 2014 a list of 48 titles created 28 Jul 2015 a list of 23 titles created 03 Sep 2015 a list of 29 titles created 3 months ago Title: Wire in the Blood (2002– ) 8.4/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 1 win & 6 nominations. See more awards » Videos Touching Evil (TV Series 1997) Crime \| Drama \| Mystery Touching Evil is a crime drama following the exploits of a crack squad on the Organised & Serial Crime Unit, a rapid response police force that serves the entire county. Stars: Robson Green, Nicola Walker, Shaun Dingwall A fast-tracked inspector, a hardened detective sergeant, and an expert in historical homicides investigate modern crimes with connections to the past in the Whitechapel district of London. Stars: Rupert Penry-Jones, Phil Davis, Steve Pemberton Waking the Dead (TV Series 2000) Crime \| Drama \| Mystery Detective Superintendent Peter Boyd is the leader of a police team which investigates unsolved murders using modern technology. Stars: Trevor Eve, Sue Johnston, Wil Johnson Set in Edinburgh, the mercurial Detective Inspector John Rebus's investigations lead him through the city's ancient beauty and into its more sinister quarters. Stars: Ken Stott, Claire Price, Jennifer Black Prime Suspect (TV Mini-Series 1991) Crime \| Drama \| Mystery A female police detective investigates a series of serial murders while dealing with sexist hostility from her male comrades. Stars: Helen Mirren, John Benfield, Tom Bell An abrasively eccentric forensic psychologist aids in the solving of difficult police cases. Stars: Robbie Coltrane, Geraldine Somerville, Kieran O'Brien DCI Banks (TV Series 2010) Crime \| Drama \| Mystery The tenacious and stubborn DCI Banks unravels disturbing murder mysteries aided by his young assistants, DS Annie Cabbot and DI Helen Morton. Stars: Stephen Tompkinson, Jack Deam, Andrea Lowe Above Suspicion (TV Series 2009) Crime \| Drama \| Thriller DC Anna Travis joins a team on the hunt for a particularly gruesome serial killer. When the latest victim is found and doesn't fit the usual profile of the killer's victims, Travis sets out to prove herself. Stars: Kelly Reilly, Ciarán Hinds, Jason Durr DI Jack Frost is an unconventional policeman with sympathy for the underdog and an instinct for moral justice. Sloppy, disorganized and disrespectful, he attracts trouble like a magnet. Stars: David Jason, Bruce Alexander, John Lyons After two horribly mutilated bodies are discovered, DCI Red Metcalfe is assigned to the case and plunged head-on into a nightmare. Stars: Ken Stott, Frances Grey, Jamie Draven A Cambridgeshire clergyman finds himself investigating a series of mysterious wrongdoings in his small village of Grantchester. Stars: James Norton, Robson Green, Morven Christie Set in the 1960s, the show follows Endeavour Morse in his early years as a police constable. Working alongside his senior partner DI F
Jaroslav Drobny who won the Gentlemen's Singles at Wimbledon in 1954 won a Silver Medal for Czechoslovakia at the 1948 Winter Olympics in which sport?	Jaroslav Drobný Bio, Stats, and Results \| Olympics at Sports-Reference.com Medals: 1 Silver (1 Total) Biography Jaroslav Drobný won an Olympic silver medal with the Czechoslovakian ice hockey squad at the 1948 St. Moritz Olympics, but was more famous as a tennis player. For years, he played ice hockey during the winter and tennis in the summer, but his hockey career was cut short in 1949. During a tennis tournament in Gstaad, Switzerland, he defected from communist Czechoslovakia with a fellow Davis Cup player, Vladimír Černík. Drobný, who had won the 1947 World Championships with Czechoslovakia, could no longer represent his country on the ice. As an Egyptian citizen, he won Grand Slam singles titles at Roland Garros (1951, 1952) and Wimbledon (1954). His 1954 Wimbledon championship made him the first left-hander to win that title. He was also a five-time runner-up in Grand Slam events; three times at Roland Garros (1946, 1948, 1950), and twice at Wimbledon (1949, 1952). His ice hockey legacy could still be found in his dark prescription glasses, which he needed following a hockey accident that severely affected his eyesight. Drobný uniquely competed at Wimbledon for four different “nations.” He first played there in 1938, representing Czechoslovakia, and again under that designation in 1946-49. In 1939, following political upheaval in Europe, he was listed from the Nazi-occupied protectorate of Bohemia-Moravia. Following his 1949 defection, he was given an Egyptian passport, and won his Grand Slam titles representing that nation from 1950-59. In 1959, he traded his Egyptian passport for a British one, and lived in London for the rest of his life. During a 15-year amateur career, he won over 130 singles titles, and was world ranked in the top 10 from 1946-55. Drobný was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1983. Results
How are the TS Eliot poems 'Burnt Norton', 'East Coker', 'The Dry Salvages' and 'Little Giddings' known collectively?	SparkNotes: Eliot’s Poetry: Four Quartets: “Little Gidding” Four Quartets: “The Dry Salvages” Study Questions Summary “Little Gidding” was the last of the Quartets to be written. It appeared in print in 1942; in 1943, the four pieces were collected and published together. “Little Gidding,” named after a 17th-century Anglican monastery renowned for its devotion, is the place where the problems of time and human fallibility are more or less resolved. The first section describes a sunny winter’s day, where everything is dead yet blazing with the sun’s fire. The poem considers those who have come to the monastery, who come only “to kneel / Where prayer has been valid.” It is here that man can encounter the “intersection of the timeless” with the present moment, often by heeding the words of the dead, whose speech is given a vitality by a burning fire. The second section opens with a lyric on the death of the four elements (air, earth, water, and fire) that have figured so prominently in the previous quartets. The scene then shifts to the poet walking at dawn. He meets the ghost of some former master, whom he does not quite recognize. The two speak, and the ghost gives the poet the burdens of wisdom: awareness of folly, a loss of perception of beauty, and shame at one’s past deeds. The spirit tells him that only if he is “restored by ...refining fire” will he escape these curses. The spirit then leaves him with a benediction, and a horn blows, which may be an air-raid siren. The third section is more propositional in nature. The poet declares that attachment, detachment, and indifference are all related; all three look alike but indifference comes only through the exercise of memory to create abstractions. The second part of this section asserts that, despite this, “all shall be well.” As the poet thinks on the people who have come to Little Gidding seeking spiritual renewal and peace, he realizes that the dead have left us only “a symbol,” one that has been perfected but is nevertheless still only a representation or an abstraction. The fourth section is a formal two-stanza piece describing first a dove with a tongue of fire, which both purifies and destroys; the second stanza then considers love as the chief torment of man, which can redeem as well as torture. Either way, we are caught between two kinds of fire. The final section of the poem, and of the whole of the Quartets, brings the spiritual and the aesthetic together in a final reconciliation. Perfect language results in poetry in which every word and every phrase is “an end and a beginning.” The timeless and the time-bound are interchangeable and in the moment, if one is in the right place, like the chapel at Little Gidding. All will be well when the fires that both destroy and redeem come together to form a knot and “the fire and the rose”—divine wrath and mercy—become one. Form This is the most dramatic of the Four Quartets, in that it is here that the language most closely approaches the rhythms of everyday speech. The diction is measured, intellectual, but always self-conscious in its repetitiveness and in the palpable presence of the speaker. Certain sections of “Little Gidding” (“And all shall be well and / All manner of thing shall be well”) borrow from liturgical language to create the effect of attending an ideal religious service. The fourth section, like the fourth sections of the other quartets, is a sustained formal piece that serves as a sort of contrapuntal melody to the rest of the poem. Although not as elegant as “Burnt Norton” or as musical as “East Coker,” “Little Gidding” is perhaps the most balanced of the quartets in its attention to imagery and language. Commentary Fire and roses are the main images of this poem. Both have a double meaning. Roses, a traditional symbol of English royalty, represent all of England, but they also are made to stand for divine love, mercy, and the garden where the children in “Burnt Norton” hide (they reappear at the end of this poem). Fire is both the flame of divine harshness and the spiritual ether capable of pur
In the 'Toy Story' series of animated films, which character is voiced by Don Rickles?	Toy Story (1995) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC A cowboy doll is profoundly threatened and jealous when a new spaceman figure supplants him as top toy in a boy's room. Director: John Lasseter (original story by), Pete Docter (original story by) \| 6 more credits » Stars: a list of 36 titles created 14 Jan 2012 a list of 28 titles created 20 Mar 2013 a list of 36 titles created 24 Dec 2013 a list of 22 titles created 31 Jul 2015 a list of 35 titles created 16 Nov 2015 Search for " Toy Story " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 23 wins & 18 nominations. See more awards » Videos The toys are mistakenly delivered to a day-care center instead of the attic right before Andy leaves for college, and it's up to Woody to convince the other toys that they weren't abandoned and to return home. Director: Lee Unkrich Directors: John Lasseter, Ash Brannon, and 1 more credit » Stars: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack Directors: Pete Docter, David Silverman, and 1 more credit » Stars: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Mary Gibbs After his son is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out on a journey to bring him home. Directors: Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich Stars: Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould Seventy-eight year old Carl Fredricksen travels to Paradise Falls in his home equipped with balloons, inadvertently taking a young stowaway. Directors: Pete Docter, Bob Peterson Stars: Edward Asner, Jordan Nagai, John Ratzenberger Lion cub and future king Simba searches for his identity. His eagerness to please others and penchant for testing his boundaries sometimes gets him into trouble. Directors: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff Stars: Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones In the distant future, a small waste-collecting robot inadvertently embarks on a space journey that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind. Director: Andrew Stanton A hapless young Viking who aspires to hunt dragons becomes the unlikely friend of a young dragon himself, and learns there may be more to the creatures than he assumed. Directors: Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders Stars: Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Christopher Mintz-Plasse A family of undercover superheroes, while trying to live the quiet suburban life, are forced into action to save the world. Director: Brad Bird After his swamp is filled with magical creatures, Shrek agrees to rescue Princess Fiona for a villainous lord in order to get his land back. Directors: Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson Stars: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz A rat who can cook makes an unusual alliance with a young kitchen worker at a famous restaurant. Directors: Brad Bird, Jan Pinkava Stars: Brad Garrett, Lou Romano, Patton Oswalt After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school. Directors: Pete Docter, Ronnie Del Carmen Stars: Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Lewis Black Edit Storyline A little boy named Andy loves to be in his room, playing with his toys, especially his doll named "Woody". But, what do the toys do when Andy is not with them, they come to life. Woody believes that he has life (as a toy) good. However, he must worry about Andy's family moving, and what Woody does not know is about Andy's birthday party. Woody does not realize that Andy's mother gave him an action figure known as Buzz Lightyear, who does not believe that he is a toy, and quickly becomes Andy's new favorite toy. Woody, who is now consumed with jealousy, tries to get rid of Buzz. Then, both Woody and Buzz are now lost. They m
Following the French defeat who was the Chief of State of Vichy France from 1940 to 1944?	French State, Vichy government (1940-1944) This page is part of © FOTW Flags Of The World website French State, Vichy government (1940-1944) État français, gouvernement de Vichy France: Anti-German resistance groups (1940-1944) Historical background État français (French State) was the legal successor of the Third Republic . After the defeat of the French army in June 1940, the MPs massively (all but 80) voted full powers to Philippe Pétain. The French State was under total German control but attempted to maintain the fiction of an independent state, with a French administration, especially for police and justice. État français was also called, unofficially, État de Vichy or gouvernement de Vichy, the MPs and the government moved from Paris to he spa town of Vichy . Located at a distance from the front and from possible civil unrest, Vichy was a convenient place to establish thenew regime. The empty hotels could easily cater the administration. France libre (Free France), created by General de Gaulle in London after his radio call on 18 June 1940 (Appel du 18 juin), was an illegal state, and was presented as terrorist by the official propaganda of État français. To clearly distinguish France libre from État français, De Gaulle added a red Cross of Lorraine in the white stripe of the France libre flag. While continental France was under the German boot, pretending to be independent, parts of the French colonial empire such as French Equatorial Africa, New Caledonia , French Polynesia and Saint-Pierre and Miquelon soon rallied de Gaulle. France libre got a territory, which help de Gaulle to claim recognition of the active participation of France to the Allied war effort. At the end of war, national reconciliation and international recognition of France as a winner was needed to decrease Communist pressure and to prevent occupation or even partition of the country. To achieve these goals, de Gaulle pushed the concept of "illegitimacy" of the Vichy regime. The historical facts were officially re-established only in 1997 by President Chirac, who recognized the responsability of the French government, whatever its official name was, in the events of this period. IVan Sache & Pierre Gay, 6 May 1999 Flag of État français The Vichy regime did continue to use the Tricolore flag but dropped the well known French motto Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité. They changed it to Travail, Famille, Patrie (Work, Family, Fatherland). All other flags, the naval rank ensigns included, remained (nominally) unchanged. The only change was in the standard of the head of the state . Roy Stilling & Harald Müller, 9 April 1996 Standard of the Head of État français Flag of the Head of State - Image by Ivan Sache, 6 May 1999 The standard of the head of État français, Marshal Philippe Pétain, was a tricolore flag, whose white stripe was charged with seven golden stars below a double-headed axe with the blades coloured concentrically (from centre outward) blue, white and red (Correction #14 (dated April 1942) of Album des Pavillons 1923 [f9r23] , Flaggenbuch [neu92] , Smith [smi75c] ). The axe is a francisque, spuriously modelled on the Franks' francisca, the Franks' being considered as the founders of an alleged, ethnically pure, French nation. Ivan Sache & Pierre Gay, 6 May 1999 The flag is prescribed by the Decree of 19 March 1942, stating that "the personal flag of the Head of State [shall have] seven stars embroidered in gold". A marine scout book published c. 1941, however, shows the flag with blue stars ( image ), indicating that the flag was possibly not fully yet defined at the time, or had changed since. Armand Noël du Payrat & Joan-Francés Blanc, 14 January 1999 Propaganda pennant of État français The Army Museum in Paris has a triangular pennant ( photo ), probably used for propaganda purposes. The flag is white with a blue border at the top and a red border at the bottom, charged with the axe and a yellow ribbon inscribed with the state motto "TRAVAIL / FAMILLE / PATRIE". Jan Mertens, 7 April 2011 Milice française Flag of the Milice - Image by
Give either of the real 'first' names of 'Count' Basie?	Basie, Count* \| RWsoiree RWsoiree THIS SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT IS DEDICATED TO COUNT BASIE’S GUITARIST FOR FIFTY YEARS – FREDDIE GREEN The tune is “Blues in Hoss’ Flat” (1958); the movie is “The Errand Boy” from 1961 The French will recognize the principal actor. Dance of the Gremlins / Swingin’ The Blues (1941) – Don Byas on tenor sax; Harry “Sweets” Edison on trumpet; Buck Clayton on trumpet; “Papa” Jo Jones on drums Please press the arrow Goin’ To Chicago featuring “Mr. 5 by 5”, Jimmy Rushing Bill “Count” Basie William James “Count” Basie (August 21, 1904 – April 26, 1984) was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. His mother taught him to play the piano and he started performing in his teens. Dropping out of school, he learned to operate lights for vaudeville and to improvise accompaniment for silent films at a local movie theater in his home town of Red Bank, New Jersey . By 16 he increasingly played jazz piano at parties, resorts and other venues. In 1924 he went to Harlem , where his performing career expanded; he toured with groups to the major jazz cities of Chicago, St. Louis and Kansas City . In 1929 he joined Bennie Moten ‘s band in Kansas City, and played with them until Moten’s death in 1935. That year Basie formed his own jazz orchestra , and in 1936 took them to Chicago for a long engagement and their first recording. He led the group for almost 50 years, creating innovations like the use of two “split” tenor saxophones, emphasizing the rhythm section, riffing with a big band, using arrangers to broaden their sound, and others. Many musicians came to prominence under his direction, including the tenor saxophonists Lester Young and Herschel Evans , the guitarist Freddie Green , trumpeters Buck Clayton and Harry “Sweets” Edison and singers Jimmy Rushing and Joe Williams . Basie’s theme songs were “ One O’Clock Jump “, developed in 1935 in the early days of his band, and later “ April in Paris “. You know what to do here by now https://rontoni70.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/52-one-oclock-jump.mp3 One O’Clock Jump One O’clock Jump in 1943 – when Jo Jones still had hair! – from the movie “Reveille with Beverly” And once again https://rontoni70.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/05-april-in-paris.mp3 April In Paris April In Paris a little faster with the great Rufus “Speedy” Jones on drums and (by sight): saxophonists Marshall Royal and Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis Back to Wikipedia(this goes on for a while – if you would like some music with your reading, go to the NON-STOP PLAYLIST at the bottom of the soiree and pick a tune): William Basie was born to Harvey Lee and Lillian Basie in Red Bank, New Jersey . His father worked as a coachman and caretaker for a wealthy judge. After automobiles replaced horses, his father became a groundskeeper and handyman for several wealthy families in the area. Both of his parents had some type of musical background. His father played the mellophone , and his mother played the piano; in fact, she gave Basie his first piano lessons. She took in laundry and baked cakes for sale for a living. She paid 25 cents a lesson for piano instruction for him. Not much of a student in school, Basie dreamed of a traveling life, inspired by touring carnivals which came to town. He finished junior high school but spent much of his time at the Palace Theater in Red Bank, where doing occasional chores gained him free admission to performances. He quickly learned to improvise music appropriate to the acts and the silent movies . Sonny Greer and his modest drum kit The Duke Though a natural at the piano, Basie preferred drums. Discouraged by the obvious talents of Sonny Greer , who also lived in Red Bank and became Duke Ellington ‘s drummer in 1919, Basie at age 15 switched to piano exclusively. Greer and Basie played together in venues until Greer set out on his professional career. By then, Basie was playing with pick-up groups for dances, resorts, and amateur shows, including Harry Richardson’s “Kings of Syncopation”. When not playing a
Which European country consists of a peninsula and many islands including Funen and Zealand?	Denmark – apexvisas.com Login Denmark Denmark is a Scandinavian sovereign state in Northern Europe, with two additional overseas constituent countries also forming integral parts of the kingdom: Greenland and the Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic. Continental Denmark is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, located southwest of Sweden, with which it is connected by the Oresund Bridge and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. The country consists of a large peninsula, Jutland, and many islands, most notably Zealand, Funen, Lolland, Falster and Bornholm, as well as hundreds of minor islands often referred to as the Danish Archipelago. Denmark has a modern, prosperous and developed mixed market economy, ranking 21st in the world in terms of GDP (PPP) per capita and 10th in nominal GDP per capita. Denmark’s economy stands out as one of the most free in the Index of Economic Freedom and the Economic Freedom of the World. The economy has high levels of international trade and Denmark is known as a free trade advocate in the European Union. Denmark is one of the most competitive economies in the world according to World Economic Forum 2008 report, IMD and The Economist. Support for free trade is high – in a 2007 poll 76% responded that globalisation is a good thing. 70% of trade flows are inside the European Union. Denmark has the 9th highest export per capita in the world. Denmark’s main exports are: industrial production/manufactured goods 73.3% (of which machinery and instruments were 21.4%, and fuels, chemicals, etc. 26%); agricultural products and others for consumption 18.7% (in 2009 meat and meat products were 5.5% of total export; fish and fish products 2.9%).Denmark is a net exporter of food and energy and has for a number of years had a balance of payments surplus while battling an equivalent of approximately 39% of GNP foreign debtor more than 300 billion DKK. Denmark is considered as the World’s happiest country. What’s more, the Net wages rate offered in Denmark are much higher than other European countries and unemployment is at a low 3.5%. While Danish is the official Language, a majority of the people speak English. The country offers free education for children & has low housing cost as well as a low crime rate.
The human heart has four chambers - two auricles (or atria) and two ............ what?	Chambers of the Heart Chambers of the heart Chambers of the heart The heart has four chambers: two atria and two ventricles. The right atrium receives oxygen-poor blood from the body and pumps it to the right ventricle. The right ventricle pumps the oxygen-poor blood to the lungs . The left atrium receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs and pumps it to the left ventricle. The left ventricle pumps the oxygen-rich blood to the body. Credits Primary Medical ReviewerWilliam H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Specialist Medical ReviewerDavid Messenger, MD H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine Current as ofOctober 1, 2015 WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information.© 1995-2015 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. Top Picks
Who duetted with Marc Almond on the 1989 number one 'Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart'?	Marc Almond & Gene Pitney - Something`s Gotten Hold Of My Heart - YouTube Marc Almond & Gene Pitney - Something`s Gotten Hold Of My Heart Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Nov 4, 2010 Marc Almond & Gene Pitney - Something`s Gotten Hold Of My Heart (Music Video) Category
In which play by George Bernard Shaw is the daughter of 'Lady Britomart Undershaft' an Officer of the Salvation Army?	SparkNotes: Major Barbara: Character List Character List Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters Andrew Undershaft - The great arms industrialist of Europe. Undershaft returns to his long abandoned family with to wreak havoc with his new gospel of man's salvation. He is a man of "formidable reserves of power, both bodily and mental, in his capacious chest and long head." His gentleness is that of a "strong man who has learnt by experience that his natural grip hurts ordinary people." Undershaft understands that he is a man who has bent the world to his will, and a man who determines the course of civilization and history. Read an in-depth analysis of Andrew Undershaft. Barbara - Robust, jolly, and energetic, Barbara begins the play as a major for the Salvation Army. She is peacefully convinced of her mission to redeem mankind. Her father's arrival will force her to recognize that the wealthy, rather than God, hold the world and its salvation in their hands. Undershaft underscores the "inspiration" that truly defines her as the savior of all. The daughter of a foundling, Barbara ostensibly lacks social class and comes "straight from the heart of the whole people." Read an in-depth analysis of Barbara. Adolphus Cusins - A "slight, thin haired, and sweet voiced" student of Euripides. Cusins is determined to marry Barbara and enthralled by the excesses and ecstasies of the Dionysian spirit. In his determination, he has joined her in the Salvation Army to bring this spirit to the power, but ultimately converts to Undershaft's gospel, becoming Andrew's heir at the Armory. Shaw describes Cusins as a "determined, tenacious, intolerant person" who presents himself as he is, "considerate, gentle, explanatory, even mild and apologetic, capable possibly of murder, but not of cruelty or coarseness." It is not love that drives him to Barbara, but an unmerciful "instinct." Read an in-depth analysis of Adolphus Cusins. Lady Britomart Undershaft - A "very typical managing matron of the upper class," a woman with "plenty of practical ability and worldly experience." Around fifty years old, she is "limited in the oddest way with domestic and class limitations." Upon Undershaft's arrival, the family—and Stephen in particular—will abandon her as she is too set in her ways to participate in the revolution he brings. Shaw affectionately imagines her through a series of paradoxes: Lady Britomart is at once well dressed and careless in her dress, well bred and reckless of her breeding, well-mannered and yet appallingly outspoken. Stephen Undershaft - Lady Britomart's only son. Stephen is a "gravely correct young man" who takes himself and his sense of morality very seriously. He remains in some awe from his mother from "childish habit and bachelor shyness" but quickly comes to assert his majority in planning his future. Charles Lomax - A stereotypical "young man about town." Lomax suffers from a "frivolous sense of humor which plunges him at the most inopportune moments into paroxysms of imperfectly suppressed laughter." A comic figure, he suffers the scolding of Lady Britomart throughout the play for his tactlessness and inarticulate speech. He also repeatedly declares his allegiance to the Anglican Church and other moral platitudes, though these declarations only mask his somewhat mercenary propensity to align himself with the wealthy. He is engaged to Sarah on a lark. Sarah Undershaft - Barbara's younger sister. Sarah is a "slender, bored, and mundane" society girl. She is extraneous to the play. Bronterre O'Brien Price - A young, unemployed, and opportunistic "poser." Price appears incapable of honesty and altruism. He exemplifies the agile "humbugs" that take advantage of the Salvation Army. Rummy Mitchens - Already looking sixty at the age of forty-five, Rummy is a "commonplace old bundle of poverty and hard-worn humanity." Like Price, has embellished on her down-and-out condition to pander to the workers of the Army. Peter Shirley - A "half hardened, half worn-out" old-timer. Shirley has just lost his job to a younger l
Whose only 'Oscar' for Best Director was for 'Annie Hall' in 1978?	Academy Awards, USA (1978) Academy Awards, USA Date: April 3 1978 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Awards for 1978 Best Actor in a Leading Role WINNER Best Actress in a Leading Role WINNER Best Actor in a Supporting Role WINNER Jason Robards was not present at the ceremony. Presenters Maggie Smith and Michael Caine accepted the award on his behalf. NOMINEES Best Actress in a Supporting Role WINNER Woody Allen was not present at the awards ceremony. Co-presenter King Vidor accepted the award on his behalf. NOMINEES Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen WINNER Woody Allen was not present at the awards ceremony. NOMINEES Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium WINNER Derek Ball was not present at the awards ceremony. NOMINEES Best Effects, Visual Effects WINNER For the song "You Light Up My Life". NOMINEES For the song "Someone's Waiting For You". Best Music, Original Score Best Music, Original Song Score and Its Adaptation or Best Adaptation Score WINNER Best Short Film, Live Action WINNER Best Documentary, Features WINNER For sound effects. (For the creation of the alien, creature and robot voices.) Honorary Award For her exceptional contribution to the art of film editing in the motion picture industry. Medal of Commendation In appreciation for outstanding service and dedication in upholding the high standards of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award WINNER Garrett Brown (The Cinema Products Corp. Engineering Staff under the supervision of John Jurgens) For the invention and development of Steadicam. The award was presented outside the technical awards ceremony as part of the main ceremony on 3 April. Scientific and Engineering Award WINNERS Joseph D. Kelley (Glen Glenn Sound), Emory M. Cohen (Glen Glenn Sound), Barry K. Henley (Glen Glenn Sound), Hammond H. Holt (Glen Glenn Sound), John Agalsoff Sr. (Glen Glenn Sound) For the concept and development of a post-production audio processing system for motion picture films. (Panavision, Inc.) For the development of the Dykstraflex Camera (Dykstra) and the engineering of the Electronic Motion Control System (Miller/Jeffress used in concert for multiple exposure visual effects motion picture photography. (Eastman Kodak Co.) For the development and introduction of a new duplicating film for motion pictures. Stefan Kudelski (Nagra Magnetic Recorders, Inc.) For the engineering of the improvements incorporated in the Nagra 4.2L sound recorder for motion picture production. Technical Achievement Award Ernst F. Nettman (Astrovision Division of Continental Camera Systems, Inc.) For the engineering of its Snorkel Aerial Camera System. (EECO (Electronic Engineering Co. of California)) For developing a method for interlocking non-sprocketed film and tape media used in motion picture production. Bernhard Kuhl (OSRAM GmbH), Werner Block (OSRAM GmbH) For the development of the HMI high-efficiency discharge lamp for motion picture lighting. (Panavision, Inc.) For the design of Panalite, a camera-mounted controllable light for motion picture photography. (Panavision, Inc.) For the engineering of the Panahead gearhead for motion picture cameras. (Piclear, Inc.)
There are fifteen Parliamentary constituencies in South Yorkshire. Only one is not represented by a Labour MP. Who is he?	Sheffield constituencies- changes proposed - Page 2 - Sheffield Forum Sheffield constituencies- changes proposed Total Posts: 1,583 A few points: Constituencies must be built out of whole wards. Everybody who made a submission to the ward review recognised that and plumped for 28 wards to make arranging Sheffield into 5.5 contituencies easier. All the documentation will list component wards, not component comminities, neighbourhoods, districts, etc. That's why, for example, "Bradway" doesn't appear in any list. Bradway isn't a ward. Constituency reorganisation does not effect postcodes, school catchments areas, telephone codes, local authority boundaries or anything else. It is purely and only arranging how what bits of geography are represented in Parliament. Stocksbridge will still be within Sheffield District and Penistone will still be within Barnsley District. Anybody can make comments to the Boundary Commission by 29th October. -- Quote: Originally posted by t020 I think Richard Allan stepping down may allow the Tories to close the gap on the Lib Dems. There is certainly an opportunity, but having met Nick Clegg a couple of times I think he will fill the very capable Richard Allen's shoes extremely well indeed. _______ Location: Walkley Total Posts: 1,583 I've finished and sent off my submission to the Boundary Commission. It is available at http://www.mdfs.net/User/JGH/Docs/Po...ew/Submission/ if anybody's interested. -- It looks OK but can Sheffield Hallam swap Nether Edge for Beauchief? _______ WARNING: If you suffer from allodoxaphobia, please look away now. "Donï¿½t worry. Iï¿½m not being condescending. Iï¿½m far too busy thinking about important things you wouldnï¿½t understand." Originally posted by t020 It looks OK but can Sheffield Hallam swap Nether Edge for Beauchief? I didn't start from a position of swapping bits around, but from the position of recognising the strong boundaries formed by the valleys and fitting the constituencies into them. The report compares with the initial Boundary Commission report as they expect you to compare your proposal to theirs and explain how yours is a better solution to theirs. I'd be the first to admit my proposal isn't perfect, but I believe it is the nearest to perfection possible within the rules required, and a better solution that the BC proposal. -- No map provided, so I've thrown one together at http://www.mdfs.net/User/JGH/Docs/Po...eview/per1.htm Is the idea to make sure each ward has roughly the same number of voters ? Joined: Jul 2003 Total Posts: 206 Beauchief to Hallam instead of Nether Edge? A bit of gerrymandering for the Tories never went amiss, eh? I don't whink it would help though. People vore LibDem in Hallam not only because of Richard Allen, but because it's part of a general trend away from a regional Southern English party lol What isn't mentioned in the Star is the removal of Burngreave from Central to Brightside. Nothing special in terms of party prospects, though. Shouldn't the word Sheffield be included in the name for Stocksbridge and Penistone constituency? Location: S3 Netherthorpe (Stannington on weekends) Total Posts: 29,497 I don't see any differences... MPs will still vaguely do their job... One thing strikes me though: SHEFFIELD, BRIGHTSIDE AND HILLSBOROUGH - Burngreave, Firth Park, Hillsborough, Shiregreen and Brightside, Southey. SHEFFIELD CENTRAL - Broomhill, Central, Crookes, Nether Edge, Walkley. SHEFFIELD, HALLAM - Beauchief and Greenhill, Dore and Totley, Ecclesall, Fulwood, Stannington. SHEFFIELD, HEELEY - Arbourthorne, Darnall, Gleadless Valley, Graves Park, Manor Castle. SHEFFIELD SOUTH EAST - Beighton, Birley, Mosborough, Richmond, Woodhouse. There are aprts of Sheffield missing ! What if you live in Sheffield but aren't in tha tlist of area, does that mean they won't let you vote anymore (lol) ? So they're bunging Stannington in with Eccleshall as part of Hallam?! Total Posts: 206 Looking at the wards making up the Central constituency Broomhill, Central, Crookes, Nether Edge, Walkley means Richard Cabo
In which Pacific island nation was Hull Rugby League player Sam Moa born?	Rugby League World Cup 2013 RLWC2013 Opponents: Italy, Scotland and Ireland Tournament best: Two wins (2008) Ones to Watch: Epalahame Lauaki, Sam Moa and Lopini Paea Read more about these great players and why they are ones to watch during RLWC2013. Epalahame Lauaki A committed player, Lauaki is a hard-working and powerful second row or prop forward. He is good on his feet and has a great ability to successfully offload which has led him to be feared amongst many in the opposing teams. In an appearance against Salford in 2010 where he held off four men to touch down, his fierce warrior-like attitude is almost as notable as his wild hair. Lauaki was named in the Tongan training squad for 2008 Rugby League World Cup and played in three games at the tournament as well as a warm up game against the New Zealand Kiwis. Sam Moa The Roosters prop forward started his career at NRL side Wests Tigers before signing with the Cronulla-Sutherland sharks in 2008. Having spent three years as a successful player representing Hull FC, Moa was part of what fans called ‘The Tongan Mafia’ as he played alongside fellow Tongan’s Willie Manu and Epalahame Lauaki (now at Wigan.) Moa has recently made the move back down under to appear for the Sydney Roosters but is looking to continue representing Tonga for RLWC2013. Moa was picked for the Tongan squad in 2008 for Rugby League World Cup and featured in all three games during the tournament. Lopini Paea Nicknamed Bini, the second row forward currently plays for Super Leagues Catalan Dragons. Australian born but of Tongan decen, Paea has represented Tonga on several occasions, his most recent game during the 2007 Junior Kangaroos tour, in which Paea also captained the Tongan side. In August 2008, Lopini Paea was named in the Tonga training squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, and in October 2008 he was named in the final 24-man Tonga squad. A Bit of History The South Pacific archipelago of Tonga, known as the ‘Friendly Islands’ after the reception given to Captain James Cook in 1773, took up the sport of Rugby League in 1986. Within two years a domestic competition had been formed which now boasts seventeen clubs and over 2,000 players across the three main islands of Tongatapu, Vava’u and Ha’apai. With a helpful proximity to Australia and New Zealand, and an increased Tongan presence in the world’s major domestic competitions, Rugby League in Tonga developed rapidly. The 1988 Pacific Cup was Tonga's first taste of international Rugby League and in 1992 they actually made the final of the same competition. In 1995 Tonga took part in the Rugby League World Cup for the first time. Before an enthralled crowd at Warrington’s Wilderspool Stadium, the Tongans came within a whisper of knocking New Zealand out of the tournament, losing by a single point in one of the best games in World Cup history. Tonga also participated in the 2000 Rugby League World Cup, where they performed poorly in pool games against France and Papua New Guinea and again missed out on a quarter final place. At the 2008 World Cup, Tonga were favourites to reach the semi-final and started well enough by beating Ireland in their first pool game. The second match, against Samoa, was one of the matches of the tournament, but that was no consolation to the Tongans whose defeat ultimately proved costly. Tongan Flag
Who was the last king of the Hanoverian dynasty?	The British Monarchy has evolved over almost 2 millennium. This web site explores the history, chronology, and the multifarious and fascinating characters of the individual kings and queens from ad 839 until ad 2000 Custom Search Search results published at bottom of page London 1 August 1714. Cannon fired, drums rolled and trumpets blared as the herald proclaimed the news outside St James’s palace at noon today: “The high and mighty Prince George Elector of Brunswick- Luneberg is now become our only lawful and rightful liege lord....”. And so George I, not James III has acceded to the throne. Tory grandees had contemplated declaring the Pretender, king this morning but their leader, Viscount Bolingbroke, realised that the tide had turned against them. The Whigs seized the initiative and will dominate the council of regency appointed today. London March 1715. The Tory majority in the Commons has been overturned and the new house, which started its session this month has a Whig majority of 150. Scotland 22 December 1715. James Francis Edward Stuart, the Pretender, landed today at Peterhead to stake his claim to the throne. His arrival is the climax to a series of confrontations which have seen disturbances in England and a wholesale rebellion in Scotland. James has garnered support with a promise to repeal the hated Act of Union, which effectively delivered the Scots into the hands of the English. London 1717. The blistering row between the King and the Prince of Wales came to a climax this autumn. when George placed his son and daughter- in- law under close arrest in Kensington palace, refusing them access to their children and threatening to throw them into the Tower of London. Rome 31 December 1720. Fresh life has been breathed into the fading Jacobite cause with the birth of a son to the exiled James Stuart, the Pretender. It is said that at the moment of his birth a new star appeared in the heavens and a terrible storm fell upon Hanover, causing great damage and loss of property. London 1721. The collapsing South Sea financial bubble has claimed as its victims not only politicians but also the royal family. Now the prominent Whig politician Robert Walpole has been appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer and first lord of the treasury in a bid to restore confidence in the country’s finances. London May 1 1722. Public apprehensions over the threat of a Jacobite coup increased today when Robert Walpole gave orders for several thousand troops to be drafted into London and encamped in Hyde Park. The king has agreed to postpone his visit to Hanover, Catholics have been ordered to leave town, and the mail is being intercepted in the search for evidence. Hanover 1 June 1727. Britain's first Hanovarian monarch died early this morning in his bed at Osnabruk. George, who was 67, had been king of Great Britain and Ireland since 1714. He is succeeded by his son George Augustus who becomes George II; he also assumes his fathers title of Elector of Hanover. Richmond Palace 22 June 1727. When Sir Robert Walpole brought the unexpected news that he was now king, George Augustus was in bed after dinner with his wife. Now 43, George has the prominent eyes and belly of the Hanoverians and their peevishness. His main interest is royal genealogy and military uniforms. He speaks English with a thick accent The new king succeeds the father who so disliked him that he never allowed him to see his imprisoned mother. London 1728. King George has agreed to pay a yearly fee of £1200 to Charles Howard, the husband of the royal mistress, Henrietta, on condition that in future he gives her as little trouble in the capacity of husband as possible. Howard who is described as “obstinate, drunken and brutal” has become a nuisance St. James’s Palace, December 1728. Frederick the Prince of Wales arrived a the palace today after a hazardous freezing voyage from Hanover. It is a measure of how little his father thinks of him that he had to make the final part of his journey in a hackney carriage. London 1732. King George has given the fin
Which British aircraft company produced the 'Tiger Moth', 'Mosquito' and 'Comet'?	De Havilland \| Aircraft Wiki \| Fandom powered by Wikia de Havilland was a British aircraft designer and manufacturer. It was based in Hatfields, Hertfordshire in England. de Havillands early planes were single and two seater bi-planes. They were responsible for the Tiger Moth and Gipsy. de Havilland was also responsible for the most successful fighter bomber of World War Two, the Mosquito. The Mosquito was primarily made out of wood and glue which made it light and the two Rolls Royce V12 Melin engines made it quick. The Comet was produced by de Havilland. The Comet was the first passenger jet in the world. In 1960 de Havilland was bought by Hawker-Siddley Aviation. Here are some the more notiable de Havilland aircraft: Mosquito
Give a year in the life of Henry Purcell?	Henry Purcell facts, information, pictures \| Encyclopedia.com articles about Henry Purcell The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music © The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music 1996, originally published by Oxford University Press 1996. Purcell, Henry (b London, 1659; d London, 1695). Eng. composer and organist. Son of Thomas Purcell, one of the King's musicians. Boy chorister of Chapel Royal. Studied with Humfrey and Blow . In 1674 he was appointed tuner of Westminster Abbey org. and at 18, in 1677, he succeeded Matthew Locke as ‘composer to the King's violins’ (a str. band of 24 players). He succeeded Blow as organist of Westminster Abbey in 1679. In the following year he pubd. the superb Fantasias for strs., written for his private enjoyment and not for the royal band. From 1680 Purcell began to compose the long series of ‘welcome odes’ and other official choral pieces, his music by far transcending the doggerel of the words. In that year, too, he comp. the first of the incidental mus. he wrote for the London th., for plays by Dryden, Congreve, Shadwell, Brady, Behn, etc. In 1682 he became one of the 3 organists of the Chapel Royal and in 1683 pubd. his sonatas in 3 parts (2 vn., and bass, with organ or hpd.), in the preface to which he admitted that he had attempted a ‘just imitation of the most fam'd Italian masters’. In 1685 his anthem My Heart is Inditing was comp. for the coronation of James II and 4 years later he was involved in the coronation of William III and Mary II. In 1689 his only opera, Dido and Aeneas, was perf. at Josias Priest's boarding-school for girls at Chelsea, but recent research has convincingly suggested that this may have been a revival and that the opera was comp. at least 5 years earlier, probably 1684. In the last few years of his life, Purcell was increasingly prolific, composing some of his greatest church mus. such as the Te Deum and Jubilate in D. In 1695, for Queen Mary's funeral, he comp. an anthem (Thou knowest, Lord, the Secrets of our Hearts), 4 canzonas for brass, and 2 elegies, which are among his most masterly works and were used for his own funeral later the same year. Purcell's position as among the greatest of Eng. composers was acknowledged in his lifetime, but it was not until the bicentenary of his death that this judgment came to be accepted by later generations. The work of the Purcell Soc. and of composers such as Holst and Vaughan Williams helped to rehabilitate him, and Benjamin Britten of a later generation paid him the compliment of imitation and also restored many of his works to the concert-hall, aided by the 20th-cent. revival of interest in perf. the mus. of Purcell's time in authentic style. Purcell's brilliance of invention, his sense of drama, and the ‘common touch’ which endeared him to his contemporaries (both musicians and non-musicians) give his mus. freshness and immediacy. In Dido and Aeneas, he comp. the first great Eng. opera and set a new standard of sensitivity to words and word-rhythms in addition to displaying rare depths of emotion. Yet it is in the instrumental works that the real genius of Henry Purcell dwells. Prin. works:OPERA: Dido and Aeneas (?1684).SEMI-OPERAS: The Prophetess, or The History of Dioclesian (1690); King Arthur, or The British Worthy (1691); The Fairy Queen (1692); The Indian Queen (1695); The Tempest, or The Enchanted Island (?1695. See Weldon, John ).INCIDENTAL MUSIC: Theodosius, or The Force of Love (1680); Amphitryon (1690); Distressed Innocence (1690); The Indian Emperor (1691); The Libertine (?1692); The Double Dealer (1693); Timon of Athens (1694); The Comical History of Don Quixote (1694–5); The Married Beau (1694); Abdelazer (1695); The Mock Marriage (1695); Bonduca, or The British Heroine (1695); The Spanish Friar (1694–5). (See also Songs from Theatre Music, below.)CHORAL: Behold, I Bring you Good Tidings, Christmas anthem (1687); Come ye Sons of Art, ode for Queen Mary's birthday (1694); Elegy on the death of Queen Mary (1695); Jehovah , quam multi, motet; Jubilate Deo in D (1694); Le
NH3 is the chemical formula for which gaseous base?	Chemical formula for ammonia Home \| Common chemical formula Ammonia Ammonia is a colorless gas which has a strong irritating and very alkaline in nature. Ammonia is used in industry as a refrigerant and in the manufacture of fertilizers such as ammonium nitrate and ammonium sulfate. Domestically, ammonia is widely used as a cleaning agent.
Israel has two official languages. One is Hebrew. What is the other?	Languages Spoken in Israel Besides the Hebrew Language Languages Spoken in Israel Besides the Hebrew Language When most people think of the language of Israel, if they do not mistakenly think that the language spoken is Israeli, they know that the Hebrew language is the majority language. Nonetheless, Hebrew is not the only language spoken in Israel. In fact, Arabic is also an official language, and there are a number of other semi-official languages. If you visit Israel, you will notice that virtually all official signs are in Hebrew, Arabic and English. Due to the fact that Hebrew is not the native tongue for many Israelis, many governmental publications and other official documents are available in a number of languages. Approximately 20% of Israeli citizens are Arab and they generally do not speak Hebrew at home. Due to the fact that Arab citizens often live in their own communities and have governmental services available to them in their native Arabic language, many of them never learn Hebrew at a very high level. This changes for Arabs who choose to go the universities in Israel, at which point they must reach a certain level of proficiency in Hebrew in order to continue in their studies. Many official documents are also available in the Russian language. Approximately one million Russian immigrants have come to Israel in the last 20 years or so, and while most of them have learned Hebrew and their children have grown up learning and speaking Hebrew, Russian will remain the first language for many of them. Amharic, an Ethiopian language, is also a very common sight, as many Ethiopians have immigrated to Israel since the 1970s and 1980s. Like the Russian immigrants, most of the Ethiopian immigrants have also come to learn Hebrew since coming to Israel; however, there are still many who are more comfortable speaking and reading their native Amharic. Despite the many different languages written and spoken in Israel, the Hebrew language is, on one level or another, spoken by almost everyone and is a common unifying element for nearly all of Israel’s residents. TOLL FREE 1-866-800-5602
In which year did Jimmy Carter win the Nobel Peace Prize?	The Nobel Peace Prize 2002 The Nobel Peace Prize 2002 Jimmy Carter The Nobel Peace Prize 2002 Jimmy Carter Prize share: 1/1 The Nobel Peace Prize 2002 was awarded to Jimmy Carter "for his decades of untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development". Photos: Copyright © The Nobel Foundation Share this: To cite this page MLA style: "The Nobel Peace Prize 2002". Nobelprize.org. Nobel Media AB 2014. Web. 20 Jan 2017. <http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/2002/>
Famous for Oysters, Whitstable is in which English county?	The Whitstable Oyster Company The Royal Native Oyster Stores Horsebridge, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1BU United Kingdom The Royal Native Oyster Stores in Kent is a seafood restaurant offering some of the very best oysters, fish and crustacea. We've become world famous for offering the freshest fish that's simply cooked; we believe that the finest products speak for themselves. The restaurant is on the beach and offers stunning views of the company's oyster grounds. A full a la carte menu is available from Monday-Sunday.
Miracle, Kelvedon Wonder, and Meteor are all types of which vegetable?	Macclesfield Pub Quiz League: 1 April Questions Macclesfield Pub Quiz League 1 April Questions Specialist set by TheLamb (please note that although these are all the questions, the subjects are not in the order in which they were asked) SPORT 01. Q. Which Irn-Bru Scottish League team recently became the first British football team to be promoted in the current 2007/2008 season ? A. EAST FIFE (Division 3 Champions) 02. Q. On what date is the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games ? A. 8th AUGUST (08.08.08) 03. Q. At which course will the 2008 (British) Open Golf Championship take place ? A. ROYAL BIRKDALE 04. Q. Who trained the first, second and third placed horses in the 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup ? 05. Q. At which weight is boxer Joe Calzaghe considered to be the undisputed World Champion ? 06. Q. In which park is the Melbourne Australian Formula 1 motor racing circuit situated ? A. ALBERT PARK 07. Q. Dwain Chambers was banned by UK Athletics in 2004 for the mis-use of which anabolic steroid ? 08. Q. England fly-half Johnny Wilkinson was replaced in the starting line-up for the final 2008 Rugby 6 Nations test against Ireland by whom ? A. DANNY CIPRIANI (a) Q. What colour jacket is worn by the No. 1 dog in greyhound racing ? A. RED (b) Q. Which British girl gymnast became European and World Champion on Bars in 2006? A. BETH TWEDDLE (c) Q. In the recent Test Cricket series in New Zealand who was the first England batsman to score a century ? A. TIM AMBROSE QUOTATIONS 01. Q. Which author said “In the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is king” ? A. H. G. WELLS 02. Q. Who said of Lord Byron “He is mad, bad and dangerous to know” ? A. LADY CAROLINE LAMB 03. Q. Which American poet, famous for her wisecracks, said “Men seldom make passes at girls who wear glasses” ? A. DOROTHY PARKER 04. Q. Which former Prime Minister said, in 1921 “Love your neighbour is not merely sound Christianity, it’s good business” ? A. DAVID LLOYD GEORGE 05. Q. Which Conservative politician said, in 1974 “Harold Wilson is going around the country stirring up apathy” ? A. WILLIAM WHITELAW 06. Q. Which inventor said “Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration” ? 07. Q. Which early American politician and author said “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes” ? A. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN 08. Q. Which former US President said “I have left orders to be awakened at any time in case of national emergency, even if I’m in a cabinet meeting” ? A. RONALD REAGAN (a) Q. Who or what did Oscar Wilde describe as “The unspeakable in full pursuit of the uneatable” ? A. FOX HUNTERS (b) Q. Who said “I never forget a face, but in your case I’ll make an exception” ? A. GROUCHO MARX (c) Q. Who said “This case has had full analyzation and has been looked at a lot” ? A. GEORGE W. BUSH THE MUSIC ROUND For all you lovers of pop, this one’s about classical music ! But cheer up, there are plenty of clues. 01. Q. Which anthem by Handel, also used for the UEFA Champions League and P&O cruise adverts, has been sung at every coronation since that of George II in 1727 ? A. ZADOK THE PRIEST 02. Q. From which composition was the music for the Rugby World Cup’s ‘World in union’ taken. It is also sung as an alternative national anthem entitled ‘I vow to thee my country’ A. JUPITER (From the Planets Suite by Gustav Holst) 03. Q. The first four notes from which world famous symphony were used by the BBC during WWII to introduce their radio broadcasts, because they evoked the Morse code for V, symbolising victory ? A. BEETHOVEN’S 5TH 04. Q. To who’s wedding march, from his music to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, have more brides walked down the aisle since 1842, than any other composition ? A. FELIX MENDELSSOHN 05. Q. Music to the films ‘Out of Africa’, ‘Dances with Wolves’ and arrangement of the James Bond theme have one thing in common. Name it. A. JOHN BARRY (He wrote the first two and arranged Monty Norman’s original Bond theme) 06. Q. Augustus Jaeger was Edward Elgar’s best friend. Jaeger being German for ‘hunter’ inspired
"Who played a stuntman and getaway driver in the 2012 film ""Drive""?"	Skull Crushing \| Drive (2012) - YouTube Skull Crushing \| Drive (2012) 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 Feb 4, 2014 Skull Crushing \| Drive (2012) Composed by Cliff Martinez and featured in the 2011 film Drive starring Ryan Gosling, Cary Mulligan and Bryan Cranston. Drive is a film about a mysterious Hollywood stuntman, mechanic and getaway driver lands himself in trouble when he helps out his neighbor. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CuttingEdgeG ... Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CuttingEdgeGrp
Which female artist recorded the album “No Angel” in 2001?	No Angel - Dido — Listen and discover music at Last.fm No Angel lush No Angel is Dido's debut album. Originally released in 1999, it found a mass audience in 2001, and according to her official web site it went on to achieve sales in excess of over fifteen million copies worldwide. The success of No Angel was spurred on by Eminem sampling Dido's track, "Thank You" on "Stan", a track from his The Marshall Mathers LP album, released in 2000. The Marshall Mathers LP reached #1 on the US and Canadian charts, and… read more Don't want to see ads? Subscribe now Tracklist
"Who played the young CIA agent Matt Weston in the 2012 film ""Safe House""?"	Safe House (2012) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC A young CIA agent is tasked with looking after a fugitive in a safe house. But when the safe house is attacked, he finds himself on the run with his charge. Director: a list of 47 titles created 14 Apr 2012 a list of 29 titles created 19 Dec 2012 a list of 32 titles created 13 Jun 2013 a list of 48 titles created 01 Aug 2013 a list of 38 titles created 25 Aug 2013 Search for " Safe House " 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. 1 win & 7 nominations. See more awards » Videos With an unmanned, half-mile-long freight train barreling toward a city, a veteran engineer and a young conductor race against the clock to prevent a catastrophe. Director: Tony Scott Armed men hijack a New York City subway train, holding the passengers hostage in return for a ransom, and turning an ordinary day's work for dispatcher Walter Garber into a face-off with the mastermind behind the crime. Director: Tony Scott A post-apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across America in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind. Directors: Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes Stars: Denzel Washington, Mila Kunis, Ray Stevenson After a ferry is bombed in New Orleans, an A.T.F. agent joins a unique investigation using experimental surveillance technology to find the bomber, but soon finds himself becoming obsessed with one of the victims. Director: Tony Scott Two hardened criminals get into trouble with the US border patrol after meeting with a Mexican drug lord, and then revelations start to unfold. Director: Baltasar Kormákur In Mexico City, a former assassin swears vengeance on those who committed an unspeakable act against the family he was hired to protect. Director: Tony Scott An airline pilot saves almost all his passengers on his malfunctioning airliner which eventually crashed, but an investigation into the accident reveals something troubling. Director: Robert Zemeckis 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.2/10 X A man believes he has put his mysterious past behind him and has dedicated himself to beginning a new, quiet life. But when he meets a young girl under the control of ultra-violent Russian gangsters, he can't stand idly by - he has to help her. Director: Antoine Fuqua On his first day on the job as a Los Angeles narcotics officer, a rookie cop goes on a 24-hour training course with a rogue detective who isn't what he appears. Director: Antoine Fuqua In 1970s America, a detective works to bring down the drug empire of Frank Lucas, a heroin kingpin from Manhattan, who is smuggling the drug into the country from the Far East. Director: Ridley Scott A police detective, a bank robber, and a high-power broker enter high-stakes negotiations after the criminal's brilliant heist spirals into a hostage situation. Director: Spike Lee John Quincy Archibald takes a hospital emergency room hostage when his insurance won't cover his son's heart transplant. Director: Nick Cassavetes Edit Storyline Matt Weston ( Ryan Reynolds ) is a CIA rookie who is manning a safe house in Cape Town, South Africa, when Tobin Frost ( Denzel Washington ) the CIA's most wanted rogue agent is captured and taken to the safe house. During Frost's interrogation, the safe house is overtaken by mercenaries who want Frost. Weston and Frost escape and must stay out of the gunmen's sight until they can get to another safe house. Written by Douglas Young (the-movie-guy) Rated R for strong violence throughout and some language \| See all certifications » Parents Guide: 10 February 2012 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Protegiendo al enemigo See more » Filming Locations: $40,172,720 (USA) (10 February 2012) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia
Marmande, Tiny Tim, Harbinger and Delicante are all varieties of what fruit?	Products: Herbs — Malta Seeds Ltd. Solanum Pseudocapsicum Lycopersicon Lycopersicum (Tomato) Typically reaching to 1 to 3 m high and has a weak, woody stem that often vines over other plants. The leaves are 10 to 25 cm long, odd pinnate, with 5 to 9 leaflets on petioles, each leaflet up to 8 cm long, with a serrated margin; both the stem and leaves are densely glandular-hairy. The yellow flowers are 1 to 2 cm across, with five pointed lobes on the corolla. New varieties and heirloom varieties are grown such as: Ace, Ailsa Craig, Alicante, Amateur, Banana Legs, Beefsteak, Cal J, Caraibo, Carters Fruit, Cerise, Cherry Chadwick, First in the Field, Gardenerï¿½s Delight, Golden Sunrise, Green Grape, Harbinger, Lime Green, Marglobe, Marmande, Minibel, Money Maker, Outdoor Girl, Piersel, Pink Brandywine, Red Alert, Saint Pierre, Tiger Tom, Tigerella, Tiny Tim, Ventura, White Cherry Harvesting
Of which African country is Maseru the capital?	Maseru, Lesotho : Image of the Day News & Notes acquired August 28, 2010 download large image (760 KB, JPEG, 1440x960) Maseru is the capital city of the Kingdom of Lesotho, and is located along the northwestern border of the country with the Republic of South Africa. The footprint of the urban area, recognizable by street grids and distinctive blue-roofed industrial buildings at image center, is only just visible against the surrounding landscape. The city has expanded eightfold (population 230,000 today) since independence from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 1966, and is now home to one in five citizens of the country. The Caledon (or Mohokare) River flows adjacent to Maseru and forms a part of the border between Lesotho and South Africa. Locally, the border extends from approximately image top center left to image bottom center right, with the cities of Ladybrand and Manyatseng located in South Africa. Moshoeshoe International Airport (left) provides access to the capital. Major industries in the city include flour mills and footwear and textile companies. Tourism is also a growing part of the local economy. The Kingdom of Lesotho is completely landlocked by the surrounding Republic of South Africa. Major landforms visible in the image include the Qeme and Berea Plateaus, erosional remnants of horizontally layered sedimentary rocks that formed in the Karoo Basin approximately 200 – 229 million years ago during the Upper Triassic Period. Astronaut photograph ISS024-E-12749 was acquired on August 28, 2010, with a Nikon D2Xs digital camera using a 180 mm lens, and is provided by the ISS Crew Earth Observations experiment and the Image Science & Analysis Laboratory, Johnson Space Center. The image was taken by the Expedition 24 crew. The image has been cropped and enhanced to improve contrast. Lens artifacts have been removed. The International Space Station Program supports the laboratory as part of the ISS National Lab to help astronauts take pictures of Earth that will be of the greatest value to scientists and the public, and to make those images freely available on the Internet. Additional images taken by astronauts and cosmonauts can be viewed at the NASA/JSC Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth . Caption by William L. Stefanov, NASA-JSC. Instrument(s):
Which Dutch car /truck manufacturer was taken over in the 1970's by Volvo?	List of Dutch cars List of Dutch cars List of all Dutch Car Brands The Dutch have been manufacturing trucks since 1928. Some of their auto parts are produced and assembled in Belgium and others are built and designed in England. Since autos were scarce after World War II, DAF, Dutch's auto manufacturer, had a great opportunity to introduce their trucks. DAF made the following variety of cars: trucks, trailers and buses. DAF A30 was their first model truck. The Dutch started out manufacturing seat belt drive autos and expanded development into cars that seated four passengers. They sold 4,000 cars at their first car show. In 1959 DAF started selling the DAF 600, the world's first car with a variable transmission. Years thereafter, the Dutch released the following models of cars: DAF 33, 44, 55 and 66. In 1967, a new car production plant was opened by DAF in Born. The first model to be produced in the new Born plant was the 44. In 1972, DAF merged with the International Harvester of Chicago. DAF produced many various prototypes for such a small company at the time, and many other well known car manufacturers produced cars using DAF's strategy. In 1975, DAF sold its car division to the Swedish company, Volvo, in order to concentrate on its more successful truck line. In 1988, DAF introduced their 95 truck series. This bought them their first International Truck of the Year title. The 95 model offered driver comfort. It had high-roof space and spacious cabs. The cab design of the 95 model remains in production today as the 95XF and XF105. DAF went bankrupt in 1993 due to difficult British markets. However, DAF Trucks was formed thereafter. DAF Trucks was taken over by PACCAR in 1996. DAF manufactured trucks from 1980-2006. Their current truck models are: the CF series, XF series and the LF series. Brand
Which fictional hero was created by Alex Raymond and widely syndicated in 1934?	The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction Tagged: Film \| Comics \| Character \| Radio 1. US Comic strip created by artist Alex Raymond for King Features Syndicate. Flash Gordon appeared in 1934, at first in Sunday, later in daily newspapers. Its elaborately shaded style and exotic storyline made it one of the most influential sf strips. It was taken over in 1944 by Austin Briggs, then in 1948 by Mac Raboy, and since then has been drawn by several artists, including Dan Barry (with contributions from artists Harvey Kurtzman and Wally Wood and writer Harry Harrison ), Al Williamson, Gray Morrow , and Kevin VanHook. The daily comic strip ended in 1992; new Sunday strips were produced by writer/artist Jim Keefe from 1996 through 2003, when the strip was discontinued. Various episodes have been released in comic-book form – including a nine-part series from DC Comics written and drawn by Dan Jurgens (1988), a two-issue series written by Williamson (who did the covers) for Marvel Comics (1991), and a seven-part series from Ardden Entertainment written by Brendan Deenan with art by Paul Green (2008) – and also in book form. The scenario of Flash Gordon is archetypal Space Opera . Most episodes feature Flash locked in combat with the regular Villain , Ming the Merciless of the planet Mongo. Flash's perpetual fiancée, Dale Arden, and the Mad Scientist Dr Hans Zarkov play prominent roles. (In later episodes Zarkov's craziness was played down and he became a straightforward sidekick to Flash.) The decor shifts between the futuristic ( Death Rays , rocket ships) and the archaic ( Dinosaurs , jungles, swordplay) with a fine contempt for plausibility, rather in the manner of Edgar Rice Burroughs 's romances. Although begun quite cynically in conscious opposition to the earlier Buck Rogers in the 25th Century , Flash Gordon quickly developed its own individuality, emphasizing a romantic baroque against the cool technological classicism of its predecessor, to which it is artistically very much superior. The strip was widely syndicated in Europe. When, during World War Two, the arrival of various episodes was delayed, the strip was often written and drawn by Europeans. One such writer was Federico Fellini (1920-1993). The Flash Gordon comic strip has had many repercussions in other media. It led to a popular Mutual Radio serial, to a short-lived pulp magazine ( Flash Gordon Strange Adventure Magazine ), and in the late 1930s to several film serials starring Buster Crabbe; later came a television series and a film (see below). A full-length film Parody , Flesh Gordon , appeared in 1974. The radio serial exactly paralleled the Sunday comic strip, so you could see in the paper the Monsters you'd heard on the radio. An early Flash Gordon novel (preceded by Big Little Book adaptations of the strip) was Flash Gordon in the Caverns of Mongo (1937) by Alex Raymond . A paperback series of five Flash Gordon short novels, based on the original strips, with Alex Raymond credited, consisted of Flash Gordon 1: The Lion Men of Mongo (1974), Flash Gordon 2: The Plague of Sound (1974), Flash Gordon 3: The Space Circus (1974), Flash Gordon 4: The Time Trap of Ming XIII (1974) and Flash Gordon 5: The Witch Queen of Mongo (1974). The first four were "adapted by" Con Steffanson , a House Name ; #1-#3 were the work of Ron Goulart ; #4 was by Bruce Cassiday and #5, also by Cassiday, was published under his fiction pseudonym Carson Bingham. 2. Serial Film (1936). Universal. Directed by Frederick Stephani. Written by Stephani, George Plympton, Basil Dickey, Ella O'Neill, based on the comic strip. Cast includes Buster Crabbe, Priscilla Lawson, Charles Middleton, Jean Rogers and Frank Shannon. 13 two-reel episodes; total 245 minutes. Black and white. The film Flash Gordon was the nearest thing to Pulp -magazine space opera to appear on the screen during the 1930s. Flash, Dale and Zarkov go to the planet Mongo in Dr Zarkov's backyard-built Spaceship to find the cause of an outbreak of volcanic activity on Earth. Ming the Merciless (a wonderfully hammy performance from Mid
Who along with Norman Foster designed the Millennium Bridge?	Millennium Bridge \| Foster + Partners Foster + Partners London, UK 1996 - 2000 SHARE The Millennium Bridge springs from a creative collaboration between architecture, art and engineering. Developed with sculptor Anthony Caro and engineers Arup, the commission resulted from an international competition. London's only pedestrian bridge and the first new crossing on this part of the Thames in more than a century, it links the City and St Paul's Cathedral to the north with the Globe Theatre and Tate Modern on Bankside. A key element in London's pedestrian infrastructure, it has created new routes into Southwark and encouraged new life on the embankment alongside St Paul's. Structurally, the bridge pushes the boundaries of technology. Spanning 320 metres, it is a very shallow suspension bridge. Two Y-shaped armatures support eight cables that run along the sides of the 4-metre-wide deck, while steel transverse arms clamp on to the cables at 8-metre intervals to support the deck itself. This groundbreaking structure means that the cables never rise more than 2.3 metres above the deck, allowing those crossing the bridge to enjoy uninterrupted panoramic views and preserving sight lines from the surrounding buildings. As a result, the bridge has a uniquely thin profile, forming a slender arc across the water. A slender ribbon of steel by day, it is illuminated to form a glowing blade of light at night. The bridge opened in June 2000 and an astonishing 100,000 people crossed it during the first weekend. However, under this heavy traffic the bridge exhibited greater than expected lateral movement, and as a result it was temporarily closed. Extensive research revealed that this movement was caused by synchronised pedestrian footfall − a phenomenon of which little was previously known in the engineering world. The solution was to fit dampers discreetly beneath the deck to mitigate movement. This proved highly successful and the research undertaken by the engineers has resulted in changes to the codes for bridge building worldwide. Sketches + Drawings
Which brewery, based in Bedford, produces Bombardier bitter?	Our Company - Charles Wells Charles Wells A company to be proud of Brands, pubs, plans and our people – this video tells you all. Our Company A history of innovation As a family brewery since 1876, we’ve spent almost 140 years brewing distinctive beers and serving customers in our welcoming pubs. We have a proud history of bringing innovation to the brewing industry. From our flourishing international business, which has introduced enthusiastic consumers in more 40 countries to the delights of British beer, to our inventive marketing that’s helping to make ale modern, we’re always looking out for new products, new experiences and – best of all – new customers. How we’re structured We have over 200 tenanted and leased pubs and several managed houses in the UK which are set at the heart of the communities they serve. We’ve also taken our great British pub experience further afield, and now have eleven sites spanning five cities in France, all bearing the Charles Wells name. Our brewery in Bedford produces some of the nation’s favourite ale ranges from the well-loved Bombardier, Young’s, Courage and McEwan’s ranges through to our quirky brews such as Banana Bread Beer and Double Chocolate Stout. Incorporating tastes from around the world into our portfolio we also brew premium Japanese lager Kirin Ichiban, and distribute the “beer of Barcelona” Estrella Damm in the UK. All of our UK pubs are also supplied with the finest vintages by Cockburn & Campbell, our wine division. As our business in Scotland goes from strength to strength, we’ve also established a dedicated Scottish division, McEwan’s Beer Company which is part of the Charles Wells family and based in Edinburgh.
What Suffolk town sits at the most easterly point of England?	Ness Point in Lowestoft, the Most Easterly Place in the UK Ness Point in Lowestoft, officially the most easterly place in the UK Ness Point in Lowestoft, the Most Easterly Place in the UK Welcome to Ness-Point.co.uk, the official Ness Point Website. Ness Point is the most easterly point in the United Kingdom and is located in the historic and cultural town of Lowestoft in Suffolk. These are very exiting times for both Lowestoft and Ness Point, as Suffolk County Council and Waveney District Council aim to make Lowestoft one of the leading areas in the UK for the renewable energy industry. This renewable energy boom started with the completion and installation of the UK's Largest Wind Turbine [Gulliver] in 2005, and Lowestoft now has a wonderfully designed and constructed OrbisEnergy Centre, which is close to completion and will soon be host to up to 30 businesess who are involved in the renewable energy sector. This interesting building is situated right next to Ness Point and will help for further bolster the economy of this sacred area. The local council has come under scrutiny over recent years for its perceived lack of tourist development at Ness Point and it is no surprise that many visitors often feel disappointed when they come to see Ness Point. Currently all there is for a tourist to see apart from the wonderful sea views is the Euroscope {pictured above] which some people have called a 'thing on the floor'. Ness-Point.co.uk would like assist the local councils in making Ness Point a tourist attraction that is worthy of its status as the most easterly place in the UK. We will be talking with officials over the coming months and seeing how we can assist with future developments of Ness Point and we also have a Ness Point Suggestions Page, where you can let people know your thoughts on what should be done with Ness Point. The official Ness Point website aims to inform people about Ness Point, the history of Ness Point, display images of Ness Point, what to do at Ness Point, as well provide information about the Gulliver Wind Turbine and the OrbisEnergy Centre . You can also find some useful tourist information about Lowestoft and Suffolk as well as a helpful page for places to stay in Lowestoft . The two best websites to seek further information about Lowestoft are Love Lowestoft , which provides all the information a tourist to the town could require and Lowestoft Pages , which has all contact details for every business in Lowestoft as well as local news and events. Find places to stay in Lowestoft, Suffolk Custom Search Want to come and see Ness Point and visit Lowestoft the most easterly place and town in the UK? Click here to book a hotel room in Lowestoft . Suggest ideas for the develpoment of Ness Point Let people know about your thoughts on the current state of Ness Point, what would you like to see happen at Ness Point? Read other people's suggestions and make your own Ness Point comments on our Ness Point Suggestions page
In which country is there a volcano called Hecla?	Hekla volcano, Iceland HEKLA ERUPTS AGAIN AFTER 9 YEARS !! 8 March 2000 As reported by NORDVULC, the eruption is now considered to be over. The last weak volcanic activity occurred on 5 March, and the last tremor signal on 8 March. The eruption emplaced about 0.11 km3 of lava, mostly as flows covering an area of about 18 km2. 1 March 2000 As reported by the newspaper Morgunbla�i� , the eruption has again increased in intensity. This time, ash was transported westwards and fell on Rejkjavik but did not cause damage. The area covered by lava flows is now estimated to be 16-18 km2. 27 February 2000 In the evening of February 27 the main lava flow from the eruptive fissure was slowly advancing at a rate of some meters per hour. A more active lava stream emanates from three craters near the southern end of the eruptive fissure. On February 27 this lava stream was several km long and was advancing at a rate of about a meter per minute. 26 February 2000 Hekla volcano in South Iceland erupted after a repose interval of just 9 years on February 26, 2000 at 18:19 GMT. Initially, a 6-7 km long eruptive fissure opened up along most of the Hekla ridge. A discontinuous curtain of fire emanated from the whole fissure. A more than 10 km high ash plume formed within few minutes of the explosive beginning of the eruption. The ash was carried with light winds towards north and most of it fell in uninhabited areas in the interior of Iceland, but a small amount of ash fell in inhabited areas in North Iceland. After the first hour the activity gradually declined and soon became predominantly effusive. map of post-1970 lava flows from Hekla volcano.
What is the State Capital of Arkansas?	Arkansas: Map, History, Population, Facts, Capitol, Flag, Tree, Geography, Symbols Map of Arkansas Spaniard Hernando de Soto was among the early European explorers to visit the territory in the mid-16th century, but it was a Frenchman, Henri de Tonti , who in 1686 founded the first permanent white settlement—the Arkansas Post . In 1803 the area was acquired by the U.S. as part of the Louisiana Purchase . Part of the Territory of Missouri from 1812, the area became a separate entity in 1819 after the first large wave of settlers arrived. The next several decades were marked by the development of the cotton industry and the spread of the Southern plantation system west into Arkansas. Arkansas joined the Confederacy in 1861, but from 1863 the northern part of the state was occupied by Union troops. Food products are the state's largest employing sector, with lumber and wood products a close second. Arkansas is also a leader in the production of cotton, rice, and soybeans. It also has the country's only active diamond mine; located near Murfreesboro, it is operated as a tourist attraction. Hot Springs National Park and Buffalo National River in the Ozarks are major state attractions. Blanchard Springs Caverns, the Historic Arkansas Museum at Little Rock, the William J. Clinton Birthplace in Hope , and the Arkansas Folk Center in Mountain View are also of interest. New in 2011 is the Crystal Bridges Museum for American Art, designed by Moshe Safdie, which houses the collection of Walmart heiress Alice Walton. In 2008, Arkansas joined the unfortunate list of states that have suffered school shootings: four men were charged with capital murder and other felonies for the fatal shootings of two students and wounding of a third near a University of Central Arkansas dormitory. Flash floods swept through Albert Pike Recreation Area, killing 19 in 2010. One year later, the Mississippi River flooded more than 1 million acres and 63 counties were declared disaster areas. See more on Arkansas: Selected famous natives and residents: G. M. “Broncho Billy” Anderson actor;
In the Bible, who was the son of Elizabeth and Zacharias?	Character Bible Study: Zacharias And Elizabeth Zacharias And Elizabeth Jeroboam and Ahijah Zacharias And Elizabeth INTRODUCTION: John the Baptist is an essential character in the fulfilled prophecy of the first coming of Messiah. This study of that man will focus on his parents, and the brief reference to his family relationship to the Son of man. Only Luke's gospel account gives us details about the parents of John the baptist. The other three gospels introduce him as an adult at the beginning of his public ministry: Matthew in chapter 3:1, Mark essentially in chapter 1:1, and John in chapter 1:6. Since both of John's parents were from the tribe of Levi, John the baptist could not have been the Messiah who was to come through the tribe of Judah. But there may have been some confusion about John's lineage as a Levite because: 1) he was born in the territory of Judah, 2) there was some family relationship between Mary (descended through Judah) and Elizabeth (descended through Aaron), 3) his parents were most likely deceased when he began his public ministry, and 4) his ministry was in the wilderness near the Jordan, not at the temple in priestly duties or even among other Levites. NOTE: Bible text is taken from the 1999 American King James Version. A - ZACHARIAS, THE FATHER OF JOHN Luke 1 "5 THERE was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. 6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. 7 And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years. 8 And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course, 9 According to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. 10 And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense. 11 And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. 12 And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell on him. 13 But the angel said to him, Fear not, Zacharias: for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elisabeth shall bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. 14 And you shall have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. 15 For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb. 16 And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. 17 And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord." COMMENTS: Through Luke's writing as guided by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, we have additional information from and about those who were direct participants in these events, that otherwise would have been lacking if not for Luke's report. In Luke 1:5 we are introduced to Zacharias as he is performing the duty assigned specifically to the descendents of Aaron among the sons of Levi. "The sons of Amram; Aaron and Moses: and Aaron was separated, that he should sanctify the most holy things, he and his sons for ever, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister to him, and to bless in his name for ever." (1 Chronicles 23:13 AKJV). Zacharias's wife is also identified as a descendent of Aaron, they are both "upright in the sight of God, walking without reproach in all the Lord's commands and requirements." Thus the inspired text describes them as committed followers of the true and living God. Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well advanced in years, but apparently they had prayed for a child because Gabriel tells Zacharias that his prayer has been answered. Gabriel further states that the child born of Elizabeth is to be named John, he must drink no wine nor strong drink, and he will
Which 18th-19th Century English artist painted 'Hannibal Crossing The Alps' and 'Dido Building Carthage'?	10 Artworks By JMW Turner You Should Know 10 Artworks By JMW Turner You Should Know Courtney Stanley Updated: 22 November 2016 Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775 – 1851) was an English painter whose Romantic works featured some of the best landscapes of the 19th century. Turner painted from a young age, and he found inspiration for his works through travels around the UK and abroad. An expert at producing riveting atmospheric artwork, Turner lived a rather secretive life. Get to know the man behind some of the most quintessential landscape paintings of all time through these ten artworks. Fishermen at Sea Fishermen at Sea was Turner’s first oil painting exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1796. Drawing inspiration from famous English painters before him, Turner created this moonlit scene with the pure force of nature at the forefront. The small fishing boat, with the subtle light of the lantern, is at the mercy of the oppressively dark waves of the sea. The rocky silhouettes on the left of the painting are The Needles, a row of rocks off the Isle of Wight. At the time of its exhibition, critics said the painting was the work “of an original mind.” Fishermen At Sea \| © JMW Turner/WikiCommons The Shipwreck Like other Romantic painters, Turner loved to portray natural catastrophes. This work was exhibited in 1805, and it is now held in the Tate Britain. This painting again portrays the sea as an elemental force not to be reckoned with. It is not known whether this painting is based on a real shipwreck or the fictitious one of an 1804 poem by the same name, penned by William Falconer: Again she plunges! hark! a second shock Bilges the splitting vessel on the rock— Down on the vale of death, with dismal cries The fated victims cast their shuddering eyes In wile despair; while yet another stroke With strong convulsions rends the solid oak. The Shipwreck \| © JMW Turner/WikiCommons Frosty Morning This painting, created in 1813, portrays the stark winter landscape of a scene Turner saw while traveling to Yorkshire, and it is said Turner’s daughter Evelina is present in the painting as well as his “crop-eared bay” horse, who is pulling the cart. Turner never sold the painting; possibly the work had sentimental value to him because of the personal elements included. Claude Monet said Frosty Morning was painted with “wide-open eyes.” Frosty Morning \| © JMW Turner/WikiCommons Dido Building Carthage, or The Rise of the Carthaginian Empire Turner referred to this painting, exhibited in 1815, as his chef d’œuvre, or masterpiece. The oil on canvas painting portrays Dido (in blue and white on the left) directing the builders of Carthage, a classical image from Virgil’s Aeneid. Its companion piece, The Decline of the Carthaginian Empire, was produced by Turner and exhibited two years later. Claude Lorraine was a large influence in Turner’s work on these classical landscapes. In one of his last ever exhibitions, Turner included four works on the theme of Carthaginian subjects. Dido Building Carthage, or The Rise of the Carthaginian Empire \| © JMW Turner/WikiCommons Snowstorm: Hannibal Crossing the Alps Dramatizing historic events became a new theme for Turner to work with. This painting, exhibited in 1812, shows Hannibal’s soldiers crossing the Alps in 218 B.C. Nature is an indomitable force again: a black storm cloud is descending on the troops while a white avalanche tumbles down the mountain on the right. A faintly lit sun struggles to break through these unlucky forces, and in the far-off distance is an image of sunny Italy. Hannibal is not clearly shown in the work, bringing more attention to the struggling soldiers than the leader. Snowstorm: Hannibal and his Men crossing the Alps \| © JMW Turner/WikiCommons Rain Steam and Speed – The Great Western Railway After a tribute to the dying industry of sailing ships in The ‘Fighting Téméraire’ Tugged to Her Last Berth to Be Broken Up, Turner made this painting in 1844 to show his great interest in changes made by the Industrial Revolution in Britain. The Great Western Railway was a private B
By what other name is the bird the apteryx known?	Apteryx \| Define Apteryx at Dictionary.com apteryx Expand 1805-1815 1805-15; < New Latin: the genus name, equivalent to Greek a- a- 6 + -pteryx, adj. use of ptéryx wing Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for apteryx Expand Historical Examples When all other class distinctions are abolished, this one will remain, like the bones of the apteryx. When Ghost Meets Ghost William Frend De Morgan The New Zealand "kiwi," known to naturalists as the apteryx. Birds in Flight W. P. Pycraft Palapteryx, pal-ap′tėr-iks, n. a genus of fossil birds found in New Zealand, resembling the apteryx. Island Life Alfred Russel Wallace The plumage of the apteryx is brown; it has no tail, and its mere stumps of wings are provided with strong and curved claws. British Dictionary definitions for apteryx Expand another name for kiwi (sense 1) Word Origin C19: from New Latin: wingless creature; see apterous Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
"Which explorer sailed on the ""Endurance""?"	Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure Already a celebrated polar explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton coordinated the British Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition with the goal of accomplishing the first crossing of the Antarctic continent, a feat he considered to be the last great polar journey of the "Heroic Age of Exploration." In December 1914, Shackleton set sail with his 27-man crew, many of whom, it is said, had responded to the following recruitment notice: "Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages. Bitter cold. Long months of complete darkness. Constant danger. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in case of success. Ernest Shackleton." Ice conditions were unusually harsh, and the wooden ship, which Shackleton had renamed Endurance after his family motto, Fortitudine Vincimus"by endurance we conquer," became trapped in the pack ice of the Weddell Sea. For 10 months, the Endurance drifted, locked within the ice, until the pressure crushed the ship. With meager food, clothing and shelter, Shackleton and his men were stranded on the ice floes, where they camped for five months. When they had drifted to the northern edge of the pack, encountering open leads of water, the men sailed the three small lifeboats they'd salvaged to a bleak crag called Elephant Island. They were on land for the first time in 497 days; however, it was uninhabited and, due to its distance from shipping lanes, provided no hope for rescue. Recognizing the severity of the physical and mental strains on his men, Shackleton and five others immediately set out to take the crew's rescue into their own hands. In a 22-foot lifeboat named the James Caird, they accomplished the impossible, surviving a 17-day, 800-mile journey through the world's worst seas to South Georgia Island, where a whaling station was located. The six men landed on an uninhabited part of the island, however, so their last hope was to cross 26 miles of mountains and glaciers, considered impassable, to reach the whaling station on the other side. Starved, frostbitten and wearing rags, Shackleton and two others made the trek and, in August 1916, 21 months after the initial departure of the Endurance, Shackleton himself returned to rescue the men on Elephant Island. Although they'd withstood the most incredible hardship and privation, not one member of the 28-man crew was lost. To learn more about the Endurance expedition, visit the NOVA/PBS Online Adventure site by clicking the logo below.
Frederico Franco became President of which South American country in 2012?	Franco: “no coup, a change of leadership”; Germany admits new government — MercoPress Full article 7 comments The newly named Franco said all was done “in line with the constitution and the country's laws” “There is no coup here,” assured the new president of Paraguay Federico Franco on Saturday, who acted confidently before the international press following the ousting of Fernando Lugo on Friday. Paraguay's new president said he believes South American leaders will come to see the legitimacy of a fast impeachment trial that ousted his predecessor from office in two days and prompted criticism in the region and beyond. Federico Franco, the former vice president, was sworn in on Friday after Congress voted overwhelmingly to remove Fernando Lugo from office, saying he had failed to fulfil his duties to maintain social harmony. At no time was there a rupture or a coup, there was simply a change of leadership in line with the Constitution and the laws of the country said Franco, a 49-year-old doctor whose Liberal Party broke ranks with Lugo, paving the way for his removal. Franco’s first two appointments were Interior Minister Carmelo Caballero, who will be tasked with maintaining public order and Foreign Minister Jose Felix Fernandez, who will immediately hit the road to try to appease fellow members of the Mercosur and Unasur regional trade blocs. Our foreign minister will go to Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay to meet with authorities and explain to them that there was no break with democracy here. The transition of power through political trial is established in the national constitution, Franco said. The three countries are members of Mercosur to which Paraguay belongs and Brazil is a strategic ally of the landlocked country. Lugo decried his impeachment but said on Friday he accepted the decision of Congress and stepped down. The silver-haired former Catholic bishop has been holed up at home ever since. Lugo has received phone calls from presidents in the region expressing their solidarity, according to his close ally, Sen. Jose Alberto Grillon. The Inter-American Human Rights Commission, which is linked to the Organization of American States (OAS), voiced its concern over Lugo's impeachment. It's a travesty of justice and a trampling on the rule of law to remove a president in 24 hours without guarantees of due process, the commission's executive secretary Santiago Canton told reporters in Washington. Brazilian Foreign Minister Antonio Patriota said on television in Brasilia that Brazil will not respond unilaterally and will seek regional consensus at the UNASUR meeting. About 100,000 Brazilians live in Paraguay - a landlocked, soy-exporting nation of 6 million people - and many of them own companies, large cattle ranches or soybean farms. The two countries jointly run the giant Itaipu hydroelectric dam and Brazil is Paraguay's main trading partner. ”I don't think Brazil should apply any trade sanctions (on Paraguay). The people most affected would undoubtedly be Brazilian business executives, Franco said. Germany's International Development Minister Dirk Niebel met with Franco on Saturday and became the first foreign official to express support for the new government. I'm not a constitutional expert on Paraguay, but as a politician I think the vote in Congress sent a clear political message,” Niebel told reporters in Asuncion. Bundesentwicklungsminister Dirk Niebel said the following…..: ”Paraguay muss einen verfassungskonformen Weg finden, die aktuelle politische Krise beizulegen.............. It totally escapes my German language comprehension how anybody can interpret the above as “Germany admitting the new government” Jun 24th, 2012 - 09:38 am 0 British_Kirchnerist #1 Well thats good to know, Germany accepts the Franco government, coming out of a right wing coup would sound most sinister to those with a sense of history... Jun 24th, 2012 - 01:32 pm 0 Fido Dido ”Paraguay muss einen verfassungskonformen Weg finden, die aktuelle politische Krise beizulegen.............. Meaning: Paraguay must find a way, th
What instrument did jazz musician, Chet Baker play?	Chet Baker \| Biography & History \| AllMusic google+ Artist Biography by William Ruhlmann Chet Baker was a primary exponent of the West Coast school of cool jazz in the early and mid-'50s. As a trumpeter, he had a generally restrained, intimate playing style and he attracted attention beyond jazz for his photogenic looks and singing. But his career was marred by drug addiction. Baker 's father, Chesney Henry Baker,Sr., was a guitarist who was forced to turn to other work during the Depression; his mother, Vera (Moser) Baker, worked in a perfumery. The family moved from Oklahoma to Glendale, CA, in 1940. As a child, Baker sang at amateur competitions and in a church choir. Before his adolescence, his father brought home a trombone for him, then replaced it with a trumpet when the larger instrument proved too much for him. He had his first formal training in music in junior high and later at Glendale High School, but would play largely by ear for the rest of his life. In 1946, when he was only 16 years old, he dropped out of high school and his parents signed papers allowing him to enlist in the army; he was sent to Berlin, Germany, where he played in the 298th Army Band. After his discharge in 1948, he enrolled at El Camino College in Los Angeles, where he studied theory and harmony while playing in jazz clubs, but he quit college in the middle of his second year. He re-enlisted in the army in 1950 and became a member of the Sixth Army Band at the Presidio in San Francisco. But he also began sitting in at clubs in the city and he finally obtained a second discharge to become a professional jazz musician. Baker initially played in Vido Musso 's band, then with Stan Getz . (The first recording featuring Baker is a performance of "Out of Nowhere" that comes from a tape of a jam session made on March 24, 1952, and was released on the Fresh Sound Records LP Live at the Trade Winds .) His break came quickly, when, in the spring of 1952, he was chosen at an audition to play a series of West Coast dates with Charlie Parker , making his debut with the famed saxophonist at the Tiffany Club in Los Angeles on May 29, 1952. That summer, he began playing in the Gerry Mulligan Quartet , a group featuring only baritone sax, trumpet, bass, and drums -- no piano -- that attracted attention during an engagement at the Haig nightclub and through recordings on the newly formed Pacific Jazz Records (later known as World Pacific Records), beginning with the 10" LP Gerry Mulligan Quartet , which featured Baker 's famous rendition of "My Funny Valentine." The Gerry Mulligan Quartet lasted for less than a year, folding when its leader went to jail on a drug charge in June 1953. Baker went solo, forming his own quartet, which initially featured Russ Freeman on piano, Red Mitchell on bass, and Bobby White on drums, and making his first recording as leader for Pacific Jazz on July 24, 1953. Baker was hailed by fans and critics and he won a number of polls in the next few years. In 1954, Pacific Jazz released Chet Baker Sings , an album that increased his popularity but alienated traditional jazz fans; he would continue to sing for the rest of his career. Acknowledging his chiseled good looks, nearby Hollywood came calling and he made his acting debut in the film Hell's Horizon, released in the fall of 1955. But he declined an offer of a studio contract and toured Europe from September 1955 to April 1956. When he returned to the U.S., he formed a quintet that featured saxophonist Phil Urso and pianist Bobby Timmons . Contrary to his reputation for relaxed, laid-back playing, Baker turned to more of a bop style with this group, which recorded the album Chet Baker & Crew for Pacific Jazz in July 1956. Baker toured the U.S. in February 1957 with the Birdland All-Stars and took a group to Europe later that year. He returned to Europe to stay in 1959, settling in Italy, where he acted in the film Urlatori Alla Sbarra. Hollywood, meanwhile, had not entirely given up on him, at least as a source of inspiration, and in 1960, a ficti
Who was the Roman goddess of the Sea?	SALACIA - the Roman Goddess of the Sea (Roman mythology) SALACIA Roman Sea Goddess Sea Goddess The unwilling wife of NEPTUNE , she was forced to marry him after some gentle persuasion with a trident. Her Greek version is called AMPHITRITE . SALACIA FACTS AND FIGURES Location : Italy and Roman Europe Gender : Female In charge of : the Ocean God of : Sea, Seas, Ocean, Oceans Celebration or Feast Day : Unknown at present Good/Evil Rating : Unknown at present Popularity index : 7573 Cite this Link to this page HTML: To link to this page, just copy and paste the text below into your blog, web page or email. <a href="http://www.godchecker.com/pantheon/roman-mythology.php?deity=SALACIA">Godchecker entry on SALACIA, the Roman Goddess of the Sea</a> BBCODE: To link to this page in a forum post or comment box, just copy and paste the text below: [url=http://www.godchecker.com/pantheon/roman-mythology.php?deity=SALACIA]Godchecker entry on SALACIA, the Roman Goddess of the Sea[/url] Cite this article Here's the info you need to cite this page. Just copy the text in the box below. Saunders, Chas, and Peter J. Allen, eds. "SALACIA - the Roman Goddess of the Sea (Roman mythology)." <em>Godchecker</em>. Godchecker.com / CID, 21 Jan. 2014. Web. 20 January 2017. . 21 January 2014 by the Godchecker Team. Editors: Peter J Allen, Chas Saunders References: Coming soon.
In which African capital city are the headquarters of the Organisation of African Unity?	Organisation of African Unity financial definition of Organisation of African Unity Organisation of African Unity financial definition of Organisation of African Unity http://financial-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Organisation+of+African+Unity Also found in: Dictionary , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Organization of African Unity A defunct international organization that promoted economic and political cooperation among African states. Its goals included eliminating colonialism and achieving greater independence from former imperial powers. It was established in 1963 and disbanded in 2002. Its successor organization is the African Union. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: AATPO References in periodicals archive ? Africa Day is celebrated annually to mark the formation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, and the African Union (AU) in 2002. Africans honour women's empowerment This global observance day was initiated in 1989 at the 25th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) with the aim of drawing attention to the ongoing issues and challenges of industry in Africa. UN Africa Industrialization Day - Mobile Payments Pave the Way In line with Pan-Africanism and the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Organisation of African Unity, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Pan African Centre of Namibia (PACON) hosted the mini-conference on the topic "Women, Agriculture and Food Security". Conference on women, agriculture and food security However, with the transition of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) into the African Union (AU), the continent gained a politically significant organisation prepared to take on the numerous issues to be dealt with in the field of peace and security. AU, UNAMID sign $3m funding agreement for Darfur peace projects Africans from the five regions of the continent and the Diaspora as well as guests from around the world on Saturday, May 25 converged at the headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) now the African Union (AU), established in the same city on May 25, 1963. This is Africas time, Dr. Dlamini-Zuma Says as OAU-AU Celebrates 50 Years of Existence Participants will review in the celebration of the establishment of the Organisation of African Unity, which is now called the African Union, their contributions to achieve unity and comprehensive African renaissance as well as their struggle for freedom of the continent.
What instrument did jazz musician, Woody Herman play?	Woody Herman \| Biography & History \| AllMusic google+ Artist Biography by Scott Yanow A fine swing clarinetist, an altoist whose sound was influenced by Johnny Hodges , a good soprano saxophonist, and a spirited blues vocalist, Woody Herman 's greatest significance to jazz was as the leader of a long line of big bands. He always encouraged young talent and, more than practically any bandleader from the swing era, kept his repertoire quite modern. Although Herman was always stuck performing a few of his older hits (he played "Four Brothers" and "Early Autumn" nightly for nearly 40 years), he much preferred to play and create new music. Woody Herman began performing as a child, singing in vaudeville. He started playing saxophone when he was 11, and four years later he was a professional musician. He picked up early experience playing with the big bands of Tom Gerun , Harry Sosnik , and Gus Arnheim , and then in 1934, he joined the Isham Jones orchestra. He recorded often with Jones , and when the veteran bandleader decided to break up his orchestra in 1936, Herman formed one of his own out of the remaining nucleus. The great majority of the early Herman recordings feature the bandleader as a ballad vocalist, but it was the instrumentals that caught on, leading to his group being known as "the Band That Plays the Blues." Woody Herman 's theme "At the Woodchopper's Ball" became his first hit (1939). Herman 's early group was actually a minor outfit with a Dixieland feel to many of the looser pieces and fine vocals contributed by Mary Ann McCall , in addition to Herman . They recorded very frequently for Decca, and for a period had the female trumpeter/singer Billie Rogers as one of its main attractions. By 1943, the Woody Herman Orchestra was beginning to take its first steps into becoming the Herd (later renamed the First Herd). Herman had recorded an advanced Dizzy Gillespie arrangement ("Down Under") the year before, and during 1943, Herman 's band became influenced by Duke Ellington ; in fact, Johnny Hodges and Ben Webster made guest appearances on some recordings. It was a gradual process, but by the end of 1944, Woody Herman had what was essentially a brand new orchestra. It was a wild, good-time band with screaming ensembles (propelled by first trumpeter Pete Candoli ), major soloists in trombonist Bill Harris and tenorman Flip Phillips , and a rhythm section pushed by bassist/cheerleader Chubby Jackson and drummer Dave Tough . In 1945 (with new trumpeters in Sonny Berman and Conte Candoli ), the First Herd was considered the most exciting new big band in jazz. Several of the arrangements of Ralph Burns and Neal Hefti are considered classics, and such Herman favorites entered the book as "Apple Honey," "Caldonia," "Northwest Passage," "Bijou" ( Harris ' memorable if eccentric feature), and the nutty "Your Father's Mustache." Even Igor Stravinsky was impressed, and he wrote "Ebony Concerto" for the orchestra to perform in 1946. Unfortunately, family troubles caused Woody Herman to break up the big band at the height of its success in late 1946; it was the only one of his orchestras to really make much money. Herman recorded a bit in the interim, and then, by mid-1947, had a new orchestra, the Second Herd, which was also soon known as the Four Brothers band. With the three cool-toned tenors of Stan Getz , Zoot Sims , and Herbie Steward (who a year later was replaced by Al Cohn ) and baritonist Serge Chaloff forming the nucleus, this orchestra had a different sound than its more extroverted predecessor, but it could also generate excitement of its own. Trumpeter/arranger Shorty Rogers and eventually Bill Harris returned from the earlier outfit, and with Mary Ann McCall back as a vocalist, the group had a great deal of potential. But, despite such popular numbers as Jimmy Giuffre 's "Four Brothers," "The Goof and I," and "Early Autumn" (the latter ballad made Getz into a star), the band struggled financially. Before its collapse in 1949, such other musicians as Gene Ammons , Lou Levy , Oscar Pe
In 2012 womens’ rights activist Joyce Banda became the first female president of which African Country?	Malawi's Joyce Banda puts women's rights at centre of new presidency \| World news \| The Guardian Malawi Malawi's Joyce Banda puts women's rights at centre of new presidency 'I'm carrying this heavy load on behalf of all women,' says first female president in southern Africa after foiling coup Joyce Banda during her inauguration as Malawi's president. Photograph: Stephane De Sakutin/AFP/Getty Images Sunday 29 April 2012 14.14 EDT First published on Sunday 29 April 2012 14.14 EDT Close This article is 4 years old For 48 turbulent hours she was the victim of a conspiracy that left the future of Malawi hanging in the balance. Then Joyce Banda made a critical phone call to the head of the army, asking if she could rely on his support. He said yes. And at that moment her place in history was assured. "You ask how I feel to be the first female president in southern Africa ?" she said in an interview. "It's heavy for me. Heavy in the sense that I feel that I'm carrying this heavy load on behalf of all women. If I fail, I will have failed all the women of the region. But for me to succeed, they all must rally around." Banda's dramatic rise came when President Bingu wa Mutharika's increasingly autocratic rule was cut short by a fatal heart attack earlier this month. As vice-president, it was her constitutional right to replace him. After overcoming resistance from Mutharika's powerful allies, she has now set about rebuilding the country's shattered economy and pursuing a cause close to her heart: women's rights. The 61-year-old first rose to prominence as a champion of female empowerment , founding organisations including a microfinancing network for thousands of women in rural areas. She says her own experiences of marriage have driven her crusade. "I got married at 22 and remained in an abusive marriage for 10 years," she told the Guardian during a visit to Pretoria, South Africa. "I made up my mind that that was never going to happen to me again. I made a brave step to walk out in a society when you didn't walk out of an abusive marriage.It was mental and physical abuse. "Two years later I got married again to my husband who was a high court judge in Malawi. For the next two, three years I moved from zero to hero: I was running the largest business owned by a woman in Malawi, in industrial garment manufacturing. But when I looked back his fingerprint was all over: if I wanted training, he paid; if I wanted a loan, he came with me. Because of his status in society everything was easy for me, so I had succeeded but I had succeeded because I was privileged. "And that's when it began to worry me. I began to think about those that were in my situation that were not able to walk out of an abusive marriage, or maybe those that did not know where to go, that were in a single headed marriage, or widows. I was thinking what it was I could do to reach out to them." Pointing to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, Africa's first elected female head of state, Banda added: "Africa is changing in that regard and I hope you know that we are doing better than most countries. America is still struggling to put a woman in the White House but we have two, so we're doing fine. This is what people did not expect us to achieve but we have." Compared to her strait-laced predecessor , Banda dresses colourfully – her spectacles have sparkly Dolce & Gabbana designer frames. In the interview, she revealed the inside story of how Mutharika's sudden death pushed Malawi to the precipice of a coup. By 6 April, the news had spread worldwide yet there was still no official confirmation inside Malawi itself. The cabinet met secretly in an attempt to thwart Banda and install Mutharika's brother, Peter, as acting president. Ministers held a press conference "in the middle of the night" on state television, she recalled, "telling the nation that I had no authority to act as president, that they were making arrangements to take over, that after all the president was OK and recovering. And all the while he was dead the previous day at 12 o'clock." On 7 April, South Afri
"Which French painter, a customs official, painted ""The Sleeping Gypsy"", and ""The Hungry Lion""?"	Henri Rousseau \| French painter \| Britannica.com Henri Rousseau J.-A.-D. Ingres Henri Rousseau, byname le Douanier (French: “the Customs Officer”) (born May 21, 1844, Laval , France —died Sept. 2, 1910, Paris ), French painter who is considered the archetype of the modern naive artist . He is known for his richly coloured and meticulously detailed pictures of lush jungles, wild beasts, and exotic figures. After exhibiting with the Fauves in 1905, he gained the admiration of avant-garde artists. Myself: Portrait-Landscape, oil on canvas by Henri Rousseau, 1890; in … © Photos.com/Jupiterimages Early life Rousseau, the son of a tinsmith, came from a modest background. He was a mediocre student, and he left the secondary school in Laval without having completed his studies. He soon entered military service, in which he remained for four years. During his term of service he met soldiers who had survived the French expedition to Mexico (1862–65) in support of Emperor Maximilian , and he listened with fascination to their recollections. Their descriptions of the subtropical country were doubtless the first inspiration for the exotic landscapes that later became one of his major themes. The vividness of Rousseau’s portrayals of jungle scenes led to the popular conception , which Rousseau never refuted, that he traveled to Mexico. In fact, he never left France. Civil service career and early paintings Released from military service upon the death of his father (to support his widowed mother), Rousseau settled in 1868 in Paris. The following year he married Clémence Boitard, the daughter of a cabinetmaker. In Paris he began a career as a petty official, eventually (in 1871) becoming a tax collector in the Paris toll office; from this post came the name by which he was well known in later years, le Douanier (“the Customs Officer”), in spite of the fact that the toll office had no real customs functions. Working as a bureaucrat and busy with family affairs, he still somehow found time to draw and paint. Although no works remain as evidence, he had probably drawn and painted since childhood, and his stated ambition was to be a painter in the style of the academicians of his day. In 1884 he obtained permission to copy paintings at the Louvre. In 1886 he exhibited some of his first paintings, not at the official Salon , which would never have admitted a painter of such naiveté, but at the Salon des Indépendants ; this annual exhibition was established by young painters to allow themselves and others a chance to exhibit free from the narrow official Salon requirements of style and subject matter. Britannica Stories EU Considers Rules For Robots The picture with which Rousseau made his debut at the Salon des Indépendants, Carnival Evening (1886), was a masterpiece of its kind and an impressive beginning for the artist. The approach to representation that he employed in this work is typical of “naive art.” Everything is literally and deliberately drawn—every branch of the trees is traced, the clouds have a curious solidity, and greater attention is paid to the details of costume than to the figures themselves. The design of Rousseau’s painting , however, is effectively poetic, and he achieved a striking quality of atmosphere and mood through his accurate and sensitive observation of the colours of the evening. In spite of this auspicious beginning, Rousseau’s work still went largely unnoticed, except for the consistent ridicule of the critics, for the next seven years. During this period he exhibited some 20 paintings at the Salon des Indépendants, but he remained essentially an amateur, dividing his time among painting, work at the toll house, and family life. His wife, who had been ill for some time, died in 1888, and within several years he lost all of his family except for a daughter, whom he sent to live with relatives. Art & Architecture: Fact or Fiction? This period of personal hardship was also a period of increased artistic activity for Rousseau. An important event in his life at this time was the Universal Exposition held in Par
Who was the famous comic book creation of Frank Hampson?	The Red Moon Mystery (Dan Dare): Frank Hampson: 9781840236668: Amazon.com: Books The Red Moon Mystery (Dan Dare) Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 This shopping feature will continue to load items. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Next Special Offers and Product Promotions Editorial Reviews Review " ... a wonderfully exciting collection of stories, escapism for boys in short trousers stuffed full of catapults and cigarette cards." -- BBC Cult online, review by Nev Fountain, 14 December 2004 " This is brilliant, original science fiction, paving the way for such projects as Star trek and Star Wars..." -- Gatewaymonthly.com October 2004 Read more About the Author Frank Hampson is perhaps best known as the creator and original artist for Dan Dare, but he also illustrated a number of children's books. Dan Dare was first published in the British comic The Eagle in April 1950 and was last published as an ongoing series in 1996 - although Dan had undergone more than a few changes by then. Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here , or download a FREE Kindle Reading App . New York Times best sellers Browse the New York Times best sellers in popular categories like Fiction, Nonfiction, Picture Books and more. See more Product Details Series: Dan Dare (Book 3) Hardcover: 96 pages Publisher: Titan Books (January 1, 2005) Language: English Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.6 x 12 inches Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds By Gord Wilson on September 22, 2005 Format: Hardcover "The dream of space travel is glorious, the contemporary reality is dismal," remarked William Sims Bainbridge in 1976. But nowhere was it more glorious than on the front page of The Eagle, a weekly British boys' paper, in Frank Hampson's visionary comic serial, Dan Dare. The Eagle was published from 1950 through 1969 by the Christian Publicity Society and Hampson also drew a never-rivaled story comic of the life of Jesus of Nazareth called "The Road of Courage." As he says in an interview in this volume, Hampson wasn't religious, but he felt that "young people were getting a rough deal in those years so soon after the end of the war...I wanted to give them something that made the future more hopeful, in human terms." Hampson gave unstintingly, creating one of the most visually arresting comics ever, until the Eagle was taken over by corporate raiders, and the job fell to his friend, an equally fine artist, Frank Bellamy. As with Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers, Dan Dare spun off numerous toys highly valued by collectors (Young, Duin and Richardson devote an entire chapter to Dan Dare in their book, Blast Off!: Rockets, Robots, Ray Guns, and Rarities from the Golden Age of Space Toys, Dark Horse Books), and in its heyday, 60,000 junior spacemen pledged their loyalty in the Eagle Club. Titan Books, UK, has launched an ambitious publishing project to reprint all the color, two-page Dan Dare cliff-hanger strips in beautiful 9" X 12" hard cover, coffee table hardbacks. "The Red Moon Mystery" was the second Eagle serial, after "Pilot of the Future," and was originally published from vol. 2 #26 - vol. 3 #11 of the Eagle. Read more ›
Finland has two official languages. Finnish is one. What is the other?	Introduction to Finnish A short introduction to the Finnish language This is a very concise introduction. There is a much more comprehensive e-book, by the same author: Introduction to Finnish . How does Finnish relate to other languages? The Finnish language, spoken mainly in Finland but also by people of Finnish origin in Sweden and other countries, belongs to the Fenno-Ugric group of languages , which is a part of the Uralian family of languages. Other Uralian languages include: Estonian , which is rather near to Finnish ; Hungarian , which is very different from Finnish, with a fairly small number of related words ; and several languages spoken in Russia, mostly by small ethnic groups. The Uralian family of languages is possibly related to Indo-European languages (such as English, German, Swedish, Latin, Russian, Hindi, etc), but the relationship is highly debatable. The arguments are based on a few similarities which might, according to other scholars, be based on language universals, loanwords, or pure coincidences. – Note that some similarities in vocabularies are caused by relatively new loanwords which were taken into Finnish from Swedish due to strong cultural contacts (only very few words have gone in the opposite direction). There are several structural similarities between Uralian and Altaic languages. However, linguists generally do not regard the undeniable typological similarities as evidence for common origin. See the Finno-Ugrian FAQ , section How are present-day languages related? A language with suffixes Both Uralian and Indo-European protolanguages had a relatively rich system of word flexion, e.g. about six cases for nouns. Typically Indo-European languages have developed towards a more analytic system where grammatical relations are expressed by word order, prepositions, and other auxiliary words rather than word flexion. On the other hand, in Uralian languages flexion has typically been preserved, and in part it has even expanded. Thus, for example, contemporary English has essentially just two cases (nominative and genitive), whereas Finnish has more than a dozen cases . Finnish has also a rich set of verb forms. Thus, Finnish is a synthetic language: it uses suffixes to express grammatical relations and also to derive new words. To take a simple example, the single Finnish word talossanikin corresponds to the English phrase in my house, too. The suffix -ssa is the ending of the so-called inessive case, roughly corresponding to the English preposition in. The suffix -ni is a possessive one, corresponding to my in English. And the suffix -kin is an enclitic particle corresponding to the English word too (and the Latin enclitic -que). An example of verb flexion is kirjoitettuasi, which requires an entire sentence when translated into English: after you had written. There are, however, some tendencies from synthetic to analytic expression in contemporary spoken Finnish. Thus, in free speech most Finns would rather say e.g. mun talossa (with mun corresponding to English my) than talossani, and verb forms like kirjoitettuasi usually only appear in written language – spoken language uses an analytic expression roughly corresponding to the English one. Flexion uses suffixes only in Finnish. Originally the system was simply agglutinative: suffixes were “glued” to words by simple concatenation. (Compare this with e.g. the old Indo-European system of vowel alteration, which still lives in irregular verb flexion like in English sing : sang : sung.) However, due to various phonetic changes, in Finnish suffixes very often cause changes in the word root, causing phenomena which resemble flexion (e.g. juon ‘I drink’, join ‘I drank’), and for several suffixes there are alternative forms. Typical changes in the base word include: final -i in nouns often (but not in new loanwords like grilli) changes to -e- in inflected forms, e.g. the genitive of kivi 'stone' is kiven (with -n as the genitive case suffix) final -nen (which is rather common in adjectives and occurs in nouns, too)
Complete the name of the following American baseball team 'San Diego.......'?	2016 Draft Order \| MLB.com 23 St. Louis Cardinals $2,222,500 24 San Diego Padres (Compensation for Justin Upton, who signed with the Tigers. Detroit forfeited its third-round pick.) $2,191,200 25 San Diego Padres (Compensation for Ian Kennedy, who signed with the Royals. Kansas City forfeited its first-round pick.) $2,159,900 26 Chicago White Sox (Compensation for Jeff Samardzija, who signed with the Giants. San Francisco forfeited its first-round pick.) $2,128,500 27 Baltimore Orioles (Compensation for Wei-Yin Chen, who signed with the Marlins. Miami forfeited its second-round pick.) $2,097,200 28 Washington Nationals (Compensation for Jordan Zimmermann, who signed with the Tigers. Detroit forfeited its second-round pick.) $2,065,900 29 Washington Nationals (Compensation for Ian Desmond, who signed with the Rangers. Texas forfeited its first-round pick.) $2,034,600 30 Texas Rangers (Compensation for Yovani Gallardo, who signed with the Orioles. Baltimore forfeited its first-round pick.) $2,003,400 31 New York Mets (Compensation for Daniel Murphy, who signed with the Nationals. Washington forfeited its first-round pick.) $1,972,100 32 Los Angeles Dodgers (Compensation for Zack Greinke, who signed with the D-backs. Arizona forfeited its first-round pick.) $1,940,700 33 St. Louis Cardinals (Compensation for John Lackey, who signed with the Cubs. Chicago forfeited its first-round pick.) $1,909,500 34 St. Louis Cardinals (Compensation for Jason Heyward, who signed with the Cubs. Chicago forfeited its second pick.) $1,878,000
Famous for crabs, the seaside resort of Cromer is in which English county?	Cromer, North Norfolk Coast, including Cromer Pier, Cromer Henry Blogg Lifeboat Museum Cromer Kiddieland adjacent to the beach Beach lifeguards overlooking Cromer beach Cromer Seafront The Victorian Pier dominates the view of Cromer and there has been a pier or jetty here since 1391. The inevitable happened and various wooden structures were erected and then demolished by the power of the sea. The last wooden jetty was built in 1846, described as a plain wooden structure it was just 70 yards long and was a focus for Victorian gentlefolk, who walked along it day and night. Gales damaged the jetty so much that it had to be dismantled and Cromer was left without a pier. This spurred the 'pier commissioners' to consider a more fashionable and substantial structure. Work commenced on the current pier in 1900 and it was opened the following year, having cost £17,000 to construct. This structure has survived, despite bad damage in 1953, 1989 and in 1993; it is a constant maintenance battle against the battering of salt water. Please note that dogs are allowed on the pier, but not in the Pavilion Theatre or Lifeboat Station. Cromer Pier Cromer Pier as seen from the beach Looking along Cromer Pier towards the Pavilion Theatre Cromer Pier on a busy Bank Holiday In 1905 the pier bandstand was covered to form an enclosed pavilion and the following season the first 'concert parties' performed. In 1908, the floor was covered in Maple to facilitate roller-skating and in 1936, one of the Pavilions most famous shows first appeared - Ronnie Brandon's 'Out the Blue'. Devastating gales in 1953 demolished the Pavilion and wrecked the pier. The Government of the day granted compensation for the rebuilding of the Pavilion and the new 'Theatre' was ready in time for the 1955 season. Today, the annual summer show proudly claims to be the last remaining “end of pier show”. Pier Lifeboat Station and Pavilion Theatre Entrance to the Pier and Theatre In 1923 Cromer Pier was extended to 500 feet, to create a lifeboat station at the end. This modern RNLI lifeboat station, now houses a Tamar class lifeboat and is open to visitors. Free entry allows you to see the lifeboat close-up and learn about Cromer's long history with lifeboats (unfortunately dogs not allowed). RNLI lifeboat, ready for launch Further along the sea-front is a museum that is a tribute to the most famous coxswain of all, Henry Blogg; you can learn of his exploits in the RNLI Henry Blogg Lifeboat Museum, with the centerpiece being a Watson class lifeboat HF Bailey, built in 1935 and served heroically under Blogg in WW2. Coxswain Henry Blogg (1876-1954) was the RNLI's most decorated lifeboatman and during his 53 years of service, with the assistance of his dedicated crew, he launched some 387 times and helped to save 873 lives around the Cromer coast. This fabulous family friendly museum, with its interactive displays, is a great opportunity to learn about one of Norfolk's heroes. Watson class lifeboat HF Bailey Henry Blogg in the Lifeboat Museum Above the museum is the Rocket House Cafe, with great sea views! The entrance to Cromer Pier is a calling point for the Cromer road train, which runs around town and finishes near to the West Promenade car park (seasonal). The route takes you past Cromer's boating lake. Cromer Roadrunner, a road train to the carpark Cromer Boating Lake We now head into Cromer's town centre. The sea-front is full of Victorian buildings with wonderful sea views and a reminder of the Victorian past, when the railway brought visitors to Cromer in search of fresh air. The prosperity of Cromer increased and by 1900, Cromer was in many people’s opinion, the most attractive sea front on the East Coast. Amazingly in just 2 hours and 55 minutes, a steam train would bring Victorian holidaymakers from London Liverpool Street station to Cromer (today it takes about 4 hours). Cromer Seafront Property The Victorian seafront at Cromer One local story tells that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the author of the famous adventures of the detective She
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Which town is the birthplace of Wordsworth and the home of Jennings brewery?	Cockermouth - birthplace of William Wordsworth - YouTube Cockermouth - birthplace of William Wordsworth 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 Jan 14, 2013 Video showing the attractions and some events that are in the small market town of Cockermouth in the Lake District, Cumbria, the birthplace of William Wordsworth, and home to Jennings Brewery. Category
Which TV series made Jonathan Routh famous?	Jonathan Routh: Broadcaster responsible for Candid Camera who wrote The Good Loo Guide and painted nuns - Telegraph Jonathan Routh Broadcaster responsible for Candid Camera who wrote The Good Loo Guide and painted nuns. Routh: since he looked 'like Harpo Marx made up to play Dracula', some critics wondered how his incognito pranks worked Photo: REX FEATURES 8:50PM BST 05 Jun 2008 Jonathan Routh, the broadcaster, artist and author who died on Wednesday aged 80, became Britain's first television prankster in 1960 when he co-starred in Candid Camera, the hidden camera show that became an ITV staple for the next seven years; he also wrote The Good Loo Guide (1968) and later became a prolific, albeit eccentric, painter. In Candid Camera, Routh's hidden lens recorded the chaos resulting from carefully-planned comedy situations – for example, his search for Little Louis, a performing flea accidentally mislaid in a London taxi. Although Routh had imported the Candid Camera format from America, there was something essentially British about it. At its heart lay practical joking which, although often cruel, had been a national sport in the leisured days of the 18th and 19th centuries. With the comedian Bob Monkhouse as host, Candid Camera made Routh a cult television figure as the deadpan agent provocateur with the hangdog aspect, iron nerve and beetle brows who preyed on the unsuspecting. Viewers sent in up to 1,000 ideas for hoaxes a week, most taken in good part by the unfortunate victims. But sometimes Routh's hoaxes backfired. A former heavyweight boxer, Sid Richardson, gave him a black eye, and another unappreciative victim chased him with a crowbar. One show proved expensive for Monkhouse when he tried selling £5 notes for £4 10s [£4.50] in Blackpool. "I thought no one would buy them," he said, "they'd think the money was counterfeit. "The only way I could persuade Candid Camera to try the idea was by offering to use my own money. Unfortunately, I did a roaring trade." In half an hour he was sold out and £50 out of pocket. Usually, Routh's jokes were simple: a talking postbox, a goldfish apparently plucked from its tank and swallowed whole (it was actually a piece of carrot), a flower on a restaurant table that sucked up a diner's drink, or a woman struggling to handle cakes coming off a factory conveyor belt which, unknown to her, was running at twice – and, later, three times – its normal speed. One of Routh's most memorable wheezes was aired in his first Candid Camera programme. A car was run down a gently sloping road into a garage where the attendant was asked to change the oil. When he opened the bonnet there was no engine. The bewildered mechanic looked under the car, in the boot, and even in the back seats, all to no avail. The show became popular with criminals, who posed as Candid Camera staff to mask suspicious behaviour in the course of committing burglaries. On one occasion, Routh and his team were in typically furtive mode when a police car roared up; unknown to them, they had been filming near a bank and an alert onlooker had dialled 999. Routh subsequently took care to notify police when filming his practical jokes. He was born John Reginald Surdeval Routh on November 24, 1927, in Gosport, Hampshire, the only son of a British Army colonel who could trace the family's origins back to one of William the Conqueror's knights. Brought up in Palestine, John won a scholarship to Uppingham, and in 1945 went up to Emmanuel College, Cambridge, where he read history, edited Granta and revived the Footlights dramatic society. He left after his first year without taking a degree, dabbled in journalism and became show business editor of Everybody's magazine. His early excursions into hoaxing included inventing a fictitious 18th-century poet, getting him mentioned in the Times Literary Supplement and in a talk on the BBC Third Programme, and trying, in a taxi, to transport a trunk inside which a man lay groaning; for this he was arrested twice. For two years he presented Candid Microphone on Radio Luxembourg, and in 1957 Ro
Give a year in the life of English printer William Caxton?	William Caxton facts, information, pictures \| Encyclopedia.com articles about William Caxton COPYRIGHT 2004 The Gale Group Inc. William Caxton The first English printer, William Caxton (1422-1491), printed a total of about 100 different works. He also translated some 24 books, all but one of which he printed. William Caxton said that he was born in the Weald of Kent, but his exact birthplace is unknown. In 1438 he became an apprentice to a prominent London mercer, Robert Large. Shortly after Large's death in 1441, Caxton moved to Bruges, where he worked as a merchant for 30 years. His success won him an important place in the Merchant Adventurers Company. He became governor of the English Nation, a company of English merchants, at Bruges. In 1469 he entered the service of Margaret, Duchess of Burgundy, the sister of King Edward IV of England. Margaret asked him to complete an English translation of Raoul le Fevre's history of Troy. Caxton finished his translation during 1471-1472 at Cologne, where he also learned the trade of printing. When Caxton returned to Bruges, he and Colard Mansion set up a printing press. There the first book printed in English was made. It was Caxton's translation of Le Fevre, called The Recuyell of the Historyes of Troye. During his 2 years with Mansion, Caxton also printed his translation of the work of Jacobus de Cessolis, The Game and Playe of the Chesse, a moral treatise on government that he dedicated to the Duke of Clarence. In 1476 Caxton returned to London, where he set up a printer's shop. Wynkyn de Worde became his foreman and, on Caxton's death in 1491, his successor. Among Caxton's early books was an edition of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. He also printed Chaucer's translation of Boethius in 1479. Dissatisfied with his text of the Tales, he issued a second edition about 1484, when he also printed Troilus and Criseyde. About the same time he printed the Confessioamantisby John Gower. Malory's Morte d'Arthur was issued from his press in 1485. King Henry VII asked Caxton to translate the Faits d'armes et de chevalrie of Christine de Pisan, which he printed in 1489. Many of Caxton's books were religious. One of the most important of these was The Golden Legend, an enormous collection of legends of the saints. As a translator, Caxton had to work with an unsettled medium, the English of his time. Recognizing that "English that is spoken in one shire varyeth from another," he sought, not always successfully, to employ "the common terms that do be daily used." Caxton and his successors among the printers did much to stabilize literary English, and especially to regularize its spelling. Further Reading The standard account of Caxton and his work, now somewhat outdated, is William Blades, The Biography and Typography of William Caxton (1877; 2d ed. 1882). There is a simplified biography by H.R. Plomer, William Caxton (1925). George Parker Winship, William Caxton and His Work (1937), provides a brief introduction. A lively essay together with a facsimile reprint of Caxton's preface to his Eneydos may be found in C. F. Bühler, William Caxton and His Critics (1960). Additional Sources Blake, N. F. (Norman Francis), Caxton: England's first publisher, New York: Barnes & Noble Books, 1976, 1975. Childs, Edmund Lunness, William Caxton: a portrait in a background, New York: St. Martin's Press, 1979 1976. Deacon, Richard, A biography of William Caxton: the first English editor, printer, merchant, and translator, London: Muller, 1976. Knight, Charles, William Caxton and Charles Knight; with an introd. by Kenneth Da, London: Wynkyn de Worde Society, 1976. Painter, George Duncan, William Caxton: a biography, New York: Putnam, 1977, 1976. Painter, George Duncan, William Caxton: a quincentenary biography of England's first printer, London: Chatto & Windus, 1976. Pearman, Naomi, The Lincoln Caxton, Lincoln: Lincoln Cathedral Library, 1976. □ Cite this article Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography. MLA Concise Oxford Companion to the English Language © Concise Oxford Companion to the Eng
Which new state was proclaimed at the Gate of Heavenly Peace on 1st October 1949?	Gate of Heavenly Peace in Běijīng, China - Lonely Planet © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap contributors Characterised by a giant framed portrait of Mao Zedong, and guarded by two pairs of Ming stone lions, the double-eaved Gate of Heavenly Peace, north of Tiān’ānmén Square , is a potent national symbol. Built in the 15th century and restored in the 17th century, the gate was formerly the largest of the four gates of the Imperial City Wall, and it was from this gate that Mao proclaimed the People’s Republic of China on 1 October 1949. Today’s political coterie watches mass troop parades from here. Climb the gate for excellent views of the square, and peek inside at the impressive beams and overdone paintwork; in all there are 60 gargantuan wooden pillars and 17 vast lamps suspended from the ceiling. Within the gate tower there is also a fascinating photographic history of the gate and Tiān’ānmén Sq, and footage of military parades. There’s no fee for walking through the gate, en route to the Forbidden City, but if you climb it you’ll have to pay. The ticket office is on the north side of the gate; here you'll need to stow all bags before entering. For Forbidden City tickets, keep walking about 600m further north.
Which actor has been called the French ‘de Niro’?	Robert De Niro - Biography - IMDb Robert De Niro Biography Showing all 194 items Jump to: Overview (4) \| Mini Bio (2) \| Spouse (2) \| Trade Mark (8) \| Trivia (109) \| Personal Quotes (55) \| Salary (14) Overview (4) Robert Anthony De Niro Jr. Nicknames 5' 9¾" (1.77 m) Mini Bio (2) Robert De Niro , thought of as one of the greatest actors of all time, was born in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City, to artists Virginia (Admiral) and Robert De Niro Sr. His paternal grandfather was of Italian descent, and his other ancestry is Irish, German, Dutch, English, and French. He was trained at the Stella Adler Conservatory and the American Workshop. He first gained fame for his role in Bang the Drum Slowly (1973), but he gained his reputation as a volatile actor in Mean Streets (1973), which was his first film with director Martin Scorsese . In 1974 De Niro received an Academy Award for best supporting actor for his role in The Godfather: Part II (1974) and received Academy Award nominations for best actor in Taxi Driver (1976), The Deer Hunter (1978), and Cape Fear (1991). He won the best actor award in 1980 for Raging Bull (1980). De Niro heads his own production company, Tribeca Film Center, and made his directorial debut in 1993 with A Bronx Tale (1993). ( 28 April 1976 - 1988) (divorced) (2 children) Trade Mark (8) Often played characters that were prone to brutal violence and/or characters who were borderline psychotics. Known for method acting techniques with his characters by heavily studying their backgrounds. Mole on his right cheek Often plays violently angry and yet extensively depressed men Frequently works with Martin Scorsese . Intense physical and mental preparation for roles New York accent Often plays antiheroes and/or ambiguous, shifty characters. Trivia (109) After marrying African-American Diahnne Abbott he adopted her daughter Drena De Niro , Abbott's daughter from her previous marriage. Drena refuses to identify her biological father. He also has son Raphael De Niro with Abbott. Had a long-term relationship with African-American fashion model Toukie Smith , sister of the late fashion designer Willi Smith . They have twins sons together. He married his second wife Grace Hightower in 1997, and she gave birth to their son, Elliot De Niro on March 18, 1998. In 1999 the couple renewed marriage vows at their Ulster County farm in New York's Catskill Mountains, but later that year De Niro filed for divorce. Their fallout continued into 2001 as a potential custody battle over their son, Elliott, heated up. However, the divorce was never finalized and they managed to smooth over their troubles. Their second child was born in December 2011 via surrogate. When he was a child, he was an avid reader of playwrights. Growing up in the Little Italy section of New York City, his nickname was "Bobby Milk" because he was so thin and as pale as milk. Turned down the role of Jesus in The Last Temptation of Christ (1988). Was considered for the role of Josh Bakin in Big (1988). Was offered but turned down the role of Sal the pizza shop owner in Do the Right Thing (1989). Son of painter Virginia Admiral and abstract expressionist Robert De Niro Sr. . Despite being raised Presbyterian, Virginia was an atheist for most of Robert's childhood. Robert Sr was raised Catholic but was not religious in any way. After De Niro was born, his father Robert Sr came out as a homosexual and eventually divorced Robert's mother. He formed his production company, TriBeCa Productions, in 1989. In his 1980 Oscar acceptance speech he thanked Joey LaMotta (brother of Jake LaMotta ), who was at the time suing United Artists for the portrayal of him in Raging Bull (1980). After being caught up in a Paris prostitution ring investigation, he, denying any involvement, vowed never to return to France again (1998). Although he is sometimes referred to as an Italian-American actor, De Niro is actually one quarter Italian in ancestry. His father was of half Italian and half Irish descent. His mother was of Dutch, English, Irish, French,
What ingredient gives pasta verde its green colouring?	Green Pasta Glossary \| Recipes with Green Pasta \| Tarladalal.com Green Pasta Glossary \| Recipes with Green Pasta \| Tarladalal.com Viewed 10173 times ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો Description Green Pasta is found on the same aisle as other pasta products. It is dried wide noodle pasta mixed with fresh spinach leaves, which imparts the green colour. This variety of pasta not only enhances the look of the dish but also is of great nutritive significance. How to Select Choose from the various brands available at the grocery store. For good quality green pasta, look for creamy green color without signs of any air bubbles or dark specs. The dark specs should only appear if it due to the type of flavoring agent used. The surface should have a slightly rough matte finish, which helps hold the sauce to the pasta. Don't compromise on good brand, manufacturing and expiry date to avail maximum freshness. Boiling Green Pasta Boil plenty of water in a large pan with 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of oil. Add the green pasta to the boiling water by adding a few at a time. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally and gently until the pasta is tender. Cooking times may vary with the size and the thickness of the pasta. Immediately drain the cooked pasta into a sieve or a colander. Transfer to a bowl of cold water to refresh it. Drain again and keep aside.If the pasta is not to be used immediately, add 1 tbsp of oil to it and toss it. Culinary Uses " Having Spinach in it, serves as a scrumptious and colorful appealing dish. " It goes well with all veggies, just experiment with your choice or favorites and cook with minimal spice for best flavour. " It can be garnished with walnuts or apricots for a crunchy taste. " Just the plain green pasta tastes immensely wonderful with cheese topped and a little bit of mixed herbs sprinkled. How to Store Store it, unopened, in a cool, dry cupboard for six to eight months or as per the expiry date. Dried, fresh, and cooked pasta need to be stored in different ways. Fresh Spinach green pasta will keep for 1-2 days in the refrigerator and can also be frozen. Cooked pasta will keep for 3-5 days in the fridge or freezer. When refrigerating or freezing cooked pasta, be sure it is stored in a well sealed container so that it does not absorb any odors. Health Benefits " Having spinach, increases the Iron content making it healthier and appealing for kids too. " Grain based foods, such as pasta, are a good source of fiber and complex carbohydrates. It provides our bodies with vitamins, minerals and energy. " A very good choice for athletes and women especially for it has spinach in it. " Ideal fortified snack for growing kids, for they will love the colour with its nutritive value. Try Recipes using Green Pasta
Which valley in South Australia produces most of that State's wine?	Australia's wine industry \| australia.gov.au Australia's wine industry Australian food and drink Australia's wine industry In just 200 years, Australia's wine industry has grown from a few small plantings to an industry renowned throughout the world for quality, innovation and depth. In fact, Australia is consistently one of the top ten wine producing countries in the world and is one of the few countries that produces every one of the major wine styles. Jacob's Creek. The origins of our wine industry As Australia had no native grape varieties suitable for wine-making, grapes were imported from Europe and much of the wine produced was shipped back to the United Kingdom. The first known record of successful European grape production in Australia dates from 1791, when Watkin Tench wrote: On 24th January two bunches of grapes were cut in the Governor's garden from cuttings of vines brought three years before from the Cape of Good Hope. The Governor's garden was located in what is now Sydney's Macquarie Street, one of the busiest streets in the city. Shortly after, John Macarthur established the earliest commercial vineyard in the coastal region around Sydney at 'Camden Park'. Early wine production at Lindemans, established in the Hunter Valley (New South Wales) in 1843. Image courtesy of Lindemans. Encouraged by these early successes, between 1820 and 1840 settlers gradually established vineyards in New South Wales, Tasmania, Western Australia, Victoria and finally South Australia. In 1822 Gregory Blaxland shipped 136 litres of wine to London, where it was awarded the silver medal by the forerunner of the Royal Society of Arts. Five years later a larger shipment of Blaxland's wine won their gold Ceres medal. This was to be the first of many international medals won by Australian wines. 1850s gold rush The discovery of gold in eastern Australia in 1852 initially meant a temporary loss of labour from vineyards in New South Wales and Victoria. However, the consequent increase in population saw vineyards expand their operations to supply the demand from diggers. The Land Selection Acts passed in the colonies between 1860 and 1872 led to a rapid expansion of vineyards as land was unlocked for development; between 1851 and 1871 the area under vines increased from 2,510 hectares to 6,880 hectares. Export of Australian wines to England increased dramatically from an average of 31,850 litres a year in the period 1854-63 to 145,600 litres a year in the period 1863-85. 1900-1920s The coming of Federation in 1901 removed trade barriers between the states and further expanded the market for wines. A feature of this period was the emergence of larger, often old-established firms who carried on operations in a number of localities. For example, McWilliams, established in Corowa, New South Wales, was the first to move into the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, soon followed by Penfolds and Seppelt. After the First World War, vines were planted in various soldier settlements which temporarily increased production. Overproduction though, and consequently lower prices for some grape varieties, meant that some vineyards couldn't compete economically and many vineyards collapsed. In 1925, the British government allowed preferential duty for Empire wines, which meant that Australia could economically export fortified wines; this further stimulated the industry. 1940-1950s During World War Two, exports to Britain practically ceased due to lack of shipping space. After the war, exports resumed on a smaller scale. By the 1950s, the wine industry was thriving in Australia, with South Australia the centre of production. The end of the Second World War saw an influx of European immigrants into Australia, bringing new skills in wine production. As new techniques were introduced and developed, and as Australians gained a taste for the newer, finer wines, consumption of wine in Australia grew rapidly. 1970s to the present From the mid 1970s to today, Australia's love affair with wine has continued to grow. The industry is stronger than ever, employing thousa
Who wrote the book Tarka The Otter?	Tarka the Otter (Puffin Modern Classics): Amazon.co.uk: Henry Williamson, Annabel Large: 9780140366211: Books Tarka the Otter (Puffin Modern Classics) Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 This shopping feature will continue to load items. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Paperback Â£6.99 Amazon Prime Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Apple To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. or Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here , or download a FREE Kindle Reading App . Product details Age Range: 9 - 11 years Publisher: Puffin Classics; New Ed edition (29 Jun. 1995) Language: English Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 1.7 x 19.8 cm Average Customer Review: Product Description About the Author Henry Williamson is regarded by many as Britain's finest nature writer. He was born in London in 1895 but his work is rooted in the north Devon countryside where he went to live after being deeply affected by his experiences in the First World War. He published some fifty books, a mix of country stories, most famously Tarka the Otter and Salar the Salmon, and autobiographical fiction, including the fifteen-volume novel cycle, A Chronicle of Ancient Sunlight. He died in 1977. What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
On a French menu what are rognons?	Behind the French Menu: Moutarde – Mustard and Dijon Mustard in French cuisine. Moutarde – Mustard and Dijon Mustard in French cuisine. from Photograph courtesy of RC Designer Travel through France from April through June and you will see fields covered in yellow flowers. You may think, as I originally did, that the yellow was mustard flowers, but ask a few questions and you quickly discover that most of the fields are covered with Rape Seed flowers, Colza in French. Mustard Seeds and Rape Seeds are very close family members and their flowers look practically the same. The mustard seed produces mustard oil and the Rape Seed produces cooking oil; sold in North America and the UK under the name Canola, Canola oil provides about 30% of the Western world’s cooking oil. Trying to sell Rape Seed oil under the same name would be a marketing manager’s nightmare! Additionally, I discovered that France imports nearly 90% of the mustard seeds used for the French production of mustard from Canada; the local mustard seeds are too expensive. Time to blame the Romans again. The earliest cookbook authors with published recipes for mustard were the Greeks and the Romans. They have left us recipes on how to use mustard seeds including some that are not too different to those we use today; the Romans also gave us the origin for the name mustard. To make mustard the Romans mixed newly pressed grape juice, called mustum, with spices that included mustard seeds. This hot sauce was called mustum ardens, mustarden for short, and from this came the name mustard. N.B. Still today freshly pressed grape juice is called must. The Romans and Greeks loved their sauces and while the most traditional Roman sauce was fish based and called Garum there were types of Garum that did include mustard. Other sauces, including varieties of mustard, were also on the table when the Greeks and Romans dined. When the Romans colonized present day Spain in 261 BCE, they quickly realized that to be comfortable they had to import a great deal from home. They brought trees, vegetables, grape vines, snail farming, aqueducts, roads and recipes for sauces including mustard. When 100 years later the Romans colonized France they already knew they had to bring all the requirements for a home away from home. More trees, plants, vegetables, amphitheaters, and sauces, etc. Mustard and Dijon. The sauce called mustard may not have been created in France; however, as early as the 8th century, Emperor Charlemagne is said to have ordered the planting of mustard seeds around monasteries in France and so we know that mustard was part of early French cuisine. A few hundred years later the city of Dijon was recognized as the go-to place for the best mustard in France and from the 14th century, Dijon and its manufacture of mustard were governed by a decree; no second rate ingredients were permitted in the mustard, that was a criminal act. In 1634 the Guild of Mustard Makers of Dijon had articles of association drawn up to regulate their craft; that ensured high standards and by the way kept competitors out. Finally, in the 18th-century improvements in the milling of mustard seed were patented and the creation of the mustard known as Moutarde de Dijon, the Mustard of Dijon was well established. Moutarde de Dijon, Dijon Mustard, is no longer made in Dijon! Today, most diners and purchasers of “Dijon Mustard” do not realize that along with the many other different types of mustard with the name Dijon on the label none are made in Dijon. Over the last 70 years, economics have pushed mustard out of Dijon. Some mustards have left Dijon and almost completely left France as well, and that includes France’s famous “Grey Poupon” mustard. Some Grey Poupon may still be made in France for the French market; however, its place of manufacture is well hidden and I found none in any supermarkets. How one modern Dijon mustard is made. Dijon is the capital of Burgundy and a center for Burgundian cuisine and wines. During a week that a colleague and I were working in Burgun
What word is used in the NATO phonetic alphabet to represent the letter I?	NATO phonetic alphabet \| Military Wiki \| Fandom powered by Wikia Not to be confused with International Phonetic Alphabet . FAA radiotelephony alphabet and Morse code chart The NATO phonetic alphabet, more accurately known as the International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet and also called the ICAO phonetic or ICAO spelling alphabet, as well as the ITU phonetic alphabet, is the most widely used spelling alphabet. Although often called "phonetic alphabets", spelling alphabets do not have any association with phonetic transcription systems, such as the International Phonetic Alphabet . Instead, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) alphabet assigned code words acrophonically to the letters of the English alphabet so that critical combinations of letters and numbers can be pronounced and understood by those who transmit and receive voice messages by radio or telephone regardless of their native language or the presence of transmission static. The 26 code words in the NATO phonetic alphabet are assigned to the 26 letters of the English alphabet in alphabetical order as follows: Alfa, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, India, Juliett, Kilo, Lima, Mike, November, Oscar, Papa, Quebec, Romeo, Sierra, Tango, Uniform, Victor, Whiskey, X-ray, Yankee, Zulu. Some of the 26 words have altered pronunciations: Charlie can be either "char-lee" or "shar-lee", and Uniform is either "you-nee-form" or "oo-nee-form", neither of which is the English pronunciation of the word. Oscar is pronounced "oss-cah" and Victor as "vik-tah" without the 'r', even by people who would normally pronounce it. Papa is pronounced "Pa-PAH" with the accent on the second syllable instead of the first. The code word Quebec is pronounced as French "keh-beck". The ICAO and FAA use the standard number words of English (zero, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine) with four altered pronunciations (tree, fower, fife, niner), whereas the ITU and IMO use ten code words for numbers (nadazero, unaone, bissotwo, terrathree, kartefour, pantafive, soxisix, setteseven, octoeight, novenine). Contents Edit After the phonetic alphabet was developed by the International Civil Aviation Organization ( ICAO ) (see history below) it was adopted by many other international and national organizations, including the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS), and the American Radio Relay League (ARRL). It is a subset of the much older International Code of Signals (INTERCO), which originally included visual signals by flags or flashing light, sound signals by whistle, siren, foghorn, or bell, as well as one, two, or three letter codes for many phrases. [1] The same alphabetic code words are used by all agencies, but each agency chooses one of two different sets of numeric code words. NATO uses the regular English numeric words (Zero, One, with some alternative pronunciations), whereas the IMO provides for compound numeric words (Nadazero, Unaone, Bissotwo...). In practice these are used very rarely, as they frequently result in confusion between speakers of different languages. NATO Edit A common name for this spelling alphabet, "NATO phonetic alphabet," exists because it appears in Allied Tactical Publication ATP-1, Volume II: Allied Maritime Signal and Maneuvering Book used by all allied navies of NATO, which adopted a modified form of the International Code of Signals. Because the latter allows messages to be spelled via flags or Morse code , it naturally named the code words used to spell out messages by voice its "phonetic alphabet". The name NATO phonetic alphabet became widespread because the signals used to facilitate the naval communications and tactics of NATO have become global. [2] However, ATP-1 is marked NATO Confidential (or the lower NATO Restricted) so it is not available publicly. Nevertheless, a NATO unclassified ve
In which film did Marilyn Monroe sing 'I Wanna Be Loved By You'?	"I Wanna Be Loved By You",Marilyn Monroe - YouTube "I Wanna Be Loved By You",Marilyn Monroe Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Jan 6, 2009 THANK YOU FOR 2,000,000 VIEWS!! ^w^!! Marilyn Monroe sings "I Wanna Be Loved By You" in "Some Like It Hot"(Con Faldas Y A Lo Loco,Una Eva Y Dos Adanes) Lyrics: "I Wanna Be Loved By You" I wanna be loved by you,just you, Nobody else but you, I wanna be loved by you,alone, Poo poo bee doo, I wanna be kissed by you,just you, Nobody else but you, I wanna be kissed by you,alone I couldn't aspire, Than to feel the desire To make you my own Paah-dum paah-dum pa-doodly-dum poooo! I wanna be loved by you,just you, Nobody else but you, I wanna be loved by you,alone I couldn't aspire, Than to feel the desire To make you my own Paah-dum paah-dum pa-doodly-dum poooo... I wanna be loved by you,just you, Nobody else but you, I wanna be loved by you, Paah-deedly-deedly-deedly-dum,
Who replaced Anneka Rice on TV’s Treasure Hunt?	Treasure Hunt (2) - UKGameshows Treasure Hunt (2) Cameraman (on location): Graham Berry Video recordist (on location): Frank Meyburgh Broadcast Chatsworth Television for Channel 4, 28 December 1982 to 18 May 1989 (91 episodes in 7 series + 6 specials) Chatsworth Television for Thames (regional), 30 October 1985 (as part of Thames Telethon) Chatsworth Television for ITV, 29 to 30 May 1988 (as part of ITV Telethon) Chatsworth Television for BBC Two, 16 December 2002 to 2 August 2003 (15 episodes in 2 series) Synopsis If someone came up to you and said that Treasure Hunt was an hour of complete arse, not only do they have Tourette's Syndrome, but somewhat ironically they would be almost completely right. Golden girl Anneka Rice with her lightweight (for 1985) radio pack. That's because the show is infamous for Graham the Cameraman's need to film Anneka Rice 's bottom. In jump-suit as well! However, it was a groundbreaking game too, and one of Channel 4's most popular shows of the era, regularly clawing in 7-8 million viewers. A lucky young thing gets to spend quality time with Anneka, thanks to Jim'll Fix It. The game, then. Former BBC newsreader Kenneth Kendall helps two ordinary rich people (the first two contestants were fish farmers from Cornwall) to solve five devious cryptic clues in order to guide "Skyrunner" Anneka, transported by helicopter, around the five places of interest, usually on a 20x20 km map, within 45 minutes. Come on Penny. Give me the clue. Part of the game was that although they could communicate with Anneka via a two-way radio link, they couldn't actually see her. An unintentional difficulty factor was that the radio communications would sometimes break up, completely by accident, at unfortunate times. In the studio, the players have access to lots of reference works and they'll need them because the clues are somewhat cryptic. For example, one clue once was: "In a Seahawk, in a Seahawk, in a Seahawk." the contestants had to work out that an airbase in the area was known as the HMS Seahawk, and at that place was an actual Seahawk plane and inside that was a small model of a Seahawk plane, and the clue was in that. Often homonyms, anagrams, double meanings and other connotations needed to be solved, with a bit of quick research each time, to solve the clues. The plans before the show began. For most of the run of the series, back at the base was TV-AM weather girl and zoologist (a combination you tend to see everyday) Wincey Willis who gave absolutely no help whatsoever save for time checks, giving out the clues in the studio and giving the hint to the Treasure at the top of the show. Part of her job was to track what the helicopter was doing on her big board which seemed fairly pointless, truth be told. Anneka and her crew. What made the show entertaining were the things Anneka had to do to earn the clues and the treasure. Most of the time they just had to go to a certain place, but sometimes the clue is on a character on stage at a packed performance, under the water, in the middle of an Army Assault Course obstacle - that kind of malarkey. We all deserve a well earned break now and then. Even when the contestants were stuck on clues, there was always plenty to look at. The view from the helicopter was interesting (Graham the cameraman always doing his "low shot" to perk up the proceedings), and Anneka tried her best to chip in with solving the clues wherever possible. Bless her. The main problem with the format was that if there was only 3 minutes on the clock, and that the next location was miles away, we just knew they weren't going to make it. This was a bug that was solved in the next similar show in the genre, Interceptor . That said, Treasure Hunt got seven series, Interceptor got one. There's no justice. Skyrunner in the helicopter, Anneka Rice In the final series of the original run, Anneka Rice was replaced by tennis-player Annabel Croft , who went on to do the afore-mentioned Interceptor with the same production team/helicopter crew combo (Chatsworth Television and Castle Air). Annabel C
Which religious building gave the New Vaudeville Band a Top Five hit In 1966?	Fontana Album Discography Fontana Album Discography By Mike Callahan, David Edwards, Patrice Eyries, and Randy Woods Last update: June 1, 2009 Fontana was started in the 1950s in Europe as a subsidiary of the Dutch record company Philips. Shortly after Philips reached a deal with Mercury Records in the US in November, 1961, Mercury established a US version of Fontana in early 1962 as their subsidiary for international recordings. The label initially was almost exclusively an album label, with 23 albums released in 1962 and 1963 and only two singles. The pre-1965 albums were typical of the "international" albums selling in the US at the time, showcasing various countries' cultural music. Mostly, they were modest sellers at best, and forgettable. The exception was Greek singer Nana Mouskouri, who had a large following and a long career in Europe and charted a couple of albums here in the US. Before 1965, there were so few singles released that Fontana used the Smash label's catalog sequence. The first release was Nana Mouskouri's version of "Wildwood Flower" (actually released as the "B" side of "What Now My Love"). It was issued on Fontana 1785 in November, 1962, and made #27 in Chicago, but failed to chart nationally. It was the only Fontana single release in 1962. In 1963, there was also only one 45 issued, Johnny Dankworth's "Hoe Down"/"Sing-Sing-Sing" on Fontana 1841. Dankworth was a British orchestra leader who had had a couple of US chart hits in the 1950s. He recorded several albums in Europe that were released on US Fontana starting in 1964. Of the total album output for Fontana in 1962 and 1963, two of the albums were by Nana Mouskouri, two were soundtracks, and the others were the generic "international" music. In 1964, however, things started heating up. The "British Invasion" was hitting the US, and Fontana had the rights to some of the popular British artists like the Merseybeats, Eden Kane, the Escorts, the Pretty Things, the Others, the Honey Bees, the Spencer Davis Group, and Wayne Fontana & the Mindbenders. Fontana released 22 singles in 1964, many of them US issues of songs that were making the British hit charts. These included the Merseybeats' "I Think of You" [US Fontana 1882, made #5 in UK], Eden Kane's "Boys Cry" [Fontana 1891, #8 UK], the Merseybeats' "Don't Turn Around" [Fontana 1905, #13 UK], the Pretty Things' "Rosalyn" [Fontana 1916, #41 UK], Wayne Fontana & the Mindbenders' "Stop Look Listen" [Fontana 1917, #37 UK], the Pretty Things' "Don't Bring Me Down" [Fontana 1941, #10 UK], the Merseybeats' "Last Night" [Fontana 1950, #40 UK], and the Spencer Davis Group's "I Can't Stand It" [Fontana 1960, #47 UK]. Surprisingly, especially in light of the raging British Invasion going on, not one of these British Fontana hits charted in the US. But in 1964, the US Fontana label also widened their artist roster to include a few American artists, most notably New York pop/jazz singer Gloria Lynne. Lynne did make the charts, with "Be Anything (But Be Mine)" [Fontana 1890], a remake of an old Eddie Howard pop tune which made the US charts in April, 1964, reaching #88 pop and #40 on the R&B charts. It was Fontana's first US national chart record. Other singles issued in 1964 included discs by Johnny Gregory, Al Brisco Clark, the Escorts, Vicki Anderson, Joyce Kennedy (another American singer, lead singer of the group Mother's Finest) the Dell-Mates, Larry Hale, the Honey Bees, Diana Dors, the Others, Paul Nero's Blues Sounds, and ex-Drifters vocalist Bill Pinkney. None of these were successful on the US charts. The 15 albums issued in 1964 on Fontana took a decided turn away from solely ethnic international music and towards pop, R&B, and jazz, including two albums by Gloria Lynne, but by the end of 1964, Fontana had yet to reach the album charts. Fontana's first real hit came in early 1965, with Wayne Fontana & the Mindbenders' "Game of Love" [Fontana 1509], which made #1 in the US and #2 in England. Since Wayne Fontana was born Glyn Ellis, he obviously took his stage name from his record label's n
In mythology who famously competed against Melanion?	Atlanta Atlanta See More Atlanta Pictures > Atlanta 's parentage is uncertain. Her parents may have benn King Iasus and Clymene . She came into the world in the "undesirable state" of being female. As a result, her father had her carried into the woods and left to die. However, a bear found her and adopted her. As she grew older she began to spend time with hunters and was soon the best amongst them. She loved hunting and the outdoors and had no use for a man in her life. She also received an oracle that her marriage would end in disaster. She had no compunction in defending her virginity. When the centaurs Rhoecus and Hylaeus attempted to rape her, she quickly killed them with her arrows. She wished to join the Argonauts , but Jason thought it was ill-fated to have a woman among the crew, fearing problems might occur, similar to those during the boar hunt. Her shooting skills allowed her to draw first blood during the Calydonian Boar Hunt . Her contribution to the hunt was marred when a quarrel over giving her a trophy of the hunt resulted in the death of Meleager and his uncles. At the funeral games honoring Pelias , Atlanta entered the wrestling contests. There, she gained more fame by scoring a victory over Peleus . She achieved enough that her father forgave her for not being a son and allowed her to return home. Once there, he attempted to fulfill his fatherly obligations by finding her a husband. For her to simply refuse might arouse dangerous resentment. Instead she proposed a test. The successful suitor would have to beat her in a foot race. Losing suitors would be beheaded by her. As Atlanta was one of the fastest mortals this appeared to ensure her maidenhood. For quite some time this worked. Some say that she evened the odds by wearing armor while she ran. Others say that she gave the suitors a head start of half the distance. In any case the heads stacked up. Melanion fell in love with her. He knew that he was not fast enough to win the race. So he did what many frustrated lovers had done; he prayed to Aphrodite for help. Aphrodite had a weakness for lovers and a concern about those that rejected romance to the degree that Atlanta did. Aphrodite presented Melanion with three golden apples and a plan. In return, Melanion was to sacrifice to Aphrodite . Melanion then ran his race with Atlanta carrying the apples with him. When Atlanta caught up to him he tossed the first apple at her feet. The sight of the magic golden apple was irresistible to Atlanta . She stopped to pick it up confident that she could make up the time. Soon enough she was once again passing Melanion. He threw the second apple, this time further to the side. Again, she lost time retrieving the apple. As she again caught up the finish line was near and chasing the third thrown apple cost her the race. Despite her resistance, marriage seemed to suit Atlanta . Melanion's happiness and joy was so great he completely forgot his obligations to sacrifice to Aphrodite . As usual when messing up with the gods payback was severe. Aphrodite waited until Melanion and Atlanta were passing a shrine to a god, possibly Zeus . She then hit them with overwhelming desire. Melanion took Atlanta into the shrine and lay with her. At that point, the infuriated god turned them both into lions. This was regarded by the Greeks as particularly poetic as they believed that lions could mate only with leopards. There is one other mystery concerning Atlanta . Somehow, despite her vaunted virginity, she had a son - Parthenopaeus . The father is uncertain. Melanion and Meleager have both been suggested, but both of them were with Atlanta only briefly. Aris has also been put forward as the father. Out of embarrassment, she left the child exposed on a mountain. He was found and raised, eventually becoming a hero in his own right. Atlanta Is also called Atalanta.
Which coastal Scottish Football League team are known as The Honest Men'?	Scottish Team face defeat by Medieval Law — BigSoccer November 20, 2015 It should be a great time to be a fan of Ayr United. Ayr (pronounced ‘air’) had a poor season last year, but are currently top of Scottish League One having already won more games this season than they did last season, and as I’m writing this are on a 13-match unbeaten streak, which is the longest currently in all 4 Scottish divisions. Instead, fans of Ayr, known as the Honest Men, have been dismayed by news that their club is in trouble with the authorities and faces prosecution. Usually, when a club faces prosecution, it’s to do with a financial matter, such as taxes, or that they have breached some law relating to their stadium. That’s not what’s happening in this case. Instead, Ayr have been informed that their club emblem, which has been used since the 1950’s and is emblazoned on their club shirts and all merchandise, has been deemed a heraldic device, and has fallen foul of a law from 1592 relating to heraldry. For those who don’t know, heraldry relates to coats of arms and similar symbols and developed in medieval times as a way to distinguish certain families and organisations. Heraldry has rules about what can and cannot be included in a coat of arms. Scotland is proud of its heraldic traditions, and has a court called the Lyon Court to uphold them; the Lyon Court is the world’s oldest court relating to heraldry that is still operational. The Lyon Court is headed by the Lord Lyon, King of Arms, who has sole discretion on what coats of arms are and aren’t acceptable. In England, misuses of coats of arms are handled by the Court of Chivalry and are seen as a civil matter, though nobody has been brought before the Court of Chivalry in over 60 years. In Scotland however, infractions in heraldry are actually a criminal matter and nobody can legally use any sort of heraldic device without the approval of the Lord Lyon, who has the power to have any unapproved heraldic devices, and anything they are attached to, destroyed. This means that if Ayr make no changes to their emblem, the Lord Lyon could destroy all team kit and merchandise. In theory, Ayr could pay the £3000 and apply to get their badge made official by the Lyon Court, but it is unlikely that application would be successful due to the use of the saltire (the diagonal cross) in the same design and colouring as the Scottish flag; so any emblem with the saltire included suggests some kind of Scottish national institution. Also, the presence of the letters ‘A’ and ‘U’ in the shield would also disqualify it from being approved as no letters are allowed on heraldic devices. So, the options available to Ayr United are to either up with a completely new badge, or, and I think this is the most likely course of action they will take, simply remove the shield around the emblem, which, as stupid as it sounds, would no longer make it a heraldic device. It is believed that Ayr have already ordered all kits and merchandise for the 2016/17 season, so they’ll be hoping that they will be allowed to use their current badge until the 2017/18 season. Ayr aren’t the first Scottish team to be forced into changing their club crest by the Lyon Court. In 2010 Formartine United, a club who play in the Scottish non-leagues, were forced to change their club badge as it contained a saltire. Earlier this year, Airdire United, who are Ayr’s opponents tomorrow, had to change their club badge because of the letters ‘AFC’ on their shield. They changed their badge by simply removing the shield, which puts it beyond the jurisdiction of the Lyon Court. It should be pointed out that the Lyon Court doesn’t spend it’s time looking for emblems in violation of heraldic laws. They only investigate cases which have been brought to their attention by a member of the public. It is believed that Ayr were reported to the Lyon Court by a fan of a rival team – Ayr have a fierce local rivalry with Scottish Premier League side Kilmarnock (though there is a suggestion that an Ayr fan did something similar to Kilmarnock 20 years ago w
The treaty known at The Peace of Westphalia formally ended which seventeenth-century contact?	Peace of Westphalia \| European history \| Britannica.com Peace of Westphalia France Peace of Westphalia, European settlements of 1648, which brought to an end the Eighty Years’ War between Spain and the Dutch and the German phase of the Thirty Years’ War . The peace was negotiated, from 1644, in the Westphalian towns of Münster and Osnabrück . The Spanish-Dutch treaty was signed on January 30, 1648. The treaty of October 24, 1648, comprehended the Holy Roman emperor Ferdinand III , the other German princes, France , and Sweden . England , Poland , Russia , and the Ottoman Empire were the only European powers that were not represented at the two assemblies. Some scholars of international relations credit the treaties with providing the foundation of the modern state system and articulating the concept of territorial sovereignty . The Swearing of the Oath of Ratification of the Treaty of … Photos.com/Thinkstock The delegates The chief representative of the Holy Roman emperor was Maximilian, Graf (count) von Trauttmansdorff , to whose sagacity the conclusion of peace was largely due. The French envoys were nominally under Henri II d’Orléans, duc de Longueville , but the marquis de Sablé and the comte d’Avaux were the real agents of France. Sweden was represented by John Oxenstierna, son of the chancellor of that name, and by John Adler Salvius, who had previously acted for Sweden in negotiating the Treaty of Hamburg (1641). The papal nuncio was Fabio Chigi, later Pope Alexander VII . Brandenburg , represented by Johann, Graf von Sayn-Wittgenstein, played the foremost part among the Protestant states of the empire. On June 1, 1645, France and Sweden brought forward propositions of peace, which were discussed by the estates of the empire from October 1645 to April 1646. The settlement of religious matters was effected between February 1646 and March 1648. The war continued during the deliberations. The decisions Under the terms of the peace settlement, a number of countries received territories or were confirmed in their sovereignty over territories. The territorial clauses all favoured Sweden, France, and their allies. Sweden obtained western Pomerania (with the city of Stettin ), the port of Wismar , the archbishopric of Bremen , and the bishopric of Verden. These gains gave Sweden control of the Baltic Sea and the estuaries of the Oder , Elbe , and Weser rivers. France obtained sovereignty over Alsace and was confirmed in its possession of Metz , Toul , and Verdun , which it had seized a century before; France thus gained a firm frontier west of the Rhine River . Brandenburg obtained eastern Pomerania and several other smaller territories. Bavaria was able to keep the Upper Palatinate , while the Rhenish Palatinate was restored to Charles Louis, the son of the elector palatine Frederick V . Two other important results of the territorial settlement were the confirmation of the United Provinces of the Netherlands and the Swiss Confederation as independent republics, thus formally recognizing a status which those two states had actually held for many decades. Apart from these territorial changes, a universal and unconditional amnesty to all those who had been deprived of their possessions was declared, and it was decreed that all secular lands (with specified exceptions) should be restored to those who had held them in 1618. The Thirty Years’ War. Tashkent Agreement Even more important than the territorial redistribution was the ecclesiastical settlement. The Peace of Westphalia confirmed the Peace of Augsburg (1555), which had granted Lutherans religious tolerance in the empire and which had been rescinded by the Holy Roman emperor Ferdinand II in his Edict of Restitution (1629). Moreover, the peace settlement extended the Peace of Augsburg’s provisions for religious toleration to the Reformed ( Calvinist ) church, thus securing toleration for the three great religious communities of the empire— Roman Catholic , Lutheran, and Calvinist. Within these limits the member states of the empire were bound to allow at least private w
Which number on the Beaufort scale denotes a gentle breeze?	Beaufort Wind Scale Beaufort Wind Scale Developed in 1805 by Sir Francis Beaufort, U.K. Royal Navy Force Sea surface smooth and mirror-like Calm, smoke rises vertically Scaly ripples, no foam crests Smoke drift indicates wind direction, still wind vanes 2 Small wavelets, crests glassy, no breaking Wind felt on face, leaves rustle, vanes begin to move 3 Large wavelets, crests begin to break, scattered whitecaps Leaves and small twigs constantly moving, light flags extended 4 Small waves 1-4 ft. becoming longer, numerous whitecaps Dust, leaves, and loose paper lifted, small tree branches move 5 Moderate waves 4-8 ft taking longer form, many whitecaps, some spray Small trees in leaf begin to sway 6 Larger waves 8-13 ft, whitecaps common, more spray Larger tree branches moving, whistling in wires 7 Sea heaps up, waves 13-19 ft, white foam streaks off breakers Whole trees moving, resistance felt walking against wind 8 34-40 Gale Moderately high (18-25 ft) waves of greater length, edges of crests begin to break into spindrift, foam blown in streaks Twigs breaking off trees, generally impedes progress 9 41-47 Strong Gale High waves (23-32 ft), sea begins to roll, dense streaks of foam, spray may reduce visibility Slight structural damage occurs, slate blows off roofs 10 48-55 Storm Very high waves (29-41 ft) with overhanging crests, sea white with densely blown foam, heavy rolling, lowered visibility Seldom experienced on land, trees broken or uprooted, "considerable structural damage" 11

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