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Who wrote the novel ‘Tess of the D’Urbervilles’? | Pictured: The beautiful farm girl who inspired Thomas Hardy to write Tess of the D'urbervilles | Daily Mail Online comments The TV adaptation of Thomas Hardy's romantic saga Tess of the D'urbervilles is topping the ratings. And now a photograph of the the real-life inspiration for the central character is published for the first time. Augusta Way was 'Tess Durbeyfield' of the novel. In the book, Tess was the eldest daughter in a poor, rural working family - a fresh, pretty country girl with a good heart and a sensitive soul. The middle-aged woman pictured below with her husband, was just 18 when Hardy spotted her milking a cow on a Wessex farm. Historic character: Augusta Way with her husband Arthur Bugler. Years before this picture was taken, Augusta helped inspire Thomas Hardy to pen Tess of the D'urbervilles when she was spotted milking a cow on a Wessex farm He was so attracted to the beautiful teenager that he had her in mind three years later when he wrote his famous novel in 1891. The full title was Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman Faithfully Presented. A four-part BBC adaptation starring Gemma Arterton as Tess started last night. In another photo, Augusta is seen with her daughter Gertrude who was later chosen by Hardy to play Tess in a stage show 33 years after he wrote the book. He selected her for the lead role in the production by the Hardy Players because she looked so much like her mother, who had inspired the character. Her younger sister Norrie Woodhall, now 102, who has found the pictures, said Hardy described Gertrude as 'the impersonator of Tess'. Enlarge Happy family: Augusta, second right, at a picnic with her husband Albert and their daughters Norrie, left, and Gertrude. The daughters went on to star for the Thomas Hardy players, with Gertrude taking the lead as Tess in the play of the book because she looked like her mother She said that the literary great wanted her to go on stage in London with him, but Hardy's wife Florence put an end to Gertrude's acting career due to jealousy. She said: 'Thomas Hardy told us that he used to walk past our mother each day when she was milking. 'She was a beautiful woman. He said himself that the memory must have entered his mind when he was creating the character of Tess. 'So when we did the play years later he cast Gertrude in the role. 'She must have been, for him, a reincarnation of the real Tess in our production. 'Gertrude was very good and wanted to be an actress but Florence put a stop to that.' Hardy first spotted Augusta Way in 1888 when she was just 18. The author, who was 48 at the time, regularly walked past her grandfather's dairy farm on his way to the Kingston Maurward estate near Dorchester, Dorset. Star turn: Actress Gemma Arterton who plays Tess in the BBC 1 adaptation of Tess of the D'urbervilles which started last night. The four-part dramatisation has already attracted millions of viewers Inspired: Author Thomas Hardy who wrote Tess of the D'urbervilles in 1891 Then in 1891 he used his memory of Augusta milking cows when writing Tess. Norrie, who is a member of the Hardy Players today, said: 'Hardy used to walk to Kingston Maurward as the lady who lived there thought he was clever and gave him great encouragement. 'On his way he would walk past a grey manor house where my mother Augusta and three other families lived. 'My grandfather ran a dairy there and my mother and her sisters would sit outside and milk the cows. 'It was before my mother married when she was about 18 years old. She was very beautiful and must have caught his eye. 'I do not believe Hardy ever spoke to my mother though as he was a very shy person. He would never have made advances.' Augusta married Arthur Bugler soon after and went on to have daughters Eileen, Gertrude, Norrie and a son also called Arthur. Norrie and Gertrude joined the local Hardy Players as teenagers and were directed by Hardy himself. Widow Norrie, whose full name is Augusta Noreen, said: 'My mother gave me her name but I didn't look like her and never grew as tall. 'But Gertrude and my moth |
Butt, Barrel and Butterfly are all types of what? | Types Of Hinges | Types Of April 1, 2013 by life Types Of Hinges What are the types of hinges? Hinges may seem irrelevant but they serve a great purpose especially in construction and production. Hinges are used to connect doors to their frames so that they can be opened and closed. Types of hinges differ in their sizes, weight, materials and use. Most especially to consider the size of the hinge to be use to have the perfect fit for the doors. Hinges are made from brass, steel and bronze. Brass hinges are the most expensive in the market because of its good quality. Here are some types of hinges that you can easily avail and find in the market. Butt Hinge These types of hinges are commonly used and are the most affordable of all types. They have two metal plates, that is referred as the ‘leafs’ and they are connected with a steel pin. Its size is from 13mm to 150mm. When putting this type of hinge, its metal plates are usually recessed. The one metal plate is placed on the door and the other one is on the frame. Barrel Hinge This hinge consists of two parts. This is either joined by a steel pin or welded together. This type of hinge is installed to doors that are already assembled with pre- drilled holes on it. The threaded part of a barrel hinge is installed to the pre- drilled holes. It can also be easily dismantled. Barrel hinge is smaller compared to butt hinges and is seldom used. Butterfly Hinge As its name suggests, this hinge forms like a butterfly when the metal plates are opened. This is a decorative hinge that is commonly used on light doors. It is installed like the butt hinge and was popularly used for cabinet doors during the 17th and 18th century. Flush Hinge These types of hinges are not as durable as a butt hinge and are mostly used for light weight door and small boxes. But these hinges do not need to have a recessed surface. So you can easily install and fit this hinges. Continuous Hinge This is also called piano hinge that has two connected, long metal plates. This type of hinge was originally used for piano lids. Its length can reach up to one meter and are cut to desired lengths. This is used for doors that are used heavily like in schools and shopping malls. Its length adds to its durability and can last for a long time. Concealed/ Invisible Hinge This type of hinge is quite difficult to install especially for those who are inexperienced. This hinge is used so that it cannot be seen from the outside or when the door is closed. This is often used in cupboards. This hinge is expensive but very durable. Double Action Hinge This hinge is used for doors that are opened both ways. It is usually used in commercial buildings like restaurants and institutions like hospitals. It has internal spring that is closed when there is tension. Pivot Hinge This comes in pairs and is installed at the top and at the bottom of the door. The top pivot is fastened or connected to the frame or jamb and the bottom pivot is attached to the floor. This type of hinge is used for heavy or big doors. |
The perfume L’Interdit by Givenchy was created in 1957 for which actress? | L`Interdit Givenchy perfume - a fragrance for women 1957 TillyWave Iris and Dark Powder Bomb I find that L'Interdit is all iris, orris, powder, and dark woods. It belongs on the skin of women with lacquered hair, red nail polish, stockings, and white gloves. Not loud at all but reminiscent of older grooming products--powder, white bar soap, lipstick, hairspray on a style that was set at the beauty parlor yesterday, and a few drops of perfume, from a glass dabber bottle, pressed on pulse points. I'm sure that the 20 mls of L'Interdit that I have have started to turn--I cannot detect any strawberry/peach/bergamot/fruit note at all (too bad!) and for a few minutes the floral notes have nailpolish edges. But the aldehyde topnotes are of the old fashioned skanky variety, I do understand the comparison to Chanel no 5, because it smells just like those bottles--skanky, musky, kind of off putting, but interesting if you hang in there because it doesn't last long. I am sure that these notes have aged in themselves, but still, aldehydes don't smell like this today. This perfume really reminds me of Chanel Misia--it is so, so powdery, the violet is prominent, the iris and orris are very dark, and the other florals are faint whispers, and the sandalwood is STUNNING. Beautiful base. L'Interdit wears pretty close to the skin but has good longevity, 6+ hours. Aug 2016 Chanel4Evah Simply Exquisite! The Vintage 1.oz bottle I snagged for a Good price on eBay just arrived today and it is PURE LOVELINESS!!! Very much like No.5 to start, but it becomes less intense and prickly in the dry down, more Elegant and Smooth. No.5 is meant to GRAB your attention, L'interdit is meant to gently seduce your attention! It succeeds Blissfully so! Merveilleuse! Aug 2016 Southern Blonde Vintage miniature dab on bottle. A beautiful spring fragrance of innocence, charm and sweetness. This was made for Audrey Hepburn to wear and she wore it well. Unselfishly she allowed other women to experience this beauty and when it hit the fragrance market in the 50's and 60's it was immediately hailed as a successor to Chanel No. 5. It has a few things in common. This is a French perfume and it has aldehydes and roses but in my opinion it's sweeter, softer and more enjoyable. Also it lacks the musk in No. 5. This is just a lovely youthful perfume for girls. I smell the peach and strawberry fruity sweet concentrated fruit. Because of those aldehydes however and the big strawberry as well as the rose it becomes slightly like a beauty salon scent. It definitely does smell of nail polish. In fact I had my own red nail polish bottle open to smell it and then smelled L'Interdit to see if the scents matched up. They do but this is a softer sort of nail polish scent. I like nail polish though. The fragrance lasts a long time and softens as it dries down. It then becomes like soft rose powder and violets, iris. Then it turns into a light sandalwood. Classy, beautiful, timeless, soulful and sweet like Audrey Hepburn. May 2016 RosieRachel Enchanting. I sought out a sample of L'Interdit because of Audrey Hepburn, and I've been in love with it ever since. I am now fortunate enough to own a bottle and I consider this the gem of my tiny collection. Givenchy really has captured the essence of a stylish Hepburn, as this is elegant, graceful and feminine. I understand why she loved it so much. The opening is characterised by soft, soapy aldehydes, followed by the sweetest, most beautiful strawberry you can imagine. The strawberry in this perfume is my absolute favourite. The warmth of my skin then brings out a softly sweet peach, before the heart of a feather-weight floral powder, which is so incredibly delicate, and a beautiful, creamy sandalwood-amber dry-down to finish. I consider this the most perfect "posh hand cream scent" I've ever encountered. It settles very well on my skin, and is never too overwhelming, impeccably well-blended and quintessentially French. Soft to moderate sillage, longevity is for about 6 hours. Love. Apr SuzanneS French feminine wiles in iconic Givenchy |
‘Viernes’ is Spanish for which day of the week? | Grammar Grammar Google Ads block to desktop version (300×600) Days of the Week The written lesson is below. Links to quizzes, tests, etc. are to the left. In Spanish-speaking countries, the week begins on Monday. lunes Notice that the days of the week are not capitalized. lunes The days of the week are all masculine. el lunes el sábado el domingo When used with the days of the week, the definite article has the special meaning “on.” No trabajo el lunes. I don’t work on Monday. No trabajo los martes. I don’t work on Tuesdays. Hay una fiesta el miércoles. There is a party on Wednesday. Hay muchas fiestas los viernes. There are many parties on Fridays. Days of the week ending in -s do not change form in the plural. Only the article changes. el lunes el domingo los domingos Use the verb ser to express the day. You will soon learn more about this verb. For now, simply realize that the word “es” is a conjugation of that verb, and is the correct verb in this use. ¿Qué día es hoy? Mañana es martes. Tomorrow is Tuesday. Notice that the following actions do not occur in the present, but rather in the near future. Salimos el lunes. Mañana es domingo. Tomorrow is Sunday. In Spanish, the present tense of the indicative is sometimes used to express the near future. English does this too. Salimos el lunes. |
Who starred as mathematician John Nash in the 2001 film ‘A Beautiful Mind’? | 'Beautiful Mind' mathematician John Nash killed in crash - BBC News BBC News 'Beautiful Mind' mathematician John Nash killed in crash 24 May 2015 Close share panel Media captionThe BBC's Caroline Hawley looks back at the life of John Nash US mathematician John Nash, who inspired the Oscar-winning film A Beautiful Mind, has died in a car crash with his wife, police have said. Nash, 86, and his 82-year-old wife Alicia were killed when their taxi crashed in New Jersey, they said. The mathematician is renowned for his work in game theory, winning the Nobel Prize for Economics in 1994. His breakthroughs in maths - and his struggles with schizophrenia - were the focus of the 2001 film. Russell Crowe, who played him, tweeted : "Stunned... My heart goes out to John & Alicia & family. An amazing partnership. Beautiful minds, beautiful hearts." The film's director, Ron Howard, also tweeted his tribute to the "brilliant" John Nash and his "remarkable" wife. Alicia Nash helped care for her husband, and the two later became prominent mental health advocates. Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Game theorist John Nash (left) was portrayed by Russell Crowe in the 2001 film A Beautiful Mind The two were thrown from their vehicle, police said. Media reports said the couple may not have been wearing seatbelts when they crashed. Their taxi driver, and a passenger in another car, were also injured. 'Genius' Born in Bluefield, West Virginia, Nash first studied in Pittsburgh before moving to Princeton. His recommendation letter contained just one line: "This man is a genius." Nash married Alicia Larde in 1957, after publishing some of his breakthrough works in game theory, which is the mathematical study of decision-making. But he developed severe schizophrenia soon after, and Alicia had him committed for psychiatric care several times. The couple divorced in 1962. Image copyright Reuters Image caption Nash and his wife attended the Oscars in 2002 "I was disturbed in this way for a very long period of time, like 25 years," Nash said in an interview on the Nobel website. The two stayed close, and his condition had begun to improve by the 1980s. They remarried in 2001. The President of Princeton, Christopher Eisgruber, said he was "stunned and saddened" to hear of their deaths. "John's remarkable achievements inspired generations of mathematicians, economists and scientists who were influenced by his brilliant, groundbreaking work in game theory," he said. Even this week, Nash received the Abel Prize , another top honour in the field of mathematics. Nash Equilibrium, by John Moriarty, Manchester University Great new mathematical ideas have a balance to strike - they must be precise enough to allow detailed conclusions to be drawn, and yet sufficiently loose that they can be useful in a wide range of problems. The Nash Equilibrium, for which he won a Nobel Prize, is just such an idea. It offered something truly new - the ability to analyse situations of conflict and co-operation and produce predictions about how people will behave. Nash's famous equilibrium has grown to be perhaps the most important idea in economic analysis and has found application in fields as diverse as computing, evolutionary biology and artificial intelligence. More recently it has been used in studies of corruption and also name-checked amidst the Greek financial crisis. |
What is the first day of Lent called? | BBC - Religions - Christianity: Lent Shrove Tuesday Pancakes © Shrove Tuesday is the day before Lent starts: the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. It's a day of penitence, to clean the soul, and a day of celebration as the last chance to feast before Lent begins. Shrove Tuesday is sometimes called Pancake Day after the fried batter recipe traditionally eaten on this day. But there's more to Shrove Tuesday than pigging out on pancakes or taking part in a public pancake race. The pancakes themselves are part of an ancient custom with deeply religious roots. Penitence Shrove Tuesday gets its name from the ritual of shriving that Christians used to undergo in the past. In shriving, a person confesses their sins and receives absolution for them. When a person receives absolution for their sins, they are forgiven for them and released from the guilt and pain that they have caused them. In the Catholic or Orthodox context, the absolution is pronounced by a priest. This tradition is very old. Over 1000 years ago a monk wrote in the Anglo-Saxon Ecclesiastical Institutes: In the week immediately before Lent everyone shall go to his confessor and confess his deeds and the confessor shall so shrive him. Anglo-Saxon Ecclesiastical Institutes Shrove Tuesday celebrations Shrove Tuesday is a day of celebration as well as penitence, because it's the last day before Lent. Lent is a time of abstinence, of giving things up. So Shrove Tuesday is the last chance to indulge yourself, and to use up the foods that aren't allowed in Lent. Giving up foods: but not wasting them During Lent there are many foods that some Christians - historically and today - would not eat: foods such as meat and fish, fats, eggs, and milky foods. So that no food was wasted, families would have a feast on the shriving Tuesday, and eat up all the foods that wouldn't last the forty days of Lent without going off. The need to eat up the fats gave rise to the French name Mardi Gras ('fat Tuesday'). Pancakes became associated with Shrove Tuesday as they were a dish that could use up all the eggs, fats and milk in the house with just the addition of flour. The origin of pancake racing Pancake races are thought to have begun in 1445. A woman had lost track of the time on Shrove Tuesday, and was busy cooking pancakes in her kitchen. Suddenly she heard the church bell ringing to call the faithful to church for confession. The woman raced out of her house and ran all the way to church; still holding her frying pan and wearing her apron. Going for gold in the pancake Olympics One of the most famous pancake races is held at Olney in Buckinghamshire over a 415 yard course. The rules are strict; contestants have to toss their pancake at both the start and the finish, as well as wearing an apron and a scarf. The race is followed by a church service. Since 1950 Olney has competed with Liberal in Kansas, which holds an identical race, to see which town can produce the fastest competitor. After the 2000 race, Liberal was leading with 26 wins to Olney's 24. Ash Wednesday Ash cross marked on forehead © Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent for Western Christian churches. It's a day of penitence to clean the soul before the Lent fast. Roman Catholic, Anglican, and some other churches hold special services at which worshippers are marked with ashes as a symbol of death and sorrow for sin. Ash Wednesday services The service draws on the ancient Biblical traditions of covering one's head with ashes, wearing sackcloth, and fasting. The mark of ashes In Ash Wednesday services churchgoers are marked on the forehead with a cross of ashes as a sign of penitence and mortality. The use of ashes, made by burning palm crosses from the previous Palm Sunday, is very symbolic. God our Father, you create us from the dust of the earth. Grant that these ashes may be for us a sign of our penitence, and a symbol of our mortality. Traditional Ash Wednesday prayer Anointing with ashes © The minister or priest marks each worshipper on the forehead, and says remember you are dust and unto dust you shall return, or |
Which is the second largest state in the US? | 10 Largest States In The United States - 10 Most Today 10 Largest States In The United States Lists Of Countries The following list contains the 10 largest states in the USA, by area 1. Alaska – 1,723,337 km2 (665,384 mi2) – Alaska is by far the largest state in the USA. It’s also the largest state by land area and by water area Alaska – the largest state in the USA 2. Texas – 695,662 km2 (268,596 mi2) – The Lone Star State is the second largest state, but it’s less than half the size of Alaska Texas – second largest state in the USA 3. California – 423,967 km2 (163,694 mi2) – The Golden State is the third largest state in the United States The Golden State is the third largest state in the United States 4. Montana – 380,831 km2 (147,039 mi2) – Montana, nicknamed The Treasure State, is the fourth largest state Largest States In The United States: Montana is fourth largest 5. New Mexico – 314,917 km2 (121,590 mi2) New Mexico: 5th largest state 6. Arizona – 295,234 km2 (113,990 mi2) – The Copper State, home to the Grand Canyon, is the 6th largest state Arizona: 6th largest state 7. Nevada – 286,380 km2 (110,571 mi2) – The Silver State, home to Las Vegas, is the 7th largest state Nevada: 7th largest state in the United States 8. Colorado – 269,601 km2 (104,093 mi2) Largest States In The United States: 8th place: Colorado 9. Oregon – 254,799 km2 (98,378 mi2) – The Beaver State is less than 1/6 of Alaska Largest States In The United States: 9th place: Oregon 10. Wyoming – 253,335 km2 (97,813 mi2) – The Equality State closes our list with almost the same area as Oregon 10th largest state in the United States: Wyoming |
The ‘Brabazon Course’ is the main tournament course of which British golf resort? | Award Winning Ryder Cup Golf Courses at The Belfry PGA Golf Academy Our Courses The Belfry has become synonymous with golf and is a Mecca for both professional and amateur players. Located just outside of Birmingham, our golf courses are easy to access and attract players from across the UK and further afield. Host to more Ryder Cup matches than any other venue in the world, and steeped in tournament history, our three stunning courses, sculpted from acres of lush North Warwickshire countryside, have provoked some of the most dramatic moments in the history of the sport. The Brabazon The majestic fairways and carpet-smooth greens of The Brabazon form a world-famous stage on which some of golf’s most exhilarating dramas have played out. Its meticulous design involves tight fairways, perilous bunkers, lakes and fast undulating greens, creating iconic holes that have challenged some of the games greatest. As you’d expect, it’s a challenging golf course, but a must-play for anyone who’s serious about the sport. Walk in the footsteps of golfing legends… Seve’s historic drive onto the 10th green, Sam Torrance’s famous putt that won the 1985 Ryder Cup match for the European Team or Christie O’Connor Jr’s belligerent 2 iron across the lake at the 18th. More recent changes have seen the 6th hole become one of the most demanding, rated highly by modern-day great Lee Westwood. To book a tee time on The Brabazon click here PGA National With its inland links appearance, this championship golf course presents a unique challenge thanks to hard and fast running fairways, undulating greens, severe run-offs and its 70 strategically placed cavernous bunkers. The PGA National, having hosted two European Tour events, is one of the West Midlands’ finest golf courses, and fast becoming one of the top courses in the United Kingdom. Recognised by the PGA as a world-class tournament course and the only PGA branded course in England, the PGA National is a must for golfers who enjoy the creativity and shot-making required for links golf. To book a tee time on the PGA National click here The Derby The Derby is a parkland course with far-reaching views across the Warwickshire countryside, strategically placed bunkers, water hazards and well-designed risk and reward holes. The Derby offers a gentle challenge and is perfect for players of all levels. Also designed by Peter Alliss and Dave Thomas the course demands accuracy right from the 1st tee, not to mention good club selection and intelligent course management. |
The Clee hills are in which English county? | Brown Clee Hill | Brown Clee Hill (1,772 ft) is the highest … | Flickr Tony Garofalo By: Tony Garofalo Brown Clee Hill Brown Clee Hill (1,772 ft) is the highest point in the English county of Shrophsire. It is located 8.5 miles north-east of Ludlow (“Hill by the Noisy Stream”) and belongs to a range of hills known as the Clee Hills (“Bell-shaped Hills” or “Rounded Hills”). The Clee Hills run for some 15 miles in a north-to-south direction and lie within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Brown Clee Hill consists of two principal tops and on both of these there once stood an Iron Age hill fort. The summit is located at the northern end of the hill and is called Abdon Burf (“Abba’s Farmstead Fort”) and the lower southern top is called Clee Burf (“Clee Fort”). The eastern slopes of Brown Clee Hill are extensively wooded but the western slopes are grassy and here much of the area is Open Access Land. The geology of the hill is very different from that of the nearby Church Stretton (“Street Town with a Church”) Hills. The rocks hereabouts are much more recent and consist largely of Old Red Sandstone, capped with lava that has prevented erosion of the coal measures. As a consequence, Brown Clee Hill has been extensively quarried and the last of the quarries only closed during the 1940s. Sadly the hill forts on both Abdon Burf and Clee Burf were badly damaged by the quarrying activities but lower down on the western flanks of the hill there is a third Iron Age hill fort called Nordy Bank. This large fort has survived almost intact and is thought to have been occupied up until the time of the Roman invasion. In more recent times, telecommunication masts have been installed on both Abbon Burf and Clee Burf that play a role in air traffic control. Before they were built the hill claimed quite a tally of air crash victims and a memorial on the southern slopes of Abdon Burf commemorates the 23 Allied and Luftwaffe aircrew who were killed here during World War 2. Brown Clee Hill is probably best climbed from the west, starting near Clee St Margaret. A short but pleasant circuit of only approximately 7 miles can be made, taking in the summits of Clee Burf and Abdon Burf and returning via The Five Springs and Nordy Bank hill fort. The hill really is a superb viewpoint and on a clear day Snowdonia, Pumlumon ( www.flickr.com/photos/67668518@N08/8748621334/in/photostr... ), the Brecon Beacons, the Malvern Hills and the Cotswalds can all be espied. The picture I have uploaded was taken looking northwards towards Abdon Burf from near the top of Clee Burf. Done |
What does ‘Habeas corpus’ translate to in English? | Literal Translation of Carpe Diem and Habeas Corpus Carpe Diem and Habeas Corpus: Literal Translation of Common Latin Phrases written by: John Garger • edited by: Rebecca Scudder • updated: 9/13/2013 Carpe Diem and Habeas Corpus are two of the most common Latin phrases in English. Learn the literal translations and meanings of the Latin phrases Carpe Diem and Habeas Corpus. slide 1 of 4 There is no doubt that Latin carries with it a certain air of sophistication, education, and class. Ironically, this air is due to the use of the Latin language long after it was considered a dead language, i.e. one that was no longer spoken as a primary language of a people. The roots of Latin’s association with education and science began in the mid-second millennium, when knowledge started to proliferate to the masses through printed material and literacy was on the rise. About this time, the modern university was born, which eventually eliminated the mentorship model of education. Latin, the primary language of the church and all things academic, naturally became associated with education and science throughout Europe. Today, Latin survives as a throwback to this tradition in the many phrases and mottoes used by universities and institutions. Many Latin phrases are also used in everyday language. slide 2 of 4 Carpe Diem This popular Latin phrase has been popularized in books, movies, and other media, but the original source of this phrase is ancient; It is from Horace’s (65-8 BC) Odes, a collection of his poems. The original line reads: Carpe diem quam minimum credula postero. (seize the day and place no trust in tomorrow.) From a student’s perspective, “Carpe diem" is a simple construction consisting of a verb in the imperative mood and a noun in the accusative case . “Carpe" is from the third conjugation verb “carpo" (carpere, carpsi, carptum) meaning to “pluck" or “divide." However, Horace’s use of the word, given the complete sentence above, was metaphorically intended to imply enjoyment or fulfillment. Hence, the word is often translated as “seize" to avoid confusion had a literal translation been used instead. Certainly “pluck the day" makes no literal sense in English. Recall that third conjugation verbs form the present imperative simply by taking the present stem of the verb. In this case, the stem of the verb “carpo" is “carpe." To pluralize this phrase, recall that the plural imperative is formed by dropping the –e and adding –ite. In this case, we would have “carpite." (As a technical note, it is not that the –e is dropped as it is that the –e changes to an –i– with the addition of the –te to indicate that the command is intended for two or more people). “Diem" is simply the accusative singular of “dies" meaning “day." It is in the accusative case because it is acting as a direct object of the action of the sentence; it is indicating what the listener or reader should seize. Recall that since the imperative mood indicates a command, it is always considered to be in the second person. There are no first or third person imperative mood forms because commands are given directly to the listener or reader. What “carpe diem" is really saying is: Hey, you (singular)! Seize the day! As a side note, the word “carpo" meaning to pluck or divide is the derivative of the word “carpal" in “carpal tunnel." The carpal tunnel is a passageway through which nerves of the hand pass. It is here that we see how the literal meaning of “carpo", to divide, also finds its way into English. slide 3 of 4 Habeas Corpus In legal terms, a habeas corpus is an action that protects an individual from unlawful detention. It prevents an agency from holding an individual without reason. Like many legal terms, habeas corpus is derived from Late (or New) Latin , not the Classical Latin most often taught in high schools and colleges. Nevertheless, its form is exactly like that of Classical Latin and serves to illustrate two important grammatical constructions. A literal translation of habeas corpus found in many lega |
Which men’s sport was transferred permanently from the Summer Olympics to the Winter Olympic Games from 1924? | Olympic Games | Ice Hockey Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Medalists Ice hockey tournaments have been staged at the Olympic Games since 1920. The men's tournament was introduced at the 1920 Summer Olympics and was transferred permanently to the Winter Olympic Games programme in 1924. The women's tournament was first held at the 1998 Winter Olympics . The Olympic Games were originally intended for amateur athletes until 1988, and the National Hockey League (NHL) did not allow its players to compete until 1998. From 1924 to 1988, the tournament started with a round-robin series of games and ended with the medal round. Medals were awarded based on points accumulated during that round. The games of the tournament follow the rules of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), which differ slightly from the rules used in the NHL . The tournament follows the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) rules on Use of performance enhancing drugs and the IIHF maintains a Registered Testing Pool, a list of top players who are subjected to random in-competition and out-of-competition drug tests. Several players have tested positive for banned substances since the 1972 Winter Olympics . In the men's tournament, Canada was the most successful team of the first three decades, winning six of seven gold medals. Czechoslovakia , Sweden and the United States were also competitive during this period and won multiple medals. Between 1920 and 1968, the Olympic hockey tournament was also counted as the Ice Hockey World Championship for that year. The Soviet Union first participated in 1956 and overtook Canada as the dominant international team, winning seven of the nine tournaments in which they participated. The United States won gold medals in 1960 and in 1980 , which included their " Miracle on Ice " upset of the Soviet Union. Canada went 50 years without a gold medal, before winning one in 2002 , and following it up with another in 2010 . Other nations to win gold include Great Britain in 1936 , the Unified Team in 1992 , Sweden in 1994 and 2006 and the Czech Republic]] in 1998 . Other medal-winning nations include Switzerland,Germany,Finland and Russia]]. In 1986, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) voted to allow all athletes to compete in Olympic Games held after 1988. The NHL was initially reluctant to allow its players to compete because the Olympics are held in the middle of the NHL season, and the league would have to halt play if many of its players participated. However, NHL players were allowed to compete starting in 1998. The format of the tournament was adjusted to accommodate the NHL schedule; a preliminary round was played without NHL players or the top six teams—Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, Russia, Sweden and the United States—followed by a final round which included them. The tournament format was changed again in 2006; every team played five preliminary games with the full use of NHL players. In July 1992, the IOC voted to approve women's hockey as an Olympic event; it was first held at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. The Nagano Organizing Committee was hesitant to include the event because of the additional costs of staging the tournament, but an agreement was reached that limited the field to six teams, and ensured that no additional facilities would be built. The Canadian and American teams have dominated the event, typically losing only to each other. The United States won the first tournament in 1998, while Canada won in 2002, 2006 and 2010. Contents Edit The first Olympic ice hockey tournament took place at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp , Belgium . [1] At the time, organised international ice hockey was still relatively new. [2] The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), the sport's governing body, was created on May 15, 1908, under the name Ligue Internationale de Hockey sur Glace. [3] At the 1914 Olympic Congress in Paris, ice hockey was added to the list of optional sports that Olympics organisers could include. [4] The decision to include ice hockey for the 1920 Summer Olympics wa |
In 1930, Australian cricketer Don Bradman scored a world record how many runs in 415 minutes at Sydney Cricket Ground? | Don Bradman | australia.gov.au Australia.gov.au Helping you find government information and services Search form Portrait of Don Bradman, 1930-39, gelatin silver. Image courtesy of the National Library of Australia: nla.pic-an23251485. Sir Donald Bradman is an Australian sporting legend. No other sportsperson in Australian history has captured the respect and admiration of the sporting public the way 'The Don', the cricketer from Bowral in the State of New South Wales (NSW), has done. During his 21 years of first-class cricket, Bradman achieved everything that was possible in the sport - he captained his South Australian Sheffield Shield team; was a State selector; Test selector; and captain of the Australian Team for almost a decade, including of the 1948 Australian Test team known as The Invincibles. Bradman averaged a century - 100 runs - once in every three innings he played. His batting averages are revered. In his first international tour (1930) Bradman made 2960 runs (with a batting average of 98.66), including 10 centuries. In his final tour 18 years later, he made 2428 runs with an 89.92 batting average, including 11 centuries. When he retired in 1948, Bradman's legacy to the cricketing world was a remarkable Test batting average of 99.94. The tributes to Bradman kept coming after he retired. In 1949 he became the only Australian cricketer to be knighted. And in 1988 the Australian Confederation of Sport voted him greatest male athlete of the past 200 years. In 1960 Bradman became the first former Test player to be elected chairman of the Australian Board of Control. He continued to serve cricket as a selector and a member of the Board, including as chairman, for two terms. On 16 June 1979 he was invested as a Companion of the Order of Australia. According to Bradman's official web site, this famous cricketer also holds other awards, including: Sportsman of the Century; Captain of the Greatest Team of the Century (1948 Australian cricket team); Wisden Cricketer of the Century; Captain of the Australian Cricket Team of the Century; nominated in the top ten world sports figures of the century by the World Confederation of Sport; and elected in the top 100 world figures of the twentieth century - one of only two Australians to be included. Don Bradman leading his team onto the field at the start of Bradman Testimonial match, Melbourne, December 1948, negative: b&w. Image courtesy of the National Library of Australia: nla.pic-an23751614. Donald George Bradman was born on 27 August 1908 in the NSW country town of Cootamundra, moving to Bowral in the Southern Highlands of NSW two and a half years later with his family. He attended Bowral Public School and spent many hours during his childhood playing backyard cricket with a golf ball and a cricket stump. As a teenager Bradman played cricket for his school and county, coming to the attention of state and national selectors. In 1928 Bradman made his Test cricket debut for Australia, which was the beginning of his celebrated and record-breaking career. In a Sheffield Shield match at the Sydney Cricket Ground in January 1930, Bradman, at 21 years of age, broke the world's batting record for the highest score in first-class cricket by smashing the previous record of 437 runs held by Bill Ponsford. Bradman scored 452 runs not out in just 415 minutes. At the same time he also made 1000 runs for the season. This remarkable performance launched Bradman's international career with his inclusion in the team to tour England. Fans saw him smash many more records. For example, in the Third Test at Leeds Bradman broke the world Test batting record with 334 runs, scoring 309 runs in a day; and in the Fifth Test he scored 232 runs to have a series Test aggregate of 974 runs at a batting average of 139.14. When he returned to Australia - still only 21 years old - Bradman was already an Australian legend. Writing in the Bradman Albums he said: In a long career there are many outstanding memories but I suppose the opening day of the Third Test at Leeds must rank as the greatest in my cri |
The dairy product ‘Skyr’ originated in which country? | Icelandic dairy company, producer of skyr & other healthy dairy products - Mjólkursamsalan Skyr.is Iceland's Best Kept Secret Our Skyr is the only product made with Original Icelandic Skyr Cultures. But what does that really mean? The art of making Skyr is especially noteworthy. Skyr is made from skimmed milk which is a naturally fat free milk product. When making Skyr a large amount of milk is used but about three to four times more milk is needed to produce one can of skyr than one can of yogurt. We strive to stay close to Icelandic roots and traditions by using the Original Icelandic Skyr Cultures. The distinctive Skyr Cultures ensure the connection to Skyr‘s origin – that is Iceland. Making it the original and most delectable Skyr there is. That beeing said, the Skyr Cultures might just be Iceland‘s best kept secret. About us MS Iceland Dairies (Mjólkursamsalan) is a cooperative organisation that includes over 700 of Iceland’s family-run dairy farms and other milk producers across the country. We have over 450 employees in non-farm roles. The mission of the company centres on milk production and the making of high-quality skyr, cheeses, butter, and other dairy products. We are proud to serve both our domestic and representing Iceland in export markets. MS Iceland Dairies and the global environment Iceland is one of Europe’s last pristine places. As citizens of a country very sensitive to global warming and the quality of our terrestrial and oceanic resources, we are committed to progressive green policies in our operations. All our products are made using only 100% carbon-free electricity. This advantage exceeds the environmental counterbalance for the methane output inherent in local ruminant agriculture. We are also advocates of the ethical and humane treatment of animals and our member farms are compliant with progressive Iceland standards for domestic livestock welfare. |
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The cocktail ‘Death in the Afternoon’, consisting of Absinthe and Champagne, was invented by which American author? | Ernest Hemingway's Death in the Afternoon - Drink Recipe – How to Make the Perfect Ernest Hemingway's Death in the Afternoon Ernest Hemingway's Death in the Afternoon champagne flute Instructions: Pour absinthe into a champagne flute and add iced brut champagne until it clouds up -- at least 4 ounces. Short of foreign travel, if you lack the kind of decadent friends who engage in pretentious pursuits like bootlegging absinthe, there are a couple of legal alternatives. For what our dear editor likes to call the "Near Death Experience," use Absente, the new -- legal -- absinthe substitute that's been promoted of late; it's 110-proof (the real stuff is always real strong, whatever its other attributes). If you prefer to keep the Man in Black safely at arm's length, try using a mere ounce of Pernod (or other 80-proof pastis). We'll call that the Paper Cut. The Wondrich Take: There's a bit near the beginning of Virgil's Georgics (in which the poet explains, at length, the art of farming; weird, but no weirder than, say, David Foster Wallace) where a peasant, busting sod on an old battlefield, turns up the bones of some of the slaughtered -- and they're huge; almost a different species. That's how we feel contemplating Hemingway's original instructions for this wicked potion (he claims to have cooked it up with some Brits after a spot of nautical unpleasantness): "Pour 1 jigger of absinthe into a champagne glass. Add iced champagne until it attains the proper opalescent milkiness. Drink three to five of these slowly." The liver that man must've had! Unfortunately, absinthe's still illegal here. But if you're in Europe this summer and your better half has just left you, perhaps citing your persistent sniggering at her (or his) ostentatious mastery of the local parley-voo, you might want to embark on a course of these. You can get real absinthe there -- and, seeing as how the authentic wormwood-powered stuff has a tendency to taste like Raid, the champagne can only help it. Just make sure you leave your documents and most of your money in the hotel safe before you commence treatment. Level: Easy |
Cavendish, Orinoco and Lady Finger are all varieties of which fruit? | Catalog of banana trees and banana plants offered at Going Bananas Corms or Tissue Culture plants for mail order only 2 gal. containerized plants, corms and small Tissue Culture plants can be purchased on site Hardy Growing Plants when "GREEN" is more desired than Fruit: Balbisiana, Orinoco, Cardaba, Pelpita, Basjoo, Textiles, FHIA 25 Plants that are Somewhat Cool Tolerant: Ice Cream, Saba, Basjoo, Namwa, Goldfinger (FHIA-1), FHIA-3, Mysore, Praying Hands, Orinoco, Kandrian, Misi Luki, Cardaba Lady Finger Type (fruit is approximately 4-6 inches in length): Mysore, Rajapuri, Nino, Reds, Brazilian, Namwa, Rose, Misi Luki Plants with Unusual Characteristics: Praying Hands, African Rhinohorn, Pisang jari buaya, Truly Tiny, Siam Ruby, Monkey Fingers, Pitogo, Red (Macaboo), Thousand Fingers, Eleele, Zebrina, Kru, GN-X-Sumatrana, Huamoa, Thai Black* Ornamentals: Ornata Types (all colors), Velutina, Zebrina, Thai Black, Musella Iasiocarpa, Coccinea, Siam Ruby Plantains: Giant Plantain, Dwarf (PR) Plantain, French Horn, African Rhinohorn Combo: Cooking (green)/Dessert (ripe) Saba, Hua Moa, Cardaba, Pelipita, Balongkaue, Orinoco Polynesian, Cooking & Hilahila sub-Group: Maia Maoli, Popoulu, Hua Moa, Red Iholena, Kandrian Seeded Varieties: Balbisiana, Textiles, Hookerii, Zebrina, Basjoo, Velutina Popular & Favorite Dessert Bananas: Mysore, Goldfinger, Pisang Raja, Namwa, Nino, Brazilian, all Cavendish, Misi Luki, Rajapuri, Red (Macabo) The following varieties are among the rare and limited varieties as well as others noted: These may change often during the year so check with us as to availability. FHIA 21 & 23, Pisang jari buaya, Hookerii, Namwa, Monthan, Balongkaue, Textiles, Yangambi - KM-5, Nehumbahoka, Ebon Musak, Brunei, Aeae, Siam Ruby, Maia maoil, Popoulu, Viente Cohol, Thai Black*( now called Black Balbisiana) Please Note: Although our plants vary in size, you can be assured they are larger and stronger than other companies that use production-line selections. We strive to give you the best possible plant material and guidance for maintaining your new acquisitions. Call or email with questions, concerns or progress reports on your banana plant collection. Ph: (305) 247-0397 or email [email protected] |
The two small pieces of dark meat at the back of poultry near the thigh are commonly known by what name? | Delicious Weird Eats Delicious Weird Eats San Francisco Bay Area 62 Delicious Weird Eats I will try basically anything a restaurant serves. I often meander into entrees that include popular ingredients like beef, chicken, fish, vegetables, lamb, et cetera. I will also try dishes that have ingredients that are foreign to most people’s palates (Escargot? Count me in. Cow intestines? Please?). Growing up in a Filipino household, I would encounter dishes made with ingredients that are, well, uncommon compared to typical American cuisine, i.e., pig’s blood, and I loved every morsel of it. However, there are people that might cringe at the thought of mixing their appetite with things that may go bump in the night. I say, “Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it.” These unfamiliar ingredients that many people dare not go near have been used since the conception of most European and Asian fare. In the hands of talented chefs, they are the center pieces of many fantastic dishes that can stimulate anyone’s culinary senses. Many of our restaurants feature dishes created with uncommon ingredients, and trust me, they are created by the skillful hands. Table 926 Owner and Executive Chef of Table 926 in Pacific Beach, Matt Richman, is no stranger to exposing guests’ taste buds to new and different flavor combinations. Constructing his entrées with in-season ingredients, Chef Richman blends Californian cuisine with Mediterranean and Latin American flavors. His Glazed Pork Cheeks with guajillo-tamarind glaze, braised greens and polenta is a perfect example. Pork cheek, also known as guanciale, is often unsmoked Italian bacon, similar to hog jowl used as seasoning in Southern soul food. However, Chef Richman has used this part of the pig to create a dish that touches base on his own culinary philosophy and offers a delicious dish that is tender and savory. Geoge's California Modern Located in Downtown La Jolla on Prospect Street, George's California Modern offers an a la carte dinner menu that boasts a wide range of exquisite selections that focus on California ingredients with a modern twist. Executive Chef and partner Trey Foshee showcases his culinary genius by taking traditional entrees and ‘turning them inside out’. He uses a part of the cow that many people wouldn’t dare to eat: the tongue. Chef Foshee’s Warm Beef Tongue is paired with grilled onions, avocado mousse, habanero, smoked garlic tomato vinaigrette and house pickles. Beef tongue is very high in fat, with almost 75% of its calories coming from it, and that is what makes it so delicious. The high fat content added with the taste of beef gives diners a fabulous mixer that ultimately makes a wonderfully savory main dish. Robata Ya Oton While Japanese restaurants may be a dime-a-dozen now, many manipulate diners into thinking what they serve is actually traditional Japanese cuisine. However, it’s generally accompanied by Western-style characteristics (Do you think the crunchy roll’s origin was from Japan? Yeah, I didn’t think so, either) masked behind low-grade ingredients. Very few establishments in San Diego are genuine Japanese cuisine. Guests at Robata Ya Oton, however, can engulf all their culinary senses in a traditional Japanese menu that exceeds the boundaries of teriyaki chicken and white rice. Head Chef Aiko Ishito has created a classic menu that features entrees like Shio Chanko and Miso Chanko—hot pot dishes that consist of a variety of vegetables, mushrooms, tofu, seafood, chicken and pork in a flavorful broth—and a full list of Yakimono, grilled entrees featuring common meats such as beef, chicken, and pork. In addition to the meats on the Yakimono list, Robata Ya Oton offers other protein choices that are a little bit, unusual by western diners' standards. Dishes like grilled chicken oysters, gizzards and hearts are only the tip of the iceberg. First, a chicken oyster isn’t what the syntax might lead people to believe (no, they’re not oysters filled with chicken, promise). Chicken oysters are two small, round pieces of dark meat on the back of poultry near the |
According to the Bible, which fruit was Moses told by God must be worn on the hem of the robes for ministering service? | Precious Seed | View or print articles from the Precious Seed magazine Golden Bells and Pomegranates (Exodus 28) A Golden Sound Ivan Steeds, Bristol Introduction God's instructions to Moses as to the building of the tabernacle are recorded in detail. The specification includes the various costly materials to be used, the design and construction of the tent building and compound, and listed items of furniture and equipment. It is emphasized that all that would follow must be according to the pattern God gave to Moses during the time they spent together on Mount Sinai. Included in the instructions are full details of priestly garments to be worn by Aaron and his sons. Aaron, the high priest, was dressed in unmatched splendour, in garments 'for glory and beauty', Exod. 28. 2. The outstanding quality of his raiment is conveyed in the description of its various parts, and listing of the costly materials required in their making. There were also beautiful and ornate embellishments. In all this we can look beyond Aaron, and see in these distinctive garments the beauties and glories of our Great High Priest. With spiritual discernment we can look at every detail of their composition, and acknowledge that all possess deep and meaningful significance; it is a significance that relates to past, present, and future. A worthy example of all this is to be seen in the golden bells attached to the robe of the ephod worn by Aaron, Exod. 28. 31-35; 39. 22-26. Their uniqueness in the scriptural record of things 'golden' is that not only were they to be seen, (and therefore to be appreciated for their intrinsic worth, design and ornamental value,) but they could also be heard. When Aaron set about his task of ministering in the HOLY PLACE, he was surrounded by objects of gold that appealed to the eye. However, as he moved around in the course of his holy occupation, another of his senses was affected, for a 'golden' sound registered upon the ear; it came from the bells attached to the skirts of his garment. The Substance The substance used in manufacturing these bells, gold, represents the most precious of all the metals that are found in scripture. Therefore gold can be regarded as fittingly symbolic of deity in that it represents that which is best and highest, and of supreme worth. Gold demonstrates the characteristics of deity, in particular divine righteousness, a characteristic that extends to men by reason of God's matchless grace. The Setting The setting for the bells was the hem of the garment worn by the high priest, and designated 'the robe of the ephod', Exod. 28. 31. It was one of the 'garments for glory and beauty' that transformed Aaron to a resplendence that anticipated the glories and beauties of Christ. The robe of the ephod was all of blue, and was worn under the beautiful and elaborate 'ephod', so that only parts of the robe were visible. A full view of the lower section of the robe was available, and around the hem of the robe were attached 'pomegranates of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet. . . and bells of gold between them, round about', Exod. 28. 33. Instruction is given as to how these adornments were to be arranged, 'A golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate upon the hem of the robe round about it', v. 34. The Sound The sound coming from these golden bells would have been distinctive, even unique. Gold is not the usual metal used in the production of musical instruments, possessing neither the reverberant quality or stridency of 'sounding brass or tinkling cymbal', 1 Cor. 13. 1. Such sounds as emanated from these bells, small of construction, and made of a softer metal, would have been gentle and subtle. No corresponding sound would have been heard in the world outside, for the diverse sounds of the world clamour for the attention of men, using every conceivable form to achieve that end. The world is a place of loud and overbearing noise, or sometimes seductive and distracting noise. What we hear reflects the conflicts and passions of men, and is a veritable cacophony of sound. But the |
Lactuca Sativa is the Latin name for which common vegetable? | Lettuce and its Relatives - Notes - HORT410 - Vegetable Crops - Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture - Purdue University Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Lettuce and its Relatives - Notes Lettuce Family name: Compositae (Asteraceae) [ Asteraceae Images ]. The Latin name (Lactuca) is derived from the Latin root word "lac" or milk. "Lettuce" derived from the French "laitue" meaning "milk". "Sativa" means grown from seed. Harvested organ: leaves, eaten raw, often in salads. Dicotyledon. Evidence from Egyptian tomb paintings that lettuce was cultivated before 4,500 B.C. Derived from the weed Lactuca serriola (prickly lettuce). Prickly lettuce originally cultivated for forage and oil. Prickly lettuce is extremely bitter. Bitterness associated with the production of latex, the milky juice [ 30KB image ] still found in the cultivated varieties when they flower. Bitter latex is known to be sleep-inducing. Romans developed broad-leaved, non-heading, non-spiny types that were resistant to early seed stalk formation, had decreased latex content, and produced larger, uniformly germinating seed. Romans blanched their lettuce (grew them for a period in the dark before harvest) to make them less bitter. Lettuce history (TAMU) . Modern lettuce types include: 1. Crisphead (iceberg types) - large, heavy, tightly folded heads; brittle or crisp textured; prominently veined leaves; wrapper leaves green; inner leaves whitish-yellow; predominantly outdoor types; widely used in N. America. 2. Butterhead (bibb or Boston lettuce types) - soft leaves; smooth texture; varieties bred for both outdoor summer conditions and greenhouse winter conditions; summer butterheads larger and firmer than the winter types; winter butterheads smaller and less compact; popular in N. Europe. 3. Cos ( romaine ) - elongated leaves developing into large loaf-shaped heads; slower to bolt than other lettuces; useful as a warm-weather crop; popular in S. Europe and the U.S. (CA and AZ). 4. Leaf - local marketing and home garden lettuce; grown mostly in greenhouses in the winter in northern and eastern regions; outdoor types of leaf lettuce have been developed and are grown mostly in CA and AZ. Small-seeded. Usually direct seeded; head-lettuce types sometimes transplanted. Precision seeders required. Seed often coated or pelletted. Anticrustants often used to prevent the soil from crusting over after irrigation during pre-germination. Days to harvest maturity: 40 days after seeding for leaf lettuce; 70 to 90 days for head lettuce. CA is the major commercial lettuce producer, followed by AZ. Lettuce for shipped is often kept fresh by vacuum cooling. Self-pollinated. Optimum growth temperature: 13 to 18 C. Sensitive to both day length and high temperature. late spring days and high temperatures prematurely bring on flower initiation causing bolting. Breeding objectives: resistance to diseases and pests, increased yield and uniformity, improved quality, bolting resistance. Soil pH optimum: 6.5 to 6.8. Major insect pests of lettuce in the Midwest: Harvested organ: leaves, eaten raw in salads or cooked. Two major types; broad-leaved and curly-leaved. Cultivated much like lettuce. Sometimes blanched before harvest to reduce bitter flavor. Witloof Chicory Common names: witloof chicory , Belgian or French endive. Latin name: Cichorium intybus. Family name: Compositae (Asteraceae) [ Asteraceae Images ]. Diploid (2n = 18). Perennial typically grown as a biennial. Creamy white, elongated heads, about 5 cm in diameter and from 12 to 18 cm in length. Blanched heads produced from fleshy storage roots by growing them in the dark at 10 to 15 C in pits, cold frames or houses. Also grown outdoors for greens. Dried, roasted, chicory root used as a coffee substitute. Origin: Mediterranean region. Grown by the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. May have originated from a cross between C. intybus and the wild annual species C. pumilum. Globe Artichoke Common name: globe artichoke , or French artichoke. Latin name: Cynara scolymus. Family name: Compositae (As |
Halloumi cheese originated on which Mediterranean island? | The History of Halloumi Cheese Mediterranean Diet for All » History » The History of Halloumi Cheese The History of Halloumi Cheese April 22, 2011 Pin It The Republic of Cyprus or just Cyprus, name of the state more familiar to the common people, is located in the far east of the Mediterranean Sea and it is one of the countries that Mediterranean Diet flourishes. The island has a long and diverse history full of legendary events. The most prominent event was announced by one of the myth relating of Aphrodite’s birth. Cyprus is the cradle and home island of the goddess of love and a place where lots of Mediterranean foods grow and/or are prepared. In Cyprus none of the acquaintances can take place without an excessively served festive table, an interesting and loud communication, singing and dancing. Like in many Mediterranean cultures, food and the table ceremony are the nation’s identity and its characteristic feature. An integral part and unique component of the Cyprus table is certainly a traditional white cheese Halloumi or Challoumi. The name of the cheese derives from the Greek word “almi” – salty water. The name probably linked with the salty brine which accompanies the cheese and adds to its better preservation. In the minds of people all over the world Halloumi is associated with Cyprus as the product traditionally made and originated in the island. The history of this exceptional and very tasty cheese counts a tail of centuries. Some references state that its origin was tracked in the Bedouin tribes of the Middle East who found its preservative features suitable for their life style. Therefore it is not easy to stipulate when exactly it appeared on the Cyprus territory and was widely produced by peasants. Definitely it was made before the Turkish invasion and was an essential constituent of the Cypriots’ diet despite of the absence of any refrigeration facilities. Historical reports of the times of the Venetian dominion (1554) give written evidences that Halloumi was a typical product of this area for centuries. The chronicles say that “caloumi” as it was spelled in Venitian was widely produced in Cyprus. At those times the Halloumi season was in March when the yield of quality and fat-rich milk was at peak. On those far days this sort of cheese was produced strictly of goat or sheep milk, their mixture was applicable as well. Containing goat and sheep milk the cheese had and having now a specific tangy and creamy taste which forms its distinguishing feature. The secret of cheese making was transferred from generation to generation. Halloumi production was a social activity. The families and neighbors of the same village united in the cooperatives to produce enough cheese for the next period. Halloumi was the basic requirement of the rural people diet so it was obligatory to have a good stock of it. Within a few weeks of joint work aimed at processing of milk the whole neighborhood gathered required quantity of Halloumi for all the locals. The woman was honored to make the main food of every feast and common day. Only tender and kind hands of a woman could prepare this important component of the traditional cuisine. All the stages of Halloumi making was coordinated and controlled by a special person, woman of course, named “galatarka” – a cheese woman – the most experienced woman with the biggest number of animals.Pacing of technologies and emerging of machinery created environment for setting up small commercial dairy units along with homemade production of Halloumi. Nowadays the situation turned to the opposite. Today the cheese plants and fabrics almost merged small home based units. The dominant part of Halloumi production belongs to the dairy plants. They prepare it under the standard of 1984 approved by the government. But anyway the villages of Cyprus may still offer you a delicious authentic taste of the Halloumi cheese which is closely associated with the culture and traditions of the local people. Halloumi is not just a product it is a constituent of the cultural heritage and a symbol of socia |
Traditionally made in Mexico, ‘bolillo’ is a type of what? | Bolillo | La Puente Bakery La Puente Bakery Facebook Bolillo A bolillo is a type of savory bread traditionally made in Mexico, where it originates. It is a variation of the baguette. It is about six inches long, in the shape of an oval, with a crunchy crust and a soft inside, known as migajón. A variation of the bolillo is the telera, which is very similar, though it has a more rounded shape, is divided in three sections, and is usually softer. Other variations include bolillos made of alternate ingredients such as whole wheat. Enter your email address for Free Special Offers, News and More... |
What was the boot made of which actor Charlie Chaplin ate in the 1925 film ‘The Gold Rush’? | The Gold Rush (1925) Pages: ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) Background The Gold Rush (1925) is the quintessential Chaplin/Little Tramp film, with a balance of slapstick comedy and pantomime, social satire, and emotional and dramatic moments of tenderness. It was Chaplin's own personal favorite film, that showcases the classic Tramp character (referred to as "The Little Fellow" in the re-release version) as a romantic idealist and lone gold prospector at the turn of the century, with his cane, derby, distinctive walk, tight shabby suit, and mustache. Classic scenes include the starvation scene of two cabin-marooned prospectors boiling and fastidiously eating a stewed shoe, the Tramp's cabin-mate deliriously imagining his companion as a large chicken, the teetering cabin on the edge of a cliff, and Chaplin's lonely fantasized New Year's Eve party (with the dancing dinner rolls routine) when he waits for a girl who never comes. Early working titles for the film included Lucky Strike and The Northern Story. The film, inspired in part by the gruesome Donner Party story, was shot (over a period of 15 months from spring 1924-summer 1925) both on a Hollywood studio back lot and in Truckee, California/Nevada, and premiered in New York at the Strand Theatre in mid-August, 1925. Chaplin's film was re-released in 1942 with added sound narration and music, both spoken and composed/arranged by Chaplin. The Story It is prefaced with historical background: During the Great Gold Rush to Alaska, men in thousands came from all parts of the world. Many of them were ignorant of the hardships before them - The intense cold, the lack of food and a journey through regions of ice and snow were the problems that awaited them. In the spectacular opening scene, there is a view of an endless trail/line of hundreds of prospectors in the Klondike of Alaska in 1898, in the days of the Klondike Gold Rush. They are winding their way along to seek their fortunes, climbing up a mountain through the snow-covered Chilkoot Pass in search of the gold fields: "The Chilkoot Pass. A test of man's endurance. At this point, many turned back discouraged, while others went naively on." And then, "Three days from anywhere - a Lone Prospector," a lone Tramp (Charlie Chaplin) appears. With his cane, he is making his own trail on a snow-covered path, unaware that he is being followed by a bear. Another fortune-hunter is Big Jim McKay (Mack Swain), who has just made a lucky strike fortune of gold. He exclaims, with outstretched arms: "I've found it! I've found it! A Mountain of Gold." Perilously lost, and facing a blizzard storm, the Tramp blindly seeks shelter. At the same time, Big Jim's tent is blown away in the storm. The Tramp arrives at the lone cabin of fearsome trapper Black Larsen (Tom Murray), a violent and "wanted" man. He enters the cabin, warming himself. But then, Black Larsen appears and he is ordered out. In a well-designed sight gag, the strong wind makes it appear that he is on a treadmill. The fierce wind blows him in and out of the doors of the cabin and also blows in Big Jim. Both men seek refuge in Black Larsen's cabin. Black Larsen orders both of them out. He and Jim wrestle with a shot gun, forever aiming the muzzle of the gun at the Tramp during their struggle. Thanks to Big Jim's physical strength, Black Larsen is overpowered (and congratulated by the Tramp), and they are allowed to stay. When their food gives out, Jim experiences hunger hallucinations. The three draw cards in a lottery (the low man goes) and Larsen is sent out into the wilderness to brave the storm and search for help, food and provisions. Out in the wilds, he encounters two lawmen who are looking for him. Following a struggle, he cold-bloodedly shoots both law officers. Inside the cabin meanwhile, hungry and desperate, the Tramp and Big Jim celebrate "Thanksgiving Dinn |
What is the favourite food of fictional characters Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? | The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Favorite Pizzas, and More Fun Food Facts from the Franchise | Epicurious.com | Epicurious.com The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Favorite Pizzas, and More Fun Food Facts From the Franchise by Louise Hart on 08/04/14 at 02:45 PM Not a mutant and not a teenager. Photo: Shutterstock This Friday, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles , a live-action reboot starring Megan Fox as April O'Neil, hits theaters. It's hard to believe, but this year marks the 30th anniversary of these four juvenile anthropomorphic turtles. And food -- in particular, pizza -- has been an integral part of the TMNT franchise from inception (creators, Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, often ate pizza while working on the cartoon). Here's a primer on all the important food facts you need to know before heading to see the latest TMNT film. Michelangelo loves pizza the most out the bunch, and in the Archie Comics and 1987 television series, the Turtles try a variety of toppings, including clams, tuna, sauerkraut, chocolate, ice cream, bananas, jelly beans and peanut butter. James Rolfe, a.k.a. Angry Video Game Nerd, conducts a " Michelangelo Pizza Taste Test " with friends (video above). Michelangelo's quote "peanut butter and clams is an acquired taste" may be the understatement of the century, but it wasn't the worst-tasting pizza the turtles tried; that might be butterscotch, onion, and anchovy pizza. Foodbeast managed to photograph 24 of the most disgusting TMNT pizza orders in a way that makes them only look semi-unappetizing. Butterscotch, onion, and anchovy is pictured, above. Fun fact: Turtle fans will have noticed that in the 2003 television series, the Turtles liked pizza as kids ("Attack of the Mousers" and "The Lesson"), whereas in the 2012 television series, the Turtles subsist upon algae and worms growing up in the sewers, and it isn't until Raphael scares a pizza delivery guy from Antonio's that they discover pizza proper. The Shredder is aware that pizzas are the Turtles' kryptonite and includes it in many of his plans to destroy them. Other pizza creations featured on TMNT include pizza noodle soup, p-shake (a combination of pizza and milkshake; pictured above), and pizza gyoza. Turtleholics will remember Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cereal. Introduced in 1989, the cereal featured crunchie sweetened ninja "nets" (that looked suspiciously like Chex cereal pieces) and "ninja turtle" marshmallows; pizza-shaped marshmallows were added later. You can still buy the cereal boxes, magnets, and turtle bowls on eBay . In 1990, Hostess launched a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Pudding Pie with green sugar crust and vanilla pudding inside "fresh from the sewers to you." A Facebook group is trying to bring back the discontinued snack, and the Surfing Pizza blog tried to re-create them at home . Slightly more impressive than the 1987 TMNT portable pizza thrower (commercial above) is the Pizza Hut-sponsored pizza thrower. Capable of throwing cardboard pizzas 30 feet at up to 20 feet per second, it debuted at Comic Con . Pizza Hut also designed four cheesy bites pizzas "based upon the personalities of each Turtle": Michelangelo: pepperoni, smoked ham, pineapple, and jalepenos; Donatello: chicken, mushrooms, green peppers, Roma tomatoes; Leonardo: sweet red onions, black olives, green peppers, mushrooms; Raphael: pepperoni, sausage, bacon, and beef. Since their launch on July 7, Raphael's meat-heavy pizza has been the most popular . Cowabunga. |
Which dessert is also known as ‘Tuscan Trifle’? | Tiramisu Recipe and History, Whats Cooking America The Timeless Art of Italian Cuisine – Centuries of Scrumptious Dining by Anna Maria Volpi, states the following from her research on the history of tiramisu: “Later in my research the oldest recipe I could find was in the book by Giovanni Capnist I Dolci del Veneto (The Desserts of Veneto). The first edition was published in 1983 and has a classic recipe for Tiramisu. Recent recipe with infinite variations from the town of Treviso, says Capnist, discovery of restaurants more then family tradition. But the final word on the origin of Tiramisu is from the book by Fernando e Tina Raris La Marca Gastronomica published in 1998, a book entirely dedicated to the cuisine from the town of Treviso. The authors remember what Giuseppe Maffioli wrote in an article in 1981: Tiramisu was born recently, just 10 years ago in the town of Treviso. It was proposed for the first time in the restaurant Le Beccherie. The dessert and its name became immediately extremely popular, and this cake and the name where copied by many restaurants first in Treviso then all around Italy. Still today the restaurant Le Beccherie makes the dessert with the classical recipe: ladyfingers soaked in bitter strong espresso coffee, mascarpone-zabaglione cream, and bitter cocoa powder. Alba and Ado Campeol, owners of the restaurant regret they did not patent the name and the recipe, especially to avoid all the speculation and guesses on the origin of this cake, and the diffusion of so many recipes that have nothing to do with the original Tiramisu.” Researcher Pietro Mascioni traces the dessert back to the 1960’s, to a town in Tuscany called Treviso: “Born recently, less than two decades ago, in the city of Treviso, is a dessert called Tiramesu which was made for the first time in a restaurant, Alle Beccherie, by a pastry chef called Loly Linguanotto. The story is very credible, said Mascioni, who traveled to Treviso to talk to the Campeols last fall. There, matriarch Alba Campeol told Mascioni that she got the idea for the dessert after the birth of one of her children. She was very weak in bed and her mother-in-law brought her a zabaglione, spiked with coffee to give her energy. 1990s – In America, its popularity began in San Francisco, and today, Tiramisu can be found in restaurants throughout the United States. Comments from Charlie (Calogero) Villareale (I grew up on Long Island, NY but now reside in Ormond Beach, FL): Love your site on Tiramisu. I was doing some research on this delicious dessert so I can make it at home and stumbled upon it today. Interested in its history as a young man, I was told of its origin many years ago by my uncle, who was born in Sicily in 1916. I am a first generation American and my family immigrated from Sicily. My uncle traveled the world, during his years in business, manufacturing ink ribbons for typewriters and then computer printers. My uncle was the man who invented the machine that put the carbon onto carbon paper and the ribbons back in the 1950’s, and he patented it. He did quite well for himself over the years and told me of his escapades in Italy where he patronized those same bordellos. He told me a similar story regarding brothels, or bordellos as he referred to them. He said it was the patrons, not the courtesans, that were offered the Tiramisu. According to my uncle, he was told that it started back in the late 19th century when the competition between bordellos was fierce. As the story goes, one bordello offered espresso coffee as a complimentary beverage after a customer patronized it’s establishment. Once word got out, the others followed suit to attract more customers. As the competition increased so did the complimentary drinks, from just espresso, to espresso and savoiardi cookies (like lady finger cookies, which were commonly dunked in the espresso), and possibly a cordial or wine. One Madam in particular took all of these ingredients, combined them. and created this confection adding eggs and Mascarpone cheese to the filling. The name Ti |
‘The Dream of Gerontius’ is the 1900 work of which English composer? | The Dream of Gerontius | work by Elgar | Britannica.com The Dream of Gerontius THIS IS A DIRECTORY PAGE. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. Learn about this topic in these articles: in Sir Edward Elgar ...in 1899, brought Elgar recognition as a leading composer and became his most frequently performed composition. In 1900 there followed another major work, the oratorio The Dream of Gerontius, which many consider his masterpiece. Based on a poem by John Henry Cardinal Newman, it dispensed with the traditional admixture of recitatives, arias, and choruses,... in oratorio: Oratorio after 1750 A masterpiece of 20th-century English oratorio is Sir Edward Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius (1900). The poem by Cardinal Newman on which it is based has a dramatic framework within which the music could expand without becoming disorderly. Igor Stravinsky’s opera-oratorio Oedipus Rex (1927), with a Latin text, was most successful in the opera house. The Swiss Frank Martin was one of... |
Who played Davy Crockett in the 1960 film ‘The Alamo’? | The Alamo | film by Wayne [1960] | Britannica.com film by Wayne [1960] The Alamo, American epic film , released in 1960, that was John Wayne ’s dream project about the Battle of the Alamo (1836). A scene from The Alamo (1960), directed by John Wayne. © 1960 United Artists with Batjac Productions and The Alamo Company Frontier legend Davy Crockett (played by Wayne) and his men arrive in San Antonio , Texas, and volunteer to help defend the Alamo, a hopelessly outgunned mission-turned-fort that is about to be assaulted by Gen. Antonio López de Santa Anna ’s Mexican army. The post is commanded by Col. William Travis ( Laurence Harvey ), a courageous but overly strict officer whose methods clash with those of the folksy Crockett and his fellow legendary frontiersman Jim Bowie ( Richard Widmark ). Travis hopes to hold the Alamo long enough for Sam Houston ( Richard Boone ) to send additional troops. When word arrives that the reinforcements have been massacred en route, Travis gives the volunteers permission to leave the fortress, as they would face certain death against overwhelming odds. To a man, they opt to stay. Moved by their courage, Travis mounts an aggressive plan to forestall the inevitable defeat. The Alamo defenders repel the first attack but cannot hold off the second assault. Travis dies in battle. Crockett is killed by a lance, but before he dies, he manages to ignite the ammunition depot in a spectacular explosion, and the wounded Bowie dies fighting from his hospital bed. Wayne had long been interested in bringing the Battle of the Alamo to the big screen, and he was involved in most aspects of the filmmaking. In addition to starring in the movie, he served as director and producer and also provided some of the financing. Although the script was heavy-handed at times—with grizzled mountain men emoting about freedom and patriotism—the film was largely entertaining, especially the final battle, which ranks among cinema’s great action sequences. Praise was also extended to Dimitri Tiomkin’s score. At the time of its release, The Alamo received mixed reviews and had limited success at the box office. Some of the negative reception was blamed on an overly aggressive marketing campaign—one that only increased in intensity after the film received seven Academy Award nominations, including a nod for best picture. The backlash mounted after Oscar nominee Chill Wills implied that voting for anyone else would be anti-American. In the end, the film won two Academy Awards, for sound and cinematography. Production notes and credits Studios: Batjac Productions and The Alamo Company Director and producer: John Wayne Writer: James Edward Grant John Wayne (Col. Davy Crockett) Richard Widmark (Jim Bowie) Richard Boone (Gen. Sam Huston) Chill Wills (Beekeeper) |
Which 18th Century author wrote ‘Clarissa’ (or ‘The History of a Young Lady), said to be the longest novel in the English language? | Clarissa Harlowe or the History of a Young Lady, the longest novel in the English language, all 9 volumes in a single file by Samuel Richardson on iBooks This book is available for download with iBooks on your Mac or iOS device, and with iTunes on your computer. Books can be read with iBooks on your Mac or iOS device. Description According to Wikipedia: "Samuel Richardson's Clarissa, or, the History of a Young Lady epistolary novel, published in 1748, tells the tragic story of a heroine whose quest for virtue is continually thwarted by her family. It is commonly cited as the longest novel in the English language." Richardson "was a major English 18th century writer best known for his three epistolary novels: Pamela: Or, Virtue Rewarded (1740), Clarissa: Or the History of a Young Lady (1748) and Sir Charles Grandison (1753). Richardson had been an established printer and publisher for most of his life when, at the age of 51, he wrote his first novel and immediately became one of the most popular and admired writers of his time." Customers Also Bought Print Length: 2139 Pages Language: English Requirements: To view this book, you must have an iOS device with iBooks 1.3.1 or later and iOS 4.3.3 or later, or a Mac with iBooks 1.0 or later and OS X 10.9 or later. Customer Ratings |
In 1951, Jean Lee was the last woman to be executed in which country? | Jean Lee - The last woman to be hanged in Australia state on the morning of Monday, February 19th, 1951 . She and her two male companions were hanged for the murder of 73 year old dwelling house landlord and bookmaker, William "Pop" Kent. Jean Lee was apparently quite intelligent and a bit rebellious at school and had a succession of dead end jobs from which she soon left or was fired. She married at 18 and lived with her husband for about nine years before leaving him and entrusting her daughter to her mother. She had a relationship with a petty criminal who got her into prostitution with American servicemen. He acted as her pimp whilst she worked to support them both. She left him for another professional criminal, Robert David Clayton, with whom she fell deeply in love. As is so often the case, she became caught in a downward spiral. She was in love with a criminal who abused her and used her in his criminal activities. These centered principally on what was known as the "badger game." Lee, at the time, a voluptuous and attractive woman (see photo) would pick up men and get them to a hotel room, their own home, or a car where she would appear to be about to have sex with them. Once they were semi-naked and vulnerable, Clayton would appear in the role of outraged husband and demand money from them. Usually the victims handed over their ready cash but kept quiet for fear of their wives finding out or of being ridiculed - so it was a fairly safe bet. If they were not forthcoming Clayton would beat them up. It was a scheme that had worked well, although at least two previous cases had been reported to the police. On the evening of November 7th, 1949 , Lee, Clayton and a third accomplice, Norman Andrews whom Clayton had met in prison, saw William Kent in a Melbourne hotel lounge. Jean Lee had several drinks with Kent and soon succeeded in persuading the old man to take her back to his apartment where she tried to pick his pockets. However, Mr. Kent , although inebriated and quite elderly, was of sterner stuff. He put up a fight with Lee which was ended when Clayton and Andrews entered his room. Mr. Kent was systematically kicked, beaten and tortured over the next hour in an attempt to get him to reveal where he kept his money. His hands had been tied behind his back and his thumbs tied together with bootlaces. He had been repeatedly stabbed with a small knife and was finally manually strangled. The trio were soon arrested at their hotel and bloodstained clothing was found in Lee's and Andrew's rooms. At police headquarters, they were questioned in separate rooms where each initially denied their involvement and then started to blame the others. They came to trial on March 20th, 1950 at Melbourne �s Criminal Court and the proceedings lasted six days. As each had tried to shift the blame on to the others in their statements to the police, the trial judge Mr. Justice Gavan Duffy explained the law of "common purpose" to the jury, i.e. that when three people take part in a violent robbery and murder they are all equally guilty, irrespective of which one had actually strangled Mr. Kent. The jury took less than three hours to find them all guilty and they were sentenced to death. Lee became hysterical whilst Clayton shouted abuse at the jury. Their appeal was heard by the Court of Criminal Appeal and was upheld by a two to one majority decision on the 23rd of June 1950 . The Appeal Court ruled that their statements to the police had been obtained improperly as the statement of one was used to extract confessions from the other two. They were thus granted a retrial. However, this was not to be as the High Court overturned the Appeal Court and reinstated the convictions and sentences. There was considerable protest, led by left wing and feminist groups, when Lee was sentenced to death. However, it seemed to primarily be against the execution of a woman by hanging, rather than the execution of women per se. Lee would became the first woman to be hanged in Victoria since Emma Williams in November 1895. She had aged noticeably dur |
Which country singer was known as ‘The Man in Black’? | Johnny Cash Biography (Country Musician/Country Singer/Songwriter) Died: 12 September 2003 (complications from diabetes) Birthplace: Kingsland, Arkansas Best known as: The singer of "Folsom Prison Blues" Country singer Johnny Cash was nicknamed "The Man in Black," a nod to his wardrobe as well as to the darker themes of his music. He got his start with Sun Records in 1955. Like fellow Sun recording artists Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley , Cash used country and gospel influences in what was called rockabilly, an early form of rock 'n' roll. He wrote "Folsom Prison Blues" while serving in the Air Force and in 1956 the song became one of his first big hits. In the 1950s and '60s Cash toured relentlessly and had many more hits, employing his rumbling, mournful baritone on tunes like "I Walk the Line" and "Ring of Fire." In 1968 he married June Carter of the Carter Family Singers. Cash later performed with artists as diverse as Bob Dylan and U2 . He earned a new audience with his 1994 acoustic album American Recordings and continued to record new songs in spite of ongoing struggles with pneumonia, diabetes and a nervous system disease known as autonomic neuropathy. Cash was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1980 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. Two years before his death, in 2001, he received the National Medal of the Arts for artistic excellence. Extra credit: Johnny’s daughter, Roseanne Cash, is also a country singer… Johnny Cash was played by Joaquin Phoenix in the 2005 biographical film Walk the Line. June Carter Cash was played by Reese Witherspoon … A theatrical musical based on his life, Ring of Fire, opened in 2006. Copyright © 1998-2017 by Who2?, LLC. All rights reserved. |
The Rimac River is in which South American country? | Rímac River, Peru Tourist Information Lima Region, Peru -11.9473-76.7079 The Rímac River is located in western Peru and is the most important source of potable water for the Lima and Callao Metropolitan Area. The river is part of the Pacific watershed and has a length of 160 km. The river begins in the highlands of the Huarochirí Province in the Lima Region and its mouth is located in Callao, near Jorge Chávez International Airport. The name Rímac is from the Quechua word rimaq, meaning "talking", leading to it being nicknamed El Río Hablador ("The Talking River"). Map |
Which British Prime Minister declared ‘Peace in our time’ in September 1938? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 30 | 1938: 'Peace for our time' - Chamberlain About This Site | Text Only 1938: 'Peace for our time' - Chamberlain The British Prime Minister has been hailed as bringing "peace to Europe" after signing a non-aggression pact with Germany. PM Neville Chamberlain arrived back in the UK today, holding an agreement signed by Adolf Hitler which stated the German leader's desire never to go to war with Britain again. The two men met at the Munich conference between Britain, Germany, Italy and France yesterday, convened to decide the future of Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland. Mr Chamberlain declared the accord with the Germans signalled "peace for our time", after he had read it to a jubilant crowd gathered at Heston airport in west London. The German leader stated in the agreement: "We are determined to continue our efforts to remove possible sources of difference and thus to contribute to assure the peace of Europe." But many MPs are bound to criticise it as part of the Prime Minister's "appeasement" of German aggression in Europe. And Mr Chamberlain's personal pact will be little comfort to the Czechoslovakian Government which has been forced to hand over the region of Sudetenland to Germany, despite not being present at the conference. After greeting members of the public at the airport, Mr Chamberlain appeared in front of another rejoicing throng on the balcony of Buckingham Palace with the King and Queen, and again later outside 10 Downing Street. The British Prime Minister was forced to mobilise the Royal Navy four days ago when Germany announced it was building massive fortifications in Rhineland. But the Conservative leader has always expressed his desire to find a peaceful solution to the Fuehrer's wish to create a new - and enlarged - German homeland in Europe. |
Which fictional TV family had pets called Spot, Igor and Kitty? | Unusual Pets for Unusual People - TV Tropes Unusual Pets for Unusual People You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share Unusual Pets for Unusual People × YMMV In fiction the type of pet a character owns is often used to signify their personality. Dogs are the default , fish are usually only for young characters as their first pet, and cats are often used for introverts, especially female ones . So what of the other pets out there? As a form of Animal Stereotype less mainstream pets like rodents, reptiles, or ferrets tend to be owned by characters who are oddball, awkward, or loners. Reptiles and rats (though rarely mice ) are often the go-to pet for villainous and malicious characters while others tend to signify the owner is atypical. Exotic pets are almost never owned by an 'average' character. Large predators (like a Panthera Awesome ) as pets often imply that the person is rich and/or powerful, if a bit eccentric. Compare Heroes Love Dogs (for characterizing heroes/good guys), Right-Hand Cat (the odd fondness of villainous characters for cats), and Familiar (the association of cats or other odd animals as magical companions for witches). Examples: open/close all folders Anime & Manga In One Piece the villian Spandam has a pet sword that can turn into an elephant. Really . Its name is "Funkfreed". Comic Books In Watchmen Ozymandias has a pet genetically-modified lynx, Bubastis. In What If? v1 #43, where Conan the Barbarian is magically transported to present day New York City, he becomes a gang leader and has a pet leopard. Hellblazer : Mako's first appearance shows him holding a baboon and a hyena on chains. He doesn't use them at any point, but are a very handy "Do No Mess With" shorthand. Comic Strips Nero . In Het Wonderwolkje The crazy pirate Abraham Tuizentfloot owns a pet pelican who flies him around. Films — Animation Aladdin . Princess Jasmine owns a pet tiger. She's a Rebellious Princess . Anastasia : Rasputin is an undead and has a pet bat. Bartok is loyal to a point. Lilo from Lilo & Stitch , a quirky girl with a dark streak, goes to the animal shelter and gets the weirdest looking pet there, actually an escaped alien who she thinks is a puppy. Before she does, she asks the shelter attendant for a lobster. Rapunzel from Tangled has a pet chameleon. She grew up in a tower and was locked away from society for eighteen years, therefore is a bit of an awkward Plucky Girl . Long John Silver from Disney's Treasure Planet is a corpulent alien cyborg who's Faux Affably Evil . His pet is Morph, a sentient blob of pinkish goo that's immune to gravity and can mimic anything it encounters. As long as Silver maintains his rugged but genial facade, Morph remains his loyal companion. However, once Silver shows his vicious and ruthless pirate side, Morph recoils from him and flees to Jim Hawkins. The titular heroine of Moana has a pet piglet and a pet chicken (who specifically is noted as being odd due to his noticeable stupidity .) She is considered an odd one out amongst others on her island, because she wants to sail the seas while the others fear going past the reef. Films — Live-Action Ace Ventura: Pet Detective takes this trope Up to Eleven . When Ace Ventura's landlord notices unusual noises and questions Ace on them, Ace claims he knows nothing. As soon as the landlord leaves, an entire zoo comes out of hiding. A Clockwork Orange . Sociopathic Alex owns a pet snake. This detail was not in the novel and in fact Malcolm McDowell was frightened of snakes. Literature Dark Life . Annoying Younger Sibling Zoe holds a variety of outrageously dangerous sea life (such as snakes) as pets. Her power of animal control keeps them from being harmful to her. In A Wizard of Earthsea , Ged ends up with an otak as his familiar. It's explicitly noted that otaks are not easily domesticated at best, and it is shown when his otak nearly bites some of the other students at his school. Harry Potter : All of the allowed pets at Hogwarts are animals associated with magic, wh |
Which part of the body does a cariogenic affect? | Diet, cariogenic | Article about Diet, cariogenic by The Free Dictionary Diet, cariogenic | Article about Diet, cariogenic by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Diet%2c+cariogenic Dental Caries an affection of the solid tissues of the teeth manifested by their gradual destruction (enamel, dentin, cemen-tum) and the formation of cavities. The causes of dental caries are varied and have not been completely determined. According to the chemical-parasitic theory, it results from the mineral part of the teeth being dissolved by acids formed in the mouth during the breakdown of the carbohydrates in food; the organic portion of the teeth is subsequently decomposed by microbes. Dental caries may also develop without the action of microbes as a result of metabolic disturbances in the dental tissues. Diet is an important factor in the origin of dental caries. Dental caries was induced experimentally by giving animals food containing a large quantity of sugar. In localities where the drinking water is low in fluorine, the incidence of dental caries is particularly high. The individual enzyme peculiarities of the body, diseases, a mother’s diet during pregnancy, improper artificial feeding of infants, and rickets also affect the incidence of dental caries. Caries generally affects the teeth of the upper jaw, especially the fifth milk and first molar teech. The carious process is usually concentrated near natural depressions on the tooth surface and on the contiguous surfaces in the neck of a tooth (region next to the gum). The disease starts with the formation of a defect in the enamel or neck part of the cementum projecting freely into the mouth. On reaching the dentin, the process spreads wide and deep, forming a carious cavity. Once started, the process does not stop but gradually progresses. The enamel loses its luster and transparency at the site of dental caries, and pigmentation and roughness appear. When the integrity of the enamel is impaired, pain is felt on eating sweet, acid, salty, hot, or cold food. Dental caries is usually chronic. Acute dental caries is generally found in young people, and it is often due to a disturbance of internal secretion. Treatment consists in restoration of the anatomical structure and function of the tooth by filling it. The procedure involves removal of the soft dentin and formation of a suitable cavity to hold the filling. Prevention consists in taking action to increase tooth resistance to caries (providing the body with the essential salts, chiefly calcium and phosphorus, and vitamin D) during formation and mineralization of the teeth (from the fourth to fifth month of intrauterine development to age 11 years). After the teeth erupt prevention consists in proper diet and oral hygiene. REFERENCES |
Which BBC Radio 2 host includes ‘The Tracks of My Years’ in his weekday programme? | Ken Bruce 'to be replaced by Simon Mayo on BBC Radio 2' - Telegraph Celebrity news Ken Bruce 'to be replaced by Simon Mayo on BBC Radio 2' Ken Bruce is set to lose his job as the host of Radio 2's mid-morning show, angering listeners already infuriated by the station's efforts to attract younger listeners. Ken Bruce is to be replaced by Radio 5 Live presenter Simon Mayo Photo: DAVID ROSE By Matthew Moore 4:23PM GMT 09 Nov 2008 The veteran disc jockey, who has worked at the BBC for 26 years, is to be replaced by Radio 5 Live presenter Simon Mayo, his occasional stand-in. Bruce's 9.30am show is one of the most popular on British radio, regularly attracting up to seven million listeners, many of whom have already expressed their anger at the decision. Craig Wilson, who helped found the Ken Bruce Appreciation Group on social networking website on Facebook, said: "I think it's an absolute travesty that Radio 2 are getting rid of one of their truly talented presenters. This is not what the station needs at the moment - it should be hanging on to its jewels in its crown. " Other fans registered their protest on internet message boards. One wrote: "I sincerely hope they do not replace Ken with Simon Mayo. He is not a patch on Ken when he has sat in for him." Bruce's departure - which follows the exits of Radio 2 favourites Jimmy Young and Johnnie Walker from their weekday slots - is reported to have been one of the final decisions taken by Lesley Douglas, the Radio 2 controller who was forced to resign last month over the prank phone calls made by Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross. Related Articles BBC forced to change apology to Andrew Sachs after further complaint 09 Nov 2008 It was Mrs Douglas who spearheaded the station's drive to appeal to a younger audience, including hiring Brand, a decision known to have alienated long-serving Radio 2 broadcasters. Bruce, 57, is expected leave the station after Radio 5 Live completes its long-awaited moved to Manchester around 2011. Mayo, 50, who currently hosts the news and sport station's afternoon show, was known to have been reluctant to move his young family north and has been offered Bruce's slot to help keep him at the BBC. "Simon was concerned that the plan would be scrapped following Lesley Douglas's resignation after the Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand scandal," a Radio 2 insider told a Sunday newspaper. "But Simon made some calls last week and has been assured that it will all go ahead and he will still be taking over the Ken Bruce show." Bruce, who grew up in Glasgow, joined the BBC Scotland after failing to make the grade as an accountant. He moved to Radio 2 to Saturday Late Show in 1984, and briefly replaced Sir Terry Wogan as host of the breakfast show before taking up the mid-morning slot. He is currently writing his autobiography, and has expressed a desire end his career north of the border. His biography on the Radio 2 website ends: "Ken is content to remain at Radio 2 until the call comes to restore him to his rightful place on the Throne of Scotland." A BBC spokeswoman said Bruce had recently signed a new contract at the station, but did not disclose its length. Bruce and Mayo could not be contacted for comment. |
In Sikhism, what is the practice of allowing one’s hair to grow naturally, as a symbol of respect for the perfection of God’s creation? | Sikhism Flashcards a follower of Sikhism (or of or relating to Sikhs or Sikhism) Term Guru Nanak Definition The founder of the religion of Sikhism and the first of ten Sikh Gurus. Born Hindu and later had an inner conviction to create the Sikh religion. Term Ik Onkar Definition central tenet of Sikh religious philosophy. It is a symbol of the unity of God in Sikhism, and is found on all religious scriptures and places such as Gurdwaras. Refers to the existence of “one God.” Term Waheguru Definition meaning “wonderful teacher”, a term used in Sikhism to refer to God, the Supreme Being or the creator of all. Term The spiritual center for Sikhs, home to the Golden Temple and the gateway to Punjab. Term Khalsa Definition meaning “pure”, Khalsa’s are Sikhs which have undergone the sacred Amrit Ceremony initiated by the 10th Sikh Guru. The Khalsa baptism ceremony is undertaken as part of ones own personal spiritual evolution when the initiate is ready to fully live up to the high expectations of Guru Gobind Singh. All Sikhs are expected to be Khalsa or working towards that objective. Term Guru Granth Sahib Definition The final and eternal guru of the Sikhs. It is the religious text of Sikhism. Regarded as the teachings of the Ten Gurus. The role of Adi Granth, as a source of guide of prayer, is pivotal in worship in Sikhism. Term Gurudwara Definition meaning “the gateway to the Guru”, is a place of worship for Sikhs (similar to a church for catholics) Term balance (earn your money righteously and honestly) [one of three pilars] Term Vand Ke Chakko Definition generosity (share ones wealth with others in the community, to give to charity, to generally help others in the community who need help)[one of three pilars] Term Kesh Definition the practice of allowing one’s hair to grow naturally as a symbol of respect for the perfection of God’s creation. [one of five k's] Term Kangha Definition a small comb worn by Sikhs, one of the five articles of faith for Sikhs. [one of five k's] Term Katchera Definition specially made cotton underwear as a reminder of the commitment to purity, one of the five articles of faith for Sikhs. [one of five k's] Term Kara Definition a steel circle, worn on the wrist, signifying bondage to Truth and freedom from every other entanglement. One of the five articles of faith for Sikhs. [one of five k's] Term Kirpan Definition the sword, with which the Khalsa is committed to righteously defend the first line of the truth. One of the five articles of faith for Sikhs. [one of five k's] Term Mul Mantra Definition the most important composition contained within Adi Granth, the holy scripture of the Sikhs. It is the basis of Sikhsim. Mool Mantar mean “main chant” or “root verse”. Term |
In humans, glossitis is the inflammation of which part of the body? | What is Glossitis?: Types, Causes and Symptoms Read This Next What Is Glossitis? Glossitis refers to inflammation of the tongue. The condition causes the tongue to swell in size, change in color, and develop a smooth appearance on the surface. The tongue is the small, muscular organ in the mouth that helps you chew and swallow food. It also helps with your speech. Glossitis can cause the small bumps on the surface of the tongue called the papillae to disappear. Your papillae play a role in how you eat. They contain thousands of tiny sensors called taste buds. Severe tongue inflammations that result in swelling and redness can cause pain and change the way you eat or speak. The Types of Glossitis There are several different types of glossitis: Acute Glossitis Acute glossitis is an inflammation of the tongue that appears suddenly, and it often has severe symptoms. This type of glossitis typically develops during an allergic reaction. Chronic Glossitis Chronic glossitis is an inflammation of the tongue that continues to recur. This type may begin as a symptom of another health condition. Idiopathic Glossitis Idiopathic glossitis, also known as Hunter’s glossitis, affects the muscles of the tongue. In this condition, a significant amount of papillae can be lost. The cause of idiopathic glossitis is unknown. Atrophic Glossitis Atrophic glossitis occurs when a large number of papillae are lost, resulting in changes to the tongue’s color and texture. This type of glossitis typically turns the tongue dark red. What Causes Glossitis? A number of factors can cause inflammation of the tongue, including: Allergic Reactions Allergic reactions to medications, food, and other potential irritants may aggravate the papillae and the muscle tissues of the tongue. Potential irritants include toothpaste and certain types of medications that treat high blood pressure. Diseases Certain diseases that affect your immune system may attack the tongue’s muscles and papillae. Herpes simplex , a virus that causes cold sores and blisters around the mouth, may contribute to swelling and pain in the tongue. Low Iron Levels An inadequate amount of iron in the blood can trigger glossitis. Iron regulates cell growth by helping your body make red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen to your organs, tissues, and muscles. Low levels of iron in the blood may result in low levels of myoglobin. Myoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that’s important for muscle health, including the tongue’s muscle tissue. Dry Mouth Dry mouth is caused by a lack of saliva, which may be due to a salivary gland disorder or overall dehydration. You need saliva to keep your tongue moist. Mouth Trauma Trauma caused by injuries to the mouth can affect the condition of your tongue. Inflammation may occur as a result of cuts and burns on the tongue or of dental appliances placed on your teeth, such as braces. Who Is at Risk for Glossitis? You may be at risk for tongue inflammation if you: have a mouth injury wear braces or dentures that irritate your tongue have herpes have an immune system disorder What Are the Symptoms of Glossitis? Your symptoms may vary depending on the cause of the inflammation. In general, however, you can experience the following symptoms: pain or tenderness in the tongue swelling of the tongue change in the color of your tongue an inability to speak, eat, or swallow loss of papillae on the surface of your tongue How Is Glossitis Diagnosed? You may see your dentist or doctor for an assessment of your condition. They’ll examine your mouth to check for abnormal bumps and blisters on your tongue, gums, and soft tissues of your mouth. Samples of your saliva and blood may also be taken and sent to a laboratory for further examination. How Is Glossitis Treated? Treatment for glossitis typically includes a combination of medications and home remedies. Medications Antibiotics and other medications that get rid of infections may be prescribed if bacteria are present in your mouth or body. Your doctor may also prescribe corticosteroids, such as prednisone , to reduc |
The Coco Cola prototype recipe was formulated in a drugstore in which US state? | Manufacturing Process Of Coca Cola Diagram Free Essays Manufacturing Process Of Coca Cola Diagram The Coca-Cola Company (KO) is the world's largest beverage company, and it owns or licenses more than 500 nonalcoholic beverage... brands. The company owns four of the world's top five nonalcoholic sparkling beverage brands: Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Fanta and Sprite. The prototype Coca-Cola recipe was formulated at the Eagle Drug and Chemical Company, a drugstore in Columbus, Georgia, by John Pemberton, originally as a coca wine called Pemberton's French Wine Coca. He may have been inspired by the formidable... Bottle, Caffeine, Coca 1257 Words | 4 Pages Motivational Process at Coca-Cola The Motivation Theory Used Within The Coca-Cola Company The motivational process of The... Coca-Cola Company can best be described as one that identifies with Clayton Alderfer's ERG theory. The workplace productivity within The Coca-Cola Company is unmatched by many organizations today. Three essential elements make up Aldermen's ERG theory: The first part focuses on the existence needs within the company; the next part addresses the relatedness needs within the company; and the last part touches... Employment, Fundamental human needs, Interpersonal relationship 1276 Words | 4 Pages Coca Cola its people and processes from current state to a desired future state is called change management. This process gives employees the ability to... accept changes in the existing environment of the business. Change can be of different type for example, change in technology, operations or strategies etc. company needs to implement individual strategies to cope with each type of change. Coca Cola Corporation is among one of the oldest corporations of the world. It has gone through many internal and... Caffeine, Change management, Coca-Cola 1171 Words | 4 Pages Coca Cola Case Study Creating an effective organisational structure A Coca-Cola Great Britain case study Page 1: Introduction The... Coca-Cola Company is truly global, and its main product is recognised and consumed worldwide. The Company organises and structures itself in a way that reflects that fact. At the same time, the Company looks to meet the particular needs of regional markets sensitively and its structure also needs to reflect that fact. This Case Study illustrates the way in which the Company has built an... Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, New product development 1787 Words | 6 Pages Coca-Cola Supply Chain Coca-Cola is the world’s largest beverage company. They employee over 146,000 employees offer over 3,000 products worldwide and... operate in over 200 countries. The company was founded in 1886 but it wasn’t until 1891 when an Atlanta business man secured the rights to the company that the vision of Coca-Cola was established and their expansion begun. In 1899 Coca-Cola’s first bottler relationship was established. This bottling relationship allowed the company to grow aggressively and expand into... Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Inventory 1734 Words | 5 Pages Coca Cola Coca Cola Kalvin Williams MGT/445 August 23, 2010 Mr. Dennis Stroud Coca Cola The... Coca Cola Company begins in Jacob’s Pharmacy selling for five cents. Many years have past and the Coca Cola Company remains the leader in beverages, syrups, and non-alcoholic drinks. The following paragraphs will discuss how a complete performance management system and annual performance appraisals at Coca Cola are different and how effective various performance appraisals methods and relevant problems affect... Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Human resource management 1518 Words | 5 Pages Process of Quality Control in the Coca Cola Company The Coca-Cola Company Process of Quality Control Quality Control Quality control is a... process employed to ensure a certain level of quality in a product or service. TCCSMS To ensure such quality, the Coca-Cola system is governed by The Coca-Cola Management System (TCCMS). TCCMS is an integrated quality management program, which holds all operations system-wide to the same standards for production and distri |
Tuber melanosporum is a variety of which luxury food? | What Is A Truffle | What Are Truffles | Gourmet Food World What Is A Truffle Log in to rate this item. Truffles are exotic, prized and coveted, synonymous with luxury and all fine things, but it’s the very few and in the know who can answer the question: what are truffles? A truffle is, in the simplest terms, a fungus or mushroom of the genus Tuber. It grows underground, typically near or right beneath the roots of trees, particularly oak, beech, birch, poplars and pine trees. They form a symbiotic relationship – meaning the tree and the truffles both get something out of the relationship, sugars and nutrients. Intensely aromatic, truffles add a unique and unmatched aroma and flavor to a dish, which is why they’re so coveted in cooking. The most prized truffles, the Tuber melanosporum or the winter black truffle , and the tuber magnatum or the white truffle from Alba, are found in France and Italy. The coveted Italian winter white truffle grows only in the Alba and Piedmont regions, while the black truffle is found both in France (near Perigord, which is why the black truffle is also known as the Perigord truffle) and Italy, but also across Western Europe. The winter variety of all truffles are the most intense, while the summer truffle , a different species altogether, is milder with a lesser aroma. Truffles are also found in Australia, and South America, where they’ve been successfully cultivated and harvested. Truffle cultivation is rare, but not impossible. Truffles are “hunted” with specially trained dogs, which have supplanted the truffle pigs of yore (one of the reasons being that pigs love their truffles a bit too much, and tend to eat them before they can be grabbed). Because the mushrooms grow so deep in the ground, almost a foot sometimes, they’re incredibly hard to find, and it’s only thanks to the very sensitive noses of these animals that they’re found at all. Truffles tend to grow always in the same spots, which are fiercely guarded by the truffle hunters. Did You Find This Article Helpful? (0.00) # of Ratings: 0 Log in to rate this item. There are currently no ratings for this item. Be the first to rate this item. |
Which female swimmer won six Olympic Gold Medals for East Germany in 1988? | Kristin Otto | German swimmer | Britannica.com German swimmer Michael Phelps Kristin Otto, (born Feb. 7, 1966, Leipzig , E.Ger.), German swimmer, the first female athlete to win six gold medals at a single Olympic Games . Swimmer Kristin Otto showing off the six gold medals she won at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, South … © Getty Images Otto entered a special sports school at age 11 after East Germany’s comprehensive scouting program identified her as a swimming prospect. In 1982 she set her first world record as a member of her country’s 4 × 100-metre medley relay team. A favourite to win a medal at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles , Otto was unable to compete because of East Germany’s boycott . Later that year she cracked a vertebra and spent nine months in a neck brace; although physicians advised her to give up her sport, she returned to compete at the 1986 world championships in Madrid, winning four gold and two silver medals. At the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea , Otto entered six events and won gold medals in all of them. Her individual victories included the 100-metre butterfly, 50-metre freestyle, 100-metre freestyle, and 100-metre backstroke. She also swam the lead leg in East Germany’s 4 × 100-metre freestyle relay victory and the backstroke leg in the 4 × 100-metre individual medley relay. Prior to Otto’s achievement, no woman had won more than four gold medals at a single Olympics. Otto was considered one of the most versatile female swimmers, winning world or Olympic championships in the backstroke, butterfly, freestyle, and individual medley. She retired after the 1988 Olympics. Learn More in these related articles: |
In which Scottish city is the Robert Gordon University? | Robert Gordon University courses and application information £10,200-9,900 Overview Robert Gordon University is a modern university based in the Scottish city of Aberdeen. Although it was granted university status in 1992, it was founded as an educational institution in the mid 18th century. Robert Gordon has a strong focus on vocational degrees, and brands itself as ‘The Professional University’. It currently has a little over 17,000 students, of whom more than 1,000 are international, enrolled. Awards for the University include ‘Best Modern University in the UK’ (Times Guide 2012) and ‘Scottish University of the Year’ in 2011. Faculties include the Aberdeen Business School, Faculty of Design & Technology and Faculty of Health and Social Care. The focus on professional education is shown by the University’s leading graduate employment record. It has been rated as having the highest graduate prospects of any University several times in recent years, and remains top for modern universities. This is achieved through strong links with industry, particularly North Sea gas and oil companies, and year-long work placements that have become standard across all courses. Services for International Students Students who have the required grades for entry but do not meet the English language requirements can join an eight week pre-sessional English programme in order to improve. During term time, English language classes are run to further help students. These include general group classes and one-to-one support. Ranking 86th in the Times University Guide 2017 44th in the Guardian University Guide 2017 Robert Gordon University is generally considered to be one of the top post-1992 universities in the UK. Although primarily a teaching based university, the 2014 Research Excellence Framework showed the areas Dentistry, Nursing & Pharmacy and Media Studies to be performing well. Accommodation Robert Gordon University has over 1,500 places in University accommodation available and guarantees housing to first year students. The rooms themselves are spread across both campuses, with the furthest being only 25 minutes’ walk away, and a bus service links the two campuses. Many rooms are en-suite, with studio apartments also available. The University can also help students find alternative accommodation in private halls of residence or apartments. Location Aberdeen is a vibrant and multicultural city, home to over 220,000, including 20,000 students. It is rich in culture, with a range of museums, art galleries, cinemas and concert venues. There are five shopping centres (including the brand new Union Square centre) with a wide range of well known shops, as well as boutiques. Shops selling locally-produced goods and an international street market held at various times throughout the year are also available. Hundreds of local events are organised by the Council, event partners and the community. The Granite (or Silver) City is also very green, with a range of parks and open spaces close to the city centre, and often ranks in the top ten for quality of life in the UK. Aberdeen Airport offers strong links with the rest of the UK, Europe and the world. Robert Gordon University posts from the SI-UK blog |
The Davis Cup is a challenge trophy contested by men in which sport? | Davis Cup - Tennis Topics - ESPN Past Winners The Davis Cup is the premier international team competition in men's tennis, contested annually by squads from countries throughout the world in knockout format to determine each year's champion. First played in 1900 (between the United States and the British Isles) and originally called the International Tennis Challenge Trophy, the Davis Cup has grown to include more than 130 nations competing for the annual prize, named for one of the event's founders who commissioned the trophy. Twelve nations have won the Davis Cup over its 110-year history, with the United States capturing the most titles (32), followed by Australia (with 28). The Czech Repulic team defeated Spain in the 2012 Davis Cup final round to win its first title since 1980. While teams from more than 100 countries compete annually in Davis Cup play, only 16 nations qualify for the elite World Group that determines each year's champion. All other countries compete in various groups of zonal play or the World Group playoffs, earning points to improve their standing within the International Tennis Federation's ranking system. Those rankings help to determine the seedings for the World Group, with the previous year's finalists serving as the top two seeds for the initial round of 16 within the World Group -- the first of four weekends spaced throughout the year that narrow the field down in knockout format through best-of-five match "ties." Winners of that first round of 16 move on to the quarterfinals and ensure their place in the following year's World Group, while the losers fall into the World Group playoffs to face zonal winners for a place in the top tier for the next year. In the World Group, World Group playoffs, and Groups I and II of zonal play, each round or "tie" is contested in a best-of-five match format, and is played over three days (usually Friday to Sunday). On the first day (Friday) there are two singles matches, and then the doubles match takes place on the following day. The reverse singles take place on the final day (Sunday). Each of the five matches is worth one point, with the team earning the most points capturing the tie. All individual matches are best of five sets, unless one team has won the first three matches. Then the teams will often agree to a best-of-three sets scenario (for remaining singles matches). Home teams within the competition are determined by the draw. In matchups between countries who have played each other in the past, the "away" team from the most recent matchup between the two is deemed the home side and allowed to choose a location for the tie. The draw also specifies which weeks are set up during the year for Davis Cup play, with all of the quarterfinals usually played the same weekend in July and each of the semifinals held simultaneously in September. The finalists meet in December of each year to square off for one of sports' most historic prizes. The idea behind the competition that would become known as the Davis Cup emerged in 1899, when a group of Harvard tennis players suggested a contest between players from the United States and the British Isles. Dwight F. Davis, one of the Harvard men, suggested a tournament format and commissioned a trophy for the initial challenge event, to be hosted by the Longwood Cricket Club in Boston. Davis was a member of the U.S. team in that first competition, played in 1900 and known as the International Lawn Tennis Challenge Trophy. The Americans triumphed by a 3-0 score, and then took the second challenge event two years later in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Brits won the competition for the first time in 1903, in their third attempt to top the Americans. France and then Australasia (comprised of players from Australia and New Zealand) joined in Davis Cup play the following two years, with Australasia becoming the third nation to win the event in 1907. Although the first World War kept the Davis Cup from being played from 1915 to 1919, the competition's popularity continued to grow as additional countries became involved in the annu |
How many stars are on the national flag of Turkey? | The Turkish flag - All About Turkey Home > Tourist Info > The Turkish flag The Turkish flag The fundamentals of the Turkish Flag were laid down by Turkish Flag Law No. 2994 of May 29, 1936. Turkish Flag Regulation No. 2/7175 dated July 28, 1937, and Supplementary Regulation No. 11604/2 dated July 29, 1939, were enacted to describe how the flag law would be implemented. The Turkish Flag Law No. 2893 dated September 22, 1983, and Published in the Official Gazette on September 24, 1983, was promulgated six months after its publication. According to Article 9 of Law No. 2893, a statute including the fundamentals of the implementation was also published. The measurements of the Turkish Flag : G = Width A = Distance between the centre of the outer crescent and the seam of the white band 1/2 G B = Diameter of the outer circle of the crescent 1/2 G C = Distance between the centers of the inner and outer circles of the crescent 0.0625 G D = Diameter of the inner circle of the crescent 0.4 G E = Distance between the inner circle of the crescent and the circle around the star 1/3 G F = Diameter of the circle around the star 1/4 G L = Length 1 � G M = Width of the seam band 1/30 G Color Red: Pantone 186 c / CMYK (%) C 0 - M9 0 - Y 80 - K 5 Current law on the Turkish flag Law #2893, adopted September 22, 1983, published in the Official Gazette September 24, 1983 No 18171, Series 5 Volume 22, p. 599 Purpose Article 1 - The purpose of this Law is to identify the principles and procedures about shape, construction and protection of the Turkish flag. Shape and Construction of the Flag Article 2 - The Turkish flag shall be a red flag with a white moon - star which is in the shape and proportions shown in the attached table. The standards, the fabric and material of the making of the flag and special flags (symbolic flags, special signs, pennant, ship's pennant and official flag) are shown in the charter. Hoisting and Lowering the Flag Article 3 - Flag shall be hoisted on public associations and foundations and their abroad representatives, sea vehicles of public foundations, real and judicial persons. It shall be hoisted on vehicles of the authorities in and out of the country. Hoisting and lowering of the flag shall be done with ceremony. Making of the ceremony in appropriate way shall be under the responsibility of the authorized chief in that place. The Turkish flag shall be hoisted on national holidays and general holidays , starting from holiday start and ending in the sunset of the end of the holiday. (A recent modification of the law changed this rule. The flag shall now be hoisted on the official buildings all the time.). Permanent hoisting of the flag, the closed places in which the flag shall be placed, the places where the flag shall be used as background, the way of hoisting the flag in private places, the schedules and subjects about hoisting of the flag on the vessels of the Turkish Armed Forces and Turkish merchant ships are shown in the charter. Flying the flag at half staff Article 4 - The Turkish flag shall be flown at half staff as a sign of mourning on November10. (Note: November 10 is the anniversary of the death of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in 1938, the founder of the modern Republic of Turkey ). The other instances and time of flying the flag at half staff shall be announced by the Prime Minister . Saluting the flag Article 5 - The flag shall be saluted when hanging and lowering or during transfer of power ceremony. Places that can be covered with flag Article 6 - The coffins of former Presidents, martyrs and other civilians or soldiers who are identified in the charter; the statues of Atatürk in opening ceremonies and the desks in official oath ceremonies can be covered with the Turkish flag. In addition, the ways and places of usage of the flag according to national customs and traditions are shown in the charter. Prohibitions Article 7 - The Turkish flag shall not be used as torn, unraveled, patched, with holes in it, dirty, faded, wrinkled or in a situation that will bruise its spiritual value. Except for official o |
Which artist said ‘Everything you can imagine is real’? | Everything you can imagine is real | High Existence Everything you can imagine is real Nakedape (@nakedape) 3 years, 9 months ago What do you think Pablo Picasso meant when he said this? April 4, 2013 at 6:39 am Want to reply? Sort replies by: D.I. (26) (@thekingofthenorth) 3 years, 9 months ago ago perhaps that our imagination is as true a medium of reality as the world beyond our minds. in a sense it comes down to the fact that nothing that we experience is really whats going on, just a sketch of the whole picture. so our perception is real to us and so to is our imagination. although, in a sense, neither of them are real. 1 [Hidden] a Lotus Blossoms. (139)a philosopher, a musician, a curious mind ... (@ancientmystic) 3 years, 9 months ago ago @nakedape , everything you see every day that is manmade had to be imagined before it could be built, and in being built, it left the land of thought and imagination to be born into the physical world. Thus anything you can imagine, you can create. Our minds are gardens where beautiful things grow. 5 [Hidden] HJD (4)just a girl in a crazy messed up world, lo... (@Hayweeday) 2 years, 7 months ago ago I really like this reply. It was a far better description of what i was thinking. 1 [Hidden] Anonymous (2,653) (@) 3 years, 9 months ago ago Maybe he followed the idea that if you can imagine it then it’s part of real life. In that sense it’s true. If he said that everything you can imagine is actual everyone would disagree. 1 [Hidden] Patrick Phillips (19) (@crossingtheeventhorizon) 3 years, 9 months ago ago The imagination is the mind functioning on a non-local quantum mechanical level. It is “seeing” from a higher dimensional perspective. 1 [Hidden] @crossingtheeventhorizon , Well said. I’d like to add that when you imagine something, especially something of you personally doing it, your brain actually fires the same way if you were to actually do it. So in essence, imagining to walk and actually walking is the same thing to your brain. Not to say your body, but your brain. I think..someone correct me if this is bullshit. 1 [Hidden] Dreamer (25) (@heartbeat) 3 years, 9 months ago ago @nakedape , i would say everything you can imagine is already existing somewhere, we only don’t know where in this reality on planet earth or in another reality, but it has to come from somewhere, the imagination… 1 [Hidden] Anonymous (68) (@) 3 years, 9 months ago ago @nakedape , when you draw a dragon. is it real? ofc it is real! he is on that paper. lol same with the thoughts. if they happened they are real :P 1 [Hidden] drazzilblazin (99)currently adding everyone i can find livin... (@drazzilblazin) 3 years, 9 months ago ago yes, everything you can imagine is real, but it is to what extent is it real? to what extent does it exist?how far along the scale from nothing into physical does it penetrate? what is real but only the experiencing of something 1 [Hidden] Shivi Physcuman (0)A fifteen year old girl in India in an int... (@shivi666) 3 years, 9 months ago ago Actually, this is something that has intrigued me for quite a while. Everyone perceives things differently, and that is the reality for us. But then how do we know what reality actually is like? For example, is the green I see the green you see? Can we really something is real without someone to perceive it, because we don’t really know what it actually is like, everything is just inside our mind, just memories and perceptions in our brains. What if it isn’t real, just a mass hallucination? 1 [Hidden] Jason (68)Unknown, (@jasonmctw) 3 years, 9 months ago ago Everything you can imagine is real. I would say once you imagine something it exists in your mind. Everything around you is perceve by your mind. Who can really tell the difference? Is there a difference? @shivi666 , I was also thinking about that kind of idea. But if everyone has their own perceptions of the world around them and everyones is slightly different does this mean we have our own universe within us? 1 [Hidden] drazzilblazin (99)currently adding everyone i can find livin... |
Which animal is known as the ‘Earth Pig’? | Characteristics of the Earth Pig - Feng Shui Store Home / Characteristics of the Earth Pig Characteristics of the Earth Pig Characteristics of the Earth Pig: 1959 The earth Pig has an extremely kind and thoughtful nature and is sensible and realistic. The Earth Pig will go to great lengths to please their employers and co workers however they can. The Earth Pig is great at organizing events and gatherings and will be able to pull out all the stops on the tightest schedule. They have a large circle of friends due to their great sense of humour. They like to attend parties and social gatherings. The Pig is a kind and understanding person and is known for their peace keeping abilities. They hate any unpleasantness and will do anything in their power to resolve the problem. They are great talkers and are always straight to the point. They hate it when justice is not upheld and will do everything in their powers to make sure it is put right. The Pig is usually very popular and enjoys other peoples company. They are very tolerant and are often prepared to forgive other for their wrong doings. They are great at organizing fundraisers and other similar events. The Pig is a hard worker and is respected for their reliability and integrity. In their early years they will try their hand at several different jobs but will usually be happiest where they feel that they are being of service to others. They will give up their time for the common good and are highly valued by their colleagues and employers. The Pig has a good sense of humor and always has something to say to cheer people up. They love to entertain those around them. Sadly some people take advantage of the Pigs good nature and use the Pigs generosity to their advantage. They have difficulty in saying no at times and would really benefit learning to say no every now and again. There are many pigs who have become entrepreneurs and set a successful career path for themselves after an earlier disappointment in life. Although the Pig tends to spend money quite freely, they are usually very astute in financial matters. Another characteristic of the Pig is their ability to recover from setbacks quickly. Once they have made their mind up to do something nobody can stop them. Pigs love spending their money on lavish holidays and expensive shopping trips. Their home will usually be kitted out with all the latest technology and furniture. The Pig will have many relationships before settling down with their chosen partner. Famous Pigs |
The ‘Pastry War’ of 1838 was an invasion of which country by France, after a French pastrycook accused local officers of looting his shop? | History of France History of France Military history of France">Military history Colonial history Timeline of French history Portal France The History of France has been divided into a series of separate historical articles navigable through the list to the right. The chronological era articles (highlighted in blue) address broad French historical, cultural and sociological developments. The dynasty and regime articles deal with the specific political and governmental regimes in France. The history of other cultural topics such as French art and literature can be found on their own pages. For information on today's France, see France . For other information, go to Portal:France. Prehistory Cave painting in Lascaux. The Neanderthals , a member of the homo genus, began to occupy Europe from about 200,000 BCE, but seem to have died out by about 30,000 years ago, presumably out-competed by the modern humans during a period of cold weather. The earliest modern humans — Homo sapiens — entered Europe (including France) around 50,000 years ago (the Upper Palaeolithic). The caves paintings of Lascaux and Gargas (Gargas in the Hautes-Pyrénées) as well as the Carnac stones are remains of the local prehistoric activity. Gaul Covering large parts of modern day France, Belgium, and northwest Germany, Gaul was inhabited by many Celtic tribes whom the Romans referred to as Gauls and who spoke the Gaulish language. On the lower Garonne the people spoke an archaic language related to Basque, the Aquitanian language. The Celts founded cities such as Lutetia Parisiorum (Paris) and Burdigala (Bordeaux) while the Aquitanians founded Tolosa (Toulouse). Long before any Roman settlements, Greek navigators settled in what would become Provence. The Phoceans founded important cities such as Massalia (Marseilles) and Nicaea (Nice), bringing them in to conflict with the neighboring Celts and Ligurians. The Phoceans were great navigators such as Pytheas who was born in Marseilles. The Celts themselves often fought with Aquitanians and Germans, and a Gaulish war band led by Brennus invaded Rome circa 393 or 388 BC following the Battle of the Allia. However Gaulish tactics would not evolve and the Romans would learn to counter them, the Gauls would from then be defeated in battles such as Sentinum and Telamon. When he fought the Romans, Hannibal Barca recruited several Gaulish mercenaries which fought on his side at Cannae . It was this Gaulish participation that caused Provence to be annexed in 122 BC by the Roman Republic. Later, the Consul of Gaul - Julius Caesar - conquered all of Gaul. Despite Gaulish opposition led by Vercingetorix, the Overking of the Warriors, Gauls succumbed to the Roman onslaught; the Gauls had some success at first at Gergovia, but were ultimately defeated at Alesia . The Romans founded cities such as Lugdunum (Lyon) and Narbonensis (Narbonne). Roman Gaul Vercingetorix surrenders to Julius Caesar after Alesia . Painting by Lionel-Noël Royer, 1899. Gaul was divided into several different provinces. The Romans displaced populations in order to prevent local identities to become a threat to the Roman control. Thus, many Celts were displaced in Aquitania or were enslaved and moved out of Gaul. There was a strong cultural evolution in Gaul under the Roman Empire, the most obvious one being the replacement of the Gaulish language by Vulgar Latin . It has been argued the similarities between the Gaulish and Latin languages favoured the transition. Gaul remained under Roman control for centuries and the Celtic culture was then replaced by the Gallo-Roman culture. Gauls became better integrated with the Empire with the passage of time. For instance Marcus Antonius Primus, an important general of the Roman Empire, and Emperor Claudius were both born in Gaul, as were general Gnaeus Julius Agricola and emperor Caracalla; Antoninus Pius also came from a gaulish family. In the decade following Valerian’s capture by the Persians in 260 Postumus established a short-lived Gallic Empire, which included the Iberian Peninsula and Britannia in a |
What is the national flower of South Africa? | South Africa's National Flower The King Protea, (Protea cynaroides), is a flowering plant. Its flower head (what the layman will call the 'flower') is the largest in the genus Protea: the species is also known as Giant Protea, Honeypot or King Sugar Bush. It is widely distributed in the south-western and southern parts of South Africa of the fynbos region. The artichoke-like appearance of the flower-heads of the king protea lead to the specific name ‘cynaroides’, which means ‘like cynara’ (the artichoke). The name does not do justice to the beautiful flower-heads of this protea, which is the largest in the genus. A number of varieties in colour and leaf shapes are found, but the most beautiful is the pink coloured flower. It is the flagship of the The Protea Atlas Project , run by the South African National Botanical Institute. This unusual flower has a long vase life in flower arrangements, and makes for an excellent dried flower. |
Meles Zenawi became Prime Minister of which country in 1995? | Ethiopia in 1995 | Britannica.com Ethiopia in 1995 Originally published in the Britannica Book of the Year. Presented as archival content. Britannica Stories Ringling Bros. Folds Its Tent The landlocked republic of Ethiopia is in the Horn of northeastern Africa. Area: 1,133,882 sq km (437,794 sq mi). Pop. (1995 est.): 55,053,000. Cap.: Addis Ababa. Monetary unit: birr, with (Oct. 6, 1995) a free rate of 5.80 birr to U.S. $1 (9.17 birr = £ 1 sterling). Presidents in 1995, Meles Zenawi (interim) and, from August 22, Negasso Gidada; prime ministers, Tamirat Layne (acting) and, from August 22, Meles Zenawi. The new constitution approved in December 1994 retained the key features of the draft presented earlier in 1994 to the Constituent Assembly, including the right of all peoples within Ethiopia to self-determination, including secession from the country. Uniquely among African constitutions, it instituted a largely ceremonial presidency, vesting executive power in the prime minister elected by the National Assembly. Assembly elections were held in May in most of the country but were postponed to June in the east. They were, however, boycotted by the four major opposition groupings and contested by only three small opposition parties. The conduct of the elections was reported by foreign observers to have been fair, but there was little challenge to the ruling Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF), a multiethnic grouping whose constituent parties won 493 of the 548 seats. Only in Addis Ababa, where 10 of the 23 seats were won by independents, was government control seriously contested. The new Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia was formally established on August 22. The new president, Negasso Gidada, was a Christian Oromo from the Welega region of western Ethiopia who had served as minister of information in the outgoing transitional government. The outgoing president, Meles Zenawi, became prime minister and head of government. The 17-member Council of Ministers was carefully selected to reflect the ethnic balance of the country, with four each for Oromo and Amhara, two each for Tigray (including the prime minister) and Gurage, and one each for five smaller groups. New regional assemblies were also elected in May and June and were likewise controlled by the EPRDF. The transfer of powers from the central government to the regions increasingly became a reality. For example, in the large Oromo region surrounding Addis Ababa, Oromifa increasingly replaced Amharic as the language of administration. A number of leading members of Meles Zenawi’s Tigray People’s Liberation Front were posted back to Tigray. The trials of members of the former regime charged with serious human rights abuses, which had been adjourned until May 1995 to allow both sides to prepare their cases, were further postponed until later in the year. Attempts to secure the extradition of the ousted dictator Mengistu Haile Mariam from his refuge in Zimbabwe were unsuccessful. At the same time, alleged human rights abuses by the new regime, though not remotely approaching those committed by the old one, continued to attract international attention. There was some harassment of journalists, though the press continued to be more independent than under previous governments, and Amnesty International condemned the arrest in June of five opposition politicians on what it described as "slender and dubious evidence of conspiracy." The government’s standing in Africa was reflected in the election of Meles Zenawi as chairman of the Organization of African Unity in June. Relations with Eritrea, which had separated from Ethiopia in 1993, continued to be close, but those with the Islamist military regime in The Sudan deteriorated rapidly. Ethiopia accused The Sudan of complicity in the attempted assassination of Pres. Hosni Mubarak of Egypt in Addis Ababa in June; it subsequently ordered the reduction of the Sudanese diplomatic staff from 15 to 4, denied Sudan Airways landing rights in Addis Ababa, and closed the Sudanese consulate at Gambela in southwes |
The Burgos Cathedral is in which European country? | Burgos Cathedral - Burgos, Spain - History and Visitor Information Site information Burgos Cathedral HISTORY Burgos Cathedral is a majestic, mainly Gothic cathedral, widely considered to be one of the most beautiful in Spain. With its grand proportions as well as a fine collection of religious works of art, Burgos Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Construction of Burgos Cathedral began in 1221 during the reign of King Ferdinand and, whilst it was consecrated in 1260, it was only completed in 1567 and changes continued until 1795. The layout of Burgos Cathedral is of a Latin cross, while the dome of the transept is octagonal in shape. |
Which champion racehorse, who died in 1932, was sometimes referred to as ‘Australia’s Wonder Horse’? | Famous Horses First Posted: June 7, 2008 Apr 4, 2015 Famous Horses Affirmed Bamboo Harvester aka Mr. Ed Bucephalus Burmese Buttermilk Comanche Dan Patch Haleb Hanover Kidron Lexington Little Sorrel Man O' War Old Henry Clay PharLap Reckless Ruffian Scout Seabiscuit Seattle Slew Secretariat Silver Snowman Sysonby Traveller Trigger Winchester Some of the following information was taken from the Smithsonian website and is being done so according to their copyright agreement (fair use). Pictures are not on their site. Some further information has been researched and added, but nothing from The Smithsonian site has been changed in any way. I will be continuing to add famous horses to this list. Please, if you have any specific horse that you want researched and added to this list, contact me using the e-mail on the my home page. The National Museum of Natural History often receives requests for information on famous horses which are believed to be part of the Smithsonian's research collection or on display in the exhibit areas. Several of the horses listed are part of the Museum's collection; The rest are displayed or stored at other institutions. The following facts have been compiled from the files of the Division of Mammals of the Museum's Department of Systematic Biology, Vertebrate Zoology Section, personal correspondence, and accession and catalogue records. Bucephalus Alexander the Great riding Bucephalus Alexander and Bucephalus in combat at the battle of Issus portrayed in the Alexander Mosaic. Bucephalus coin Bucephalus Bucephalus or Buchephalas...(c. 355 BC - June, 326 BC) was Alexander the Great's horse and one of the most famous actual horses of antiquity. Ancient accounts state that Bucephalus died after the Battle of the Hydaspes in 326 BC, in what is now modern Pakistan, and is buried in Jalalpur Sharif outside of Jhelum, Pakistan. The Taming of Bucephalus A massive creature with a massive head, Bucephalus is described as having a black coat with a large white star on his brow. He is also supposed to have had a "wall," or blue eye, and his breeding was that of the "best Thessalian strain." Plutarch tells the story of how, in 344 BC, a thirteen-year-old Alexander won the horse. Philonicus the Thessalian, a horse dealer, offered the horse to King Philip II for the sum of thirteen talents, but, since no one could tame the animal, Philip was not interested. His son Alexander, however, was, and promised to pay for the horse himself should he fail to tame it. He was given a chance and surprised all by subduing it. He spoke soothingly to the horse and turned it towards the sun so that it could no longer see its own shadow, which had been the cause of its distress. Dropping his fluttering cloak as well, Alexander successfully tamed the horse. Plutarch says that the incident so impressed Philip that he told the boy, "O my son, look thee out a kingdom equal to and worthy of thyself, for Macedonia is too little for thee." Philip's speech strikes the only false note in the anecdote, according to AR Anderson, who noted his words as the embryo of the legend fully developed in the History of Alexander the Great I.15, 17. The Alexander Romance presents a mythic variant of Bucephalus's origin. In this tale, the colt, whose heroic attributes surpassed even those of Pegasus, is bred and presented to Philip on his own estates. The mythic attributes of the animal are further reinforced in the romance by the Delphic Oracle, who tells Philip that the destined king of the world will be the one who rides Bucephalus, a horse with the mark of the ox's head on his haunch. Alexander and Bucephalus Alexander and Bucephalus in combat at the battle of Issus portrayed in the Alexander Mosaic.As one of his chargers, Bucephalus served Alexander in numerous battles. His legend fired the imagination of many an artist from the ancient to the modern world. Paintings of Labrum's Alexandrine subjects, including Bucephalus, survive today in the Louvre. One |
Mountjoy Prison is in which European city? | Mountjoy Prison, Dublin, Dublin Mountjoy Prison Parnell Square West, Dublin 1 +353 1 8716800 Maldron Hotel Parnell Square Dublin is a purpose built, contemporary Dublin City centre hotel. This stylish hotel is located just a short 2 minute walk from O'Connell Street one of the capital city's main entertainment hot spots and shopping destinations, making it an ideal location for a Dublin City break. With the Dublin Writer's Museum, James Joyce Centre, Hugh Lane Gallery and Garden of Remembrance all within close proximity to the hotel, Maldron Hotel Parnell Square offers the perfect location to enjoy all Dublin has to offer with ease. Maldron Hotel Parnell Square is conveniently located on the main bus route from Dublin Airport and within 10 minutes of Ireland's main rail terminals. All 126 guest rooms are air conditioned and have all the features you have come to expect from a 3 star Dublin hotel, including WiFi access in all rooms. from Gardiner Row/Great Denmark St, Dublin 1 018746949 The Castle Hotel is an elegant and spacious Georgian house hotel located just 2 minutes from O'Connell Street and within walking distance of Croke Park, Temple bar and Dublin's finest Tourist attractions. The Hotel has recently been authentically renovated and restored, thus maintaining its traditional charm and enhancing its reputation for comfort, with splendid period staircases, original plasterwork and beautiful marble fireplaces, it should exceed all of your expectations of what to expect from a Dublin hotel. We have an elegant and welcoming main reception area with annex reception rooms which are steeped in sophisticated Georgian style for you to relax in. The En-Suite Rooms are tastefully decorated and are furnished to a high standard to reflect the elegant surroundings and offer comfort and style. All have conveniences such as Tea and Coffee Facilities, Direct Dial telephone and Complimentary Wifi. Public areas include a New, Bar/Restaurant, "The Castle Vaults" which is intimate and relaxing. It is walled with the same warm stone that has been in place for the past 200 years and has an exposed Vaulted Ceiling which was part of the Original 19Th Century wine cellars. It combines all the amenities of a modern bar with the ambiance of old world charm and is the perfect place to sit back and relax after a busy day. To Entertain we have a Live Traditional Irish Music band every Thursday Friday and Saturday and Sunday Nights(Summer Months) and Friday and Saturday Nights (Rest of the Year). Located on Dublin's official Cultural Trail and within walking distance of the Abbey and Gate Theatres, the Dublin Writers Museum, James Joyce Cultural Centre, principal shopping districts, Dublin's finest cinema multiplex and other major tourist attractions. In addition to having the city centre at just a few minutes walk, you will also find a variety of transport links nearby so you can easily get to the ferry terminal, railway station, and airport via bus. The Hotel also has its own private car park making it an ideal location for the tourist and business traveller alike. from Cavendish Row, Upper O'Connell Street, Dublin 1 +353 1 8780555 Cassidys hotel, Dublin 1. is situated in the heart of Dublins city centre opposite the famous Gate theatre on Upper O’Connell Street and close to everything a visitor to Dublin could want. Dublin’s shopping districts and museums are all within a short stroll of Cassidys hotel. This Dublin hotel forms one of the cities famous Georgian terraces on Parnell square Located in the main body of the hotel our authentic Dublin City centre accommodation provides comfort, relaxation and a warm Irish welcome. Experience modern day comfort in surroundings reminiscent of the Georgian age. All 113 en-suite bedrooms are tastefully decorated to create a warm, inviting atmosphere. from Amiens Street Dublin 1 01 8363136 The newly refurbished 4 star North Star Hotel is opposite Dublin’s Connolly Station and the IFSC. The hotel offers an award-winning restaurant, sauna, gym and rooms with power showers. Spacious rooms at t |
What colour are post/mail boxes in Morocco? | Spain - Postal Service and Mail Delivery | ExpatFocus.com Spain ± JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER Get expat health and financial news, interesting expat articles, social media recommendations and more in your inbox each month - free! We respect your privacy - we don't spam and you can unsubscribe at any time. ± We're very social! Follow Expat Focus on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Google+ Notify me when new content is added about a country Email address Send me notifications related to: ± Expert advice from professionals you can trust ± Postal Service and Mail Delivery Home Spain Postal Service and Mail Delivery Home > Country Guides > Spain In Spain the post codes have a total of 5 digits and there is an online search facility on the website of Correos, the national postal service in Spain. Addresses in Spain should feature the name of the recipient on the first line, the street and building number on the second line, the post code followed by the town name on the third line and the name of the province on the final line. Apartment numbers should also feature on the second line, after the building number and street name. Most mail sent within Spain will take around 3 days to arrive and post within Europe takes around 4 days. Stamps are sold at a number of outlets other than post offices, such as tobacconists and stationers. It is also possible to order stamps online. Post boxes are yellow although private companies use boxes of other colours. It is also possible to purchase pre-paid envelopes and boxes. Registered post (carta certificada) is also possible if the sender requires proof of delivery. These items can be tracked online with the identifying code for the package. If you wish to send a parcel there are two ways of doing so – an urgent delivery (paqueteria urgente) and a national delivery (paqueteria nacional). The urgent delivery is for items of up to 20 kg and is for items which are being sent within Spain or to one of the Spanish islands. National delivery is also for domestic deliveries of up to 20 kg and items can be insured. International deliveries need to be marked with ‘prioritario’ to indicate international delivery. There are three delivery services for international mail. These are the EMS Postal Expres, Priority International Delivery and an economy delivery option. For some destinations it may be necessary to complete a customs declaration to affix to the outside of the parcel. Correos has a telegram services which offers same day delivery of messages both within Spain and other countries if the service is available there. Telegrams can be ordered by phone and payment is usually based on the number of words as well as a basic charge for the service. There is a mail forwarding service for those who are moving house, for which there is a small fee charged. Many post offices are also able to offer a range of banking services such as basic savings and cash withdrawals. There are more than 6000 post offices across Spain and these can also be found in railway stations and airports. Some of the post offices in the larger cities are open around the clock although there may be limited opening hours in rural areas. Most small villages have a post office, although larger towns will have several as well as private services. Correos is not the only postal service in the country. Offex Courier Services is another major provider of postal services and has been in operation for more than 10 years. These services are available to individuals as well as businesses and can deliver all over the world. This service is also aimed at expats, giving them access to other postal services in Europe such as the UK’s Royal Mail and Swiss Post. British shops in some areas of Spain are also offering a service where mail can be left with them and taken directly to the UK where it is posted on using the UK mail service. The postal service is considered to be quite efficient. It is frequently the case that mail is not delivered directly to the home of the recipient but there are usually communal boxes, particularl |
Napoleon and Snowball appear in which 1945 novel? | Animal Farm Summary - eNotes.com Animal Farm Summary Trivia Animal Farm Summary In Animal Farm, Old Major convinces the animals of Manor Farm to rebel against their farm’s owner. After Old Major's death, the pigs take control of the farm animals, to disastrous results. Animal Farm summary key points: Old Major dies and is succeeded by pigs Snowball and Napoleon, who rally the animals and drive all the humans off the farm. The pigs produce seven commandments to ensure equality on Animal Farm, but soon begin to award themselves special privileges. After a power struggle, Napoleon drives Snowball off the farm. He relies on fear and propaganda to keep the animals working on the windmill project. Life for all animals but pigs becomes brutal; the pigs kill dissenting animals, stand on two legs, drink alcohol, and move into Mr. Jones’s house. link Link Summary of the Novel The animals of Manor Farm have always been miserable under Mr. Jones and his men. They have come to accept their difficult lives as part of the natural order of things. It is Old Major, a prize-winning boar, who shares his dreams with the other animals. He tells them that the cause of all their suffering is man. With man gone, the animals would enjoy the abundance the land provides and build a new society based on equality. He says that Jones has no concern for the animals—that he uses them until they are no longer productive. He butchers the pigs and drowns the dogs when they get old. Old Major predicts that Jones will even sell Boxer, the horse, and the hardest and most faithful worker on the farm, to the slaughterhouse once he is no longer able to work. He encourages the animals to work for this revolution. He warns them never to become like man and to always treat each other as equals. Three nights later, Old Major dies, and the task of preparing the animals for the revolution falls to the pigs, who are smarter than the others and who later teach themselves to read. Three young pigs, the intellectual Snowball, the domineering Napoleon and the eloquent Squealer, organize Old Major’s dream of the future into a political philosophy called Animalism. When the drunken Mr. Jones fails to feed the animals one night, the animals drive him and his men off the farm. They change the name to “Animal Farm,” and the pigs, who seem to have assumed leadership, write the principles of Animalism, reduced to Seven Commandments, on the barn wall. These are to be the unalterable rules by which the animals will live ever after: 1. Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy. 2. Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend. 3. No animal shall wear clothes. 4. No animal shall sleep in a bed. 5. No animal shall drink alcohol. 6. No animal shall kill any other animal. 7. All animals are equal. At first the revolution seems to be a success. All of the animals, directed and supervised by the pigs, work hard to bring in the harvest. But there are indications from the beginning that the pigs treat themselves specially. They remain the supervisors, doing no physical labor, and they take extra food (mild and windfall apples) for themselves instead of sharing with the others. Meanwhile Jones, with the aid of his neighbors, tries to retake the farm. They are driven off at the “Battle of the Cowshed” by the military tactics of Snowball and the strength of Boxer. Both are decorated as heroes for their roles in the victory. A power struggle for control of Animal Farm develops between Snowball and Napoleon, and it culminates with the building of a windmill. When the animals seem about to vote in favor of the project, Napoleon, who opposes the plan, unleashes nine dogs he has been training secretly to follow his orders without question. Snowball is chased off the farm, barely escaping the jaws of the dogs. In a turnabout, Napoleon orders that work on the windmill begin. The work is difficult, and the animals suffer in the process. When a storm blows the windmill down, Napoleon blames the exiled Snowball and condemns him as an enemy. Napoleon exploits the animals’ fear that Jones will re |
What is the US state capital of Illinois? | Illinois.gov Illinois.gov Check Your List Twice: Drive Sober and Buckle Up CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and local police throughout the state are teaming up to make sure driving sober and buckling up are a holiday tradition. As part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, nearly 200 law enforcement agencies will be out in force across Illinois in an end-of-year push to drive down fatalities. Governor Discusses Department of Corrections Transformation and Criminal Justice Reforms SPRINGFIELD, IL - Governor Rauner joined Illinois Department of Corrections Director John Baldwin to highlight efforts the administration has made to transform the Department of Corrections (DOC) along with other criminal justice reforms. Nearly 13,000 security, non-security and contract DOC staff have participated in a two-day Mental Illness 101 – See the Person not the Illness training session in 2016 with almost 100 percent compliance. |
Renaissance astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus was born in which modern-day European country? | Happy 543rd Birthday, Nicolaus Copernicus | Smart News | Smithsonian Happy 543rd Birthday, Nicolaus Copernicus The Renaissance scientist set the stage for modern astronomy (via Wikimedia Commons) smithsonian.com February 19, 2016 In many ways, astronomers around the world can trace their scientific roots to Nicolaus Copernicus. Born on Feburary 19, 1473, Copernicus was a revolutionary astronomer and mathematician who turned Renaissance science on its head with the idea that the planets did not revolve around the Earth after all. With this radical notion, Copernicus set astronomy down a new path that transformed how scientists think about the universe. Related Content Happy 452nd Birthday, Galileo Copernicus was born in modern-day Torun, Poland to a merchant family, but was cared for by his uncle, a priest, after his father died when Copernicus was just 10 years old. When he was 18, Copernicus travelled to Italy to study, at the time intending to eventually follow in his uncle’s footsteps and join the church. It was there that he was first introduced to astronomy, Nola Taylor Redd wrote for Space.com . In the early 16th century, astronomy wasn’t really considered a science, but just one aspect of astrology, which was used as a means for predicting the future. People believed that astrology was critical for learned people like priests and doctors to know, and many universities taught astrology as a legitimate science. For them, astronomy was just a means for tracking the movements of the stars and planets to make more accurate predictions, Redd wrote. At the time, most people subscribed to an Aristotelian model of the universe, which posited that the Earth sat at the center of existence and was surrounded by 55 concentric crystal spheres to which the stars and planets were attached, Deborah Byrd writes for EarthSky.org . However, there were mathematical flaws in this model, particularly when planets occasionally appeared to move backwards across the sky, an illusion called “apparent retrograde motion.” As Redd wrote: To account for it, the current model, based on the Greek astronomer and mathematician Ptolemy's view, incorporated a number of circles within circles — epicycles — inside of a planet's path. Some planets required as many as seven circles, creating a cumbersome model many felt was too complicated to have naturally occurred. By 1514, Copernicus had given up becoming a cleric, instead devoting his time to astronomy, which he excelled at. But even as powerful leaders including the pope turned to Copernicus for astronomical advice, he was formulating a theory that would turn the Renaissance world on its head. That same year, he passed around handwritten pamphlets to his close friends that outlined his theories, including that it was the sun, not the Earth, that sat at the center of the universe, according to a BBC biography . Though Copernicus’ theory had its flaws, it did solve the persistent problem of why planets sometimes appeared to orbit in reverse. However, the theory was so radical that he didn’t publish until 1543, when he was on his deathbed. Though it took nearly 100 years for his ideas to take hold, Copernicus’ book, De revolutionibus orbium coelestium (On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres), rocked the world of the Renaissance and sparked a scientific revolution carried on by successors like Johannes Kepler and Galileo Galilei ( whose own birthday was earlier this week ). By moving the Earth from the center of the universe, Copernicus helped transform astronomy from an addendum into the field of study it is today. Like this article? |
Actor Sid James played the character Sid Boggle in which ‘Carry On’ film? | BBC - Films -article article - The Sid Theory The Sid Theory Written by James King Sid James on screen had three recognisable traits. He drank, he gambled, and he chased Babs Windsor. According to biographies, his private life was kept similarly busy with such diverse pastimes as, er, drinking, gambling, and chasing Babs Windsor. In other words, part of Sid's success was the feeling that he was an actor who wasn't really acting - he was just being himself. So convincing were his frequent cinematic marriages to Hattie Jacques that the public often believed that they were a bona fide couple. And if you think his "Carry On" film feuds with co-star Kenneth Williams looked good on celluloid, it's no surprise - just read Kenny's diaries for info on the real life tension. Sid's movie character names are probably the most fun evidence of this fine line between fact and fiction. Let's be honest, one look at that walnut face and only one name springs to mind. He is 100% pure Sid. So here's some Sid James character names. Spot the running theme: Sid Fiddler ("Carry On Girls") Sid Abbott (Bless This House) Sid Plummer ("Carry On at Your Convenience") Sid Bliss ("Carry On Loving") Sid Boggle ("Carry On Camping") Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond ("Carry On up the Khyber") Sid Marks ("Three Hats for Lisa") Sid Gibson ("Make Mine a Million") Sid ("What a Carve Up!") Sid ("Double Bunk") Sid ("Too Many Crooks") Sidney Balmoral James (Hancock's Half Hour) Having said all that, his Sid-less name in "Carry On Again Doctor" still sums him perfectly - Gladstone Screwer. But I bet he was called Sid for short. Web Links |
Nefertiti was the wife of which Egyptian Pharaoh? | Nefertiti - Ancient History - HISTORY.com Google Nefertiti as Queen Nefertiti may have been the daughter of Ay, a top adviser who would go on to become pharaoh after King Tut’s death in 1323 B.C. An alternate theory suggests she was a princess from the Mittani kingdom in northern Syria. She was her husband’s Great Royal Wife (favored consort) when he ascended the throne in Thebes as Amenhotep IV. In the fifth year of his reign, he displaced Egypt’s chief god Amon in favor of Aten, moved the capitol north to Amarna and changed his name to Akhenaten, with Nefertiti taking on the additional name “Neferneferuaten”—her full name meaning “Beautiful are the beauties of Aten, a Beautiful Woman has come.” Did You Know? The beauty of the iconic Nefertiti bust may only be skin deep. CT scans in 2009 revealed that underneath the surface of smooth painted stucco is the sculptor Thudmose's more realistic limestone carving of a woman with wrinkled cheeks and a bump on her nose. Akhenaten’s transformation of religion brought with it radical changes in artistic conventions. Departing from the idealized images of earlier pharaohs, Akhenaten is sometimes depicted with feminine hips and exaggerated features. Early images of Nefertiti show a stereotypical young woman, but in later ones she is a near mirror image of Akhenaten. Her final depictions reveal a regal but realistic figure. On the walls of tombs and temples built during Akhenaten’s reign Nefertiti is depicted alongside her husband with a frequency seen for no other Egyptian queen. In many cases she is shown in positions of power and authority—leading worship of Aten, driving a chariot or smiting an enemy. After Nefertiti had given birth to six daughters, her husband began taking other wives, including his own sister, with whom he fathered the future King Tut ( Tutankhamen ). Nefertiti’s third daughter Ankhesenpaaten would eventually become her half-brother Tutankhamen’s queen. Nefertiti As a Possible Ruler Nefertiti disappears from the historical record around the 12th year of Akhenaten’s 17-year reign. She may have died at that point, but it is possible she became her husband’s official co-regent under the name Neferneferuaten. Akhenaten was followed as pharaoh by Smenkhkare, who some historians suggest may have been another name for Nefertiti. This would not have been without precedent: In the 15th century B.C. the female pharaoh Hatshepsut ruled Egypt in the guise of a man, complete with a ceremonial false beard. If Nefertiti kept power during and beyond Akhenaten’s last years, it is possible she began the reversal of her husband’s religious polices that would reach fruition during the reign of King Tut. At one point Neferneferuaten employed a scribe to make divine offerings to Amun, pleading for him to return and dispel the kingdom’s darkness. The Bust of Nefertiti On December 6, 1913, a team led by German archaeologist Ludwig Borchardt discovered a sculpture buried upside-down in the sandy rubble on the floor of the excavated workshop of the royal sculptor Thutmose in Amarna. The painted figure featured a slender neck, gracefully proportioned face and a curious blue cylindrical headpiece of a style only seen in images of Nefertiti. Borchardt’s team had an agreement to split its artifacts with the Egyptian government, so the bust was shipped as part of Germany’s portion. A single, poor photograph was published in an archaeological journal and the bust was given to the expedition’s funder, Jacques Simon, who displayed it for the next 11 years in his private residence. In 1922 British Egyptologist Howard Carter discovered King Tut’s tomb. A flurry of international attention followed, and the image of Tut’s solid gold funerary mask was soon a global symbol of beauty, wealth and power. A year later the Nefertiti bust was put on display in Berlin, countering the “English” Tut with a German appropriation of ancient glamour. Throughout the 20th century’s upheavals, the bust remained in German hands. It was revered by Hitler (who said, “I will never relinquish the head of the Queen”), h |
Which country has the internet domain .fi? | Country Suffix List for Domains on the Internet Country Suffix List for Domains on the Internet This listing may not be complete, as new suffixes may be generated to fulfill needs, if you have details of any extra ones that can be included, please and I will add them. A .ac Ascension Island .adAndorra .aeUnited Arab Emirates .afAfghanistan .agAntigua and Barbuda .aiAnguilla .alAlbania .amArmenia .anNetherlands Antilles .aoAngola .aqAntarctica .arArgentina .asAmerican Samoa .atAustria .auAustralia .awAruba .axAland Islands .azAzerbaijan B .ba Bosnia-Herzegovina .bbBarbados .bdBangladesh .beBelgium .bfBurkina Faso .bgBulgaria .bhBahrain .biBurundi .bjBenin .blSaint Barthelemy .bmBermuda .bnBrunei Darussalam .boBolivia .brBrazil .bsBahamas .btBhutan .bvBouvet Island (delegated to Norway, but unused) .bwBotswana .byBelarus .bzBelize C .ca Canada .ccCocos (Keeling) Islands .cdCongo, Democratic republic of (formerly Zaire) .cfCentral African Republic .cgCongo, Republic of .chSwitzerland .ciCôte D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) .ckCook Islands .clChile .cmCameroon .cnChina .coColombia .crCosta Rica .csCzechoslovakia (former, no longer exists) .cuCuba .cvCape Verde .cxChristmas Island .cyCyprus .czCzech Republic D .de Germany .djDjibouti .dkDenmark .dmDominica .doDominican Republic .dzAlgeria E .ec Ecuador .eeEstonia .egEgypt .ehWestern Sahara .erEritrea .esSpain .etEthiopia .euEuropean Union F .fi Finland .fjFiji .fkFalkland Islands .fmMicronesia .foFaroe Islands .frFrance G .ga Gabon .gbGreat Britain .gdGrenada .geGeorgia .gfFrench Guiana .ggGuernsey .ghGhana .giGibraltar .glGreenland .gmGambia .gnGuinea .gpGuadalupe (guadeloupe) (French) .gqEquatorial Guinea .grGreece .gsSouth Georgia & South Sandwich Islands .gtGuatemala .guGuam .gwGuinea-Bissau .gyGuyana H .hk Hong Kong .hmHeard and McDonald Islands .hnHonduras .hrCroatia (Hravtska) .htHaiti .huHungary I .id Indonesia .ieIreland .ilIsrael .imIsle of Man .inIndia .ioBritish Indian Ocean Territory .iqIraq .irIran .isIceland .itItaly J .je Jersey .jmJamaica .joJordan .jpJapan K .ke Kenya .kgKyrgyzstan .khCambodia .kiKiribati .kmComoros .knSaint Kitts and Nevis .kpKorea, Democratic People's Republic of .krKorea, Republic of .kwKuwait .kyCayman Islands .kzKazakhstan L .la Lao People's Democratic Republic .lbLebanon .lcSaint Lucia .liLiechtenstein .lkSri Lanka .lrLiberia .lsLesotho .ltLithuania .luLuxembourg .lvLatvia .lyLibyan Arab Jamahiriya M .ma Morocco .mcMonaco .mdMoldavia .meMontenegro .mfSaint Martin (French Zone) .mgMadagascar .mhMarshall Islands .mkMacedonia .mlMali .mmMyanmar .mnMongolia .moMacau .mpNorthern Mariana Islands .mqMartinique .mrMauritania .msMontserrat .mtMalta .muMauritius .mvMaldives .mwMalawi .mxMexico .myMalaysia .mzMozambique n .na Namibia .ncNew Caledonia (French) .neNiger .nfNorfolk Island .ngNigeria .niNicaragua .nlThe Netherlands .noNorway .npNepal .nrNauru .nuNiue .nzNew Zealand O .om Oman P .pa Panama .pePeru .pfFrench Polynesia .pgPapua New Guinea .phPhilippines .pkPakistan .plPoland .pmSt. Pierre and Miquelon .pnPitcairn .prPuerto Rico .psPalestine (occupied) .ptPortugal .pwPalau .pyParaguay Q .re Reunion Island .roRomania .rsSerbia .ruRussia .rwRwanda S .sa Saudi Arabia .sbSolomon Islands .scSeychelles .sdSudan .seSweden .sgSingapore .shSt. Helena .siSlovenia .sjSvalbard & Jan Mayen Islands (Norway) .skSlovakia .slSierra Leone .smSan Marino .snSenegal .soSomalia .srSurinam .stSao Tome and Principe .suUSSR (former) .svEl Salvador .sySyrian Arab Republic .szSwaziland T .tc The Turks & Caicos Islands .tdChad .tfFrench Southern Territories .tgTogo .thThailand .tjTajikistan .tkTokelau .tlTimor-Leste .tmTurkmenistan .tnTunisia .toTonga .tpEast Timor .trTurkey .ttTrinidad and Tobago .tvTuvalu .twTaiwan .tzTanzania U .ua Ukraine .ugUganda .ukUnited Kingdom .umUnited States Minor Outlying Islands .usUnited States .uyUruguay .uzUzbekistan V .va Holy See (Vatican City State) .vcSaint Vincent & Grenadines .veVenezuela .vgVirgin Islands British .viVirgin Islands U.S .vnVietnam .vuVanuatu W |
What was the first name of Roget, the compiler of the first ‘Roget’s Thesaurus’? | Happy Birthday, Peter Mark Roget, Compiler of Roget’s Thesaurus Happy Birthday, Peter Mark Roget, Compiler of Roget’s Thesaurus January 18, 2010 by Shannon Firth Peter Mark Roget had far-ranging passions and hobbies. He was a philologist, a doctor, a teacher, an inventor and a chess aficionado. Roget improved on the kaleidoscope and made important contributions to the science of cinema. He helped found the University of London and the Society for the Diffusion of Knowledge, but arguably his most memorable contribution is his thesaurus. Early Days Peter Mark Roget was born in London on January 18, 1779. His father, Rev. Jean Roget, died when Roget was four years old , and his mother Catherine moved the family several times before settling in Edinburgh. He entered the University of Edinburgh at the age of 14 and earned his medical degree five years later . A Time magazine profile describes Roget as “a slim, sociable gentleman, whose feverish energy left his London friends panting.” Notable Accomplishments Indeed, Roget kept busy over the years. He worked as a private physician and a tutor. He wrote numerous entries for various encyclopedias. He invented a pocket chessboard and a new type of slide rule. He served 21 years as secretary for the Royal Society , Britain’s national academy of science. The government asked him to explore London’s water system. He sought to improve sanitation and food preservation, even discussing the concept of a “frigidarium.” He helped to found Manchester Medical School and the University of London. On November 18, 1824, he married Mary Taylor Hobson; two weeks after their wedding, she fumed over his cold breakfast while he stood entranced by the sight of a cart’s wheels, viewed through the blinds in his kitchen window. In a paper he sent to the Royal Society, Roget explained his observation: “An impression made by a pencil of rays on the retina, if sufficiently vivid, will remain for a certain time after the cause has ceased.” The insight that a series of images presented in rapid succession would create the illusion of motion eventually led to the development of cinema . Sources in this Story The Rest of the Story Twenty-eight editions of the thesaurus were published during Roget’s lifetime. He died on September 12, 1869. His son, and then his grandson, went on to edit later editions of the thesaurus; it was later sold to a publisher. The first edition of the thesaurus had a print run of 1,000. According to the Independent, more than 32 million copies of the thesaurus had been sold by 2002. A Slate article suggests that the Web may soon make the print version of the thesaurus obsolete , but some lexicographers still use principles from Roget’s system of classification in their databases today. |
In which 1974 and 2003 films does the character ‘Leatherface’ appear? | Leatherface (Character) Leatherface (Character) There may be more photos available for this character. To select more photos to be displayed in this character's gallery, click the Edit Photos link. Overview Not much is known about the monster known as Leatherface... See more » Alternate Names: Bubba 'Leatherface' Sawyer / Bubba Sawyer / Chainsaw Killer / Leatherface #1 / Leatherface 'Bubba' Sawyer / Leatherface 'Junior' Sawyer / Leatherface Slaughter / Thomas Hewitt / Young Leatherface Filmography ... aka "Texas Chainsaw" - UK (TV title), USA (DVD title) ... aka "Texas Chainsaw 5" - USA (informal alternative title) ... aka "ScrewAttack.com's Angry Video Game Nerd" - USA (DVD box title) ... aka "The Angry Nintendo Nerd" - International (English title) (first season title) ... aka "Leatherface" - USA (short title) ... aka "TCM 3" - USA (short title) ... aka "Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3" - USA (alternative title) ... aka "Cinemassacre's Monster Madness 3" - USA (third season title) ... aka "Cinemassacre's Monster Madness 8" - USA (eighth season title) ... aka "Cinemassacre's Monster Madness 9" - USA (ninth season title) ... aka "Cinemassacre's Monster Madness X" - USA (tenth season title) ... aka "Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: '80s-A-Thon" - USA (sixth season title) ... aka "Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Camp Cult" - USA (fourth season title) ... aka "Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Godzilla-Thon" - USA (second season title) ... aka "Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: History of Horror" - USA (first season title) ... aka "Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Sequel-A-Thon" - USA (fifth season title) ... aka "Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Sequel-A-Thon 2" - USA (seventh season title) From "Married with Children: Buck Can Do It (#2.4)" (1987) Al Bundy : Oh, Buck. I didn't want this to happen. Buck : I know you didn't, Bundy. And that what makes it even harder to swallow. Ah, what's the difference? I'm sick of the sight of you! I wish you were dead! Al Bundy : Where are you going? Buck : Oh, I guess I'll go out and sniff a few butts for old times' sake. [Buck opens the front door and a blood-splattered, leather-masked chainsaw-wielding figure, Leatherface, and a hockey-masked, machete-wielding figure, Jason Voorhees, enter] Chainsaw : Hi. We're insane killers! [Buck beckons them to come on in] Buck : Heh, heh! [Buck exits out the front door where he closes and locks it behind him with Al inside with the two killers who advance towards him] [...] |
Campanology is the study and art of what? | Campanology - definition of campanology by The Free Dictionary Campanology - definition of campanology by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/campanology Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . cam·pa·nol·o·gy (kăm′pə-nŏl′ə-jē) The art or study of bell casting and ringing. [Late Latin campāna, bell; see campanile + -logy .] cam′pa·nol′o·gist n. campanology (Music, other) the art or skill of ringing bells musically [C19: from New Latin campānologia, from Late Latin campāna bell] campanological adj cam•pa•nol•o•gy (ˌkæm pəˈnɒl ə dʒi) the art of bell ringing. [1670–80; Late Latin campān(a) bell] cam`pa•nol′o•gist, n. campanology The art or practice of ringing bells to create music. Translations 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: Bells References in periodicals archive ? Marske vicar the Rev David Tembey presented a certificate of achievement to Saltburn WI president Anne Cowie to record the group's successful introduction to campanology. Bells ring out for WI centenary e bells will be hoisted up, one by one, through the ringing room oor to the belfry where they will be rehung by an experienced bell hanger assisted by some of the FACTFILE The proper term for bell-ring |is campanology Bells are cast, then tuned, |then sounded Change ringing began early |in the 17th century and now there are 4,000 peals in the UK every year A collection of bells is known |as a ring of bells St Mary's Church, Mirfield, |has 10 bells The main parts of a bell are |the barrel, the cannon and the clapper There are more than 7,000 | English-style rings Baah...humbug! Tinkler's decision to buy back Campanology for 28,000gns at last year's sale reaped rewards one year on when the half-brother to Tinkler's 2,000 Guineas runner-up Dubawi Gold was sold yesterday for 100,000gns to Guy Mulcaster, acting on behalf of Australian trainer Chris Waller. Royal Diamond to remain with Murtagh And Johnny Murtagh, enjoying a great season as both rider and trainer, has claims on CAMPANOLOGY, if he recaptures the form which saw him finish fourth to Fiesolana at the Curragh on Guineas weekend in May. GLOBAL WARNINGS; PREVIEW THE HORSES TO FOLLOW ON DAY 2 Mile prize could be heading across the Irish Sea Coventry Diocesan Guild of Bellringers will be ringing the piece throughout the day from Hockley's elegant St Paul's Church, when people can visit the bell tower and learn more about the art of campanology. |
Who was former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s Chief Press Secretary? | Margaret Thatcher, former British prime minister, dead at 87 - The Washington Post Margaret Thatcher, former British prime minister, dead at 87 The inside track on Washington politics. Be the first to know about new stories from PowerPost. Sign up to follow, and we’ll e-mail you free updates as they’re published. You’ll receive free e-mail news updates each time a new story is published. You’re all set! Margaret Thatcher: 1925-2013 View Photos Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, the grocer’s daughter whose overpowering personality, bruising political style and free-market views transformed Britain and transfixed America through the 1980s, died Monday following a stroke, her spokesman said in a statement. She was 87. Caption Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, the grocer’s daughter whose overpowering personality, bruising political style and free-market views transformed Britain and transfixed America through the 1980s, died April 8 after a stroke, her spokesman said in a statement. She was 87. Thatcher was a research chemist in 1950 when she made her first run for Parliament. "My training in chemistry and law were all based on delving for facts and arriving at conclusions," she said, adding that such training proved helpful when she finally won a seat in 1959. AP By Fred Barbash By Fred Barbash April 8, 2013 Follow @fbarbash Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, the grocer’s daughter whose overpowering personality, bruising political style and free-market views transformed Britain and transfixed America through the 1980s, died Monday after a stroke, her spokesman said in a statement. She was 87. The first woman to lead a major Western power, Mrs. Thatcher served 111 / 2 uninterrupted years in office before stepping down Nov. 28, 1990, making her the longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century. Infuriated by Britain’s image as the “sick old man of Europe,” she set out to dismantle Britain’s cradle-to-grave welfare state, selling off scores of massive state-owned industries, crushing the power of organized labor and cutting government spending with the purpose of liberating the nation from what she called a “culture of dependency.” On the world stage, she collaborated closely with her friend Ronald Reagan to modernize Europe’s anti-Soviet nuclear shield by deploying cruise and Pershing II missiles in Britain, a costly and controversial enterprise that some analysts would later say contributed to the breakup of the Soviet Union. Mrs. Thatcher then joined Reagan’s successor, George H.W. Bush, in repelling Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait, counseling Bush not to go “wobbly” on her. She fought her own war as well, dispatching an armada to retake by force a colonial outpost off South America — the Falkland Islands — after it was invaded by Argentina in 1982. At the same time, she negotiated the end of Britain’s lease over another colonial relic, Hong Kong. During her career, Mrs. Thatcher was frequently at war with consensus, which she disdained as the abandonment of “all beliefs, principles, values and policies.” At a low point in her popularity ratings, facing a clamor for change from her own party members, she gave a defiant response: “You turn if you want to,” she declared. “This lady’s not for turning.” While unapologetically advancing what she considered the Victorian values that made Britain great, Mrs. Thatcher thoroughly modernized British politics, deploying ad agencies and large sums of money to advance her party’s standing. “The Iron Lady,” as she was dubbed, was credited with converting a spent Conservative Party from an old boys club into an electoral powerhouse identified with middle-class strivers, investors and entrepreneurs. No one denied her political genius. Future prime minister Tony Blair eventually copied her methods to remake the rival Labor Party. She was, wrote Conservative Party contemporary Chris Patten, “a political bruiser who understood the importance of an element of fear in political leadership. . . . While denouncing the notion that polit |
Which South American country has borders with all other South American countries apart from Ecuador and Chile? | South America Border Crossing Venezuela South America Border Crossing Border crossing in South America is very straightforward. After landing at your destination by plane you'll be given a tourist visa with a time of stay. This is usually three months (90 days). You can leave the country at any time during those 90 days and can do so either at the country's border crossing or by taking a plane and fly to another country. On Foot: Each country has different official crossing points at their border. When leaving a country you present yourself at customs with your passport. Depending on the crowd this can take from 5 minutes up to 5 hours. Getting there early is the message. They check your credentials, scrutinize your pretty face and with a poetic gesture they stamp your passport with an exit stamp. You cross the border on foot (sometimes by bus or boat depending where your are) and at the country of arrival you undergo the same treatment. You should get a 90 day tourist visa. Note: I was only granted 30 days when I entered Bolivia coming from Peru. You can get the full 90 days by presenting yourself at Migraciones in La Paz with your passport and claiming your rights for a full stay. Other than that I have never had any problems crossing borders from Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina and Chile. By Plane: Border crossing by plane is not at all adventurous. When leaving a country officials will give you an exit stamp before you enter your departure gate. On the plane you'll be provided with a landing card. At your final destination officials will check both your landing card and your passport, give you an entry stamp of 90 days and hand over your passport with a big smile. That's it! Enjoy your stay! Travel with Us South America travel deals , ranging from 6 to 199 days, visiting 10 countries with a variety of transport and accommodation. Attractions of |
Fanny Price is the main character in which Jane Austen novel? | Mansfield Park, By Jane Austen Mansfield Park has the dubious distinction of being disliked by more of Jane Austen's fans than any of her other novels, even to the point of spawning "Fanny Wars" in internet discussion forums. Its themes are very different from those of her other books, which can generally be simplified into one sentence, or even one phrase: Sense and Sensibility is about balancing emotions and thought, Pride and Prejudice is about judging others too quickly, Emma is about growing into adulthood, and Persuasion is about second chances. The theme of Mansfield Park, on the other hand, can not be so easily described. Is it about ordination? Is it an allegory on Regency England? Is it about slavery? Is it about the education of children? Is it about the difference between appearances and reality? Is it about the results of breaking with society's mor�s? Any, or all of those themes can, and have been applied to Mansfield Park. The major problem for most of the novel's detractors is the lead character, Fanny Price. She is shy, timid, lacking in self-confidence, physically weak, and seemingly—to some, annoyingly—always right. Austen's own mother called her "insipid", and many have used the word "priggish". She is certainly not like the lively and witty Elizabeth Bennet of Pride and Prejudice. But Mansfield Park also has many supporters, whose admiration and loyalty can be attributed to the depth and complexity of the themes in the book and to the main character—a young woman who is unlike most heroines found in literature. One thing is certain, this novel is not like Jane Austen's others. The girl-gets-boy plot of her other work is mostly absent here, and the heroine's success in finding love is treated briefly, quickly, and for many readers—especially those who expected something like the romantic Pride and Prejudice—unsatisfactorily. Only in the final chapter—essentially the epilogue—does Fanny get the love she deserves. The story and themes of Mansfield Park are, therefore, not as closely tied with the heroine's road to marital bliss as in Austen's other novels. Jane Austen began planning Mansfield Park in February of 1811 and finished it in the summer of 1813. It was published on May 4, 1814 and was Austen's third published novel; though, as with all of her novels, her name was not attached to it until after her death. This was also the first of her novels which was not a revision of an earlier work. Elinor and Marianne was probably written in 1795 and finally revised and published as Sense and Sensibility in late 1811. First Impressions was written between 1796-97, and was finally published in 1813 as Pride and Prejudice. Mansfield Park, therefore, was conceived from its very beginning by a more mature Jane Austen than the previous two novels—written, as they were, first by the young Austen (~ 20 years old) and then the older Austen (~ 36). By the time Jane Austen began planning and writing Mansfield Park she had passed through her eligible years and, at 36, into confirmed spinsterhood. Chapter descriptions are designed to be very vague and cryptic. They are for people who are familiar with the book to help them find the chapter they want, and they are not designed for the student who might be looking for a quick way to get out of reading the novel. Below, and on the individual pages, there are two sets of chapter numbers. One set reflects the fact that the novel was originally published in three volumes with each volume beginning with Chapter 1. The other set has the chapters numbered in order from beginning to end. Thus, "Volume III, Chapter 4" and "Chapter 35" are the same. Chapter I — The Ward sisters marry. Mrs. Norris suggests an act of charity, Sir Thomas agrees. Chapter II — The ten-year-old arrives in the big house and meets her cousins. Edmund is reassuring, and a letter to William will help put her at ease. The Bertram girls think their cousin is very stupid. Chapter III — The Mansfield living passes to Dr. Grant. Will Mrs. Norris take Fanny with her? No, of course not. Sir Thomas and Tom leav |
Which 1980 film, starring Kris Kristofferson, and generally considered the biggest flop in cinema history contributed to the bankruptcy of United Artists? | The 10 Biggest Box Office Flops of All Time | Goliath The 10 Biggest Box Office Flops of All Time Source: Damnwallpapers.com In order for a film to be a profitable, those attached to it will be praying for success at the box office. If the film does not break even at the box office, it is considered a flop and will lose money for the studio, distributor and production company. It is possible for these films to break even after their theatrical run, but often the damage is done by flopping at the box office. Over history there have been some catastrophic flops, and some of these have even resulted in bankruptcy for the studios and tarnished reputations. 10. The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002) A science fiction comedy film that is neither adventurous nor funny, The Adventures of Pluto Nash would go on to be a box office bomb, and a film universally panned by critics and the small group of moviegoers that went to the cinema to see it. Starring Eddie Murphy, the film is set on the moon in 2087 seeing Murphy’s character, Pluto Nash, as a nightclub owner who refuses to sell his club to the local mob. The film wrapped in 2000 and would sit on the shelf for two years before being released in 2002. It’s total worldwide gross earnings were $7 million after having an estimated budget of $100 million. This makes it one of the most expensive bombs of all time, although it would perform better on DVD. Murphy would later state “I know two or three people that liked this movie.” 2 9. Stealth (2005) 2005’s Stealth is an action/science fiction film which stars Josh Lucas, Jessica Biel and Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx (Ray, 2004). It was directed by Rob Cohen, who has directed popular action films such as The Fast and the Furious and xXx, but this is one film that Cohen and the crew wish that they could take back. It was released by Columbia pictures on a bulging budget of $135 million (excluding advertising), but it would only make $76,932,872 at theaters around the world, making it a spectacular box office flop and gigantic loss. The film was slammed by critics and labeled a “dumbed-down Topgun,” but it also had to compete with Wedding Crashers, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Sky High at theaters. Stealth is just one of a few financial disasters for Columbia, including XXX: State of the Union, Bewitched, Into the Blue, Zathura and Rent. 3 8. Heaven’s Gate (1980) The 1980 Western featuring Kris Kristofferson, Christopher Walken, Isabelle Huppert and Jeff Bridges has become somewhat of a cult classic, but upon release it was a colossal failure and would bankrupt the studio (United Artists). It was written and directed by Michael Cimino (recently off of the success of 1978’s The Deer Hunter), and the failure would ruin his reputation and see the Western genre vanish from the cinema for a full decade. Cimino was criticized and blamed for the failure, with his vision pushing the film four times over the budget. His insistence on complete creative control contributed to greater control from the studios on other films, seeing the likes of Coppola and Scorsese forced from the driving seat of projects. The film cost $44 million to make and would have a worldwide gross revenue of just $3.5 million, but the impact of its failure would shake the entire film industry. 4 7. Sahara (2005) Without glancing at the budget, it would appear that Sahara was a success. It generated $119 in gross box office sales, and it opened at number one in the US box office ($18 million on opening weekend). However, the film lost around $105 million after spending $130 million on production and $81.1 million on distribution, making it one of the most expensive films of all time. The 2005 action-comedy stars Matthew McConaughey, Steve Zahn and Penelope Cruz, and is based on the best-selling book written by Clive Cussler. The film also ran into legal troubles, seeing Cussler and producer Philip Anschutz locked in a battle for rights and both blaming each other for the failure at the box office. Sahara was also supposed to be the first film in a franchise of Cussler’s nove |
The Russian seaport Novorossiysk lies on which body of water? | Shipping with Russia Shipping with Russia Submitted by blogger on Mon, 2014/02/17 - 12:47pm Russia is emerging as a growing nation involved in international trade. Those shippers involved in international freight shipping should take notice of Russia and their growing role in the global market. In 2012, Russia finally entered the World Trade Organization (WTO). Since then, Russia has become a top 10 trading nation with export shipping. In terms of ocean freight shipping , Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port, located on the Black Sea, is Russia’s largest seaport. Spanning 11 different time zones, Russia’s largest ocean border is the Arctic Ocean. Very few ports are on the Arctic Ocean. The Northern Sea Route for shipping is through the Arctic Ocean, and the vessels there have to navigate through this cold and icy body of water. The lead export market and import market for Russia is the European Union. In recent years, trade between the US and Russia has developed. Trade talks emerged after the end of the Cold War. In 2012, talks between US President Obama and Russian President Medvedev improved trade. Currently, the US imports more than we export from Russia. This used to be a trade imbalance of a 4-1 deficit, and now it is getting closer to 2-1. In 2013, the US import total from Russia was $26,961,500. The export total that year was $11,164,000, which is a new record. For businesses that are interested in shipping to the expanded market of Russia, speaking to a trusted freight forwarder can help. They can provide advice and rates to help improve your shipping plans with Russia. |
Jock, Trusty, Toughy and Pedro are all characters in which Disney film? | Trusty | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Trusty is a bloodhound from Disney's 1955 animated film Lady and the Tramp . Contents [ show ] Background Trusty is the neighbor of Lady , and possibly the oldest dog in the film. According to Jock and himself, he was once a service dog working alongside his grandfather, the esteemed Old Reliable, to track down and capture criminals before eventually having his age catch up to him, which is when he supposedly lost his sense of smell for a number of years. Though Trusty firmly believes his strong sense of smell remains intact, Jock believes otherwise (though he refuses to admit it, not wanting to hurt Trusty's feelings). Now retired, Trusty spends his days alongside his best friends, Jock and Lady, who hold a strong kinship with the old dog. Trusty can usually seem absentminded and a little clumsy, but is a loyal, sweet and respectful friend to Lady and everyone else. He has a large way with manners referring to Lady as "Miss Lady, ma'am." He can also be a blabbermouth, and regularly connects a story or topic to a piece of advice given to him from Old Reliable, with a statement going as followed: "As my grandpappy, Old Reliable used to say, uh... Don't recollect if I've ever mentioned Old Reliable before," to which his friends would reply by stating he has. It's implied that Trusty knows The Rat because when he heard Aunt Sarah scream, he said that he should've known. Appearances Lady and the Tramp Trusty in the original film Trusty first appears in the beginning of the film where he is asleep, dreaming of his glory days of tracking down criminals in the swamps of Louisiana with his grandfather, Old Reliable. Jock mentions to Lady that poor Trusty has long lost his sense of smell. When Trusty finally awakens, he is delighted to see the new collar given to Lady and comments that she has grown up so fast. Trusty later appears with Jock, as Lady is depressed at the fact that Jim Dear and Darling have not been giving the love and respect that she usually gains from them. The two of them realizes that Darling is having a baby and tries to explain with no luck until Jock explains. They briefly describe what a baby is and is interrupted by Tramp . Trusty tells Lady not to listen to Tramp's stories. After Lady's heartwarming and heartbreaking adventure with Tramp, Jock and Trusty then appear as he visits her. Trusty is then seen feeling guilty at the fact that he misjudged Tramp after he saved Jim Jr. from a vicious rat . To redeem themselves, Jock and Trusty rush to find the dogcatcher 's wagon, where Jock realizes that Trusty never lost his sense of smell; in fact, Trusty's sense of smell is so acute that the rain concealing the trail helped him track it down. Trusty and Jock successfully stop the wagon, but Trusty was caught in the wheel, leaving him seriously injured, seemingly killed. However, on Christmas Day, it was shown to only be a broken leg, and Trusty joins his family for Christmas. Trusty made a cameo appearance with Jock and Peg in Oliver & Company during Dodger's song " Why Should I Worry ". Trusty appears in several cameos on House of Mouse . In "Pluto Saves the Day", he was part of the all-dog band alongside Jock and several other dogs from Disney animated films. Gallery The Disney Wiki has a collection of images and media related to Trusty . Trivia Trusty's howling and his actions of doing so through the streets were given to Toby from The Great Mouse Detective . Also, his scene of almost scaring the dogcatcher's wagon was recycled in The Great Mouse Detective as well. It's ironic that Trusty lost his sense of smell, as bloodhound are arguably the dog breed with the best sense of smell. Originally, Trusty was to be killed by the wagon, but Disney wanted to avoid another traumatic scene like in Bambi , and ordered the animators to make him just injured on Christmas Day. Trusty is one of several bloodhounds from Disney animated canon movies, including Copper , Bruno , Towser and Napoleon . Trusty's introduction is identical to Bruno's as they are both first seen whim |
Who led the 1381 Peasants Revolt in the UK, with Jack Straw, John Ball and others, and was stabbed to death by the Lord Mayor of London? | Peasants Revolt - History Learning Site History Learning Site historylearningsite.co.uk . The History Learning Site , 5 Mar 2015. 20 Oct 2016. Medieval England experienced few revolts but the most serious was the Peasants’ Revolt which took place in June 1381. A violent system of punishments for offenders was usually enough to put off peasants from causing trouble. Most areas in England also had castles in which soldiers were garrisoned, and these were usually enough to guarantee reasonable behaviour among medieval peasants. An army of peasants from Kent and Essex marched on London. They did something no-one had done before or since – they captured the Tower of London. The Archbishop of Canterbury and the King’s Treasurer were killed. The king, Richard II, was only 14 at the time but despite his youth, he agreed to meet the peasants at a place called Mile End. What were the peasants angry about and why had they come to London ? 1. After the Black Death , many manors were left short of workers. To encourage those who had survived to stay on their manor, many lords had given the peasants on their estates their freedom and paid them to work on their land. Now, nearly 35 years after the Black Death, many peasants feared that the lords would take back these privileges and they were prepared to fight for them. 2. Many peasants had to work for free on church land, sometimes up to two days in the week. This meant that they could not work on their own land which made it difficult to grow enough food for their families. Peasants wanted to be free of this burden that made the church rich but them poor. They were supported in what they wanted by a priest called John Ball from Kent. 3. There had been a long war with France. Wars cost money and that money usually came from the peasants through the taxes that they paid. In 1380, Richard II introduced a new tax called the Poll Tax. This made everyone who was on the tax register pay 5p. It was the third time in four years that such a tax had been used. By 1381, the peasants had had enough. 5p to them was a great deal of money. If they could not pay in cash, they could pay in kind, such as seeds, tools etc., anything that could be vital to survival in the coming year. In May 1381, a tax collector arrived at the Essex village of Fobbing to find out why the people there had not paid their poll tax. He was thrown out by the villagers. In June, soldiers arrived to establish law and order. They too were thrown out as the villagers of Fobbing had now organised themselves and many other local villages in Essex had joined them. After doing this, the villagers marched on London to plead with the young king to hear their complaints. One man had emerged as the leader of the peasants – Wat Tyler from Kent. As the peasants from Kent had marched to London, they had destroyed tax records and tax registers. The buildings which housed government records were burned down. They got into the city of London because the people there had opened the gates to them. By mid-June the discipline of the peasants was starting to go. Many got drunk in London and looting took place. It is known that foreigners were murdered by the peasants. Wat Tyler had asked for discipline amongst those who looked up to him as their leader. He did not get it. On June 14th, the king met the rebels at Mile End. At this meeting, Richard II gave the peasants all that they asked for and asked that they go home in peace. Some did. Others returned to the city and murdered the archbishop and Treasurer – their heads were cut off on Tower Hill by the Tower of London. Richard II spent the night in hiding in fear of his life. On June 15th, he met the rebels again at Smithfield outside of the city’s walls. It is said that this was the idea of the Lord Mayor (Sir William Walworthe) who wanted to get the rebels out of the city. Medieval London was wooden and the streets were cramped. Any attempt to put down the rebels in the city could have ended in a fire or the rebels would have found it easy to vanish into the city once they knew that soldiers w |
A hangover cure, made traditionally with raw, egg, Worcestershire Sauce and seasoning, is known as a ‘Prairie….what’? | Hangover Cures | This Is Hell! Hangover Cures Welcome to the largest source of hangover cures found on the web. The last Hangover Cure mentioned on This is Hell! was … Take a wasabi or mustard bath. Wasabi and mustard have a noted ability to draw toxins out of your body. Simply add two tablespoons of dry mustard or wasabi to a hot bath and soak. Every Saturday morning, This is Hell! offers our listeners a Hangover Cure to help the poor saps exorcise the evil spirits they poured into their drink hole the previous evening. All of these cures are cited somewhere as actual hangover cures. None of these cures are fictional creations of the staff of This is Hell. However, we do not take any responsibility for your use of these remedies. For those of you who are curious, no, the appropriate consumption of National Beer © does not regularly cause hangovers. However, what exactly is the appropriate consumption? That’s for you to figure out. In Ecuador, they love ceviche de camaron as a cure. The favorite local cure in Adelaide, South Australia: a Pie Floater. It’s a meat pie turned upside-down in a bowl of thick green pea soup, topped with ketchup. Eat amino acids. Amino acids can be depleted by alcohol. Get the amino acids back and your hangover is gone. Amino acids are available in capsule form. As irregular correspondent Dr. Krys Bigosinski, MD, pointed out that they are also available in something called ‘food’. The Russian drink known as a Royal Peter. A Royal Peter is cayenne pepper liberally mixed into a snifter of brandy. The traditional Korean cure of alder-and-licorice tea. The alder tree produces reddish green flowers and greenish-gray to reddish-brown bark that is thin and smooth. Apparently, the flowers and bark are both used in making alder tea. So, our guess is that the Alder bark and leaves are mixed with licorice and from that you make a tea. But, we were unable to find any description of just how this tea is made. Mix two raw eggs, lime jello and twoounces of flat Guiness in a blender. Mix and drink. Ten percent of Iraqis are disabled by war. A Red-Eye: whiskey, coffee, Tabasco, a raw egg, pepper and orange juice all blended together. A Black Mary: Coffee brewed with tonic water, rather than tap water. Then, add orange juice instead of milk and honey instead of sugar. Drink half a can of Hershey’s chocolate syrup. The B vitamins supposedly cure your hangover. Someone going by the name “Coolbreeze” posted this hangover cure online: “two milky bong loads followed by a swim session in the ocean, getting pounded by the shorebreak.” A Van Diemen. Combine two cups Ovaltine, some sugar, chocolate topping, a half cup of milk, two cups hot water and three tablespoons golden syrup. Microwave on high for two minutes, adding another quarter cup of milk and stirring after one minute. Add half a packet of pinapple jelly crystals and microwave on high for another thirty seconds. Add the other half packet of pineapple jelly crystals and a bit more hot water. Microwave for another minute. Pour into cups. Refigerate. Serve with custard. Engov is an over-the-counter tablet in Brazil, but not sold in the United States. It’s got stuff like aluminum hydroxide, caffeine, acetylsalicylic acid and pyrilamine maleate which are individually in American products like antacids, coffee, aspirin and antihistamines. Vietnamese beef noodle soup known as Pho. Pho is made with rice noodles, and served with basil, lime, bean sprouts and peppers. Ramen noodles, a cure we suggested just a few months ago. But this time, wash it down with orange juice. Slap some bacon between a couple of pieces of bread and eat. While the bacon gives you the amino acids necessary to repair the neurotransmitters in your brain that have been damaged by alcohol, the bread gives your body the carbohydrates you need to get your lazy ass out of bed. Tsar Nicholas II’s favorite, eat a lemon wedge, coated with sugar and ground coffee. Drink a 12 ounce glass of milk immediately before going out drinking. The traditional Russian cure of having a sauna followed by whipping yours |
To win a gold disc, how many copies of an album needs to sell in Britain? | The 101 Strings Orchestra - Pieces Of Dreams - YouTube The 101 Strings Orchestra - Pieces Of Dreams 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 Apr 17, 2014 Music Fast Facts : To win a gold disc, an album needs to sell 100,000 copies in Britain, and 500,000 in the United States. ▼▼▼ THE 101 STRINGS 101 Strings Orchestra was a brand for a highly successful easy listening symphonic music organization, with a discography exceeding a hundred albums and a creative lifetime of roughly thirty years. Their LPs were individualized by the slogan "The Sound of Magnificence", a cloud logo and sepia-toned photo of the orchestra. The 101 Strings orchestra was composed of 124 string instruments (all male except for the harpist) and was conducted by Wilhelm Stephan. Core staff arrangers were Monty Kelly, Joseph Francis Kuhn and Robert Lowden. All three proved adept at penning original compositions that were stylistically consistent both with contemporary hit songs and each other Kelly's earliest successes were Latin and Spanish travelogues (such as the Soul of Spain series) although, following the British Invasion, he became 101 Strings' 'Now Sound' specialist. Kuhn concentrated on radio-friendly numbers in the 'Pops' orchestral manner ("Blues Pizzicato," etc.) which provided Somerset its initial catalog of originals. Lowden penned lounge ballads (such as "Blue Twilight"). Their body of early 1960s work would be recycled via rerelease throughout the next twenty years. Although many 101 Strings albums are simply orchestrated versions of pop hits and show tunes, the early material contains many examples of the exotica and lounge genres. Songs of the Seasons in Japan, Hawaiian Paradise and East of Suez are three such albums. 101 Strings Play the Blues and Back Beat Symphony comprise early experiments in symphonic-pop hybridization, while Fly Me To The Moon contains five noir-ish originals. In the 30 years of their existence, 101 Strings sold over 50,000,000 records worldwide. DID YOU KNOW ? Pieces of Dreams was written by famous French composer and orchestrator Michel Legrand for the film with the same name. The film was directed by Dan Haller and was released in 1970. Legrand received two Academy Award Nominations: one for the soundtrack in general, the other for "Pieces of dreams" specifically (Best Original song). MHO The 101 Strings at their best with a beautiful rendition of Michel Legrand's outstanding composition "Pieces of Dreams". Romantic, enchanting and a melody that will linger on in your mind, long after you stopped listening...... Enjoy. Category |
Who composed the opera ‘Madame Butterfly’? | Who Composed and Wrote Madame Butterfly Who Composed and Wrote Madame Butterfly 12 Oct, 2012 who composed 0 Madame Butterfly is a famous opera that tells the tale of Pinkerton (a U.S. Naval officer) and his wife Cio-Cio-San (Madame Butterfly). Pinkerton marries for convenience and soon leaves Cio-Cio-San to marry an American girl, but later discovers he has a son with Cio-Cio-San. He returns to Japan with his new wife, but admits to being a coward and refuses to face his former wife. Cio-Cio-San realizes what has happened and agrees to give the child to Pinkerton and his new wife if he will agree to see her. She prepares her son to leave with his father and commits suicide. Madame Butterfly is one of the most widely acclaimed operas of all time and is ranked 8th in most performed operas in the world. Many adaptations have been made since it was released, including four films. Let’s find out who composed and wrote this opera. Composer Madame Butterfly was composed by the famous Italian composer Giacomo Puccini. The first version of the opera was performed in 1904, but it had a poor premiere. Puccini decided to re-write the opera and split one of the acts to make it a three act opera. The second premiere later that year was much more successful. However, Puccini re-wrote the opera a further three times. The fifth version, also known as the “standard version” is most commonly performed today. Writers The Italian libretto (the story or text used in opera to tie the music together) was written by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. The libretto is based on the short story “Madame Butterfly” which was written in 1898 by John Luther Long and later (1900) turned into a play by David Belasco with the help of John Luther Long. It was the play that brought the story to the attention of Puccini. Related Articles |
What is the title of the United States of America National Anthem? | National Anthem - The Star-Spangled Banner (USA Anthem) Lyrics | MetroLyrics On the shore, dimly seen through the mists of the deep, Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes, What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep, As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses? Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam, In fully glory reflected now shines in the stream: 'Tis the star-spangled banner! Oh, long may it wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave! And where is that band who so vuntingly swore That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion A home and a country should leave us no more? Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps' pollution! No refuge could save the hireling and slave From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave: And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. Oh, thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand Between their loved home and the war's desolation! Bless with victory and peace, may the heav'rescued land Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation! Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto: "In God is our trust": And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. Song Discussions is protected by U.S. Patent 9401941. Other patents pending. |
What is the last note on a standard keyboard? | Piano keyboard diagram - piano keyboard layout Twitter0 A piano keyboard diagram is shown and explained below. This section will help you better understand the layout of a piano keyboard. Let’s first of all take a look at an unlabeled piano keyboard layout, i.e. without the note names. The one shown in the first piano keyboard layout has two octaves, a total of 24 notes. In an 88 key piano, there are 36 black keys and 52 white keys. 76 key keyboards come with 31 black keys and 45 white keys, 61 key keyboards come with 25 black keys and 36 white keys, while 49 key keyboards have 20 black keys and 29 white ones. Highly Recommended: Click here for the BEST piano/keyboard course I’ve come across online. Someone new to the piano may feel overwhelmed when they first take a look at its keys. “How do I remember so many notes?” But as we shall see later it is very simple to understand. Hint: repetition. Here’s a simple piano keyboard diagram (below this paragraph). The white keys are all labeled. If you look closely, you will realize that the same note names are being repeated over and over. These notes are A, B, C, D, E, F and G. Whether it’s a 49, 61, 76 or 88 key keyboard, this is the note pattern of a piano. In the piano keyboard layout immediately below this paragraph, I have ventured to add a more complete piano keyboard diagram. As you will see, both the black and white keys have been named. As for the black keys, they each have two note names. There’s D-Flat (or C-Sharp), E-Flat (or D-Sharp), G-Flat (or F-Sharp), A-Flat (or G-Sharp) and B-Flat (or A-Sharp). Watch this lesson: To help you better understand sharps (♯) and flats (♭), let’s find out what a semitone is. A semitone is also called a half step or half tone and is the smallest interval used in Western music. It is the distance between two notes which are next to one another in pitch. So the distance between C and C-Sharp is one semitone, the distance between D and D-Sharp is one semitone and the same can be said for the distance between A and A-flat. What is the note that is one semitone higher than C? The answer is C-Sharp. What is the note that is one semitone higher than D? The answer is D-Sharp. Let’s go the other way around. What is the note that is one semitone lower than D? The answer is D-Flat. One semitone lower than E? It’s E-Flat. A whole tone means a distance of two semitones, i.e. the distance between two notes which are separated by one other note in pitch. For instance, C and D, D and E, and F and G are each one whole tone apart. Recommended for you: Go here to learn about my newly released beginner’s piano course. A piano comes with a 12 note pattern. This can be seen in the piano keyboard diagram above. While there are many notes on a piano, it’s really 12 notes being repeated over and over. On an acoustic piano it is repeated over 7 times. We see in our piano keyboard layout above that the 12 notes are C, C-Sharp (D-Flat), D, D-sharp (E-Flat), E, F, F-Sharp (G-Flat), G, G-Sharp (A-Flat), A, A-Sharp (B-Flat), and B. Take a look at the piano keyboard chart below. It consists of the 12 notes of a piano or music keyboard. To better understand the piano keys layout see how the black keys on a piano are grouped together in groups of two’s and three’s. Do you notice how many groups of two’s there are? How about the groups of three’s? You will also notice that the note C always comes before the group of 2 flats (or sharps), while F always comes before the group of 3 flats (or sharps). On a 49 key keyboard, there are 5 C’s, on a 61 and 76 key keyboard there are 6 C’s, and there’s 8 on an 88 key keyboard. The first note on a 49 key keyboard is C and the last note is C. The first note on a 61 key keyboard is C and the last note is C. The first note on a 76 key keyboard is E and the last note is G. The first note on an 88 key piano is A and the last note is C. If you have an 88 key piano (find diagram here) , look at your piano keyboard layout and find middle C. Middle C lies in the exact center of your keyboard. The location of this note is very importan |
Who wrote ‘Doe Eyes’, the theme to the 1995 film ‘The Bridges of Madison County’? | Bridges Of Madison County, The- Soundtrack details - SoundtrackCollector.com Bridges Of Madison County, The Bridges Of Madison County, The (1995) Composer(s): Total number of members who have this title in their: Collection: 131 There is 1 compilation album for this title. Things you can do: Members who have this label in their: Collection: 11 Members who have this label in their: Collection: 72 Doe Eyes (Love Theme From THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY) (01:05) Composed by Clint Eastwood/Conducted by Lennie Niehaus 2. I'll Close My Eyes (02:50) Dinah Washington I See Your Face Before Me (05:03) Johnny Hartman Dinah Washington, With Hal Mooney and His Orchestra 7. It's a Wonderful World (02:32) Irene Kral, With the Junior Mance Trio 9. It Was Almost Like a Song (02:49) Johnny Hartman Irene Kral, With the Junior Mance Trio 11. For All We Know (05:30) Johnny Hartman Doe Eyes (Love Theme From THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY) [Reprise] (05:00) Composed by Clint Eastwood/Conducted by Lennie Niehaus Total Duration: 00:45:27 Track listing contributed by Travis Brashear Malpaso/Warner Bros. PRO-CD-8032 Members who have this label in their: Collection: 1 Members who have this label in their: Collection: 46 THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY (02:40) 3. THE OUTLAW JOSEY WALES (03:35) 4. PLAY MISTY FOR ME (02:47) "Misty" "Why should I care" (inst.) 12. THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY (03:58) "Doe eyes" (love theme) CLINT EASTWOOD, AN AMERICAN FILMMAKER SUITE (45:14) Total Duration: 01:19:02 Track listing contributed by William Wass If you know of another release, why don't you tell us about it , so we can add it to our database. |
What does Franz Schubert’s ‘Die Forelle’ translate to in English? | Franz Schubert (1797-1828): Die Forelle (The Trout) , D550 – Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Gerald Moore | Saturday Chorale Franz Schubert (1797-1828): Die Forelle (The Trout) , D550 – Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Gerald Moore markfromireland / February 12, 2013 Of all of Schubert’s lieder Die Forelle (The Trout) is undoubtedly the most famous and the most popular and it’s easy to see why it’s a charming piece that combines the memorability of a folk song with a freshness and a sense of innocence that are well-nigh irresistible. Its melody with its rippling arpeggio evokes the image of the fish swimming joyfully and without care through the water while the little rush of notes at ‘In einem Bächlein helle’ and its figure of three linked semitones brings to life the fish and its sudden darting movement. (All of this incidentally is fiendishly difficult to play). Like everyone else I love the sheer vivacity of the combination of this motif and that marvelously cheerful tune which depicts the trout and its joy in being alive. Schubert being Schubert it’s a question of ‘enjoy it whilst you may’ and he captures the darker later lines of Christian F.D. Schubart’s text brilliantly who but Schubert would so brilliantly use the darker middle registers to depict the angler making the streams waters fatally muddy at ‘Er macht Das Bächlein tückisch trübe’ (Cunningly he made the brook cloudy) and who but Schubert would portray the trout’s final convulsions by a chain of no less than sixteen ordinary semiquavers. Caught on the hook the poor creature’s struggles are far from its graceful rippling movements when it swam free. Schubert composed no less than five versions of this song to say nothing of basing his Trout Quintet, D667 on it and goodness only knows how many recordings there are of it. But of all the recordings of it that I have the one that I keep on coming back to time and time again is the recording, now past its fortieth year, of Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau’s performance of the song accompanied by Gerald Moore. You’ll find it, the German lyrics and an English translation below. Enjoy :-). makfromireland Lyrics: Die Forelle (The Trout) [showhide type=”showtext” more_text=” Click to show/hide lyrics ” less_text=” Click to show/hide lyrics ” hidden=”yes”] Deutsch |
Who was the last member of The Beatles to marry? | The Beatles - Biography - IMDb The Beatles Jump to: Overview (1) | Mini Bio (1) | Trivia (40) Overview (1) The Fab Four Mini Bio (1) The Beatles were an English rock band that became arguably the most successful act of the 20th century. They contributed to music, film, literature, art, and fashion, made a continuous impact on popular culture and the lifestyle of several generations. Their songs and images carrying powerful ideas of love, peace, help, and imagination evoked creativity and liberation that outperformed the rusty Soviet propaganda and contributed to breaking walls in the minds of millions, thus making impact on human history. In July of 1957, in Liverpool, 'Paul McCartney (I)' met John Lennon . Both were teenagers. Paul impressed John with his mastery of acoustic guitar, and was invited to join Lennon's group, The Quarrymen. George Harrison joined them in February of 1958. In 1959 they played regular gigs at a club called The Casbah. They were joined by vocalist Stuart Sutcliffe, and by drummer Peter Best, whose mother owned The Casbah club. Early incarnations of the band included The Quarrymen, Johnny & the Moon Dogs, and The Silver Beetles. John Lennon dreamed up the band's final name, The Beatles, a mix of beat with beetle. In 1960 The Beatles toured in Hamburg, Germany. There they were joined by Ringo Starr , who previously played with Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. In Hamburg, The Beatles made their first studio work as a backing band for singer Tony Sheridan's recordings for the German Polydor label, however, in the credits the band's name was changed to The Beat Brothers. From February 1961 to August 1963, The Beatles played a regular gig at the Cavern. They were paid five pounds for their first show, rising to three hundred pounds per show in 1963. In two and a half years The Beatles gave 262 shows at the Cavern in Liverpool. Brian Epstein was invited to be the manager of the Beatles in November 1961. His diplomatic way of dealing with the Beatles and with their previous manager resulted in a December 10, 1961, meeting, where it was decided that Epstein would manage the band. A 5-year management contract was signed by four members at then-drummer Pete Best's home on January 24, 1962. Epstein did not put his signature on it, giving the musicians the freedom of choice. At that time McCartney and Harrison were under 21, so the paper wasn't technically legal. None of them realized this and it did not matter to them. What mattered was their genuine trust in Epstein. He changed their early image for the good. Brian Epstein made them wear suits and ties, classic shoes, and newer haircuts. They were advised to update their manners on stage and quit eating and drinking in public. Brian Epstein worked hard on both the Beatles' image and public relations. He improved their image enough to make them accepted by the conservative media. Most if not all of their communication off-stage was managed by Brian Epstein. On January 1, 1962, The Beatles came to London and recorded fifteen songs at the Decca Records. They were not hired, but the material helped them later. During the year 1962, they made several trips to London and auditioned for various labels. In May of 1962 Epstein canceled the group's contract with Tony Sheridan and the German label. Brian Epstein was persistent in trying to sign a record deal for the Beatles, even after being rejected by every major record label in UK, like Columbia, Philips, Oriole, Decca, and Pye. Epstein transferred a demo tape to disc with HMV technician Jim Foy, who liked their song and referred it to Parlophone's George Martin. On June 6, 1962, at the Abbey Road studios, they passed Martin's audition with the exception of Pete Best. George Martin liked them, but recommended the change of a drummer. Being asked by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison; Epstein fired Pete Best. After a mutual decision the band was completed with Ringo Starr , who duly became the fourth Beatle. In September of 1962 The Beatles recorded their first hit Love Me Do, which charted in UK, |
What is the lowest female singing voice? | Female Vocal Range - Various Singing Voice Types for Women | Your Personal Singing Guide Female Vocal Range and Voice Types! There are many vocal ranges and voice types for females, and this section will discuss about the 3 main types of female voices, their respective note ranges, as well as how their tessituras or most comfortable voice ranges differ from each other. One point to note: There is a difference between the 2 terms – Vocal Range and Voice Type; The Range of our Voice refers to the range of notes that the voice can reach or produce a sound at, whereas Voice Type refers to the various kinds of voices classified using certain criteria like range of vocals, tessituras, register transition points, vocal timbre or tone and so on. Click on the links provided above to learn how to find the full range of your voice, as well as understand more about the various voice classification criteria and learn how to determine your own voice type! Now, the 3 main types of female voices are as follows: 1. Soprano Let us look at each of these voices in more detail: 1. SOPRANO As many of us would know, the Soprano voice is the highest of the female voices, and many of us would be familiar with this voice type. I am sure many ladies out there would be envious of their Soprano friends who seem to be able to hit the high notes with such ease! A typical Soprano vocal range would probably be from the A note below middle C (A3) to the F or G note 2 octaves above (F6 or G6), making it a range of 2 plus to 3 octaves. Of course, this is not to be taken as an exact measurement but more as a rough guideline for soprano voices, and proper breath support must be used when measuring vocal ranges during singing. The Soprano Tessitura is also usually higher than the other female voice types, considering that the overall vocal range is the highest among the female voices. A Soprano would also probably transition out of her chest voice around the E flat note above middle C (E4) and shift into her head voice around the F sharp note one octave above the middle C (F5). The soprano voice usually has a bright tone, and she would usually have a strong head voice, but a relatively weaker middle voice. Sopranos are also able to sing more high notes and sustain at a high pitch better than a mezzo soprano can, and they are also most often the lead role for operas or shows. 2. MEZZO SOPRANO For most ladies out there, you would probably belong to this voice type as the Mezzo Soprano voice is the most common female voice type out of the 3 main types, and it lies between the higher Soprano voice and the lower Contralto voice. The vocal range for the Mezzo Soprano voice would be likely between the G note below middle C (G3) to the C note more than 2 octaves above (C6), making it also a range of around slightly more than 2 octaves. The Mezzo Soprano Tessitura or most comfortable vocal range lies somewhere between the Soprano Tessitura and the Contralto Tessitura. The Mezzo would probably transition out of chest voice around the E note just above middle C (E4) and shift into head voice around the E note one octave above the middle C octave (E5). Be sure to avoid the common singing problem of head raising when you are measuring your register transitions. The Mezzo Soprano has a stronger middle voice and a weaker head voice as compared to the Soprano. Also, the tone of the Mezzo Soprano’s voice is darker or deeper than the Soprano’s. 3. CONTRALTO The Contralto voice is the lowest among the female voices, and it is certainly more unique among females, as the typical female voices would probably either be the Soprano or Mezzo Soprano voices. Also, a common misconception would be to use the term ‘Alto’ instead of ‘Contralto’ to refer to female voices with this low range of notes. We should use the term ‘Contralto’ to refer to this low female voice type, as ‘Alto’ more commonly refers to the range or notes to be sung and is not exactly a voice type. The term ‘Alto’ is commonly used in choral singing to refer to the vocal parts to be sung by singers doing the Alto sectio |
Who played Lorry Jones/Laura Lorraine in the 1944 musical film ‘Pin Up Girl’? | 'This Is It' with Betty Grable (1944) - YouTube 'This Is It' with Betty Grable (1944) 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 Apr 13, 2014 From the 1944 20th Century Fox film 'Pin Up Girl' Pin Up Girl is a 1944 20th Century Fox Technicolor musical romantic comedy motion picture starring Betty Grable, John Harvey, Martha Raye, and Joe E. Brown. Directed by H. Bruce Humberstone and produced by William LeBaron, the screenplay was adapted by Robert Ellis, Helen Logan and Earl Baldwin based on a short story titled Imagine Us! (1942) by Libbie Block. Pin Up Girl capitalized on Grable's iconic pin-up status during World War II, even using her famous swimsuit photo in portions of the movie. Cast: Betty Grable as Lorry Jones/Laura Lorraine John Harvey as Tommy Dooley Martha Raye as Molly McKay Joe E. Brown as Eddie Hall Eugene Pallette as Barney Briggs Dorothea Kent as Kay Pritchett Dave Willock as Dud Miller Charlie Spivak as Himself (bandleader) Roger Clark as Marine Sgt. George Davis (uncredited) Nat 'King' Cole as Canteen Pianist Hermes Pan as Apache Dancer Adele Jergens as Canteen Worker Bess Flowers as Arriving Club Diplomacy Patron June Hutton as June Hutton - Singer with Spivak Band Reed Hadley as Radio Announcer (voice) Lillian Porter as Cigarette Girl --- Intro & Outro Song: "I'll Be Seeing You" by Billie Holiday circa 1944 Don't forget to visit Vintage Glamour on Facebook Make sure to view my videos in HD for a better viewing pleasure! --- Clip from 'Pin Up Girl' is ©20th Century Fox Original Artwork & Designs ©MMDP THIS VIDEO IS STRICTLY FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT IS INTENDED. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE CLIP USED. Category |
The 2006 film ‘Once’, starring Glen Hansard as a busker, is set in which European city? | Once (2007) - 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 modern-day musical about a busker and an immigrant and their eventful week in Dublin, as they write, rehearse and record songs that tell their love story. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 42 titles created 05 Apr 2011 a list of 30 titles created 11 Jan 2012 a list of 23 titles created 17 Jan 2013 a list of 45 titles created 18 Feb 2013 a list of 32 titles created 25 Feb 2014 Search for " Once " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 1 Oscar. Another 21 wins & 29 nominations. See more awards » Videos Edit Storyline An (unnamed) Guy is a Dublin guitarist/singer-songwriter who makes a living by fixing vacuum cleaners in his Dad's Hoover repair shop by day, and singing and playing for money on the Dublin streets by night. An (unnamed) Girl is a Czech who plays piano when she gets a chance, and does odd jobs by day and takes care of her mom and her daughter by night. Guy meets Girl, and they get to know each other as the Girl helps the Guy to put together a demo disc that he can take to London in hope of landing a music contract. During the same several day period, the Guy and the Girl work through their past loves, and reveal their budding love for one another, through their songs. Written by Charles Delacroix |
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The 2011 album ‘The King of Limbs’ was released by which English rock band? | The King of Limbs | Radiohead Knowledge Base | Fandom powered by Wikia The King of Limbs TKOL RMX 1234567 (2004) The King of Limbs is the eighth studio album by the English rock band Radiohead , produced by Nigel Godrich . It was self-released on 18 February 2011 as a download in MP3 and WAV formats, followed by physical CD and 12" vinyl releases on 28 March and a special "newspaper" edition on 9 May 2011. The physical editions were released through the band's Ticker Tape imprint on XL in the United Kingdom, TBD in the United States, and Hostess Entertainment in Japan. Following the protracted recording and more conventional rock instrumentation of In Rainbows (2007), Radiohead developed The King of Limbs by sampling and looping their recordings. Singer Thom Yorke described the album as an expression of "wildness" and "mutation". Radiohead released no singles from the album, but released a music video for " Lotus Flower " that spawned an internet meme. The King of Limbs was named one of the best albums of 2011 by publications including the Wire, the NME, and PopMatters, and was nominated for five categories in the 54th Grammy Awards, including Best Alternative Music Album. It sold an estimated 300,000 to 400,000 download copies in the first two months of release and became a bestseller on vinyl. The album was followed in the same year by a remix album, TKOL RMX 1234567 , and a live video, The King of Limbs: Live from the Basement . Release |
In 1889 which American inventor devised the first flexible transparent film suitable for motion pictures? | Film History Before 1920 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s Innovations Necessary for the Advent of Cinema: Optical toys, shadow shows, 'magic lanterns,' and visual tricks have existed for thousands of years. Many inventors, scientists, and manufacturers have observed the visual phenomenon that a series of individual still pictures set into motion created the illusion of movement - a concept termed persistence of vision. This illusion of motion was first described by British physician Peter Mark Roget in 1824, and was a first step in the development of the cinema. A number of technologies, simple optical toys and mechanical inventions related to motion and vision were developed in the early to late 19th century that were precursors to the birth of the motion picture industry: [A very early version of a "magic lantern" was suggested in the mid-17th century by German Jesuit priest Athanasius Kircher in Rome. However, the official inventor of a usable device was prominent Dutch astronomer/scientist Christiaan Huygens in the 1650s. Like a modern slide projector (which has since gone out of date!), its main feature was a lens that projected images from transparencies onto a screen, with a simple light source (such as a candle).] 1824 - the invention of the Thaumatrope (the earliest version of an optical illusion toy that exploited the concept of "persistence of vision" first presented by Peter Mark Roget in a scholarly article) by an English doctor named Dr. John Ayrton Paris ca. 1826 or 1827 - the oldest recorded (and surviving) permanent photograph made in a camera was taken by French inventor Joseph Nicéphore Niépce. He used a camera obscura device which captured and projected a scene illuminated by sunlight. The photo image was "shot" at his estate named Le Gras from his studio's upstairs window in the Burgundy region of France in the early 1820s. It was a very rudimentary photograph (using principles of lithography) - the image is now known as View from the Window at Le Gras. His invention was called heliography, or "light writing." 1831 - the discovery of the law of electromagnetic induction by English scientist Michael Faraday, a principle used in generating electricity and powering motors and other machines (including film equipment) 1832 - the invention of the Fantascope (also called Phenakistiscope or "spindle viewer") by Belgian inventor Joseph Plateau, a device that simulated motion. A series or sequence of separate pictures depicting stages of an activity, such as juggling or dancing, were arranged around the perimeter or edges of a slotted disk. When the disk was placed before a mirror and spun or rotated, a spectator looking through the slots 'perceived' a moving picture. 1834 - the invention and patenting of another stroboscopic device adaptation, the Daedalum (renamed the Zoetrope in 1867 by American William Lincoln) by British inventor William George Horner. It was a hollow, rotating drum/cylinder with a crank, with a strip of sequential photographs, drawings, paintings or illustrations on the interior surface and regularly spaced narrow slits through which a spectator observed the 'moving' drawings. 1839 - the birth of still photography with the development of the first commercially-viable daguerreotype (a method of capturing still images on silvered, copper-metal plates) by French painter and inventor Louis-Jacques-Mande Daguerre, following on the work of Joseph Nicéphore Niépce. 1841 - the patenti |
What is the first part of the Jewish Bible called, which refers to the first five books of Moses? | Judaism 101: Torah Judaism 101 Torah in the narrowest sense refers to the first five books of the Bible In a broader sense, Torah includes all Jewish law and tradition Torah was given to Moses in written form with oral commentary The oral component is now written in the Talmud There are additional important writings The word "Torah" is a tricky one, because it can mean different things in different contexts. In its most limited sense, "Torah" refers to the Five Books of Moses : Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. But the word "torah" can also be used to refer to the entire Jewish bible (the body of scripture known to non-Jews as the Old Testament and to Jews as the Tanakh or Written Torah), or in its broadest sense, to the whole body of Jewish law and teachings. Written Torah To Jews, there is no "Old Testament." The books that Christians call the New Testament are not part of Jewish scripture. The so-called Old Testament is known to us as Written Torah or the Tanakh. This is a list of the books of Written Torah, in the order in which they appear in Jewish translations, with the Hebrew name of the book, a translation of the Hebrew name (where it is not the same as the English name), and English names of the books (where it is not the same as the Hebrew name). The Hebrew names of the first five books are derived from the first few words of the book. The text of each book is more or less the same in Jewish translations as what you see in Christian bibles, although there are some occasional, slight differences in the numbering of verses and there are some significant differences in the translations. TORAH (The Law): Ezra & Nechemyah (Nehemiah) (treated as one book) Divrei Ha-Yamim (The words of the days) (Chronicles) Written Torah is often referred to as the Tanakh, which is an acrostic of Torah, Nevi'im and Ketuvim. Torah Scrolls The scriptures that we use in services are written on parchment scrolls. They are always hand-written, in attractive Hebrew calligraphy with "crowns" (crows-foot-like marks coming up from the upper points) on many of the letters . This style of writing is known as STA"M (an abbreviation for "Sifrei Torah, Tefillin and Mezuzot ," which is where you will see that style of writing). For more information about the STA"M alphabet, including illustrations and relevant rules, see Hebrew Alphabet used in writing STA"M . You are not supposed to touch the parchment on these scrolls; some say because they are too holy; some say because the parchment, made from animal skins, is a source of ritual defilement; others say because your fingers' sweat has acids that will damage the parchment over time. Instead, you follow the text with a pointer, called a Yad. "Yad" means "hand" in Hebrew, and the pointer usually is in the shape of a hand with a pointing index finger (I always find this incredibly amusing). The scrolls are kept covered with fabric, and often ornamented with silver crowns on the handles of the scrolls and a silver breastplate on the front. The scrolls are kept in a cabinet in the synagogue called an "ark," as in Ark of the Covenant, not as in Noah's Ark. The words are different and unrelated in Hebrew. Noah's ark (and also the ark that Moses was placed in) are called in Hebrew teyvat (ship). I was taught that the "Ark" of the Covenant and the ark in synagogue are an acrostic of "aron kodesh" (holy cabinet), but others have told me that it is merely an archaic English word derived from the Latin arca (cabinet). The Torah scrolls that we read from in synagogue are unpointed text, with no vowels or musical notes, so the ability to read a passage from a scroll is a valuable skill, and usually requires substantial advance preparation (reviewing the passage in a text with points). See Hebrew Alphabet for more on pointed and unpointed texts. Chumash Jewish scriptures are sometimes bound in a form that corresponds to the division into weekly readings (called parshiyot in Hebrew). Scriptures bound in this way are generally referred to a |
A halophyte is a plant that grows in what type of conditions? | Saline Crops, From Halophyte Research to Sea Vegetable Markets | Vegetables | Sea Saline Crops, From Halophyte Research to Sea Vegetable Markets review article submitted at the COST meeting on ‘Sustainable cultivation and exploitation of halophyte crops in a salinizing world’ held at the Vrije University in Amsterdam on the 18th and 19th April 2012 Copyright: Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC) Saline crops,from halophyte research to sea vegetable markets Joost Bogemans*, László Erdei Intellicrops bvba, Abdijstraat 14, 9400 Ninove, Belgium b Department o Plant Biology, University o Szeged, Közép asor 52, 6726 Szeged, Hungary *Corresponding author.el.: +32 54329093; ax: +32 54331175.E-mail addresses: [email protected] (J.Bogemans), [email protected] (L.Erdei)published by Intellicrops bvba , Ninove 2012 © AbstractA spin-o company was established in 1999 rom EU research on the cultivation, selection and do-mestication o a selection o halophytes. Te mission o the company has always been ocused onplant breeding, selection and seed production. Salicornia europaea and Aster tripolium were, romthe beginning, the key products o the company. oday the range o sea vegetable species has beenextended with Salicornia bigelovii, Salsola komarovii, Salsola soda, Crithmum maritimum, Plantagocoronopus, Beta maritima, Crambe maritima and Mertensia maritima. Among them, dierent racesare under development with respect to marketable characteristics (e.g. shape, yield, pest resistance…)At an early stage, the company established cultivation systems and had the reclamation o saline soilsas a primary task. Later, new cultivation systems were deployed to t horticultural needs (e.g. impro- ving non-seasonality, greenhouse cultivation, mechanization); today we give new growers advice in es-tablishing the new crops. Grower-adapted cultivation systems are setup rom hydroponics over salinesoil reclamation and highlighting acets like salinity and irrigation control, mineral nutrition undersalt regimes and advice on the particular saline crop.Simultaneously with the introduction o new halophyte crops and appropriate cultivation systems, amarketing development was built up to highlight interesting eatures o sea vegetable crops such astaste, unctional components, ease o use. to new consumers. Tis review ocuses on the establishmento a sea vegetable market under advanced agro-ood markets . Introducing new halophyte crops toless developed agro ood markets need dierent approaches but is not made easier . In terms o develo-ping new applications rom saline crops (orage, cosmetics, environmental issues, biouel) a marketingstrategy should be ocused on the derived products, bearing in mind that the consumer compares anddecides. 2 Saline Crops, from halophyte research to sea vegetable markets 1.From research to spin-o.From 1993 until 1996 an EU research project running under the name ‘Saline crops. A contribution to the diver-sication o the production o vegetable crops by research on the cultivation methods and selection o halophytes.(AIR3-C92-0198)’,whose overall objective was to domesticate a number o plant species, naturally growing insaline or brackish soils that are locally gathered or consumption as a vegetable in the EU (Huiskes, Lemeur et al.1997). Species o Salicornia, Aster tripolium., Beta maritima. and Crambe maritima were envisaged. Tree o thespecies are harvested rom wild populations along European coastal areas, but in the case o Crambe maritima (Seakale) the cultivation disappeared in the 20th century. Te aim o the project was to develop commercial agriculturalproducts that could be cultivated as horticultural crop. As research topics the ocus was on new cultivation me-thods, breeding and the reclamation o saline soils.Research institutes rom the Netherlands (NIOO) , Belgium (UGent and VUB Brussels) and Portugal (IBE, EAN)were involved with Te Foundation or Marine Cultures Oosterchelde (SMCO, the Netherlands) coordinating theproject. Experimental eld plots were established in Burg-Haa |
Which author wrote the book ‘The Firm’, ‘The Pelican Brief’ and ‘The Rainmaker’? | John Grisham biography | birthday, trivia | American Writer | Who2 John Grisham Biography Writer John Grisham is the author of several best-selling novels of the “legal thriller” genre, including The Firm (1991), The Pelican Brief (1992) and The Client (1993). Grisham graduated from law school and set up a legal practice in Mississippi in the early ’80s. His first novel, A Time to Kill (1989) did moderately well, but his second, The Firm (1991) made him a household name, thanks in large part to the $600,000 he got for the movie rights. Several of his courtroom dramas have been made into movies, including the novels The Pelican Brief, The Chamber (1994) and The Rainmaker (1995). Although not the hot property he was in the ’90s, Grisham’s books continue to be quite popular, including The Brethren (2000) and The Summons (2002), and A Painted House (2001), one of his few books outside the thriller genre. Extra credit The movies from his books include: The Firm (1993, starring Tom Cruise ); The Pelican Brief (1993, with Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington ); The Client (1994, with Susan Sarandon ); The Chamber (1996, starring Gene Hackman ); A Time to Kill (1996, starring Sandra Bullock ); The Rainmaker (1997, starring Matt Damon ); and The Gingerbread Man (1998, from a story by Grisham). |
In humans, emesis is more commonly known as what? | The Glossary of Common Viruses A Step by Step Guide for Starting Your Career as a Medical Coder The Glossary of Common Viruses A Astrovirus – Infection with this virus causes gastroenteritis in people, both children and adults. The infection is typically not severe but may sometimes lead to dehydration. C Chickenpox – This infection is caused by the varicella zoster virus. It is highly contagious, being spread through coughing, sneezing, or contact with secretions. The main noticeable symptom is a skin rash. D Dengue Virus – This virus is mosquito-borne and causes Dengue Fever. This illness occurs predominantly in the tropics and may be life-threatening. E Ebola – Infection with this virus can lead to hypovolemic shock due to coagulation problems caused by the virus. It is spread through body fluids, conjunctivae, and also orally. F Foot-and-mouth disease virus – This virus causes foot-and-mouth disease, a disease that spreads rapidly through certain animals but that is extremely rare in humans. Symptoms in humans can include fever, vomiting, malaise, and occasionally skin lesions. H Hepatitis A – The Hepatitis A virus causes the illness Hepatitis A. The virus is spread through feces-contaminated food and water. The illness itself is usually mild, with symptoms such as fever, nausea, abdominal discomfort, and malaise. Hepatitis B – This virus causes the disease Hepatitis B. This disease infects the liver and can lead to liver cirrhosis and even liver cancer. The virus is transmitted through infected blood or body fluids with infected blood. Hepatitis C – Hepatitis C infects the liver and is caused by the Hepatitis C virus. This virus is transmitted from person-to-person through contaminated blood. Herpes – Herpes is a group of several viruses that infect humans. Diseases caused by the herpes viruses include cold sores, genital herpes, chickenpox, and shingles. Herpes viruses are spread between people by way of body fluids, through the air, and through contaminated objects and surfaces. HIV – Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes AIDS. The virus attacks the immune system, which eventually allows other diseases to infect and proliferate in the body. HIV can be spread through blood, semen, breast milk, and vaginal fluid. HPV Human Papilomavirus – The HPV virus is spread through sexual contact. There are hundreds of different strains of HPV, some of which cause no ill health effects. Other strains of the virus can cause genital warts and cancers of the cervix and vulva. I Influenza – Influenza is commonly known as the flu and is caused by influenza viruses. These viruses can be found in both animals and humans. The flu viruses are spread through humans by way of respiratory secretions. J Japanese Encephalitis – This is a mosquito-borne virus that produces the disease Japanese encephalitis. It can cause severe symptoms in humans but is not transmitted between them. M Measles – The measles virus is the cause of the disease measles. The virus only infects humans and is spread through respiratory secretions. Complications may occur and can include pneumonia, encephalitis, and even death. Mumps – The mumps virus causes the disease mumps in people. The disease is transmitted from person-to-person through respiratory secretions but is generally a self-limiting disease and is not fatal in most circumstances. N Naples Virus – This is a type of Phlebovirus that has been linked to disease in humans. The virus is transmitted through infected sandflies. P Parvovirus – Parvovirus B19 is a human parvovirus that causes a disease in humans called fifth disease. This disease occurs most often in children and is characterized by a rash. Other types of parvoviruses are common in animals and cannot be transmitted from animals to humans. R Rabies – The rabies virus causes a fatal disease in animals and humans. Transmission of the virus often occurs through the saliva of animals. Rubella – This virus causes the disease Rubella, and it also causes congenital rubella syndrome in developing fetuses and newborns. The rubella viru |
In which 1932 film does Greta Garbo say the line ‘I want to be alone’? | Grand Hotel (1932) -- (Movie Clip) I Want To Be Alone... You will receive an email shortly to confirm your email address. Grand Hotel (1932) -- (Movie Clip) I Want To Be Alone... title details and video sharing options now playing Grand Hotel (1932) -- (Movie Clip) I Want To Be Alone... The dancer Grusinskaya (Greta Garbo, uttering the line she would never escape) wants to be alone, not realizing that the thieving Baron (John Barrymore) is with her all along, in this famous scene from director Edmund Goulding's Grand Hotel, 1932. View the TCMDb entry for Grand Hotel (1932) share video Grand Hotel (1932) -- (Movie Clip) I Want To Be... The dancer Grusinskaya (Greta Garbo, uttering what would... Grand Hotel (1932) -- (Movie Clip) I Want To Be Alone... The dancer Grusinskaya (Greta Garbo, uttering the line she would never escape) wants to be alone, not realizing that the thieving Baron (John Barrymore) is with her all along, in this famous scene from director Edmund Goulding's Grand Hotel, 1932. > Grand Hotel (1932) -- (Movie Clip) I Have A Rather... Textile magnate Preysing (Wallace Beery) is pleased that... Grand Hotel (1932) -- (Movie Clip) I... Grand Hotel (1932) -- (Movie Clip) I Have A Rather Nice Figure Textile magnate Preysing (Wallace Beery) is pleased that he's at last got sexy stenographer Flaemmchen (Joan Crawford) to himself but alarmed that his deal seems to be crashing, John Barrymore on the balcony advancing another plot, in MGM's all-star Grand Hotel, 1932.> Grand Hotel (1932) -- (Movie Clip) I Have A... Epic take by director Edmund Goulding, at the front desk,... Grand Hotel (1932) -- (Movie Clip) I Have A Complaint Epic take by director Edmund Goulding, at the front desk, mostly Kringelein (Lionel Barrymore) griping, meeting the Baron (brother John Barrymore), Dr. Otternschlag (Lewis Stone) and concierge (Charles Trowbridge), then Joan Crawford's entrance, in MGM's all-star Grand Hotel, 1932.> Grand Hotel (1932) -- (Movie Clip) Do I Look Like... Transition through the famous lobby shot, then the chiseling... Grand Hotel (1932) -- (Movie Clip) Do I Look Like A Baron? Transition through the famous lobby shot, then the chiseling Baron (John Barrymore) at work on the new stenographer Flaemmchen (Joan Crawford), interrupted by pensioner Kringelein (Lionel Barrymore), in MGM's Grand Hotel, 1932.> Grand Hotel (1932) -- (Movie Clip) All The Best... Opening scene introducing many from the all-but... Grand Hotel (1932) -- (Movie Clip) All The Best People Opening scene introducing many from the all-but unprecedented line-up of MGM stars, Jean Hersholt, Lionel Barrymore, Wallace Beery, John Barrymore, at the fictional hotel in Berlin, Garbo, Crawford and others yet to come, in Irving Thalberg's hit all-star experiment Grand Hotel, 1932.> |
What name is given to an ornamental, usually coloured, design made of small pieces of hard material such as stone, tile or glass? | mosaic | art | Britannica.com Mosaic pebble mosaic Mosaic, in art , decoration of a surface with designs made up of closely set, usually variously coloured, small pieces of material such as stone, mineral, glass , tile , or shell. Unlike inlay , in which the pieces to be applied are set into a surface that has been hollowed out to receive the design, mosaic pieces are applied onto a surface that has been prepared with an adhesive. Mosaic also differs from inlay in the size of its components. Mosaic pieces are anonymous fractions of the design and rarely have the dimensions of pieces for intarsia work (fitted inlay usually of wood), whose function is often the rendering of a whole portion of a figure or pattern. Once disassembled, a mosaic cannot be reassembled on the basis of the form of its individual pieces. Mosaic floor fragment from a synagogue or church, cut stone with mortar from Israel, late … Photograph by Katie Chao. The Jewish Museum, New York City, gift of Erwin Harvith, U 7529 Technical insight is the key to both the creation and the appreciation of mosaic, and the technical aspects of the art require special emphasis. There are also significant stylistic, religious, and cultural aspects of mosaic, which has played an important role in Western art and has appeared in other cultures . Although mosaic is an art form that appears in widely separated places and at different times in history, in only one place—Byzantium—and at one time—4th to 14th centuries—did it rise to become the leading pictorial art. Principles of design Between mosaic and painting , the art with which it has most in common, there has been a reciprocal influence of varying intensity. In colour and style the earliest known Greek figurative mosaics with representational motifs, which date from the end of the 5th century bce, resemble contemporary vase painting, especially in their outline drawing and use of very dark backgrounds. The mosaics of the 4th century tended to copy the style of wall paintings , as is seen in the introduction of a strip of ground below the figures, of shading, and of other manifestations of a preoccupation with pictorial space. In late Hellenistic times there evolved a type of mosaic whose colour gradations and delicate shading techniques suggest an attempt at exact reproduction of qualities typical of the art of painting. Similar Topics auricular style In Roman imperial times, however, an important change occurred when mosaic gradually developed its own aesthetic laws. Still basically a medium used for floors , its new rules of composition were governed by a conception of perspective and choice of viewpoint different from those of wall decoration. Equally important was a simplification of form brought about by the demand for more expeditious production methods. In the same period, the increasing use of more strongly coloured materials also stimulated the growing autonomy of mosaic from painting. As a means of covering walls and vaults, mosaic finally realized its full potentialities for striking and suggestive distance effects, which surpass those of painting. The general trend towards stylization—that is, reduction to two-dimensionality—in late antique Roman painting (3rd and 4th centuries ce) may have been stimulated by experimentation with colour in mosaic and particularly by the elimination of many middle tones for the sake of greater brilliance. The central role played at that time by mosaic in church decoration, for which it is particularly well suited, encourages the assumption that the roles had shifted and painting had come under its influence. The strong, sinuous outlines and the absence of shading that came to characterize painting during certain periods of Byzantine and western European art of the Middle Ages may have originated in mosaic technique and use of materials. It is notable, however, that from the Renaissance to the 20th century mosaic was again wholly dependent on painting and its particular forms of illusionism. Art & Architecture: Fact or Fiction? In modern mosaic practice, the main tendency i |
Who was the first Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa? | Louis Botha | prime minister of South Africa | Britannica.com prime minister of South Africa Written By: Prime minister of South Africa born Jacobus Hercules de la Rey Louis Botha, (born Sept. 27, 1862, near Greytown, Natal [now in South Africa]—died Aug. 27, 1919, Pretoria, S.Af.), soldier and statesman who was the first prime minister of the Union of South Africa (1910–19) and a staunch advocate of a policy of reconciliation between Boers and Britons, as well as of limiting the political rights of black South Africans. Louis Botha. Photos.com/Jupiterimages The son of a voortrekker (Boer pioneer settler of the interior), he grew up in the Orange Free State , where he received his only formal education at a German mission school. In 1884 he helped to found the New Republic in the Vryheid district in Zululand (now northern KwaZulu-Natal ). There he purchased a farm and married Annie Emmett, granddaughter of an Irish patriot. When the New Republic became part of the South African Republic ( Transvaal ) in 1888, Botha became politically active and held a number of posts before he was elected to the Volksraad (parliament) in 1897. There he sided with the moderates against Pres. Paul Kruger ’s hostile policy toward the Uitlanders (non-Boer, mostly English, settlers). Rising tensions between Great Britain and the Boer republics led to the outbreak of the South African War in 1899. Botha rose rapidly in the Boer army to command the southern force besieging Ladysmith . While leading an ambush, he captured an armoured train; Winston Churchill was among the prisoners. When Piet Joubert , the commandant general of the Transvaal forces, died (March 1900), Botha was named to succeed him. Despite his talents as a general, he could not hold back the overwhelming numbers of British reinforcements. After the surrender of a large Boer army at Paardeberg and the fall of Pretoria , Botha organized a guerrilla campaign, but Britain eventually forced him to negotiate. He was one of the signatories at the Peace of Vereeniging (May 31,1902). After the war, Botha returned to politics and in 1904 helped form a new party in the Transvaal, Het Volk (“The People”). When Het Volk won the Transvaal elections of February 1907, Botha became prime minister. Botha and his colleague Jan Smuts , showing political realism, downplayed the fostering of Afrikaner (Boer) interests and stressed conciliation with Britain. The National Convention of 1910 chose Botha as the first prime minister of the Union of South Africa (precursor to the Republic of South Africa ), which amalgamated the British colonies (the Cape and Natal) and the former Boer republics (Orange Free State and the Transvaal) into one political entity. Botha was adamantly opposed to granting political rights (either to vote or eligibility as members of parliament) to black South Africans. He thus played an important role in creating the problems relating to majority political disenfranchisement and minority rule in the 20th-century South Africa. Britannica Stories Ringling Bros. Folds Its Tent While serving as prime minister, Botha established the South African Party in 1911. Botha pursued subtle policies of white (British-Boer) conciliation and greater autonomy for South Africa. The most important measure of his administrations was the Natives’ Land Act of 1913, which segregated land throughout the Union, laid down the basis for a system of “native reserves” for black South Africans, and began the policy of “influx controls” to reduce their access to cities. Botha’s policy of white conciliation provoked opposition from extremist Afrikaner groups led by J.B.M. Hertzog , who formed the National Party in early 1914. Botha’s support for Britain after the start of World War I in 1914 led to further splits among Afrikaners and provoked the rebellion led by Christiaan Rudolf de Wet and C.F. Beyers . One point of contention was the use of South African troops to attack German interests in Africa, including the mobilization against Germans troops in German South West Africa (now Namibia ). The German defea |
A bronze medal is traditionally awarded for which place in a competition or race? | Bronze medals - definition of Bronze medals by The Free Dictionary Bronze medals - definition of Bronze medals by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Bronze+medals Related to Bronze medals: Gold medals , Silver medals bronze medal n (Individual Sports, other than specified) a medal of bronze, awarded to a competitor who comes third in a contest or race. Compare gold medal , silver medal bronze′ med′al a medal, traditionally of bronze, awarded to the third-place winner in a competition. bronze′ med′alist, n. Noun 1. bronze medal - a trophy made of bronze (or having the appearance of bronze) that is usually awarded for winning third place in a competition trophy , prize - something given as a token of victory Translations bronze (bronz) noun, adjective 1. (of) an alloy of copper and tin. The medal is (made of) bronze. brons بْرونْز бронз bronze bronz(ový) die Bronze bronze κράμα χαλκού με κασσίτερο, μπρούντζος bronce pronks برنز pronssi bronze ארד कांस्य bronca bronz perunggu bronzo 青銅 청동 bronza bronza gangsa brons ; bronzen bronse brąz برنز، برنج bronze bronz бронза z bronzu bron bronza brons ทองสัมฤทธิ์ bronz , tunç 青銅 бронза کانسی - تانبے اور قلعی کا بھرت đồng thiếc 青铜 2. (of) its reddish brown colour. bronskleurig لَوْن البرونْز бронзов цвят bronze bronzový, bronzové barvy bronzefarben bronze- μπρούντζινος color bronce pronksikarva قهوه ای مایل به قرمز؛ برنزه punaruskea bronze צֶבָע בְּרוֹנזָה इसका लाल भूरा रंग brončan bronz coklat kemerahan bronzo 青銅色の 청동색 bronzinis bronzas- warna coklat kemerahan bronskleur; bronskleurig bronse brązowy قهوه یی مایل برنجو ته ، برنجی bronze цвет бронзы bronzový bronaste barve bronzani bronsfärg (สี) ทองแดง bronz rengi, tunç renginde 青銅色 бронзовий колір سرخی مائل بھورا رنگ màu đồng thiếc 青铜色 3. (a work of art) made of bronze. an exhibition of bronzes. bronsbeeld مَصْنوعٌ مِنَ البرونْز бронзов bronze bronz das Bronzekunstwerk bronze- κατασκευσμένος από ορείχαλκο (για έργα τέχνης) talla de bronce pronksese برنزی pronssinen bronze יְצִירַת בְּרוֹנזָה कांस्य कलाकृति brončati bronztárgy terbuat dari perunggu bronzo 青銅の 청동 제품 bronzos dirbinys bronzas izstrādājumi diperbuat daripada gangsa bronzen kunstvoorwerp bronsefigur wyrób z brązu برنجی bronze (obiect) de bronz изделие из бронзы bronz bron bronza bronsföremål ทำจากทองสัมฤทธิ์ bronz 青銅製(藝術)品 бронза فنون کے نمونے اس سے بنائے جاتے ہیں đồ bằng đồng thiếc 青铜制（艺术）品 bronzed adjective suntanned. a bronzed face. verbruin, songebruin بْرونْزي اللوْن، اَسْفَعُ البَشَرَه с бронзов тен bronzeado opálený sonnengebräunt solbrændt; brun με μπρούντζινο μαύρισμα bronceado päevitunud برنزه ruskettunut bronzé שזוף कांस्या potamnjeti lesült terbakar matahari abbronzato 日焼けした 청동색의 įdegęs iededzis muka terbakar gebronsd bronsefarget , solbrun opalony برنجی bronzeado bronzat загорелый opálený porjavel preplanuo brun, solbränd (สี) แทน bronzlaşmış 曬黑的 загорілий, засмаглий دھوپ سے جلد کے رنگ کو کانسی کی طرح کرنا bị cháy nắng 晒黑的 bronze medal in athletics competitions, the medal awarded as third prize. bronsmedalje ميداليه بْرونْزِيَّه бронзов медал medalha de bronze bronzová medaile die Bronzemedaille bronzemedalje χάλκινο μετάλλιο medalla de bronce pronksmedal مدال برنز pronssimitali médaille de bronze מְדַלייָת אָרַד कांस्य पदक bronačana medalja bronzérem medali perunggu medaglia di bronzo 銅メダル 동메달 bronzos medalis bronzas medaļa pingat gangsa bronzen medaille bronsemedalje brązowy medal د برنجو مډال medalha de bronze medalie de bronz бронзовая медаль bronzová medaila bronasta medalja bronzana medalja bronsmedalj เหรียญทองแดง bronz madalya 銅牌 бронза کانسے کا تمغہ huy chương đồng 铜质奖章 |
Which spirit is traditionally used to make a Tom Collins cocktail? | How to Make a Proper Tom Collins | Today's Tipple How to Make a Proper Tom Collins TOM COLLINS (1874 – NY & PA) After nearly a decade of “forcing” spirit-based cocktails into the hands of our trepidatious wine and beer drinking friends, we’ve found that the Tom Collins is the one gin cocktail that pretty much everyone loves. It’s light and refreshing – like homemade sparkling lemonade with a kick. The origin of this tasty tipple is greatly disputed and very lively. Wikipedia has a wealth of background including the infamous Tom Collins Hoax of 1874 here… A Great Party Drink… Since it is almost universally popular, this is a great drink for when you’re hosting a party. We pre-make a big batch of the lemon, simple and gin mixture then build individual drinks in the glass – topping with soda as needed. If we also mix up a pitcher of Manhattans for the brown spirit fans in the crowd, we often find that the wine and beer barely get touched. Infinite Variety… This recipe calls for Old Tom Gin, a slightly sweetened version of the classic London Dry gin which was very popular in England at the end of the 19th century and which has been very hard to come by until just recently. It is the traditional spirit used in this classic cocktail, to which it lends its name. However, if you’re not stocking a bottle of Old Tom, it’s still a very respectable libation with Tanqueray, Bombay or whatever London Dry, or even New World-style, gin you happen to have in your liquor cabinet. If you like your cocktails on the sweeter side, add a bit of grenadine or some of the maraschino cherry juice from the cherry jar. At the Proper, we call this a Mary Collins, after the owner’s wife who likes her spirits “undetectable” and her cocktails pink. And, if you really can’t tolerate gin at all, you can swap out the gin with virtually any other spirit for a tasty variation with a cute new name. Just some of the popular alternatives… Bourbon or Rye = John Collins Vodka = Ivan Collins, Comrade Collins (Or simply Vodka Collins) Irish Whiskey = Michael Collins (After the Irish revolutionary leader) Tequila – Juan Collins or José Collins Rum= Ron Collins (After the Spanish word for rum) Scotch – Jock Collins or Sandy Collins AppleJack = Jack Collins Gin + Sloe Gin = Barnabas Collins (After the character in Dark Shadows) Brandy = Brandy Collins |
Which English singer/songwriter released a 2010 album entitled ‘Lights’? | Ellie Goulding: Singer / Songwriter & Yoga | Relax and Release Ellie Goulding: Singer / Songwriter & Yoga By catherine on July 26, 2016 Having caught the public’s attention in 2010 with her singles “Starry Eyed” and “Guns and Horses,” British vocalist Ellie Goulding quickly rose to the top of the charts with her infectious electronic pop sound. Although she started out writing songs in a folk-inflected style, she eventually grew into a more electronic-influenced artist, touching upon dance music and ambient synth pop. With her unique soprano warble and knack for writing catchy yet emotionally earnest songs, Goulding, much like her predecessors Kate Bush and Imogen Heap, stands at the forefront of contemporary mainstream music and arty, independent-minded pop. Born in Hereford, England, she later moved to the country’s east coast to study drama at the University of Kent. Goulding had developed a love for folk music as a teenager, and her time at university also exposed her to electronica. After two years, she took a break from her studies and moved to West London, where she pursued a career as an alternative singer/songwriter and befriended producers like Starsmith and Frankmusik, who gave her songs an electro-pop twist. In 2009, Goulding began building an audience via the Internet, where early tracks like “Starry Eyed” and a cover of Sam Sparro’s “Black & Gold” were posted on tastemaking MP3 blogs such as Discodust. Goulding soon graduated from the blogosphere to print media, gaining praise from mainstream publications like The Guardian and fielding offers from record labels. She ultimately signed a major-label deal with Polydor Records and began making preparations to release her debut album. In the meantime, she penned songs for Diana Vickers, Gabriella Climi, and others. During the final weeks of 2009, Goulding topped the BBC’s Sound of 2010, a poll conducted by British music critics and industry insiders to identify new talent. Building on that momentum, she released Lights — a sparkling debut album that splashed Goulding’s vocal flutter across a landscape of acoustic and synthesized instruments – in March 2010. Lights topped the U.K. charts during its first week and spun off “Starry Eyed” as a Top Five single (it also charted well in Ireland and New Zealand). Later that year, the album was re-released as Bright Lights, featuring seven new recordings (including a cover of Elton John’s “Your Song,” which peaked at number two). In 2012, Goulding returned with her sophomore album, Halcyon, which showcased an even more sonically adventurous, electro-pop-infused sound. In 2013, a deluxe reissue featuring ten extra songs was released; entitled Halcyon Days, it acted as a supplement to the original release. Two of its new songs, “Burn” and “How Long Will I Love You,” were among her biggest hits. The following year, she was featured on Calvin Harris’ Top Ten U.K. hit “Outside,” participated in Band Aid 30’s update of “Do They Know It’s Christmas?,” and entered the U.K. Top Ten once more with “Beating Heart,” a song released on the soundtrack for Divergent. Another soundtrack single, “Love Me Like You Do,” added to the success of Fifty Shades of Grey in 2015. Also in 2015, Goulding released her third studio album, Delirium, which featured collaborations with Max Martin, Greg Kurstin, and others. Included on Delirium was the leadoff single “On My Mind.” ~ Andrew Leahey & Jason Birchmeier, Rovi Ellie Goulding & Yoga With her love of running, yoga and ab-revealing croptops, singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding has gained a reputation for being as impressive in the gym as she is on stage. “If I’m at home in London, ideally I like to try and fit in a couple of yoga sessions a week – I do love yoga.” Yoga is a healing system of theory and practice. The purpose of yoga is to create strength, awareness and harmony in both the mind and body. |
Which French king was known as ‘The Quarrelsome’ (Le Hutin)? | Louis X | king of France | Britannica.com king of France Alternative Titles: Louis le Hutin, Louis the Stubborn Louis X Francis I Louis X, byname Louis The Stubborn, French Louis Le Hutin (born Oct. 4, 1289, Paris —died June 5, 1316, Vincennes , Fr.), Capetian king of France from 1314 and king of Navarre from 1305 to 1314, who endured baronial unrest that was already serious in the time of his father, Philip IV the Fair. Louis X, detail of a miniature from a manuscript, c. 14th century; in the Bibliothèque … Giraudon/Art Resource, New York The eldest son of Philip and Joan of Navarre , he took the title of king of Navarre on his mother’s death (April 4, 1305). But when he succeeded his father as king of France (Nov. 30, 1314), he resigned Navarre to his next brother, the future Philip V of France. In 1305 Louis married Margaret, daughter of Robert II , duke of Burgundy; in the last months of Philip IV’s reign, she was convicted of adultery and was later strangled in prison (1315). Louis then married (July 1315) Clémence, daughter of Charles I , of Hungary. Louis’s main policies were designed to allay baronial discontent and to gain support and money for a projected campaign against Flanders . Charters were granted to groups of nobles in almost every province of France. Louis bought the support of the clergy by similar means; but whereas they gained for the church some real privileges, the use of ambiguous formulas made the baronial charters virtually worthless. Louis also sold the serfs their liberty, the beginning of the eventual end of serfdom . Louis restored the office of chancellor and dismissed and imprisoned many of his father’s unpopular ministers and advisers, among them Enguerrand de Marigny . Louis’s posthumous son, John I , lived only five days and was succeeded by Louis’s brother Philip V. Learn More in these related articles: |
In a rugby union team, what number does the fly half wear on their shirt? | Rugby Football History All Blacks Barbarians Canada British & Irish Lions Ireland Scotland Springboks USA Wales Wallabies Introduction Originally the number of players in a game of Rugby football was not limited, and there were no formal playing positions. Games at rugby school were simply played by however many boys wanted to play in a particular game. A kind of huge rolling maul developed, moving around the field since there was a very limited amount of space on the field in which to run. As the game began to be played between different schools and clubs a fixed number of players was needed. This then allowed players to start specializing in certain positions and to develop particular skills appropriate to those positions. Rugby teams were then limited to twenty players made up of seventeen forwards and three full backs whose sole job was to maintain possession if the opposition managed to hack it out the scrum. Circa 1875 the number of players in a team was reduced to fifteen (ten forwards and five backs). Today the player names, positions and numbers worn on shirts are defined by the International Rugby Board (IRB). Players usually have the following position names and numbers although there are some local variations in namingin common use: F full back 1 & 3 Prop Along with the hooker, the loose-head and tight-head props make up what is known as the front row, which refers to their position in the scrum. To be successful, both props must be extremely strong in the neck, shoulders, upper body and legs, and they should relish head-to-head competition. While stopping their side of the scrum from moving backwards, the props also support the hooker's body weight, allowing him or her to see and strike the ball when it is put into the scrum. In the lineout, props should be able to support or lift the jumper to prevent the opposition winning the ball. Away from set pieces, props help to secure the ball when a player has been tackled, so it helps if they can combine their power with a degree of mobility. You’ll also often see them used as battering rams in attack, receiving short passes after a ruck or maul and hitting the opposition defence at pace in an attempt to occupy the defenders and make space for their own backs. 2 Hooker Lining up in the scrum between the two props, the hooker is one of the forwards’ key decision-makers. He or she will coordinate the timing at the scrum, and is also responsible for winning possession in the scrummage by hooking the ball back through the props' legs. To allow the hooker to do this effectively, the props support much of the hooker’s weight, leaving him or her free to concentrate on hooking the ball back, rather than pushing against the opposition forwards. For this reason the hooker is often the smallest member of a front-row trio. At the lineout he or she is responsible for throwing the ball in and must be able to accurately hit the lineout jumper who is expecting the ball. In open play the hooker plays a similar role to the props, securing possession at rucks and mauls, or taking short ‘crash’ passes. 4 & 5 Lock The second row forwards (also known as locks) are the engine room of the scrum and the target men in the lineout, meaning that they need to be tall, powerful players with excellent scrummaging technique and pinpoint timing. If they bind to each other and the props too loosely in the scrum their pack will lose power, and if they are not accurate and dynamic with their lineout jumping, it offers the opposition forwards a chance to steal possession. In open play the second row’s duties have evolved from being support players at rucks and mauls to ball carriers. If a marauding second row is comfortable with the ball in hand, their bulk and power makes them very difficult to stop. 6 & 7 Flanker Open-side and blind-side flankers are often considered to be the players with the fewest set responsibilities, but as such must be excellent all-rounders with inexhaustible energy. Speed, strength, fitness, tackling and handling skills are all vital. Flankers are more often |
What does the Latin phrase ‘Ad astra’ translate to in English? | Translation of Ad astra in English Ad astra (phrase), a Latin phrase meaning "To the stars", and the motto of several organizations Ad Astra (magazine), official publication of the National Space Society Ad Astra (journal), undergraduate journal of Roosevelt Academy Ad Astra (convention), Toronto literary science fiction convention See more at Wikipedia.org... |
What is the square root of 225? | Square Root of 225 - Sqrt 225 - What is the Square Root of 225? Home › Square Roots › Square Root of 225 Square Root of 225 Posted on by admin — No Comments ↓ The square root of 225 is the number, which multiplied by itself, is 225. In other words, the square of this number equals two hundred and twenty-five. If you have been looking for square root of two hundred and twenty-five then you are right here, too. On this page you can also find what its parts are called, and in addition to the terminology of √225 we also have a calculator you don't want to miss. Read on to learn everything about the sqrt 225. Extracting the root is the inverse operation of ^2: The term can be written as Like any positive number, the number 225 has two square roots: , which is positive and called principal square root of 225, and − , which is negative. Together, they are denominated as ± . Although the principal square root of two hundred and twenty-five is only one of the two square roots, the term "square root of 225" usually refers to the positive number. If you want to know how to find the square root of 225 then read our article square root which you can find in the header menu. Here you can find the cube root of 225 . What is the Square Root of 225 You already know the answer to what is the square root of 225 and about the inverse operation of 225 square root. Keep reading to learn what the parts of it are called. n = index, 2 is the index. a = radicand, the radicand is the number below the radical sign, 225 is the radicand here. b = root = ±15 √ is called radical symbol or radical only. Now you really know all about √225, including its parts and the inverse. If you like to learn the square root of any other number use our calculator below: Insert the number of which you like to find the square root (e.g. 225), then press the calculate button. Number: Square Root of 180 Square Root of Two Hundred And Twenty-Five If you have been searching for whats the square root of 225 or square root 225 the you have come to the right site, too. The same is true if you typed sq root of 225 or 225 root in the search engine of your preference, just to name a few similar terms. To sum up, The negative square root of 225 is -15, and the positive sqrt 225 is 15. Make sure to understand that √225 and 225 squared , 225 x 225 = 50625, are not the same. Finding the square root of the number 225 is the inverse operation of squaring the √225. In other words (±15)2 = 225. Further information can be found on our page square root . Note that you can also find frequents roots including √225 by using the search form in the sidebar of this website. If our article about sqrt 225 has been useful to you, then please give us a like or press all social buttons. If you have any question about square roots of 225 then use the comment form below. Thanks for your visit. |
What is a baby skunk called? | What is a baby skunk called? | Reference.com What is a baby skunk called? A: Quick Answer A baby skunk is called a kit. Litters typically contain four to six kits; however, some litters have as many as 10. At birth, kits are mainly pink with traces of black and white and almost no fur. Full Answer Baby skunks are born with their eyes sealed shut, and they remain shut for the first three weeks. They can produce musk by the time they are 8 days old but cannot spray until they are approximately 3 weeks old. Baby skunks first venture out of the den with their mother when they are 6 to 8 weeks old, and they stay with their mother for about eight months. The father skunk plays no role in raising the kits and sometimes kills them. |
‘Coach’ is a brand name for which fashion items? | Coach Introduces Cheaper Line Named Poppy | POPSUGAR Fashion Coach Introduces Cheaper Line Named Poppy Fab Flash: Coach Launches Sweeter, Cheaper, Poppier Line February 24, 2009 by Fashion 0 Shares Coach is responding to the tough economic times with a new budget-friendly line named Poppy. Like the name, Poppy is a fresher, more youthful collection of footwear, handbags, and accessories compared to its namesake line. The best part? Lower price points. “Poppy offers a different attitude that is younger in spirit,” said executive creative director , Reed Krakoff. It’s playful, with more prints, interesting fabrics and more experimentation." The Poppy line, ranging from $198 to $598, will include a whimsical array of tiaras, pochettes, footwear, watches, eyewear, and even select apparel items. The collection debuts in July in stores and online at Coach.com . Fun! To see more from the Poppy collection, Sign Up For Our Newsletter Select topics that interest you Fashion and Beauty News Shannolyn 7 years That they even try to advertise this line as "budget-friendly" is a joke in and of itself.Glittery or colorful print ballet flats? Whoever thought Coach would look to their local Target store for inspiration...and then jack the price up by 200% percent. Genius, really. Shannolyn 7 years That they even try to advertise this line as "budget-friendly" is a joke in and of itself. Glittery or colorful print ballet flats? Whoever thought Coach would look to their local Target store for inspiration...and then jack the price up by 200% percent. Genius, really. SweetFirefly 7 years I like Coach. They still make nice leather bags. Lots of them. Not everything is made of their signature fabric. The leather is nice, but doesn't always appeal to a larger audience. They also make things that are cute and fun for younger people. I don't think this new line is priced any differently than their current line(except for the leather bags, which cost more). Martini-Rossi 7 years puh-leez. I buy coach products because I love their leather. These flats are not only ugly but also still expensive. I dont see how a $100 - $500 price range is cheaper? HMBowling 7 years How is $200-$600 budget friendly? Coach hasn't been impressing me lately so I think I'll stick with my new favorite leather goods, Cole Haan. tulleandtea 7 years I remember when Coach didn't have those tacky C prints all over them and when people didn't knock them off.My mom lends me her original leather Coach bags without all that jargon on it. They are really good quality and classic!Coach sometimes ain't what it used to be. tulleandtea 7 years I remember when Coach didn't have those tacky C prints all over them and when people didn't knock them off. My mom lends me her original leather Coach bags without all that jargon on it. They are really good quality and classic! Coach sometimes ain't what it used to be. ilanac13 7 years well i think that it's a sign of the times that brands like Coach are doing this, and i really hope that it pays off. the other upside to this is that there are more people that the brand/company can hire now since they are designing a brand extension - and that means that more people are getting jobs. granted it's not a LOT of people that are needed to design the new affordable line, but it's something at least amandaaa 7 years ugh i like the concept of a cheaper line, but this is still expensive. and the sequins make them a trendy flat, so they're hardly worth the bang for the buck. a price that high demands a shoe that you will get the most satisfaction from purchasing. nice try coach, but try a little harder. kristinb 7 years First of all, I already kind of hate the shoes that Coach makes because I do think that they are really dated. It's not that the shoes are overly mature (I'm not guessing every woman is just dying to have sequins splattered all over her shoes), it's that the shoes literally look like they are from the early '90's. It's quite horrid. While I love ballet flats these are really quite tragic and 500 dollar ballet flats are hardly ch |
Misr is the local name for which North African country? | Egypt - Country Profile - Misr - Egypt Tourism Info ___ Egypt Destination Egypt, a country in northeastern Africa on the Mediterranean Sea. The population of Egypt is concentrated chiefly along the fertile valley of the Nile River because the rest of the country is largely desert. Egypt's history spans 5,000 years: the ancient kingdoms of Upper and Lower Egypt were ruled successively by 31 dynasties. This page is about many aspects of the modern and the ancient Egypt. Here you will find comprehensive information about Egypt in its diversity: geography, economy, science, people, culture, environment, government and ancient history. You will have access to newspapers from Egypt and you will find extensive travel and tourism information for Egypt. Cairo: Mosque Sultan Hassan and Mosque Al Rifai Arab Republic of Egypt | Jumhuriyat Misr al-Arabiyah Country Profile Flag of Egypt Background: In about 3100 B.C., Egypt was united under a ruler known as Mena, or Menes, who inaugurated the 30 pharaonic dynasties into which Egypt's ancient history is divided -- the Old and the Middle Kingdoms and the New Empire. The pyramids at Giza (near Cairo), which were built in the fourth dynasty, testify the power of the pharaonic religion and state. Egypt is the most populous country in the Arab world. Nominally independent from the UK in 1922, Egypt acquired full sovereignty following World War II. The completion of the Aswan High Dam in 1971 and the resultant Lake Nasser have altered the time-honored place of the Nile river in the agriculture and ecology of Egypt. A rapidly growing population (the largest in the Arab world), limited arable land, and dependence on the Nile all continue to overtax resources and stress society. The government has struggled to ready the economy for the new millennium through economic reform and massive investment in communications and physical infrastructure. In January 2011, a popular protest began against the Mubarak government, the objective of the protest was for the removal of Mubarak from power. Hosni Mubarak ruled the country since 14 October 1981. The former Egyptian politician and military commander was ousted after 18 days of demonstrations during the what is today known as the 2011 Egyptian revolution. (Source: various sources) |
What is the first name of Mr Darcy in the 2001 film ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’? | Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) - 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 British woman is determined to improve herself while she looks for love in a year in which she keeps a personal diary. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Oscars 2017: Listen to Selections from 110 Scores Eligible for This Year’s Academy Award 2 January 2017 4:58 PM, -08:00 | Indiewire a list of 33 titles created 10 Sep 2011 a list of 22 titles created 04 Feb 2012 a list of 28 titles created 08 Mar 2013 a list of 32 titles created 08 Nov 2013 a list of 46 titles created 11 months ago Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) 6.7/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 8 wins & 29 nominations. See more awards » Videos After finding love, Bridget Jones questions if she really has everything she's dreamed of having. Director: Beeban Kidron Bridget's focus on single life and her career is interrupted when she finds herself pregnant, but with one hitch ... she can only be fifty percent sure of the identity of her baby's father. Director: Sharon Maguire The life of a simple bookshop owner changes when he meets the most famous film star in the world. Director: Roger Michell A man in a legal but hurtful business needs an escort for some social events, and hires a beautiful prostitute he meets... only to fall in love. Director: Garry Marshall A smart but sensible new graduate lands a job as an assistant to Miranda Priestly, the demanding editor-in-chief of a high fashion magazine. Director: David Frankel Over the course of five social occasions, a committed bachelor must consider the notion that he may have discovered love. Director: Mike Newell Two women troubled with guy-problems swap homes in each other's countries, where they each meet a local guy and fall in love. Director: Nancy Meyers Follows the lives of eight very different couples in dealing with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London, England. Director: Richard Curtis 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.4/10 X Benjamin Barry is an advertising executive and ladies' man who, to win a big campaign, bets that he can make a woman fall in love with him in 10 days. Andie Anderson covers the "How To" beat for "Composure" magazine and is assigned to write an article on "How to Lose a Guy in 10 days." They meet in a bar shortly after the bet is made. Director: Donald Petrie A cynical, immature young man is taught how to act like a grown-up by a little boy. Directors: Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz Stars: Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette A pushy boss forces her young assistant to marry her in order to keep her visa status in the U.S. and avoid deportation to Canada. Director: Anne Fletcher When a woman's long-time friend reveals he's engaged, she realizes she loves him herself and sets out to get him, with only days before the wedding. Director: P.J. Hogan Edit Storyline Bridget Jones is an average woman struggling against her age, her weight, her job, her lack of a man, and her many imperfections. As a New Year's Resolution, Bridget decides to take control of her life, starting by keeping a diary in which she will always tell the complete truth. The fireworks begin when her charming though disreputable boss takes an interest in the quirky Miss Jones. Thrown into the mix are Bridget's band of slightly eccentric friends and a rather disagreeable acquaintance who Bridget cannot seem to stop running into or help finding quietly attractive. Written by Anuja Varghese <[email protected]> All Women Keep Score... Only The Great Ones Put It In Writing. See more » Genres: Rated R for language and some strong sexuality | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 13 April 2001 (USA) See more » Also Known As: El |
A ladder-back is a type of what? | Ladder back | Define Ladder back at Dictionary.com ladder back a chair back having a number of horizontal slats between uprights. Origin of ladder back Examples from the Web for ladder back Expand Eleven Possible Cases Frank R. Stockton With a whispered injunction that he was all right and was not to move on any account, the Girl put the ladder back in its place. British Dictionary definitions for ladder back Expand noun 1. a type of chair in which the back is constructed of horizontal slats between two uprights 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 People invent new words all the time, but which ones actually make it? Word of the Day |
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