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In what year was the Royal Yacht Britannia launched – one year either way? | April 16, 1953: The Queen launches the Royal Yacht Britannia, her floating palace for 44 years - BT April 16, 1953: The Queen launches the Royal Yacht Britannia, her floating palace for 44 years The Royal Yacht Britannia, the Royal Family’s ocean-going palace and a traveling embassy for the UK until 1997, was launched by the Queen in Scotland. Print this story Britain’s new Queen launched almost half a century of global travel on this day in 1953 when she visited John Brown’s shipyard in Clydebank, Scotland to name the new royal yacht, Britannia. The ship's name was a closely guarded secret, only being revealed when the Queen smashed a bottle of Empire wine - Champagne was considered too extravagant in post-war Britain - and announced to the expectant crowds "I name this ship Britannia… I wish success to her and all who sail in her". The idea for the yacht had been conceived in the early 1950s, partly as a ‘floating palace’ on which the Royal Family could make overseas visits and also as an ocean-bound embassy on which foreign heads of state could be entertained in as much splendour as they might be at Buckingham Palace or Windsor. It was also thought that a lengthy ocean cruise would benefit the health of the ailing King George VI, but just two days after John Brown’s received the order to build the ship, he died and his daughter, Princess Elizabeth, ascended the throne. The new Queen had a major influence on the yacht’s designs. When she deemed the original plans for the interior of the ship too extravagant for a country suffering post-war austerity, architect Sir Hugh Casson devised a simpler – though no less elegant – décor which remains largely unchanged to this day. But this was no modest ship. The 412-foot long yacht boasted a state dining room large enough for 100 guests, a state drawing room for more intimate receptions, a large sun lounge, a private sitting room and several bedrooms including separate rooms for the Queen and Prince Phillip linked by an interconnecting door. In a reflection of the nation’s ‘make do and mend’ attitude, many of the yacht’s fittings were recycled from previous royal vessels including fixtures from Queen Victoria’s royal yacht the Victoria and Albert, a wheelhouse wheel from George V’s racing yacht (also called Britannia) and a binnacle on the veranda deck dating back from King George III's own royal yacht. Britannia’s maiden voyage began almost a year later, carrying Prince Charles and Princess Anne from Portsmouth to Malta to meet their parents at the end of their Commonwealth tour. The Queen and Prince Philip embarked on Britannia for the first time from Tobruk, Libya, on May 1, 1954. Was Tony Blair's government right to decommission Britannia, or did she still have a role to play in carrying Britain's prestige overseas? Let us know in the Comments section below. The Royal Yacht Britannia - Did you know? During Britannia’s 43 years at sea, she conveyed the Queen, other members of the Royal Family and Commonwealth dignitaries on almost 968 official voyages. She travelled 1,087,623 nautical miles, calling at more than 600 ports in 135 countries. The yacht’s crew were all members of the Royal Navy, hand-picked from volunteers to serve aboard Britannia for one year. After this time they could ask to join the Permanent Royal Yacht Service, and some Royal Yachtsmen served 20 years or more on the royal yacht. Britannia was served by 19 officers and 217 Royal Yachtsmen. In order not to disturb the royals, no shouted orders were given and only hand signals were used. If members of the Royal Family were on board, the yacht included a troop of Royal Marines and was escorted by a Royal Navy warship. In the 1960s, the British government planned for the Royal Yacht to serve as the Queen’s refuge in the event of nuclear war, sailing around the remote sea lochs on the north-west coast of Scotland. Britannia could also be converted into a hospital ship in times of war, but it was never used in this capacity. The Queen allowed members of her family to honeymoon aboard Britannia. Charles and Di |
The symbol for which SI derived unit is a letter from the Greek alphabet? | Symbols, abbreviations and units | European Respiratory Society Subscriptions Symbols, abbreviations and units Ph.H. Quanjer, G.J. Tammeling, J.E. Cotes, L.M. Fabbri, H. Matthys, O.F. Pedersen, R. Peslin, J. Roca, P.J. Sterk, W.T. Ulmer, J.-C. Yernault European Respiratory Journal 1993 6: 85-100; DOI: 10.1183/09041950.085s1693 Ph.H. Quanjer PDF 1 INTRODUCTION The recommendations in this 1993 update do not differ materially from those in the previous report of the European Community for Steel and Coal [ 1 ]. However, the list of abbreviations has been extended with respect to the items covered; in addition the European Community has expanded since the previous report, and the report has accordingly been updated to cover the languages spoken in each of the member states. 2 SYMBOLS 2.1 Symbols for quantities Symbols are used to designate specific quantities, including basic quantities (e.g. volume, time, pressure, amount of chemical substance) and derived quantities (e.g. volume by unit time). Letters from the Latin or Greek alphabet are commonly employed as symbols, either roman type as in the USA or italics as recommended by the European Society for Clinical Respiratory Physiology [ 2 ] and adopted in the 1983 report of the ECSC. As the number of letters available is limited, inevitably one symbol may be used to designate more than one quantity (e.g. concentration of chemical substance and compliance). Symbols for quantities may be specified by one or more subscripts and/or prescripts (abbreviations) and/or modifying signs (dashes, dots, primes), e.g. ΔV′50. Subscripts other than numbers are printed in roman small capitals or lower case letters. The order of specification is location (where), time (when), condition or quality (what, how). Specifications are printed either in line with the primary symbol or as subscripts. When more than one subscript is used, these are separated by a comma. 2.2 Symbols for units Symbols for SI and non-SI units are roman lower case letters, unless the name of the unit is derived from a proper name, in which case it consists of a capital roman letter (except ohm, Ω), or a capital roman and a lower case letter. Prefixes are used to modify symbols for units and are single roman capitals or lower case letters (except deca, da). In respiratory physiology and medicine, the SI base units are extended with SI derived units and SI prefixes. Non-SI units which are widely applied in everyday life are retained for general use with the SI. 3 ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviations are employed to facilitate written and spoken communication and are commonly specific to individual languages. However, there is a tendency for many abbreviations to be adopted in the various languages spoken within the European Community; they are also used in mathematical formulae and equations. Such abbreviations have acquired the attributes of symbols. Commonly accepted standard abbreviations for quantities are usually written in one or more capital letters, but there are many exceptions (e.g. Hb, cAMP, co-A, ATP-ase). The abbreviations can be specified by one or more subscripts and/or modifying signs (dashes, dots, primes). Subscripts are numbers or letters printed in roman small capital or small lower case type, e.g. FEV1. 4 UNITS 4.3 Selected SI derived units View this table: 4.4 Selected non-SI units retained View this table: |
Compositions by Mozart are given K numbers after which musicologist and composer who catalogued them? | K. Why? - WQXR K. Why? Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 04:53 PM By Naomi Lewin : Classics For Kids Host Enlarge From an unfinished portrait of Mozart by Joseph Lange Adam Delehanty, who keeps our schedules straight at WQXR, just asked, "This may be a naïve question, but why does Mozart's music all have "K." numbers after it?" It's a great question. A lot of composers' music is listed by opus number (abbreviated Op.), but back in the 19th century, a musicologist named Köchel ( Ludwig Alois Ferdinand Ritter von Köchel , to be exact) did the world a huge favor by cataloguing all of Mozart's music. So Mozart's compositions have “K. for Köchel” numbers. Adam then asked if Mozart was the only composer with "K." numbers, and I said no, the great 20th century harpsichordist Ralph Kirkpatrick catalogued Domenico Scarlatti's music, so it has "K. for Kirkpatrick" numbers. Otto Erich Deutsch put Franz Schubert's music in order, so Schubert gets "D." numbers. And Johann Sebastian Bach's music has three letters: BWV, for Bach-Werke-Verzeichnis, which is German for "Bach Works Catalogue." Amazingly enough, the BWV numbers have only been around since 1950. I think my favorite catalogue letters are "Hob.," short for Hoboken-Verzeichnis. Not because Haydn spent time in the New Jersey city where Frank Sinatra was born -- Anthony van Hoboken was a Dutchman who did for Haydn what Köchel did for Mozart. And I also have a soft spot for "WoO" (woo!), short for Werke ohne Opuszahl (in English, "works without Opus number"). As the name suggests, those got assigned ex post facto to bits and pieces that Beethoven didn't give an opus number to. Tags: |
Which botanist, who was President of the Royal Society for 41 years, accompanied Cook on his 1768-1771 voyage? | Biography - Sir Joseph Banks - Pacific Islander Biography Pacific Islander Biography Tip: searches only the name field Tip: Use double quotes to search for a phrase State Library of Victoria, 49312222 Joseph Banks (1743–1820), botanist and administrator-entrepreneur-patron of the sciences, grew up at his family’s extensive estate in Lincolnshire. Educated at Harrow, Eton and Oxford, he did not take a degree, preferring private tutoring in botany to the traditional education in the classics. While botany was the focus of his most intense scientific activities, Banks was neither an important botanical theorist nor a prominent taxonomist. Rather, botany was his stimulus for the larger scientific enterprises that marked his career; and his generous spirit and considerable private wealth as a member of the landed gentry made these enterprises not only possible but often sumptuous. Banks established his position in the world of science initially as a voyager. His first expedition (1766) was to Labrador and Newfoundland, an experience that secured him both a fellowship in the Royal Society and the beginnings of his famous herbarium. Two years later he assembled and funded the scientific party that accompanied Cook’s first voyage to the Pacific, aboard HMS Endeavour. With the assistance of the Linnaeus-trained botanist Daniel Solander, the artist Sydney Parkinson and others, Banks accumulated 30,000 specimens, including possibly 1400 new species, plus thousands of illustrations, during this three-year voyage to Tahiti, Australia and New Zealand. His ethnographic interests were sharpened by numerous encounters with Pacific islanders. The Endeavour voyage established Banks’ reputation as a naturalist and ensured the support of those in high places, including King George III, through whom Banks worked to convert Kew Gardens into a botanical research institution. The voyage also supplied the initial stimulus for many of his non-scientific enterprises. His exploration of Botany Bay convinced him that Australia would be suitable for British colonization, especially by long-term convicts, and the plan he promoted for colonization was put into effect in 1788. He also took a keen interest in establishing economically important plants and animals outside their native range. Banks’ final voyage was to Iceland briefly in 1772. Thereafter his attention was focused principally on the London scientific community. As president of the Royal Society for an unprecedented 41 years, Banks earned his greatest fame, serving in office from 1778, aged only 35, until his death at 77. He patronized aspiring scientists and explorers, and his house in Soho Square became a mecca for informal scientific gatherings. Neither the productivity of London science nor the percentage of scientists among Fellows of the Royal Society improved substantially in his time, but he fostered a close international network of scientists, ensuring the exchange of scientific publications, especially during the American Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. Banks was made a baronet in 1781 and knighted in 1795. Upon his death the remarkable Banksian collections passed first to his librarian, Robert Brown, botanist and veteran of Matthew Flinders’ voyage, and thence to the British Museum where they became a foundation of the natural history collections. Original Publication The Pacific Islands: An Encyclopedia, edited by Brij V. Lal and Kate Fortune, University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu, 2000, pp 161-62 Select Bibliography H. B. Carter, Sir Joseph Banks, 1743–1820, British Museum, 1988 J. Gascoigne, Joseph Banks and the English Enlightenment: Useful Knowledge and Polite Culture, Cambridge University Press, 1994 Related Entries in NCB Sites |
In the 1964 film Mary Poppins, what was the occupation of George Banks, Mary’s employer? | Mary Poppins (1964) - IMDb IMDb 29 December 2016 2:33 AM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video IN THEATERS ON DISC ALL A magical nanny helps bring the two children she's in charge of closer to their father through songs and magical adventures. Director: Bill Walsh (screenplay), Don DaGradi (screenplay) (as Don Da Gradi) | 1 more credit » Stars: a list of 23 titles created 10 Dec 2011 a list of 23 titles created 29 Nov 2013 a list of 30 titles created 02 Dec 2013 a list of 21 titles created 4 months ago a list of 25 titles created 4 months ago Search for " Mary Poppins " 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 5 Oscars. Another 15 wins & 14 nominations. See more awards » Videos A woman leaves an Austrian convent to become a governess to the children of a Naval officer widower. Director: Robert Wise Charlie receives a golden ticket to a factory, his sweet tooth wants going into the lushing candy, it turns out there's an adventure in everything. Director: Mel Stuart A down-on-his-luck inventor turns a broken-down Grand Prix car into a fancy vehicle for his children, and then they go off on a magical fantasy adventure to save their grandfather in a far-off land. Director: Ken Hughes Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, and 1 more credit » Stars: Kathryn Beaumont, Ed Wynn, Richard Haydn Directors: William Cottrell, David Hand, and 4 more credits » Stars: Adriana Caselotti, Harry Stockwell, Lucille La Verne Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, and 1 more credit » Stars: Ilene Woods, James MacDonald, Eleanor Audley Directors: Victor Fleming, George Cukor, and 3 more credits » Stars: Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, and 1 more credit » Stars: Barbara Luddy, Larry Roberts, Peggy Lee Directors: Samuel Armstrong, Norman Ferguson, and 5 more credits » Stars: Sterling Holloway, Edward Brophy, James Baskett A misogynistic and snobbish phonetics professor agrees to a wager that he can take a flower girl and make her presentable in high society. Director: George Cukor When a street urchin vies for the love of a beautiful princess, he uses a genie's magic power to make himself off as a prince in order to marry her. Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker Stars: Scott Weinger, Robin Williams, Linda Larkin Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, and 2 more credits » Stars: Bobby Driscoll, Kathryn Beaumont, Hans Conried Edit Storyline When Jane and Michael, the children of the wealthy and uptight Banks family, are faced with the prospect of a new nanny, they are pleasantly surprised by the arrival of the magical Mary Poppins. Embarking on a series of fantastical adventures with Mary and her Cockney performer friend, Bert, the siblings try to pass on some of their nanny's sunny attitude to their preoccupied parents. Written by Jwelch5742 See It Again and Again with that Supercalifragilistic Music! [re-release Australia 1976] See more » Genres: 11 September 1964 (Brazil) See more » Also Known As: Did You Know? Trivia With five wins out of 13 nominations in total, this film marked Walt Disney 's single most successful night at the Academy Awards. Never before or since, as of 2016, has a single Disney film won as many Oscars in one evening. See more » Goofs When Mary Poppins is tidying the nursery, the pictures straighten, but in the next shot, they are still crooked. See more » Quotes [first lines] Bert : All right, ladies an' gents! Comical poem! Suitable for the occasion, extemporized and thought up before your very eyes! All right, 'ere we go! [sings] Bert : Room 'ere for everyone. Gather around. [speaks] Bert : The constable - responstable! Now 'ow does that sound? [no response] [dashe |
The last two editors of which reference book, known as the ‘Bible of Cricket’ have been Lawrence Booth and Scyld Berry? | Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2010: Amazon.co.uk: Scyld Berry: 9781408124666: Books Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2010 Add all three to Basket Buy the selected items together This item:Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2010 by Scyld Berry Hardcover £45.00 Only 1 left in stock (more on the way). Sent from and sold by Amazon. FREE Delivery in the UK. Details Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2011 by Scyld Berry Hardcover £42.30 Only 1 left in stock (more on the way). Sent from and sold by Amazon. FREE Delivery in the UK. Details Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2012 by Lawrence Booth Hardcover £30.00 Only 1 left in stock (more on the way). Sent from and sold by Amazon. FREE Delivery in the UK. Details Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 This shopping feature will continue to load items. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Apple To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. or Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here , or download a FREE Kindle Reading App . Product details Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd; HB edition edition (15 April 2010) Language: English Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 5.6 x 16.6 cm Average Customer Review: Product Description Review 'There can't really be any doubt about the cricket book of the year, any year: it's obviously "Wisden"' --Andrew Baker in the "Daily Telegraph" 'A charming read!' --Hartlepool Mail - 2010 About the Author Scyld Berry Mayfield is an international expert on cricket. What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item? By Quiverbow TOP 1000 REVIEWER on 14 April 2010 Format: Hardcover Well there's something I didn`t expect to see; the opening fixtures of the domestic season have already been played and it hasn't rained. The second bit of good news is that the 147th edition of Wisden is now available. It isn't really worth going through what this book contains, as those of you whom are no doubt perusing its pages know what it contains. However, for those unfamiliar, in a nutshell it's 1728 pages of match reports and figures pertaining to last season at home (April to September), with a similar section for overseas cricket (January to December). Sounds boring, I know, but you really cannot put this book down. The editorial in the first part is what you have come to expect, including an excellent piece on cricket during WW2, and the usual complaints from Scyld Berry - and rightly so - this time concerning the ludicrous decision of the ECB to ditch the 50-over tournament; something Duncan Fletcher also sees as short sighted in his two page article on the very same subject. Nevertheless, as each year passes, it gets harder to include everything in the way the publisher and editor would probably wish. (Moreover, who knows what 2012 will bring when the ECB can't even decide the format of next season.) My only gripe is that this edition of Wisden was issued after the season had started, which isn't really the fault of the publisher; it's more a problem with those who administer the game not knowing what they're doing. Will the institution that is Wisden be around for many more years? I hope so, but I fear that as the sport of cricket consumes itself with overkill - the minimum number of matches played by each county this season is 44, as opposed to 34 last year - everything connected will go the same way. By Susie on 23 Sept. 2010 Format: Hardcover We have been purchasing Wisdom as a family since its inception but regrettably have a few years missing around the time of World War 11. I think that speaks for itself. A wonderful record of cricket for the enthusiast and amateur alike. It sits on the table by my husband's chair during the cricket season. In recent years it is son and grandson who are involved in Irish cricket. Comment 3 people found this |
In which 1935 novel does a 14 year old girl ride The Piebald to victory in The Grand National? | National Velvet - Everything2.com National Velvet by Txikwa Fri Sep 27 2002 at 11:52:10 A 1935 novel by Enid Bagnold about a 14-year-old girl called Velvet Brown and her horse , which she wants to enter in the Grand National . She ends up having to disguise herself as a jockey and ride to victory herself. It became a classic and beautiful film in 1944* starring Elizabeth Taylor , on a horse called Pie (real name King Charles , a grandson of the champion racehorse Man O' War ). It also starred Mickey Rooney as the Irish stablehand Mi Taylor (sic), and a young Angela Lansbury as Velvet's older sister, and was directed by Clarence Brown . Its two Oscars were for editing (particularly the steeplechase scene), and for best supporting actress, Anne Revere as Mrs Brown . Elizabeth Taylor was eleven years old, and it was this film, her fourth, that really made her a star. It also became a television series in 1960 with Lori Martin as Velvet, and Blaze King as King , her horse. Produced by MGM , it was shown on NBC . This was mainly set around a farm , as you can't win the Grand National in every episode. It made Blaze King briefly the most famous horse on television. Lori Martin was not of course as beautiful as Elizabeth Taylor, but she was a pretty and charming child, with a bold spirit and a good heart, and I have fond memories of the series. A 1978 sequel film called International Velvet was made with Tatum O'Neal as Velvet's niece Sarah, in a quest to become an Olympic equestrian . Images and memorabilia of the TV series at http://members.tripod.com/~horsefame/Nvelvet.html * Date varies. I gather it was made in 1944, released in 1945. Temporary notice. Content rescue needed! horse racing and racehorse are just nodeshells (and other variations like horseracing don't exist); as is velvet , whose Webster has vanished into the void. Tatum O'Neal isn't noded. |
The word buccal refers to which part of the body? | Buccal | Define Buccal at Dictionary.com buccal of or relating to the cheek. 2. pertaining to the sides of the mouth or to the mouth; oral. 3. Dentistry. directed toward the cheek. Compare distal (def 2), mesial (def 2). Origin of buccal 1825-35; (< F) < Latin bucc(a) (see bucco- ) + -al 1 Related forms Examples from the Web for buccal Expand Historical Examples Note on one side, beginning at the anterior end, the buccal groove leading into the interior through the gullet. Elementary Zoology, Second Edition Vernon L. Kellogg On each side of the ring-plane four pairs of large irregular, annular holes; the fourth (inferior or buccal) pair is the longest. Balbiani describes the buccal cavity as containing a protractile stylet. Parasites T. Spencer Cobbold The buccal cusps upon the molars, two or three, and are still in position. Degeneracy Eugene S. Talbot British Dictionary definitions for buccal Expand of or relating to the cheek 2. of or relating to the mouth; oral: buccal lesion Word Origin C19: from Latin bucca cheek Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for buccal Expand adj. "pertaining to the cheek," 1831, from Latin bucca "cheek," especially when puffed out (later "mouth"); see bouche . Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper |
What is the family name of the father and son who trained and rode the winners of the Derby in both 2012 and 2014? | Epsom Derby Meeting 2014 | Sporting Post April 17, 2015 On Thursday, 5 June 2014, Epsom clerk of the course Andrew Cooper pronounced the going for the Investec Derby meeting as good and good to soft in places following 2mm of rain overnight. He tweeted: “2mm rain overnight @EpsomRacecourse, making 8mm in the last 24 hours. Will leave going as good, good to soft in places. Thurs & Fri dry.” While the forecast for Thursday and Friday is dry, heavy rain could fall on Saturday with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning for the Epsom area. Any additional rain and subsequent ease in conditions would boost the chances of Roger Varian’s Racing Post Trophy winner Kingston Hill, who was made second favourite for Saturday’s Derby following Wednesday’s rain. Connections of market leader Australia, however, would prefer better ground for the son of 2001 Derby winner Galileo. Gr1 Investec Oaks run in memory of Sir Henry Cecil The 2014 renewal of the Epsom Oaks is being run in memory of the legendary trainer Sir Henry Cecil who died in June 2013. Cecil saddled the winner of the Oaks eight times – in 1985, 1988, 1989, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000 and 2007. Seventeen horses, headed by Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Marvellous, have been declared for this year’s Oaks and will face the starter at Epsom Downs at 16:00 BST or 17:00 local time on Saturday, 7 June 2014. Joseph O’Brien will take the ride for his father, trainer Aidan O’Brien, as they bid for a fillies’ Classic double. The Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum-owned pair of Taghrooda and Tarfasha are also among the contenders, with both in good form. Taghrooda won by six lengths at the Pretty Polly Stakes in Newmarket in May and Tarfasha was an impressive winner of the recent Blue Wind Stakes at Naas in Ireland. David Simcock is one of a number of trainers with more than one chance in the one-and-a-half mile contest. He runs the Musidora winner Madame Chiang and Momentus, third in the Lingfield Oaks Trial behind Ralph Beckett’s Honor Bound, the choice of Jim Crowley over stablemate Regardez. There would be few more popular winning jockeys than Jimmy Fortune, whose wife Jan died recently. He partners Marsh Daisy for Hughie Morrison. Runners and riders: 1. Amazing Maria (IRE) – Ed Dunlop, Frankie Dettori (Dr12) 2. Anipa – Roger Varian, Andrea Atzeni (Dr16) 3. Dazzling (IRE) – Aidan O’Brien, Seamie Heffernan (Dr4) 4. Honor Bound – Ralph Beckett, Jim Crowley (Dr15) 5. Ihtimal (IRE) – Saeed bin Suroor, Kieren Fallon (Dr7) 6. Inchila – Peter Chapple-Hyam, Jamie Spencer (Dr6) 7. Island Remede – Ed Dunlop, James Doyle (Dr14) 8. Lily Rules (IRE) – Tony Coyle, Barry McHugh (Dr11) 9. Madame Chiang – David Simcock, William Buick (Dr1) 10. Marsh Daisy – Hughie Morrison, Jimmy Fortune (Dr5) 11. Marvellous (IRE) – Aidan O’Brien, Joseph Brien (Dr2) 12. Momentus (IRE) – David Simcock, Harry Bentley (Dr8) 13. Palace (IRE) – Aidan O’Brien, Ryan Moore (Dr3) 14. Regardez – Richard Kingscote, Ralph Beckett (Dr13) 15. Taghrooda – John Gosden, Paul Hanagan (Dr9) 16. Tarfasha (IRE) – Dermot Weld, Pat Smullen (Dr10) 17. Volume – Luca Cumani, Richard Hughes (Dr17) Recent Oaks winners 2013: Talent – Richard Hughes, Ralph Beckett 2012: Was – Seamie Heffernan, Aidan O’Brien 2011: Dancing Rain – Johnny Murtagh, William Haggas 2010: Snow Fairy – Ryan Moore, Ed Dunlop 2009: Sariska – Jamie Spencer, Michael Bell 2008: Look Here – Seb Sanders, Ralph Beckett Gr1 Investec Derby The field for the keenly awaited Investec Derby will face the starter at Epsom Downs at 16:00 BST or 17:00 local time on Saturday, 7 June 2014. Aidan O’Brien has 4 Derby successes to his credit, having saddled Galileo in 2001, High Chaparral in 2002, Camelot in 2012 and Ruler Of The World in 2013. When Joseph O’Brien rode Camelot across the line to victory, they made history as the first father-son team to win the Derby and aim to make it a double this year with strong favourite, Australia. If successful, it will give Aidan O’Brien the distinction of having three wins in a row. The O’Brien yard saddles four Derby contenders, including 2000 Guineas third |
Whose painting “Samson and Delilah”, from about 1609, is in the National Gallery in London? | Peter Paul Rubens | Samson and Delilah | NG6461 | National Gallery, London £ other Make this a monthly donation [{"Amount":2.0000,"CurrencyCode":"GBP","DonationDate":"2016-10-25T09:01:14","DonorDisplayName":"Richard Roberts","DonorLocalAmount":2.0000,"DonorLocalCurrencyCode":"GBP","EstimatedTaxReclaim":0.5000,"ImageUrl":"http://images.justgiving.com/image/24d4733d-a317-4e81-8d0c-014c91259172.jpg?template=profilesummary","Message":"I hope this small contribution will allow you to continue your excellent work"},{"Amount":2.0000,"CurrencyCode":"GBP","DonationDate":"2016-10-20T16:29:27","DonorDisplayName":"Joshua Beaumont Houghton Boston","DonorLocalAmount":2.0000,"DonorLocalCurrencyCode":"GBP","EstimatedTaxReclaim":0.0000,"ImageUrl":"https://www.justgiving.com/content/images/graphics/icons/avatars/facebook-avatar.gif","Message":"Thank you for being you!"},{"Amount":20.0000,"CurrencyCode":"GBP","DonationDate":"2016-11-10T19:31:19","DonorDisplayName":"Kate English","DonorLocalAmount":20.0000,"DonorLocalCurrencyCode":"GBP","EstimatedTaxReclaim":5.0000,"ImageUrl":"https://www.justgiving.com/content/images/graphics/icons/avatars/facebook-avatar.gif","Message":"What an amazing institution! This is to say thank you for your daily guided tours and the free activities you run for children."},{"Amount":20.0000,"CurrencyCode":"GBP","DonationDate":"2016-11-16T20:57:11","DonorDisplayName":"Irina ","DonorLocalAmount":20.0000,"DonorLocalCurrencyCode":"GBP","EstimatedTaxReclaim":0.0000,"ImageUrl":"https://www.justgiving.com/content/images/graphics/icons/avatars/facebook-avatar.gif","Message":"One of my favourite museums. Hope to visit again."},{"Amount":5.0000,"CurrencyCode":"GBP","DonationDate":"2016-11-17T08:56:35","DonorDisplayName":"Katja Leyendecker","DonorLocalAmount":5.0000,"DonorLocalCurrencyCode":"GBP","EstimatedTaxReclaim":1.2500,"ImageUrl":"http://images.justgiving.com/image/87facb53-ce60-4e05-9c8d-fa830c9c523c.jpg?template=profilesummary","Message":"I had a most wonderful 3 hours in the gallery's 1600s section! Must return!"},{"Amount":10.0000,"CurrencyCode":"GBP","DonationDate":"2016-06-21T09:56:01","DonorDisplayName":"Jane DALY","DonorLocalAmount":10.0000,"DonorLocalCurrencyCode":"GBP","EstimatedTaxReclaim":2.5000,"ImageUrl":"https://www.justgiving.com/content/images/graphics/icons/avatars/facebook-avatar.gif","Message":"A national treasure that needs supporting"},{"Amount":10.0000,"CurrencyCode":"GBP","DonationDate":"2016-11-15T16:27:55","DonorDisplayName":"Janet Scott","DonorLocalAmount":10.0000,"DonorLocalCurrencyCode":"GBP","EstimatedTaxReclaim":2.5000,"ImageUrl":"https://www.justgiving.com/content/images/graphics/icons/avatars/facebook-avatar.gif","Message":"The wonderful National Gallery deserves all the support it can get."},{"Amount":5.0000,"CurrencyCode":"GBP","DonationDate":"2016-11-22T10:18:24","DonorDisplayName":"","DonorLocalAmount":5.0000,"DonorLocalCurrencyCode":"GBP","EstimatedTaxReclaim":0.0000,"ImageUrl":"https://www.justgiving.com/content/images/graphics/icons/avatars/facebook-avatar.gif","Message":"These beautiful artworks belong to us all. Thank you for being custodians of the national collection"},{"Amount":8.3800,"CurrencyCode":"GBP","DonationDate":"2016-09-06T21:24:18","DonorDisplayName":"Andreas","DonorLocalAmount":10.0000,"DonorLocalCurrencyCode":"EUR","EstimatedTaxReclaim":0.0000,"ImageUrl":"https://www.justgiving.com/content/images/graphics/icons/avatars/facebook-avatar.gif","Message":"It is great to visit for free such a prestigious museum. It's a small sum of money but donated willingly, for culture and for young people"},{"Amount":5.0000,"CurrencyCode":"GBP","DonationDate":"2016-08-19T23:36:01","DonorDisplayName":"Fangbin Liu","DonorLocalAmount":5.0000,"DonorLocalCurrencyCode":"GBP","EstimatedTaxReclaim":0.0000,"ImageUrl":"https://www.justgiving.com/content/images/graphics/icons/avatars/facebook-avatar.gif","Message":"I like to donate because I love this great museum and the great masterpieces kept in it."}] Samson and Delilah More paintings in this room Samson , the Jewish hero, fell in love w |
Which element with atomic number 7 forms about 78% of the Earth’s atmosphere? | Element which forms 78 per cent of Earth's atmosphere by volume, symbol N, atomic number 7 - crossword puzzle clues & answers - Dan Word «Let me solve it for you» Element which forms 78 per cent of Earth's atmosphere by volume, symbol N, atomic number 7 Today's crossword puzzle clue is a general knowledge one: Element which forms 78 per cent of Earth's atmosphere by volume, symbol N, atomic number 7. We will try to find the right answer to this particular crossword clue. Here are the possible solutions for "Element which forms 78 per cent of Earth's atmosphere by volume, symbol N, atomic number 7" clue. It was last seen in British general knowledge crossword. We have 1 possible answer in our database. Possible answer: |
Later in 1961 George Martin produced “My Boomerang Won’t Come Back”. Which comedian and actor was the singer on the record? | Charlie Drake - The Scotsman Charlie Drake 03:45 Wednesday 27 December 2006 Comedy actor Born: 19 June, 1925, in South London. Died: 24 December, 2006, in Twickenham, aged 81. THE diminutive Charlie Drake enjoyed a lengthy career on stage and television where his cockney slapstick humour endeared him to young and old. His cheeky act gained huge audiences with his knock-about style and he became something of a working-class hero with his portrayal of the put-upon worker. But for all his irreverence and bawdy humour, Drake was a superb craftsman: he worked an audience (especially in pantomime) with a rare cunning and had a superb sense of timing. Drake was at his peak on television in the Sixties and Seventies, winning two Golden Globe Awards from Montreux. He also recorded many novelty songs - including the hit number My Boomerang Won't Come Back. But for many, Charlie Drake is associated with the cheeky catchphrase with which he opened all his shows: "Hello, My Darlings." Charles Drake (born Charles Edward Springhall; he adopted his mother's maiden name on going into show-business) was brought up in a poor area of south London where his father worked as a newspaper vendor. He started working on radio programmes and then joined up with Jack Edwards to do a popular children's show called Jigsaw. That ran until 1957 after which Drake decided to concentrate on entertaining adult audiences. Drake made his breakthrough to television in 1953 when he worked on the BBC's The Centre Show. This was followed by various guest appearances until he was given his own Saturday night comedy show in 1958 called Charlie Drake In... This proved very popular and Drake returned to the format for three years. At Christmas 1960, the BBC mounted a Charlie Drake Special and it proved one of the major hits over the festive period. By then, Drake was one of the leading television names and was often seen in summer seasons and pantomime. The latter he enjoyed hugely where his madcap adlibbing proved especially popular. But he was not an easy colleague. He was banned by British Equity from working in any provincial theatre in the UK for 18 months in the Seventies and ruined his chances of an American career when he walked off the Ed Sullivan Show because they objected to one of his routines. In 1961, he was appearing in a live show when the routine went horribly wrong. Drake - always a fearless performer - fractured his skull when he collapsed through a bookcase (all part of the much rehearsed act) only to find part of the support had been reinforced. The other actors carried on as arranged and threw Drake through a (false) window. The comedian was unconscious for three days in hospital and retired for two years. It was not until 1963 that Drake, courageously, returned to the studio. In fact the next decade was to be very successful for Drake and he was seen on both the BBC and ITV. With the former he appeared in a succession of comedy shows produced by Ronald Marsh from 1963 to 1968. They were certainly all very much vehicles for Drake (significantly they all used his name in the title), but Drake's energy and zany humour proved a winner with the audiences. As indeed did his shows for ITV. There, he hosted an odd show called Slapstick and Old Lace which encouraged viewers to sing in requests. One of his TV shows that captured the imagination of the public was The Worker (1965-70). Drake played a ham-fisted worker who made a nonsense of all the jobs he was sent to do. His frustrated employer - stoically played by the lachrymose Henry McGee - accepted every disaster with a refined foreboding. As early as 1958, Drake had made a cover version of Bobby Darrin's Splish Splash. His recording producer was a young man named George Martin and the disc outsold the original. Drake was to go on to record many songs (notably Mr Custer and I've Lost the End of My Yodel) but My Boomerang Won't Come Back - an infuriatingly memorable ditty - even entered the charts. Drake was a major force in light entertainment at this time; he made an extraordinary 15 appearances at |
Which US President was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University? | The Rhodes Scholarship: A Walk Through History | Asian Scientist Magazine | Science, Technology and Medicine News Updates From Asia Videos Asian Scientist 100 Bugs & Quarks Singapore's Scientific Pioneers Print Magazine Intelligence Conferences The Rhodes Scholarship: A Walk Through History As one of the recipients of the 2010 Rhodes Scholarship, I took a walk down memory lane to understand the origins and development of this scholarship. Steven Mo | April 22, 2011 | Academia AsianScientist (Apr. 22, 2011) - The Rhodes Scholarship is an international scholarship, awarded in many countries annually, including Asian countries such as India, Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong. As one of the recipients of the 2010 Rhodes Scholarship, I took a walk down memory lane to understand the origins and development of this scholarship. Born and raised up in the United States by Taiwanese parents, it intrigued me how Asian Americans like myself started receiving the scholarship. The Cecil Rhodes Trust The Rhodes Scholarship , often known as one of the world's most prestigious and oldest scholarship, was initiated after the death of Cecil Rhodes in 1902. It is dedicated to bringing outstanding students from many countries around the world to study at the University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world. The first American Scholars entered Oxford in 1904. Around 32 of the 80 Rhodes Scholars each year are selected from the United States. Famous Recipients Famous American Rhodes Scholars include former US President Bill Clinton and former head of CIA James Woolsey. Besides them, many US senators and representatives, and the presidents of elite universities such as Neil L. Rudenstine (Harvard), President James McNaughton Hester (New York University), and Howard D. Graves (West Point Superintendent) were also recipients. Several Nobel Prize winners have also been Rhodes recipients. In 2001, Michael Spence won the Nobel Prize in Economics for his work on the dynamics of information flows and market development, while in 1945, Howard Florey won the 1945 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his role in the extraction of penicillin. CEOs and Presidents of several Fortune 500 companies such as Frank Wells (CEO, Walt Disney), Rod Eddington (CEO, British Airways) and Dominic Barton (Head and Managing Director of McKinsey & Company ) are notable recipients. Besides academics, several Olympic gold medalists including Annette Salmeen (800-meter freestyle relay, Gold) an Bill Bradley (basketball, Gold) have also won the scholarship. The Rhodes Scholarship Diversifies The diversifying of Rhodes scholars was gradual and took many years. If one takes a closer look at the history of American Rhodes Scholars, the majority of early recipients were Caucasian and male. It was not until 1970s when the first female US Rhodes Scholars were selected. During the same decade, African and Hispanic students started receiving the Rhodes scholarship, but the selection of Asian American Rhodes Scholars was still unheard of. The main reason may be that Asian Americans consisted of less than one percent of the total US population during this period. Notably, according to the 1970 US Census, the category "Asian American" was not even an optional field on the census form. In the late 1980s, second-generation Asian Americans started to win these scholarships. Asian American attendance at elite US universities provided a big stepping stone to the increase in recipients. The Asian culture of an emphasis in education, which continued even after these immigrants moved to the US, may have played a big role in this. Between 1990s and 2000s, on average around one or two of the 32 US Rhodes Scholars each year were Asian Americans. 2010 was a historical year as five of the 32 US Rhodes Scholars – or 16 percent – were Asian American, despite only forming 5 percent of the US population on the 2010 U.S. census. Of the five Asian American recipients that year, two came from Harvard, two came from MIT, and one came from Stanford. The Trailblazers: Notable Asian Rhode |
The lines on the Lisbon Metro are identified by colours. What colour is Linha Amarela? | Luso Pages - Lisbon (Portugal) Metro The Metro do Sul do Tejo and The Metro Ligeiro de Superfície The following text describes, firstly, the Lisbon underground city metro system, then the metro system opposite Lisbon on the south bank of the Tagus (to which a separate page is dedicated here ) and, finally, a proposed light Metro system which will encircle Lisbon. Guide A superb all-colour guide to the Lisbon metro is the publication Metros in Portugal, written by Christoph Groneck and translated by Robert Schwandl & Mark Davies. It was published in 2008, in Berlin, by Robert Schwandl Verlag and is liberally illustrated through its 144 pages (ISBN 978-3-936573-20-6). The text is in parallel columns of German and English. Despite its title it also has summary coverage of Portugal's tramways and suburban railways. It is thoroughly recommende and can be acquired in the UK from the excellent MDS Books . Metropolitano de Lisboa The Metropolitano de Lisboa, or 'Metro', is the underground railway system which serves the Portuguese capital. It is a 750 volt third-rail system built to the European standard 1.435m gauge. Construction commenced on 7 August, 1955, six years after approval was granted, and the system opened on 29 December, 1959. At the time it was Europe's 14th underground system and the 25th to be built in the world. Built largely by the "cut and cover" method, it ran from Restauradores to Rotunda (now M. do Pombal), where it split into two, one line going to Entre Campos and the other to Sete Rios (now Jardim Zoológico). It carried 15.8 million passengers in its inaugural year of operation, by 1967 ridership topped 30 million and more than doubled to 70 million in 1972. By 2006, 184 million passengers were being carried. The Metro system runs (2012) on a network comprising four lines. These have a confusing array of names being described on Metro signage as Blue, Yellow, Green and Red, or Gaivota (Seagull line), Caravela (Caravel line), Girassol (Sunflower line), and Oriente (East line) respectively, whilst the operating company's literature and web-site also refers to them sometimes as lines A (blue), B (yellow), C (green) and D (red). The Metropolitano de Lisboa's own Web Page provides an updated map of the system . History of the Network's Expansion In 1963 the original network was expanded southward one stop to Rossio; it was then extended northwards, reaching Anjos (1966) and Alvalade (1972). Subsequent plans to extend eastwards along the north bank of the Tagus river were, however, abandoned at this stage. Indeed, rather than extend the network further, it was decided to address the problem that all of the stations, except for those built for the 1972 extension project and those at Rossio, Rotunda, Entre Campos and Sete Rios, were only 40 metres long so could only accommodate two-car train sets. When four-car units were introduced, trains either stopped with two carriages still in the tunnel or ran as expresses and made stops only at the four-car-length stations. It took until 1982 to extend all of the 40 metre stations to 105 metres, which allowed for six car-sets to serve them but the stations with 70-metre platforms were left unextended at this stage. Following this work, the emphasis returned to expanding the network. The western branch was extended from Sete Rios to Colégio Militar/Luz and the eastern line to Cidade Universitária from Entercampos, all of the new stations having 105 metre platforms, which opened in 1988. Next, the two arms of the system were joined by each being extended to Campo Grande (1993) which is an above-ground station with four lines. At this stage each line terminated there, without any through running. A new Metro depot was also provided, nearby, at Calvanas. What was, crudely, a figure-six shape was then split into a U-shape by the line between Rotunda and Campo Grande being separated and becoming the Yellow Line; the rest of the network thus became a U-shape Blue Line, running south from Campo Grande via the city centre and back up north to Colégio Militar/Luz. This separation |
Eight year old Bailey Matthews who has cerebral palsy won an award at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2015 ‘for outstanding achievement in the face of adversity’ named after which late female Sports presenter? | Mo Farah snub in Spoty award ‘really sad’, says Alistair Brownlee https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/dec/19/mo-farah-bbc-sports-personality-2016-award-alistair-brownlee <p>• Double Olympic champion finished only fourth in voting<br>• ‘Maybe some people don’t see him as British’</p><p>Alistair Brownlee has admitted his surprise that Mo Farah yet again failed to make the top three of the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday night and suggested it might be because “some people don’t see him as British”.</p><p>Brownlee said he would have voted for Farah, who came fourth in the awards despite <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/video/2016/aug/21/mo-farah-wins-the-double-double-gold-medals-video-highlights">retaining his Olympic 5,000m and 10,000m titles in style in Rio</a>, and felt it was “really sad” that he did not get the respect his success deserved.</p><p> <span>Related: </span><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/dec/18/andy-murray-wins-bbc-sports-personality-of-the-year-2016">Andy Murray wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2016 award</a> </p><p> <span>Related: </span><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/ng-interactive/2016/dec/19/bbc-sports-personality-of-the-year-2016-behind-the-scenes">BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2016 – behind the scenes</a> </p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/dec/19/mo-farah-bbc-sports-personality-2016-award-alistair-brownlee">Continue reading...</a> BBC Sports Personality of the Year Andy Murray Andy Murray’s Sports Personality treble shows how he has won over the nation | Kevin Mitchell https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2016/dec/19/andy-murray-sports-personality-third-time <p>Britons are slow to embrace genius but winning the BBC award for a third time underscores the Scot’s right to be considered our greatest athlete</p><p>Anyone But Murray, eh? The ABM meme could hardly seem more tatty and irrelevant now, seven years after it was spawned with spite and ignorance, before the difficult Scot had proved Little Englanders and other snipers wrong with his eloquent tennis racket.</p><p>Instead, the question that is now being asked – and answered in the affirmative – across nearly every media platform is an uplifting one: is Andy Murray this country’s greatest-ever athlete?</p><p> <span>Related: </span><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/nov/21/andy-murray-dad-wedding-spoty-knighthood">Andy Murray concerned about father’s wedding, not knighthood or Spoty title</a> </p><p> <span>Related: </span><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2016/dec/16/andy-murray-novak-djokovic-world-no1-2016">How Andy Murray chased down Novak Djokovic to end 2016 on top of the world | Andy Bull</a> </p><p> <span>Related: </span><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2016/nov/21/andy-murray-world-no1-novak-djokovic">Andy Murray’s work ethic is behind his rise to No1 and he can stay there | Kevin Mitchell</a> </p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2016/dec/19/andy-murray-sports-personality-third-time">Continue reading...</a> Andy Murray Andy Murray wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2016 award https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/dec/18/andy-murray-wins-bbc-sports-personality-of-the-year-2016 <p>World tennis No 1 becomes first person to win award three times, with triathlete Alistair Brownlee second and equestrian Nick Skelton third</p><p>Andy Murray capped a glorious year, in which he lifted the Wimbledon title, stormed to Olympic gold and became the first British tennis player to reach No 1 in the world, by winning Sports Personality of the Year for a record third time.</p><p>Murray, a massive 1-7 on favourite with bookmakers beforehand, beat the gold medal-winning triathlete Alistair Brownlee into second place, with 58-year-old showjumper <a draggable="true" href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/aug/19/veteran-showjumper-nick-skelton-olympic-gold-big-time">Nick Skelton</a>, who became the oldest British gold medallist since 1908 in Rio, in third.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/ |
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The TV comedy of the late 1970s and early 1980s Citizen Smith was set in which district of London? | '80s Actual: Only Fools And Horses 17.4.12 Only Fools And Horses An historic TV listing page from the Sun, 8 September, 1981... The very first episode of Only Fools And Horses is about to be broadcast. Unfortunately, I was hooked on The Flame Trees of Thika, and missed it! From the Sun: David Jason blunders into a world of birds, bets and shady deals as the star of a new comedy series tonight. The funny little man from A Sharp Intake Of Breath plays fast-talking fly-boy Del Boy Trotter in Only Fools And Horses (BBC1, 8.30) But his deals never seem to come off. The title of the seven-part comedy series sums up Trotter's philosophy - work is only for fools and horses. Trotter, a South Londoner, has a younger brother and aged grandfather to support. He holds a deeply felt conviction that someone somewhere is making an easy fortune and that sooner or later he will do the same. Jason says: "Trotter feels that because he doesn't take anything out of the State he doesn't see why he should put anything back. "He doesn't believe in paying any tax he can avoid." Jason, a bachelor, has a country cottage in the Home Counties, where he writes radio shows. In tonight's programme, Trotter buys a cargo of executive brief cases - only to find he cannot sell them because they are hot property. In 1980, BBC scriptwriter John Sullivan, having completed work on his previous TV series, Citizen Smith, was looking for a new project. Would a comedy set in the world of football set the 1980s alight? The BBC thought not, and they didn't like Sullivan's follow-up idea for a comedy centred on a street trader in London, either. But Sullivan persisted, and, with a little help from producer and director Ray Butt, won the day. The BBC commissioned a first series. The working title for the new show was Readies, but the show's actual title turned out to be Only Fools And Horses. "Why do only fools and horses work?" was the question posed by the famous theme song (which took a little time to arrive), and Del Boy Trotter wanted to get rich quick. The title was highly appropriate. John Sullivan was born in Balham, South London, in 1946, of Irish and English parentage. He grew up in a poor community, full of characters and comedy, as he later recounted. At school, he met the works of Charles Dickens and was never the same again. As a young man in the early 1960s, John Sullivan had several jobs, including one in the used car trade. Interviewed years later, he said that during that time he met "a lot of villains, quite a rich seam to tap into later when I started writing. " In other interviews, he spoke of his need to break away from his poor background and make some money. In 1962, Sullivan was hugely impressed by a BBC Comedy Playhouse production, featuring the characters of old man Steptoe and his frustrated son, Harold - desperate to break away from his grotty old dad and the scrapyard they ran. Sullivan was impressed by the drama and comedy in the show, and this would later influence his own work. In the late 1960s, he started sending scripts to the BBC - but each one came back rejected. By the early 1970s, Sullivan was working as a plumber and still nursing ambitions to be a TV writer. He married Sharon Usher in 1974 and took an unusual route into the BBC for an aspiring scriptwriter - working in props, set dressing and scene shifting. At the Beeb, Sullivan met Ronnie Barker, who got him to write some sketches for the Two Ronnies, and the legendary comedy producer Dennis Main Wilson, who championed Sullivan's cause. The result was Citizen Smith making its TV debut as a series in November 1977. Wolfie Smith, lead character of the series and head of the Tooting Popular Front, was inspired by a man Sullivan had seen in a pub in 1968. Citizen Smith ran until December 1980. And so, we're back to the beginning of this article, with Sullivan finishing work on Citizen Smith in 1980 and looking for another series idea... Sullivan drew extensively on his own background and life experiences for Only Fools... - Del's love of fancy foreign phrases, for instan |
What was the name of the man-eating monster defeated by Beowulf? | What monsters does Beowulf encounter and defeat in the epic Beowulf? | eNotes What monsters does Beowulf encounter and defeat in the epic Beowulf? literaturenerd | High School Teacher | (Level 2) Educator Emeritus Posted on July 18, 2013 at 12:52 AM The epic of Beowulf tells about the life of the epic hero Beowulf. Over the course of his life, Beowulf battles many different beasts and monsters. Beowulf speaks of five different monsters or beasts which Beowulf must fight. Grendel--This is the monster attacking Hrothgar's mead hall (Heorot). Beowulf hears of Hrothgar's problem and travels to the Danelands to defeat the monster. Grendel's mother--Grendel's mother, after attacking Heorot and killing Aeschere (Hrothgar's right hand man) in revenge for her son's death, fights Beowulf. Beowulf, after Hrunting fails, uses the sword of a giant to kill Grendel's mother. Water Monsters/ Sea Beasts--Readers see these creatures twice, once in Beowulf's swimming challenge with Brecca and once in the den of Grendel's mother. Therefore, these creatures are counted twice. In his swimming challenge, Beowulf killed nine water monsters. In his battle with the sea beasts in Grendel's mother's den, Beowulf came across "many" of the beasts. An exact number is not given. Dragon--The dragon was Beowulf's last foe. Although he is able to defeat the dragon, with the help of Wiglaf, Beowulf's injuries are fatal. This is the last time Beowulf will fight. Sources: September 22, 2016 at 4:27 AM The first encounter Beowulf has with monsters is presented in retrospect, taking place before the main action of the epic. This involves a swimming contest during which Beowulf encounters and defeats sea monsters. The next monster Beowulf fights in the epic is Grendel, the fierce monster that had been attacking Heorot, Hrothgar's mead hall, over a period of twelve years. Beowulf travels to Denmark to help Hrothgar and repay a family obligation to him. Beowulf manages to fatally wound Grendel. The next monster, Grendel's mother, in naturally upset at the death of her son and attacks Heorot in revenge. Beowulf kills her in her underwater lair. Many years later, Beowulf has become King of the Geats. A dragon attacks the Geats and Beowulf defeats the dragon but is fatally wounded in the battle and receives a grand burial at the end of the epic. Sources: |
Who is the god of mischief and destruction in Norse myth? | Loki | Mythology Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Narfi and Vali (by Sigyn), Jörmungandr , Hel , Fenrir (by Angrboda), Sleipnir (by Svadilfari) This article is about the Norse trickster god. For the king of Útgarðr , see Útgarða-Loki . This article is about the god of mischief. For his uncle, the personification of fire, see Logi . Loki is the Norse god of mischief, as well as of fire. He is the son of two giants, Fárbauti ("cruel striker") and Laufey (or Nál which means "needle", implying that she was skinny and weak.). His two brothers (who were to be beside him in Ragnarok ) are Býleistr (bee-lighting) and Helblindi (All blind or hel-blinder). He is referred to as the blood-brother of Odin . Loki becomes harbinger of Ragnarok and the father of the three chaos monsters: Fenrir , Jörmungandr , and Hel . Loki's mischief and intellect is not to be underestimated, as he is ultimately although indirectly responsible for the deaths of Balder and Thor , which were caused by Hodr and Jörmungandr (respectively). . [1] Contents Edit It is said that when the brick mason, giant builder of Asgard 's walls, demanded an unreasonably high price for his work (he requested the sun , the moon , and Freya as his wife), it was Loki's idea to give him six months to build the wall. Thinking that surely the man would fail, and that Loki's plan was infallible, the gods all agreed; all except Freya, who was part of the bargain. When the brick mason and his stallion, Svadilfari , had made much progress on the wall before his time expired, the gods all turned to Loki, threatening him with death if he didn't find a way to make sure the wall wasn't finished within the sixth month. Fearing for his life, Loki took the form of a young mare and enticed Svadilfari away from his master, causing the mason to lose the bet. The union of Loki and Svadilfari brought Odin his eight-legged steed Sleipnir . The Three Chaos Monsters Edit Some time after the wall was built, Loki, discontent with his faithful wife Sigyn , went to Jötunheimr where he wooed the giantess Angrboda . In the time they spent together, Angrboda gave birth to three children as terrible as their father: the first, the wolf Fenrir, whose mouth reached from the heavens to the earth; the second, Jörmungandr, the serpent that encircled the earth; and the third was the goddess Hel. After hearing of their birth and the prophecies surrounding them, Odin had them brought to him. Once they arrive, he retains custody of Fenrir, has Jormungandr thrown into the ocean to grow and gives Hel dominion over Nilfheim . In the tale of "The Binding of Fenris", we find that the eldest son of Loki and Angrboda was the wolf which ate Tyr 's hand. The Dwarfs Edit It was Loki who tricked the two dwarf sons of Ivaldi and the dwarfs Brokk and Eitri to work against one another to create the gods well-known weapons and mounts. He betted his head that Eitri and Brokk could not make gifts superior to Skidbladnir , Gungnir and replacement hair for Sif , whose golden locks had been shorn by Loki as a prank (for which he was punished by Sif's husband, Thor). Eitri made the ring, Draupnir , the hammer Mjollnir and the boar, Gullinbursti . These objects were judged to be superior and Loki lost. However, when it came time for his head to be cut off, he protested against it, as any action could damage his neck, which was not part of the deal. Instead, Brokk had Loki's lips sewn together for a while. The Theft of Idunn's Apples Edit After Balder's death, Aegir , god of the sea, invited all of the gods to his home so as they may forget their woes. It is here that Loki commits his final offense before his binding. Here he insults Bragi , calling him a coward and a poor man. He then goes on to insult Idunn , Gefjun , Odin, Frigg , Freyja , Njord , Freyr , Tyr, Heimdall , Skadi and finally Sif. After this, he is chased away by Thor. The Binding of Loki Edit After Loki had been chased away by Thor for insulting all the gods and goddesses, Loki was then sought out and bound to a rock by the entrails of his son Narfi , who had been tor |
Which Canadian city was called Bytown until 1854? | A Short History of Ottawa A BRIEF HISTORY OF OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA By Tim Lambert The Foundation of Ottawa Samuel de Champlain visited the area where Ottawa now stands in 1613. Afterwards the Ottawa River was a major transport artery. However permanent settlement did not begin until Philemon Wright founded a small town he called Wrightstown. (It is now known as Hull). Then in 1826 the Rideau Canal linked the site of present day Ottawa to the Lawrence River. John By gave his name to a new settlement built there. It was called Bytown and it prospered on the lumber trade. In 1854 the railway reached Bytown. Then in 1855 Bytown changed its name to Ottawa when it was incorporated as a city. In 1857 Queen Victoria made Ottawa the capital of Canada. Meanwhile the city developed rapidly. The College of Bytown was founded in 1848. In 1861 it was renamed The College of Ottawa. In 1866 it became Ottawa University. A historic building Laurier House was built in 1878. Meanwhile the Canadian Museum of Nature dates from 1856 and The National Gallery of Canada was founded in 1880. The Canadian War Museum also dates from 1880. From 1893 electric streetcars ran in the streets of Ottawa. Bytown Museum opened in 1917. Meanwhile in April 1900 Hull and Ottawa suffered a severe fire which destroyed many houses. Parliament Buildings in Ottawa were built between 1859 and 1866. However they were destroyed by fire in February 1916. They were rebuilt and parliament met in the new buildings for the first time in 1920. Peace Tower was built in 1927 as a tribute to the Canadians who died in the First World War. Modern Ottawa Meanwhile the Mint opened in Ottawa in 1908. It became the Royal Canadian Mint in 1931. During the 20th century the government became the major employer in Ottawa. In the late 20th century hi tech industries became important in Ottawa. Tourism is also important in Ottawa. The Museum of Science and Technology opened in 1967. The Museum of Civilization moved to a new building in 1989. Ottawa is also an important shopping centre. Billings Bridge Shopping Centre opened in 1954 and Carlingwood Mall opened in 1956. The St Laurent Centre opened in 1967 and Bayshore Shopping Centre opened in 1973. The Rideau Centre opened in 1983. Then in 2001 the O train began running in Ottawa. Today Ottawa is a flourishing city. Today the population of Ottawa is 883,000 . |
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Give a year in the life of bandmaster and composer John Philip Sousa. | 1000+ images about Composers on Pinterest | Music classroom, App and Bulletin boards Biography of John Philip Sousa, 1854 - 1932, American composer, bandmaster, arranger and writer known as "The March King". He composed 136 marches including "The Stars and Stripes Forever" - the national march of America. More |
In the Hindu religion Mohini, Krishna and Rama are all incarnations of which god? | BBC - Religions - Hinduism: Vishnu Religions Article about Vishnu, the second god in the Hindu triumvirate of Brahman, Vishnu and Shiva. On this page Print this page Who is Vishnu? Vishnu is the second god in the Hindu triumvirate (orTrimurti). The triumvirate consists of three gods who are responsible for the creation, upkeep and destruction of the world. The other two gods are Brahma and Shiva . Brahma is the creator of the universe and Shiva is the destroyer. Vishnu is the preserver and protector of the universe. His role is to return to the earth in troubled times and restore the balance of good and evil. So far, he has been incarnated nine times, but Hindus believe that he will be reincarnated one last time close to the end of this world. Vishnu's worshippers, usually called Vaishnava, consider him the greatest god. They regard the other gods as lesser or demi gods. Vaishnava worship only Vishnu. Vishnu monotheism is called Vaishnavism. What do the ancient texts say about Vishnu? In the Rig Veda, which is the holiest of the four Vedas , Vishnu is mentioned numerous times alongside other gods, such as Indra. He is particularly associated with light and especially with the Sun. In early texts, Vishnu is not included as one of the original seven solar gods (Adityas), but in later texts he is mentioned as leading them. Vishnu © From this time, Vishnu appears to have gained more prominence, and by the time of the Brahmanas (commentaries of the Vedas), he is regarded as the most important of all gods. Two of Vishnu's incarnations, Rama and Krishna, are also the subject of the epic stories Ramayana and Mahabharata, respectively. What does Vishnu look like? Vishnu is represented with a human body, often with blue coloured skin and with four arms. His hands always carry four objects in them, representing the things he is responsible for. The objects symbolise many more meanings than are presented here: The conch: the sound this produces 'Om', represents the primeval sound of creation The chakra, or discus: symbolises the mind The lotus flower: an example of glorious existence and liberation The mace: represents mental and physical strength Vishnu is usually represented in two positions. Standing upright on a lotus flower with Lakshmi , his consort, close by him Reclining on the coils of a serpent, with Lakshmi massaging his feet. They are surrounded by the Milky Ocean. Vishnu rides on the King of Birds, Garuda, who is an eagle. What are Vishnu's incarnations? As Rama, he kills the demon King Ravana, who abducted his wife Sita Krishna (mentally advanced man) Krishna is the hero of the Mahabharata, an epic poem. He also delivered his famous message, known as the Baghavad Gita. Buddha (the all knowing one) who appeared in the 5th century BCE. In some traditions, Balarama replaces Buddha as an incarnation of Vishnu. Kalki Expected towards the end of this present age of decline, as a person on earth, seated on a white horse. Vishnu's incarnation as the fish Matsya © Vishnu in Hindu mythology The churning of the Milky Ocean is the story that explains how the gods finally defeated the demons and became immortal. In the story, Vishnu advised the other gods to churn the Milky Ocean in order to recover a number of lost treasures, including the elixir of immortality and Lakshmi, the goddess of success and wealth. Both of these items would enable the gods to defeat the demons who had taken taken over the universe. Knowing the gods would be unable to churn the great ocean themselves, Vishnu struck a deal with the demons. He told them they would get a share of the treasures, including the elixir of immortality, if they helped to churn. They agreed. Vishnu told the gods and demons they should use Mount Madura as a churning stick, and the giant serpent, Vasuki, as a rope. Vishnu managed to persuade the demons to hold the head of the snake, which was spitting furiously, while the gods held the tail end. The serpent was then coiled around the mountain. Each side alternately pulled the rope then allowed it to relax, causing the mountain to rot |
Fray Bentos is a seaport and capital of the Río Negro Department of which country of South America? | Department of Rio Negro, Uruguay Rio Negro Uruguay Uruguay’s Department of Rio Negro is an inland province that is located in the western portion of South America’s second smallest nation. The capital of this province is a city that is called Fray Bentos. The city of Fray Bentos is also the largest city in the Department. Other cities in the Department of Rio Negro with at least 1000 Uruguayans include Young, San Javier and Nuevo Berlin. The Rio Negro Department is spread out over a total area of less than 4,000 square miles. This province is home to approximately 55,000 full time people of Uruguay and during peak tourism months there are a number of tourists that come to explore this region. Some people come to Rio Negro province specifically to enjoy the rural setting. This is a region where many things seem to have remained the same over the years. The pace of life is slow and unhurried, the fresh foods are delicious and there are hills, valleys and vineyards to explore. The western border of the Department of Rio Negro is shared with Argentina, and it is the wide, waters of the Uruguay River that separates the country of Argentina from this Uruguay province. The Paysandu is located to the north of Rio Negro and the Tacuarembo borders Rio Negro on the east. To the south of Rio Negro Province are the departments of Soriano and Durazno . Among the beautiful geographic features of the Rio Negro Province are the hills. There are two important ranges that must be mentioned. The first is the north to south range known as the Haedo Hill Range and the other is called the de Navarro Hill Range. The department of Rio Negro was created almost 150 years ago in 1868. At this time this western Uruguayan province was carved from a portion of the territory known as Paysandu. The Rio Negro region of Uruguay has long based its economy on agricultural pursuits. Even today many of the residents are involved in farming and ranching. In addition to maize, flax and wheat Rio Negro is also recognized for producing fine grapes that are used to create Uruguay wines . Vineyards, wineries and dairy farms are now becoming the most important local Uruguay economy for those living in this Department in Uruguay. There are a number of hot water springs in this Uruguayan Department. These thermal spas are found mainly in the Las Canas region and are responsible for enticing many guests to discover this western Uruguayan department. |
Edith Cavell, who was executed in 1915 by German firing squad after aiding the escape of allied prisoners from Belgium, was a member of which profession? | British nurse Edith Cavell executed - Oct 12, 1915 - HISTORY.com British nurse Edith Cavell executed Share this: British nurse Edith Cavell executed Author British nurse Edith Cavell executed URL Publisher A+E Networks On the morning of October 12, 1915, the 49-year-old British nurse Edith Cavell is executed by a German firing squad in Brussels, Belgium. Before World War I began in 1914, Cavell served for a number of years as the matron of a nurse’s training school in Brussels. After the city was captured and occupied by the Germans in the first month of war, Cavell chose to remain at her post, tending to German soldiers and Belgians alike. In August 1915, German authorities arrested her and accused her of helping British and French prisoners-of-war, as well as Belgians hoping to serve with the Allied armies, to escape Belgium for neutral Holland. During her trial, Cavell admitted that she was guilty of the offenses with which she had been charged. She was sentenced to death. Though diplomats from the neutral governments of the United States and Spain fought to commute her sentence, their efforts were ultimately in vain. The night before her execution on October 12, 1915, Cavell confided in Reverend Horace Graham, a chaplain from the American Legation, that “They have all been very kind to me here. But this I would say, standing as I do in view of God and eternity: I realize that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone.” Cavell’s execution led to a rise in anti-German feeling in the United States as well as in Britain, where she was idealized as a heroic martyr to the cause and was honored with a statue in St. Martin’s Place, just off London’s Trafalagar Square. “What Jeanne d’Arc has been for centuries to France,” wrote one Allied journalist, “that will Edith Cavell become to the future generations of Britons.” Related Videos |
"""Appassionata"" is a name given to Piano Concerto number 23 by which composer?" | Piano Sonata No.23, Op.57 (Beethoven, Ludwig van) - IMSLP/Petrucci Music Library: Free Public Domain Sheet Music Piano Sonata No.23, Op.57 (Beethoven, Ludwig van) Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's III. Allegro ma non troppo - Presto Composition Year 1804–06 Genre Categories Misc. Notes Rzewski's comments This was totally unprepared and unexpected, as I guess one can hear from all the little imperfections. When we were recording the Nonesuch box ("Rzewski Plays Rzewski"), one day we had some time left over after we had done the day's work. Marc-Henri Cykiert (the producer) suggested that we might try something completely different, just for fun. I happened to have the Beethoven Sonatas with me and winged it. It struck me that Beethoven seems to quote "Bella Ciao" in the finale, so I played with that. After he said "Thanks a lot!" at the end, the telephone rang, calling me home to dinner, and that was that. These file(s) are part of the Werner Icking Music Collection . Purchase |
Which famous sauce is manufactured by McIlhenny & Co of Avery Island Louisiana? | Avery Island | TABASCO.COM Welcome to Avery Island – Our Louisiana Home. Since 1868, our Original Red Sauce has been made on Avery Island. Visitors can tour our modern-day factory on Avery Island. TABASCO® products and merchandise can be purchased in the Country Store. Majestic live oaks draped with Spanish moss dot the island landscape. Each spring, azaleas flower, bringing bright colors to Jungle Gardens. Snowy egrets return to “Bird City” in Jungle Gardens each year. Come visit us soon – and bring the whole family! Dine at Restaurant 1868, a casual eatery serving South Louisiana cuisine & more. |
What was the name of the Scottish theme park, on the Motherwell side of Strathclyde Park, where 9 people were injured after the ‘Tsunami’ roller coaster derailed on Sunday 26th June? | Roller coaster derails at Scottish theme park, 10 injured | Daily Mail Online Roller coaster derails at Scottish theme park, 10 injured e-mail MOTHERWELL, Scotland (AP) — Police say a roller coaster derailed and crashed at a theme park in Scotland, injuring eight children and two adults. The accident took place Sunday afternoon at the M & D's theme park at Strathclyde Country Park in Motherwell. Police Scotland Chief Inspector David Bruce told reporters at the theme park that five gondolas on the Tsunami roller coaster ride detached from the rails as they rounded a bend, struck the superstructure and fell about 20 feet to the ground. The ride, which can reach speeds of up to 40 miles (64 kilometers) per hour, is billed as Scotland's only inverted coaster in which gondolas carrying the riders run under the track. Part of the amusement ride lays in wreckage as investigations get underway following a rollercoaster derailment at the M&D's amusement park in Motherwell, Scotland, Sunday June 26, 2016. Eyewitnesses said the Tsunami ride had been full when it derailed, with several people thought to be taken to hospital for treatment. (Jane Barlow / PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT - NO SALES - NO ARCHIVES Bruce says the injured are being treated at hospitals in Glasgow. He did not have details on their condition. ___ This story has been corrected to change the name of the theme park to M & D's, instead of M & D. Part of the amusement ride lays in wreckage as investigations get underway following a rollercoaster derailment at the M&D's amusement park in Motherwell, Scotland, Sunday June 26, 2016. Eyewitnesses said the Tsunami ride had been full when it derailed, with several people thought to be taken to hospital for treatment. (Jane Barlow / PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT - NO SALES - NO ARCHIVES A police screen protects the site of an amusement rollercoaster ride derailment at the M&D's amusement park in Motherwell, Scotland, Sunday June 26, 2016. Eyewitnesses said the Tsunami ride had been full when it derailed, with several people thought to be taken to hospital for treatment. (Jane Barlow / PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT - NO SALES - NO ARCHIVES Part of the amusement ride lays in wreckage as investigations get underway following a rollercoaster derailment at the M&D's amusement park in Motherwell, Scotland, Sunday June 26, 2016. Eyewitnesses said the Tsunami ride had been full when it derailed, with several people thought to be taken to hospital for treatment. (Jane Barlow / PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT - NO SALES - NO ARCHIVES Police at the entrance to the M&D's amusement park in Motherwell, Scotland, after a rollercoaster derailed, Sunday June 26, 2016. Eyewitnesses said the Tsunami ride had been full when it derailed, with nine children and two adults taken to hospital for treatment. (Jane Barlow / PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT - NO SALES - NO ARCHIVES Share or comment on this article Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. Bing DON'T MISS A very Rockin' send off: All three of Rick Parfitt's wives join the Status Quo star's bandmates to say goodbye at gig-themed funeral 'Heat a f*****g kettle like everyone else!': This Morning viewers SLAM Holly Willoughby for ringing up show expert for advice on her broken boiler Chloe Ferry treats Jedward star John Grimes to a steamy lapdance after being warned for rubbing her bare bottom on his HEAD 'I was in self destruct mode': Jennifer Ellison admits she had 'anxiety' about people seeing her at a size 18... and was ordered to lose weight for roles Is that Kim Kar-flashian? Star looks VERY different as she flaunts her famous behind in racy unseen shoot... as it's claimed she bedded Calum Best Lifestyle guru and founder of Get The Gloss, Susannah Taylor reveals her favourite healthy breakfasts for 2017 SPONSORED 'Don't tell me I don't know about abuse': Danielle Lloyd shares shocking snap of bruised face from 'abusive ex' as she defends TV appearance 'I have a Kim Woodburn obsession': CBB fans descend into a meme frenzy after the housemate calls Jamie a 'chi |
The Flamengo Vs Fluminense football derby, also known as the Fla–Flu is contested between two teams based in which city? | Fla-Flu, a Carioca special - FIFA.com Fla-Flu, a Carioca special 27 Jun 2009 © Getty Images Nobody has ever summed up the origins of the Flamengo-Fluminense derby better than the sports writer and dramatist Nelson Rodrigues, who once said "the Fla-Flu was created 40 minutes before nothing." It is a sentence that captures the sheer importance of the Clássico das Multidões (Derby of the Masses) to both the city of Rio de Janeiro and Brazilian football as a whole. The latest instalment in their long-running rivalry will take place on Sunday, on Matchday 8 of the Brasileirao. And as FIFA.com reveals, few other derbies around the world can match the Fla-Flu for historical significance or for its ability to produce dramatic, defining moments. The origins The roots of the clássico stretch back years before the first meeting between the two sides on 7 July 1912. Founded in 1895, Clube de Regatas do Flamengo was dedicated mainly to rowing in its early years and it was not until 1911 that its football team came into being. Ironically, the founders were a group of nine players from another venerable institution called Fluminense Football Club, who broke away from the then-Rio de Janeiro champions to set up their own team, creating a rivalry born from within. Despite having lost the core of their squad, Fluminense won that very first encounter 3-2, with Bartho scoring the winner after 77 minutes. The match was watched by a crowd of 800 people, a figure that was fairly respectable for the time but one that is dwarfed by the huge attendances the derby, now synonymous with a packed Estadio Maracana, would begin to attract in the decades that followed. Neither Flamengo nor Fluminense, the winner of the first four Rio championships between 1906 and 1909, would lift the league trophy that year. The first time the teams battled it out for the championship was four years later in 1915, with Flamengo getting the better of their rivals to win the league for the second time. Ever since then the Fla-Flu has always been a distinguishing feature of Rio's footballing identity. Facts and figures This year's Rio de Janeiro state championship triumph was Flamengo's 31st in all, taking them one ahead of O Tricolor. Thanks to their Zico-inspired glory years, O Mengão also have the edge over their local rivals in other competitions, having amassed four Brazilian league titles to Fluminense's one and two Brazilian Cups to their one, not to mention one Copa Libertadores crown, a trophy that their arch-enemies have never lifted. In the 368 matches the two sides have contested over the last 97 years O Rubro-Negro also hold sway, having won 132 times and scored 543 goals in the process, with Fluminense claiming 118 wins and amassing a goal tally of 499. The top scorer in the fixture is Arthur Antunes de Coimbra, better known as Zico, with 19 goals, while O Fluzão's leading marksmen is Hercules, their hero of 1930s and 1940s, with 15. Fluminense's biggest win over their rivals was a 5-1 thrashing in 1943, a result avenged by a 7-0 Flamengo win two years later, their most handsome victory in the fixture to date. Tales of derbies past The derby's famous name of Fla-Flu was first coined in the mid-1920s by the celebrated sports journalist Mario Filho, whose status in Brazil was such that the Maracana was renamed the Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho on his death in the mid-sixties. Filho came up with the moniker when the Rio side for the 1925 Brazilian State Teams Championship was announced. Made up entirely of Flamengo and Fluminense players, the revered writer dubbed the side the "Fla-Flu team", and when Rio promptly went and won the tournament the term entered the country's footballing lexicon. The Maracana was officially opened in 1950, though it would be 13 years before the two sides met there in a Rio championship decider, a goalless draw securing the 1963 state title for O Rubro-Negro. That game was notable for the huge crowd it attracted. The official attendance of 177,656 is the highest in the history of the clássico and one of the largest of all time, wit |
Gevrik and Yarg cheeses come from which English county? | English Cheese - English Culture English Cheese Guest Author - Asha Sahni England is home to a huge range of cheeses, the most famous of which is probably Cheddar � it is believed that the cheese was first ripened in caves at Cheddar Gorge (in south-west England) in the twelfth century. There are many other English cheeses which bear the names of places in England. Cheshire. A white and crumbly mild cheese which has been produced for centuries. Variations include red Cheshire which is coloured with annatto (a vegetable dye which is often used in English cheese and is used in Scotland to make orange Cheddar). The county of Cheshire is in north-west England and lies next to north Wales, where Cheshire cheese is also produced. Cornish Yarg. An acquired taste, Cornish Yarg is wrapped in nettle leaves and sprayed with white mould to produce an unusual rind which helps flavour the cheese which is soft yet firm. Cornish Yarg is named after the Cornish farmer whose recipe the cheese is based on (Yarg being his name, Gray, spelt backwards). The county of Cornwall is at the south-western tip of England. Double Gloucester. A hard cheese, orange in colour. Double Gloucester, like Cheddar, is now made in countries far beyond the county and town after which it is named. A popular variation on the standard cheese in England is Double Gloucester with chives. Gloucestershire is a county in south-west England, home to Cooper�s Hill where an annual cheese racing event takes place (competitors chase the cheese down a steep hill � the winner�s prize is the cheese). Red Leicester. A deep orange colour, Red Leicester is a good cheese for adding colour (and flavour!) to dishes from salads to cauliflower cheese. The county of Leicestershire is in the English Midlands. Shropshire Blue. Another orange cheese, but this one is veined with blue. The name is misleading, for the cheese does not come from Shropshire (a county in the west Midlands, with Cheshire to the north and Wales to the west). Shropshire Blue was created in Scotland - a country that loves orange Cheddar � the idea being to make an orange Stilton. The cheese is now made in England by cheese manufacturers who make Stilton. Stilton. A creamy colour with blue veins, Stilton is a strong cheese � a little will go a long way. A light crumbling of Stilton livens up mashed/baked potato, pasta, soups and salads. The village of Stilton is located in south-east England in Cambridgeshire. Stilton can only be made in three counties in England and producers must meticulously follow the same recipe. Wensleydale. First produced in the twelfth century by Cistercian monks, who imported the recipe for this cheese from France, Wensleydale is a white cheese that crumbles easily. It is particularly good with fruit � a popular variation is Wensleydale with cranberries. Wensleydale is a valley in the Yorkshire Dales. Engliksh cheeses can make a good gift, particularly if you live in a country where they are not readily available. An English Cheese selection box can be a great way of familiarising yourself with the range of British cheeses. |
Traditionally used in cooking, which annual herb in the family Apiaceae is alternatively called Chinese parsley? | Cilantro vs Parsley - Difference and Comparison | Diffen Cilantro vs. Parsley Coriander, also known as cilantro in North America, and parsley are herbs from the same botanical family, Apiaceae . They are both used in cooking. Comparison chart Cilantro versus Parsley comparison chart Cilantro Coriandrum sativum is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. Petroselinum crispum is a biennial herb from the family Apiaceae. Uses All parts: leaves, roots, stems and seeds are used in cooking either as a garnish, a key ingredient or as a powder. Only the leaves are used, chopped and sprinkled as a garnish. Also as part of a bouquet garni (bundle of herbs) to flavor soups and stocks. Regions used/found Native to Southern Europe, North Africa and South western Asia. Common in Middle Eastern, European and American cooking. Use for its leaf in similar way to coriander but has a milder flavor. Flavor Seeds when crushed have a warm, nutty, spicy flavor. The leaves have been described to a have 'soapy' taste. The leaves when chopped have a mild flavor. Contents: Cilantro vs Parsley 4 References Description Coriander is also known as Chinese parsley. It is called cilantro in America. Heat diminishes the flavor of coriander leaves so is used at the end of cooking. There are two types of parsley, Curly Leaf and the Italian Flat Leaf. Curly leaf parsley is usually used as a garnish for its bright green and pleasing appearance. Culinary uses Chopped coriander leaves are used in many Asian and Mexican dishes as key ingredient or garnish. It is a key ingredient in salsa and guacamole, also in Indian chutneys and sauces. The seeds can be dry roasted and powdered, and are used in Indian cooking (it’s a key ingredient of Garam Masala). Parsley is a key ingredient of West Asian salads such as Tabbouleh from Lebanon; Gremolata, which accompanies veal stew; and Persillade, a mix of chopped garlic and parsley used in French cuisine. Parsley is also used as part of a bouquet garni (or bundle of various herbs) to flavor soups and stocks while boiling . Mainly used in European and American cooking as a garnish for food. Effects on health Coriander leaves and seeds are high in antioxidants. The chemicals from the leaves have antibacterial activity against salmonella. It can also delay or prevent from spoiling. It is a traditional treatment for diabetes . Also used in cold medicine for relief of anxiety and insomnia in Iran. Used in traditional Indian medicine as a diuretic by boiling equal amounts of coriander seeds and cumin seeds, then cooling and drinking the liquid. Coriander juice mixed with turmeric and applied on the skin is a treatment used for acne. Parsley tea can be used as an enema and to control high blood pressure. Parsley is high in oxalic acid, a compound involved in the formation of kidney stones. It is not recommended to be consumed by pregnant women as it can lead to uterine stimulation and premature labor, but is recommended for lactating mothers as stimulates milk production. References |
Into which body of water does the River Tiber flow? | Tiber River Tiber River Historic river of Europe and the second longest Italian river after the Po, rising on the slope of Monte Fumaiolo, a major summit of the Appennino Tosco-Emiliano. It is 252 mi (405 km) long. Twisting in a generally southerly direction through a series of scenic gorges and broad valleys, the Tiber flows through the city of Rome and enters the Tyrrhenian Sea of the Mediterranean near Ostia Antica. Its major tributaries are the Chiascio, Nestore, Paglia, Nera, and Aniene. Below Rome, the Tiber branches out into a delta, the main channel being the Fiumara, with the Fiumicino functioning as a distributary branch on the north side. Some ancient writers allege that it was known originally as Albula--a reference to the whiteness of its waters--but it was renamed Tiberis after Tiberinus, a king of Alba Longa (an area centred on Lago Albano, south of Rome) who was drowned in it. Although the Romans made some effort to control the river's lower course, their ignorance of hydraulic principles prevented the development of adequate protection against floods. It is only in modern times that the Tiber has flowed through Rome between high stone embankments. Though the river varies in depth between 7 and 20 ft, there is some evidence that navigation upstream to the Val Tiberina was significant for the grain trade as long ago as the 5th century BC. Later, the shipment of building stone and also of timber became important. In its zenith, classical Rome was supplied with vegetables grown in the gardens of riverside villas. The importance of the Lower Tiber was first recognized in the 3rd century BC, when Ostia was made a naval base during the Punic Wars. It later became a commercial centre for the import of Mediterranean wheat, oil, and wine. Successive attempts to maintain Ostia, on the Fiumara, and the port of the emperors Claudius and Trajan, on the Fiumicino, were defeated by the processes of silting and by the deposition of sandbars at the river mouths. In later centuries, several popes tried to improve navigation on the Lower Tiber, and ports were built at Rome in 1692, 1703, and 1744. Navigation and trade upon the Lower Tiber flourished again between the late 18th and mid-19th centuries, when further dredging took place on the lower course. Silting continued, however, with such persistence that, within another century, the Tiber was only navigable at Rome itself. The Tiber Delta, meanwhile, had advanced about two miles seaward since Roman times. (Concise Britannica Online.) |
Gaston the Ladybird, Nanny Plum, and King Thistle are all characters appearing in which pre-school animated children’s TV show? | Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom - Movies & TV on Google Play Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom A young witch is planning on moving into Mrs Witch’s house. Mrs Witch has to come out of retirement to keep her place in the Little Kingdom. / Rainbows are a pirate’s best friend, unless you’re Cap... 0 Season 10 Episode 5 A young witch is planning on moving into Mrs Witch’s house. Mrs Witch has to come out of retirement to keep her place in the Little Kingdom. / Rainbows are a pirate’s best friend, unless you’re Captain Squid and you’re trying to hide treasure. / Poor Gaston the ladybird has never had a birthday party, so King Thistle says it can be Gaston’s birthday party. Season 10 When a spell accidentally goes wrong, Ben and Holly grow to human size! / Ben, Holly and Nanny Plum help Mrs Witch have a bit of a clear-out. 0 The Elves and fairies enlist the help of Mr Gnome in picking blackberries for their Harvest dance. / Three baby ladybirds, Amber, Emerald and Keith have come to stay at their uncle Gaston's for the... 0 The bath tap at the Little Castle is dripping, so the elf plumber is called. / Mr Elf is overworked so King Thistle sentences him to a holiday. 0 Springtime in the Little Kingdom brings out tulips, daffodils, hedgehogs...and two very hungry gnomes. / A magical card arrives in the Little Kingdom, inviting everyone to a party at Granny and Gra... 0 A young witch is planning on moving into Mrs Witch’s house. Mrs Witch has to come out of retirement to keep her place in the Little Kingdom. / Rainbows are a pirate’s best friend, unless you’re Cap... 0 Lucy's Elf & Fairy Party - Holly shrinks Lucy and her dog, Rex, down so they can play in the Little Kingdom. Daisy & Poppy Go Bananas - Granny Thistle comes to visit and gives Daisy and Poppy a p... 0 Pirate Treasure - When Captain Squid leaves his treasure map in the Little Kingdom, Redbeard the Elf Pirate leads Ben, Holly and Nanny Plum on a treasure hunt. The map says the treasure is deep und... 0 Lucy's Sleepover - Holly shrinks Lucy down so she can play in the Little Kingdom. She has fun flying on Gaston the Ladybird and is invited to a sleepover at the Little Castle. Gaston Goes to the V... 0 Ben, Holly and their friends go on a snail trek with Miss Jolly. The trek goes well until the snails head straight toward the Elf Farm and Mr Elf’s cabbages… / Naughty Daisy and Poppy magic their t... 0 The Dwarf Mine: Strange holes are appearing throughout the Little Kingdom. It’s the Dwarves, deep underground, digging for treasure! A solution must be found before the Dwarves dig up everything. B... Aliens arrive from Planet Bong to ask the Wise Old Elf to restore their hot and sandy planet by restoring all the plants. / The elves and fairies arrive at Planet Bong and meet The Great Leader, th... 0 King Thistle wants a boiled egg for his breakfast but Mr Elf has forgotten to bring him one. The elves decide to deliver the King the chickens from the Elf Farm so he can have an egg whenever he li... 0 Season Only It is Father's Day in The Little Kingdom and all the dads are given a day off work to go and play together in the meadow. Ben and Holy are surprised to learn that The Wise Old Elf is a dad too, and... 0 Ben and Holly want to play with Gaston the ladybird but he is missing. Nanny Plum uses her magic crystal ball to retrace Gaston’s steps and find his whereabouts...along the way they discover the la... 0 Lucy and her dad are having a quiet, relaxing day boating on the lake. They fish out an old glittery mirror from the bottom of the lake and decide to keep it. Unfortunately the mirror belongs to a ... 0 Father Christmas pays a surprise visit to The Little Kingdom to check on the Christmas preparations. The Elves are busy making all the toys and the Fairies are making all the Christmas decorations.... 0 Redbeard the Elf Pirate sets sail to find the lost city, but soon finds himself in trouble and in need of rescuing. They find him in the most unexpected place! / Granny Thistle comes to visit and g... 0 Unable to pay the elves the fairy kingdom is left without any food. As mone |
"""Barwick Green"" is the name of the title music of which serial drama show?" | Classic BBC Radio Theme ~ The Archers - YouTube Classic BBC Radio Theme ~ The Archers Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Aug 29, 2009 This is "Barwick Green" and is the theme music to the long-running BBC Radio 4 soap opera The Archers. It is a "maypole dance" from the suite My Native Heath, written in 1924 by the Yorkshire composer Arthur Wood, and named after Barwick-in-Elmet. This recording used between 1950 and the 1990s was played by Sidney Torch and his Orchestra The Sunday omnibus broadcast of The Archers starts with a more rustic, accordian -arranged rendition by The Yetties Category |
"Who wrote the books ""In the Night Kitchen"", ""Outside Over There"" & ""Seven Little Monsters""?" | In the Night Kitchen | Day of the Artist Day of the Artist One year, one girl, one painting a day…can she do it? Main menu Day 343- Maurice Sendak- Beautiful Things in the World It’s Day 343 and I have to say that I’m super duper excited about today’s artist. He’s one of my favorite people ever and was such an influence on me as an artist and writer. Please join me in honoring Maurice Sendak today! Maurice Sendak Maurice Sendak Maurice Bernard Sendak (June 10, 1928 – May 8, 2012) was an American illustrator and writer of children’s books. He became widely known for his book Where the Wild Things Are, first published in 1963. Born to Jewish-Polish parents, his childhood was affected by the death of many of his family members during the Holocaust. Besides Where the Wild Things Are,Sendak also wrote works such as In the Night Kitchen and Outside Over There, and illustrated Little Bear. Sendak was born in New York City in the borough of Brooklyn to Polish Jewish immigrant parents named Sadie (née Schindler) and Philip Sendak, a dressmaker. Sendak described his childhood as a “terrible situation” due to the death of members of his extended family during the Holocaust which exposed him at a young age to the concept of mortality. His love of books began when, as a child, he developed health problems and was confined to his bed. He decided to become an illustrator after watching Walt Disney’s film Fantasia at the age of twelve. One of his first professional commissions was to create window displays for the toy store F.A.O. Schwarz. His illustrations were first published in 1947 in a textbook titled Atomics for the Millions by Dr. Maxwell Leigh Eidinoff. He spent much of the 1950s illustrating children’s books written by others before beginning to write his own stories. His older brother Jack Sendak also became an author of children’s books, two of which were illustrated by ‘My Brother’s Book’ by Maurice Sendak, 2013 Maurice in the 1950s. Maurice was the youngest of three siblings. His sister, Natalie, was nine years older than he, and his brother, Jack, was five years older than he. Sendak gained international acclaim after writing and illustrating Where the Wild Things Are, edited by Ursula Nordstrom at Harper & Row. It features Max, a boy who “rages against his mother for being sent to bed without any supper”. The book’s depictions of fanged monsters concerned some parents when it was first published, as his characters were somewhat grotesque in appearance. Before Where the Wild Things Are, Sendak was best known for illustrating Else Holmelund Minarik’s Little Bear series of books. Sendak later recounted the reaction of a fan: A little boy sent me a charming card with a little drawing on it. I loved it. I answer all my children’s letters – sometimes very hastily – but this one I lingered over. I sent him a card and I drew a picture of a Wild Thing on it. I wrote, ‘Dear Jim: I loved your card.’ Then I got a letter back from his mother and she said: ‘Jim loved your card so much he ate it.’ That to me was one of the highest compliments I’ve ever received. He didn’t care that it was an original Maurice Sendak drawing or anything. He saw it, he loved it, he ate it. Where The Wild Things Are- Maurice Sendak Almost fifty years later, School Library Journal sponsored a survey of readers which identified Where the Wild Things Are as top picture book. The librarian who conducted it observed that there was little doubt what would be voted number one and highlighted its designation by one reader as a watershed, “ushering in the modern age of picture books”. Another called it “perfectly crafted, perfectly illustrated … simply the epitome of a picture book” and noted that Sendak “rises above the rest in part because he is subversive”. When Sendak saw a manuscript of Zlateh the Goat and Other Stories, the first children’s book by Isaac Bashevis Singer, on the desk of an editor at Harper & Row, he offered to illustrate the book. It was first published in 1966 and received a Newbery Honor. Sendak was delighted and enthusiastic about the coll |
Who received the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1902 for his work on the transmission of malaria, becoming the first British Nobel laureate? | Ronald Ross - Biographical Ronald Ross The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1902 Ronald Ross Share this: Ronald Ross - Biographical Ronald Ross was born on May 13, 1857, as the son of Sir C.C.G. Ross, a General in the English army. He commenced the study of medicine at St. Bartholomew's Hospital in London in 1875; entered the Indian Medical Service in 1881. He commenced the study of malaria in 1892. In 1894 he determined to make an experimental investigation in India of the hypothesis of Laveran and Manson that mosquitoes are connected with the propagation of the disease. After two and a half years' failure, Ross succeeded in demonstrating the life-cycle of the parasites of malaria in mosquitoes, thus establishing the hypothesis of Laveran and Manson. In 1899 he joined the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine under the direction of Sir Alfred Jones. He was immediately sent to West Africa to continue his investigations, and there he found the species of mosquitoes which convey the deadly African fever. Since then the School has been unremitting in its efforts to improve health, and especially to reduce the malaria in West Africa. Ross' researches have been confirmed and assisted by many distinguished authorities, especially by Koch , Daniels, Bignami, Celli, Christophers, Stephens, Annett, Austen, Ruge, Ziemann, and many others. In 1901 Ross was elected a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and also a Fellow of the Royal Society, of which he became Vice-President from 1911 to 1913. In 1902 he was appointed a Companion of the Most Honourable Order of Bath by His Majesty the King of Great Britain. In 1911 he was elevated to the rank of Knight Commander of the same Order. In Belgium, he was made an Officer in the Order of Leopold II. In 1902 a movement was set on foot to commemorate the valuable services rendered to the School of Tropical Medicine by its originator and Chairman, Sir Alfred Jones, by founding a Chair of Tropical Medicine in University College to be connected with the School. The movement was met with enthusiastic support, and an amount of money was quickly collected sufficient to found «Sir Alfred Jones' Chair of Tropical Medicine». Ross was appointed to the Professorship in 1902 and retained the Chair until 1912, when he left Liverpool, and was appointed Physician for Tropical Diseases at Kings College Hospital, London, a post which he held together with the Chair of Tropical Sanitation in Liverpool. He remained in these posts until 1917, when he was appointed Consultant in Malariology to the War Office, his service in this capacity, and in special connection with epidemic malaria then occurring on combatant troops, being recognized by his elevation to the rank of Knight Commander, St. Michael and St. George, in 1918. He was later appointed Consultant in Malaria to the Ministry of Pensions. In 1926 he assumed the post of Director in Chief of the Ross Institute and Hospital of Tropical Diseases and Hygiene, which had been created by admirers of his work, and he remained in this position until his death. He was also a President of the Society of Tropical Medicine. His Memoirs (London, 1923) were «inscribed to the people of Sweden and the memory of Alfred Nobel». During this active career, Ross' interest lay mainly in the initiation of measures for the prevention of malaria in different countries of the world. He carried out surveys and initiated schemes in many places, including West Africa, the Suez Canal zone, Greece, Mauritius, Cyprus, and in the areas affected by the 1914-1918 war. He also initiated organizations, which have proved to be well established, for the prevention of malaria within the planting industries of India and Ceylon. He made many contributions to the epidemiology of malaria and to methods of its survey and assessment, but perhaps his greatest was the development of mathematical models for the study of its epidemiology, initiated in his report on Mauri |
In the nursery rhyme Who Killed Cock Robin, which animal dug the grave? | Macabre Mother Goose: The Dark Side of Children's Songs Macabre Mother Goose: The Dark Side of Children's Songs Macabre Mother Goose: The Dark Side of Children's Songs As if we need experts to tell us nursery rhymes are downright creepy, folklorists Iona and Peter Opie confirm it in their Oxford English Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes. They call the tunes, most of which made their way into print by the eighteenth century, "fragments of ballads or of folk songs, remnants of ancient custom and ritual and may hold the last echoes of long-forgotten evil." The rhymes were never actually meant for children; many were political statements, couched in enough nonsense to protect the singer from being prosecuted for treason, and set to a fun melody that was easy to remember and pass along. If children overheard, there was no real concern. During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries kids were not treated like kids, but more like "adults in miniature," according to the Opies. But as the rhymes were published for children in popular tomes like Mother Goose and Tommy Thumb's Pretty Song Book, some adults began to fear that happy songs about murder and fatal illnesses might have a negative effect on the playground crowd. As early as the nineteenth century, authors like Samuel Taylor and Sarah Trimmer tried to alter nursery rhymes to make them more suitable to young ears, worried the macabre nature of some songs might inspire sadistic tendencies and create a race of children akin to The Omen. But these authors didn't anticipate the internet, or public libraries for that matter. These are some of the lyrics from nursery rhymes and other children's songs you may have forgotten, you may have never heard, or may have haunted you for years... "Ring 'o Roses"/"Ring Around the Rosie" Ring-a-ring-a-roses, A pocket full of posies Ashes! Ashes! We all fall down. Familiarly known as "Ring Around the Rosie" this nursery rhyme conjures images of laughing children dancing in a circle among scattered flower petals, not people collapsing into death after suffering a plague. But there it is. People (like us) who can't leave well enough alone have long been linking the lyrics to this otherwise sweet rhyme to symptoms of England's Great Plague or the earlier Black Death. In 1665, the bubonic plague struck London hard, killing 20 percent of the population within a year. "Ring o' Roses" is said to indicate a rosy rash that spread across the victims' bodies, while "a pocket full of posies" was used to ward off the smell of disease. Obviously, the "ashes, ashes" that come falling down are the remnants of cremated dead bodies. Other versions replace "ashes, ashes" with sneezing ("A-tishoo! A-tishoo!), another symptom of the plague. While it sounds like a horrifying prospect, many folklorists dismiss the idea. After all, the song was published in Kate Greenaway's 1881 edition of Mother Goose over two hundred years after the plague's reign of terror (and even longer since the Black Death of the 1300s). Also, the so-called rosy rash was only present in extreme cases of the illness. Even Snopes calls the idea preposterous . But you can't unthink it now, can you? "Rock-a-bye Baby" Nothing says sweet dreams like the image of a baby tumbling out of a treetop to his death among the shattered remnants of his cradle, yet the soothing lullaby has become so ingrained in our consciousness we rarely question the shocking nature of the lyrics to "Rock-a-bye Baby," originally titled "Hush-a-bye Baby." Hush-a-bye baby And down will fall baby Cradle and all. But are things really as they seem? Unfortunately, all of the theories are just that — theories. One claims that pilgrims were inspired by the Native American practice of letting their babies be gently rocked to sleep while their cradles rested on tree branches. Another points to an English family who lived in a gigantic yew tree. Then, there was also the political turmoil that surrounded the overthrow of King James II in 1688. But an even stranger answer lies in an ominous warning alongside the first publication of the nu |
Which Scottish socialist was the first leader of the Labour Party and became its first sitting member of parliament in 1900? | History | Scottish Labour Party Scottish Labour Party Members History The story of Scottish Labour begins in April 1888 when Keir Hardie stood in the Mid-Lanark by-election. Hardie, who stood on a platform that included a pledge for stronger regulation of health and safety in the mining industry, the introduction of an eight-hour maximum working day, votes and political rights for women and home rule for Scotland, won only 617 votes. However, by standing against the Conservatives and Liberals, Hardie had given birth to a new and radical force in Scottish politics. Four months after the Mid-Lanark campaign, the Scottish Labour Party was formed, and, one year later, the new party merged with the Independent Labour Party (ILP), which Hardie had a played a key role in creating. The Scottish Trade Union Congress brought together its affiliated unions, the ILP’s Scottish division and associated socialist societies in 1899 to organise for the promotion of representation for working people through the Scottish Workers’ Parliamentary Committee, later reviving the title of Scottish Labour Party. This initiative preceded the creation of the Labour Representation Committee (LRC) in England and Wales in 1900. In 1906, the LRC changed its name to the Labour Party, and three years later, in 1909, the Scottish Labour Party amalgamated with its sister party to create the UK-wide political organisation. The subsequent rise of Labour was relentless. A mere fifteen years after the merger of the Labour Party and Scottish Labour Party, and 35 years after the Mid-Lanark election in which Hardie got a mere 8 per cent of the vote, Labour formed its first minority government, led by a Scot, in 1924. The major advance, however, came at the 1922 general election: Labour won 142 seats and replaced the Liberals as the main opposition, and Labour became the largest single party in Scotland for the first time. Another election followed in December 1923, and Labour’s parliamentary ranks swelled to 191, 35 of whom came from Scotland, enabling Labour to form a government. The government’s life was short-lived – lasting only ten months. But this did not prevent substantial progress. John Wheatley, MP for Glasgow Shettleston, steered through the 1924 Housing Act, legislating for the first major programme of municipal house building. A Scottish Home Rule Bill was introduced by George Buchanan, Labour MP for the Gorbals, though the measure was eventually talked out despite government support for the general principle of the Bill. Twenty years later – after another period of minority government in 1929 – Labour formed its first majority government in July 1945. Prior to this, importantly, Labour politicians played a leading role in Winston Churchill’s cabinet during the Second World War. Labour ministers – including Clement Attlee as Deputy Prime Minister and Ernest Bevin who served as Minister for Labour – were crucial to shoring up the home front, equipping Britain to win not just the war but also the peace. One of the great unsung heroes of the war was the Labour MP for Stirling and Clackmannan West, Tom Johnston, who was Secretary of State for Scotland between 1941 and 1945. He laid the foundations of Scotland's post-war reconstruction by establishing the North of Scotland Hydro Electric Board, the Scottish Council of State and a Council of Industry, as well as laying part of the foundation for Aneurin Bevan’s NHS by accelerating the scale and speed of public investment in hospital construction and staffing The first majority Labour government changed the face of Scotland and Britain. In six short years, Labour introduced the National Insurance Act in 1946; the National Health Service Act in the same year; the Town and Country Planning Act in 1947; the Children Act in1948, establishing a comprehensive childcare service, reforming services providing care to deprived and orphaned children; the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act in 1949; extended the minimum school-leaving age from 14 to 15; and oversaw British withdrawal fr |
How did the world better know actor Carlo Pedersoli who sadly died last week, he is best known for the 16 films he appeared in with Mario Girotti, who used the name Terence Hill? | Spaghetti Western Actor Bud Spencer Dies | TVWeek Spaghetti Western Actor Bud Spencer Dies Jun 28, 2016 • Post A Comment Bud Spencer, an actor and filmmaker who appeared in a number of spaghetti Westerns, died Monday in Rome, BBC News reports. He was 86. The report quotes Spencer’s son saying the actor died peacefully “and did not suffer from pain.” “Spencer, whose real name was Carlo Pedersoli, was known among his fans as the ‘big friendly giant’ of the screen because of his height and weight,” the BBC reports. “The actor, who was also a professional swimmer, appeared in more than 20 films from the 1950s to the 1980s.” Spencer, who was Italian, often appeared as “part of a double act alongside Terence Hill — whose real name was Mario Girotti,” the report notes. Spencer’s movies included “Double Trouble,” “Go For It,” “Ace High,” “They Call Me Trinity” and “A Friend is a Treasure.” Here’s a compilation of Bud Spencer “highlights” consisting mainly of fight sequences, with the bulk of the dialogue in Italian … |
Polaris or the north star, is the brightest star in which constellation? | The North Star: How to Find Polaris Start Over | More Quizzes Polaris Physical Facts Polaris is located at a distance of 434 light-years from Earth and has luminosity nearly 4,000 times that of our sun. Polaris shines at 2nd magnitude. On this astronomers’ scale, smaller numbers represent brighter objects, with the brightest stars and planets in the night sky at around magnitude zero or even negative magnitudes. The North Star it is a “pulsing” star, a Cepheid variable , which appears to vary in brightness ever so slightly – only one tenth of a magnitude – over a time frame of just under four days. If you have a small telescope and train it on Polaris, you just might notice a tiny companion star (called Polaris B) shining at 9th magnitude with a pale bluish tint. This companion was first sighted by Sir William Herschel in 1780 (just a year later, Herschel would discover the planet Uranus). Astronomers believe that the two stars – A and B – are separated by about 2,400 astronomical units – one astronomical unit (a.u.) being the average distance of the sun to the Earth. The orbital period of the two stars may number in the many thousands of years. In 1929, by studying the spectrum of Polaris, a third companion star (Polaris C) was discovered. This one, a white dwarf, lies only 18.5 a.u. from Polaris A (about the same distance of the planet Uranus from our sun). Its extreme closeness to the far more brilliant Polaris A explains why it went unseen for so long. Using the North Star as a Guide Exactly where you see Polaris in your northern sky depends on your latitude. From New York it stands 41 degrees above the northern horizon, which also corresponds to the latitude of New York. Since 10 degrees is roughly equal to your clenched fist held at arm’s length, from New York Polaris would appear to stand about “four fists” above the northern horizon. At the North Pole, you would find it overhead. At the equator, Polaris would appear to sit right on the horizon. So if you travel to the north, the North Star climbs progressively higher the farther north you go. When you head south, the star drops lower and ultimately disappears once you cross the equator and head into the Southern Hemisphere. And always keep this fact in mind: Polaris is more accurate than any compass. A compass is subject to periodic variations and can only show you the direction of the lines of the strongest magnetic force for a particular spot and for a particular time. But even Polaris isn’t positioned exactly due north. Only about 0.7 degree separates Polaris from the pivot point directly in the north – called the North Celestial Pole – around which the stars go daily. In case you’re wondering, 0.7 degree amounts to less than the apparent width of 1½ full moons. Guardians of the Pole Aside from the North Star the two stars at the front of the Little Dipper’s bowl are the only ones readily seen. These two are often referred to as the “Guardians of the Pole” because they appear to march around Polaris like sentries; the nearest conspicuously bright stars to the celestial pole except for Polaris itself. Columbus mentioned these stars in the log of his famous journey across the ocean and many other navigators have found them useful in measuring the hour of the night and their place upon the sea by their position relative to Polaris. The brightest Guardian is Kochab, a second magnitude star with an orange hue. The other Guardian goes by an old Arabian name, Pherkad – the “Dim One of the Two Calves.” Pherkad is indeed dimmer than Kochab, shining at third magnitude. Not the only North Star There is a famous Shakespeare quote that has Julius Caesar stating, “I am constant as the northern star.” But in reality, Polaris is not really constant, at least over a time span measured over centuries, for it will not always be our North Star. Like a spinning top that wobbles due to a force called torque, our spinning earth is also subject to torque that is caused by the gravitational forces of the sun and moon. As a result the earth’s axis wobbles (called prec |
In which year of the 1930’s did Fred Perry first win the Wimbledon men’s singles title? | History - 1930s - The Championships, Wimbledon 2017 - Official Site by IBM READ MORE 1931: Sidney Wood The 1931 Men’s Championship final has a sad place in Wimbledon’s distinguished history in being the only one never to have taken place. In what was to have been an all-American affair between Davis Cup team-mates and good friends Sidney Wood and Frank Shields, the 19-year-old Wood was handed the trophy without having to swing a racket when Shields was forced to withdraw from what should have been his great day after damaging a knee in his semi-final victory over Jean Borotra. Wood had made his Wimbledon debut as a 15-year-old in 1927, gathering a mere five games in losing his first-round match against Rene Lacoste and 1931 was his first Wimbledon since that miserable occasion. Seeded seventh, he dropped only two sets in reaching the semi-finals, where he saw off the challenge of a bright English 22-year-old called Fred Perry in four sets. It was to be, in effect, the match which won him the title. 1933: Jack Crawford v Ellsworth Vines Having won the 1932 Wimbledon men’s crown on debut at 21, the tall Californian Ellsworth Vines was a hot favourite to repeat that success at the 1933 Championships. With his centre-parted hair, long-sleeved shirts buttoned at the wrists and old-fashioned square-headed racket, his opponent in the final, Jack Crawford, was a throwback to the more leisurely, elegant days of tennis, but there was nothing old-fashioned about his game, or his tactics. Battered by the Vines serve, which produced 11 winning games to love, Crawford clung on grimly. The Australian edged through in the second 11-9 and won the third easily, only to drop the fourth. In the fifth set, Crawford abandoned his defensive tactics, began rushing the net and won the title 4-6, 11-9, 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 by breaking the Vines serve to love. It has deservedly taken its place as one of the finest ever Wimbledon finals, and proved a popular victory for the first Australian champion since Gerald Patterson 11 years earlier. 1935: Helen Wills Moody v Jacobs The dazzling 1920s achievements of Suzanne Lenglen at Wimbledon were soon matched, and then exceeded, by Helen Wills Moody, a Californian the media nicknamed “Miss Poker Face”, whose eight Wimbledon singles titles remained a women’s record until Martina Navratilova hove into sight in the 1990s. It was the misfortune of another Californian, Helen Jacobs, to have a career which ran parallel to the world’s greatest. Jacobs was the victim in four of Wills Moody’s last five Wimbledon finals, but none could have been more disappointing than the 1935 final. Wills Moody was short of practice and seeded only fourth when she arrived in search of her seventh Wimbledon. Having dropped the second set Wills Moody was rattled and went match point down at 2-5 in the deciding set, saving it when Jacobs netted a wind-affected smash. Inevitably from there, Wills Moody surged home 6-3, 3-6, 7-5. The following year provided consolation of sorts for Jacobs. With Wills Moody absent, she won her only Wimbledon. 1936: Fred Perry’s third title Fred Perry’s achievement in winning Wimbledon in three successive years still shines beacon-bright. When he pulled off the first hat-trick of titles it marked a quarter of a century since Britain’s previous men’s winner, Arthur Gore in 1909 (the year Fred was born), and since then 75 years have passed without a British men’s champion. The fact all three of Perry’s victories were achieved in straight sets was testimony to a fitness regime, which included training with the Arsenal football team, and the first was possibly the most impressive when in the 1934 final he overcame the defending champion Jack Crawford 6-3, 6-0, 7-5. Gottfried von Cramm, the first German to reach a Wimbledon men’s final, was Perry’s 6-2, 6-4, 6-4 victim in the 1935 final, but there was concern when von Cramm defeated Perry in the 1936 French Open final. Aided by the knowledge that the German was carrying a leg injury, though, Perry swept home 6-1, 6-1, 6-0. And after winning the US title two months |
Detective Richard Poole until his death, and following that detective Humphrey Goodman, have both been the main protagonists in which BBC drama series? | European Detective Series: UK Part 6 Miscellaneous - TV.com European Detective Series: UK Part 6 Miscellaneous 0 We are finally wrapping up the posts on the UK part of my European detective series. This country really has been an adventure for me and I do hope you liked it too! For the first five UK posts I used categories that seemed appropriate to me, but any categorisation of course is arbitrary. But using the ones I did, there were some that for me just did not fit into any of those categories and those series are the ones I will cover in this post. It is a melting pot of detectives, but I just liked them. They are different and should get as much or even more attention the the other ones. I do understand that some might have been part of another post, but for some reason I had decided not to do it. As UK series go, some have had only a few episodes, even if they’ve been aired over a few years and some have become cult classics. But before I start, my usual request. If you liked reading this post, please give it a heart. It is the reward for us (non-paid amateur) writers who try to make this site more fun for us all. In this way we know it is appreciated what we do and we will keep on writing. Last time we visited the UK part 5 Non English (and Irish) and as said, we now will move on to those series that drifted around in my detective landscape without a place to settle down. The singing detective (1986). is a (mini) series about mystery writer Philip E. Marlow (Michael Gambon) who is thrown into a personal crisis by the latest manifestation of the disease that has plagued his life, psoriatic arthropathy, a chronic skin and joint disease. It partially cripples his hands and feet and makes it even more difficult for him to write. As he is in constant pain, having a fever and refusing to take his medication, Marlow falls into a fantasy world involving his novel called ‘The Singing Detective’. It’s an escapist adventure about a detective (also named ‘Philip Marlow’) who sings at a dance hall and takes the jobs ‘the guys who don't sing’ won't take. In the reality, writer Marlow also experiences flashbacks to his childhood in rural England, and his mother's life in wartime London. It is a dark themed series that even has been the topic of papers on psychoanalytic subjects. But even we ‘normal’ viewers will just love it. The series is notable for its use of 1940s-era music, often incorporated into surreal musical numbers. It ranks 20th on the British Film Institute's list of the 100 Greatest British Television Programmes. Dirk Gently (2010-2012) stars Stephen Mangan (whom we know from Episodes) as holistic detective Dirk Gently and Darren Boyd as his sidekick Richard MacDuff. This series has a lot of comic touches and even some science fiction themes such as time travel and artificial intelligence. The are based upon the book of one of my favourite comic SciFi writers: Douglas Adams, who also wrote ‘The HitchHikers Guide To The Galaxy’. Remember May 25th is Towel Day ( Towel Day page and the Wiki page). Dirk Gently operates his Holistic Detective Agency based on the "fundamental interconnectedness of all things", which relies on random chance methods to uncover connections between seemingly-unrelated cases. Methods Dirk uses are for example "Zen navigation" (following people or vehicles who look like they know where they are going, in the hope that they will lead somewhere you want to be) or throwing a dart at a board of words to select the direction of his detection. By following up on apparently random occurrences and whims, Dirk discovers connections between seemingly unrelated cases and often produces surprising results. Space Precinct (1994 - 1995) was created by Gerry Anderson who also gave us Space: 1999, UFO and Thunderbirds. I was at the first presentation at the SciFi Worldcon in Glasgow in 1995 and I was very excited to see the series. It was a mix of science fiction and police procedural that combined elements of Anderson's previous series but with an added dash of Law & Order and Dragnet. The series is set in |
Which legendary rock band was formed in 1973 by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young? | AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young sick, band may have to call it quits, reports say | Fox News AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young sick, band may have to call it quits, reports say Published April 15, 2014 AC/DC lead vocalist Brian Johnson (L) and Angus Young perform at the O2 Millennium Dome stadium in London April 14, 2009. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor (BRITAIN ENTERTAINMENT) - RTXDZMR Is AC/DC going to have to call it quits? The Sydney Morning Herald reports that founding member, Malcolm Young, 61, has returned to Australia with his family. "He is believed to be unable to continue playing, although there has not been any explanation why," the Herald reports. Lead singer Brian Johnson told a Florida radio station earlier this year: "One of our boys was pretty ill, so we didn't like to say anything, and we're very private about things like this, so we didn't wanna say anything. And he's a very proud man." Australian radio personality Peter Ford reportedly said “we may not hear them perform or record ever again,” and their record label has not been answering calls or emails. But Johnson also said this year that the band was recording new material and could go on tour to celebrate their 40th anniversary. They had reportedly booked studio time in Vancouver in May. And a source close to the band told Billboard magazine that for now, the reports of the legendary rock band's demise are just rumors. AC/DC was formed by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young in 1973. Their hits included "Highway to Hell," "Back in Black," and "For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)." Advertisement |
The Kingdom of Navarre is the setting for which one of Shakespeare’s plays? | Shakespeare's Plays Shakespeare's Plays Before the publication of the First Folio in 1623, nineteen of the thirty-seven plays in Shakespeare's canon had appeared in quarto format. With the exception of Othello (1622), all of the quartos were published prior to the date of Shakespeare's retirement from the theatre in about 1611. It is unlikely that Shakespeare was involved directly with the printing of any of his plays, although it should be noted that two of his poems, Venus and Adonis and The Rape of Lucrece were almost certainly printed under his direct supervision. Here you will find the complete text of Shakespeare's plays, based primarily on the First Folio, and a variety of helpful resources, including extensive explanatory notes, character analysis, source information, and articles and book excerpts on a wide range of topics unique to each drama. Tragedies The story of Mark Antony, Roman military leader and triumvir, who is madly in love with Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt. Earliest known text: First Folio (1623). Coriolanus (1607-1608) The last of Shakespeare's great political tragedies, chronicling the life of the mighty warrior Caius Marcius Coriolanus. Earliest known text: First Folio (1623). Hamlet (1600-1601) Since its first recorded production, Hamlet has engrossed playgoers, thrilled readers, and challenged actors more so than any other play in the Western canon. No other single work of fiction has produced more commonly used expressions . Earliest known text: Quarto (1603). Although there were earlier Elizabethan plays on the subject of Julius Caesar and his turbulent rule, Shakespeare's penetrating study of political life in ancient Rome is the only version to recount the demise of Brutus and the other conspirators. Earliest known text: First Folio (1623). The story of King Lear, an aging monarch who decides to divide his kingdom amongst his three daughters, according to which one recites the best declaration of love. Earliest known text: Quarto (1608). Macbeth (1605-1606) Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's most stimulating and popular dramas. Renaissance records of Shakespeare's plays in performance are scarce, but a detailed account of an original production of Macbeth has survived, thanks to Dr. Simon Forman . Earliest known text: First Folio (1623). Othello (1604-1605) Othello, a valiant Moorish general in the service of Venice, falls prey to the devious schemes of his false friend, Iago. Earliest known text: Quarto (1622). Celebrated for the radiance of its lyric poetry, Romeo and Juliet was tremendously popular from its first performance. The sweet whispers shared by young Tudor lovers throughout the realm were often referred to as "naught but pure Romeo and Juliet." Earliest known text: Quarto (1597). Written late in Shakespeare's career, Timon of Athens is criticized as an underdeveloped tragedy, likely co-written by George Wilkins or Cyril Tourneur. Read the play and see if you agree. Earliest known text: First Folio (1623). Titus Andronicus (1593-1594) A sordid tale of revenge and political turmoil, overflowing with bloodshed and unthinkable brutality. The play was not printed with Shakespeare credited as author during his lifetime, and critics are divided between whether it is the product of another dramatist or simply Shakespeare's first attempt at the genre. Earliest known text: Quarto (1594). Histories One of Shakespeare's most popular plays, featuring the opportunistic miscreant, Sir John Falstaff. Earliest known text: Quarto (1598). This is the third play in the second tetralogy of history plays, along with Richard II, Henry IV, Part 1, and Henry V. Earliest known text: Quarto (1600). Henry V is the last in the second tetralogy sequence. King Henry is considered Shakespeare's ideal monarch. Earliest known text: Quarto (1600). The first in Shakespeare's trilogy about the War of the Roses between the houses of Lancaster and York. Earliest known text: First Folio (1623). Part two of Shakespeare's chronicle play. Based on Hall's work, the play contains some historical inaccuracies. Earli |
What are measured and classified on the Saffir-Simpson scale? | Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale Climatology | Names | Wind Scale | Extremes | Models | Breakpoints The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane's sustained wind speed. This scale estimates potential property damage. Hurricanes reaching Category 3 and higher are considered major hurricanes because of their potential for significant loss of life and damage. Category 1 and 2 storms are still dangerous, however, and require preventative measures. In the western North Pacific, the term "super typhoon" is used for tropical cyclones with sustained winds exceeding 150 mph. Category Types of Damage Due to Hurricane Winds 1 64-82 kt 119-153 km/h Very dangerous winds will produce some damage: Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to roof, shingles, vinyl siding and gutters. Large branches of trees will snap and shallowly rooted trees may be toppled. Extensive damage to power lines and poles likely will result in power outages that could last a few to several days. 2 83-95 kt 154-177 km/h Extremely dangerous winds will cause extensive damage: Well-constructed frame homes could sustain major roof and siding damage. Many shallowly rooted trees will be snapped or uprooted and block numerous roads. Near-total power loss is expected with outages that could last from several days to weeks. 3 |
Which Spanish confectionary company’s logo was designed in 1969 by artist Salvador Dalí? | Salvador Dalí's Real Masterpiece: The Logo For Chupa Chups Lollipops | Co.Design | business + design Salvador Dalí's Real Masterpiece: The Logo For Chupa Chups Lollipops Working at a cafe table for an hour, Salvador Dalí managed to design a logo that’s sold billions. Recent posts Follow The Life Of Plastic In Photos, From The Factory To The Ocean This Company Is Challenging Apple's Design Empire With A $129 Computer William Gibson's "Neuromancer" Gets A Cover Made With--What Else?--Code Everything Is Awful So Let's All Escape To This Treehouse For Grown-Ups Belinda Lanks 03.08.12 9:22 AM Salvador Dalí, the wacky surrealist known for his signature pointy mustache and painting melting clocks, was also graphic designer behind the classic Chupa Chups—an enduringly sweet, bright rendition of a daisy. The Catalan lollipop made its first appearance in 1958, when the company founder Enric Bernat hatched the idea of placing a bonbon on a stick. He called the product "GOL," imagining the candy as a soccer ball and the open mouth a net. It didn’t go over well. So Bernat hired an ad agency that renamed his product "Chupa Chups" (from the Spanish chupar, meaning "to suck"). All that was left was the branding. In 1969 , Bernat complained about what he had while having coffee with his artist friend—none other than Salvador Dalí. You need a logo?! According to lore , the painter went to work immediately, doodling for an hour on newspapers that were laying around. Dalí's version masterfully integrated the wordmark into the daisy design, and has hardly changed since. And Phaidon points us to one subtle, extremely smart feature of the design: Acutely aware of presentation, Dalí insisted that his design be placed on top of the lolly, rather than the side, so that it could always be viewed intact. It’s proved to be one of the most enduring pieces of branding ever and one that’s still used today, four billion sales later. What would induce the famous artist to take on such a project? Dinero. The guy rarely turned it down, causing surrealist poet André Breton to nickname him "Avida Dollars"—an anagram of Dalí's name that roughly translates to "eager for cash." [Image: p4nc0np4n ] Never miss a story. |
Which principality has been ruled by the Grimaldi dynasty since 1419ad? | Monaco - Grimaldi Family / History / About Monaco / Site officiel de Monaco Grimaldi Family Grimaldi Family In 1997, the Principality of Monaco celebrated the 700 year reign of the Grimaldi dynasty. It all began on January 8, 1297 when the Guelf François Grimaldi dressed as a Franciscan monk, seized the fortress protecting the famous rock of Monaco and the port of Hercules. Surmounting the trials and tribulations of history and throughout the dark periods of foreign domination, the Principality has managed to affirm its identity and preserve its independence throughout the centuries due to the wise guidance of its Princes. The Grimaldi dynasty has bequeathed Lords and then Princes to the Principality, illustrious in their many domains, who wrote the most enticing pages in the history of Monaco. To cite but a few: Rainier I, General Admiral of France; Honore II, the first Prince of Monaco at the origins of the most important treaties with France; Louis I, Ambassador to the Holy See under Louis XIV; Antoine I, grand patron of the arts; Charles III, founder of Monte-Carlo; Albert I, renowned as the father of oceanography; Louis II, the soldier Prince; and Rainier III, the builder Prince. Since 2005, H.S.H. Prince Albert II – already known as the green Prince for his interest in the environment – has been leading the Principality into the 21st century with the support of His sisters H.R.H. The Princess of Hanover and H.S.H. Princess Stephanie. In 2010, Prince Albert announced his engagement to Ms. Charlene Wittstock.The wedding will be celebrated in Monaco in July 2011. To learn more about the Grimaldi Family, please visit www.monaco-consulate.com Choose your language Sitemap Welcome to Monaco. A Riviera gem. An international cultural center for ballet, opera, music, theater and exhibitions. A place where great minds meet for business at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco. Experience heart-stopping sports action at Monaco's F1 Grand Prix and Tennis Masters and at the tables of the Casino de Monte-Carlo... or retreat to our luxurious spas (Les Thermes Marin, ESPA, Les Cinq Mondes, Willow Stream). World-class hotels (including the Hotel de Paris, Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo, Fairmont Monte Carlo, Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel, Le Meridien Beach Plaza, Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel, Port Palace Monaco and the Hotel Hermitage) host the world's most discerning guests. Find an address |
"Which French Post-Impressionist painter produced the works ""Surprised!"", ""In a Tropical Forest"", ""Combat of a Tiger and a Buffalo"" and ""The Football Players""?" | 1000+ images about Henri Rousseau on Pinterest | Henri rousseau, Rainforests and Moma Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Henri Rousseau Henri Julien Félix Rousseau (May 21, 1844 – September 2, 1910) was a French Post-Impressionist painter in the Naïve or Primitive manner.He was also known as Le Douanier (the customs officer), a humorous description of his occupation as a toll collector.Ridiculed during his lifetime, he came to be recognized as a self-taught genius whose works are of high artistic quality. 84 Pins70 Followers |
The city of London in Ontario, Canada stands on which river? | London, Ontario - Western University London, Ontario London, Ontario Credit: Story Box Productions Since 1878, the fortunes of Western University and the City of London have been indelibly linked. Western has grown into London's fourth largest employer, home to 4,000 full-time faculty and staff, 35,000 students and 306,000 alumni around the world who are forever connected to the City. The university's teaching, research and service missions encompass a wide range of activities that are an integral part of the London community. Our commitment to London has been steadfast for more than 130 years, and will be absolute for the next 130 years and beyond. Be sure and explore our city. The City Explore London Set in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, London is the region’s economic, entertainment and cultural hub. With a population of more than 366,000, London is Canada’s 11th largest city and an ideal environment to work, play and live. Big enough for the ‘big city’ experience, but still far more affordable in comparison with many other Canadian cities, London boasts an extensive educational and health care community, while providing the safe and clean atmosphere of a small community. Visit the City of London website. Seasons We may be in Canada, but we experience four distinct seasons, ranging from hot, breezy summers to colourful autumns to crisp, snowy winters to refreshing springs. Each brings with it its own beauty and opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. No matter, pick a time of year and you’ll discover London is always busy – be it skiing on Boler Mountain, skating on local outdoor ice rinks or taking a quick trip to nearby beaches including Grand Bend and Port Stanley. Cultural Vitality See What's On Now From Museum London to the main stage of The Grand Theatre , the arts thrive in nearly every corner of the city. London put down its creative roots early, over the years nurturing a heart and soul that has produced some great Canadian talent in both the visual and performing arts. Revolutionary artists like Jack Chambers and Greg Curnoe; performers like actors Kate Nelligan, Ryan Gosling and Oscar-winning screenwriter and director Paul Haggis; dancer Evelyn Hart and musician Guy Lombardo. Today, a new generation of musicians, artists and entertainers of all sorts fuel the city’s tradition of artistic excellence. After Hours Downtown London Shopping. Movies. Theatre. Dancing. London always has something going on. Year-round, London has numerous festivals and cultural events, including Snowfest, Sunfest, Rock the Park, London Film Festival and World Beat and Jazz weekends. Considered a sporting hub, London has hosted the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Summer Paralympics and the World Lacrosse Championships. Richmond Row, one of the city’s most interesting shopping districts, features more than 200 businesses catering to your every need. Richmond Row is also home to a lively nightlife scene, including night club entertainment, live theatre and jazz as well as casual and fine dining. Sports and Concerts What's on Today Budweiser Gardens is a 10,000-seat, multi-purpose facility focused on major touring acts and sports. Headliners have included Kings of Leon, Sarah McLachlan, The Black Keys, and Kid Rock. It is also home to the London Knights, Ontario Hockey League and Memorial Cup champions. Family Life Things to Do With Kids From Storybook Gardens and the London Regional Children’s Museum to East Park and Fanshawe Pioneer Village , opportunity abounds to keep the family entertained. With several family-friendly services including a variety of schools, health care facilities, after-school and special needs programs, children's camps and community centres, London provides parents, both current and expecting, a safe and desirable community to raise a family. Forest City Blaze Your Trail London manages more than 200 parks. They range from major urban city-wide parks such as the 140-hectare Springbank Park to more intimate neighbourhood green spaces that may be just a small oasis of native species plantings. There are also spec |
Who wrote the novel Thus Spoke Zarathustra? | SparkNotes: Thus Spoke Zarathustra: Summary Thus Spoke Zarathustra Context Characters and Terms The novel opens with Zarathustra descending from his cave in the mountains after ten years of solitude. He is brimming with wisdom and love, and wants to teach humanity about the overman. He arrives in the town of the Motley Cow, and announces that the overman must be the meaning of the earth. Mankind is just a bridge between animal and overman, and as such, must be overcome. The overman is someone who is free from all the prejudices and moralities of human society, and who creates his own values and purpose. The people on the whole seem not to understand Zarathustra, and not to be interested in the overman. The only exception is a tightrope walker who has fallen and who dies shortly thereafter. At the end of his first day among people, Zarathustra is saddened by his inability to move this "herd" of people in the marketplace. He resolves not to try to convert the multitudes, but rather to speak to those individuals who are interested in separating themselves from the herd. The bulk of the first three parts is made up of individual lessons and sermons delivered by Zarathustra. They cover most of the general themes of Nietzsche's mature philosophy, though often in highly symbolic and obscure form. He values struggle and hardship, since the road toward the overman is difficult and requires a great deal of sacrifice. The struggle toward the overman is often symbolically represented as climbing a mountain, and the light-hearted free spirit of the overman is often represented through laughter and dance. Zarathustra is harshly critical of all kinds of mass movements, and of the "rabble" in general. Christianity is based upon a hatred of the body and of this earth, and an attempt to deny them both by believing in the spirit and in an afterlife. Nationalism and mass politics are also means by which weary, weak, or sick bodies try to escape from themselves. Those who are strong enough, Zarathustra suggests, struggle. Those who are not strong give up and turn to religion, nationalism, democracy, or some other means of escape. The culmination of Zarathustra's preaching is the doctrine of the eternal recurrence, which claims that all events will repeat themselves again and again forevermore. Only the overman can embrace this doctrine, since only the overman has the strength of will to take responsibility for every moment in his life and to wish nothing more than for each moment to be repeated. Zarathustra has trouble facing the eternal recurrence, as he cannot bear the thought that the mediocrity of the rabble will be repeated through all eternity without improvement. In Part IV, Zarathustra assembles in his cave a number of men who approximate, but who do not quite attain the position of the overman. There, they enjoy a feast and a number of songs. The book ends with Zarathustra joyfully embracing the eternal recurrence, and the thought that "all joy wants deep, wants deep eternity." More Help |
In which British city is the Royal Northern College of Music? | Royal Northern College of Music Concert at Sheremetev Palace | British Council Royal Northern College of Music Concert at Sheremetev Palace Contact us call our office Monday 31 March 2014 - 00:00 Sheremetev Palace, St.Petersburg On Monday 31 March Mikhail and Elena Nemtsovi present a celebratory concert on behalf of the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) at Sheremetev Palace. Cellist Mikhail and pianist Elena, known collectively as the Nemtsov Duo, will perform works by British composer Benjamin Britten and Russia’s Dmitry Shostakovich The special concert is offered as a gift from Manchester (home of the RNCM) to its twin city of St. Petersburg. PROGRAMME |
First Impressions was the original title of which Jane Austen novel? | Jane Austen's original title for the novel was First Impressions - GCSE English - Marked by Teachers.com Jane Austen's original title for the novel was First Impressions Extracts from this document... Introduction Jane Austen's original title for the novel was First Impressions. What role do first impressions play in Pride and Prejudice? First impressions play a very important role in Pride and Prejudice. The narrative describes how the prejudices and first impressions (especially those dealing with pride) of the main characters change throughout the novel. From the beginning of the book in chapter 1, we see that Mrs. Bennet lives in a mercenary society where her whole life revolves around money. This shows in her eagerness to meet Bingley. She is obsessed with her daughters getting married - she does not care for their happiness. Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley are both introduced in chapter 3 at the ball. ...read more. Middle Elizabeth and many of the other characters see Darcy as proud. "The gentlemen pronounced him to be a fine figure of a man, the ladies declared he was much handsomer than Mr. Bingley, and he was looked at with great admiration for about half the evening, till his manners gave a disgust which turned the tide of his popularity; for he was discovered to be proud, to be above his company, and above being pleased; and not all his large estate in Derbyshire could then save him from having a most forbidding, disagreeable countenance, and being unworthy to be compared with his friend." It is not only what she believes to be pride in Darcy's character that makes her judge him harshly, but also her prejudice against him because of the lies Wickham has told her. ...read more. Conclusion He is also prejudiced against Elizabeth's family. The above are only a few of the major examples of first impressions, prejudice and pride in the novel, as these themes recur throughout the story. Characters besides Darcy are also accused of having too much pride, such as Bingley's sisters, Miss Darcy, Lady Catherine and others. There are also discussions about pride between Elizabeth and Darcy. Characters are also described as being proud on certain occasions. For example, Mrs. Bennet is described as visiting her married daughters with pride, and Elizabeth is said to be proud of Darcy because of what he had done for Lydia. Prejudice is illustrated not only in Elizabeth's behavior, but in Darcy's and Lady Catherine's reactions to the status of Elizabeth's family as well. ?? ?? ?? ?? David Hall 11s ...read more. The above preview is unformatted text This student written piece of work is one of many that can be found in our GCSE Jane Austen section. Found what you're looking for? Start learning 29% faster today 150,000+ documents available |
In the world of technology how is Moving Picture Experts Group Audio Layer 3 better known? | MP3 (MPEG Layer III Audio Encoding) MP3 (MPEG Layer III Audio Encoding) Other facets: unitary, binary, symbolic Last significant FDD update: 2012-03-02 Draft status: Full Identification and description Full name MP3 (common name). MPEG Layer III audio encoding is defined in two ISO/IEC specification families (MPEG-1: 11172-3 and MPEG-2: 13818-3). Description MP3 compression employs perceptual coding, an approach based on psychoacoustic models that permit the codec to discard or reduce the precision of audio components that are less audible to human hearing. The three classes of audio compression associated with MPEG-1 and -2 specifications are known as Layers I, II, and III; MP3 is shorthand for Layer III. Each higher level designation increases the trade-off between increased syntax and coding complexity and improved coding efficiency. An MP3 file created with a bitrate of 128 kbit/s by about 1/11 the size of an uncompressed LPCM file at compact disk levels of quality (44.1 kHz, 16 bits deep). An MP3 file can also be recorded at higher or lower bit rates, with higher or lower resulting quality.See Notes for more information. Production phase Other file or wrapper formats, not documented at this time Local use LC experience or existing holdings MP3_ENC in MP3_FF , used extensively as a service format for American Memory. Used as the accepted format for electronic registration of sound recordings by the U.S. Copyright Office in the CORDS online registration support system (late 1990s, early 2000s), and likely to be used in successor copyright-related systems. LC preference General preference for preservation-oriented recorded sound is WAVE_LCPM . For compressed sound, MP3 is acceptable, especially at data rates of 128 Kb/s (mono) or 256 Kb/s (stereo) or higher. Sustainability factors Disclosure Open standard. Developed by the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG), Coding of audio, picture, multimedia and hypermedia information. Documentation (1) MPEG-1: ISO/IEC 11172-3. Information technology -- Coding of moving pictures and associated audio for digital storage media at up to about 1,5 Mbit/s -- Part 3: Audio. (2) MPEG-2: ISO/IEC 13818-3. Information technology -- Generic coding of moving pictures and associated audio information -- Part 3: Audio. These specifications describe the syntax and semantics for three classes of compression methods known as Layers I, II, and III. MP3 is Layer III. See list of ISO documents in Format specifications below; see also MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 . Adoption Widely adopted for World Wide Web dissemination and playback on specialized devices. Many software tools exist for encoding and decoding. Licensing and patents Various authorities cite a number of patent claims associated with MP3; see for example A Big List of MP3 Patents (and supposed expiration dates) (consulted in March 2008). The practical impact of these claims is not clear to the compiler of this document. Transparency History The following was paraphrased from the Wikipedia article (consulted February 28, 2012): MP3 was designed by the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) as part of its MPEG-1 standard and later extended in MPEG-2 standard. The first MPEG audio subgroup included engineers from Fraunhofer IIS, University of Hannover, AT&T-Bell Labs, Thomson-Brandt, CCETT, and others. MPEG-1 Audio (MPEG-1 Part 3), which included MPEG-1 Audio Layer I, II and III was approved as a committee draft of ISO/IEC standard in 1991, finalized in 1992, and published in 1993 (ISO/IEC 11172-3:1993). Backwards compatible MPEG-2 Audio (MPEG-2 Part 3) with additional bit rates and sample rates was published in 1995 (ISO/IEC 13818-3:1995). Format specifications ISO/IEC 11172-3:1993. Information technology -- Coding of moving pictures and associated audio for digital storage media at up to about 1,5 Mbit/s -- Part 3: Audio. Describes syntax and semantics for three classes of compression methods known as Layers I, II, and III. ISO/IEC 11172-3:1993/Cor 1:1996 ISO/IEC 13818-3 (Second edition, 1998). Information technology -- |
In Norse mythology who was the god of beauty, innocence, peace, and rebirth? | Students of Occult History Students of Occult History Norse Gods The Gods of the Norsemen This is a list of Norse gods and goddesses that are in Norse mythology. Divided between the Æsir and the Vanir, and sometimes including the jötnar (giants), the dividing line between these groups is less than clear. However, it is usually accepted that the Æsir (including Óðinn, Þórr and Týr) were warrior gods, while the Vanir (mainly Njörðr, Freyja and Freyr) were fertility gods. Various other groups of beings, including elves, dwarves and jötnar were probably minor gods, and might have had small cults and sacred places devoted to them. The gods and their function Baldr - God of beauty, innocence, peace, and rebirth. Consort: Nanna. Dead, killed by Hodr. His death began Ragnarok Borr - Father of Óðinn, Vili and Ve. Consort: Bestla Bragi - God of poetry,music and the harp. Consort: Iðunn. Dead, killed in the Dwarven tusk boar battle at Ragnarok. Búri - The first god and father of Borr. Dagr - God of the daytime, son of Delling and Nótt. Delling - God of dawn and father of Dagr by Nótt. Eir - Goddess of healing. Forseti - God of justice, peace and truth. Son of Baldr and Nanna. Fitch - God of ruling and arbitration. Son of Eir and Gmot." Freya - Goddess of love, fertility, and battle. Consort: Óðr. Committed Suicide during Ragnarok. Freyr - God of fertility. Consort: Gerð. Dead, killed by Surtr in Ragnarok. Frigg - Goddess of marriage and motherhood. Consort: Óðinn Can also be pronounced Frigga Fulla - Frigg´s handmaid. Gmot - God of the moon. Brother of Re`es and Weth. Gefjun - Goddess of fertility and plough. Hel - Queen of Neifelheim, the Norse underworld. Heimdallr (Rígr) - One of the Æsir and guardian of Ásgarð, their realm.. Killed by Loki. Hermóðr - The heroic son of OdinTried to rescue Balder. Hlín - Goddess of consolation and protection. Höðr - God of winter. Killed by Vali. Hœnir - The silent god. Iðunn - Goddess of youth. Consort: Bragi. Jörð - Goddess of the Earth. Mother of Þórr by Óðinn. Kvasir - God of inspiration. Killed by Dwarves. Lofn - Goddess of forbidden loves. Loki - Trickster and god of mischief . Consort: Sigyn (also called Saeter). Killed by Heimdall. Magni-god of strength.Son of Thor. Máni - God of Moon. Mímir - Óðinn´s uncle. Decapitated by Vanir. Nanna - An Ásynja married with Baldr and mother to Forseti. Died because of Baldur's death. Nerþus - A goddess mentioned by Tacitus. Her name is connected to that of Njörðr. Njörðr - God of sea, wind, fish, and wealth. Killed in Ragnarok. Nótt - Goddess of night, daughter of Narvi and mother of Auð, Jörð and Dagr by Naglfari, Annar and Delling, respectively. Odin The "All Father" (The Ruler of the gods). Swallowed by Fenrir. Sága - An obscure goddess, possibly another name for Frigg. Ran-god of the ocean |
The U.S. horseracing Triple Crown is a title awarded to a three-year-old Thoroughbred horse who wins the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and which other race? | Triple Crown | American horse racing | Britannica.com American horse racing Sir Barton Triple Crown, in American horse racing , championship attributed to a three-year-old Thoroughbred that in a single season wins the Kentucky Derby , the Preakness Stakes , and the Belmont Stakes . It had long been considered one of the most coveted and celebrated achievements in all of sports , but with the sharp decline of horse racing’s popularity by the beginning of the 21st century, the Triple Crown became less prestigious in the eyes of the general sporting public. However, it is still an elusive achievement: since 1875, the first year in which all three races were in existence simultaneously, only 11 horses have accomplished the feat. Rachel Alexandra (right), ridden by Calvin Borel, clearing the pack to win the 2009 Preakness … Nick Wass/AP Efforts to cluster races along the lines of the British Triple Crown began after the American Civil War . In 1875 Meriwether Lewis Clark, Jr. —the founder of Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby—tried to promote a Triple Crown centred around his Derby . At the turn of the 20th century, race organizers in New York focused on three contests that took place in that state. These efforts failed owing to provincialism among the racing entities, with each one insisting that its own events were preeminent. In fact, it was a long time before the socialites of the Eastern states, who largely controlled the sport, would even allow their horses to run in the “West” at Churchill Downs. It was this stubborn attitude, along with a belief that the Derby was raced too early in the year—before young three-year-old horses had fully matured—that impelled owner Samuel Riddle to keep the great Man o’ War out of the Kentucky Derby in 1920, thereby denying him a probable Triple Crown. The concept of an American Triple Crown was popularized in great part through the writings of Charles Hatton, a columnist for the Daily Racing Form. He frequently used the term triple crown in reference to the three races in the 1930s, and as the term caught on, more and more owners and trainers began to prepare specifically for these contests. By the 1940s, newspapers were routinely using the term. The Triple Crown title was formally proclaimed in December 1950 at the annual awards dinner of the Thoroughbred Racing Associations in New York and retroactively awarded to Sir Barton , the first horse to win all three races (1919). The title was then given to subsequent pre-1950 winners at following annual dinners of the organization. Similar Topics |
Kampala is the capital city of which country? | Kampala | national capital, Uganda | Britannica.com national capital, Uganda Moroto Kampala, capital and largest city of Uganda . It occupies a series of hills at an elevation of about 3,900 feet (1,190 metres) and is situated in the southern part of the country, just north of Lake Victoria . Kampala lies just north of Mengo, the capital of the kingdom of Buganda in the 19th century. It was selected in 1890 by Capt. Frederick (later Lord) Lugard as the headquarters of the Imperial British East Africa Company. Lugard’s fort on Old Kampala Hill remained the Ugandan colonial administrative headquarters until 1905, when it was moved to Entebbe . In 1962 Kampala (a municipality since 1949) became the capital of independent Uganda. Parliamentary and commercial buildings, industry, and residential areas are separated into sectors. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Rubaga Cathedral in Kampala, Uganda. Picturepoint, London Situated in the country’s most prosperous agricultural section, Kampala exports coffee, cotton, tea, tobacco, and sugar. Although second industrially to Jinja (40 miles [64 km] east-northeast), the city has numerous food, metal-products, and furniture enterprises and a tractor-assembly plant. It is the headquarters for most of Uganda’s large firms and the chief market for the Lake Victoria region. Kampala has a technical institute and is the seat of Makerere University , which was founded in 1922 and became a university college in 1949 and a university in 1970; for many years it was the only such educational institution in East Africa . Kampala also has the Uganda Museum. The city is home to several mosques (including the white Kibuli Mosque), Hindu temples, and Christian churches (notably Namirembe Anglican Cathedral and Rubaga and St. Peter’s Roman Catholic cathedrals). Kampala is the hub of the nation’s road network and lies on the railway from Kasese to Mombasa, Kenya . It is also served by Port Bell (6 miles [10 km] east) on Lake Victoria and by Uganda’s international airport at Entebbe (21 miles [34 km] south-southwest). Pop. (2008 est.) 1,480,200. Learn More in these related articles: in Uganda |
Which book features the battle of the cowshed? | SparkNotes: Animal Farm: Chapter IV Animal Farm Chapter V Summary By late summer, news of Animal Farm has spread across half the county. Mr. Jones lives ignominiously in Willingdon, drinking and complaining about his misfortune. Mr. Pilkington and Mr. Frederick, who own the adjoining farms, fear that disenchantment will spread among their own animals. Their rivalry with each other, however, prevents them from working together against Animal Farm. They merely spread rumors about the farm’s inefficiency and moral reprehensibility. Meanwhile, animals everywhere begin singing “Beasts of England,” which they have learned from flocks of pigeons sent by Snowball, and many begin to behave rebelliously. At last, in early October, a flight of pigeons alerts Animal Farm that Mr. Jones has begun marching on the farm with some of Pilkington’s and Frederick’s men. Snowball, who has studied books about the battle campaigns of the renowned Roman general Julius Caesar, prepares a defense and leads the animals in an ambush on the men. Boxer fights courageously, as does Snowball, and the humans suffer a quick defeat. The animals’ losses amount only to a single sheep, whom they give a hero’s burial. Boxer, who believes that he has unintentionally killed a stable boy in the chaos, expresses his regret at taking a life, even though it is a human one. Snowball tells him not to feel guilty, asserting that “the only good human being is a dead one.” Mollie, as is her custom, has avoided any risk to herself by hiding during the battle. Snowball and Boxer each receive medals with the inscription “Animal Hero, First Class.” The animals discover Mr. Jones’s gun where he dropped it in the mud. They place it at the base of the flagstaff, agreeing to fire it twice a year: on October 12th, the anniversary of the Battle of the Cowshed—as they have dubbed their victory—and on Midsummer’s Day, the anniversary of the Rebellion. Analysis This chapter extends the allegory of the Russian Revolution to Russia’s interwar period. The spread of Animalism to surrounding farms evokes the attempts by Leon Trotsky to establish communism as an international movement. Trotsky believed, as did Karl Marx, that communism could only achieve its goals if implemented on a global scale, and he devoted much of his formidable intelligence and eloquence to setting off what Western leaders later called the “Domino Effect.” The Domino Effect, or Domino Theory, posited that the conversion or “fall” of a noncommunist state to communism would precipitate the fall of other noncommunist governments in nearby states. Presidents Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson used this theory to justify their military involvement in Greece, Turkey, and Vietnam—countries they hoped to “save” from the spread of communism. In Animal Farm, the proprietors of the neighboring farms fear a similar contagion, which we might term the “Snowball Effect.” Just as the West tried to discredit Russian communism, so do Mr. Pilkington and Mr. Frederick spread disparaging rumors about Animal Farm. Just as diplomatic skirmishes between the West and Russia ended up bolstering Trotsky and his allies, the armed skirmish between humans and animals ends up strengthening the animals’ hold on the farm. In this chapter, Orwell makes masterful use of irony, an important component of satirical writing, to illustrate the gap between what the animals are fighting for and what they believe they are fighting for. All of the animals—except Mollie—fight their hardest in the Battle of the Cowshed, but as Chapter III demonstrates, they do not fully understand the ideals for which they fight, the principles that they defend. In putting all of their energies toward expelling the humans, the animals believe that they are protecting themselves from oppression. In reality, however, they are simply and unwittingly consolidating the pigs’ power by muting the primary threat to the pigs’ regime—the human menace. Moreover, though the animals are prepared to give their lives in defense of Animal Farm, they appear unprepared to deal with the co |
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"Who was known as ""The Father of Antiseptic Surgery""?" | Joseph Lister (1827-1912) Select from the menus below to find out more about a particular person. Joseph Lister (1827-1912) Add image to my collection Joseph Lister is the surgeon who introduced new principles of cleanliness which transformed surgical practice in the late 1800s. We take it for granted that a surgeon will guard a patient's safety by using aseptic methods. But this was not always the case, and until Lister introduced sterile surgery, a patient could undergo a procedure successfully only to die from a postoperative infection known as ‘ward fever’. Born in Essex, Lister was interested in surgery from an early stage - he was present at the first surgical procedure carried out under anaesthetic in 1846. Lister continued his studies in London and passed his examinations, becoming a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1852. He was recommended to visit Professor of Clinical Surgery James Syme (1799-1870) in Edinburgh and became his dresser, then house surgeon and then his son-in-law. Lister moved to Glasgow in 1860 and became a Professor of Surgery. He read Pasteur's work on micro-organisms and decided to experiment with using one of Pasteur's proposed techniques, that of exposing the wound to chemicals. He chose dressings soaked with carbolic acid (phenol) to cover the wound and the rate of infection was vastly reduced. Lister then experimented with hand-washing, sterilising instruments and spraying carbolic in the theatre while operating, in order to limit infection. His lowered infection rate was very good and Listerian principles were adopted throughout many countries by a number of surgeons. Lister is now known as the ‘father of antiseptic surgery’. |
Who wrote The Charlie Chan detective novels? | Charlie Chan (Character) - Biography biography The content of this page was created by users. It has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff. Warning! This character biography may contain plot spoilers. Visit our Character Biography Help to learn more. Character Biography History Discuss The character of Charlie Chan was created by author Earl Derr Biggers, who wrote several mystery novels featuring the character. Biggers based Charlie Chan in part on a Honolulu police officer named Chang Apana. Both the character of Charlie Chan and the real-life Chang Apana worked in Honululu and were accomplished, respected police officers of Chinese descent, but the similarities seem to end there. The first screen appearances of Charlie Chan were in silent serials and the character also had a small role in the 1929 early talkie "Behind That Curtain." In 1931, Fox studios cast Warner Oland as Charlie Chan, who had previous experience playing Asian roles. For the most part, Warner Oland played Chan as a soft-spoken, polite detective, an aspect that was noticeably different from Earl Derr Biggers' original, more assertive Charlie Chan. However, Chan's wise proverbs and powers of deduction remained much the same in the films as they were in the novels. Warner Oland had a very successful run as Charlie Chan from 1931-37, and starred in perhaps the most acclaimed Chan film, "Charlie Chan at the Opera," co-starring Boris Karloff. The character of Chan was unique; he had no trouble coming up with wise proverbs or sayings for any situation. An example of one of his sayings- "Politeness is the golden key that opens many doors." He was often underestimated, even by members of the police force, and always came out ahead, no matter what people thought of him. This was a step forward for people of Chinese descent, because there had previously never been a Chinese character in movies that was not a villain or a negative stereotype. Warner Oland visited Shanghai, and was thought by many to really be Chinese, a testament to his believability in the role of Charlie Chan. One of the elements that made the series so popular was the addition of Charlie Chan's enthusiastic Americanized sons, played mainly by Asian actors Keye Luke, Sen Yung, and Benson Fong. Their amateur detective work and comedic chemistry with their onscreen "dad" was a key addition to the films' success. Warner Oland died suddenly of pneumonia in 1938, and there was uncertainty whether or not the role of Chan could be re-cast. The Charlie Chan film series was very popular for 20th Century Fox, so they decided to continue with the series and cast Sidney Toler as Chan. Toler played Chan more assertively than Warner Oland had and was a hit with fans of the series, continuing the Fox films successfully until 1942. 20th Century Fox dropped the film series, but Sidney Toler, who gained the screen rights to the character of Charlie Chan from Earl Derr Biggers' widow, was able to continue in the role of Charlie Chan at Monogram studios, starting with "Charlie Chan in the Secret Service" in 1944. Sidney Toler continued in the role until 1947, when he died of colon cancer (then known as intestinal cancer). Monogram studios still had a successful series on their hands, and they were eager to re-cast Chan. Roland Winters quickly got the role (he was cast even before the studio executives saw the film of his screen test). Although a capable actor, many felt that Roland Winters was miscast as Charlie Chan. He did not really look Chinese and was nearly the same age as Keye Luke, who played his son in the last two Chan films. He played Chan until 1949's "The Sky Dragon," the last film in the series. Page last updated by dannymike , 9 years ago |
Which traditional books of the Bible are no longer in the modern versions? | FAQ-Misc I have an article on my web site at http://bible-truth.org/Apocrypha.html titled "The Apocryphal Books - Are they lost books of the Bible?" This explains in some detail why no Bible believing church or Christians accept the Apocryphal books as inspired of God. Answer: I have not heard of the HCSB so I did a little research. What I found is that this translation is based on the same Greek text (NT) as all the modern translations. Holman makes the following statement. "The textual base for the New Testament [NT] is the Nestle-Aland Novum Testamentum Graece, 27th edition, and the United Bible Societies' Greek New Testament, 4th corrected edition. The text for the Old Testament [OT] is the Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia, 5th edition." (http://www.biblegateway.com/versions/Holman-Christian-Standard-Bible-HCSB/ ) It is not then based on the TR and the Majority text, but on the corrupt mss of Alpeh, A, B and a handful of other Eastern mss, which are clearly corrupted. I would think that if someone did a careful comparison the same problems as with the NIV, etc would be present. If you want a accurate and trustworthy text...the KJV is still the translation to use. |
Who was the architect of the Albert Memorial in Kensington gardens? | The Albert Memorial - Kensington Gardens - The Royal Parks The Albert Memorial The Albert Memorial The Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens is one of London's most ornate monuments. It commemorates the death of Prince Albert in 1861 of typhoid. The Albert Memorial is located in Kensington Gardens on Albert Memorial Road opposite the Royal Albert Hall. It is one of London's most ornate monuments, designed by George Gilbert Scott. Unveiled in 1872, The Albert Memorial commemorates the death of Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband, who died of typhoid fever at the age of 42. Influenced by the series of 13th Century Eleanor Crosses (Charing Cross perhaps being the most famous) and other statues in Edinburgh and Manchester, the Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens is one of the grandest high-Victorian gothic extravaganzas anywhere. Officially titled the Prince Consort National Memorial, it celebrates Victorian achievement and Prince Albert's passions and interests. The memorial shows Prince Albert holding the catalogue of the Great Exhibition, held in Hyde Park in 1851, which he inspired and helped to organise. Marble figures representing Europe, Asia, Africa and America stand at each corner of the memorial, and higher up are further figures representing manufacture, commerce, agriculture and engineering. Yet further up, near the top, are gilded bronze statues of the angels and virtues. All around the base of the memorial the Parnassus frieze depicts celebrated painters, poets sculptors, musicians and architects, reflecting Albert's enthusiasm for the arts. There are 187 exquisitely carved figures in the frieze. |
Name the year: Britain joins the Common Market, the Cod war begins and Red Rum wins his 1st Grand National. | Today in History - AccuWeather.com Forums Today in History Historic events on August 3 8 - Roman Empire general Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. 435 - Deposed Patriarch of Constantinople Nestorius, considered the originator of Nestorianism, was exiled by Byzantine Emperor Theodosius II to a monastery in Egypt. 881 - Battle at Saucourt: French King Louis III beats the Vikings 1108 - Louis VI, "the Fat One," King of France, crowned 1312 - Power of Luik Patriarch murders over 200 1492 - All Jews are expelled from Spain 1492 - Columbus sets sail from Palos, Spain for "Indies" 1527 - First known letter was sent from North America by John Rut while at St. John's, Newfoundland. 1529 - "Ladies' Peace" (treaty of Cambrai)-emperor Charles V & King French I 1557 - Dutch States-General meet at Valenciennes 1596 - David Fabricius discovers light variation of Mira (1st variable star) 1635 - The third of the Tokugawa shoguns, Iemitsu, establishes the system of alternate attendance (sankin kotai) by which the feudal daimyō are required to spend one year at Edo Castle in Tokyo and one year back home at their feudal manor, while their families remained in Tokyo as virtual political hostages. (Traditional Japanese Date: June 21, 1635). 1640 - 2,000 men VOC-army surrounds the city of Malakka 1640 - Zorilla's "Bire el Ojo," premieres in Toledo 1645 - Battle of Allersheim: French defeat Bavarians 1650 - Viceroy Willem II & Amsterdam reach accord about standing army 1676 - Nathaniel Bacon publishes "Declaration of People of Virginia" 1678 - Robert LaSalle builds 1st ship in America, Griffon 1692 - Battle at Steenkerke: French beat English/Dutch army 1704 - English/Dutch fleet under Rooke/Callenburgh occupy Gibraltar 1708 - Battle at Trencs�n: Austria beats Hungarian rebellion army 1745 - Bonnie Prince Charlie lands on Eriskay, Hebrides 1778 - Teatro alla Scala opens in Milan 1797 - Emperor Francis I permits Jews who served in military in "Countries of Bohemian Crown" to marry non Jews 1829 - Gioacchino Rossini's "William Tell," premieres in Paris 1833 - HMS Beagle reaches river mouth of Rio Negro 1852 - 1st intercollegiate rowing race, Harvard beats Yale by 4 lengths 1855 - Rotterdam-Gouda railway opens 1860 - American Canoe Association founded at Lake George NY 1860 - The Second Maori War begins in New Zealand. 1861 - Federal fleet bombs Galveston Texas 1863 - Governor Seymour asks Lincoln to suspend draft in NY 1863 - Saratoga Racetrack (NY) opens 1864 - Battle of Mobile AL 1881 - Boers signs Convention of Pretoria: Transvaal semi-autonomous 1881 - US Nation Lawn Tennis Association removes "Nation" from name 1882 - Congress passes 1st law restricting immigration 1897 - John McNally's musical "Good Mr Best," premieres in NYC 1900 - Firestone Tire & Rubber Company founded. 1904 - British journalist Francis Younghusband visits forbidden city Lhasa 1906 - Wash Natl's pitcher Tom Hughes hits HR to win his own game 1-0 in 10th 1913 - Wheatland Hop Riot 1914 - 1st seaworthy ship through Panama Canal 1914 - Belgium rejects demand to allow free crossing for German army 1914 - French fleet sails to North-Africa 1914 - German battle cruiser Goeben leaves Messina 1914 - Germany invades Belgium & declares war on France in WW I 1914 - Great Britain declares war on Germany 1914 - Turkey signs military pact with Germany 1914 - World Alliance for Promoting Intl Friendship through Churches forms 1914 - Yankee catcher Nunamaker throws out 3 would be stealers in 1 inning 1921 - 1st aerial cropdusting (Troy Ohio to kill caterpillars) 1921 - Due to a technicality, 8 Chicago White Sox accused in Black Sox scandal are acquited, however Landis throws them out of baseball 1923 - Baseball games cancelled following the death of President Harding 30th US President Calvin Coolidge 1923 - VP Calvin Coolidge becomes 30th president 1924 - Cyclist Piet Moeskops regains world sprint championist 1925 - Last US troops leave Nicaragua (there since 1912) 1926 - Traffic lights installed on Piccadilly Circus 1928 - Ray Barbuti saves US team from defeat in Amste |
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Tony Gallagher is the editor of which Daily Newspaper? | Tony Gallagher | News UK Tony Gallagher Editor in Chief, The Sun Tony Gallagher became Editor in Chief of The Sun in September 2015. Born in London Tony attended Finchley Catholic High School, read English at Bristol, then took the newspaper journalism course at City University in London. He trained at the Southern Evening Echo in Southampton before joining the leading agency South West News Service in Bristol. A highly regarded reporter, Tony is a former news editor of the Daily Mail, and was instrumental in the launch of the Mail Online. He left in 2006 to join The Daily Telegraph as head of news. In 2009, as deputy editor, he helped lead the infamous MPs’ expenses scandal coverage and later that year was made editor. Tony joins The Sun from the Daily Mail where he has been Deputy Editor since 2014. A West Ham fan and amateur cook, Tony is married with three children. |
Which Premier League football team has a red hart on its club badge (it looks like a moose)? | stumbleupon Email Comment In the modern era clubs logos have grown in importance. Whilst club crests traditionally were just used to display a team’s name, colors, and occasionally their motto, mascot and/or a local landmark, more recently, an effective logo can be crucial for brand recognition and growth. We see many clubs redesigning their logos in light of the global business that the Premier League has become. Although a distinctive and effective logo can be important, it is a worry that some clubs are so willing to sacrifice history, heritage and tradition. After all, it is those things which make the Premier League and English football so great. Obviously, there is a great deal of subjectivity with regards to which club’s have the best and worst logos, although some are rather more unanimous. While several clubs in the Premier League have been around a long time, the league as we now know it has only been around for under 25 years. Some logos have more history than others, so the history behind them was taken into consideration. Some of the newer teams though have in fact produced some beauties. Each logo is ranked largely upon its aesthetic merits, with aspects such as historical relevance also being accounted for. As well as ranking all 20 of the Premier League badges, there is also some information on each club’s crest history, and how their current incarnation came into being. Here is the ranking of all 20 Premier League logos. Please share your thoughts on what you think the best logo is and maybe give it your own ranking if you’re up for it. 20. Watford via deviantart.net Premier League new-boys Watford will be hoping that their first season in the top flight for nine years will be a positive one, but they certainly finish last in the list of Premier League logos. Watford are a club with an intriguing history of identities, having changed colors, nicknames and logos more than most British clubs. They have played in blue, white, red, gold and today, yellow, their nicknames have ranged from the Brewers, the Hornets and the Yellow Army and their logo has been equally adaptable. The current incarnation is an unusual hart (a male red deer) – which is often confused for a moose or deer – on a black and yellow background. 19. Bournemouth via skysports.com Another promoted team, Bournemouth are genuine Premier League minnows. This season is Bournemouth’s first ever campaign in the Premier League, having spent the vast majority of their existence in the third and fourth tier of the English football league. Much of Bournemouth’s current identity began in 1972, when the club became AFC Bournemouth, changing their kit and logo. Bournemouth changed their kit to red and black stripes, based on A.C. Milan, and those colors can be seen in the background of their logo, as well as a footballer, who is supposed to represent former player Dickie Dowsett, heading the ball. It’s a quirky design but they haven’t quite pulled it off. 18. Stoke City via wikimedia.org Now Premier League stalwarts, during their time in the Premier League, Stoke have been criticized for their lack of invention and creativity at times, and that could certainly apply to the club’s logo. The current logo which has been in use since 2001 is painfully unimaginative, with just three red stripes on a white background, with the clubs name ‘Stoke City’ at the top, and their nickname ‘The Potters’ at the bottom. Perhaps with the arrival of Mark Hughes and a different style of play it is time for revolution off the pitch too, and a new logo, especially since Stoke had some far more interesting designs prior to their 2001 incarnation. 17. Newcastle United via wikimedia.org There’s a lot on the Newcastle United badge, so let’s have a quick run through. Modeled on the city’s coat of arms, the two sea-horses on either side representing Newcastle’s strong connection with the sea, while the castle on the top is a throwback to Newcastle’s Norman keep. In the center, the black and white stripes are in reference to the club’s famous striped shirt of the same colors. While |
Who was die leader of the gunpowder plot? | BBC - History - The Gunpowder Plot The Gunpowder Plot By Bruce Robinson Last updated 2011-03-29 The failed plot to assassinate James I and the ruling Protestant elite would, however unfairly, taint all English Catholics with treason for centuries to come. Who were the conspirators and what did they hope to achieve? On this page Print this page Disillusionment Spying and shoot-outs, treachery and torture, not to mention gruesome deaths. The Gunpowder Plot has it all. Why were Catholics so bitter, and what did they hope to achieve? The year 1603 marked the end of an era. After 45 years on the English throne, Elizabeth I was dying. All signs suggested her successor would be James VI of Scotland, the son of Mary Queen of Scots - the queen who had been executed in 1587 on Elizabeth's orders. English Catholics were very excited. They had suffered severe persecution since 1570, when the Pope had excommunicated Elizabeth, releasing her subjects from their allegiance to her. The Spanish Armada of 1588 had made matters worse. To the Tudor State, all Catholics were potential traitors. They were forbidden to hear Mass, forced instead to attend Anglican services, with steep fines for those recusants who persistently refused. Yet rumours suggested James was more warmly disposed to Catholics than the dying Queen Elizabeth. His wife, Queen Anne of Denmark, was a Catholic, and James himself was making sympathetic noises. The crypto-Catholic Earl of Northumberland sent one of his staff, Thomas Percy, to act as his agent in Scotland. Percy's reports back optimistically suggested that Catholics might enjoy protection in James' England. The early signs were encouraging. Upon his accession as James I of England (VI of Scotland), the new king ended recusancy fines and awarded important posts to the Earl of Northumberland and Henry Howard, another Catholic sympathiser. This relaxation led to considerable growth in the number of visible Catholics. Trying to juggle different religious demands, James was displeased at their increasing strength. The discovery in July 1603 of two small Catholic plots did not help. Although most Catholics were horrified, all were tainted by the threat of treason. Yet rumours suggested James was more warmly disposed to Catholics than the dying Queen Elizabeth. The situation deteriorated further at the Hampton Court Conference of January 1604. Trying to accommodate as many views as possible, James I expressed hostility against the Catholics in order to satisfy the Puritans, whose demands he could not wholly satisfy. In February he publicly announced his 'utter detestation' of Catholicism; within days all priests and Jesuits had been expelled and recusancy fines reintroduced. Although bitterly disappointed, most English Catholics prepared to swallow the imposition of the fines, and live their double lives as best they could. But this passive approach did not suit all. Robert Catesby was a devout Catholic and familiar with the price of faith. His father had been imprisoned for harbouring a priest, and he himself had had to leave university without a degree, to avoid taking the Protestant Oath of Supremacy. Yet he possessed immense personal magnetism, crucial in recruiting and leading his small band of conspirators. Top The plotters The lower ground floor vault of the House of Lords where the gunpowder was stored © Their first meeting was on 20 May 1604. Catesby was joined by his friends Thomas Wintour, Jack Wright and Thomas Percy at the Duck and Drake, in the Strand. The fifth person was Guy Fawkes. Originally from York, he had been recruited in Flanders, where he had been serving in the Spanish Army. They discussed their plan to blow up Parliament House, and shortly afterwards leased a small house in the heart of Westminster, installing Fawkes as caretaker, under the alias of John Johnson. With Parliament successively postponed to 5 November 1605, over the following year the number of plotters gradually increased to ten. Robert Keyes, Robert Wintour, John Grant and Kit Wright were all relatives, by blood or marriag |
What flavour is the liqueur Kahlua? | Original Coffee Liqueur - Kahlúa Home Classic Drinks About Products Tiny rebellions KAHLÚA ORIGINAL Coffee Liqueur Originating in Mexico, Kahlúa has become the number one selling coffee liqueur in the world. Ever since 1936, Kahlua stands for a rich heritage – full of diversity and color – something truly unique. Kahlua Original Coffee Liqueur is the hero ingredient in many cult cocktails and drinks, to name a few: White Russian, Espresso Martini, Mind Eraser. It will turn the average evening into a fun and different social highlight. TASTING NOTES Its deep brown color is attractive and deep. Kahlúa Original Coffee Liqueur offers enticing scents of bittersweet coffee bean and roasted chestnut and multilayered flavors of black coffee and sweet butter. Allergens: No allergens |
"Which chemical element has a name meaning ""Devil's Copper"" in German?" | Nickel, Chemical Element - water, uses, elements, metal, gas, number, name, symbol PRONUNCIATION NI-kul Nickel is classified as a transition metal. Transition metals are elements between Groups 2 (metals) and 13 (non-metals) in the periodic table. The periodic table is a chart that shows how chemical elements are related to one another. Nickel is closely related to iron, cobalt, copper, and zinc. These metals are close to nickel in the periodic table. Discovery and naming The study of metals was difficult for early chemists. Many metals looked very similar. They also acted very much like each other chemically. Nickel was one of the metals about which there was much confusion. Copper miners were confused about nickel and copper because they both occurred in ores with a green tint. But copper ores reacted differently to heat than did nickel ores. This confusion led to the choice for nickel's name. But cobalt miners were confused too. Some ores of nickel also look like cobalt ores. But these ores did not react chemically in the same way either. Cobalt mine owners called the "misbehaving" ores of nickel "cobalt which had lost its soul." Swedish mineralogist Axel Fredrik Cronstedt (1722-65) was the first person to realize that nickel was a new element. In 1751, he was given a new mineral from a cobalt mine near the town of Hälgsingland, Sweden. While Cronstedt thought the ore might contain cobalt or copper, his tests produced a surprising result. He found something in the mineral that did not act like cobalt, copper, or any other known element. Cronstedt announced that he had found a new element. He used a shortened version of Kupfernickel for the name of the new element. He called it nickel. Physical properties Nickel is a silvery-white metal. It has the shiny surface common to most metals and is both ductile and malleable. Ductile means capable of being drawn into thin wires. Malleable means capable of being hammered into thin sheets. Its melting point is 1,555°C (2,831°F) and its boiling point is about 2,835°C (5,135°F). The density of nickel is 8.90 grams per cubic centimeter. Nickel is only one of three naturally occurring elements that is strongly magnetic. The other two are iron and cobalt. But nickel is less magnetic than either iron or cobalt. Chemical properties Nickel is a relatively unreactive element. At room temperature, it does not combine with oxygen or water or dissolve in most Nickel samples. acids. At higher temperatures, it becomes more active. For example, nickel burns in oxygen to form nickel oxide (NiO): It also reacts with steam to give nickel oxide and hydrogen gas: Occurrence in nature Nickel makes up about 0.01 to 0.02 percent of the Earth's crust. It ranks about 22nd among the chemical elements in terms of abundance in the Earth's crust. Nickel is thought to be much more abundant in the Earth's core. In fact, many experts believe that the core consists almost entirely of iron and nickel. One argument for this belief is the presence of nickel in meteorites. Meteorites are pieces of rock or metal from space that fall to the Earth's surface. Meteorites often contain a high percentage of nickel. The most common ores of nickel include pentlandite, pyrrhotite, and garnierite. The element also occurs as an impurity in ores of iron, copper, cobalt, and other metals. The United States' only nickel mine is located in Riddle, Oregon. In 1996, the mine produced 15,070 tons of nickel. By comparison, Russia produced 230,000 tons of nickel in the same year. Russia is the world's largest producer of nickel Other major nickel producers are Canada (183,059 tons in 1996), New Caledonia (142,200 tons), Australia (113,134 tons), and Indonesia (90,000 tons). The largest single deposit of nickel is located at Sudbury Basin, Ontario, Canada. The deposit was discover |
Where in Paris would you find The Richelieu Wing, The Sully Wing and The Napoleon Hall? | More The Louvre Museum in Paris is structured like an upside-down "U". At the far back is the Sully Wing. To the left is the Richelieu Wing and on the right is the Denon Wing . The glass pyramid is located at the centre of the "U". Each of the three wings has four floors: Rez-de-Chaussee (ground floor - first floor) Entresol (mezzanine above the ground floor) 1er Etage (second floor) |
Which city is situated at the confluence of the Eden and Caldew rivers? | The City Of Carlisle - ROBLOX Join Group The City Of Carlisle ■■★☆★▬▬ The City Of Carisle▬▬★☆★■ Carisle is a city and the county town of Cumbria. Historically in Cumberland, it is also the administrative centre of the City of Carlisle borough in North West England. Carlisle is located at the confluence of the rivers Eden, Caldew and Petteril, 10 miles (16 km) south of the Scottish border. Founded by Lord Somersby (James Somersby)the city stands tall today. ■▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬■ [Current Year] 1804 AD [Controlled by] the Empire of Great Britain [Current Governor] LegoRaf223 (Lord Somersby) [Builders] LegoRaf22(More Coming) [Founders] LegoRaf223 [King of Great Britain] King George III ■▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬■ [NOTE] The Deputy Acting Governor Is Only Granted Power When The Governor And The Deputy Governor Are Away. |
What is the better known name of the Nuffield Radio Astronomy Laboratories? | Jodrell Bank | Define Jodrell Bank at Dictionary.com Jodrell Bank noun 1. site of a radio astronomy observatory (Nuffield Radio Astronomy Laboratories) in NE Cheshire, England, that operates a 250-foot (76-meter) radio telescope. Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for Jodrell Bank Expand British Dictionary definitions for Jodrell Bank Expand noun 1. an astronomical observatory in NW England, in Cheshire: radio telescope with a steerable parabolic dish, 75 m (250 ft) in diameter 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 |
In the human body, what is the 'Trachea more commonly known as? | The Trachea (Human Anatomy): Picture, Function, Conditions, and More Human Anatomy Picture of the Trachea © 2014 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. The trachea, commonly known as the windpipe, is a tube about 4 inches long and less than an inch in diameter in most people. The trachea begins just under the larynx (voice box) and runs down behind the breastbone (sternum). The trachea then divides into two smaller tubes called bronchi: one bronchus for each lung. The trachea is composed of about 20 rings of tough cartilage. The back part of each ring is made of muscle and connective tissue. Moist, smooth tissue called mucosa lines the inside of the trachea. The trachea widens and lengthens slightly with each breath in, returning to its resting size with each breath out. Trachea Conditions Tracheal stenosis: Inflammation in the trachea can lead to scarring and narrowing of the windpipe. Surgery or endoscopy may be needed to correct the narrowing (stenosis), if severe. Tracheoesophageal fistula : An abnormal channel forms to connect the trachea and the esophagus. Passage of swallowed food from the esophagus into the trachea causes serious lung problems. Tracheal foreign body: An object is inhaled (aspirated) and lodges in the trachea or one of its branches. A procedure called bronchoscopy is usually needed to remove a foreign body from the trachea. Tracheal cancer: Cancer of the trachea is quite rare. Symptoms can include coughing or difficulty breathing. Tracheomalacia: The trachea is soft and floppy rather than rigid, usually due to a birth defect. In adults, tracheomalacia is generally caused by injury or by smoking. Tracheal obstruction: A tumor or other growth can compress and narrow the trachea, causing difficulty breathing. A stent or surgery is needed to open the trachea and improve breathing. Trachea Tests Flexible bronchoscopy : An endoscope (flexible tube with a lighted camera on its end) is passed through the nose or mouth into the trachea. Using bronchoscopy, a doctor can examine the trachea and its branches. Rigid bronchoscopy : A rigid metal tube is introduced through the mouth into the trachea. Rigid bronchoscopy is often more effective than flexible bronchoscopy, but it requires deep anesthesia. Computed tomography ( CT scan ): A CT scanner takes a series of X-rays, and a computer creates detailed images of the trachea and nearby structures. Magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI scan ): An MRI scanner uses radio waves in a magnetic field to create images of the trachea and nearby structures. Chest X-ray : A plain X-ray can tell if the trachea is deviated to either side of the chest. An X-ray might also identify masses or foreign bodies. |
Who had a number one hit in 1961 with Runaway? | The Official 60's Site-The Number 1 Hits of 1961 The Number 1 Hits of 1961 2. Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean 11/06 3. Runaway by Del Shannon 4/24 4. Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert Orchestra 1/09 5. Pony Time by Chubby Checker 2/27 6. The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens 12/18 7. Blue Moon by The Marcels 4/03 8. Take Good Care Of My Baby by Bobby Vee 9/18 9. Calcutta by Lawrence Welk Orchestra 2/13 10. Runaround Sue by Dion 10/23 11. Michael by The Highwaymen 9/04 12. Travelin' Man by Ricky Nelson 5/29 13. Quarter To Three by U.S. Bonds 6/26 14. Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles 10/09 15. Surrender by Elvis Presley 3/20 16. Will You Love Me Tomorrow by The Shirelles 1/30 17. Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe 5/22 18. Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes 12/11 19. Wooden Heart by Joe Dowell 8/28 20. Moody River by Pat Boone 6/19 21. Running Scared by Roy Orbison 6/05 |
Turkish Van, Ragamuffin and Devon Rex are all breeds of which animal? | Ragamuffin | Cats 101 | Animal Planet Ragamuffin show more details show less details The Ragamuffin is a breed of domestic cat that is notable for their friendly personalities and thick, rabbit-like fur. Related Videos |
What was the name of Americas answer to Alf Garnett? | Warren Mitchell, 89, proto-Archie Bunker "Alf Garnett" in UK TV's "Till Death Us Do Part" - Google Groups Warren Mitchell, 89, proto-Archie Bunker "Alf Garnett" in UK TV's "Till Death Us Do Part" Showing 1-1 of 1 messages QWhttp:// www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11996002/Warren-Mitchell-obituary.html Warren Mitchell - obituary Actor best-known for playing the irascible, bald-headed bigot Alf Garnett in the television comedy series Till Death Us Do Part 2:19PM GMT 14 Nov 2015 Warren Mitchell, who has died aged 89, was the actor who created the monstrous Alf Garnett; the balding bigot with his Kipling moustache and West Ham scarf became the vehicle for some of the most iconoclastic satire ever seen on television. Indeed, so believable was Mitchell in the role that he was regularly congratulated on his views by those members of the public who were precisely the target of him and writer Johnny Speight. The character first appeared in 1965 as "Alf Ramsey" in a one-off BBC play by Speight. Mitchell, not yet 40, was the third choice for the part; the first was Peter Sellers. Alf's convictions were made apparent from the first line as he looked as his watch while Big Ben struck 10: "That blaaady, Big Ben... fast again." A series, Till Death Us Do Part, began the next year and ran until 1975. Each week, from his armchair, docker Alf would treat all within earshot to his substantial prejudices, his favoured topics being race, permissiveness, feminism and the monarchy. Particular ire was reserved for the long hair of his son-in-law and for Edward Heath, the prime minister, for not having attended a "proper" school such as Eton. The plotting was thin and much of its success was due to the ensemble playing of the cast, notably Dandy Nichols as his wife Else - the "silly moo" - Una Stubbs as daughter Rita and Tony Booth as her abrasive husband. As satire it struck only one note, but its power lay in guilty laughter, in exposing to view what many Britons secretly thought. Those, like Mary Whitehouse, who complained about the bad language either missed the point of caricature, or did not want to hear. The programme spawned two films and a stage production, The Thoughts of Chairman Alf, and was transplanted, in milder form, to Germany and America as All in the Family. It was revived between 1985 and 1990 as In Sickness and in Health, but Alf's views now seemed dated and peevish rather than disturbing. Mitchell was born Warren Misell at Stoke Newington, London, on January 14 1926. His grandparents were Russian Jews who had emigrated to Britain in 1910 and were involved in the fish trade. His father, a china and glass merchant, was so orthodox that he would later refuse to meet Mitchell's wife, the actress Connie Wake, because she was not a Jew. He only relented when she took the part of a Jewish girl in a play. Young Warren was influenced more by his mother, who fed him bacon at Lyons Corner House and took him to performances by Max Miller or The Crazy Gang. His faith was dealt a further blow when he played football for his school First XI on Yom Kippur instead of fasting and was not immediately struck dead. He celebrated with egg and chips and was thereafter a fervent opponent of dogma and tradition. He was educated at Southgate County School and in 1944 went up to University College, Oxford as an RAF cadet to read Physical Chemistry. His mother had sent him to singing and dancing lessons since he was seven and he soon fell into dramatic company in Oxford, making friends with Richard Burton. His studies were ended in 1945 when the pair were sent for air training in Canada, where Burton's ability to impress girls by declaiming Shakespeare convinced Mitchell to take up acting. He was accepted by Rada in 1947. He struggled to find work on leaving and was employed first as a porter at Euston Station and then making ice cream at the Walls factory. He made his first professional appearance at the Finsbury Park Open Air Theatre in 1950 and met his wife soon after while at the Unity Theatre. A spell standing in as a disc jockey on Radio Lux |
Which car manufacturer makes models called Up, Jetta and Phaeton? | About Volkswagen Email Save Volkswagen is an automaker based in Germany. Its products typically command a higher price than those of competing models, but the return is a more upscale driving and ownership experience. Read more Volkswagen history Volkswagen is an automaker based in Germany. Its products typically command a higher price than those of competing models, but the return is a more upscale driving and ownership experience. In 1934, Ferdinand Porsche was commissioned to build a small, inexpensive car at the request of Adolph Hitler. His answer -- a beetle-shaped sedan that was called a Volkswagen (German for "people's car") -- debuted two years later. Hitler had a town built near the plant for factory workers; he named it Kraft durch Freude Stadt (derived from the Nazi party's motto, "Joy through Strength"), and soon decided that Porsche's creation should be named the KdF-wagen (short for the "Joy through Strength" car). This upset Porsche, who was not political. World War II delayed production of the vehicle; the factory suffered extensive damage during combat, and was ultimately taken over by the British Army. The company was renamed Volkswagen, and the town at the factory was renamed Wolfsburg (after Werner von Schulenberg of Wolfsburg, who had been forced to surrender his land for the construction of the town and factory). By the end of the 1940s, mass production of the Volkswagen Beetle had begun. The model made its first appearance on U.S. shores in 1949. The 1950s saw Volkswagen broadening its product range, adding the Bus (Type 2) to its lineup. The Bus, especially, proved quite popular due to its versatility. And the Beetle, which went on to become the best-selling car of all time, quickly showed signs of being an enduring favorite, with more than 1 million models produced at the Wolfsburg factory by 1955. This decade also saw the debut of the Karmann Ghia sports car, which featured a sleek, Italian-designed two-seater body atop a Beetle platform. Volkswagen's star rose during the 1960s, its success fueled largely by the breakout success of the Beetle. The car benefited from an effective advertising campaign and from an appearance in a popular Disney movie. By the close of the decade, Volkswagen's yearly output of Beetles topped the 1 million mark. In 1972, with more than 15 million units assembled, the Beetle topped the world production record set by Ford's Model T. Mid-decade saw the launch of a new era of Volkswagens that had front-mounted, water-cooled engines driving the front wheels. The Passat (Dasher in the U.S.) was the first of the new breed and was built using standardized components that could be used interchangeably among other models in the manufacturer's lineup. The Passat was soon joined by the Golf (Rabbit in the U.S.), which met with immediate success. By the end of the decade, the manufacturer's lineup had grown to include the Scirocco sport coupe and the performance-oriented Golf/Rabbit GTI. The Beetle, however, was discontinued for the U.S. market. The Golf grew in popularity during the '80s, becoming Volkswagen's most popular model. When a second generation of the car was built in 1983, it was crafted in a mostly automated process using robots -- marking the first time robots had been used in vehicle manufacture. By the mid-'80s, the U.S. version traded the Rabbit name for "Golf." The higher-performance Golf GTI helped the manufacturer make waves on the rally circuit. In 1986, Volkswagen Motorsport nabbed the title of Group A World Rally Champions. Volkswagen saw its sales in the North American market tumble during the early '90s, but by the end of the decade, refocused marketing efforts and an increased emphasis on new products had brought about a turnaround in the company's fortunes. The popular New Beetle helped put the company back on the radar in the United States (though it fared less successfully in European markets). The body style was based on the classic Beetle, and it struck a chord with consumers who still had a place in their hearts for the iconic, cheerful-looking "lo |
Which chemist discovered Nitrous Oxide in 1772? | nitrous oxide (N2O) | chemical compound | Britannica.com Nitrous oxide (N2O) See Article History Alternative Titles: dinitrogen monoxide, laughing gas, nitrous Nitrous oxide (N2 O ), also called dinitrogen monoxide, laughing gas, or nitrous, one of several oxides of nitrogen , a colourless gas with pleasant, sweetish odour and taste, which when inhaled produces insensibility to pain preceded by mild hysteria , sometimes laughter. (Because inhalation of small amounts provides a brief euphoric effect and nitrous oxide is not illegal to possess, the substance has been used as a recreational drug.) Nitrous oxide was discovered by the English chemist Joseph Priestley in 1772; another English chemist, Humphry Davy , later named it and showed its physiological effect. A principal use of nitrous oxide is as an anesthetic in surgical operations of short duration; prolonged inhalation causes death. The gas is also used as a propellant in food aerosols. In automobile racing , nitrous oxide is injected into an engine’s air intake; the extra oxygen allows the engine to burn more fuel per stroke. It is prepared by the action of zinc on dilute nitric acid , by the action of hydroxylamine hydrochloride (NH2OH·HCl) on sodium nitrite (NaNO2), and, most commonly, by the decomposition of ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3). Canister of nitrous oxide for use in aerating whipping cream. Turkeyphant |
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In which bond film did Britt Ekland play Mary Goodnight | Mary Goodnight (Britt Ekland) | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Mary Goodnight (Britt Ekland) Last The Man with the Golden Gun (film) Mary Goodnight first appeared as 00-Section secretary in the Ian Fleming novels On Her Majesty's Secret Service , You Only Live Twice and The Man with the Golden Gun . In 1974 the character appeared in the film adaptation of The Man with the Golden Gun as an inexperienced field operative. She was portrayed by Britt Ekland . Film biography Miss Goodnight is a Secret Service staffer, more ditzy than in the novels, who assists Bond when he is following Andrea Anders in Hong Kong . Very quickly it is established that she has as-yet unfulfilled desires toward Bond. Bond: "Now, Goodnight, would I do that to you? [Speaking of cheating on her.]" Goodnight: "Yes, James, you bloody well would!" |
In which country is the Tower of Hercules, the oldest roman lighthouse still in use today? | Tower of Hercules – Spain | Atlas Obscura See more things to do in Spain » Built around the 2nd century and originally known as the “Farum Brigantium” or “Brigantia Lighthouse” the structure looks as though it could have been built just decades ago. The beacon is located atop a small hill promontory that was likely chosen by its ancient Roman builders not only for its view of the sea, but the spot may also have been a sacred space dedicated to the demigod Hercules. As part of one of the mythic Twelve Labors of Hercules, the super strong son of Zeus is said to have killed the giant Gerylon with an arrow dipped in Hydra’s blood. Then in a gesture that is more Celtic than Roman, the legend says that Hercules buried the giant with his weapons and ordered a city built atop the burial site. While the area where the tower is built was rather barren when it was originally built, the surrounding city of Corunna has sprung up around it across the millennia. While there are not actually titanic bones beneath the tower, the legend is so pervasive that an image of the tower atop a skull and bones is the centerpiece of the city’s coat of arms. Today the Tower of Hercules is still used as a lighthouse. It was refurbished in the 18th century which accounts for its well preserved condition in the present. |
Which British Prime Minister declared war on Russia on the 28th March 1854? | Czars, Emperors, and Russia in the Crimea | Communities Digital News Czars, Emperors, and Russia in the Crimea 0 1387 Franz Roubaud's panoramic painting: The Siege of Sevastopol SAN JOSE, March 30, 2014 —Vladmir Putin’s recent military occupation and subsequent annexation of the Crimean peninsula was condemned by the United Nations General Assembly last Thursday. The international body passed a measure declaring that the recent mid-March referendum in Crimea that led to Russia’s annexation of the peninsula’s “has no validity.” Given that Putin said, “The breakup of the Soviet Union was the greatest geopolitical tragedy of the 20th century,” one can wonder if Putin is planning to restore the old Soviet Empire after its humiliating demise. It is important to look further back in European history to get a handle on Russia in the Crimea. Amazingly, 160 years ago on March 28, 1854, Russia and the West entered into a serious confrontation over the region as France and Britain declared war against Russia when the czar had annexed two provinces of the Ottoman Empire. This Russian foray into the Balkans came when Czar Nicholas I, decided to occupy and annex the two Ottoman provinces of Moldavia and Walachia (modern-day Romania) in July of 1853. Such a drastic action basically occurred for two reasons. First, Russia had traditionally received recognition from the Ottoman Empire (Muslim government) that the Czar was the special guardian of the Eastern Orthodox Christians in Moldavia and Wallachia as well as the protector of the relics and Christian locations in the Holy Land. However, this control of Christian access and the relics in the Holy Land was ostensibly the reason for the occupation, but it seemed a pretext for Nicholas I who was following traditional Russian policy to maintain a protectorate over the Orthodox Christian population of the Balkans. In such historical light, how could Putin view his actions as wrong? Roman Catholic France under Napoleon III (Loius-Napoleon Bonaparte – nephew of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte) also wanted control of the Christian access and the relics in the Holy Land, and after much lobbying and negotiation by French diplomats at the Ottoman court, the Sultan, Abdulmecid I, reversed previous arrangements for Eastern Orthodox control, and awarded the responsibility to France. This reversal of position prompted the Russians to protest that the new agreement with France violated the Treaty of Kaynarca, which ended the Russo-Turkish War (1768 – 1774). During that war, the Russian army had occupied the same two provinces along the Danube, but had returned the territories under this treaty in exchange for their right to protect the Christian relics and sites in the Holy Land. The Russian ambassador reminded the Ottoman government of this, and again secured the agreement of the Sultan to allow Eastern Orthodox Russia such control. However, Napoleon III, not to be deterred, sent a powerful gun-laden ship to the Black Sea to remind the Sultan of how important their agreement was to him. The Sultan again reversed the recent agreement with the Russians. Subsequently, the Russians left their troops in the Danubian Principalities. By October, the Ottoman Empire declared war on Russia and proceeded to attack. Napoleon III took note of the Turk’s military response. Unsurprisingly, he saw an opportunity, and persuaded Britain to join France in declaring war on Russia on March 28, 1854. This was the official start of the Crimean War, often referred to in Russia as the Eastern War. Napoleon III had the distinction of being the first President of France to be elected to a three year term by a popular vote on December 20, 1848. However, since the Constitution of the Second Republic restricted him from seeking a second term, he sought a constitutional amendment that would allow him to succeed himself. He toured the country to elicit popular support, and despite support of many in the Assembly, the vote to change the law fell just short of the two-thirds majority needed to amend the constitution. So, Louis-Napoleon g |
"Whose motto is ""All things, for all people, everywhere""?" | 'All things for all people, everywhere' in Harrods - Semester In London 'All things for all people, everywhere' in Harrods Harrods is a luxury department store which is located in the district of Knightsbridge. There are seven huge levels and more than 4,000 employees work here. From 1938 to 2000, Harrods was a Royal warrant holder. This was a prestigious symbol, which gave the store an international reputation. The motto of the famous store is: ‘Omnia, omnibus, ubique’, which means ‘All things for all people, everywhere’. And this is true! Everything you want is at Harrods: luxury clothes, cosmetics, food, pets, toys, furniture, home appliances, jewellery, and I think I forget many other things... The interior decoration of the department store is meticulously arranged. Everything is beautiful and it is said that it is even more wonderful during Christmas holiday. Salespeople are well-dressed, smiling and ask customers ‘How do you do?’ or ‘How are you?’, even if they don’t know them! In my view, it is important to see the Food Halls. Shop signs are amazing and the atmosphere is special. You can find fish, oysters, foie-gras, sushis, meat, English biscuits, a large variety of tea... The pet department is also unusual. It is a paradise for little dogs and Paris Hilton... Owners can buy (ridiculous) clothes and beds for their dogs! I also heard that each year Harrods organizes a fashion show for celebrities’ dogs, which is called ‘Canine Fashion Show’. Finally, there is a memorial for Lady Diana and Dodi Fayed. Indeed, Dodi Fayed was Diana’s lover and the son of the former director of Harrods. |
Which character in Vladimir Nabokov's classic novel is obsessed with Lolita? | SparkNotes: Lolita: Character List Character List Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters Humbert Humbert - The narrator and protagonist of Lolita. Humbert is an erudite European intellectual with an obsessive love for nymphets and a history of mental illness. He manages to seduce the reader with his gift for beautiful language, but he is nonetheless capable of rape and murder. Humbert, despite his knowledge of the world, becomes self-aware only toward the end of the novel, when he realizes he has ruined Lolita’s childhood. He writes the story of Lolita from his prison cell, where he awaits trial for murder. However, he dies of heart failure soon after Lolita’s death. Read an in-depth analysis of Humbert Humbert. Dolores (Lolita) Haze - The novel’s eponymous nymphet. An adolescent, she is seductive, flirtatious, and capricious, and she initially finds herself attracted to Humbert, competing with her mother for his affections. However, when his demands become more pressing, and as she spends more time with children her own age, she begins to tire of him. Humbert attempts to educate her, but she remains attached to American popular culture and unimpressed with his cultured ideas. Eventually, she runs off with Clare Quilty, but he abandons her after she refuses to participate in child pornography. She eventually marries Dick Schiller and dies in childbirth. Clare Quilty - Humbert’s shadow and double. Quilty is a successful playwright and child pornographer who takes a liking to Lolita from an early age. He follows her throughout the story, ultimately kidnapping her away from Humbert. Though Lolita is in love with him, he eventually tires of her. Nabokov conceals Quilty’s importance to the story until nearly the end. Quilty is amoral, highly literate, and completely corrupt. Read an in-depth analysis of Clare Quilty. Charlotte Haze - Lolita’s mother and Humbert’s wife. A middle-class woman who aspires to be cultured and sophisticated, Charlotte never manages to be much more than a bourgeois housewife. Her relationship with Lolita is strained throughout the novel. Charlotte worships Humbert and stays blind to his pedophilia and lust for her daughter until she discovers his diary. She dies soon after in a car accident. Read an in-depth analysis of Charlotte Haze. Annabel Leigh - Humbert’s childhood love. Annabel and her family visit Humbert’s father’s hotel as tourists. Despite having many physical encounters, Humbert and Annabel are unable to consummate their adolescent love. She later dies of typhus in Corfu. Humbert remains obsessed with her memory until he meets Lolita. Valeria - Humbert’s first wife, whom he married to cure himself of his addiction to nymphets. Humbert finds Valeria intellectually inferior and often bullies her. When he plans to move to America, Valeria leaves him to marry a Russian taxi driver. Valeria and her husband die in California years later. Jean Farlow - A friend of Charlotte’s and the wife of John Farlow. John and Jean Farlow are among Charlotte and Humbert’s few friends. After Charlotte’s death, she secretly kisses Humbert. She eventually dies of cancer. John Farlow - A friend of Charlotte’s, married to Jean. He handles the Haze estate after Charlotte dies, but he eventually relegates his duties to a lawyer because of the complicated nature of the case. After Jean dies, he marries someone else and lives an adventurous life in South America. Dick Schiller - Lolita’s husband. Dick is a simple, good-natured working man who is deaf in one ear, Dick has no idea about the sexual relationship between Humbert and Lolita, believing Humbert to simply be Lolita’s father. Dick receives a job offer in Alaska, where he plans to take Lolita, whom he calls Dolly. Rita - An alcoholic whom Humbert lives with after he loses Lolita. Toward the end of their affair, Rita has many encounters with the law and becomes paranoid that Humbert will leave her. Humbert finds her comforting but regards her as simple-minded. Mona - Lolita’s favorite friend at the Beardsley School for Girls. Mona has already had a |
American Fuzzy Lop, Jersey Wooly and British Giant are all breads of which animal? | American Fuzzy Lop Rabbit | Modern Farming Methods Contact American Fuzzy Lop Rabbit As the name suggests, the American Fuzzy Lop rabbit is a fancy breed of rabbit originating in the United States of America. American Fuzzy Lop rabbit is just like the Holland Lop rabbit, but with woolly long fur. The body, head and overall size of the American Fuzzy Lops are just a bit bigger than the Holland Lops. There are many suggestions as to how this rabbit breed developed. But one thing is sure that, the American Fuzzy Lop rabbit originated from the Holland lop. One opinion about the development of this breed is that ‘this is a genetic fault in the Holland Lop where occasionally a long haired Holland Lop results’. Another opinion is that ‘an occasional long haired Holland Lop is a result of much earlier breeding attempts between the Holland Lop and the Angora rabbit which has a very gentle rollback coat’. So, some Holland Lops could be carrying the necessary gene to produce long hair. Either way, the long haired Holland Lops were bred together for creating the American Fuzzy Lop rabbit. The breed is recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association, but it’s not recognized by the British Rabbit Council. Today the breed is raised mainly as a show animal and also as pets. Characteristics The American Fuzzy Lop rabbit is a small sized breed. The breed resembles the Holland Lop with the exception of it’s wool. American Fuzzy Lops have a very compact body that appears very muscular. Their ears do not stand erect, rather lop along the side of the face. They have a short and flat muzzle, similar to that of a cat. Their topline shoulder start behind the head and carry back to a hindquarter of equal depth. The chest is broad, exhibiting width between the front legs when viewed from the front. American Fuzzy Lop rabbits come in most of the recognized ARBA colors. They are revealed in two categories, derived from their color pattern. They come in a range of colors, such as Agouti which is a combination of any color with white color. Their body color will have a nose marking, eye circles and tinted ears. The pointed white colored American Fuzzy Lop rabbit has a pure white color body. And they have markings of different colors, such as either black, blue, chocolate or lilac. And they have these markings on their ears, feet, nose and tail. Average body weight of the American Fuzzy Lop rabbit is between 1.4 and 1.8 kg. Photo from Wikipedia. Uses American Fuzzy Lop rabbit is a fancy rabbit breed. It is known as ‘The Head of the Fancy’. The breed slogan express the reason why the breed was developed. Today they are mainly raised as show rabbit and also very popular as pets. Although the breed has good course wool that is great for making in to yarn. Special Notes The American Fuzzy Lop rabbit is very beautiful and has a very lovable appearance. It is an active, playful and social breed of rabbit with lots of personality. The breed is the combination of a French Angora and the Holland lop. As their name indicates, they are very fuzzy and are excellent as pets. They are very friendly and are of good temperament. They enjoy the attention of their owner, as well as the companionship of other rabbits. As a playful breed, the American Fuzzy Lop rabbit also enjoy having some toys, such as a plastic ball, piece of soft wood, pine cone, stuffed sock or an old glove. They are furry and cute and can be very loving and affectionate. Like many other lop rabbit breeds, they also love to be cuddled. Both does and bucks are sweet and they are considered to be a good first rabbit for beginners. But the does can sometimes be a bit more shy and skittish. And the does can especially be nervous with loud sound and fast movements. The average lifespan of an American Fuzzy Lop rabbit is about 5 to 8 years. But they can live longer in captivity, up to 10 years. Review full breed profile of the American Fuzzy Lop rabbit in the chart below. American Fuzzy Lop Rabbit | Breed Profile Breed Name |
Citron Vert is French for which fruit? | citron - English translation - bab.la French-English dictionary lemon { noun } [ bot. ] Au cours du procès, l'auteur n'a pu démontrer qu'elle avait reçu un coup à l'œil droit avec un citron. During the proceedings, the author was unable to prove that she had been struck in the right eye by a lemon. on peut remplacer le vinaigre par du jus de citron you can use lemon juice as a substitute for vinegar Par contre, si vous soumettez un citron à une forte pression, il n’en restera que du jus et de la pulpe en un rien de temps. Put a lemon under high pressure, though, and in no time at all, all that will be left is juice and pulp. Je pense donc que les manifestations ne serviront à rien car on ne peut pas tirer d'un citron plus de jus qu'il n'en contient. I therefore believe that even demonstrations are onto a loser, because you can only squeeze so much juice from a lemon. extraire le jus d'un citron to squeeze juice out of a lemon citron {noun} Context sentences Context sentences for "citron" in English These sentences come from external sources and may not be accurate. bab.la is not responsible for their content. Read more here . ; Citrons verts des variétés (cultivars) issues de l'espèce Citrus latifolia (Yu. Tan. - limes of varieties (cultivars) grown from the species Citrus latifolia (Yu. 2.2 Citrons verts des variétés (cultivars) issues de l'espèce Citrus latifolia (Yu. Tan. limes of varieties (cultivars) grown from the species Citrus latifolia (Yu. Tan. f.; Citrons verts des variétés (cultivars) issues de l'espèce Citrus latifolia (Yu. Tan. - limes of varieties (cultivars) grown from the species Citrus latifolia (Yu. Tan. Tribunal canadien des droits de la personne, Citron c. Zündel, décision du 18 janvier 2002. Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, Citron v. Zündel, decision of 18 January 2002. (citron vert acide à gros fruit, également appelé Bearss, Persian et Tahiti) ou de ses hybrides which is a large fruited acid lime known also as Bearss, Persian, Tahiti and its hybrids. On a décidé de presser le citron un peu plus et faire contribuer encore davantage les chômeurs. It then realized that this was not enough to wring a bit more out of unemployed workers. Je voudrais un puerco pibil et une tequila avec du citron vert. I would Iike the puerco pibil and a tequila with Iime. Tribunal canadien des droits de la personne, Citron c. Zündel, décision provisoire, 25 mai 1998. The State party refers to a similar finding by the Human Rights Committee in Gauthier v. Canada, Communication No. 6.1.1 Citrons 45 mm 6.1.2 Citrons verts 42 mm other mandarin varieties and their hybrids 45 mm Le service correctionnel a été pressé comme un citron. It has squeezed Correctional Service Canada. Nous importons des citrons du Chili, de l’ ail de Tunisie, des noisettes de Turquie et des vêtements de Chine. Even the subsidy for the successful programme for developing medicines to combat rare diseases is at the receiving end. Même aujourd'hui, il existe des propositions visant à presser le contribuable et les sources fiscales comme des citrons. Even now, there are proposals to squeeze the very last drop out of the taxpayer and tax sources. Par contre, si vous soumettez un citron à une forte pression, il n’ en restera que du jus et de la pulpe en un rien de temps. It is high pressure that enables nature, over the course of millions of years, to produce the most marvellous diamonds. Dans ce cas, il est recommandé d'utiliser de produits de couleur jaune très clair tendant vers le vert, appelée jaune citron. In this case, the use of products of a very light yellow tending towards green, known as lime green, is recommended, Joyeux anniversaire, Citron ! Limes 40 mm Tribunal canadien des droits de la personne, Citron c. Zündel, décision provisoire, 25 mai 1998. Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, Citron v. Zundel, interim decision of 25 May 1998. Italics, bolds and underlines as used in the original press release. Il a eu tout cuit dans la bouche et presse le citron pour aller ramasser auprès de ces travailleurs et travailleuses 21 milliards de dollars de |
What colour is the Circle Line on the London Underground? | Circle Line | London Tube Map London Tube Map Bayswater The London Tube's Circle Line appears on the London Tube Map as a yellow line and loops around London north of the Thames. It was originally created in 1853 when the Metropolitan Railway opened a line between Paddington and Farringdon Street. Work on the line stalled for various reasons before its completion in 1884. Despite originally being operated using steam trains, electrification was introduced and took over completely in 1905. Image from the Circle Line Article on Wikipedia. The line took over from many parts of the Metropolitan line, and the success of the circular route led to the construction of further such routes within London: Middle Circle (Aldgate to Mansion House via Kensington Olympia) Outer Circle (Broad St to Mansion House via Willesden Junction) Super Outer Circle (St. Pancras to Earl's Court via Cricklewood/Sth. Acton) Despite the success of the original circle, these extra routes did not perform as well and all three were eventually ended, though other services still continue on those lines today. |
"Who Sculpted ""The Discus Thrower""?" | Myron: Ancient Greek Sculptor, Biography For analysis of an important work of Hellenism, see: Venus de Milo (c.130-100 BCE). Myron (active 480-440 BCE) Myron was one of the greatest sculptors of Early Classical Greek sculpture . He was famed for his sculptures of powerful athletes and life-like animals. He produced mainly bronze sculpture and was considered a versatile and innovative artist in his time. His most famous statue , which exists only in the form of copies by Roman artists, is the famous bronze figure of a disc thrower known as Discobolus (c.425 BCE). Biography Born in Eleutherae, a small town on the ancient borders of Boeotia and Attica, Myron lived most of his life in Athens. Little is known of his life, and what we do know, comes from ancient literary sources - primarily from the 1st century writer Pliny. According to Pliny, Myron absorbed the art of sculpture from Ageladas of Argos - the same teacher who taught both Phidias (488-431 BCE) and Polykleitos (5th century BCE). Pliny wrote that Myron was the first to achieve life-like representations in figurative sculpture. However true this statement is, it is fair to say that Myron mastered his craft and was gifted in his ability to create movement, harmony and naturalism. BEST WORKS OF SCULPTURE For a list of the world's top 100 3-D artworks, by the best sculptors in the history of art, see: Marble Sculpture Pentelic, Carrara, Parian marbles. Myron's major period of activity was during the period of time following the Greek victories over the Persians in 480-79 BCE, when commissions were rife. His statues are said to have been scattered throughout the Greek world with some concentrated in the Acropolis in Athens. As far as is known, Myron worked exclusively in Bronze, except for one statue of Hekate, which was forged in wood. Discobolus: The Discus-Thrower Although Myron sculpted representations of gods and heroes, he became famous primarily for his representations of athletes. Discobolus, was a representation of a disc-thrower - Myron captured the moment when one movement is completed and the athlete pauses for the next - he has just completed his backswing, his arm is outstretched and he is about to commence the forward swing. The work was widely admired for capturing the instability of an instant motion and combining it with a composition of balance and harmony. The statue was designed within a single plane, which means it was only meant to be seen from the sides. The original no longer exists but there is an excellent marble copy, made in Roman times, now housed at the Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome. Pliny also mentions a bronze casting of Ladas the Runner (c.476 BCE), an athlete who fell dead at the moment of victory. He was an Olympic winner of the footrace and was depicted poised on tiptoe at the start of the race. No copies have been identified. Another popular work was that of Lycinus (c.448 BCE) an Olympiad winner. Myron's Bronze Cow According to Pliny, another famous work in antiquity was Myron's cow - which was so life-like it was mistaken for real. The cow however seemed to have earned his fame for acting as a peg on which epigrams were hung. No information or copies remain, so we have no idea as to the animal's pose, but we do know that it stood in the marketplace in Athens. He also mentions a dog that was cast in bronze. Unlike other artists at the time, Myron does not appear to have established an art school, his only known pupil being his son Lykios. Note About Sculpture Appreciation To learn how to judge Greek classical sculptors like Myron, see: How to Appreciate Sculpture . For later works, please see: How to Appreciate Modern Sculpture . Myron achieved fam |
Which French General was Supreme Allied Commander at the end of World War One? | First World War.com - Primary Documents - John Pershing on Foch's Appointment as Allied Supreme Commander, 1 September 1919 What's New Primary Documents - John Pershing on Foch's Appointment as Allied Supreme Commander, 1 September 1919 Reproduced below is the official reaction - from his despatch of September 1919 - of U.S. Commander-in-Chief General John Pershing , to news of the decision to transfer supreme military command of Allied forces on the Western Front to Ferdinand Foch . Sponsored Links The decision to transfer overall command to Foch was taken by Allied government representatives at Doullens on 26 March in the wake of the onset of the powerful German Spring Offensive which was launched five days earlier and which inflicted serious reverses upon the British Army. It was thus in a period of crisis that Foch was handed his (ultimately highly successful) leading role. Pershing's reaction to the news was, in spite of the potential for subsequent disagreements (which actually transpired), positive. He recognised the need for a unified Allied strategy in the face of the current concerted German offensive. Click here to read the text of his address to Foch on the matter on 28 March. Click here to read British Prime Minister David Lloyd George's official statement on the subject. Click here to read a follow-up statement by Lloyd George on the same subject dated 9 April 1918. John Pershing on Foch's Appointment as Allied Supreme Commander In the latter part of January, 1918, joint note No. 12, presented by the military representatives with the supreme war council, was approved by the council. This note concluded that France would be safe during 1918 only under certain conditions, namely: (a) That the strength of the British and French troops in France are continuously kept up to their present total strength and that they receive the expected reinforcements of not less than two American divisions per month. The first German offensive of 1918, beginning March 21st, overran all resistance during the initial period of the attack. Within eight days the enemy had completely crossed the old Somme battlefield and had swept everything before him to a depth of some fifty-six kilometres. For a few days the loss of the railroad centre of Amiens appeared imminent. The offensive made such inroads upon French and British reserves that defeat stared them in the face unless the new American troops should prove more immediately available than even the most optimistic had dared to hope. On March 27th the military representatives with the supreme war council prepared their joint note No. 18. This note repeated the previously quoted statement from joint note No. 12, and continued: The battle which is developing at the present moment in France, and which can extend to the other theatres of operations, may very quickly place the Allied armies in a serious situation from the point of view of effectives, and the military representatives are from this moment of opinion that the above-detailed condition can no longer be maintained, and they consider as a general proposition that the new situation requires new decisions. The military representatives are of opinion that it is highly desirable that the American Government should assist the allied armies as soon as possible by permitting in principle the temporary service of American units in allied army corps and divisions. Such reinforcements must, however, be obtained from other units than those American divisions which are now operating with the French, and the units so temporarily employed must eventually be returned to the American army. The military representatives are of the opinion that from the present time, in execution of the foregoing, and until otherwise directed by the supreme war council, only American infantry and machine-gun units, organized as that gov |
In ancient Greece whose warriors were called The Myrmidons? | Achilles - Ancient History Encyclopedia Achilles by Mark Cartwright published on 29 September 2012 Leader of the fearsome Myrmidons, sacker of cities , and slayer of Hektor, godlike Achilles was quite simply invincible in battle , and only the divine intervention of Apollo finally put an end to his long reign as the greatest Greek warrior of them all. The bravest, strongest, and even the best-looking hero of the all-star Greek army that went to Troy to recapture Helen , Achilles was also rather too proud and bad-tempered for his own good and his reckless rage would cost both his countrymen and the enemy dear. Early Life In Greek mythology , Achilles was born to Peleus and Thetis the Nereid. His mother, in order to make her son immortal, held him over a divine fire or in some accounts, the River Styx. However, the infant was suspended by his heel and so this part of his body remained mortal flesh and ultimately, this weakness would lead to Achilles’ downfall. Thetis, knowing that her son was fated to a glorious but short life, sought to hide Achilles away from the world, and so the boy was raised on Skyros with the royal family of Lykomedes, even in some accounts disguised as a girl. Some accounts also credit the hero’s education to Chiron, the wise centaur who also included Hercules in his roll of pupils. The Trojan War By far the richest source of our knowledge concerning Achilles’ escapades is Homer ’s account of the Trojan War in the Iliad. Indeed, one may reasonably argue that Achilles is the star of the piece, and Homer himself describes his story as a tale of the rage of Achilles. Early on in the book, Odysseus , the wily king of Ithaca, is sent on a mission to find Achilles and persuade him to participate in the coming war between Greeks and Trojans. Odysseus was a formidable negotiator, and with Achilles’ thirst for glory, the embassy was successful and Achilles, leaving behind his son Neoptolemus, sailed for Troy. With him went 50 fast ships, each carrying 50 men of his own private army, the Myrmidons - fearsome fighters who had been transformed from ants by Zeus himself and given to his son Aiakos, King of Aegina and father of Peleus. The Achaean siege of Troy lasted for ten years and during this time, Achilles excelled in battle and sacked no less than 23 cities in the surrounding area. Early on in the conflict, the hero also ambushed the Trojan prince Troilos as he drank at a spring and sacrificed him in honour of Apollo. This was fortuitous for the Greeks, as an oracle had decreed that if the prince were killed before he reached 20 years of age, then Troy would fall. In some accounts the murder of Troilos occurred at a sanctuary of Apollo, and this may explain the archer god’s fateful grudge against Achilles. Things, then, were looking pretty good for the Greeks at this point, but their fortunes changed dramatically for the worse when Agamemnon , King of Mycenae and leader of the Greek forces, fell out with his greatest warrior and Achilles withdrew from the conflict. The quarrel started after Achilles had abducted two beauties in one of his raids - Breseis and Chryseis. Keeping the former for himself, he gave Chryseis to Agamemnon. However, Chyryseis’ father Chryses offered a tempting ransom for the girl’s safe return. Agamemnon refused and perhaps because the girl had been a priestess of Apollo, the god was displeased with the decision and sent a plague to wreak havoc amongst the Achaean camp. Agamemnon eventually relinquished his prize, but to console himself at his loss, promptly took Breseis from Achilles. Miffed at this sleight and claiming he was dishonoured before all of his compatriots, Achilles and his Myrmidons stormed off to their camp to sit out the rest of the war. Advertisement Achilles the man-breaker, decked out in his divine armour was mad with rage. Without their talismanic warrior, the Achaeans' fortunes waned and the Trojans took confidence from Achilles’ absence, even reaching dangerously close to the walls of the Achaean camp in their attacks and managing to start a fire amongst the G |
In Greek Cuisine which dish consists of vine leaves stuffed with rice and vegetables? | Greek Recipes for Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipes for Greek Appetizers, Starters, and Mezethes Stuffed Grape Leaves, Grape Leaf Rolls, Vine Leaves Stuffed grape leaves (dolmades, dolmathakia) are a favorite appetizer and meze, and one of the most traditional of all Greek dishes. They can also be served as a side dish or main dish. Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters Thanks, You're in! |
Which opera is set aboard HMS Indomitable in 1797 during the French Wars? | Celebrating Britten in Sweden, with Billy Budd Celebrating Britten in Sweden, with Billy Budd Overview Audio Selections The Story Who's Who Britten's opera is set at sea, on the British man-of-war H.M.S. Indomitable, during the Napoleonic wars in 1797. The opera presents portraits of a number of crew members, but the story focuses on three main characters -- a naïve, strapping young sailor named Billy Budd; his nemesis, the Master-at-Arms John Claggart; and the ship's beloved Captain Vere, or "Starry Vere," as the sailors call him. In a brief prologue, we see Captain Vere as an old man, looking back on his life, unable to forget the story of the young sailor Billy Budd, and Billy's fate at the hands of the officers on board the H.M.S. Indomitable. ACT ONE takes us back to that ship. The crew is on stage, busy at work, being bullied and whipped by their overseer. They sing a sea shanty with the refrain, "Oh heave away, heave!" Un deck, three prisoners have been brought on board. They're merchant marines who've been pulled off their ship and are about to be pressed into duty on the Indomitable. While questioning them, the Master-at-Arms, John Claggart, reveals his nasty side. One of the three men is a handsome young sailor named Billy Budd. He's cheerful and open hearted. He does, however, have a stutter, which comes out when he's in distress, at times leaving him frustrated and angry. When Billy realizes he's not going back to his old ship, he shouts a farewell to his mates. The ship is called Rights of Man, and in calling its name, Billy is misunderstood by his new officers to be encouraging dissent. They tell Claggart to keep an eye on him. Claggart goes them one better. He instructs his underling, Squeak, to deliberately provoke Billy. Meanwhile, Claggart orders Billy to remove his "fancy neckerchief: "This is a Man-o'-War," he says. Then, with a leering glance, he adds, "Take pride in yourself, Beauty, and you'll come to no harm." An old sailor named Dansker warns Billy about Claggart, but the young man pays little mind. In the next scene, Captain Vere is in his cabin, reading classic literature and musing on the parallels between his own times and those of the ancients. When he invites his officers in for drinks, they warn him about the new guy, Billy Budd. Vere waves them off; Billy is high-spirited, he tells them, but he's an innocent. In the final scene of Act One, the sailors are singing shanties up on deck. Billy goes down to his berth and finds Squeak rummaging through his things. The two men begin to fight. Claggart appears, realizes that Squeak has bungled his mission, and to conceal his own role has Squeak packed off to the brig. Claggart then insinuates himself into Billy's good graces, praising the young man's beauty and goodness. But as he later sings, it's exactly those qualities that inspire his own determination to destroy Billy. Claggart then sends for a sailor called the Novice, and forces him to attempt to bribe Billy into starting a mutiny. When the Novice does this, Billy resists, and then gets angry. As the two scuffle, the old man Dansker finds them, and calms Billy down. He then warns him -- again -- to beware of Claggart. As ACT TWO begins, the H.M.S. Indomitable is stuck in a thick fog. The men are champing at the bit to engage in battle. John Claggart, the ship's devious Master-at-Arms, tells Captain Vere that he thinks Billy Budd is a mutineer. Suddenly the fog begins to lift, and the sails of a French ship are visible. Vere orders his men to pursue the vessel and prepare for battle. But when he orders the cannon to fire, the shots fall short. The mist returns, and any chance of a battle ends. Claggart again approaches the captain, and this time he's more more insistent. He tells Vere he has proof that Billy accepted a bribe of gold in exchange for starting a mutiny. Vere is angry, but still refuses to believe Claggart -- preferring to confront Billy himself. Vere, alone in his cabin, sings of his confidence that Billy is innocent. But when Claggart brings Billy in for questioning, Billy be |
Which TV chef had a dog called Chalky? | BBC NEWS | UK | England | Cornwall | Celebrity chef Stein's dog dies Celebrity chef Stein's dog dies TV Stars: Rick Stein and constant companion Chalky Celebrity Cornish chef Rick Stein's beloved dog has died, aged 17. Chalky, the Jack Russell owned by fish chef Rick Stein, had become well-known through his appearances on Mr Stein's television series. The chef, along with his wife Jill, paid tribute to his dog. He said his Chalky - who died on 13 January - was loved by everyone. "It's a source of puzzlement to me that he never knew how famous he was," Mr Stein said. 'Mighty capers' Stein said that Chalky had always been the family dog who was loved by his children, and was healthy right up until the last six months of his life. However, he showed a more mischievous streak if there were cameras about, the chef said. Stein said: "He got up to some mighty capers: Leaping to bite a microphone, snarling at our cameraman so fiercely that we thought twice about using the film, fearing his shocking fangs would frighten children. "He dispatched rats and caused consternation by doing the same with a rabbit or two. Chalky was not a big fan of the postman "He swam and jumped on boats, he attacked crabs, ran rings round Alsatians and Border Collies being much fiercer and never backing down, ever." Stein said also recalled that he hated the postman; and how once he scampered over a lawn owned by Prince Charles, leaving Rick worried that he might have a go at its owner. "He petrified me that he might bite the Prince of Wales but he didn't. "Most of all though, we knew him at home as rather an unassuming, diffident dog who was never greedy, pestered you a bit for walks but not too much and kept reasonably quiet." |
In the TV western series, who (played by Leif Erikson) owned the High Chaparral? | The High Chaparral Cast Leif Erickson, real name William Wycliffe Anderson, came to The High Chaparral after a long and successful career in films. He was born October 27, 1911 in Alameda, California, and his mother often took him as a child to the old San Francisco Opera House, where music quickly became his Number 1 passion. It was always his plan to become the greatest singer who ever lived, but his father, a rugged sea captain, thought real men were carpenters and plumbers. It did not faze his son. Harvesting wheat in Texas in 1929, Erickson sang on the combine. Two years later, he was knocking them dead in the aisles from Santa Monica to San Francisco with his bass-baritone. It was Ted Fio Rito, the bandleader, who changed his name to Leif Erickson. He got into serious acting almost by accident. Paramount sent him a telegram in Peoria, where he was part of the cast of a touring version of Olsen & Johnson's Hellzapoppin. They wanted to screen test him, only they were looking for someone else named Erickson. By the time they discovered their mistake, Leif, then 23, had already been signed. By his own account, he has been in more than 100 movies, having signed his first contract with Paramount in 1935. From there, his career was non-stop, although he fell into the limbo reserved for near-stars who were too good-looking to be believable. It was only after he acquired that rugged, interesting face, which makes older men so attractive, that he captured the attention of America. David Dortort, creator of The High Chaparral, first noticed him in a Bonanza episode in 1961, where he played God, and signed him up as ranch patriarch John Cannon. Leif Erickson died on January 29, 1986 in Pensacola, Florida. Cameron Mitchell Cameron Mitchell, real name Cameron McDowell Mitzell, was born November 4, 1918 in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, one of seven children of a minister. As a child during the Depression, he wore his sisters' hand-me-down shoes and coats. While in school, he became interested in acting, and one of his high school teachers lent him the money to go to a New York City dramatic school. It was while he was struggling at odd jobs in New York that he wrote letters to producers, actors and agents. None of his hundreds of letters ever got a reply, until he criticized a performance of Alfred Lunt's in the motion picture The Guardsman. Lunt replied, inviting Cameron to audition. Afterward, Lynn Fontanne told him, "Acting is your life's work, and you're not only going to be a good actor, you're going to be a great actor." She changed his name to Mitchell, and the rest is history. With hundreds of film roles behind him, Cameron came to The High Chaparral when he ended up seated next to David Dortort and his wife, Rose on a flight to Tucson. By the time they reached Tucson, he had become Buck Cannon, younger brother to John Cannon. Cameron Mitchell died of lung cancer on July 6, 1994 in Pacific Palisades, California. Mark Slade Played Billy Blue Cannon Mark Van Blarcom Slade was born May 1, 1939 in Massachusetts, spending most of his time in and around Danvers. From the moment he laughed his way through his first Charlie Chaplin movie as a child, he was fascinated with movie-making. In 1956, he enrolled in the Worcester Academy, intending to become a cartoonist, but after he filled in for a sick classmate, playing the role of an English professor in the play, The Male Animal, he knew he wanted to be an actor. He got the part of Billy Blue Cannon, son of ranch patriarch John Cannon on The High Chaparral, through his electric performance in producer David Dortort's office, even after the part had been temporarily assigned to another actor. Dortort was wanting a young man with just the right generation clash with authority, and Mark provided it by yanking Dortort up out of his chair by the lapel of his suit in the impromptu audition. Three hours later, Mark was hired. He is alive and well, living in California and still pursuing h |
In which sport could you win the Val Barker Trophy? | The Val Barker Trophy — The Aftermath - Boxing.com Boxing.com The Val Barker Trophy — The Aftermath By Cain Bradley on June 9, 2016 Salido used all his nous as a professional to rough up Lomachenko and take the decision. From this it can be seen that being the best boxer at an Olympic Games is not a great indicator for future success… The Val Barker trophy is handed out at every Olympic Games. Named after the British man who would become the first honorary secretary of AIBA, it goes to the most impressive boxer at an Olympic Games, signifying the best pound-for-pound boxer. This article will look at who won the awards, how they won them, and what they went on to do after the win. 1936 The inaugural winner of the Val Barker trophy was Louis Laurie. The young American was only 18 at the time of the Olympics and surprisingly did not win a gold medal. Louis Laurie only won bronze but it was decided that his style was the most scientific and thus, the most impressive. He only had 22 amateur bouts but would make up for his lack of experience with his technical ability. He won three bouts at the Olympics, beating Rudolf Bezdek, Asbjorn Berg-Hansen and Edmund Sobkowiak. He would lose in the semi finals to the eventual silver medalist, Gavino Motta who was perhaps unlikely to come up against a home boxer. The loser from the other semifinal Alfredo Carlomango was not able to box Laurie for the bronze, so he won it by walkover. His style was so impressive that it was requested that he box an exhibition. He would turn professional not long after the Olympics and box under Sam Barber. Joey Wells would defeat him in his debut, but he would get the win back in his next fight. With this win he would go on a streak of eight wins, the best of his career. He would also move to Chicago, to be managed by Jack Hurley. The loss to end the streak was to a debutant, Sammy Sferas. After three straight losses in 1939 he decided to give up boxing. After a year, with persuasion from Max Minnich he would return at featherweight. He would never recreate the promise he had shown at the 36 Olympics and ended with a record of 16-11-1 before fighting in the war and eventually becoming a machinist. It is incredibly difficult to find information about the boxing at the 1936 Olympics, picking a better candidate for the Val Barker Trophy is almost impossible. To make matters more difficult, none of the gold medal winners went on to have impressive professional careers. 1948 After a 12-year break it was George Hunter who won the Val Barker Trophy. The 21-year-old South African was a phenom in the light heavyweight division. He was handed a difficult draw but made his way through it, continually impressing. He beat Ray Edwards, Chuck Spieser, Harry Siljander and Mauro Cia to make the final. In the final he would take on Don Scott. The impressive Englishman was favorite giving home advantage but George Hunter won a close contest with a unanimous decision. Following the win, Hunter would turn professional. He won his first professional bout by disqualification but would lose his second bout. He would mainly be productive on the regional scene, where in his sixth bout he won the South African Transvaal (White) championship. It was Billy Wood that he beat to win the title, with a unanimous decision. He managed to make a couple of defenses of the bout but would lose it after. He ended his career with a record of 13-6. The two gold medal winners who went on to have the most successful careers were Laszlo Papp and Pascual Perez. 1952 For the second consecutive Olympics, the winner would come from the light-heavyweight division. The American Norvel Lee won the crown. He began his career in 1947 with the military and lost out in a 1948 Olympic trial to Jay Lambert. He would win the first two AAU titles of the 1950s and the Olympic Games would be his crowning glory. He was often mistaken for Joe Louis due to his skill and stature. At the ‘52 Olympic Games he would defeat Claude Arnaiz, Tadeusz Grzelak, Harri Siljander and Antonio Pacenza in the final. After his Olympic w |
What name is given to the speed it is necessary for a rocket to achieve in order for it to overcome the Earth's gravitational pull? | Why is it necessary to travel 11km per second to escape the earth's gravity (escape velocity), when surely any speed will do, as long as you keep going up? | Notes and Queries | guardian.co.uk Why is it necessary to travel 11km per second to escape the earth's gravity (escape velocity), when surely any speed will do, as long as you keep going up? Luke, Wellington NZ If you start at less than 11 km/s at ground level and don't get any further 'push' (ie you slow down as you go up, like a stone thrown into the air) you will fall to the ground again. If you start at more than 11 km/s, you will never come down. Phil Cohen, Sydney Australia In a way, you are right. if you went straight up at any speed, eventually you would get so far from the earth that the effect of the Earth's gravity was negligable. However, where the 11km per hour comes in is that it is the speed at which an object, rather than being held in orbit around the earth or falling back to it due to gravity, will be thrown outwards by sufficient centrifugal force to describe an open curve away from the planet. John Ramsey, Hackney UK Providing that you can keep your propulsion system going and the thrust is greater then gravitational pull back to Earth, yes any speed will do. Once you reach escape velocity however you are going fast enough to escape the Earth's gravitational pull without doing any more work, you can turn your engines off and you'll still keep going never to return. John Gresham, Waterloo Merseyside Escape velocity is calculated on the assumption that the only force applying is gravity, that is, only after the rocket engines (or whatever accelerated you to 11km/s) have stopped firing. Imagine yourself above the EarthÂs atmosphere travelling away from the Earth at high speed. EarthÂs gravitational pull is slowing you down, but as your distance from Earth increases, that pull weakens. If you were initially travelling at less than the escape velocity then eventually EarthÂs pull would be enough to bring you to a stop and from then you on you would fall back to Earth. The escape velocity is the speed you need to avoid this fate and keep travelling forever, although you would need to travel at a much higher speed if you wanted to reach the stars in your lifetime. M Baillie, Sawston UK If you throw something up in the air, it will carry on rising until the force of gravity overcomes the velocity of the object and causes it to keep slowing until it stops and then starts falling back to earth. You are kind of correct in saying that you just need to "keep going up", but in order to keep going up you need a sufficient amount of velocity to overcome the force of gravity. The amount of velocity needed to escape our planets gravity is approx 11km per second, which is known as escape velocity. Steve, London UK The term Âescape velocity refers to the initial velocity of an object (at the surface of the Earth). The assumption is that no further force is applied to the object once it has set off. If the object starts at less than 11 km/sec, eventually the gravitational pull of the planet will pull it back to Earth before it escapes gravity. Of course any velocity will do if continued force is applied to the object, just as a car being driven uphill will keep going if enough power from the engine is applied via the accelerator. Jeremy Marchant, Stroud UK It isn't necessary. As you say, any speed will do. Escape velocity is simply the speed that theoretically would be sufficient to remove something from Earth's gravitational influence with no further impulse required. Michael Fisher, Brisbane Australia Escape velocity is the speed required to escape gravity in the absence of any force being applied. To keep going up requires the continual application of force. So yes, of course it is possible to keep going upwards and further from the earth, but without reaching escape velocity you would eventually be pulled back to earth when the fuel runs out. Clive Gordon, Ruislip UK Escape velocity is literally the velocity which an object would need to be projected in ord |
Which American actor, best known for his role in the 1970's TV series 'Kung Fu', died in June 2009? | 1000+ images about Kung Fu Tv Series 70's on Pinterest | Legends, David and TVs Kung Fu. Starring David Carradine (pictured), Radames Pera and Keye Luke ran on ABC from 1972-1975. See props from this show and more at the Television Out of the Box Exhibit.http://bit.ly/TVOTB_Pinterest See More |
In which English cathedral would you find the 'Mappa Mundi'? | Mappa Mundi - definition of Mappa Mundi in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of Mappa Mundi in English: Mappa Mundi proper noun A famous 13th-century map of the world, now in Hereford cathedral, England. The map is round and typical of similar maps of the time in that it depicts Jerusalem at its centre. Origin From medieval Latin, literally sheet of the world. Pronunciation: Which of the following is a type of wild cat? snow leopard Which of the following is a type of wild cat? panther Which of the following is a type of wild cat? jungle cat Which of the following is a type of wild cat? serval Which of the following is a type of wild cat? manul Which of the following is a type of wild cat? puna Which of the following is a type of wild cat? clouded leopard Which of the following is a type of wild cat? cheater Which of the following is a type of wild cat? jaguar Which of the following is a type of wild cat? Bastet You scored /10 practise again? Retry |
By what name was the American serial killer David Berkowitz, who confessed to the murder of six people in New York City in the late 1970's, better known? | 1000+ images about Son of Sam on Pinterest | Serial killers, Daily news and David Robert Violante, who was shot by Son of Sam in 1977, will sell No. 1 jersey inscribed with name of Yankee great Billy Martin that the skipper wore during World Series-clinching win that year. See More |
The name of which chemical element, with the symbol 'TI', is derived from the Greek for 'budding twig'? | h2g2 - The Elements: Names and Origins - O-Z - Edited Entry The Elements: Names and Origins Osmium (76Os) Osmium was identified in 1803 by Smithson Tennent. Its oxide is volatile and has a sharp smell. For this reason the element was named after the Greek word 'osme' meaning 'smell'. Oxygen (8O) Oxygen was identified in the 1770s by Joseph Priestley and Carl-Wilhelm Scheele. Priestley is credited with the identification of the element because he published his results first, in 1774, whereas Scheele's publication was delayed and only appeared in 1777. The name was given by Antoine Lavoisier in 1776, who thought oxygen was responsible for the acidity of acids (see The History of Acids and Bases ). 'Oxein' is the Greek word for 'sour' and 'gennan' means 'to form, to generate'. Oxygen had been isolated before by many scientists - for example, it is known that Oluf Bayen and Pierre Borch prepared oxygen in the early 1730s. They did not, however, recognise oxygen as an element. Even older descriptions of oxygen - as a component of air - are known, as references by Leonardo da Vinci, Empedocles and the 8th Century Chinese philosopher Mao Khoa demonstrate. Palladium (46Pd) Palladium was named in 1803 after Pallas the asteroid, which was discovered in 1802 and is itself named after Pallas Athene, the Greek goddess of art and wisdom. The identification is credited to William Wollaston. Phosphorus (15P) Phosphorus was isolated in 1669 by Henning Brandt from urine. Brandt noticed that the element glows in the dark and thus gave it the name 'phosphorus' which is derived from the Greek for 'light-bearing'. Platinum (78Pt) Platinum was known of and used by pre-Columbian Indians. Spanish mathematician Don Antonio de Ulloa named the metal 'platina' meaning 'silver-like' or 'little silver' in 1748. The metal had been noticed earlier by explorers of the New World, but was not considered to have any value. A sample of this metal was described in 1557 by Julius Caesar Scaliger. The metal was isolated in its pure form in 1750 by William Brownrigg. The identification of the metal as being a new element is usually credited to Sir William Watson, also in 1750. Plutonium (94Pu) Plutonium is named after planet Pluto, which is named after Pluto, the Roman god of the underworld. The naming follows the same order as with the planets Uranus, Neptune and Pluto which were the inspiration behind the names of the elements. In the periodic table the order is the same: uranium, neptunium and plutonium. Plutonium occurs in traces in uranium ores, most plutonium, however, is prepared synthetically in nuclear reactors. It was synthesised for the first time by Glenn T Seaborg, Edwin McMillan, Joseph Kennedy and Arthur Wahl in 1940. Polonium (84Po) Polonium is named after Poland, the native country of Marie Curie who identified the element with Pierre Curie in 1898. Potassium (19K) Potassium is named after 'pot-ash' or Dutch 'pot-aschen'. Plant ashes, which were obtained by burning vegetal material in a pot, contain sodium and potassium carbonate, two alkaline compounds often used to make soap . The symbol K is derived from the Latin word 'kalium' which comes from the Arab word 'alqali' which means 'to roast' (ie, plants in pots). Potassium was known for a long time in the form of potassium carbonate, but it was identified as an element and isolated for the first time in 1807 by Humphry Davy. 'Potassium' is used in English, Celtic and Italic languages whereas 'Kalium' is used by most other languages. Praseodymium (59Pr) Praseodymium comes from 'praseios' which is Greek for 'light green' and 'didymos' which is Greek for 'twin'. Praseodymium is therefore the 'greenish twin'. Twin? The story is rather long, because many of the so-called rare-earth metals occur together as a mixture. Before the entire mixture was separated into all its elements, a sub-mixture was isolated by Carl Gustav Mosander in the 1840s. Mosander believed that it contained an element, which he called 'didymium' (ie, twin) because it always occurred together with lanthanum. Some other folks thou |
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