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In horse racing, during which month is the Cheltenham Cup run? | Cheltenham Festival 2014: live - Telegraph Cheltenham Festival Cheltenham Festival 2014: live Follow minute-by-minute commentary of day four of the Cheltenham Festival on Friday March 14 2014, including the Gold Cup at 15.20 (GMT) Glaring error: A jockey is unseated during the third day's racing at the 2014 Cheltenham Festival Photo: REUTERS • Ruby Walsh breaks his right arm in the first race • Tiger Roll kicks off Michael O'Leary's four on the day • County Hurdle breaks Nicholls duck for Daryl Jacob • But Jacob's next horse bolts into rail before Albert Bartlett • Nasty injury for the jockey... Very Wood wins that race • LORD WINDERMERE WINS THRILLING GOLD CUP • Stewards' enquiry finds hampering of runner-up not crucial • Tammy's Hill wins Foxhunter | Don Poli takes the Martin Pipe • Bookies' joy: 10/1, 11/1, 33/1, 20/1, 15/2, 12/1 and 16/1 winners 17.35 Well, an astonishing day of sport. Had almost everything. A thrilling Gold Cup, with a side-order of controversy and a stewards' enquiry. A wonderful redemption story for jockey Davy Russell. Yet more demonstrations of extreme courage from jockeys and horses alike. Unfortunately, some injuries to jockeys Ruby Walsh and Daryl Jacob. All that the day really lacked was a big win for the punters. Still, that's racing. Thanks very much for following it with us over these last four days. Cheers. 17.30 No doubt as to the happiest of the day: the men of Gigginstown Stud. A fourth win for them. Runners-up must be our esteemed friends the bookies, who have enjoyed a series of 10/1, 11/1, 33/1, 20/1, 15/2, 12/1 and 16/1 winners. Cheltenham 5.15 1 Savello (D N Russell) 16-1 2 Ned Buntline (P Carberry) 6-1 Jt Fav 3 Claret Cloak (N Fehily) 6-1 Jt Fav 4 Next Sensation (R Johnson) 7-1 23 ran Non Runner: 14 Tote: win £21.10 places £4.40 £2.20 £2.30 £2.40 Tote Exacta: £165.00 CSF: £102.54 Tricast: £674.60 No 14 Oscar Hill (66-1) was withdrawn not under orders. Rule 4 does not apply. Next Sensation and Changing The Guard head them off, goodness me, Next Sensation is haring away from the field. His Excellency and Mr Mole get a mention towards the back. Anquetta is in second but Next Sensation is fully 15 lengths clear as they come to turn downhill. Oiseau De Nuit and Shooters Wood up there. Competitive Edge the faller.Mr Mole making some progress. Oiseau has fallen. It's a thrilling finish with Savello powering through for the win, poor old Next Sensation overhauled at the death, and that's another great win for Davy Russell. What a day he has had! They're off, finally! 17.15 They're about to go off in the last race, the Johnny Henderson... There is a delay while they wait for Oscar Hill. Oh no! He's run off miles away, he's out on the cross country course. Our much loved colleague Giles Mole has put the Mole fortune on a horse called Mr Mole. Well, you have to, don't you? 17.10 Pick the winner of this and you'll have earned yourself a very large drink indeed. I personally am out. 17.05 Time, then, for one more race. It's a two mile chase, it is run over three miles. 16.56 Well, that's me busted flat. I'm not in Baton Rouge, but still. The winners today: 10/1, 11/1, 33/1, 20/1, 15/2 and 12/1 with one race to go. Ouch. 16.55 Good news for fans of uncomfortable air travel. That Don Poli has given MIchael O'Leary a triple on the day. Cheltenham 4.40 1 Don Poli (M P Fogarty) 12-1 2 Thomas Crapper (Joseph Palmowski) 10-1 3 Caid Du Berlais (Harry Derham) 9-1 4 Urbain De Sivola (Mr A Guerin) 33-1 24 ran Also: 9-2 Fav Full Shift Tote: win £14.10 places £3.50 £2.70 £3.00 £6.80 Tote Exacta: £241.10 CSF: £113.83 Tricast: £1169.04 Tote Trifecta: £1,960.00 They're off in the Martin Pipe! Vieu Lion De Rouge, Caid De Berlais also involved, Carlo Brigante also. One Lucky Lady in third now. Three out now... Dolatulo leads them. Turning at the top and coming to the second last Thomas Crapper is leading, One Lucky Lady, Don Poli. Don Poli is out in front with Thomas Crapper and Don Poli wins it for Willie Mullins. Not a mention of Full Shift as far as I could tell. Hope nothing's happened to him. Oh, he w |
Which British explorer arrived in Tahiti in 1769? | French Polynesia: History - TripAdvisor Want the lowest hotel prices? You're in the right place. We check 200+ sites for you. French Polynesia: History Review a place you’ve visited JOIN Free Newsletter Interested in French Polynesia? We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for French Polynesia each week. French Polynesia Traveler Article: Read more about French Polynesia Topics include Transportation, Things to Do, Dining Scene, For Foreign Visitors & more! Comments (0) The Marquesas Islands are believed to have been settled in around 300 AD by Polynesians from Tonga and Samoa Islands. The western portion of French Polynesia was likely inhabited by around 800 AD. Europeans began exploring the region in 1767, when British explorer Samuel Wallis came upon what has become known as Tahiti. French navigator Louis Antoine de Bougainville followed soon after, and in 1769, British explorer Captain James Cook arrived. Cook gave Tahiti its name and called its surrounding islands the Society Islands after his sponsor, Britain’s Royal Society. In 1796, the first European settlers arrived from the London Missionary Society. In 1815 Pomare II, a prominent local chief, had converted to Christianity, and the religion spread quickly through the French Polynesia. French Catholic missionaries arrived in the area in 1836, but were driven out by Christian Tahitians. The expulsion of these missionaries, along with interest in building a naval base in the South Pacific, heightened French interest. In 1842, France made the Marquesas and Tahiti a protectorate, and soon colonized other islands in the region. In 1880, King Pomare V officially ceded his kingdom of Tahiti and Moorea to France. The islands became part of French Oceania. The boundaries of French Polynesia were set in 1900 by the annexation of the Austral Islands. In the early 20th century Tahiti’s port town of Papeete became the main economic, administrative, and religious center for the region. During World War Two, the island of Bora Bora became a fueling station for United States forces. American influence during and after the war helped inspire French Polynesian nationalism and the desire for more cultural, economic, and political freedom. In 1946 the colony became an overseas territory of France, and a territorial assembly was created to manage local affairs. In the late 1940s an independence movement emerged in the region. However, in a referendum held in 1958, island voters chose to remain a territory of France rather than become independent and lose French economic aid. Movements for greater autonomy continued throughout the 1970s and 1980s, resulting in several statutes that gave the territorial government more power, though to this day it remains a French protectorate. An international airport opened in Papeete in 1963, spurring major growth in tourism. Today, the economies of French Polynesia are based almost entirely on tourism, with a decreasing portion of the population relying on traditional subsistence agriculture. Share your knowledge |
Who played the title role in the 1975 film ‘Barry Lyndon’? | Barry Lyndon (1975) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error An Irish rogue wins the heart of a rich widow and assumes her dead husband's aristocratic position in 18th-century England. Director: Stanley Kubrick (written for the screen by), William Makepeace Thackeray (novel) Stars: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 39 titles created 15 Jun 2012 a list of 49 titles created 05 Aug 2013 a list of 25 titles created 17 Nov 2013 a list of 46 titles created 15 May 2014 a list of 39 titles created 18 Jul 2015 Search for " Barry Lyndon " 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 4 Oscars. Another 13 wins & 13 nominations. See more awards » Videos A middle-aged college professor becomes infatuated with a fourteen-year-old nymphet. Director: Stanley Kubrick After refusing to attack an enemy position, a general accuses the soldiers of cowardice and their commanding officer must defend them. Director: Stanley Kubrick A New York City doctor, who is married to an art curator, pushes himself on a harrowing and dangerous night-long odyssey of sexual and moral discovery after his wife admits that she once almost cheated on him. Director: Stanley Kubrick Crooks plan and execute a daring race-track robbery. Director: Stanley Kubrick The slave Spartacus leads a violent revolt against the decadent Roman Republic. Director: Stanley Kubrick An insane general triggers a path to nuclear holocaust that a war room full of politicians and generals frantically try to stop. Director: Stanley Kubrick A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue. Director: Stanley Kubrick Ready to catch a train to his hometown, a washed up boxer tells us about the strange and twisty events that happened to him the past couple of days. Director: Stanley Kubrick Humanity finds a mysterious, obviously artificial object buried beneath the Lunar surface and, with the intelligent computer H.A.L. 9000, sets off on a quest. Director: Stanley Kubrick 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.3/10 X In future Britain, Alex DeLarge, a charismatic and psycopath delinquent, who likes to practice crimes and ultra-violence with his gang, is jailed and volunteers for an experimental aversion therapy developed by the government in an effort to solve society's crime problem - but not all goes according to plan. Director: Stanley Kubrick Four soldiers trapped behind enemy lines must confront their fears and desires. Director: Stanley Kubrick A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter where an evil and spiritual presence influences the father into violence, while his psychic son sees horrific forebodings from the past and of the future. Director: Stanley Kubrick Edit Storyline In the Eighteenth Century, in a small village in Ireland, Redmond Barry is a young farm boy in love with his cousin Nora Brady. When Nora gets engaged to the British Captain John Quin, Barry challenges him to a duel of pistols. He wins and escapes to Dublin but is robbed on the road. Without an alternative, Barry joins the British Army to fight in the Seven Years War. He deserts and is forced to join the Prussian Army where he saves the life of his captain and becomes his protégé and spy of the Irish gambler Chevalier de Balibari. He helps Chevalier and becomes his associate until he decides to marry the wealthy Lady Lyndon. They move to England and Barry, in his obsession of nobility, dissipates her fortune and makes a dangerous and revengeful enemy. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil At long last Redmond Barry became a gentleman -- and that was his tragedy. See more » Genres: 18 December 1975 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Did |
In 1907, which ill-fated liner of the Cunard Line made its maiden voyage? | The Cunard Line | Atlantic Liners The Cunard Line The Britannia of 1840. (J. Kent Layton Collection) The Cunard Line Samuel Cunard, founder of the Cunard Company. (J. Kent Layton Collection) Originally called the British and North American Steam Packet Company, this legendary steamship line was founded by a Halifax, N.S. gentleman named Samuel Cunard. The company’s name was soon shortened to simply Cunard Company, in honor of its founder. Cunard’s first ship, the Britannia, made her maiden voyage in 1840. It was one of the first regular steamship lines to be inaugurated on the Atlantic trade. Despite competition from other companies – Collins, White Star, Hamburg-Amerika, French, and others – Cunard thrived on its reputation for reliability and safety. Their motto was, “We never lost a life.” Information on some of Cunard’s most important ships, 1840-1906: Ship Name 72′ 0″ 19,687 The Russia, of 1867, still relied heavily on sail power as a supplement to her steam engines. Her profile did, however, eschew more traditional paddlewheels in favor of a single screw propeller, something of a novelty at the time. At a service speed of just over 12 knots, the Russia was well known as one of the swiftest liners of her day. (J. Kent Layton Collection) Cunard’s Saxonia of 1900, seen plowing her way through a very rough sea in this spectacular artist’s depiction. (J. Kent Layton Collection) By 1902, however, Cunard found itself in a very bad financial state. A protracted rate war among North Atlantic shipping companies, combined with intense competition from White Star and German ships, had left them hurting badly and with a fleet that was very outdated when compared with their competitors. When American financier J. P. Morgan bought out the White Star Line in 1902, and began forming his International Mercantile Marine, the situation only grew worse. It would take a masterstroke to put them back in first place. That is precisely what took place. Cunard managed to obtain a loan from Parliament to fund the construction of two new speed-queens, which were to be named Lusitania and Mauretania. These two sister ships became legends in their own time, and remain so to this day. They were the largest ships in the world when they entered service, and between them held the Blue Riband from late 1907 until 1929. The Lusitania (left) and Mauretania (right) pass each other in the Mersey, Liverpool, England, in a pre-1912 photograph. Meetings of this nature were relatively rare, since the two ships normally were at opposite ends of the same sailing schedule. (J. Kent Layton Collection) Their larger sister, the Aquitania, made her debut on the North Atlantic in 1914 and remained in service until 1950, becoming one of the longest lived of the Atlantic liners. Further information on these three sisters can be found on their respective pages on this site. Detailed information can be found in the pages of my books. For example, Lusitania: An Illustrated Biography focuses on the liner’s career and technology, but also has an entire chapter on the sinking and a breathtaking amount of information (textual and photographic) that has never been published before. You may also be interested in further information on Cunard’s New York terminus, Pier 54. For reference, compare the statistics from Table 1, above, with those contained below: Comparative Information, Lusitania, Mauretania, Aquitania: Ship Name: 97′ 46,500 The Cunard Line continued to operate through the 1920’s, but during the early 1930’s, during the Great Depression, all of the major shipping lines found themselves in difficult financial situations. A 1920’s artist’s conception of three crack Cunard ships, the Mauretania, Aquitania, and Berengaria. (J. Kent Layton Collection) Eventually, Cunard was forced to merge with the White Star Line, forming the Cunard-White Star Line. The most immediate result of this merger was a disposal of much older tonnage, including ships like the Mauretania, Olympic, Berengaria and Majestic. The next result was more positive – the completion of Cunard’s newest sup |
Aravind Adiga’s novel ‘The White Tiger’ won which prestigious award in 2008? | Aravind Adiga wins literature's Man Booker prize - USATODAY.com Aravind Adiga wins literature's Man Booker prize Updated Aravind Adiga's novel The White Tiger scored the Man Booker prize. LONDON (AP) Aravind Adiga has won the prestigious Man Booker prize for his first novel. Adiga's novel The White Tiger features a protagonist who will use any means necessary to fulfill his dream of escaping impoverished village life for success in the big city. The judges also praised the book's humor. The 34-year-old Adiga is the youngest of the finalists for the prize. Irish writer Sebastian Barry was the bookies' favorite Tuesday in a wide-open field of finalists for the prestigious Man Booker prize for fiction. Barry's The Secret Scripture, a story of misery, memories and secrets in 1930s Ireland, was 5/2 front-runner among six contenders for the award, according to bookmakers William Hill. Rival bookies Ladbrokes had Barry as 2/1 front-runner. Both firms had Indian writer Amitav Ghosh as second-favorite for Sea of Poppies. The winner will be announced late Tuesday. The 50,000 pound (US$88,000) prize is among the world's highest-profile literary awards, open to novels in English by writers from Britain, Ireland or the Commonwealth of former British colonies. Winning brings a big boost in profile, and usually in sales. Playwright and novelist Barry was previously nominated in 2005 for A Long Long Way. Victory would make him the third Irish winner in four years. The 2005 prize went to John Banville for the The Sea, and last year's winner was Ireland's Anne Enright for The Gathering. The 2006 winner was India's Kiran Desai for The Inheritance of Loss. This year's Booker shortlist lacks the star power and household names of some previous contests. Few of the six shortlisted authors are household names, and two are first-time authors: Indian novelist Aravind Adiga, nominated for The White Tiger— the story of a man's dreams of escaping poor village life for success in the big city — and Australia's Steve Toltz, shortlisted for sprawling father-son saga A Fraction of the Whole. Two English authors are also in the running — Linda Grant for The Clothes on Their Backs and Philip Hensher for The Northern Clemency. Among those snubbed by the judging panel was Salman Rushdie, who was on the prize's 13-book long-list for the Enchantress of Florence. In July, Rushdie was named the greatest-ever winner of the literary prize for Midnight's Children, which took the Booker in 1981. Graham Sharpe, Booker expert at bookies William Hill, said the judges' decision to omit another highly praised book, Joseph O'Neill's post-9/11 New York saga Netherland, from the shortlist was inexplicable. "It's certainly not a vintage year either for the quality of the books or the gambling on the outcome," Sharpe said. "You haven't got the big names, the controversy — anything to spark a flame of interest in the shortlist." William Hill put 7/2 odds on Ghosh and Grant, followed by Toltz at 9/2. Adiga and Hensher were both 5/1 outsiders. The award was founded in 1969 and was long known as the Booker Prize. It was renamed when the financial services conglomerate Man Group PLC began sponsoring it five years ago. On the Net: http://www.themanbookerprize.com Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Posted E-mail | Print | To report corrections and clarifications, contact Reader Editor Brent Jones . For publication consideration in the newspaper, send comments to [email protected] . Include name, phone number, city and state for verification. Guidelines: You share in the USA TODAY community, so please keep your comments smart and civil. Don't attack other readers personally, and keep your language decent. Use the "Report Abuse" button to make a difference. Read more . |
NaCl is the chemical compound of which common substance? | Chemical or Scientific Names of Common Substances By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Updated August 06, 2015. Chemical or scientific names are used to give an accurate description of a substance's composition. Even so, you rarely ask someone to pass the sodium chloride at the dinner table. It's important to remember that common names are inaccurate and vary from one place and time to another. Therefore, don't assume that you know the chemical composition of a substance based on its common name. This is a list of archaic chemical names and common names for chemicals, with their modern or IUPAC equivalent name. You also may be interested in the list of common chemicals and where to find them . Chemical Names and Nomenclature |
Which actress played the role of identical twins, Susan and Sharon, in the 1961 film ‘The Parent Trap’? | The Parent Trap (1961) | The Parent Trap Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Parent Trap Wiki Share The Parent Trap is a 1961 Walt Disney film.[[|[1]]][[|[2]]] It stars Hayley Mills , Maureen O'Hara and Brian Keith in a story about teenage twins and their divorced parents. The screenplay by the film's director David Swift was based upon the book Lottie and Lisa (Das Doppelte Lottchen) by Erich Kästner . Kastner derived his version from a Deanna Durbin film Three Smart Girls . The Parent Trap was nominated for two Academy Awards , was broadcast on television, saw three television sequels, was remade in 1998 with Lindsay Lohan , and has been released to VHS and DVD. The original film was Mills' second of six films for Disney Contents Edit Identical twins Susan Evers and Sharon McKendrick ( Hayley Mills ) meet at summer camp, unaware that they are sisters. Their identical appearance initially creates rivalry, and they continually pull pranks on one another. Eventually, their mischief ruins the camp dance. As punishment, they must live together in an isolated cabin for what remains of the summer. After both admit they come from broken homes, they soon realize they are twin sisters and that their parents, Mitch and Maggie ( Brian Keith and Maureen O'Hara ), divorced shortly after their birth, with each parent having custody of one of them. The twins, each eager to meet the parent they never knew, switch places. While Susan is in Boston masquerading as Sharon, Sharon goes to California pretending to be Susan. Sharon telephones Susan in Boston with news that their father is planning to marry a gold-digger , and their mother needs to be rushed to California to prevent the union. In Boston, Susan tells her mother the truth about the switched identities and the two fly there. With all four in California, the twins set about (with mild approval from their mother) sabotaging their father's marriage plans. Mitch's money-hungry, and much-younger, fiance, Vicki Robinson ( Joanna Barnes ), receives rude, mischievous treatment from the girls and some veiled cattiness from Maggie. One evening, the girls recreate their parents' first date at an Italian restaurant with a gypsy violinist. The former spouses are gradually drawn together, though they quickly begin bickering over minor things and Vicki. To delay Maggie's return to Boston with Sharon, the twins dress and talk alike so their parents are unable to tell them apart. They will reveal who is who only after everyone goes on the annual family camping trip. Mitch and Maggie reluctantly agree, but when Vicki objects to the plan, Maggie tricks her into taking her place. The girls effect the coup de grace : Vicki spends her time swatting mosquitoes and being awakened in terror by two bear cubs licking the honey the twins put on her feet. Exasperated, Vicki angrily slaps one of the girls, and Mitch ends the relationship. Mitch and Maggie rekindle their love, and the two remarry in the final scene with the twins in the wedding party. Cast Joanna Barnes as Vicky Robinson Susan Henning as Susan/Sharon double ==Production Notes== The screenplay originally called for only a few trick photography shots of Hayley Mills in scenes with herself; the bulk of the film was to be shot using a body double. When Walt Disney saw how seamless the processed shots were, he ordered the script reconfigured to include more of the special effect. Disney also wanted Mills to appear on camera as much as possible, knowing that she was having growth spurts during filming. The film was shot mostly at various locales in California . The summer camp scenes were filmed at Cedar Lake Camp , in the San Bernardino Mountains near the city of Big Bear Lake in Southern California . The Monterey scenes were filmed in various California locations, including millionaire Stuyvesant Fish 's 5,200 acres (21 km2) ranch in Carmel , Monterey's Pebble Beach golf course. The scenes at the Monterey house were shot at studio's Golden Oak Ranch in Placerita Canyon, where Mitch's ranch was built. It was the design of this set that proved the mo |
The Big Muddy River in Southern Illinois joins which other river? | Big Muddy River | Anglerweb Big Muddy River 166 Miles Description: The Big Muddy River is located in Illinois. It joins the Mississippi River south of Murphysboro, Illinois. The Big Muddy has been dammed near Benton, Illinois, forming Rend Lake. The Big Muddy is approximately 166 miles (267 km) long. It drains 1,500,100 acres (6,071 km²). In 1995, water quality was assessed as "fair" to "good". Pollution sources include agricultural practices, mining and municipalities. Major tributaries of the Big Muddy include Beaucoup Creek, Little Muddy River, Casey Creek, Middle Fork of the Big Muddy and Crab Orchard Creek. The basin also includes Kinkaid Lake, Rend Lake, Crab Orchard Lake, Devil's Kitchen Lake, Little Grassy Lake and Cedar Lake. The northern limit of the watershed is north of Kell, about two miles (3 km) into Marion County. This is on Casey Creek, which might be properly considered the main reach of the river. Turkey Bayou Campground:No. Campsites: 5 Group Site: No Toilets: Vault Usable by Persons with Disabilities: Yes General Camping Information: There is a maximum of eight campers to a site and a maximum of 14 days continuous use. Campfires are restricted to fire rings. Location: Located 11 miles southwest of Murphysboro, Illinois. From Illinois Route 3 take Oakwood Bottoms Road east to Turkey Bayou Campground along side the Big Muddy River. Fishing: Boat launch into the Big Muddy River. Fishing is allowed in the Big Muddy River. Spot Access: Boat Ramp, Parking (car/truck), Parking (boat/trailer), Picnic Area, Power Boats Allowed, Swimming Area, Disabled access, State campground, Shore fishing access, State picnic area, Playground, Camping, Restrooms, Fly Fishing, Wading |
Marie Antoinette was married to which French King? | Marie-Antoinette - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Google Marie Antoinette: Early Life Marie Antoinette, the 15th child of Holy Roman Emperor Francis I and the powerful Habsburg empress Maria Theresa, was born in Vienna, Austria, in 1755–an age of great instability for European monarchies. In 1766, as a way to cement the relatively new alliance between the French and Habsburg thrones, Maria Theresa promised her young daughter’s hand in marriage to the future king Louis XVI of France. Four years later, Marie Antoinette and the dauphin were married by proxy in Vienna. (They were 15 and 16 years old, and they had never met.) On May 16, 1770, a lavish second wedding ceremony took place in the royal chapel at Versailles. More than 5,000 guests watched as the two teenagers were married. It was the beginning of Marie Antoinette’s life in the public eye. Did You Know? There is no evidence that Marie Antoinette ever said that starving peasants should “eat cake” if they had no bread. In fact, the story of a fatuous noblewoman who said “Let them eat cake!” appears in the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s Confessions, which was written around 1766 (when Marie Antoinette was just 11 years old). Marie Antoinette: Life at Versailles Life as a public figure was not easy for Marie Antoinette. Her marriage was difficult and, as she had very few official duties, she spent most of her time socializing and indulging her extravagant tastes. (For example, she had a model farm built on the palace grounds so that she and her ladies-in-waiting could dress in elaborate costumes and pretend to be milkmaids and shepherdesses.) Widely circulated newspapers and inexpensive pamphlets poked fun at the queen’s profligate behavior and spread outlandish, even pornographic rumors about her. Before long, it had become fashionable to blame Marie Antoinette for all of France’s problems. Marie Antoinette: The French Revolution In fact, the nation’s difficulties were not the young queen’s fault. Eighteenth-century colonial wars–particularly the American Revolution , in which the French had intervened on behalf of the colonists–had created a tremendous debt for the French state. The people who owned most of the property in France, such as the Catholic Church (the “First Estate”) and the nobility (the “Second Estate”), generally did not have to pay taxes on their wealth; ordinary people, on the other hand, felt squeezed by high taxes and resentful of the royal family’s conspicuous spending. Louis XVI and his advisers tried to impose a more representative system of taxation, but the nobility resisted. (The popular press blamed Marie Antoinette for this–she was known as “Madame Veto,” among other things–though she was far from the only wealthy person in France to defend the privileges of the aristocracy.) In 1789, representatives from all three estates (the clergy, the nobility and the common people) met at Versailles to come up with a plan for the reform of the French state, but noblemen and clergymen were still reluctant to give up their prerogatives. The “Third Estate” delegates, inspired by Enlightenment ideas about personal liberty and civic equality, formed a “National Assembly” that placed government in the hands of French citizens for the first time. At the same time, conditions worsened for ordinary French people, and many became convinced that the monarchy and the nobility were conspiring against them. Marie Antoinette continued to be a convenient target for their rage. Cartoonists and pamphleteers depicted her as an “Austrian whore” doing everything she could to undermine the French nation. In October 1789, a mob of Parisian women protesting the high cost of bread and other goods marched to Versailles, dragged the entire royal family back to the city, and imprisoned them in the Tuileries. In June 1791, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette fled Paris and headed for the Austrian border–where, rumor had it, the queen’s brother, the Holy Roman Emperor, waited with troops ready to invade France, overthrow the revolutionary government and restore the power of the mon |
The drug ‘Reyataz’ is used for treating which medical condition? | Reyataz: Indications, Side Effects, Warnings - Drugs.com Vaccines aren’t just for kids. Is your teen protected ? Reyataz Treating HIV infection along with other medicines. Reyataz is an HIV protease inhibitor. It works by blocking the growth of HIV. Do NOT use Reyataz if: you are allergic to any ingredient in Reyataz you have severe liver problems you are taking alfuzosin, cisapride, an ergot derivative (eg, ergotamine), indinavir, irinotecan, lovastatin, nevirapine, oral midazolam, pimozide, rifampin, salmeterol, simvastatin, St. John's wort, or triazolam you are taking sildenafil for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you. Slideshow HIV & AIDS Update: New Treatments, Easier Options Before using Reyataz: Some medical conditions may interact with Reyataz. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances if you have hemophilia, diabetes or high blood sugar, high cholesterol, an irregular heartbeat, gallbladder problems (eg, gallstones), or liver problems (eg, hepatitis B or C) if you have kidney problems or kidney stones or you are on dialysis Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Reyataz. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following: Many prescription and nonprescription medicines (eg, used for aches and pains, allergies, angina, asthma or other lung or breathing problems, birth control, blood thinning, blood vessel problems, cancer, Cushing syndrome, cystic fibrosis, depression or other mental or mood problems, diabetes, enlarged prostate gland, erectile dysfunction, gout, heartburn or reflux disease, hepatitis C, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, HIV, immune system suppression, infections, inflammation, irregular heartbeat or other heart problems, low blood sodium levels, migraine, nausea and vomiting, opioid addiction, overactive bladder, pulmonary hypertension, seizures, sleep aid, Tourette disorder), multivitamin products, and herbal or dietary supplements (eg, St. John's wort) because they may interact with Reyataz. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure if any of your medicines might interact with Reyataz This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Reyataz may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine. How to use Reyataz: Use Reyataz as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. An extra patient leaflet is available with Reyataz. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information. Take Reyataz by mouth with food. Swallow Reyataz whole. Do not break, crush, open, or chew before swallowing. If you also take an H2 antagonist (eg, cimetidine) or a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) (eg, omeprazole), talk with your doctor about how to take it with Reyataz. If you also take an antacid or didanosine, take Reyataz at least 2 hours before or 1 hour after the antacid or didanosine. Take Reyataz on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it. Taking Reyataz at the same time each day will help you remember to take it. Continue to use Reyataz even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses. If you miss a dose of Reyataz, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Reyataz. Important safety information: Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Reyataz before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery. Reyataz interacts with many other medicines. The ri |
Who was replaced by Sid Vicious as bassist in the punk rock band The Sex Pistols? | Sid Vicious - Singer, Bassist - Biography.com Sid Vicious Punk rocker Sid Vicious became famous as bassist for the Sex Pistols before his entanglement with drugs and Nancy Spungen ended his career and life. IN THESE GROUPS Famous People Who Died in United States Synopsis Sid Vicious was born John Simon Ritchie on May 10, 1957, in London. As a high school dropout, his "punk" look captured the eye of Malcom McLaren, creator of the Sex Pistols. After the band broke up in 1978, Vicious holed up in New York's Chelsea Hotel with his girlfriend Nancy Spungen. Their relationship was full of ups and downs, leading to the eventual mysterious murder of Spunger. Not long after, on February 2, 1979, Vicious was found dead in New York City. Early Life Musician and singer Sid Vicious was born John Simon Ritchie on May 10, 1957, in London, England. One of the most mythic figures of the 1970s punk explosion, Sid Vicious became famous for his edgy, rebellious persona and his self-destructive tendencies. As a teenager, he floundered, dropping out of school. Hanging around London, he was one of the many disaffected youth to embrace the punk spirit of anarchy and rebellion. With his spiky hair, disheveled appearance, and bad attitude, Vicious was considered the ideal person to join the leading punk group, the Sex Pistols. He was brought in by the band's manager, Malcolm McLaren, to replace original bassist Glen Matlock in 1977, even though he didn't even know how to play the instrument. Sex Pistols McLaren had created the Sex Pistols in 1975. One of the leading forces in punk music, the band played fast-paced short songs, expressing angst and frustration about the social and political conditions of the time. Unlike music acts from previous generations, the group had no interest in producing hit records or pleasing anyone other than themselves. Even before Vicious joined, the Sex Pistols were known for causing quite a stir. During a live television interview in 1976, they spewed so many profanities that they were soon dropped by their record company. Vicious was on board, however, for some of the group's biggest sensations. On the single "God Save the Queen," singer John Rotten (the stage name of John Lyndon) insulted Queen Elizabeth II, saying that she "ain't no human being" and had a "fascist regime." This upset many Britons, especially since 1977 was Queen's Jubilee, the celebration of her 25 years as the reigning monarch. As a result, the band was physically attacked several times and unable to find places to play in the United Kingdom. Still The Sex Pistols managed to sell a lot of records, especially considering the single was banned and many retailers refused to sell the resulting album, Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols. There was no denying that they struck a chord with punk music fans. Sid and Nancy That same year, Vicious met an American woman named Nancy Spungen. The two became inseparable. She accompanied him on the Sex Pistols' brief tour of the United States in early 1978. The group only played eight concerts together before the band fell apart. The dissolution of the Sex Pistols was fed, in part, by escalating drug use and personal conflicts, including tension between Spungen and Vicious's bandmates. It has been reported that Rotten encouraged Vicious to break off his relationship to Spungen. After the break-up of the Sex Pistols, Vicious and Spungen spent time in London before moving to New York City. They stayed at the Chelsea Hotel, home to many artists, writers, and musicians over the years. Spungen took over as Vicious's manager and got him a few gigs, but his performances were lackluster as he was strung out on drugs at the time. The two tried to get clean briefly, but they soon spent most of their time feeding their drug habit, which included heroin, barbiturates, and a synthetic form of morphine. Tragic End Sometime during the early hours of October 12, 1978, the couple's downward spiral reached a tragic end. Spungen was found dead on the bathroom floor in their room at the Chelsea Hotel. She had been sta |
Which singer released the single ‘Lonely’ in 2005? | Akon Biography: Akon's Age, Career Info & More By Mark Edward Nero Updated November 11, 2015. Akon was born Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam on April 16, 1973 in St. Louis, Mo. For whatever reason, Akon keeps his birthdate closely guarded, but legal documents list it as the aforementioned date. Although he was born in the States, his family moved to Senegal where he spent most of his childhood. His mother was a dancer; his father, Mor Thiam, a jazz percussionist. He caught the music bug early on and learned how to play the drums, guitar and djembe. His family moved back to the United States when he was seven, settling in Union City, N.J., where he discovered hip-hop. When Akon and his brother were in high school their parents relocated to Atlanta and left the brothers behind the finish school. Akon soon found himself taking advantage of his freedom by getting in trouble with both classmates and the legal system. He spent three years in prison for grand theft auto and during that time began working on music. Akon credits a love for music and an admiration of his father, for allowing him to turn his life around. continue reading below our video Best Vacation Reads of 2015 Big Break: After Akon was released from prison he began writing and recording tracks in a home studio. He formed a friendship and mentorship with music mogul Devyne Stephens, who helmed the careers of Usher and Alicia Keys. Akon recorded more songs with Stephens and his tapes eventually made their way to SRC Records, an imprint of Universal. His debut album, Trouble, was released in 2004. Its singles, "Locked Up," "Lonely," "Bananza (Belly Dancer)," "Ghetto" and "Pot of Gold," were all huge hits, and combined West African-style vocals with East Coast and Southern beats. Career Overview: Akon started his own label, Kon Live Distribution, under I nterscope Records . His sophomore effort, Konvicted, was released in 2006 and debuted at No. 2. After just six weeks, it was certified platinum, and has since gone triple platinum. "Smack That," which features Eminem , peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 for five straight weeks. The song even earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. "I Wanna Love You," featuring Snoop Dogg , was the album's second single. It became Akon's first No. 1 Hot 100 single. "Don't Matter" followed suit. It was his first solo No. 1 hit. In 2008 he released his third studio album, Freedom. It marked a turning point in Akon's sound, and has a heavy EDM, Euro-pop influence. It was a risky effort, but it paid off: Freedom cracked the Billboard 200 Top Ten, and its most successful single, "Right Now (Na Na Na)," reached the Top Ten in the Hot 100. Akon's own production has slowed since, but he's become quite the collaborator. He cowrote the Lady Gaga hit "Just Dance," which earned a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording, and following the death of close friend Michael Jackson , he released their duet "Hold My Hand." He also collaborated with house music icon David Guetta in the song "Sexy Bitch." His collaborations span genres, from Matisyahu to Leona Lewis . He's been working on his fourth studio album since 2010 and has released five singles so far. It is slated for a 2015 release. Other Ventures: Akon has several projects and charities in Africa, given his strong ties to the country. In 2014 he founded Akon Lighting Africa , a solar power initiative that provides electricity in 14 African countries, and he established the Konfidence Foundation to support underprivileged Senegalese children. He also owns a conflict-free diamond mine in South Africa. Popular Songs: |
In Greek mythology, what is the name of the nymph who was pursued by Apollo and transformed by the gods into a laurel bush? | Daphne (Greek mythology) - Memidex dictionary/thesaurus New World Dictionary: Daphne a feminine name | [Greek mythology] a nymph who is changed by her father into a laurel tree so that she may escape Apollo's advances | any of a genus ... (28 of 51 words, 3 definitions, pronunciation, 1 image ) Collins Dictionary: daphne | Daphne any shrub of the Eurasian thymelaeaceous genus "Daphne", such as the ... | [Greek mythology] a nymph who was saved from the amorous attentions of ... (24 of 396 words, 2 definitions, 5 usage examples, pronunciations) Columbia Encyclopedia: Daphne in Greek mythology, a nymph. She was loved by Apollo and by Leucippus, a mortal who disguised himself as a nymph to be near her. When Leucippus ... (27 of 58 words, pronunciation) Random House Dictionary: Daphne [classical mythology] a nymph who, when pursued by Apollo, was saved by being changed into a laurel tree. | "daphne": [botany] any Eurasian shrub ... (23 of 51 words, 3 definitions, pronunciation) |
In botany, what is the decay-resistant outer coating of a pollen grain or spore called? | Pollen Grain: Definition, Structure & Function - Video & Lesson Transcript | Study.com Pollen Grain: Definition, Structure & Function Watch short & fun videos Start Your Free Trial Today An error occurred trying to load this video. Try refreshing the page, or contact customer support. You must create an account to continue watching Register for a free trial Are you a student or a teacher? I am a student Start Your Free Trial To Continue Watching As a member, you'll also get unlimited access to over lessons in math, English, science, history, and more. Plus, get practice tests, quizzes, and personalized coaching to help you succeed. Coming up next: Flowering Plants: Reproduction & Fertilization You're on a roll. Keep up the good work! Your next lesson will play in 10 seconds 0:35 What Are Pollen Grains? 0:57 Structure of Pollen Grains 2:53 Pollination in Angiosperms Add to Add to Add to Want to watch this again later? Log in or sign up to add this lesson to a Custom Course. Custom Courses are courses that you create from Study.com lessons. Use them just like other courses to track progress, access quizzes and exams, and share content. Teachers Organize and share selected lessons with your class. Make planning easier by creating your own custom course. Students Create a new course from any lesson page or your dashboard. From any lesson page: Click "Add to" located below the video player and follow the prompts to name your course and save your lesson. From your dashboard: Click on the "Custom Courses" tab, then click "Create course". Next, go to any lesson page and begin adding lessons. Edit your Custom Course directly from your dashboard. Personalize: Name your Custom Course and add an optional description or learning objective. Organize: Create chapters to group lesson within your course. Remove and reorder chapters and lessons at any time. Share your Custom Course or assign lessons and chapters. Teacher Edition: Share or assign lessons and chapters by clicking the "Teacher" tab on the lesson or chapter page you want to assign. Students' quiz scores and video views will be trackable in your "Teacher" tab. Premium Edition: You can share your Custom Course by copying and pasting the course URL. Only Study.com members will be able to access the entire course. Create an account to start this course today Try it free for 5 days! Instructor: Wendy McDougal Wendy has taught high school Biology and has a master's degree in education. A pollen grain is a microscopic body that contains the male reproductive cell of a plant. It is crucial in a plant's fertilization process. Learn more about this tiny structure and take a short quiz at the end. What are Pollen Grains? Spring is a time of new growth and fresh beginnings. Days get longer, the sun gets warmer, and flowers bloom in a magnificent show of color. And as a result of these lovely blossoms everywhere, many of us find ourselves in sneezing fits. In order for flowers to propagate every year, they must be pollinated. And pollination sends millions of tiny pollen grains through the air, many of which end up in our nose. But pollen does not exist simply to make us miserable. Pollen grains represent the male portion of the reproductive process in plants and trees. These tiny bodies are swirling in the air and on the legs of insects so that they can join the female part of the plant to create a new seed. This important process is known as fertilization. As we will discover, pollen plays a crucial role in the plant world. Structure of Pollen Grains Pollen grains are microscopic structures that vary in size and shape. Some are tiny orbs, while others are egg-shaped. Although too small to see individually, they can be seen by the naked eye in large quantities. You have probably noticed a bright orange-yellow coating on your car during springtime that closely resembles cheese powder from the macaroni and cheese box. Assorted Pollen Grains (Sunflower, Morning Glory, Hollyhock, Primrose, Castor Bean) Viewed through a micros |
Actor Nicholas Cage plays gun-runner Yuri Orlov in which 2005 film? | Lord of War (2005) - IMDb IMDb 31 December 2016 1:22 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 An arms dealer confronts the morality of his work as he is being chased by an Interpol agent. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 33 titles created 05 Aug 2012 a list of 30 titles created 26 Apr 2013 a list of 37 titles created 13 Jan 2014 a list of 21 titles created 26 Sep 2015 a list of 37 titles created 02 Jan 2016 Title: Lord of War (2005) 7.6/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 2 wins & 2 nominations. See more awards » Videos In order to foil an extortion plot, an FBI agent undergoes a face-transplant surgery and assumes the identity and physical appearance of a ruthless terrorist, but the plan turns from bad to worse when the same criminal impersonates the cop. Director: John Woo A retired master car thief must come back to the industry and steal 50 cars with his crew in one night to save his brother's life. Director: Dominic Sena Newly paroled ex-con and former U.S. Ranger Cameron Poe finds himself trapped in a prisoner transport plane when the passengers seize control. Director: Simon West A Las Vegas magician who can see into the future is pursued by FBI agents seeking to use his abilities to prevent a nuclear terrorist attack. Director: Lee Tamahori A mild-mannered chemist and an ex-con must lead the counterstrike when a rogue group of military men, led by a renegade general, threaten a nerve gas attack from Alcatraz against San Francisco. Director: Michael Bay M.I.T. professor John Koestler links a mysterious list of numbers from a time capsule to past and future disasters and sets out to prevent the ultimate catastrophe. Director: Alex Proyas Two hip detectives protect a murder witness while investigating a case of stolen heroin. Director: Michael Bay A phobic con artist and his protégé are on the verge of pulling off a lucrative swindle when the former's teenage daughter arrives unexpectedly. Director: Ridley Scott A lawyer becomes a target by a corrupt politician and his NSA goons when he accidentally receives key evidence to a serious politically motivated crime. Director: Tony Scott A young police officer must prevent a bomb exploding aboard a city bus by keeping its speed above 50 mph. Director: Jan de Bont A Chicago weather man, separated from his wife and children, debates whether professional and personal success are mutually exclusive. Director: Gore Verbinski On his first day on the job as a Los Angeles narcotics officer, a rookie cop goes on a 24-hour training course with a rogue detective who isn't what he appears. Director: Antoine Fuqua Edit Storyline This film charts the rise and fall of Yuri Orlov, from his early days in the early 1980s in Little Odessa, selling guns to mobsters in his local neighbourhood, through to his ascension through the decade of excess and indulgence into the early 90s, where he forms a business partnership with an African warlord and his psychotic son. The film also charts his relationship through the years with his younger brother, his marriage to a famous model, his relentless pursuit by a determined federal agent and his inner demons that sway between his drive for success and the immorality of what he does. Written by [email protected] Where There's A Will, There's A Weapon. See more » Genres: Rated R for strong violence, drug use, language and sexuality | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 16 September 2005 (USA) See more » Also Known As: El señor de la guerra See more » Filming Locations: $9,390,144 (USA) (16 September 2005) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia The character of Andre Baptiste is loosely based on famous warlord, and ex-leader of Liberia, Charles Taylor . See more » Goofs When narrating the story about early stages of his bu |
The first Stock-Exchange in America was founded in which city? | History of the NASDAQ and American Stock Exchanges (Business Reference Services, Library of Congress) September 2006; Updated October 2012 The American Stock Exchange (AMEX) got its start in the 1800's and was known as the "Curb Exchange" until 1921 because it met as a market at the curbstone on Broad Street near Exchange Place. Its founding date is generally considered as 1921 because this is the year when it moved into new quarters on Trinity. However, it wasn't until 1953 that it officially became the American Stock Exchange. In November 1998, the National Association of Security Dealers announced that the American Stock Exchange would merge with the National Association of Securities Dealers creating "The Nasdaq-Amex Market Group." However, the American Stock Exchange remained as an active exchange. Above: by NYSE Euronext. NYSE Euronext integrated amex.com content and data into the nyse.com website, phasing out amex.com, effective January 16, 2009. The new name is NYSE Amex . Founded by the National Association of Securities Dealers, the NASDAQ began trading on February 8, 1971, as the world's first electronic stock market, trading for over 2,500 securities. In 2000, NASDAQ membership voted to restructure and spin off NASDAQ into a shareholder-owned, for-profit company. In 2007, the NASD merged with the New York Stock Exchange's regulation committee to form the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ( FINRA). In May 2007, NASDAQ announced a transaction to create global exchange and technology company with Swedish exchange operator, OMX. Later that year, on November 7, 2007, NASDAQ OMX announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, the oldest stock exchange in America, founded in 1790. Today NASDAQ is the largest electronic stock market with over 3,000 companies listed. Internet Resources |
Which 18th Century scientist and politician invented a glass harmonica (or ‘armonica) in 1761? | franklin - society Glass Armonica • Invented in 1761 • One of the most franklin franklin - society Glass Armonica • Invented in 1761 •... SCHOOL View Full Document Benjamin Franklin • Born in Boston, Mass. On January 17,1706 • Grew up in this house on Milk St. Background • At age 12 he was an apprentice to his father who was a candle maker • At age 14 he was an apprentice to his brother who was a printer • At 17 he moved to Philadelphia • Married Deborah Reed on Oct. 1, 1730 Major inventions • Lightning Rod • Bifocals • Odometer • Glass Armonica • Franklin Stove • Catheter Lightning Rod • One of Franklin’s major works in electricity • Vital to society and science • Used to protect buildings and homes against the awesome power of lightning • Composed of an iron rod mounted on top of a edifice • Attracts lightning currents and channels it to the ground Bifocals • Perfect example of one of Ben’s famous quotes “Necessity is the mother of invention” • Allows user to use one set of glasses for myopic and hyperopic vision handicaps Odometer • Designed to measure distance by using gears • Very important and useful in today’s This preview has intentionally blurred sections. Sign up to view the full version. View Full Document This is the end of the preview. Sign up to access the rest of the document. Unformatted text preview: society Glass Armonica • Invented in 1761 • One of the most celebrated musical instruments of the 18th century • Sound is produced by vibrations from the glasses in the armonica Franklin Stove • An iron stove used to produce heat in homes then were ten poorly insulated • Very important because it replaced the use of fires in homes that were made of all wood Catheter • Invented in December of 1752 • Thin flexible tube • It is inserted into bodily passage or cavity in order to allow fluids to pass into or out of • mechanism was constructed for his brother john, who was extremely ill Interesting facts • At age 16 Ben experimented vegetarianism to save money to buy more books • At age 70 Ben was the oldest delegate to sign the Declaration of Independence • In 1778 Ben was so impressed by a bust of himself that was sculpted by Jean Antoine Houdon he invited Houdon to the states to sculpt a similar one of George Washington... University of South Florida - Tampa EGN 3000 - Spring 2009 Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) Here, a simple tube and two lenses had made a rod for bea galileo |
British tv ‘Dragon’ Theo Paphitis was the chairman of which London football club for eight years until 2006? | Learn and talk about Theo Paphitis, British eurosceptics, Businesspeople from London, Cypriot emigrants to England, English people of Greek Cypriot descent .com Theodoros 'Theo' Paphitis ( Greek : Θεόδωρος Παφίτης) (born 24 September 1959) is a Cypriot-born British retail magnate and entrepreneur of Greek Cypriot origin. He is best known to the general public for his appearances on the BBC business programme Dragons' Den and as former chairman of Millwall Football Club . Paphitis has made the majority of his fortune in the retail sector. In 2006, he sold his equity stake in the lingerie brand La Senza for a reported £100 million. He is the owner of stationery chain Ryman , the homewares specialist Robert Dyas and lingerie retailer Boux Avenue . The 2015 Sunday Times Rich List estimated his wealth at £280 million. [1] Contents Early life[ edit ] Born in Limassol , Cyprus, [2] Paphitis is the second of three brothers; elder brother Marinos and younger brother George. They share two half-brothers. He came to England with his parents and Marinos when he was nine years old. He attended Ambler Primary School, Islington and Woodberry Down Comprehensive School , Manor House (closed in 1981) where he battled with dyslexia , but began his entrepreneurial activities by running the school tuckshop, at the age of 15. Business career[ edit ] Paphitis took a job as a tea boy and filing clerk at a City of London insurance broker . Wanting more money, he discovered his passion for retailing and sales when at 18 he worked as a sales assistant for Watches of Switzerland in Bond Street . [3] Aged 21, he joined Legal & General selling commercial mortgages, which taught him to read other businesses' balance sheets . Aged 23, he set up a property finance company with close friend and business associate Mark Moran, and kept going when the friend left in partnership with Hanover Druce, making his first money on the rise of the 1980s commercial property markets. [3] Spotting the rise in mobile telephones , he bought into NAG Telecom, becoming chairman alongside fellow director Tony Kleanthous (now chairman of Barnet FC ). Paphitis gained a large market share for NAG by negotiating concessionary positions in Ryman stationery stores. [4] When Ryman went bankrupt, Paphitis approached the administrators and bought the company. He turned it around by improving relations with suppliers, and enthusing the management team, [3] cementing his reputation for turning failing companies into highly successful and profitable businesses. His ventures now include Ryman , Robert Dyas and Boux Avenue . He co-owns Red Letter Days with fellow Dragons' Den businessman Peter Jones . In 2006, he sold his equity stake in the UK and EU segment of the global lingerie brand, La Senza , for a reported £100m. [5] In 2008, Paphitis was one of several interested parties in bidding for failed retail chain Woolworths . [6] However he later pulled out because of unrealistic numbers quoted by the administrators. [7] In March 2011, Paphitis set up a new lingerie chain, Boux Avenue [8] which by the end of 2013 had grown to 21 stores in the UK with a further four internationally. In July 2012, he bought the hardware retailer Robert Dyas . Paphitis said: "It is a business which fits well with my investment criteria." [9] Football[ edit ] As chairman from 1997, Paphitis took Millwall out of administration and on to the 2004 FA Cup Final at the Millennium Stadium . He is perhaps best known for his work to reduce football hooliganism , and appointing as Millwall manager Dennis Wise , and together they guided the club to their first official appearance in the final of the FA Cup and into European football. [10] After almost eight years at the helm of Millwall, Paphitis stepped down from his role as chairman in 2005. [11] Paphitis is a director and part-owner of Isthmian League side Walton & Hersham . Ryman Stationery sponsors the Isthmian League in a deal until the end of the 2015–16 season. Sponsorship of the Ryman League has been running for 19 years and is the longest current sponsorshi |
Which two mainland European countries compete in the Six Nations Rugby Tournament? | Rugby Union Main Page | See live article | Alphabetical index Rugby Union Supposedly invented during a football game by William Webb Ellis at Rugby School , the game of Rugby Union is a team sport contested with an ovoid ball by two teams of 15 players, the object being to outscore the opposing team. The ball is carried in the hand and may be passed backwards or laterally across the pitch or kicked in any direction. The opposing players attempt to halt the ball-carrier by tackling him or her with their arms and bodies. On being tackled, the ball carrier must release the ball, at which time a contest for posession of the ball commences (either a ruck or a maul). The sport is governed by the International Rugby Board , founded in 1886 , who also publish the game's laws . Table of contents 6 See also History Rugby originated in England and is played throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland . As a result of the British Empire , it has also become popular in many former colonies such as Australia , South Africa and New Zealand , where it helped to build a sense of community amongst colonial men. In fact, in these isolated and rugged outposts, the popularity of the sport developed to a much greater extent than on continental Europe ; where it was largely viewed as a violent and uncultured game. These European countries have therefore always tended to prefer football. However it is often said that "Football is a gentlemen's game played and enjoyed by louts, rugby is a game for louts played and enjoyed by gentlemen". Nowadays, rugby is played in most European mainland countries, most notably in France and Italy who now both compete in the Six Nations Rugby Tournament. It is also popular in the Pacific Islands of Tonga , Samoa and Fiji , as well as Japan , and is gaining ground in South America , with Argentina regularly defeating European teams, and Uruguay having won a game at the two most recent World Cups. There are 94 members (October 2003) of the International Rugby Board . The rugby playing world is often divided between the Northern hemisphere and the Southern hemisphere teams, and the latter have often dominated international tournaments. After decades of domination by New Zealand , South Africa , and most recently Australia , England is as of 2003 regarded as the best team in world rugby with a dominant 2002 and 2003 culminating in a nailbiting extra-time win against Australia in the final of the 2003 Rugby Union World Cup . New Zealand and France were the other semi-finalists and the only other teams close to the strength of the English. Six Nations Rugby Tournament The first steps towards the modern day Six Nations tournament took place in 1871 when England played Scotland. In the 1880s , both Wales and Ireland joined and the Home International Championships was born. France joined the tournament in the 1900s and in 1910 the term Five Nations was first coined. However, France had such a dismal run of games that in 1931 they were excluded by the Home Nations (England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland). France then rejoined in 1939 - 1940 , though the Second World War halted proceedings for a further eight years. Very recently ( 2000 ), Italy also joined the tournament, leading to the modern day Six Nations competition that is run annually. If a team wins all five of their games this is termed a Grand Slam. Rugby Union has been a sport four times at the modern Olympic Games . 1900 Paris, France - Three teams entered - France, Germany and Britain. France won the gold, winning 27-17 against Germany, who were awarded the silver medal. Britain lost 27-8 to France in the only other match, and were awarded the bronze. 1908 London, United Kingdom - Two teams entered - Britain, the hosts, and Australia. Just one match was played, a straight final, won by Australia, 32-3. 1920 Antwerp, Belgium - Two teams entered - USA and France. The USA caused a shock by winning the only match 8-0 to take the gold medal. 1924 Paris, France - Three teams entered - France, USA and Romania. Each country played two games. Both France and |
Which US city is the setting for the 1987 film ‘Robocop’? | RoboCop (1987) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error In a dystopic and crime-ridden Detroit, a terminally wounded cop returns to the force as a powerful cyborg haunted by submerged memories. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 30 titles created 24 Feb 2011 a list of 22 titles created 27 Jan 2013 a list of 45 titles created 21 Apr 2013 a list of 45 titles created 31 Dec 2013 a list of 35 titles created 07 Feb 2015 Search for " RoboCop " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 11 wins & 10 nominations. See more awards » Videos Cyborg law enforcer RoboCop returns to protect the citizens of old Detroit but faces a deadly challenge when a rogue OCP member secretly creates a new, evil RoboCop 2. Director: Irvin Kershner When a man goes for virtual vacation memories of the planet Mars, an unexpected and harrowing series of events forces him to go to the planet for real - or does he? Director: Paul Verhoeven A team of commandos on a mission in a Central American jungle find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior. Director: John McTiernan Humans in a fascistic, militaristic future do battle with giant alien bugs in a fight for survival. Director: Paul Verhoeven Amidst a territorial gang war in 1997, a sophisticated alien hunter stalks the citizens of Los Angeles and the only man between him and his prey is veteran L.A.P.D. officer, Lieutenant Mike Harrigan. Director: Stephen Hopkins A fearless, globe-trotting, terrorist-battling secret agent has his life turned upside down when he discovers his wife might be having an affair with a used car salesman. Director: James Cameron A wrongly convicted man must try to survive a public execution gauntlet staged as a game show. Director: Paul Michael Glaser A retired elite Black Ops Commando launches a one man war against a group of South American criminals who have kidnapped his daughter . Director: Mark L. Lester Robocop saves the day once more. This time the half man/half robot takes on ruthless developers who want to evict some people on "their" land. Director: Fred Dekker In 2028 Detroit, when Alex Murphy - a loving husband, father and good cop - is critically injured in the line of duty, the multinational conglomerate OmniCorp sees their chance for a part-man, part-robot police officer. Director: José Padilha A group of elite warriors parachute into an unfamiliar jungle and are hunted by members of a merciless alien race. Director: Nimród Antal In the colorful future, a cab driver unwittingly becomes the central figure in the search for a legendary cosmic weapon to keep Evil and Mr Zorg at bay. Director: Luc Besson Edit Storyline Detroit - in the future - is crime-ridden and run by a massive company. The company has developed a huge crime-fighting robot, which unfortunately develops a rather dangerous glitch. The company sees a way to get back in favor with the public when policeman Alex Murphy is killed by a street gang. Murphy's body is reconstructed within a steel shell and called RoboCop. RoboCop is very successful against criminals and becomes a target of supervillian Boddicker. Written by Colin Tinto <[email protected]> / edited by statmanjeff Part man. Part machine. All cop. The future of law enforcement. Genres: 17 July 1987 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Robocop: The Future of Law Enforcement See more » Filming Locations: Dolby SR (35 mm prints)| 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints)| DTS (special edition) Color: Did You Know? Trivia Another problem with the RoboCop suit was that it reflected too much light when lit like an actor normally is. This caused some unusable shots. Eventually, the problem was solved by lighting it like a car. See more » Goofs When Robocop "punches" the Mayor, Robo |
The Karoo is a semi-desert region of which country? | In Arid South African Lands, Fracking Controversy Emerges by Todd Pitock: Yale Environment 360 In Arid South African Lands, Fracking Controversy Emerges The contentious practice of hydrofracking to extract underground natural gas has now made its way to South Africa’s Karoo, a semi-desert known for its stark beauty and indigenous plants. But opposition is growing amid concern that fracking will deplete and pollute the area’s scarce water supplies. by todd pitock On a cool day in May, Jonathan Deal, the 52-year-old owner of an ecotourism farm called Gecko Rock, strikes up a steep kopje at a pace most people maintain going downhill. As he leads a few visitors on an all-day hike across his 10,000-acre property in the South African bush, he steps onto boulders covered in red lichen and points out — in Latin, Afrikaans, and English — the species of the indigenous flora called fynbos, whose flowers and shoots color this vast semi-desert of the Karoo. Deal is obviously in his element. But it’s also apparent that he is more full of zeal than joy, his mood betrayed by his preoccupied gaze. “Look at this,” he says, fingering a hundred-year-old creeping aloe thriving on the hillside. “Once this is gone, it cannot be replaced. They say they’ll leave it all better than they found it. How is that possible? I tell you, it is not possible.” “They” are a group of global energy companies — including Royal Dutch Shell, South Africa’s SASOL, and others — that have leased rights to an immense shale field that runs across the country’s midsection. The companies have promised billions in revenue, much-needed jobs, and energy security for all. But the issue here — as in similar natural gas-rich shale fields in the United States, Europe, and elsewhere — is largely over how the gas is harvested, namely a process known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, which uses a South Africa has placed a moratorium on future fracking permits until the environmental impacts can be evaluated. combination of water, sand, and chemicals to crack the subterranean rock where gas (and oil) are trapped. And as intensifying publicity about the environmental risks of fracking has spread from the United States to South Africa, opposition to hydrofracturing in the Karoo has grown, prompting the South African government to place a moratorium on all future fracking permits until the practice’s environmental impacts can be evaluated. The controversy has put the government in a tough spot. Seventeen years after the end of apartheid, the African National Congress-led government is under pressure to deliver jobs, services, and greater prosperity to the country’s largely impoverished and increasingly impatient population. The sparsely populated, semi-desert Karoo has a mixed-ethnic population of 300,000, including native Khoisan people, other black Africans, and white farmers. Many of the region’s residents live in squalid settlements that are a remnant of the apartheid era, and the government clearly hoped that a hydrofracturing boom would bring jobs and greater prosperity to the region. Opposition to fracking in the Karoo has been centered not in the black settlements, but more among the white farmers and landowners who fear that the industry will pollute and deplete already scarce water supplies in this rain-starved region. Each fracking drilling well requires millions of liters of water and produces large quantities of tainted wastewater that must be treated. Photo courtesy of Todd Pitock The semi-desert Karoo is known for its variety of endemic flora and fauna, including succulent plants and small reptiles. In February, Deal, along with an environmentalist named Lewis Pugh, formed Treasure the Karoo Action Group , or TKAG, to organize opposition. The two men say they have spent a combined $60,000 of their own money, plus another $26,000 raised in small donations. Pugh, whose mother’s family first came to the Karoo almost 200 years ago, is a well-known figure here who has drawn attention to water-related issues by swimming in extreme environments wearing just a Speedo, cap |
In the human body, the pollex is which part of the hand? | Pollex | Define Pollex at Dictionary.com pollex [pol-uh-seez] /ˈpɒl əˌsiz/ (Show IPA) 1. the innermost digit of the forelimb; thumb. Origin of pollex Examples from the Web for pollex Expand Aurelian William Ware The pollex takes no share in the wing, but projects, strongly armed with a claw, from the upper margin. The Vertebrate Skeleton Sidney H. Reynolds The metatarsus is bald, and the pollex and hallux are very well developed. The Vertebrate Skeleton Sidney H. Reynolds In Orycteropus the pollex is absent, while the other digits are terminated by pointed ungual phalanges. The Vertebrate Skeleton Sidney H. Reynolds The eyes and the ears are large; the pollex is rudimentary, and bears a nail instead of a claw. |
Which Austrian composer wrote the music for the German National Anthem? | Germany – nationalanthems.info Germany The text of the anthem has been written in 1841 by the liberal poet and professor August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben, using the melody of the Austrian imperial anthem “Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser” (God save Franz our Emperor) , which has been composed by the famous classical composer Joseph Haydn in 1797 and which appears in his “Emperor Quartet”. Hoffmann von Fallersleben wrote his text on the small island of Helgoland off the Northwest German coast, which at that time was under British rule. He had been deported from the Kingdom of Hannover because of his liberal ideas, which included the demand to establish Germany as a unified nation. Consequently, the first verse of the “Lied der Deutschen”, beginning with the words “Deutschland, Deutschland über alles” (Germany, Germany above all) was originally meant as an appeal that the idea of a unified Germany should be more important than the many particular principalities which existed at that time. However, when Germany became a united country in 1871, the “Lied der Deutschen” was ignored officially despite it still being a popular anthem; rather the the former Prussian royal anthem “Heil Dir im Siegerkranz” was used unofficially. Although Germany had been proclaimed a Republic on 9th November 1918 upon its defeat in World War I, it needed nearly four years until the “Deutschlandlied” was declared the new national anthem by the social democratic President Friedrich Ebert on August 11th, 1922, although it was used on state occasions in the intervening years. At that time, all three verses were used and was commonly (but unofficially) known by the opening line of the first verse, “Deutschland Über Alles” (Germany Above All). The anthem was even retained when the Nazis seized power in 1933, however the first verse of Hoffmann von Fallersleben’s lyrics was misused as a slogan that Germany should rule “above all” other countries, and the anthem was added with the party song of the Nazi party, the Horst Wessel Lied and known collectively as “Lieder der Nation” (Song of the Nation). In 1945, the use of all national symbols of Nazi Germany, including the “Deutschlandlied” was prohibited by the Allies. In 1945, Germany was governed by the Allied powers and thus had no official anthem. And when West and East Germany were founded in 1949, initially neither state wished to use the “Deutschlandlied” because of its association with the Nazi government and its misuse of the sentiment in the lyrics. After Germany had become reunified on 3rd October 1990, Federal President Richard von Weizsaecker confirmed in a letter to Chancellor Helmut Kohl, dated 19th August 1991, that the third verse of Hoffmann von Fallersleben’s “Lied der Deutschen” with Joseph Haydn’s melody are the official national anthem of the reunified Germany. (Between the time of reunification in 1990 and the official adoption of the third verse of the “Deutschlandlied”, the West German anthem was in use, which is essentially identical to the current anthem.) Contrary to popular belief, no stanza is currently forbidden to be sung, however only the third stanza is the official national anthem, sung on official state occasions; other stanzas may be performed for other uses. (Performance of the first verse, though, is often seen as an extremist, right-wing act.) The regions of Germany also have their own local anthems, some have been used for centuries, some are new inventions after the war. Special thanks to: Jan Scotland and Reinhard Popp for some of this information and to Klaus Caussmacher for information on the lyrics and for the sheet music. |
Muharram is the first month in which religious calender? | Muharram : Islamic New Year Quick Facts : Muharram / Islamic New year Date: Oct 01, 2017 Also Called: Islamic New year Celebrations: Fasting Muharram refers to the first month of the Islamic Calendar. The complete month of Muharram is sacred according to the Muslims. However, it is the tenth day which is of most significance. Different factions of the Muslim community observe this day for different reasons. While the Shia Muslims celebrate this day to mourn the death of Husayn Ibn Ali, the Sunni Muslims observe this day to celebrate the victory of Moses over Egyptian Pharaoh. According to the legend popular among Shia Muslims, Husayn Ibn Ali was beheaded during the Battle of Karbala on the tenth day of Muharram. Husayn Ibn Ali is an important figure in Muslim religion and is believed to be a member of the Muhammad's household. During the reign of Yazid, it is believed that Husayn refused to accept the Islamic rules laid down by Yazid. Instead, Husayn decided to revolt against the ruler which led to the uprising in Karbalan. During the battle of Karbalan, Husayn was beheaded while his family was imprisoned in Damascus. However, according to Sunni Muslims, it was on this day that Moses gained victory over Egyptian Pharaohs. Moses was a religious leader and was meant to propagate religious teachings around the world. It was on the tenth day of Muharram that Moses gained victory over the Pharaohs of Egypt, the most famous one being the Pharaoh of oppression. As is evident, different factions of the Muslim community observe this day differently. While for Sunni Muslims, it is a day of celebration, for Shia Muslims, it is a day of mourning. However, both the factions have almost identical traditions. Both the factions observe fast on this day, with the Sunni Muslims observing fast for an extra day, either before or after this day. It is believed that this extra fasting day is observed in accordance with the teachings of Muhammad Prophet. In certain cases, the Shia Muslims fast for the whole month and also flagellate themselves with sticks and rods on this day. They harm themselves to commemorate the sufferings of Husayn Ibn Ali while fighting against the oppressive regime of Yazid. Other than that, there are no major celebrations on this day. Muharram / Islamic New year Observances DAY |
A Scotch Argus is what type of creature? | UK Butterflies - Scotch Argus - Erebia aethiops < Previous Species Next Species > Introduction Despite its name, the Scotch Argus is not only found in Scotland; it is also found at two sites in the north of England. A freshly-emerged Scotch Argus is a sight to behold, the dark brown velvety uppersides making the butterfly appear almost jet black from a distance. The butterfly is unmistakable when seen basking with its wings open, when orange bands containing distinctive spots are revealed. This butterfly lives in well-defined colonies that are often very large. Like the Mountain Ringlet, the ability of this butterfly to survive cool temperatures means that it was probably one of the first species to recolonise the British Isles after the last ice age, over 10,000 years ago. The English colonies, Arnside Knott and Smardale Gill, are both found in Westmorland . Colonies are much more numerous in Scotland, where this butterfly can be found in most of northern, western and south-west Scotland. This butterfly is absent from the lowlands of central Scotland, many of the western isles (including the Outer Hebrides ), Orkney and Shetland . A colony at Grassington in Mid-west Yorkshire , famous for a particular race that had reduced orange markings, became extinct in 1923. According to Dennis (1977) "This colony which used to occupy parts of Grass Wood was last observed by Clutten in 1923. The orange markings on the upperside of the males were nearly obsolete; and this feature in the females was scarcely better developed than in ordinary males". -18 +24 The table above shows the occurrence (distribution) and abundance (population) trends, using information from The State of the UK's Butterflies 2015 (Fox, 2015). Any UK BAP status is taken from the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (UK BAP) (2007 review). Habitat Most colonies are found in sheltered and damp areas. Bogs, woodland edges and riverbanks where the foodplant grows are typical habitats. The English colonies are situated in a different type of habitat, where sites are limestone grassland sheltered by adjoining woodland. Distribution Click here to see the distribution of this species or here to see the distribution of this species together with specific site information overlaid. Life Cycle The flight period is fairly short for a butterfly that can appear in significant numbers. Butterflies emerge at the end of July, peaking in early August, with a few individuals surviving into September. There is one generation each year. Erebia aethiops ssp. aethiops Erebia aethiops ssp. caledonia The chart(s) above have been correlated with the phenology plot below, taken from the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme . The blue line gives average counts over the full data set from 1976 to date, and the red line gives the average for the last year. Imago The adults are often the first butterflies of the day to be seen at suitable sites, their dark brown wings presumably allowing them to warm up more quickly than other species. They fly only when the sun is shining, and tend to retreat among grasses as soon as clouds appear, their undersides closely resembling a dead leaf. They reappear as rapidly when the sun comes out again and it is fascinating to watch an apparently-barren grassland come to life with butterflies as the clouds move away. Both sexes feed from a variety of nectar sources. Males adopt both perching and patrolling strategies when in search of a mate. Males will fly for long periods when patrolling, searching out any dark brown object that is a potential mate. Females are mated shortly after they emerge with no discernable courtship involved, and the pair remain coupled for a few hours. When egg-laying, the female selects sites that are in full sunshine and that are sheltered. She will bask for a while before crawling down into the grass and laying a single egg either on the grass or on nearby vegetation or debris. Eggs tend to be laid on Purple Moor-grass in Scotland and Blue Moor-grass in the Lake District. |
How many edges does a cube have? | How many edges does a cube have? | Reference.com How many edges does a cube have? A: Quick Answer A cube has 12 edges, 24 angles, eight vertices and six faces. A cube is a regular solid made up of six equal squares. Additionally, all angles within the cube are right angles and all sides are the same length. Full Answer The surface area of a cube is determined by finding the area of one square by multiplying its length times its width, or by squaring the length of one side, and then multiplying that product by six for each one of the squares. Finding the volume of the cube requires multiplying its length times its width times its height or by cubing the length of one side. |
According to the Bible, Ham was the second son of who? | Ham (2) Definition and Meaning - Bible Dictionary ham (cham; Cham): 1. The Youngest Son of Noah: The youngest son of Noah, from whom sprang the western and southwestern nations known to the Hebrews. His name first occurs in Genesis 5:32 , where, as in 6:10 and elsewhere, it occupies the second place. In Genesis 9:18 Ham is described as "the father of Canaan," to prepare the reader for 9:25-27, where Noah, cursing Ham for having told Shem and Japheth of his nakedness, refers to him as Canaan. On account of this, it has been suggested that "Canaan" stood originally in all the passages where the three brothers are spoken of, and that this was later changed to "Ham," except in the verses containing the curse. It seems more likely, however, that the name "Canaan" is inserted prophetically, as Noah would not desire to curse his son, but only one branch of that son's descendants, who were later the principal adversaries of the Hebrews. 2. Ham as a Nationality: The name given, in Psalms 105:23,17 ; 106:22 (compare 78:51), to Egypt as a descendant of Ham, son of Noah. As Shem means "dusky," or the like, and Japheth "fair," it has been supposed that Ham meant, as is not improbable, "black." This is supported by the evidence of Hebrew and Arabic, in which the word chamam means "to be hot" and "to be black," the latter signification being derived from the former. 3. Meaning of the Word: That Ham is connected with the native name of Egypt, Kem, or, in full pa ta' en Kem, "the land of Egypt," in Bashmurian Coptic Kheme, is unlikely, as this form is probably of a much later date than the composition of Gen, and, moreover, as the Arabic shows, the guttural is not a true kh, but the hard breathing h, which are both represented by the Hebrew cheth. 4. The Nations Descending from Ham: Of the nationalities regarded as descending from Ham, none can be described as really black. First on the list, as being the darkest, is Cush or Ethiopia ( Genesis 10:6 ), after which comes Mitsrayim, or Egypt, then PuT or Libyia, and Canaan last. The sons or descendants of each of these are then taken in turn, and it is noteworthy that some of them, like the Ethiopians and the Canaanites, spoke Semitic, and not Hamitic, languages--Seba (if connected with the Sabeans), Havilah (Yemen), and Sheba, whose queen visited Solomon. Professor Sayce, moreover, has pointed out that Caphtor is the original home of the Phoenicians, who spoke a Semitic language. The explanation of this probably is that other tongues were forced upon these nationalities in consequence of their migrations, or because they fell under the dominion of nationalities alien to them. The non-Sem Babylonians, described as descendants of Nimrod (Merodach), as is welI known, spoke Sumerian, and adopted Semitic Babylonian only on account of mingling with the Semites whom they found there. Another explanation is that the nationalities described as Hamitic--a parallel to those of the Semitic section--were so called because they fell under Egyptian dominion. This would make the original Hamitic race to have been Egyptian and account for Ham as a (poetical) designation of that nationality. Professor F. L. Griffith has pointed out that the Egyptian Priapic god of Panopolis (Akhmim), sometimes called Menu, but also apparently known as Khem, may have been identified with the ancestor of the Hamitic race--he was worshipped from the coast of the Red Sea to Coptos, and must have been well known to Egypt's eastern neighbors. He regards the characteristics of Menu as being in accord with the shamelessness of Ham as recorded in Genesis 9:20 . See JAPHETH; SHEM; TABLE OF NATIONS. T. G. Pinches HAM (2) (ham): (1) A place East of the Jordan named between Ashteroth-karnaim and Shaveh-kiriathaim, in which Chedorlaomer smote the Zu-zim ( Genesis 14:5 ). No name resembling this has been recovered. Septuagint reads bahem "with them," instead of beham, "in Ham." Some have thought that "Ham" may be a corruption from "Ammon"; or that it may be the ancient name of Rabbath-ammon itself. (2) A poetical appellation of Egypt: "th |
Oscar Wilde wrote about which English prison? | Patti Smith to Pay Tribute to Oscar Wilde at English Prison Event | Pitchfork Patti Smith to Pay Tribute to Oscar Wilde at English Prison Event She will read selections from Wilde's prison letter, De Profundis Patti Smith Patti Smith (Photo by Stefan M. Prager/Redferns via Getty Images); Oscar Wilde (Photo by Apic/Getty Images) Patti Smith will participate in “Inside—Artists and Writers in Reading Prison,” a newly announced event that will pay tribute to Oscar Wilde. She'll read selections from Wilde's prison letter, De Profundis , alongside the novelist Colm Toibin, the actors Ben Whishaw and Ralph Fiennes, and others. Organized by Artangel , the exhibition will take place at the Reading Gaol, the prison where Wilde was imprisoned after being convicted for gross indecency in 1895. De Profundis was a letter Wilde wrote to his lover and friend Lord Alfred Douglas (addressed as “Bosie” in the letter), reflecting on his relationship with Douglas, his life before the conviction, and a spiritual awakening that occurred in prison. The exhibition will open on September 4 and end on October 30. Newly commissioned work by Wolfgang Tillmans , Steve McQueen, Ai Weiwei, Jeanette Winterson, and others will also be included in the exhibition. This is the first time the prison will be open to the public and in use since its closure in 2013, according to The New York Times . Patti Smith is also set to release a tribute album to Nico , in collaboration with the the Soundwalk Collective in September. Tillmans just released a techno record called 2016 / 1986 . |
What is the national summer sport of Canada? | National Sports of Canada Act National Sports of Canada Act S.C. 1994, c. 16 Assented to 1994-05-12 An Act to recognize hockey and lacrosse as the national sports of Canada Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: Short Title National Sports of Canada Marginal note:Hockey and lacrosse to be national sports 2 The game commonly known as ice hockey is hereby recognized and declared to be the national winter sport of Canada and the game commonly known as lacrosse is hereby recognized and declared to be the national summer sport of Canada. |
Stone Mountain Park is in which US state? | Activities - Stone Mountain Park Stone Mountain Park Atlanta Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort Stone Mountain Inn We Create Memories Worth Repeating® Stone Mountain Park is a Family Vacation Destination in Atlanta, Georgia Located on 3,200 acres of natural beauty, Stone Mountain Park features a wide variety of fun family activities and things to do in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Amazing adventures await as you discover interactive children's attractions. Plus you'll not want to miss dozens of fun annual events such as Spring FUN Break, Summer at the Rock, Yellow Daisy Festival, Indian Festival and Pow Wow, Stone Mountain Christmas and Snow Mountain. Stone Mountain activities are suitable for all ages: Play in the spray or stay high and dry on Geyser Towers®. Trek through the treetops on SkyHike®, the nation's largest adventure course. Take a skyride to the top of Stone Mountain and get an up-close look at the Stone Mountain Carving. Ride a scenic train around the mountain. Stay at the Marriott Stone Mountain Inn or Evergreen Marriott resort, or spend the night in a tent or your RV at the largest Georgia campground. Let Stone Mountain plan and host your company picnic or family reunion at a covered outdoor pavilion. End your day at the world's largest laser light show featuring a fantastic fireworks finale! ATTRACTIONS Soar to the top of the mountain on the Summit Skyride for an unprecedented view of the Atlanta Skyline. Take a trek through the treetops on Sky Hike, one of the nation’s largest adventure courses. Play in the spray or stay high and dry on Geyser Towers - featuring multiple levels of suspended rope bridges and net tunnels that overlook a gushing geyser. RECREATION & GOLF With 3,200 acres of natural beauty just outside Atlanta, the Park offers numerous outdoor adventures for all ages. Take a hike on 15 miles of wooded nature trails. Climb the 1 mile trail to the top of Stone Mountain, have a family picnic, or go fishing in a 363-acre lake. Tee off on one of two beautiful Georgia golf courses. HISTORY & NATURE Discover the largest high relief sculpture in the world, the Confederate Memorial Carving, depicting three Confederate heroes of the Civil War, President Jefferson Davis and Generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson. Learn about the granite quarry and environment around Stone Mountain. Dining From full service restaurants to quick-service concessions, Stone Mountain Park offers a wide variety of locations where you can fill your stomach or quench your thirst. Enjoy delicious homestyle, southern BBQ at Base Camp BBQ, or a lakeside meal at The Commons Restaurant. Shopping Stone Mountain Park is home to a variety of unique shops featuring handmade crafts and signature Park souvenirs for every member of the family. Stroll through the shops in Crossroads where demonstrating crafters will create brilliant works of art right before your eyes, including beautiful glass pieces and delicious candy. Stone Mountain Park Subscribe to our newsletter, special offers and promotional emails. Email |
The substance propolis is also known as ‘what’ glue? | Learn about the benefits of propolis and how to use it for GIT diseases Gluten-sensitive enteropathy Propolis Propolis (also known as ‘bee glue’) is a unique resinous aromatic substance collected by honeybees from the buds of willow, birch, poplar, spruce, fir, horse chestnut and other trees. This substance contains not only resins but also wax and plant pollen enriched with digestive enzymes and exposed to the process of lactic-acid fermentation in the digestive organs of bees. Depending on the species of plants from which bees collect propolis it may vary both in color and in its chemical composition. For example, if bees collect it from a birch tree, then it is greenish, if from a poplar – reddish, aspen – gray; you can also come across brown, reddish black and even almost black propolis. But fresh propolis is usually of a yellow or reddish color and when mixed with wax and dust it becomes darker. If speaking about the structure of this substance, it is a dense heterogeneous mass soluble in water and organic solvents. A wonderful world of propolis The chemical composition of this substance is not yet fully understood. It contains resins and balsams (about 50-55%), wax (30%), essential oils (10-15%) and pollen (5%). Besides that the following components can be found in it: Over 50 organic components and mineral elements (potassium, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, magnesium, sulfur, chlorine, aluminum, mercury, fluorine, antimony, cobalt, zinc, silicon, vanadium, iron, manganese, copper, strontium, selenium, zirconium, etc.); About 10 essential vitamins including B1, B2, B6, A, E, nicotinic and pantothenic acid, etc; 17 amino acids (serine, asparagic acid, glutamic acid, leucine, threonine, valine, arginine, etc); Propolis owes its most important therapeutic action to flavonoids (biologically active substances) which make propolis a highly effective anesthetic and wound healing agent. In addition, bee glue has a great antimicrobial effect. There was an interesting experiment which confirmed its high antimicrobial properties – a piece of raw meat was covered with a layer of propolis and left in the sun. It remained fresh for several weeks. Therapeutic Value or Why do people use propolis? Propolis has a broad spectrum of action that is applied to the whole body, to all its systems and organs. Its main effect – bactericidal and bacteriostatic – is extensively used in medicine. Propolis has the power to inhibit the activity of a great variety of microorganisms as well as to kill many of them including Mycobacterium tuberculosis, viruses, protozoa (trichomonads), fungi (trichophytosis), candidiasis, viruses of influenza and hepatitis. Plus this substance destroys and removes foreign cells from the body with the native microflora of the host-organism saved intact. That’s why when propolis is used human gut flora suffers no damage, so you can avoid dysbiosis, unlike with antibiotics. It is true for both water and alcohol solutions of propolis. It is important to mention that microorganisms do not develop resistance to propolis during the whole period of use, no matter how long it lasts. That happens due to the fact that bees collect the material to produce propolis from a huge number of different plants each having its own specific characteristics which means that polyfloral propolis has the properties of many plants and, therefore, it is fatal for microbes. They just do not have time to adapt and develop resistance to bee glue. It is worth mentioning that when hives were studied for bacteria carrying (the study dates back to the 19th century) it was discovered that a healthy hive is completely sterile thanks to propolis; This miraculous substance inhibits the growth of viruses (smallpox, herpes, influenza A virus, hepatitis virus). Not only it inhibits their growth but also is able to prevent viral infections of the body; Simultaneous use of propolis together with antibiotics is quite rational, because in such case propolis enhances the action of antibiotics and at the same time preserves human gut flora; Propolis not only affec |
Which German-born physicist was awarded the 1921 Nobel Prize for Physics? | The Nobel Prize in Physics 1921 The Nobel Prize in Physics 1921 Albert Einstein The Nobel Prize in Physics 1921 Albert Einstein Prize share: 1/1 The Nobel Prize in Physics 1921 was awarded to Albert Einstein "for his services to Theoretical Physics, and especially for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect". Albert Einstein received his Nobel Prize one year later, in 1922. During the selection process in 1921, the Nobel Committee for Physics decided that none of the year's nominations met the criteria as outlined in the will of Alfred Nobel. According to the Nobel Foundation's statutes, the Nobel Prize can in such a case be reserved until the following year, and this statute was then applied. Albert Einstein therefore received his Nobel Prize for 1921 one year later, in 1922. Photos: Copyright © The Nobel Foundation Share this: To cite this page MLA style: "The Nobel Prize in Physics 1921". Nobelprize.org. Nobel Media AB 2014. Web. 20 Jan 2017. <http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/physics/laureates/1921/> |
Which river in Australia does the Narrows Bridge cross? | The Bridges - Swan River, Perth Traveller Reviews - TripAdvisor More attraction details Attraction details Owner description: Perth's favourite playground, the Swan River is a stunning waterway which winds its way from the Darling Scarp to Fremantle. This natural attraction is popular location for Perth locals and visitors to enjoy a day out boating, fishing, skiing, paddling, swimming, picnicking or simply enjoying its vista.Rich in environmental and cultural values, the Swan River was named Derbal Yerrigan by the local Aboriginals who believe that the river was created by the rainbow serpent ‘Waugal’, a dreamtime spirit taking the form of a giant snake. It is believed that the Waugal created creeks, waterholes, lakes and valleys on its journey to the ocean. There are newer reviews for this attraction |
Los Pumas is the nickname of which country’s national rugby union team? | Rugby Union National Team Names Home > Sports > List > Rugby Union > Team Nicknames Rugby Union National Team Names Many rugby teams from around the world have another name by which they are more well known. These are not always official names, and some national teams have more than one nickname. I have tried to find the most commonly used nickname, and included others if known. As you can see, these nicknames are commonly derived from the color of their playing strip or country flag, or an animal associated with the country. If you have any corrections or additions, please let me know . List of National Team Nicknames (men) Team Argentina Los Pumas (Pumas) The Argentina team is called Los Pumas because of the animal depicted as the team's emblem. However, that animal is actually a jaguar (ayaguareté) and not a puma! Australia A wallaby is a small kangaroo Austria a Ibex or alpine mountain goat Barbados meaning Black Devils in Dutch. Also Diables Noirs (black devils in French) Botswana Tupis are the main ethnic group of Brazilian indigenous people. Brunei Canucks is a slang term for Canadians Catalonia El XV de la ginesta Cayman Islands England Red and Whites The Red and Whites is not a commonly used name. It comes from the red and white playing strip. Also the Roses? A Fenchman notified me that in France the English team is called "Le 15 de la Rose" - literally: "The 15 of the Rose". Ecuador Bati (The Warriors) / Flying Fijians France Le XV de France "Le XV de France" literally translates as "The 15 of France". France's team is also called les bleus (the blues) because of the color of their uniform, though "Les Bleus" is more of a generic name for all French national teams. Before their curent strip which is mostly blue, the French team played in blue shirts, white shorts, and red socks, the colors of the national flag, and were nicknamed "Les Tricolores". Also sometimes Le Coqs (the cockerels). Georgia The Lelos The name comes from lelo, an indigenous Georgian sport with strong similarities to rugby. Lelo has been adopted as the Georgian word for "try". One standard cheer of Georgian rugby union fans is Lelo, Lelo, Sakartvelo (Try, Try, Georgia). Another nickname that is sometimes used is "Men of Borjgali" Greece which means "The National (team)" Guatemala |
Joe Pesci, Robert De Niro and Ray Liotta played gangsters in which 1990 film? | Goodfellas (1990) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON TV Henry Hill and his friends work their way up through the mob hierarchy. Director: a list of 25 titles created 17 Mar 2011 a list of 38 titles created 09 Sep 2013 a list of 22 titles created 31 Jul 2015 a list of 33 titles created 9 months ago a list of 28 titles created 2 months ago Search for " Goodfellas " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 1 Oscar. Another 37 wins & 35 nominations. See more awards » Videos The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son. Director: Francis Ford Coppola The early life and career of Vito Corleone in 1920s New York is portrayed while his son, Michael, expands and tightens his grip on the family crime syndicate. Director: Francis Ford Coppola The lives of two mob hit men, a boxer, a gangster's wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption. Director: Quentin Tarantino Two detectives, a rookie and a veteran, hunt a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his modus operandi. Director: David Fincher In Miami in 1980, a determined Cuban immigrant takes over a drug cartel and succumbs to greed. Director: Brian De Palma An undercover cop and a mole in the police attempt to identify each other while infiltrating an Irish gang in South Boston. Director: Martin Scorsese An insomniac office worker, looking for a way to change his life, crosses paths with a devil-may-care soap maker, forming an underground fight club that evolves into something much, much more. Director: David Fincher A criminal pleads insanity after getting into trouble again and once in the mental institution rebels against the oppressive nurse and rallies up the scared patients. Director: Milos Forman A former neo-nazi skinhead tries to prevent his younger brother from going down the same wrong path that he did. Director: Tony Kaye A young F.B.I. cadet must confide in an incarcerated and manipulative killer to receive his help on catching another serial killer who skins his victims. Director: Jonathan Demme Forrest Gump, while not intelligent, has accidentally been present at many historic moments, but his true love, Jenny Curran, eludes him. Director: Robert Zemeckis A sole survivor tells of the twisty events leading up to a horrific gun battle on a boat, which begin when five criminals meet at a seemingly random police lineup. Director: Bryan Singer Edit Storyline Henry Hill might be a small time gangster, who may have taken part in a robbery with Jimmy Conway and Tommy De Vito, two other gangsters who might have set their sights a bit higher. His two partners could kill off everyone else involved in the robbery, and slowly start to think about climbing up through the hierarchy of the Mob. Henry, however, might be badly affected by his partners' success, but will he consider stooping low enough to bring about the downfall of Jimmy and Tommy? Written by Colin Tinto <[email protected]> See All (190) » Taglines: "As far back as I can remember, I've always wanted to be a gangster." -- Henry Hill, Brooklyn, N.Y. 1955. See more » Genres: 21 September 1990 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Did You Know? Trivia Robert De Niro and Ray Liotta also appeared together in Cop Land (1997). Incidentally Liotta co-starred with Stella Keitel - Lorraine Bracco's real-life daughter and Bracco played Liotta's onscreen wife - in Goodfellas (1990), then her dad Harvey Keitel in Cop Land (1997). Additionally De Niro and Liotta's first names start with the same letter and have a vowel as the second letter. See more » Goofs After Tommy shoots Spider Jimmy grabs the gun by the barrel but doesn't react to the heat from th |
The resort town of Whistler is in which Canadian province? | The Compass Pointe House in Whistler, Canada The Compass Pointe House in Whistler, Canada By admin • May 15, 2011 • Selected Work Completed in 2009, the Compass Pointe House is located in Whistler, a resort town in the province of British Columbia, Canada. Whistler was the Host Mountain Resort of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Designed by Sean Anderson of Progressive Concept Design , in collaboration with Kelly Deck for the interior & exterior finishes, this five bedroom contemporary home incorporates local stone, sandblasted fir, heated floors, open beams and floor to ceiling windows that frame a view of the village, Blackcomb mountains and Fissile Peak. The house hit the market in 2009 and was originally offered at $6,490,000 (CAD). The property is still on sale , offered now at $5,999,000. |
Who played Bubble in the UK tv comedy series ‘Absolutely Fabulous’? | Absolutely Fabulous (UK) - Season 1 Reviews - Metacritic Log in to finish rating Absolutely Fabulous (UK) Absolutely Fabulous (UK) Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings Would you like to write a review? Share this? Starring: Jennifer Saunders , Jane Horrocks , Joanna Lumley Summary: Sin Is In! This hit British comedy series began 1992 and remains one of the BBC's highest rated and most popular shows. Absolutely Fabulous follows the lives of three (and later four) generations of the Monsoon family and the people around them. It began as a short French & SaundersSin Is In! This hit British comedy series began 1992 and remains one of the BBC's highest rated and most popular shows. Absolutely Fabulous follows the lives of three (and later four) generations of the Monsoon family and the people around them. It began as a short French & Saunders sketch with Jennifer Saunders in her familiar role as Edina and Dawn French playing her daughter. A pilot for the series was filmed with the comediennes in those respective roles but Julia Sawalha was cast to replace French. Add a dash of actress Joanna Lumley and the immensly popular and entertaining series was born. Wheel's on fire, Best notify my next of kin, This wheel shall explode!… Expand Genre(s): Comedy Season 1 premiere date: Nov 12, 1992 Episode Length: 30 |
Who invented the Miner’s Safety Lamp? | Humphry Davy's miners' safety lamp | The Royal Institution: Science Lives Here Davy lamp → Humphry Davy's miners' safety lamp The first ever prototype of Davy’s miner’s safety lamp. Created in 1815, it was designed to be lit safely for miners to use without allowing the heat from the flame to explode the concentration of methane gas often found as miners dug deeper. Humphry Davy miners' lamps. Basement Laboratory of the Ri Alternative name Mining, Humphry Davy, coal, gauze, safety lamp, firedamp, light, invention Description Following a number of serious explosions in North East coal mines due to pockets of flammable gas known as 'firedamp', Humphry Davy was asked by the Rector of Bishopwearmouth (near Newcastle) to find a means of lighting coal mines safely. In an intense period of work from mid-October to December 1815, Davy made various prototype lamps. The final design was very simple: a basic lamp with a wire gauze chimney enclosing the flame. The holes let light pass through, but the metal of the gauze absorbs the heat. The lamp is safe to use because the flame can't heat enough flammable gas to cause an explosion, although the flame itself will change colour. The lamp was successfully tested in Hebburn colliery in January 1816 and quickly went into production. The introduction of the lamp had an immediate effect, decreasing the number of fatalities per million tons of coal produced enormously and also increased the amount of coal produced as it allowed miners to mine deeper seams of coal. In this way it made a fundamental contribution to the continuing industrialisation of Britain and to many other mining countries, during the nineteeth century. At precisely the same time however George Stephenson, a mining engineer at Killingworth Colliery, was also working on the problem. He independently invented a remarkably similar lamp and soon the two inventors were locked in a bitter dispute over priority. Davy needed to differentiate his lamp from Stephenson’s and therefore claimed that his invention was the product of scientific research, despite there being very little science in it - indeed the only science in the lamp is the discovery (made independently by Davy, Stephenson and Smithson Tennant) that explosions would not pass through narrow tubes. Davy won this battle of words going on to become President of the Royal Society, while Stephenson went on to invent the first steam powered locomotive for the railroad. To help rubbish Stephenson’s claims Davy acquired some of his lamps to try to demonstrate how useless they were. These can be found on display alongside Davy’s prototypes in the Light Corridor area of our exhibition, on the lower ground floor. Where can I view this? This object is currently on display in the lower ground floor of the Royal Institution in the Faraday Museum . More images Humphry Davy's miners safety lamp Credit: Royal Institution |
Markswoman and entertainer Phoebe Anne Mozee (or Moses) was better known by what name? | Annie Oakley - Tall Tale Heroes Tall Tale Heroes More Stormalong Annie Oakley Oakley, Annie, 1860-1926, American theatrical performer, b. Darke co., Ohio. Her original name was Phoebe Anne Oakley Mozee. From childhood on she was a "dead shot" with a rifle. She defeated in contest the noted marksman and vaudeville star Frank E. Butler, who subsequently married her and became her manager and assistant. As a major attraction (1885-1902) of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show she performed remarkable feats of marksmanship. In 1901 she was partially paralyzed in a railroad accident but continued to delight audiences with her brilliant shooting for 20 years. Her life was the basis for Irving Berlin's popular musical Annie Get Your Gun(1946). Source Citation: "Oakley, Annie." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Columbia University Press, 2000. Reproduced in Kids InfoBits. Detroit: Gale, 2013. http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/KidsInfoBits Suggested Reading Title: Shooting Star: Annie Oakley, the Legend , written by Debbie Dadey, illustrated by Scott Goto 1997 Description: An exaggerated account of the life and exploits of the sharp-shooting entertainer. An exaggerated account of the life and exploits of the sharp-shooting entertainer. Ages: 9-12 Title: Bull's-Eye: A Photobiography of Annie Oakley , written by Sue Macy, 2001 Description: Presents the facts and the fiction about the American icon who made herself famous for her shooting skills. Ages: 9-12 Reviews: Gr 3-6 –This book is exemplary nonfiction: well documented, lots of period photos with credits, a resource list, and a chronology. Equally important is its engaging and well-crafted account of this famous woman of the West. Some of the facts of Phoebe Ann Moses Butler's life before she became "AnnieOakley" are less well known: her family was Quaker, but extreme poverty led her to use a gun for hunting; she spent two years as a child laborer for an abusive farmer; and she was a strong advocate for women learning to use firearms, offering to train a women's home-front protection division during World War I. Macy has drawn on family members' stories as well as Oakley's unpublished autobiography in this writing. Bull's-Eye is for a younger audience than Jean Flynn's excellent AnnieOakley (Enslow, 1998) and would be a good replacement for Robert Quackenbush's Who's That Girl with the Gun? (Prentice-Hall, 1988; o.p.).–Nancy Collins-Warner, Neill Public Library, Pullman, WA --Nancy Collins-Warner (Reviewed October 1, 2001) (School Library Journal, vol 47, issue 10, p188) *information from NoveList Plus Title: Who Was Annie Oakley? by Stephanie Spinner, 2002 Description: Describes the life of the frontier woman and sharpshooter who achieved fame with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show Ages: 9-12 Reviews: Gr 3-5-AnnieOakley was born Phoebe Ann Moses in 1860 in Ohio. Her life story is told here-from her fatherless childhood through her marriage to Frank Butler and glory days traveling with Buffalo Bill's show to her death, 18 daysbefore her husband's, in 1926. "Little Sure Shot," as she was nicknamed by Sitting Bull, truly had a one-of-a-kind life. She raised herself upfrom a poor, abused baby-sitter to a sharpshooting show woman who enchanted Queen Victoria out of her post-Albert funk, no less. However, while her biographyis presented in full here, the prose is rather dry and uninviting. The black-and-white cartoons that pad the book are no better. Although two time lines areappended, there is no index. Sue Macy's Bull's-Eye (National Geographic, 2001) is a wonderful photobiography of Oakley that will be far more helpfulfor reports and is more enjoyable reading.-Anne Chapman Callaghan, Racine Public Library, WI Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information. -School Library Journal *information from NoveList Plus |
What was the name of the clothes shop opened by Mary Quant on London’s King’s Road in 1955? | Mary Quant, the Miniskirt and the Chelsea Palace on the King’s Road « Another Nickel In The Machine Bazaar in 1955 Bazaar and the Markham Arms (now a Santander bank) today The King’s Road in 1958. The Bluebird Garage can be seen down the road at numbers 330-350. The garage was opened in 1923 and was the largest in Europe with room for 300 cars in the main garage. The King’s Road today-ish. The garage is now a restaurant of course. The shop, which they called Bazaar, opened in November 1955 and was an almost immediate success with the stock flying out of the door. Although initially this was partly to do with naively selling their clothes and accessories too cheaply thus not only losing money on everything they sold but also upsetting the local shops and their wholesalers by undercutting the fixed retail prices. It wasn’t long, however, that the trio of entrepreneurs realised that by luck they were on to a huge thing: We were in at the beginning of a tremendous renaissance in fashion. It was not happening because of us. It was simply that, as things turned out, we were a part of it. Mary Quant and Alexander Plunket Green Mary Quant and APG worked incredibly hard. They had also opened a restaurant in the basement of Markham House which soon became the place to come to in Chelsea. But if they worked hard they also played hard – incredibly they were still both only twentyone. According to Quant the couple always found time to visit the music hall shows at the Chelsea Palace theatre down the road from Bazaar. At the time the shows were often slightly risqué in nature. “We went once a week” said Mary. “the Chelsea Palace chorus girls wore very naughty fur bikini knickers.” It must have been a very funny show… Paul Raymond’s ‘Burlesque’ was performed at the Chelsea Palace in 1955 Burlesque by Paul Raymond – how kind of Jeye’s Fluid to sponsor the show (see the bottom of the bill) Chelsea Palace of Varieties The Chelsea Palace of Varieties had opened for business in 1903 at 232-42 King’s Road on the corner of Sydney Street opposite the Town Hall. It seated 2524 people. Marie Lloyd appeared there in 1909 and performed an act so vulgar that a complaint was made to the London County Council. By 1923 it started to be used as a cinema as well as showing straight plays and ballets. In 1925 it was taken over by Variety Theatres Consolidated and from then until its closure in March 1957 it presented live theatre, often of a risque nature. One of the shows put on in 1955 called ‘Burlesque’ was produced by Paul Raymond at the beginning of his career. During the latter part of 1956 the Chelsea Palace ran a Radio Luxembourg talent competition and it was won for four weeks in a row by the Fantasie coffee shop regulars – the Chas McDevitt Skiffle Group. McDevitt described his flat in Chelsea at the time: The flat I the King’s Road was an ideal pad in an ideal position. It provided a haven for many an itinerant jazzer, visiting American folkies and unsuspecting embryo groupies. During the Chelsea Palace talent contests McDevitt met a twenty year old Glaswegian singer called Anne Wilson whose stage name was Nancy Whiskey. Within six months Nancy Whiskey and McDevitt’s skiffle group had recorded a single called Freight Train. Amazingly, to most people concerned, it actually ended up in the charts on both sides of the Atlantic. They even appeared on the Ed Sullivan show in the US along side the Everly Brothers six years before the Beatles’ famous appearance. The particularly British institution of skiffle only lasted two or three years perhaps but its influence was long-lasting. It was a do-it-yourself reaction to the bland mediocrity that many young people felt about the popular music of the time. This was echoed twenty years later in the mid-seventies with punk which had a lot of similarities with skiffle. The Kings Road played its part in that too. With his new success Chas McDevitt opened his own coffee bar in Berwick Street in Soho which he called, of course, the Freight Train coffee bar. The swinging sixties were a bit of a myth this is |
In 1958, who became the youngest footballer, at age 17, to play in a World Cup? | The World Cup of Soccer (Football): Great Players The World Cup of Soccer (Football): Great Players On This Site The 2010 World Cup The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup, an event that takes places every four years, has produced many memorable moments during the 80+ years of its existence. Some of the most famous soccer players of all time have found glory in World Cup matches. Below are some highlights: Pele won three times with Brazil. Widely considered to be the greatest soccer player ever, Pele (whose real name is Edison Arantes do Nascimento) is the only person to collect three winners' medals in the World Cup, winning in 1958, 1962, and 1970. In 1958, he became the youngest player ever to play in a World Cup final. He was 17 years and 249 days old. He scored two goals in his team's 5-2 win over Sweden. One of those goals is considered to be one of the finest ever in World Cup play. Another star for Brazil is Ronaldo, who holds the record for the most goals scored in World Cup play with 15. He helped Brazil win the World Cup in 1994 and 2002. Ronaldo is one two men who have won the FIFA Player of the Year award three times. (The other is France's Zinedine Zedane.) At the other end of the scoring spectrum was Lev Yashin, a Russian goalkeeper considered by many to be the best ever at his position. He recorded 150 career saves of penalty kicks. Also, 480 times in his career, he recorded a clean sheet, which is the same as a shutout: no goals scored by the opposing team. Just one goal behind Ronaldo in all-time World Cup scoring was Germany's Gerd Muller, who scored four goals in 1974 and a remarkable 10 in 1970. Known for his rapid accelerations, Muller was a star in German football circles for many years. France's Just Fontaine has 13 World Cup goals to his name, and he scored them all in the 1958 tournament (even though his team didn't even make it to the final). Franz Beckenbauer of Germany is one of an elite group who have won the World Cup as a player and a manager. He captained (then West) Germany to victory in 1974 and then managed the (soon to be reunified) team to the title in 1990. Custom Search |
In which African country is Lake George? | About the Great Lakes Region About the Great Lakes Region Share What lakes make up the Great Lakes region? The African Great Lakes are a series of lakes constituting the part of the Rift Valley lakes in and around the East African Rift. They include Lake Victoria, the second largest fresh water lake in the world in terms of surface area; and Lake Tanganyika, the world's second largest in volume as well as the second deepest. The following, in order of size from largest to smallest, are included on most lists of the African Great Lakes: Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika, Lake Malawi, Lake Turkana, Lake Albert, Lake Kivu, and Lake Edward. Some call only Lake Victoria, Lake Albert, and Lake Edward the Great Lakes, as they are the only three that empty into the White Nile. Lake Kyoga is part of Great Lakes system, but is not itself considered a Great Lake, based on size alone. Lake Tanganyika and Lake Kivu both empty into the Congo River system, while Lake Malawi is drained by the Shire River into the Zambezi. Lake Turkana has no outlet. Two other lakes close to Lake Tanganyika do not appear on the lists despite being larger than Edward and Kivu: Lake Rukwa and Lake Mweru. Countries of the Great Lakes Region The four countries that make up the Great Lakes region are: the Democratic Republic of the Congo (D.R.C.), Burundi, Rwanda, and Uganda. The African Great Lake region is likewise somewhat loose. It is used in a narrow sense for the area lying between northern Lake Tanganyika, western Lake Victoria, and lakes Kivu, Edward, and Albert. This comprises Burundi, Rwanda, northeastern D.R. Congo, Uganda and northwestern Kenya and Tanzania. It is used in a wider sense to extend to all of Kenya and Tanzania, but not usually as far south as Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique nor as far north as Ethiopia, though these four countries border one of the Great Lakes. Because of the density of population and the agricultural surplus in the region the area became highly organized into a number of small states. The most powerful of these monarchies were Rwanda, Burundi, Buganda, and Bunyoro. Learn more about U.S. relations with each of these countries via the links below. |
What is the name of the colliery in the 1939 film ‘The Stars Look Down’? | The Stars Look Down Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 34 out of 35 people found the following review useful: Essential, dark drama from United Kingdom 27 February 2005 Director Carol Reeds version of A.J. Cronins novel of poverty, greed and unfulfilled dreams still seems fresh today despite its sixty years. Michael Redgrave stars as Davey Fenwick, a bright man from a poor mining background, who wins a scholarship to university. He hopes to graduate and then enter politics, so as to work to end the suffering of his kith and kin and their ilk. However, his plans change when he meets and falls in love with Jenny Sunley (played by Margaret Lockwood), a strikingly beautiful but manipulative and materialistic little minx who has just been cruelly dumped (why???) by her boyfriend, Daveys old friend, the ruthlessly ambitious Joe Gowlan (Emlyn Williams). Understandably smitten, Davey marries the lovely but self-centred Jenny and, at her instigation, quits university and moves home to work as a schoolteacher. But his world is turned upside down when trouble at the pit, Jennys restlessness and the reappearance of Joe, whom Jenny still loves and who is now flashily well-to-do,combine. At the time, this was one of the most expensive films ever made in Britain. But it was well worth the investment. It assured Carol Reeds reputation and gave to film audiences and to posterity a grimly realistic picture of life at the sharp end in 30s Britain. The all-star cast too got a chance to show their ability, giving terrific performances; Redgrave is superb as the disillusioned idealist, Williams is thoroughly unpleasant as the unfeeling, cynical Joe while Margaret Lockwood, one-time screen ingénue in her first wicked girl role, gives a wonderful performance as the drop-dead gorgeous, vixenish, gold-digging Jenny. As social commentary this is a great movie, but, on another, more profound level,it works as a dark, despairing canvas depicting the often destructive nature of human relationships. Essential viewing! Was the above review useful to you? 32 out of 32 people found the following review useful: to say how much I enjoyed the social aspect of this movie from Wexford, Ireland 26 May 2003 I recently purchased this outstanding movie on video. Michael Redgrave has always been one of the finest actors of his generation and his performance in this film only serves to strenghten my opinion. I was very surprised by the way a film of this era, concentrated so much on the social and economic deprivation of the mining community in Great Britan, surely one of the largest workforce of the time. The struggle for better conditions and the respect of their employers as workers and human beings is perhaps the crux of this story but the underlying sub-plots of human greed and subterfuge made sure my interest never waned. It is to me most memorable as a story of the ordinary man, struggling through adversity, always with dignity and self-respect. Despite the often bleak surroudings and the fact that it is also shot in B&W to maximize this atmosphere, it never depressed me and left me feeling good,long after the last of the credits had rolled. Was the above review useful to you? 25 out of 26 people found the following review useful: Thoughtful, Atmospheric, & Often Compelling Drama from Ohio 4 January 2006 The story in this feature is pretty interesting, but even a description of the story by itself would probably not communicate how thoughtful and atmospheric the movie is. It also has some particularly compelling stretches that are hard to forget afterward. Director Carol Reed shows good insight into the characters and the story, the cast make the characters believable and worth caring about, and the technical aspects help you to feel almost part of the action. Michael Redgrave stars as a young idealist, determined to get an education so that he can improve conditions in the mining town where he lives. Redgrave's performance quietly brings out a lot about his character, as he learns about reality while fighting for the truth. Emlyn Williams is also effective as R |
Who was the longest-serving Australian Prime Minister? | Robert Menzies - Australia's PMs - Australia's Prime Ministers AUSTRALIA'S PRIME MINISTERS Home > Australia's PMs > Robert Menzies Robert Menzies Robert Gordon Menzies was Australia’s longest serving Prime Minister. He held the office twice, from 1939 to 1941 and from 1949 to 1966. Altogether he was Prime Minister for over 18 years – still the record term for an Australian Prime Minister. Prime Minister Robert Menzies escorts Queen Elizabeth II at the State banquet at Parliament House, Canberra on 16 February 1954, with Pattie Menzies and the Duke of Edinburgh following. NAA: A1773, RV490 Born into humble circumstances, Menzies obtained a first-class secondary and university education by winning a series of scholarships. He established himself as one of Australia’s leading constitutional lawyers, then entered the Victorian parliament in 1928. He won a seat in the federal parliament in 1934 and served as Attorney-General and Minister for Industry in the United Australia Party government of Joseph Lyons. Menzies was Prime Minister when World War II began in 1939. In 1941 he lost the confidence of members of Cabinet and his party and was forced to resign. As an Opposition backbencher during the war years, he helped create the Liberal Party and became Leader of the Opposition in 1946. At the 1949 federal election, he defeated Ben Chifley’s Labor Party and once again became Australia’s Prime Minister. Menzies’ second period as Prime Minister laid the foundations for 22 consecutive years in government for the Liberal–Country Party Coalition. Menzies was often characterised as an extreme monarchist and ‘British to his bootstraps’ (which he was), but as Prime Minister he upgraded Australia’s strong defence alliance with the United States. During his second period in office the ANZUS and SEATO treaties were signed, Australian troops were sent to support US-led forces in Korea, and Australia made its first commitment of combat forces to Vietnam. Menzies retired as Prime Minister and from parliament in 1966. Knighted in 1963, he was further honoured in 1965 by being appointed Constable of Dover Castle and Warden of the Cinque Ports. Robert Gordon Menzies died on 15 May 1978. |
What was the former name of the Vietnamese city of Ho Chi Min? | Ho Chi Minh - Vietnam War - HISTORY.com Ho Chi Minh A+E Networks Introduction Ho Chi Minh first emerged as an outspoken voice for Vietnamese independence while living as a young man in France during World War I. Inspired by the Bolshevik Revolution, he joined the Communist Party and traveled to the Soviet Union. He helped found the Indochinese Communist Party in 1930 and the League for the Independence of Vietnam, or Viet Minh, in 1941. At World War II’s end, Viet Minh forces seized the northern Vietnamese city of Hanoi and declared a Democratic State of Vietnam (or North Vietnam) with Ho as president. Known as “Uncle Ho,” he would serve in that position for the next 25 years, becoming a symbol of Vietnam’s struggle for unification during a long and costly conflict with the strongly anti-Communist regime in South Vietnam and its powerful ally, the United States. Google Ho Chi Minh: Early Life Ho Chi Minh was born Nguyen Sinh Cung on May 19, 1890, in a village in central Vietnam (then part of French Indochina). In 1911, he found work as a cook on a French steamer and spent the next several years at sea, traveling to Africa, the United States and Britain, among other locations. By 1919, he was living in France, where he organized a group of Vietnamese immigrants and petitioned delegates at the Versailles Peace Conference to demand that the French colonial government in Indochina grant the same rights to its subjects as it did to its rulers. Did You Know? In February 1967, Ho Chi Minh responded to a personal message from U.S. President Lyndon Johnson by announcing that the North Vietnamese would never negotiate under the threat of bombing. Inspired by the success of Vladimir Lenin’s Bolshevik Revolution, he joined the new French Communist Party in 1920 and traveled to Moscow three years later. He soon began recruiting members of a Vietnamese nationalist movement that would form the basis of the Indochinese Communist Party (founded in Hong Kong in 1930) and traveled the world, including Brussels, Paris and Siam (now Thailand), where he worked as a representative of the Communist International organization. Ho Chi Minh: Founding of the Viet Minh and North Vietnam When Germany defeated France in 1940, during World War II , Ho saw it as an opportunity for the Vietnamese nationalist cause. Around this time, he began to use the name Ho Chi Minh (roughly translated as “Bringer of Light”). With his lieutenants Vo Nguyen Giap and Pham Van Dong, Ho returned to Vietnam in January 1941 and organized the Viet Minh, or League for the Independence of Vietnam. Forced to seek China’s aid for the new organization, Ho was imprisoned for 18 months by Chiang Kai-Shek’s anti-Communist government. With the Allied victory in 1945, Japanese forces withdrew from Vietnam, leaving the French-educated Emperor Bao Dai in control of an independent Vietnam. Led by Vo Nguyen Giap, Viet Minh forces seized the northern city of Hanoi and declared a Democratic State of Vietnam (known commonly as North Vietnam) with Ho as president. Bao Dai abdicated in favor of the revolution, but French military troops gained control of southern Vietnam, including Saigon, and Chiang Kai-Shek’s Chinese forces moved into the north according to the terms of an Allied agreement. Ho began negotiations with the French in efforts to achieve a Chinese withdrawal as well as eventual French recognition of Vietnam’s independence and reunification of North and South Vietnam. But in October 1946, a French cruiser opened fire on the town of Haiphong after a clash between French and Vietnamese soldiers. Despite Ho’s best efforts to maintain peace, his more militant followers called for war, which broke out that December. Ho Chi Minh: Toward War with the United States During the First Indochina War, the French returned Bao Dai to power and set up the state of Vietnam (South Vietnam) in July 1949, with Saigon as its capital. Armed conflict between the two states continued until a decisive battle at Dien Bien Phu ended in French defeat by Viet Minh forces. The subsequent treaty negotiations at |
‘Do not go gentle into that good night…..Rage, rage against the dying of the light’ is from a poem by which British poet? | Do not go gentle into that good night - Poems | Academy of American Poets Academy of American Poets The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets. For over three generations, the Academy has connected millions of people to great poetry through programs such as National Poetry Month, the largest literary celebration in the world; Poets.org, the Academy’s popular website; American Poets, a biannual literary journal; and an annual series of poetry readings and special events. Since its founding, the Academy has awarded more money to poets than any other organization. browse poems & poets sign up to receive a new poem-a-day in your inbox sign up His Morning Meditations by Jay Parini poetic forms read this poet's poems Dylan Marlais Thomas was born on October 27, 1914, in Swansea, South Wales. His father was an English Literature professor at the local grammar school and would often recite Shakespeare to Thomas before he could read. He loved the sounds of nursery rhymes, foreshadowing his love for the rhythmic ballads of Gerard Manley Hopkins , W. B. Yeats , and Edgar Allan Poe . Although both of his parents spoke fluent Welsh, Thomas and his older sister never learned the language, and Thomas wrote exclusively in English. Thomas was a neurotic, sickly child who shied away from school and preferred reading on his own. He read all of D. H. Lawrence 's poetry, impressed by vivid descriptions of the natural world. Fascinated by language, he excelled in English and reading but neglected other subjects. He dropped out of school at sixteen to become a junior reporter for the South Wales Daily Post. By December of 1932, he left his job at the Post and decided to concentrate on his poetry full-time. It was during this time, in his late teens, that Thomas wrote more than half of his collected poems. In 1934, when Thomas was twenty, he moved to London, won the Poet's Corner book prize, and published his first book, 18 Poems (The Fortune press), to great acclaim. The book drew from a collection of poetry notebooks that Thomas had written years earlier, as would many of his most popular books. During this period of success, Thomas also began a habit of alcohol abuse. Unlike his contemporaries, T. S. Eliot and W. H. Auden , Thomas was not concerned with exhibiting themes of social and intellectual issues, and his writing, with its intense lyricism and highly charged emotion, has more in common with the Romantic tradition. Thomas describes his technique in a letter: "I make one image—though 'make' is not the right word; I let, perhaps, an image be 'made' emotionally in me and then apply to it what intellectual & critical forces I possess—let it breed another, let that image contradict the first, make, of the third image bred out of the other two together, a fourth contradictory image, and let them all, within my imposed formal limits, conflict." Two years after the publication of 18 Poems, Thomas met the dancer Caitlin Macnamara at a pub in London. At the time, she was the mistress of painter Augustus John. Macnamara and Thomas engaged in an affair and married in 1937. Despite the passionate love letters Thomas would write to her, the marriage was turbulent, with rumors of both having multiple affairs. About Thomas's work, Michael Schmidt writes: "There is a kind of authority to the word magic of the early poems; in the famous and popular later poems, the magic is all show. If they have a secret it is the one we all share, partly erotic, partly elegiac. The later poems arise out of personality." In 1940, Thomas and his wife moved to London. He had served as an anti-aircraft gunner but was rejected for more active combat due to illness. To avoid the air raids, the couple left London in 1944. They eventually settled at Laugharne, in the Boat House where Thomas would write many of his later poems. Thomas recorded radio shows and worked as a scriptwriter for the BBC. Between 1945 and 1949, he wrote, narrated, or assisted wit |
In Greek mythology, who unwittingly became the wife of her son Oedipus, and hanged herself when the relationship was discovered? | Oedipus | Greek mythology | Britannica.com Greek mythology Antigone Oedipus, in Greek mythology , the king of Thebes who unwittingly killed his father and married his mother. Homer related that Oedipus’s wife and mother hanged herself when the truth of their relationship became known, though Oedipus apparently continued to rule at Thebes until his death. In the post-Homeric tradition, most familiar from Sophocles ’ Oedipus Rex (or Oedipus the King) and Oedipus at Colonus, there are notable differences in emphasis and detail. Oedipus and the Sphinx, interior of an Attic red-figured … Album/Oronoz/SuperStock According to one version of the story, Laius, king of Thebes, was warned by an oracle that his son would slay him. Accordingly, when his wife, Jocasta ( Iocaste ; in Homer, Epicaste), bore a son, he had the baby exposed (a form of infanticide ) on Cithaeron . (Tradition has it that his name, which means “Swollen-Foot,” was a result of his feet having been pinned together, but modern scholars are skeptical of that etymology.) A shepherd took pity on the infant, who was adopted by King Polybus of Corinth and his wife and was brought up as their son. In early manhood Oedipus visited Delphi and upon learning that he was fated to kill his father and marry his mother, he resolved never to return to Corinth. The blind Oedipus asks Creon to banish him from Thebes. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Traveling toward Thebes, he encountered Laius, who provoked a quarrel in which Oedipus killed him. Continuing on his way, Oedipus found Thebes plagued by the Sphinx , who put a riddle to all passersby and destroyed those who could not answer. Oedipus solved the riddle, and the Sphinx killed herself. In reward, he received the throne of Thebes and the hand of the widowed queen, his mother, Jocasta. They had four children: Eteocles, Polyneices, Antigone , and Ismene. Later, when the truth became known, Jocasta committed suicide, and Oedipus (according to another version), after blinding himself, went into exile, accompanied by Antigone and Ismene, leaving his brother-in-law Creon as regent. Oedipus died at Colonus near Athens , where he was swallowed into the earth and became a guardian hero of the land. Similar Topics |
Who wrote the thriller novel ‘Birds of Prey’? | Wilbur Smith - Worldwide Bestselling Author : Books and Films : The Courtney Novels Wilbur Smith - Worldwide Bestselling Author “When it comes to writing the adventure novel, Wilbur Smith is the master; a 21st Century H. Rider Haggard” - Vanity Fair. Search Extracts Part of the 'Courtney' series It is 1667 and the mighty naval war between the Dutch and the English still rages. Sir Francis Courteney and his son Hal, in their fighting caravel, are on patrol off Southern Africa, lying in wait for a galleon of the Dutch East India Company returning from the Orient laden with spices, timber and gold. From the very first pages, Wilbur Smith spins a colourful and exciting tale, crackling with tension and drama, that builds to a stunning climax. Packed with vivid descriptive passages of the open seas, and an extraordinary cast of characters, Birds of Prey is a masterpiece from a storyteller at the height of his powers. Reviews "Smith's novel is far more than your typical pirate script ... A fascinating account ... Smith deftly evokes not only the horrific but also the beautiful, particularly the lush landscape of Africa." -- The Washington Post Book World "A rousing adventure story ... Smith is a captivating storyteller. His writing is fast-paces yet richly textured. His characters are unique and intriguing ... As with Smith's previous two bestsellers, River God and The Seventh Scroll , this latest epic transcends the average action-adventure yarn." -- The Orlando Sentinel "Smith know what his readers want, and once again he delivers the goods." – Publishers Weekly 'Wilbur Smith carries all the powerful drama and rich emotions of a bygone time into his action packed tale of the sea. BIrds Of Prey is magnificent story of adventure, he enthralled the world of readers once again.' – The Daily Mail 'The scope is magnificent and the epic scale breathtaking ... Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared' – The Times 'A gripping tale, relentless in its flow, that evokes a more colourful age - one of passion and a majesty of spirit that is seldom illustrated with such nerve' – Express 'Meticulous research support constant excitement in a fast-moving tale' – Washington Post 'Birds of Prey is a wonderful novel filled with excitement, pirates, and vivid sea battles ... In short, it is vintage Wilbur Smith' – Times Record News (Wichita Falls, Texas) Listen to an Audio Extract from 'Birds of Prey' Text Extract from 'Birds of Prey' The boy clutched at the rim of the canvas bucket in which he crouched sixty feet above the deck as the ship went about. The mast canted over sharply as she thrust her head through the wind. The ship was a caravel named the Lady Edwina, after the mother whom the boy could barely remember. Far below in the pre-dawn darkness he heard the great bronze culverins slat against their blocks and come up with a thump against their straining tackle. The hull throbbed and resonated to a different impulse as she swung round and went plunging away back into the west. With the south-east wind now astern she was transformed, lighter and more limber, even with sails reefed and with three feet of water in her bilges. It was all so familiar to Hal Courtney. He had greeted the last five and sixty dawns from the masthead in this manner. His young eyes, the keenest in the ship, had been posted there to catch the first gleam of distant sail in the rose of the new day. Even the cold was familiar. He pulled the thick woollen Monmouth cap down over his ears. The wind sliced through his leather jerkin but he was inured to such mild discomfort. He gave it no heed and strained his eyes out into the darkness. ‘Today the Dutchmen will come,’ he said aloud, and felt the excitement and dread throb beneath his ribs. High above him the splendour of the stars began to pale and fade, and the firmament was filled with the pearly promise of new day. Now, far below him, he could make out the figures on the deck. He could recognise Ned Tyler, the helmsman, bowed over the whipstaff, holding the ship true; and his own father |
The 1999 film ’10 Things I Hate About You’ is based on which Shakespeare play? | 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error 10 Things I Hate About You ( 1999 ) PG-13 | A pretty, popular teenager can't go out on a date until her ill-tempered older sister does. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 22 titles created 08 Apr 2012 a list of 35 titles created 24 Dec 2012 a list of 30 titles created 14 Jan 2014 a list of 30 titles created 4 months ago a list of 23 titles created 1 month ago Title: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) 7.2/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 2 wins & 12 nominations. See more awards » Videos Cady Heron is a hit with The Plastics, the A-list girl clique at her new school, until she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George. Director: Mark Waters A rich high school student tries to boost a new pupil's popularity, but reckons without affairs of the heart getting in the way. Director: Amy Heckerling A clean-cut high school student relies on the school's rumor mill to advance her social and financial standing. Director: Will Gluck A girl makes a wish on her 13th birthday and wakes up the next day as a 30-year-old woman. Director: Gary Winick 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.4/10 X When her brother decides to ditch for a couple weeks in London, Viola heads over to his elite boarding school, disguises herself as him, and proceeds to fall for one of her soccer teammates. Little does she realize she's not the only one with romantic troubles, as she, as he, gets in the middle of a series of intermingled love affairs. Director: Andy Fickman 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.4/10 X Benjamin Barry is an advertising executive and ladies' man who, to win a big campaign, bets that he can make a woman fall in love with him in 10 days. Andie Anderson covers the "How To" beat for "Composure" magazine and is assigned to write an article on "How to Lose a Guy in 10 days." They meet in a bar shortly after the bet is made. Director: Donald Petrie A smart but sensible new graduate lands a job as an assistant to Miranda Priestly, the demanding editor-in-chief of a high fashion magazine. Director: David Frankel When a blonde sorority queen is dumped by her boyfriend, she decides to follow him to law school to get him back and, once there, learns she has more legal savvy than she ever imagined. Director: Robert Luketic A pushy boss forces her young assistant to marry her in order to keep her visa status in the U.S. and avoid deportation to Canada. Director: Anne Fletcher A young man and woman decide to take their friendship to the next level without becoming a couple, but soon discover that adding sex only leads to complications. Director: Will Gluck Beca, a freshman at Barden University, is cajoled into joining The Bellas, her school's all-girls singing group. Injecting some much needed energy into their repertoire, The Bellas take on their male rivals in a campus competition. Director: Jason Moore After serving as a bridesmaid 27 times, a young woman wrestles with the idea of standing by her sister's side as her sibling marries the man she's secretly in love with. Director: Anne Fletcher Edit Storyline Adapted from William Shakespeare's play "The Taming of the Shrew," 10 Things I Hate About You starts off with Cameron, new student at Padua High, sitting in the office of the quirky guidance counselor Ms. Perky. He is then shown around the school by Michael, who will become his best friend. During his tour is when Cameron first sees Bianca Stratford, a beautiful sophomore with one problem: she isn't allowed to date. And neither is her "shrew" sister, Katarina, a senior who loves indie rock and feminist prose and hates conformity. But Kat and Bianca's father alters his house rule: now, Bianca can date... as long as Kat has a da |
Which American comedian always ended his CBS variety show with the phrase ‘Say goodnight, Gracie’? | TV ACRES: Quotations > Signoffs > Celebrity (M-Z) A - L / M -Z "May all your consequences by happy ones" - Signoff used on the game show TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES/CBS/NBC/SYN/1950-87. Emceed by Ralph Edwards (later Jack Bailey, Steve Dunne, Bob Barker, Bob Hilton and Larry Anderson), this program was the first game show to use stunts. If the contestant couldn't answer the emcee's silly question, they had to pay the consequences by participating in a silly stunt. "Mmmmm-WAH!" - The sound of Dinah Shore's classic kiss goodnight at the end of her musical/variety program THE DINAH SHORE SHOW/NBC/1951-57. On the first night of her show quite by accident Dinah came up with a gimmick that became her trademark. When it became apparent that the show had run some 30 seconds short, Dinah had to stretch the final scene. Taking the suggestion of set designer, Alan Handley, she blew an exaggerated kiss "Mmmmm-WAH!" to the audience off the palm of her hand. After the first week Dinah forgot to give her good night kiss to the audience and the fans followed up with letters of concern asking her if she "didn't love them anymore." The kiss soon became a permanent part of her act. Alan Handley got the idea from a cute little blonde who did a show called MARY KAYE'S NIGHTCAP, a program aired right before the station signed-off each night. Wearing a frilly nightgown and cuddled up on a bed, she announced the highlights of the next day's programming and then ended the show by daintily kissing the palm of her hand and gently blowing the kiss at the television audience (TV Guide 1/15-21/77 p. 27). TRIVIA NOTE: Another program that used the kiss goodbye was THE DATING GAME/ABC/SYN/1965-80 & 1988-89 originally emceed by Jim Lange. Each program ended with a big kiss to the audience that turned into a friendly goodbye wave. "Peace" - Signoff used by Dave Garroway, early host of the TODAY SHOW on NBC beginning in January 1952. He closed each program with an upraised hand and the single word "Peace." A former disc jockey, Dave Garroway originally hosted his own variety program GARROWAY AT LARGE/NBC/1949-51 where he first used his trademark closing phrase "Peace." In April of 1961, Dave Garroway's wife died and in July he left the TODAY program after nine years. He closed the program with his "Peace" signoff to the accompaniment of Lionel Hampton's version of "Sentimental Journey"-Garroway's theme song. In 1988 Arsenio Hall, the late night talk show host of THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW/SYN/1988-93 began to use |
Who wrote the children’s series of ‘Mr Men’ books? | Adam Hargreaves: 'The Mr Men will always be part of me' - Telegraph Author interviews Adam Hargreaves: 'The Mr Men will always be part of me' As the Mr Men books celebrate their 40th anniversary, Roger Hargreaves' son Adam reveals how, at the age of 8, he inspired his father to create the first character, Mr Tickle Image 1 of 5 Adam Hargreaves, son of Mr Men creator Roger Hargreaves, at home in Stonegate, East Sussex Photo: GEOFF PUGH |
Eisoptrophobia is the irrational fear of which household items? | 6 Absurd Phobias (And The People Who Actually Have Them) 6 Absurd Phobias (And The People Who Actually Have Them) NFL Reviewing Touchdown Celebration Penalty Rules In a relatively safe world, the part of our brain that alerts us to danger just seems to get bored sometimes. Thus, phobias (from the Latin "phobus" meaning "Seriously, you're scared of that?") are born. Psychology has compiled thousands of phobias, to the point that it seems somebody in the field has made a hobby of inventing them. But there are some truly ridiculous ones that actually do affect people, including some people you know. Such as ... Advertisement What is it? Fear of bright colors. Imagine you're strolling down a main thoroughfare and you chance upon a vast panorama of leather regalia, rainbow flags and colorfully decorated floats. You've stumbled upon the most flamboyant section of the gay pride parade. Suddenly, you feel an uneasiness giving way to terror, but you're not sure why. Congratulations, you're the proud owner of chromophobia, the fear of bright colors. Or you're just a homophobe. Shame on you. Famous Chromophobes: Billy Bob Thornton, a man who housed just enough crazy to land Angelina Jolie, has plenty of other crazy to accessorize with it. On top of being an admitted chromophobe, he has a recorded history of fearing plastic cutlery, as well as antique furniture . He refuses to inhabit a room with furniture built before 1950, which we guess means he has to maintain an entourage of several qualified antique appraisers or carbon-dating specialists. Worst case scenario for a chromophobe: Vegas. What is it? Fear of butterflies. The savagery of nature can be chilling. Lepidopterophobes remind us that were it not for the advent of long sleeve shirts, we would all be completely exposed to the rabid butterfly hordes fluttering about. Despite their taking great pains to warn humanity about the iradescent-winged scourge at IHateButterflies.com , the rest of us stubbornly insist on living our lives in relative calm. Guess who will be laughing last when our bones are picked clean by voracious butterfly proboscises? Famous Lepidopterophobes: Nicole Kidman. So if you were wondering what sort of person believes butterflies are a source of unspeakable peril, first ask yourself if this person would buy into Tom Cruise's heterosexuality long enough to marry him. This principal of psychology is not formally called the Nicole Kidman Principle, but give it time. Though in all fairness to Nicole, we don't know if this psychosis predates exposure to Cruise or not . If Katie Holmes succumbs to the phobia we'll have confirmation that he's the outbreak monkey for this particular brand of crazy. Worst case scenario for a lepidopterophobe: Sitting in the back row of a Phish concert, guaranteeing a dozen of these in view at any time: ↓ Continue Reading Below What is it? Fear of clowns. Some of you will say there should be a name for when people aren't afraid of clowns, since this proud lineage of entertainers has long been the object of scorn and outright fear. But why? Sure, they associate with scary carny folk, and yes, they cloak their emotions with makeup that gives them the pallor of the undead. And sure, their distorted features inspire images of demonic possession and evil incarnate. But it's not like a clown has ever hurt anyone. Unless you count John Wayne Gacy and his 31 brutal rapes and murders. OK, so maybe this phobia is onto something. Famous Coulrophobes: While P. Diddy has shown a willingness to collaborate with any semi-animate being, don't count on getting him into the studio with the Insane Clown Posse . Though the clown thing would really be just one of several thousand better reasons why this paring should never happen. Johnny Depp, never afraid to append more weirdness to his resume, is also wary of clowns. He once commented "There always seemed to be a darkness lurking just under the surface, a potential for real evil." You know we're pretty sure there's evil on top of the surface, too, Johnny. Worst case scenario for a coulrophobe: Middle |
Who played Mike Young in the Australian tv soap ‘Neighbours’? | Mike Young | My Neighbours Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made further modifications. Remove the custom ad blocker rule(s) and the page will load as expected. Michael “ Mike” Young is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Guy Pearce. He made his first on- screen appearance on 20th January 1986. Mike’s storylines included being physically abused by his father, moving in with Des and Daphane Clarke, making friends with Charlene Mitchell and Scott Robinson, his relationship with Jane Harris and becoming a teacher. Mike departed Erinsborough to be with his mother, on 6th December 1989. Character creation and casting When he was 18, Pearce’s drama teacher advised him to TV companies asking for auditions and he wrote to the Grundy Organisation, which produced Neighbours at the time. Pearce was then the cast as the troubled and lonely Mike Young. Following his last year 12 exam, he began filming on 3rd December 1985. Seven Network dropped Neighbours shortly after Pearce joined the cast, but Network Ten soon picked the show up and Pearce’s debut was shown in episode number 171, the first episode broadcast on Ten. In 1989, the Neighbours producers did not want Pearce to play Errol Flynn in a biopic film and Pearce decided to leave the show. Of being apart of Neighbours, Pearce said “ I experienced hysteria at a pretty high pitch with that show. Pearce also added “ I’m not embarrassed by having done it now, not at all. It was an amazing experience, an amazing opportunity. And I was also 18. Storylines Background: Michael “ Mike” Young and his mother, Barbara, lived in fear of being beaten up and abused by Mike’s father, David, throughout Mike’s young life. This meant Mike grew up into a lonely, quiet young man who didn’t socialise much until he began attending Erinsborough High School and became good friends with Charlene Mitchell and Scott Robinson. 1986- 1989: Through his friendship with Scott, Mike came to Ramsay Street and befriend Scott’s neighbour Daphane Clarke, who cared for him, later giving him a part- time job at her coffee shop. Mike opened up to Daphane and Des about his problems at home with his father and Daphane tried to get Mike and Barbara away from David. However, Barbara was too scared of her husband and she didn’t want to leave, but Mike was determined to go and moved in with Des and Daphane when they offered to become his illegal guardians. Mike briefly dated Scott’s cousin Nikki Dennison, but he later fell for Jane Harris when she moved in with her grandmother, Mrs Mangle. Jane fell for Mike straight away, but it look a while before Mike realised his feelings due to Jane’s plain image. Helen Daniels and Daphane gave her a makeover for a school dance, which consisted of replacing her glasses with contacts, a new haircut and makeup. Mike liked her new image and they began dating. Mrs Mangle wasn’t happy that her granddaughter was dating Mike and when she received letters about Mike’s ’ reputation’ with other girls, Mrs Mangle stopped Jane from seeing him. Daphane eventually caught with school bully Sue Parker posting the letters because she was jealous of Mike and Jane’s relationship. Mrs Mangle then let Jane and Mike continue with their relationship. When Nikki Dennison returned to Ramsay Street, Mike helped comfort Nikki when her mother became ill, leading Jane to become jealous of their friendship. Mike also became jealous when Shane Ramsay showed attraction to Jane, but she told Mike that he was the only one for her. Following their final exams, Jane focused on a modelling career and Mike decided to become a teacher. As they were leading separate lives, Jane and Mike split up amicably and remained friends. Not long after, Daphane was killed in a car crash and Mike left feeling guilty as he hadn’t been round for weeks. Mike was angry and upset and he found the two men who had c |
The plant ‘Helianthus Annuus’ is more commonly known by what name? | Helianthus annuus Sunflower, Common sunflower PFAF Plant Database Physical Characteristics Helianthus annuus is a ANNUAL growing to 3 m (9ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in) at a fast rate. It is hardy to zone (UK) 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from Jul to September, and the seeds ripen from Sep to October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees, flies.The plant is not self-fertile. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought. Synonyms Edible Uses: Coffee ; Oil . Seed - raw or cooked[4, 14, 94, 101, 183]. A delicious nut-like flavour, but very fiddly to extract due to the small size of the seed. Commercially there are machines designed to do this. Rich in fats, the seed can be ground into a powder[95], made into sunflower butter or used to make seed yoghurt. When mixed with cereal flours, it makes a nutritious bread[244]. Cultivars with up to 50% oil have been developed in Russia[218]. The oil contains between 44 - 72% linoleic acid[218]. The germinated seed is said to be best for seed yoghurt, it is blended with water and left to ferment[183]. The sprouted seed can be eaten raw[183]. A nutritional analysis of the seed is available[218]. Young flower buds - steamed and served like globe artichokes[2, 85, 101, 117, 183]. A mild and pleasant enough flavour, but rather fiddly[K]. Average yields range from 900 - 1,575 kg/ha of seed, however yields of over 3,375 kg/ha have been reported[269]. A high quality edible semi-drying oil is obtained from the seed[4]. It is low in cholesterol[244], and is said to be equal in quality to olive oil[4]. Used in salads, margarines, or in cooking[2, 34, 46, 57, 94, 95, 183, 269]. The roasted seed is a coffee and drinking chocolate substitute[4, 7, 100, 102]. Another report says the roasted hulls are used[183]. The leaf petioles are boiled and mixed in with other foodstuffs[7]. Composition Figures in grams (g) or miligrams (mg) per 100g of food. Seed (Fresh weight) Notes: Medicinal Uses Plants For A Future can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally. Antipsoriatic ; Antirheumatic ; Diuretic ; Expectorant ; Febrifuge ; Stomachic . A tea made from the leaves is astringent, diuretic and expectorant, it is used in the treatment of high fevers[222]. The crushed leaves are used as a poultice on sores, swellings, snakebites and spider bites[222, 257]. The leaves are harvested as the plant comes into flower and are dried for later use[238]. A tea made from the flowers is used in the treatment of malaria and lung ailments[222, 257]. The flowering head and seeds are febrifuge, nutritive and stomachic[7]. The seed is also considered to be diuretic and expectorant[4, 218, 222]. It has been used with success in the treatment of many pulmonary complaints[4]. A decoction of the roots has been used as a warm wash on rheumatic aches and pains[257]. Other Uses Blotting paper ; Dye ; Fibre ; Fuel ; Green manure ; Herbicide ; Kindling ; Microscope ; Oil ; Paper . An edible semi-drying oil is obtained from the seed. Some varieties contain up to 45% oil[61]. The oil is also used, often mixed with a drying oil such as linseed (Linum usitatissimum) to make soap, candles, varnishes, paint etc, as well as for lighting. The oil is said to be unrivalled as a lubricant[4, 21, 34, 46, 100, 269]. A blotting paper is made from the seed receptacles[2, 4, 101, 117]. A high quality writing paper is made from the inner stalk[4, 14, 100, 101]. The pith of the stems is one of the lightest substances known, having a specific gravity of 0.028[4]. It has a wide range of applications, being used for purposes such as making life-saving appliances and slides for microscopes[4, 46, 61]. The |
A probang is used to remove an object from, or apply medication to, which part of the body? | Foreign Body Retrieval Site Index A-Z Foreign Body Retrieval Foreign body retrieval is the removal of objects or substances that have been introduced into the body. Objects may be inhaled into the airway, swallowed or lodged in the throat or stomach, or embedded in the soft tissues. About 80 percent of foreign body ingestions occur among children. Most foreign bodies pass through the gastrointestinal tract without complication, and endoscopic or surgical intervention is required only 10 to 20 percent of the time. Evaluation and treatment will depend on the type of foreign body and how it was introduced. If it was swallowed, you may undergo a direct examination of your throat and esophagus or an x-ray examination. If it is lodged in a soft tissue, such as a splinter embedded under the skin, you may undergo an ultrasound, x-ray or CT scan to locate and remove the object. Tell your doctor if there’s a possibility you are pregnant and discuss any recent illnesses, medical conditions, medications you’re taking and allergies, especially to iodinated contrast materials. Leave jewelry at home and wear loose, comfortable clothing. You may be asked to wear a gown. What are the limitations of foreign body detection and removal? What is Foreign Body Retrieval? Foreign body retrieval involves the removal of potentially dangerous objects or substances in the body that have been introduced from the outside. They can be inhaled into the airway or swallowed and enter the esophagus and stomach either accidentally or intentionally, or introduced into the soft tissues. Commonly swallowed objects include coins, buttons, pins, nails, glass pieces, toothpicks, batteries, small toys or pieces of toys and fish bones. Swallowing of magnets can cause significant problems including bowel blockages that may require surgical removal of magnets. Children account for about 80 percent of foreign body ingestions. Sometimes problems occur when button batteries are swallowed as mercury within the batteries can leak into the bowel and cause mercury poisoning. Magnetic toys can obstruct the bowel when they stick together. Foreign bodies in the throat or stomach: Some ingested foreign bodies cause no symptoms. Alternatively, the patient may experience a sensation of something being stuck in their throat or esophagus. Drooling and difficulty swallowing are common symptoms. A small sharp object may become lodged in the esophagus and cause pain, even though they are able to swallow. Larger foreign bodies can partially or completely obstruct the stomach, the small intestine or, in rare cases, the large intestine, causing cramps, bloating, loss of appetite, vomiting, and sometimes fever. A sharp object that pierces the stomach or intestines can cause severe abdominal pain, fever, fainting and shock. Foreign bodies in the airway: Most foreign bodies in the airway are usually expelled through coughing. However, some foreign bodies may move from the throat into the bronchial branches. This can cause the patient to cough, but the foreign body remains trapped in the lung. This typically occurs in children and requires removal by bronchoscopy. Foreign bodies in the soft tissues: A soft tissue foreign body is an outside object like a splinter, rock or piece of metal or glass that gets embedded in the tissue under the skin. Soft tissue foreign bodies can cause infection and damage to surrounding tissues. top of page What are some common uses of the procedure? Foreign body retrieval is used to remove one or more foreign objects that have been ingested through the mouth or airway or introduced into the soft tissues. In some cases, objects can be dislodged rather than removed so that they pass safely through the digestive system. top of page How should I prepare? If you ingest a foreign body or witness a child ingest one or suspect the presence of a soft tissue foreign body, contact your physician immediately. Treatment will depend on the type of foreign body and nature of the symptoms. You should inform your physician of any medications being taken and if there are any all |
In religion, which King is referred to as the ‘Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah’? | Lion of Judah Mar Lion of Judah Lion of Judah in the Rastafarian livity is the emblem or symbol of Ras Tafari, otherwise known as former Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie . According to Rastafarian way, Selassie was the Messiah, the second coming of Christ referenced in the Book of Revelation : “the hair of whose head was like wool, whose feet were like unto burning brass. “ Taken from the heraldic symbol of the biblical Tribe of Judah (from which Selassie is believed to have descended), the lion represents to Rastafarians Selassie as the “King of Kings,” as the lion is King; representing the lineage of the King from the Tribes of Israel. The emblem was once worn by the Emperor as a signet. The standard carried in the lion’s mouth is the flag of Ethiopia, the crown that of the Emperor. King Selassie I is the three hundred and thirteen king of all the kings of Ethiopia and the one hundred and thirteenth king of the christian empire. He is also the 225th in a direct bloodline of the Ethiopian monarch, Menelik being the first. Menelik was the son of Queen of Sheba and king Solomon who is the son of David king of Israel. “Prince shall come out of Egypt, and Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hand unto JAH” (psalm 68.vrs:31) “And one of the elder said unto me, weep not, behold the LION of the tribe of judah, the root of king David hath prevailed to open the book and to loose the seven seals thereof” (rev. 5 ver:5). Rastafarians accept some portions of the Hebrew and Christian bibles- an edited Bible, the “ Holy Piby ,” written in 1913, is often cited as the Rastafarian scripture. The Kebra Negast, a book purporting to outline the lineage of Kings from Solomon, is also important in establishing the lineage of Emperor Selassie. Rastas avoid what they view as the materialistic and corrupt (white) culture, which is called “Babylon,” a world of illusion similar to the Buddhist concept of Maya. Rastafarian theology emphasises individual apprehension of God (called Jah), and one who is “dread,” that is, God-fearing, an approach to spirituality that is referred to theologically as theosis, or God-becoming. Rastas have also adopted a form of the Hindu belief in Avatars , holding that Haile Selassie was the last of four incarnations of God which includes Moses, the Hebrew Prophet Elija, and Jesus. Ras Tafari (Selassie) is believed to come from the unbroken line of Kings going back to the biblical Solomon, and is widely perceived as the second coming of Christ. Rasta faithful revere Ganja (marijuana) as a sacrament that aids in the discovery of the “I in I,” the true form/will of Jah. Followers are expected to live as pure a lifestyle as possible, avoiding vice an materialistic desires. Among the prophecies is the expected exodus known as “Back to Africa,” when Jah will give the signal for Rastafarians to ‘return’ to Ethiopia. there are three sects of Rastafarianism: Bobo Shanti (a seperatist order who ahere to Old Testament law), (the oldest sect, named for Queen Nyahbinghi of Uganda), and Twelve Tribes, who believe themselves descendents of the twelve tribes of David. Spiritual kinsmenHaile Selassie Knowing that material and spiritual progress are essential to man, we must ceaselessly work for the equal attainment of both. Only then shall We be able to acquire that absolute inner-calm, so necessary to our well-being. Whenever conflict arises between material and spiritual values, the conscience plays an important role and anyone who suffers from a guilty conscience is never really free from this problem until he makes peace with himself and his conscience. Discipline of the mind is the basic ingredient of genuine morality and therefore spiritual strength. Spiritual power is the eternal guide, in this life and the life after, for man can reach the summit destined for him by the Great Creator. Since nobody can interfere in the realm of God we should tolerate and live side by side with people of different faiths, In the mystic tradition of the different religions we have a remarkable Unity of Spirit. Whatever religion they may profess, t |
In Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’, what is the name of Othello’s wife? | SparkNotes: Othello: Plot Overview Plot Overview Context Character List Othello begins on a street in Venice, in the midst of an argument between Roderigo, a rich man, and Iago. Roderigo has been paying Iago to help him in his suit to Desdemona. But Roderigo has just learned that Desdemona has married Othello, a general whom Iago begrudgingly serves as ensign. Iago says he hates Othello, who recently passed him over for the position of lieutenant in favor of the inexperienced soldier Michael Cassio. Unseen, Iago and Roderigo cry out to Brabanzio that his daughter Desdemona has been stolen by and married to Othello, the Moor. Brabanzio finds that his daughter is indeed missing, and he gathers some officers to find Othello. Not wanting his hatred of Othello to be known, Iago leaves Roderigo and hurries back to Othello before Brabanzio sees him. At Othello’s lodgings, Cassio arrives with an urgent message from the duke: Othello’s help is needed in the matter of the imminent Turkish invasion of Cyprus. Not long afterward, Brabanzio arrives with Roderigo and others, and accuses Othello of stealing his daughter by witchcraft. When he finds out that Othello is on his way to speak with the duke, -Brabanzio decides to go along and accuse Othello before the assembled senate. Brabanzio’s plan backfires. The duke and senate are very sympathetic toward Othello. Given a chance to speak for himself, Othello explains that he wooed and won Desdemona not by witchcraft but with the stories of his adventures in travel and war. The duke finds Othello’s explanation convincing, and Desdemona herself enters at this point to defend her choice in marriage and to announce to her father that her allegiance is now to her husband. Brabanzio is frustrated, but acquiesces and allows the senate meeting to resume. The duke says that Othello must go to Cyprus to aid in the defense against the Turks, who are headed for the island. Desdemona insists that she accompany her husband on his trip, and preparations are made for them to depart that night. In Cyprus the following day, two gentlemen stand on the shore with Montano, the governor of Cyprus. A third gentleman arrives and reports that the Turkish fleet has been wrecked in a storm at sea. Cassio, whose ship did not suffer the same fate, arrives soon after, followed by a second ship carrying Iago, Roderigo, Desdemona, and Emilia, Iago’s wife. Once they have landed, Othello’s ship is sighted, and the group goes to the harbor. As they wait for Othello, Cassio greets Desdemona by clasping her hand. Watching them, Iago tells the audience that he will use “as little a web as this” hand-holding to ensnare Cassio (II.i.169). Othello arrives, greets his wife, and announces that there will be reveling that evening to celebrate Cyprus’s safety from the Turks. Once everyone has left, Roderigo complains to Iago that he has no chance of breaking up Othello’s marriage. Iago assures Roderigo that as soon as Desdemona’s “blood is made dull with the act of sport,” she will lose interest in Othello and seek sexual satisfaction elsewhere (II.i.222). However, Iago warns that “elsewhere” will likely be with Cassio. Iago counsels Roderigo that he should cast Cassio into disgrace by starting a fight with Cassio at the evening’s revels. In a soliloquy, Iago explains to the audience that eliminating Cassio is the first crucial step in his plan to ruin Othello. That night, Iago gets Cassio drunk and then sends Roderigo to start a fight with him. Apparently provoked by Roderigo, Cassio chases Roderigo across the stage. Governor Montano attempts to hold Cassio down, and Cassio stabs him. Iago sends Roderigo to raise alarm in the town. The alarm is rung, and Othello, who had left earlier with plans to consummate his marriage, soon arrives to still the commotion. When Othello demands to know who began the fight, Iago feigns reluctance to implicate his “friend” Cassio, but he ultimately tells the whole story. Othello then strips Cassio of his rank of lieutenant. Cassio is extremely upset, and he laments to Iago, once everyone else has |
‘Albrecht Discount’ supermarket is better known by what name? | Aldi Foods - Grocery.com Aldi Foods Aldi , short for Albrecht Discount, is an international discount supermarket chain based in Germany. History In 1946, brothers Karl and Theo Albrecht took over a small store in a suburb of Essen, Germany, their mother had opened in 1913. Soon after they opened another retail outlet nearby and by 1950 owned 13 stores in the Ruhr Valley. A priority for the Albrecht brothers was cost cutting: by the end of World War II, they had nearly perfected the philosophy of the “limited assortment” grocery store. The brothers did not advertise their business, did not sell fresh produce and kept their outlets small. The brothers split the company in 1960s over a dispute about whether to sell cigarettes. By then, they had operated 300 shops and earned some DM 90 million per year. Two years after the split, which broke the chain into two legally and financially separate entities, they introduced the name Aldi. From then on, the Albrecht brothers’ business operated as Aldi Nord (Aldi North), which was known as Aldi Market, and Aldi Sud (Aldi South). The companies continued to expand, Aldi Nord growing into 35 independent regional branches with about 2,500 stores, and Aldi Sud growing into 31 companies with 1,600 stores. In the 1970s and 80s, after the German reunification and the fall of Iron Curtain, Aldi expanded internationally, eventually operating some 8,210 individual stores worldwide. Both Aldi Nord and Aldi Sud operate markets mainly in Europe, but Aldi Sud also operates in the United States and Australia, among other locations. In 1976, Aldi opened its first American store in Southeastern Iowa, continuing to use the Albrect philosophy: “When you buy a can of peas at Aldi, you’re paying almost entirely for the can of peas.” Aldi claims it saves customers money by leaving out the “army of stackers,” “piped-in music,” fancy display” and “gimmicks and games.” In order to offer less expensive items, Aldi manufactures its products without the various factors — packaging, transportation, stocking, staff turnover and others — that tack pennies on to the final price consumers pay. To further reduce cost to the consumer, Aldi encourages customers to bring their own shopping bags, but also offers grocery bags for sale. To further reduce costs, Aldi’s shopping carts are available to rent for a quarter (deposit returned with the cart), thereby eliminating the need to pay an employee to recover carts. The store telephone numbers are unlisted to avoid needing an employee to answer the phone. Aldi’s labor costs are about 4 percent of store sales. Aldi stores sell their own brand label foods, beverages and inexpensive household items, including electronics and appliances. It limits the number of outside brands it sells, usually to one or two per product, in order to increase sales and keep Aldi stores smaller than supermarkets that offer more diversity for a similar range of products. Aldi does not accept manufacturers’ coupons, although some stores in the U.S. experiment with a store coupon successfully. Like some no frills, warehouse-style stores, Aldi does not decorate its aisles or fill all of its shelves. It offers pallets of its products, boxed in cardboard, which it places alongside aisles for customers to pick from. The company maintained its policy of not advertising in Germany, with the exception of a weekly newsletter of special prices, because, it claims, the cost-saving measure can be passed down to consumers. In the U.S., Aldi advertises regularly through newspaper inserts and television commercials. Aldi is known to do its advertising in-house, so as not to spend money on an external advertising agency. Although it had a reputation for being cheap and selling low-quality products, Aldi’s success hasn’t wavered. It continues to expand in Australia, England and the United States. Stats Number of Stores: 1,400 in the U.S., 8,500 worldwide Number of Employees: 11,000 Annual Revenue: $68,700 million (U.S.) Geography: Germany, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Luxe |
The Manacle Rocks lie off the coast of which English county? | Counties of England Counties in England Exploring the counties of England with history and pictures. The history of the counties of England dates back to early Anglo-Saxon times when âshiresâ were first formed as a way of raising taxes and when the nation of England was first created. These Anglo-Saxon shires usually had a fortified town at the centre, known back then as the âshire townâ. The word âCountyâ came later, being first introduced by the Normans when they conquered England back in 1066 and has its origins in French, simply meaning a jurisdiction under the sovereignty of a âCountâ. The words âcountyâ and âcountiesâ therefore are derived from French (from the Normans) but most of the county names themselves still kept (and retain today) their original Anglo-Saxon names, such as âWorcestershireâ or âBedfordshireâ which is simply the name of the shire or county town, with the suffix of shire. There are other counties however that got their name differently, such as Cornwall, and Devon, both of which take their names from the Celtic tribes that inhabited the regions, such as the âCornoviiâ in Cornwall . Other exceptions include todays Kent, which derives from the Kingdom of Kent, and Sussex (both East and West) and Essex. These names derive from the East Saxons (Essex) and the South Saxons (Sussex). The county names of Norfolk and Suffolk, derive from the âNorth Folkâ and âSouth Folkâ of the ancient Kingdom of East Anglia. Each county link below will take you to the main county page where we list all the wonderful historic towns, villages and attractions that each county has to offer. You will also find a Picture Tour for each county, offering a diverse selection of the wonderful towns, attractions and varying landscapes. We hope you enjoy viewing the beautiful counties of England.. |
The Forint is the basic monetary unit of which European country? | Forint - definition of forint by The Free Dictionary Forint - definition of forint by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/forint [Hungarian, from Italian fiorino, florin; see florin.] forint (Currencies) the standard monetary unit of Hungary, divided into 100 fillér [from Hungarian, from Italian fiorino florin] for•int the basic monetary unit of Hungary. [1945–50; < Hungarian < Italian fiorino. See florin ] ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Hungarian monetary unit - monetary unit in Hungary filler - 100 filler equal 1 forint in Hungary Translations forint forint Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: pengo References in periodicals archive ? According to Hungary's central bank, the forint liquidity of the nation's banking sector rose slightly in March compared to a month before. Central bank succession rumours hit Hungarian forint The forint pulled back after hitting three-week highs last week, after both the IMF and the European Commission said they had received a request for possible financial assistance from Hungary, a move that could avert a sovereign ratings downgrade to junk. Research and Markets: Hungary Petrochemicals Report Q1 2011 5 billion HUF, ie two billion - worth five hundred million forints Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. |
Abuja is the capital of which West African republic? | Abuja | Define Abuja at Dictionary.com Abuja the capital of Nigeria, in the central part. Nigeria noun 1. a republic in W Africa: member of the Commonwealth of Nations; formerly a British colony and protectorate. 356,669 sq. mi. (923,773 sq. km). Capital: Abuja. Official name Federal Republic of Nigeria. Related forms Examples from the Web for Abuja Expand British Dictionary definitions for Abuja Expand noun 1. the federal capital of Nigeria, in the centre of the country. Pop: 467 000 (2005 est) Nigeria noun 1. a republic in West Africa, on the Gulf of Guinea: Lagos annexed by the British in 1861; protectorates of Northern and Southern Nigeria formed in 1900 and united as a colony in 1914; gained independence as a member of the Commonwealth in 1960 (membership suspended from 1995 to 1999 following human rights violations); Eastern Region seceded as the Republic of Biafra for the duration of the severe civil war (1967–70); ruled by military governments from 1966. It consists of a belt of tropical rain forest in the south, with semidesert in the extreme north and highlands in the east; the main export is petroleum. Official language: English; Hausa, Ibo, and Yoruba are the chief regional languages. Religion: animist, Muslim, and Christian. Currency: naira. Capital: Abuja. Pop: 174 507 539 (2013 est). Area: 923 773 sq km (356 669 sq miles) 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 Abuja Expand African nation, named for river Niger , which runs through it, + -ia . Related: Nigerian. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper Expand Nigeria definition A nation in western Africa on the Gulf of Guinea (an arm of the Atlantic Ocean ), bordered by Niger to the north, Chad and Cameroon to the east, and Benin to the west. Lagos is the capital and largest city. Note: With over 110 million inhabitants, Nigeria is Africa's most populous country. Note: Nigeria has been independent from Britain since 1960, and its independent history has been marked by bloodshed and instability. An ill-fated separatist movement established the secessionist state of Biafra in southeastern Nigeria from 1967 to 1970. Note: The city-state of Benin, in what is now Nigeria, flourished from the fourteenth to the seventeenth centuries as a center of commerce and culture . It was famous for its cast-gold sculptures. The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. |
What type of bird is a pochard? | Madagascar pochard | Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust Critically Endangered Profile In late 2006, it was announced that the Madagascar pochard, last seen in 1991 and feared extinct, had been rediscovered by biologists from The Peregrine Fund. Durrell staff from Madagascar and Jersey were invited to make a rapid assessment of the tiny population and identify immediate threats. Madagascar pochards are diving birds that probably feed on aquatic plants and invertebrates in shallow water. Males have a distinctive white iris. Unlike previously known populations, which inhabited marshy, densely vegetated lakes, the small colony of pochards located by The Peregrine Fund team was found in a heavily forested volcanic lake. Although this has raised hopes that the species is holding on in other areas as well, intensive surveys have so far not found any further populations. In the past, the Madagascar pochard was found in the Lac Alaotra basin, where Durrell has a community-based conservation programme, focusing in particular on the gentle lemur. This region is a major rice-growing centre and the lake, its reedbeds and the wildlife that lives there have suffered from burning and hunting. The pochard, like many other waterbird species, was unable to compete with introduced fish at Alaotra and other suitable wetlands. The tiny population recently discovered is living much further north, on a lake where there has been much less human disturbance – the area is not suitable for rice cultivation and there are no fish. In 2009 it was estimated that there were only 20 Madagascar pochards left in the world and Durrell, in partnership with the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust , The Peregrine Fund and the Madagascar Government began an emergency operation to save the species from extinction. Three clutches of eggs were collected from the wild and 23 ducklings were reared. These birds will now form the basis of a captive-rearing project in Madagascar with the aim of one day returning this duck to other parts of Madagascar. In 2010 the project received significant funds from the UK’s Darwin Initiative which will help run this project for three years. Click here to view the related news story. |
Who wrote the children’s novel ‘Mary Poppins’? | How Mary Poppins' creator P L Travers wrecked the lives of two innocent boys | Daily Mail Online Next How the sexual adventuress who created Mary Poppins wrecked the lives of two innocent boys: Exploits of P L Travers that you won't see in new film Saving Mr Banks Pamela L Travers took in only one of the two twin brothers she said she'd adopt in 1940 Camillus Hone whisked off by her to privileged life; while Anthony was left with neglectful relatives London-born actor Lawrence Campbell was ‘the first in a long chain of men who would, in [Travers'] words, pass her from one to the other’ |
What was English author Graham Greene’s first name? | Graham Greene Biography - life, childhood, children, parents, name, story, death, history, school, book, information, born Graham Greene Biography Vevey, Switzerland English author, novelist, and dramatist The works of the English writer Graham Greene explore issues of right and wrong in modern society, and often feature exotic settings in different parts of the world. Childhood Graham Greene was born on October 2, 1904, in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, in England. He was one of six children born to Charles Henry Greene, headmaster of Berkhamsted School, and Marion R. Greene, whose first cousin was the famed writer Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894). He did not enjoy his childhood, and often skipped classes in order to avoid the constant bullying by his fellow classmates. At one point Greene even ran away from home. When Greene began suffering from mental and emotional problems, his parents sent Graham Greene. AP/Wide World Photos . him to London for psychotherapy (the treatment of a mentally or emotionally disturbed person through verbal communication) by a student of the famous Sigmund Freud (1856–1939). While he was living there, Greene developed his love for literature and began to write poetry. Writers Ezra Pound (1885–1972) and Gertrude Stein (1874–1946) became lifelong mentors (teachers) to him before he returned to high school. After graduating in 1922, Greene went on to Oxford University's Balliol College. There, Greene amused himself with travel as well as spending six weeks as a member of the Communist Party, a political party that supports communism, a system of government in which the goods and services of a country are owned and distributed by the government. Though he quickly abandoned his Communist beliefs, Greene later wrote sympathetic profiles of Communist leaders Fidel Castro (1926–) and Ho Chi Minh (1890–1969). Despite all these efforts to distract himself from his studies, he graduated from Oxford in 1925 with a second-class pass in history, and a poorly received volume of poetry with the title Babbling April. Writing career In 1926 he began his professional writing career as an unpaid apprentice (working in order to learn a trade) for the Nottingham Journal, moving on later to the London Times. The experience was a positive one for him, and he held his position as an assistant editor until the publication of his first novel, The Man Within (1929). Here he began to develop the characteristic themes he later pursued so effectively: betrayal, pursuit, and death. His next works, Name of Action (1931) and Rumour at Nightfall (1931), were not well received by critics, but Greene regained their respect with the first book he classed as an entertainment piece. Called Stamboul Train in England, it was published in 1932 in the United States as Orient Express. The story revolves around a group of travellers on a train, the Orient Express, a mysterious setting that allowed the author to develop his strange characters with drama and suspense. Twelve years after Greene converted from Anglicanism to Roman Catholicism, he published Brighton Rock (1938), a novel with a highly dramatic and suspenseful plot full of sexual and violent imagery that explored the interplay between abnormal behavior and morality, the quality of good conduct. The Confidential Agent was published in 1939, as was the work The Lawless Roads, a journal of Greene's travels in Mexico in 1938. Here he had seen widespread persecution (poor treatment) of Catholic priests, which he documented in his journal along with a description of a drunken priest's execution (public killing). The incident made such an impression upon him that this victim became the hero of The Power and the Glory, the novel Greene considers to be his best. Later life During the years |
‘Pap’ is the town’s vagrant drunkard father of which fictional character created by Mark Twain? | Huckleberry Finn | Public Domain Super Heroes | Fandom powered by Wikia Public Domain Super Heroes Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made further modifications. Remove the custom ad blocker rule(s) and the page will load as expected. Huckleberry Finn The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) Original Publisher Samuel Clemens (as "Mark Twain") Contents [ show ] Origin Huckleberry "Huck" Finn is a fictional character created by Mark Twain, who first appeared in the book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (set around 1845) and is the protagonist and narrator of its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (set around 1835–1845, although taking place after The Adventures of Tom Sawyer). He is 12 or 13 years old during the former and a year older ("thirteen or fourteen or along there," Chapter 17) at the time of the latter. Huck also narrates Tom Sawyer Abroad and Tom Sawyer, Detective, two shorter sequels to the first two books. "Huck" is the son of the town's vagrant drunkard, "Pap" Finn . Sleeping on doorsteps when the weather is fair, in empty hogsheads during storms, and living off of what he receives from others, Huck lives the life of a destitute vagabond. The author metaphorically names him "the juvenile pariah of the village" and describes Huck as "idle, and lawless, and vulgar, and bad," qualities for which he was admired by all the children in the village, although their mothers "cordially hated and dreaded" him. Huck is an archetypal innocent, able to discover the "right" thing to do despite the prevailing theology and prejudiced mentality of the South of that era. The best example of this is his decision to help Jim escape slavery, even though he believes he will go to hell for it. His appearance is described in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. He wears the clothes of full-grown men which he probably received as charity, and as Twain describes him, "he was fluttering with rags." He has a torn broken hat and his trousers are supported with only one suspender. Tom's Aunt Polly calls Huck a "poor motherless thing." Huck confesses to Tom in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer that he remembers his mother and his parents' relentless fighting that only abated with her death. Huck has a carefree life free from societal norms or rules, stealing watermelons and chickens and "borrowing" boats and cigars. Due to his unconventional childhood, Huck has received almost no education. At the end of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Huck is adopted by the Widow Douglas , who sends him to school in return for his saving her life. In the course of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, we find that he has learned enough to be literate and even reads books for entertainment when there isn't anything else to do. His knowledge of history as related to Jim is wildly inaccurate, but it is uncertain if he is being wrong on purpose as a joke on Jim. In Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the sequel to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, the Widow attempts to "sivilize" the newly wealthy Huck. Huck's father takes him from her, but Huck manages to fake his own death and escape to Jackson's Island, where he coincidentally meets up with Jim, a slave who was owned by the Widow Douglas' sister, Miss Watson . Jim is running away because he overheard Miss Watson planning to "sell him South" for eight hundred dollars. Jim wants to escape to Ohio, where he can find work to eventually buy his family's freedom. Huck and Jim take a raft down the Mississippi River in hopes of finding freedom from slavery for Jim and freedom from Pap for Huck. Their adventures together, along with Huck's solo adventures, comprise the core of the book. In the end, however, Jim gains his freedom through Miss Watson's death, as she freed him in her will. Pap, it is revealed, has died in Huck's absence, and although he could safely return to St. Petersburg, Huck plans to flee west to Indian Territory. In Tom Sawyer Abroad and Tom Sawyer, Detective, howev |
Who wrote ‘The Hitch-hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’? | Who Wrote “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” Who Wrote “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” 29 Mar, 2013 who wrote 0 “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” is the first in a series of science-fiction novels. The story began life as a radio broadcast on BBC Radio in 1978 and it was later adapted into the better known novel. The story has been adapted for many other purposes as well including stage shows, television, film, computer games and comics. It has become one of the most popular science fiction stories of all time and has sold more than 14 million copies in 30 languages. Let’s find out who wrote this popular novel. Who wrote “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”? The six episode radio series was written by Douglas Adams with some contributions from John Lloyd. Adams pitched the idea to the BBC in February 1977 and began work on the script. The idea for his work came in 1971 when he was hitchhiking around Europe with a copy of “Hitch-hiker’s guide to Europe”. He found himself slightly intoxicated and lying under the stars with his book. It was at that time he thought that it would be a good idea for someone to write a hitchhiker’s guide to the galaxy. The pilot was completed by mid 1977 and more episodes were commissioned. The first broadcasts came the year later and were highly successful with critics and audiences around Britain. The book was adapted from the radio play and was first published in 1979 by Pan Books, after being turned down by BBC Publishing. It was a number one hit within two weeks and sold a quarter of a million copies within three months. Adams wrote four more books in the series and another was written by Eoin Colfer eight years after Adams death. Movie The big budget 2005 film by the same name was adapted from the popular novel. The screenplay is credited to Douglas Adams (posthumous credit) and Karey Kirkpatrik. Related Articles |
‘Brick Lane’ by Monica Ali is set in which London borough? | Local protests over Brick Lane film | Books | The Guardian Monica Ali Local protests over Brick Lane film Brick Lane ... Community activists are protesting against plans to turn Monica Ali's novel into a film. Photograph: David Sillitoe Close This article is 10 years old A community action group in Tower Hamlets has launched a campaign to stop production of a film based on Monica Ali's Booker-shortlisted novel, Brick Lane . In an echo of the controversy which surrounded the initial publication of the book, set partly in the east London borough, the novel is accused of reinforcing "pro-racist, anti-social stereotypes" and of containing "a most explicit, politically calculated violation of the human rights of the community". Community leaders attacked the book on its publication in 2003, claiming that it portrayed Bangladeshis living in the area as backward, uneducated and unsophisticated, and that this amounted to a "despicable insult". Now a petition is being circulated to put pressure on the council to halt Ruby Films' adaptation, already in production in a London studio, and calling on "all right-thinking people to join ... in preventing this attack on good social, ethical standard and idea [sic]." Coordinating the campaign from his sweetshop armed with three mobile phones and an address book, the chair of the Brick Lane Traders' Association, Abdus Salique, warned of the damage film could do to community relations. "Nobody can come with a camera make a film about that book here. She [Ali] has imagined ideas about us in her head. She is not one of us, she has not lived with us, she knows nothing about us, but she has insulted us." He brushed aside suggestions that a work of fiction couldn't be seen as an attack on a community. "It's not a fiction book," he explained. "This is all lies. She wanted to be famous at the cost of a community." "I've seen her, I've talked with her," he claimed. "She never told us she'd write a book. Now she can't even come to Brick Lane." He also claimed that community groups prevented Monica Ali from being awarded the Booker prize. "This book was contesting for the Booker prize," he said. "We stopped that." Mr Salique raised the spectre of a worsening in community relations if filming goes ahead on location. "We are living in a multicultural society," he said. "We are in a peaceful situation. This film will make a lot of problems for local people." He threatened mass protests if the company attempts to film on the streets of Tower Hamlets, saying that "the community feels strongly about this. We are not going to let it happen. "Young people are getting very involved with this campaign. They will blockade the area and guard our streets. Of course, they will not do anything unless we tell them to, but I warn you they are not as peaceful as me." A Ruby Films spokeswoman, Claudia Kalindjian, confirmed that the company was aware of the "controversy" which surrounded the book's publication, and that they had been contacted by the leaders of the campaign. "There are a small number of people in the community who are unhappy that the film is being made," she said. But she rejected the allegation that the book or the film was in any way racist or derogatory to the local community. "The filmmakers read the book and thought it had a very interesting story to tell," she explained. "They certainly would not have embarked on a project which they thought was in any was racist." She stressed that members of the local community were involved in the production of the film, and insisted that most local reaction had been positive. A spokesman for Tower Hamlets council said that they "take the concerns of local residents seriously when giving permission to use the borough [for filming], and would be happy to listen to any concerns about this particular film." |
Which British illustrator who illustrated the gift book of Peter Pan, was known for her cute drawings of children based on her daughter Peggy? | 1000+ images about Mabel Lucie Attwell on Pinterest | Book of prayers, Vintage postcards and Cheap socks Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Mabel Lucie Attwell 202 Pins204 Followers Mabel Lucie Attwell June 4th 1879-Nov 5th 1964 was born in London, she was a British illustrator best known for her cute drawings of children. As well as many books (including Peter pan,Alice in Wonderland &The Water Babies) her art can be found on postcards,advertisements,posters and figurines. She died at the grand old age of 85 in Fowey, Cornwall |
In the Paddington Bear books by Michael Bond, Mr. Gruber owns an antique shop in which London road? | Amazon.com: The Paddington Bear Season 1: Michael Hordern, Ivor Wood, FilmFair, Michael Bond from $1.99 1. Please Look After This Bear Mr. and Mrs. Brown find a bear on Paddington Station. They name him "Paddington". Mr. Brown takes him to a buffet for some refreshments and things rapidly get out of hand. TV-Y7 CC Language: English Runtime: 19 minutes Release date: January 5, 1976 Buy SD $1.99 from $1.99 2. Paddington and the "Old Master" Paddington meets Mr. Gruber, who keeps an antique shop in Portobello Road. Mr. Gruber tells him about old masters and that they are sometimes discovered under modern paintings. TV-Y7 CC Language: English Runtime: 19 minutes Release date: January 5, 1976 Buy SD $1.99 from $1.99 3. Do-it-Yourself Using a carpentry set which Paddington bought at the Auction, he attempts to make a magazine rack for Mr. Curry, and saws his kitchen table in two in the process. TV-Y7 CC Language: English Runtime: 19 minutes Release date: January 5, 1976 Buy SD $1.99 from $1.99 4. Too Much Off the Top Paddington leaves Mr. Gruber's shop and sees a notice in a barber's shop for a willing junior. Paddington tests the clippers on the broom. TV-Y7 CC Language: English Runtime: 19 minutes Release date: January 5, 1976 Buy SD $1.99 from $1.99 5. Paddington and the Christmas Shopping Paddington is outside Crumbold and Ferns store and goes into the shop to buy an expanding clothesline for Mrs. Bird. He tests the line in the shop with disastrous effects - tying everyone in knots and knocking over a display table. TV-Y7 CC Language: English Runtime: 20 minutes Release date: January 5, 1976 Buy SD $1.99 from $1.99 6. Paddington and the Cold Snap Mr. Curry asks Paddington to get a plumber as his bathroom pipes are frozen. Paddington decides to have a go himself and starts knocking pipes with the result that water is flowing everywhere but in the basin. TV-Y7 CC Language: English Runtime: 20 minutes Release date: January 5, 1976 Buy SD $1.99 from $1.99 7. Paddington Hits the Jackpot The Browns are watching a Quiz program on television when Paddington appears on the screen. The Quizmaster asks Paddington several questions, which he answers in a manner that confuses and exasperates the Quizmaster, but finally he wins the Jackpot, a hundred pounds. TV-Y7 CC Language: English Runtime: 19 minutes Release date: January 5, 1976 Buy SD $1.99 from $1.99 8. Fortune Telling Paddington, on his way for morning cocoa with Mr. Gruber, sees a poster advertising a Fair. Mr. Gruber tells him all about Fairs and suggests he visits the fortuneteller first. TV-Y7 CC Language: English Runtime: 19 minutes Release date: January 5, 1976 Buy SD $1.99 from $1.99 9. A Picnic on the River The Browns have a picnic on the river allowing Paddington to do the rowing until he falls in... TV-Y7 CC Language: English Runtime: 20 minutes Release date: January 5, 1976 Buy SD $1.99 from $1.99 10. A Visit to the Bank Paddington decides to withdraw all his savings from the bank, but having none to start with can be confusing. TV-Y7 CC Language: English Runtime: 19 minutes Release date: January 5, 1976 Buy SD $1.99 from $1.99 11. Keeping Fit Paddington decides to take up bodybuilding but he doesn't really achieve building any muscles just breaking Mr. Curry's fence. TV-Y7 CC Language: English Runtime: 20 minutes Release date: January 5, 1976 Buy SD $1.99 from $1.99 12. Paddington Weighs in On weighing himself Paddington decides he needs to lose some weight, but losing weight isn't that easy. TV-Y7 CC Language: English Runtime: 20 minutes Release date: January 5, 1976 Buy SD $1.99 from $1.99 13. Paddington in a Hole Mr. Curry assigns Paddington to make him a serving hatch, all is fine until the end... TV-Y7 CC Language: English Runtime: 19 minutes Release date: January 5, 1976 Buy SD $1.99 from $1.99 14. Paddington Dines Out Paddington is taken out to dinner by the Browns but marmalade sandwiches are not what one should order in restaurants. TV-Y7 CC Language: English Runtime: 19 minutes Release date: January 5, 1976 Buy SD $1.99 Not available 101. Paddington |
‘The Boarding House’, ‘Two Gallants’ and ‘Eveline’ are short stories from which James Joyce novel? | SparkNotes: Dubliners: “Two Gallants” “Two Gallants” “The Boarding House” Summary Lenehan and Corley, two men whose occupations are suspiciously vague, walk through the streets of central Dublin after a day of drinking in a bar. Corley dominates the conversation, chatting about his latest romantic interest, a maid who works at a wealthy home and with whom he has a date that evening. He brags about the cigarettes and cigars the maid pilfers for him from the house and how he has expertly managed to avoid giving her his name. Lenehan listens patiently, occasionally offering a question or a clichéd response. As the men talk, they reveal a plan they’ve hatched to convince the maid to procure money from her employer’s house. Lenehan repeatedly asks Corley if he thinks she is right for their business, which launches Corley into a short lecture on the utility of a good maid, or “slavey.” Unlike other women who insist on being compensated, Corley explains, slaveys pitch in. He pauses wistfully to recall one of his former lovers who now works as a prostitute, and Lenehan teases that Corley, who seems to excel in pimping, must have encouraged such a profession. The men resume discussing their plan, and Corley confirms that the maid will turn up as promised. They pass a harpist playing a mournful song about Irish legends, then approach the appointed corner where the maid is waiting. She is a young, ruddy-cheeked woman, dressed oddly with a sailor hat and tattered boa. Lenehan, impressed with Corley’s taste, leers at her. Corley appears disgruntled, suspecting Lenehan of trying to squeeze him out of the plan. But as he leaves Lenehan to greet his date, he promises to walk past so Lenehan can look at her again. The men agree to meet later that night at a corner by the maid’s house. Lenehan watches as Corley and the maid walk off, and he takes another intense look before positioning himself so he can watch the couple pass once more. Finally alone, Lenehan aimlessly wanders through Dublin to pass the time. Not wishing to speak with anyone, Lenehan continues to walk until he stops into a bar for a quick meal of peas and ginger beer. Over his food, he sadly contemplates his life: instead of just scraping by, he wishes instead for a steady job and stable home life. Lenehan leaves the bar and, after running into some friends in the street, makes his way to meet Corley. Lenehan nervously smokes a cigarette, worrying that Corley has cut him out of the plan, before he spots Corley and the maid. He stealthily walks behind the couple until they stop at a posh residence, where the maid runs inside through the servant’s entrance. In a moment, she emerges from the front door, meets Corley, and then runs back inside. Corley leaves. Lenehan runs after him, but Corley ignores his calls. Eventually, Corley stops and shows Lenehan a gold coin, a sign that the plan was successful. Analysis The title of this story, “Two Gallants,” is ironic because Corley and Lenehan are anything but fine, chivalrous men. Instead, they make an unpleasant practice of duping maids into stealing from their employers. Of the two men, Lenehan is the more self-reflective, and he provides a quiet, contemplative balance for the burly actions of Corley, who has crafted and executed their current plan. Lenehan is a Dublin man quite literally on the edge. He has one foot on the path and one on the road as he walks with Corley, he must bide time while Corley woos the girl, he lives on the verge of bankruptcy, and many consider him to be “a leech.” At the age of thirty-one, Lenehan yearns for a comfortable life, but he is no less guilty of deceit than Corley is. Both men lead dissolute lives and have few prospects, and nothing but easy money gives them hope. The meanderings of the story ultimately lead to the gold coin, suggesting that for both of these men, the coin is their ultimate reward and desire. Even though Lenehan and Corley use betrayal to make money, both men are anxious about treachery. Corley orchestrates his encounter with the maid defensively, allowing Lenehan only dist |
Thomas Keneally, author of ‘Schindler’s Ark’ was born in which country? | Thomas Keneally (Author of Schindler's List) edit data Thomas Michael Keneally, AO (born 7 October 1935) is an Australian novelist, playwright and author of non-fiction. He is best known for writing Schindler's Ark, the Booker Prize-winning novel of 1982, which was inspired by the efforts of Poldek Pfefferberg, a Holocaust survivor. The book would later be adapted to Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List (1993), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Often published under the name Tom Keneally in Australia. Life and Career: Born in Sydney, Keneally was educated at St Patrick's College, Strathfield, where a writing prize was named after him. He entered St Patrick's Seminary, Manly to train as a Catholic priest but left before his ordination. He worked as a Sydney schoolteacher before his succe Thomas Michael Keneally, AO (born 7 October 1935) is an Australian novelist, playwright and author of non-fiction. He is best known for writing Schindler's Ark, the Booker Prize-winning novel of 1982, which was inspired by the efforts of Poldek Pfefferberg, a Holocaust survivor. The book would later be adapted to Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List (1993), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Often published under the name Tom Keneally in Australia. Life and Career: Born in Sydney, Keneally was educated at St Patrick's College, Strathfield, where a writing prize was named after him. He entered St Patrick's Seminary, Manly to train as a Catholic priest but left before his ordination. He worked as a Sydney schoolteacher before his success as a novelist, and he was a lecturer at the University of New England (1968–70). He has also written screenplays, memoirs and non-fiction books. Keneally was known as "Mick" until 1964 but began using the name Thomas when he started publishing, after advice from his publisher to use what was really his first name. He is most famous for his Schindler's Ark (1982) (later republished as Schindler's List), which won the Booker Prize and is the basis of the film Schindler's List (1993). Many of his novels are reworkings of historical material, although modern in their psychology and style. Keneally has also acted in a handful of films. He had a small role in The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (based on his novel) and played Father Marshall in the Fred Schepisi movie, The Devil's Playground (1976) (not to be confused with a similarly-titled documentary by Lucy Walker about the Amish rite of passage called rumspringa). In 1983, he was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO). He is an Australian Living Treasure. He is a strong advocate of the Australian republic, meaning the severing of all ties with the British monarchy, and published a book on the subject in Our Republic (1993). Several of his Republican essays appear on the web site of the Australian Republican Movement. Keneally is a keen supporter of rugby league football, in particular the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles club of the NRL. He made an appearance in the rugby league drama film The Final Winter (2007). In March 2009, the Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, gave an autographed copy of Keneally's Lincoln biography to President Barack Obama as a state gift. Most recently Thomas Keneally featured as a writer in the critically acclaimed Australian drama, Our Sunburnt Country. Thomas Keneally's nephew Ben is married to the former NSW Premier, Kristina Keneally. ...more |
What were the first names of dramatist, poet and literary critic T.S.Eliot? | Eliot as Dramatist Essay - 1944 Words T.S. Eliot as a dramatist Introduction American-English poet, playwright, and critic, a leader of the modernist movement in literature. Eliot was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1948. His most famous work is THE WASTE LAND, written when he was 34. On one level this highly complex poem descibes cultural and spiritual crisis. "The point of view which I am struggling to attack is perhaps related to the metaphysical theory of the substantial unity of the soul: for my meaning is, that the poet has, not a 'personality' to express, but a particular medium, which is only a medium and not a personality, in which impressions and experiences combine in peculiar and unexpected ways." (from 'Tradition and the Individual Talent,' 1920) As a Dramatist Thomas Stearns Eliot was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the seventh and youngest child of a distinguished family of New England origin. Eliot's forebears included the Reverend William Greenleaf Eliot, founder of Washington University in St. Louis. Isaac Stearns on his mother's side was one of the original settlers of Massachusetts Bay Colony. Henry, Eliot's father, was a prosperous industrialist and his mother Charlotte was a poet. She wrote among others a biography of William Greenleaf Eliot. Eliot attended Smith Academy in St. Louis and Milton Academy in Massachusetts. In 1906 he went to Harvard, where he contributed poetry to Harvard Advocate. After receiving his B.A. in 1909, Eliot spent a year in France, attending Henri Bergson's lectures at the Sorbonne and studying poetry with the novelist and poet Henri Alain-Fournier. He then returned to Harvard, where he worked on a dissertation on the English idealist philosopher F.H. Bradley. Eliot also studied Sanskrit and Buddhism. In 1915 Eliot made England his permanent home. With Ezra Pound, his countryman and an advocate on literary modernism, he started to reform poetic diction. Pound was largely responsible for getting Eliot's early poems into print, such as THE LOVE SONG OF J. ALFRED PRUFROCK in the Chicago magazine Poetry in 1915. The title character is tormented by the uncertainty of his identity and the difficulty of articulating his feelings. Prufrock is a perfect gentleman and tragic in his conventionality. He has heard "the mermaids singing" but is paralyzed by self-consciousness - "I do not think that they will sing to me." Denis Donoghue has pointed out in Words Alone (2000) that in his early poems Eliot didn't start with a theme but with a fragment of rhythm, or motif. Prufrock has not the qualities of a person, he is a fragmented voice with a name. "Eliot's language here and in the early poems generally refers to things and simultaneously works free from the reference. He seems always to be saying: "That is not what I meant at all. / That is not it, at all." When he gives a voice a name—Prufrock, Gerontion—he makes no commitment beyond the naming." (from Words Alone) Pound also introduced Eliot to Harriet Weaver, who published Eliot's first volume of verse, PRUFROCK AND OTHER OBSERVATIONS (1917). Eliot taught for a year at Highgate Junior School in London, and then worked as a clerk at Lloyds Bank, where he wrote acticles for the monthly in-house magazine Lloyds Bank Economic Review on foreign currency movements. A physical condition prevented his entering in 1918 the US Navy. Eliot's second book, ARA VOS PREC (published in the U.S. as POEMS), which appeared in 1919, was hand-printed by Virginia and Leonard Woolf at the Hogath Press. In an early essay, 'Tradition and the Individual Talent' (1919), Eliot propounded the doctrine, that poetry should be impersonal and free itself from Romantic practices. "The progress of an artist is a continual self-sacrifice, a continual extinction of personality." Eliot saw that in this depersonalization the art approaches science. With his collection of essays, THE SACRED WOOD (1920), and later published THE USE OF POETRY AND... Eliot Essay ...represented in literature through symbolic and not realistic form". In "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufr |
Catherine Barkley, Helen Ferguson and Rinaldi are all characters in which World War I novel by Ernest Hemingway? | Catherine Barkley in A Farewell to Arms NEXT Character Analysis In the 1970s and 80s, critics Judith Fetterly and Millicent Bell argued that the character of Catherine in A Farewell to Arms helps prove that Ernest Hemingway was sexist and a misogynist: in short, that he hated women and that the character of Catherine proves it. Later female critics, most notably, Sandra Whipple Spanier, argue the opposite – that Catherine helps prove that Hemingway loved women and understood them deeply, and that Catherine is even the real hero of the story. Fetterly's claim is that Catherine’s death at the end of the novel proves that Hemingway thought that "the only good woman is a dead woman." We find this a bit of a stretch. Women die all the time in books, and that doesn’t make their authors women-haters. And way more men die in the novel than women. Does that make Hemingway a man-hater, too? Now Bell’s argument is a bit more interesting. She claims that Catherine is "a sort of inflatable woman only available to the onanistic dreamer." An onanist is, in plain language, a masturbator. Bell is arguing that there is no "real" Catherine. That the most real she gets is when Frederic is dreaming about her or imagining her. According to views like these, Catherine is just a blow up doll with nothing inside her but Frederic’s fantasy. Maybe there is something to that, but we take a kinder view toward Catherine, as do other critics. To think that Catherine is just Frederic’s fantasy dehumanizes her, makes all the good she did mean nothing, and makes the tragedy of the novel a mere joke. But, these criticisms don’t just come out of thin air. And before we know what we really think, we must examine Catherine more closely. So here goes… Two Sides of Catherine In Catherine’s defense, she is much more than the novel’s love interest. She’s a brave woman, as Frederic says to her so many times. She’s traveled to a foreign country to help take care of wounded men. She tells Frederic that her initial move to Italy was out of solidarity for her dead fiancé, but that doesn’t change the fact that she works tirelessly throughout most of the novel, and most of her pregnancy, tending to the men wounded in the war. She is fiercely independent and can take care of herself in foreign countries, with or without Frederic. So why do some critics think this beautiful and brave nurse is merely a male fantasy? Why do they think she’s not her own person and that she gives up her own identity to get Frederic to love her? Um, maybe because she kind of tells Frederic stuff like that all the time. Here are a few examples: On religion: "You’re my religion. You’re all I’ve got" (19.37). On her pregnancy: "I’ll try and not make trouble for you. I know I’ve made trouble now. But haven’t I always been a good girl until now?" (21.68). On her self: "There isn’t any me. I’m you. Don’t make up a separate me." (18.21-21) Whew. Catherine really is what those critics say! She totally worships Frederic like a god and will do anything to get him. She thinks her pregnancy is "trouble" because it isn’t part of Frederic’s fantasy of her. And she admits she’s not "real," but rather just a part of Frederic. But, wait a minute. At one point early in the text, Helen Ferguson tells Rinaldi, "You mustn’t take everything so literally." We think Helen’s advice can help us view Catherine in a more humanizing light. First of all, Catherine is extremely romantic, she loves being in love, and she does want to please Frederic. She’s also desperately lonely when she meets him. She really does want to be "one" with him. She wants a special love, and she wants it more intensely because she sees gloom and doom all around her. As we mentioned, critic Sandra Whipple Spanier argues that Catherine is the hero of the novel, that her willingness to love Frederic entirely is heroic because it saves her from going crazy with grief. When everything is exploding all around you, everything takes on more urgency. It’s normal that she feels so intensely for Frederic, and that she thinks of unusual and even poetic wa |
Which US author won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1962? | The Nobel Prize in Literature 1962 The Nobel Prize in Literature 1962 John Steinbeck The Nobel Prize in Literature 1962 John Steinbeck Prize share: 1/1 The Nobel Prize in Literature 1962 was awarded to John Steinbeck "for his realistic and imaginative writings, combining as they do sympathetic humour and keen social perception". Photos: Copyright © The Nobel Foundation Share this: To cite this page MLA style: "The Nobel Prize in Literature 1962". Nobelprize.org. Nobel Media AB 2014. Web. 5 Jan 2017. <http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/literature/laureates/1962/> |
Eveline Hanska was married to which French novelist? | Eveline Hanska | Polish countess | Britannica.com Polish countess THIS IS A DIRECTORY PAGE. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. Learn about this topic in these articles: in Honoré de Balzac: Early career ...of work—14 to 16 hours spent writing at his table in his white, quasi-monastic dressing gown, with his goose-quill pen and his endless cups of black coffee. In 1832 Balzac became friendly with Éveline Hanska, a Polish countess who was married to an elderly Ukrainian landowner. She, like many other women, had written to Balzac expressing admiration of his writings. They met twice in... |
Prince Lev Nikolaevich Myshkin was created by which author? | SparkNotes: The Idiot: Analysis of Major Characters Analysis of Major Characters Themes, Motifs and Symbols Prince Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin The hero, protagonist, and title character of The Idiot, Myshkin is a descendant of an old noble line and a distant relative of Madame Yepanchin. He is a fair-haired, blue-eyed epileptic in his late twenties who comes to Russia after four years in a sanitarium in Switzerland. From the onset, Myshkin appears to be an outsider in Russian society: he dresses like a foreigner and acts as if unaware of the societal norms of the Russian aristocracy. Indeed, he is different from the other Russian aristocrats in several regards. First, Myshkin does not follow societal conventions and is not afraid of its sanctions, which mainly come in the form of ridicule. In Part I, he goes to Nastassya Filippovna's even though he has not been invited. He thinks to himself that the worst that could happen would be that the guests would laugh at him and then escort him out. Some of the other characters in the novel, such as Ganya, such shame would be absolutely terrible; for Myshkin, however, it is no big deal. He is not afraid of being laughed at; in fact, when others laugh at him, he joins in with them. When Myshkin first visits the Yepanchins, the girls indirectly call him an ass and then laugh, but he laughs with them. Furthermore, Myshkin is very open and frank. He tells new acquaintances his personal history—including the bit about living in a sanitarium for several years—right away. He does not believe in societal small talk, instead preferring to immediately jump into a discussion of the issues that are his prime concern. For instance, when Myshkin visits the Yepanchins for the first time, he immediately talks of public executions and the story of Marie. At the "engagement" dinner party at the Yepanchins, he fervently discusses grand subjects such as religion and the future of aristocracy. However, Myshkin's is highly naïve, and he is therefore fooled by members of the high society. He takes their affected friendship for genuine and sincere feeling. Perhaps his innocence is the reason for his special affinity for children. The adult world, however, is too superficial and conventional for him. Myshkin does not take offense at anyone, no matter how horrific the character's action toward him. After Ganya's slap, Myshkin does not hit back or challenge Ganya to a duel—a common recourse for action at the time. Instead, Myshkin tells Ganya that he should be ashamed of himself and leaves the room. In response to Burdovsky's lie that he is Pavlishchev's son, not only is Myshkin not angry, but he is also still willing to help Burdovsky financially. Even after Keller writes a slanderous and insulting article about Myshkin, the prince still makes Keller the best man at his wedding. Lebedev constantly lies to Myshkin and even tries to commit him to an insane asylum; when Lebedev admits this, Myshkin merely laughs in response. Aglaya constantly mocks and insults the prince, but this only saddens him. When Aglaya expresses any wish for reconciliation, Myshkin is ecstatic with joy. In short, Prince Myshkin does not bear grudges against anyone, even Rogozhin, who almost kills him. In light of Myshkin's seemingly impossible naïveté, virtually all the characters in the novel call him an "idiot." Prince Myshkin is perhaps the ultimate Christian ideal of humble selflessness and giving. He attempts to help everyone he meets and always holds the needs of others above his own. In the end, he is ready to marry Nastassya Filippovna because he feels it is necessary to save her, even though he is in love with Aglaya instead. Myshkin's compassion toward others knows no boundaries. He is too good for a world corrupted by money, lust, and individual vanity. As a result, he unwittingly adds to the destruction and is destroyed himself. Anastassya Filippovna Barashkov Nastassya's dishonor at Totsky's hands leads to wallow in self-blame and sets in motion her tendency for self-destruction. She is willing to sacrifice her own life to |
Which American author, born in 1892, whose novels include ‘The Good Earth’, is also known by her Chinese name Sai Zhenzhu? | Pearl Buck Biography - Childhood, Life Achievements & Timeline Writers Pearl Buck Biography Pearl Buck was a Nobel Prize winning American writer best known for her novel âThe Good Earth.â This biography of Pearl Buck provides detailed information about her childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline. Quick Facts John Lossing Buck, Richard Walsh children 1938 - Nobel Prize in Literature 1932 - Pulitzer Prize for Image Credit http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/23/a-pearl-buck-novel-new-af_n_3324656.html?ir=India&adsSiteOverride=in Pearl S. Buck, born as Pearl Comfort Sydenstricker, was an American writer most famous as the author of the best selling novel, âThe Good Earthâ which won her a Pulitzer Prize. Though American by birth, she had spent almost half of her life in China and was raised in a bilingual environment. She is also known by her Chinese name, Sai Zhenzhu. A prolific writer, she published her first novel only when she was 39, but soon went on to write more than 70 other books, exploring a variety of genres. Buck chose China as the setting for the majority of her works. Her first novel, âEast Wind, West Windâ dealt with the themes of cultural understanding and acceptance while her second novel âThe Good Earthâ, revolved around the life of a family in a Chinese village before World War II. . She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1938 "for her rich and truly epic descriptions of peasant life in China and for her biographical masterpieces." Her body of work consisted of novels, biographies, poetry, fiction, non-fiction, drama, and childrenâs literature. She was also a humanitarian at heart and was committed to a wide range of issues like womenâs rights, adoption, cultural values, immigration, and missionary work. As an adoptive mother, she established âWelcome Houseâ, an international, interracial adoption agency which has placed several thousands of children in loving homes till date. Childhood & Early Life Pearl Sydenstricker was born in West Virginia to Caroline Stulting and Absalom Sydenstricker. Both her parents were Presbyterian missionaries who went to China after their marriage. She was one of the seven children born to her parents, of whom only three survived to adulthood. She was raised in a bilingual environment and was taught both English and Classical Chinese. She was a voracious reader from a young age. She went to the U.S to attend Randolph-Macon Woman's College, graduating Phi Beta Kappa in 1914. She also served for sometime as a Presbyterian missionary but resigned after some controversy. Career She returned to China and taught English literature at the University of Nanking and the National Central University from 1920 to 1933. She started writing stories and essays for magazines like âNationâ, âThe Chinese Recorderâ, and âAtlantic Monthlyâ in the 1920âs. She had also begun work on her first novel âEast Wind, West Windâ, which was published in 1930. In 1924, she went to the U.S for a short time and earned her Masters degree from Cornell University. In 1925, she returned to China. In 1927, the political situation in China worsened and several Westerners were murdered. She fled to Japan and stayed there for a year before returning to China. She now dedicated all her free time to her writing career and completed the manuscript for âThe Good Earthâ within a year. The novel was published in the U.S in 1931 and went on to become a bestseller. The sequel to the novel, âSonsâ was published in 1933. In 1933, she permanently left China and moved to the U.S. She went to Yale University and earned an additional masterâs degree. In 1935, she wrote âA House Dividedâ, the sequel to âSonsâ. The three novels, âThe Good Earthâ, âSonsâ and âA House Dividedâ form âThe House of Earthâ trilogy. Her career began to soar following the success of her novels and she wrote prolifically over the next few years bringing out one or sometimes even two novels per year. She published âThis Proud Heartâ in 1938, followed by âThe Pa |
Doramania is an obsession with what? | Manias dictionary definition | Manias defined See also fads ; insanity ; -phile, -philia, -phily ; phobias . N.B.: Noun forms end in -mania and adjective forms end in -maniac or -maniacal. acromania a violent form of mania; incurable insanity. agoramania a mania for open spaces. agyiomania a mania for streets. ailuromania an abnormal love of cats. alcoholomania an obsession with alcohol. amaxomania a mania for being in vehicles. amenomania a mania for pleasing delusions. Americamania an obsession with America and things American. andromania an obsession with men; nymphomania. aphrodisiomania a mania for sexual pleasure. apimania an abnormal love of bees. automania an excessive liking for solitude. autophonomania an obsession with suicide. ballistomania an extreme interest in bullets. bibliomania an excessive fondness for acquiring and possessing books. cheromania an extreme love for gaiety. Chinamania an obsession with China and things Chinese. chionomania a mania for snow. choreomania a mania for dancing. chrematomania a mania for money. clinomania an obsession with bed rest. coprolalomania a mania for foul speech. cremnomania an abnormal interest in cliffs. cresomania a mania for great wealth. cynomania an abnormal love of dogs. Dantomania an obsession with Dante and his works. demomania ochlomania. doramania a mania for fur. drapetomania a mania for running away. dromomania a mania for travel. ecdemiomania a mania for wandering. edeomania an obsession with genitals. empleomania an obsession with public employment. enomania a mania for wine. Also called oinomania. entheomania a mania for religion. entomomania an abnormal love of insects. eremiomania a mania for stillness. ergasiomania a mania for activity. ergomania a mania for work. eroticomania an abnormal interest in erotica. erotographomania an abnormal interest in erotic literature. erotomania an excessive propensity for sexual desire. erythromania a mania for blushing. etheromania a mania for ether. florimania a mania for plants and flowers. Francomania an obsession with France and things French. gamomania 1. Obsolete, a form of mania characterized by strange and extravagant proposals of marriage. 2. an excessive longing for the married state. gephyromania a mania for crossing bridges. Germanomania an obsession with Germany and things German. Also called Teutonomania. graphomania an obsession with writing. Grecomania an obsession with Ancient Greece and Greeks. gymnomania a mania for nakedness. gynecomania abnormal sexual desire for women. hamartomania an obsession with sin. hedonomania a mania for pleasure. heliomania an abnormal love of the sun. hieromania a mania for priests. hippomania a mania for horses. hodomania an abnormal love of travel. homicidomania a mania for murder. hydrodipsomania an abnormal love of drinking water. hydromania an excessive love of water. hylomania a mania for wood. hypermania an acute mania. hypnomania a mania for sleep. hypomania a mild mania; submania. hysteromania nymphomania. ichthyomania an abnormal love of fish. iconomania a mania for icons. idolomania a mania for idols. Italomania an obsession with Italy and things Italian. kainomania a mania for novelty. kathisomania a mania for sitting. kinesomania a mania for movement. lalomania an abnormal love of speech or talking. lethomania a mania for narcotics. logomania a mania for words or talking. lycomania lycanthropy, a form of insanity in which a person imagines himself to be a wolf. lypemania an abnormal tendency toward deep melancholy. macromania a mania for becoming larger. mania 1. a type of manie-depressive psychosis, exemplified by rapidly chang-ing ideas, extremes of emotion, and physical overactivity. 2. any violent or abnormal behavior. —maniac, n. —maniacal, adj. mentulomania an obsession with the penis. mesmeromania an obsession with hypnosis. micromania a mania for becoming smaller. monomania 1. a partial insanity in which psychotic thinking is confined to one subject or group of subjects. 2. an excessive interest in or enthusiasm for a single thing, idea, or the l |
Who won the 2008 Men’s Singles Final at Wimbledon? | BBC SPORT | Tennis | Nadal wins epic Wimbledon final Advertisement Nadal won his fifth Grand Slam title and first away from Roland Garros Rafael Nadal held off an incredible fightback from Roger Federer to win his first Wimbledon title and end the Swiss star's reign at the All England Club. The Spaniard missed two championship points in the fourth set but recovered to win a dramatic rain-interrupted match 6-4 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 6-7 (8-10) 9-7. The final shot was struck in near darkness on Centre Court at 2115 BST. Nadal, 22, is the first man since Bjorn Borg in 1980 to win the French Open and Wimbledon titles back-to-back. Asked about the moment of victory, Nadal told BBC Sport: "It's impossible to explain what I felt in that moment but I'm very, very happy. "It is a dream to play on this court, my favourite tournament, but to win I never imagined." Federer, who made just one of 13 break points, said: "I tried everything, got a little late, but look, Rafa is a deserving champion, he just played fantastic. Interview: Rafael Nadal "The rain didn't make it easier but you have to expect the worst and he's the worst opponent on the best court. It's a pity I couldn't win it but I'll be back next year." Federer, 26, had been trying to become only the second man to win six consecutive Wimbledon titles, and so surpass Borg to match Willie Renshaw, who played in the 1880s. The defeat brought to an end his unbeaten run of 65 matches on grass, and arguably his reign as the undisputed king of tennis. On sealing victory, a tearful Nadal climbed through the stands to celebrate with his family and supporters before heading to the royal box to speak to members of the Spanish royal family. Federer, meanwhile, suffered the unpleasant experience of watching, dejected, from his chair as he came to terms with finishing runner-up for the first time. It may be little consolation but he played his part in one of the great finals. The pre-match billing had it down as tennis's version of a world heavyweight title fight and it lived up to the hype, Nadal finally winning the longest Wimbledon men's singles final after four hours, 48 minutes. 606: DEBATE Was that the best Wimbledon final of all time? He now adds the Wimbledon crown to the four French Open titles he has won, while Federer will look to defend his one remaining Grand Slam title at the US Open next month. Nadal went into the match as the favourite in some people's eyes, having thrashed Federer in last month's Roland Garros final and with an 11-6 head-to-head record against the Swiss. After a 35-minute delay to the start because of rain, the Majorcan made the better start with a break in game three, saving three break points on his way to the first set. The momentum shifted at the start of the second as Federer raced to a 4-1 lead, whipping a vicious cross-court forehand for a winner to finally convert a break point in game two, but Nadal came roaring back with five straight games for a two-set lead. With dark clouds gathering overhead, Federer looked ready to be put out of his misery at 3-3, 0-40, in the third but the champion roused himself superbly, reeling off five straight points and holding serve to lead 5-4 when rain stopped play after two hours and 14 minutes. Federer had a break point to serve for the title in the fifth set Play resumed following a break of 80 minutes and when it came down to a tie-break, rejuvenated Federer dominated with some huge forehands and unstoppable serving, sealing it with an ace. The fourth set saw the two players inspired and by the closing stages the enthralled Centre Court crowd were chanting the names of both men. Another tie-break was required to separate the pair - and it was an all-time classic. Federer recovered from 5-2 down only to miss a set point with a wayward forehand. Nadal then lost his first championship point at 7-6 when Federer hit a winning serve, and the Swiss saved a second match point with an outrageous backhand winner. The match was destined for a fifth set, and Federer obliged with a service winner to the delight of an enraptured 15 |
What is the name of the blind beggar in the novel ‘Treasure Island’ by Robert Louis Stevenson? | Treasure Island Characters | GradeSaver Buy Study Guide Jim Hawkins The young (probably 13 or 14) Jim Hawkins is the narrator of the adventure that is told in Treasure Island. It is his feelings, perceptions, and emotional responses that the reader responds to and views the story through. Jim Hawkins is the typical young boy, who through no fault of his own, becomes involved in the ultimate adventure, especially for a boy of his age. Through this process, Jim transforms from someone who is merely an onlooker, to an active participant who determines his own fate by courageous, and often very risky, actions. Although it is not due to his bravery or any special skills, it is he and not the older, more experienced men on the journey who uncover the pirates plan for mutiny, find Ben Gunn and enlist him in their cause, and steal the Hispanolia and return it to the captain. Jim thinks on his feet and by the end of the book has matured into a capable, competent boy. It is in his triumph over Israel Hands on the Hispanolia that his physically maturation is complete, and likewise, his decision not to run away from Long John Silver when urged by Dr. Livesey that his moral maturation is complete. Jim returns home to write the story and is haunted by Long John Silver and his parrot in his dreams long after his return from Treasure Island. Mrs. Hawkins Jim's mother. The only female in the book makes her only brief appearance at the beginning of Treasure Island. Her character is most revealed in the actions that she takes in order to assure that she gets what is her due from Billy Bones treasure. By being able to go back and return to the inn in the face of grave danger, she sets an example that Jim follows later in the book. Billy Bones Billy Bones is the first pirate that Jim meets in the book - his appearance (ragged, scarred, ponytail, and a cut on his check) signals the end of tranquil at the inn. Despite his drinking (especially rum) and singing a song that is clearly a pirate tune, his seeking out the Admiral Benbow inn is a sign that he does not want to be captured. Although Billy Bones demonstrates this dubious behavior, Jim is not afraid of him and even enjoys the excitement that the seaman brings to the otherwise isolated island. In return, Billy Bones is kind to the young boy. Billy Bones is a precursor to one side of Long John Silver's personality, the kind, gentle, parental side that is present when he aligns with the "good" men. Although he is blustery, beneath it all he is good-hearted. Jim is genuinely sad when he passes away at the end of the first part of the book, from a stroke. Dr. Livesey From the moment that Dr. Livesey appears in Treasure Island, he is depicted as an arbitrator who is fair, intelligent, fearless, and well-organized. As he becomes involved in the treasure hunt, he also shows consideration and kindness to Jim, thus, becoming one of many surrogate parental figures to Jim in the course of the novel. Dr. Livesey is also a narrator of the novel (although only for a few chapters). These chapters are not nearly as colorful or as emotionally charged as the chapters that are narrated by the younger Jim. His descriptions further his characterizations as a scientist, who is most concerned with curing the sick (he repeatedly mentions the malaria present in the swamps). Dr. Livesy is also extremely concerned with fairness to all, as his concern about the pirates that they had to leave behind demonstrates. Black Dog A companion of Billy Bones, his arrival at the Admiral Benbow inn marks the beginning of violence at the inn and the notification to Bones that other pirates know of his whereabouts. Although he and Billy Bones are friendly, their meeting ends in a fight where Billy Bones is injured. Pew Pew is another character who arrives at the Admiral Benbow in order to try and ambush Billy Bones and find the treasure map. Pew is described vividly, at first as a blind old man who "rat-tap-tap" with his stick but, deceptively, also an evil, mean adversary who is willing to use physically prowess in order to cowe |
Which modern-day country was previously known as Mesopotamia? | What are the Modern day Mesopotamia Countries New Articles What are the Modern Mesopotamia Countries Modern Mesopotamia is the country now known as Iraq. The region, which once heralded the birth of a very rich civilization, contributed much to the world. It is now a place ravaged by warfare for the last decade. The place formed the cradle of the Assyrian, Babylonian and Sumerian civilizations. In Greek, Mesopotamia means the 'land between the rivers'. Modern Mesopotamia comprises not only modern day Iraq, but also the area around the famous Euphrates and Tigris rivers. Even parts of the north and east of Syria as well as some parts of south east Turkey, is also considered part of what was Mesopotamia in ancient times. In ancient times, groups of hunters and gatherers settled between the two great rivers to form the greatest human civilization. If you turn on your TV, you will find the greatest civilization known to humans is under duress and struggling to stay afloat under repeated foreign and domestic threats. Death and suffering is the order of the day in Iraq which was very much a part of the ancient Mesopotamian civilization. The geographical advantages of Mesopotamia allowed the hunters to give up their nomadic lifestyle and concentrate on creating a stable statehood, law and culture. Triggered future civilizations: The civilization created by the people triggered future civilizations in the west and the east. There were many exchanges during the period which led to a further enrichment of the culture. Civilizations have always prospered on the banks of the famous rivers and ancient Mesopotamia was no exception. The rivers always were a mixed blessing. The strip of land in ancient Mesopotamia known as the Fertile Crescent includes parts of Syria, Lebanon and Israel as well. Rivers not only flooded the region resulting in destruction of crops, but also provided a route for invaders to come in as well. The flooding also deposited silt that always kept the land fertile for a prolonged period. The channel also acted as a convenient route for trade with other countries and communities that prospered in the region and the people soon evolved into famous philosophers, lawmakers and leaders. |
Ovine relates to which animal? | Ovine / Sheep | Thermo Fisher Scientific Bluetounge Virus (BTV) Epidemiology Bluetongue, or catarrhal fever, is caused by a double-stranded RNA virus of the genus Orbivirus and family Reoviridae. It is a noncontagious disease transmitted by insects to wild and domesticated ruminants, especially sheep. Signs Seven or eight days after infection, sheep develop acute signs—high temperature, lethargy, and self-isolation from the herd. Shortly after the rise in temperature, the buccal mucosa becomes red and swollen, and large volumes of foamy saliva are produced. The tongue swells up and in some cases turns blue (hence the name of the disease). The crown of the unguis becomes red and painful. Affected animals can limp and ewes may abort. In most cases, growth is retarded and there is coat loss. Severely affected sheep may die eight to 10 days into the infection. In cattle and goats, the infection is usually asymptomatic. When there are signs in cattle, the most common are hyperthermia, abortion towards the end of gestation (in the eighth month), edema (of the udders, teats, vulva, and hocks), and erythema (mucosa, teats, and udders). The spread of BTV Bluetongue was first reported in 1876 in South Africa. While it used to be believed that is was confined to Africa, over the last 10 years the disease has spread to Asia, the southern United States, Australia, and southern Europe. A total of 24 different serotypes of the bluetongue virus are known, of which eight have been reported in Europe (serotypes 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, and 16). Regulatory requirements vary by country; products may not be available in your geographic area. VETBTAII5,VETBTAII2 Border Disease (BD) Top Epidemiology The BVD virus is a small, single-stranded RNA virus belonging to the genus Pestivirus. Two other animal viruses belong to this genus, namely the viruses that cause border disease (BD) in sheep and classical swine fever (CSF) in pigs.The virus that causes bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) was first identified in 1946. The disease is found throughout the world and its prevalence among animals exposed to the virus ranges from 30–80% in different countries and regions. BVD impacts fertility in the herd The infection compromises the herd's fertility and induces the return of heat following death of the embryo when the cow is infected between the first and second months of gestation. Abortion and birth defects are possible throughout gestation. BVD-PI animals serve as a reservoir of infection A common consequence of prenatal infection by members of this viral genus is the birth of infected offspring that are permanently immunotolerant (BVD-persistent infection (BVD-PI)), which disseminate the virus throughout the herd. BVD-PI animals (i.e., those infected between the second and the fourth months of gestation) carry the virus throughout their lifetime and constantly secrete large numbers of viral particles. This group therefore constitutes a major source of infection for the rest of the herd. In addition, BVD-PI animals sooner or later develop the fatal form of BVD called mucosal disease (MD). The number of BVD-PI animals in an infected herd is of the order of 1% (although the percentage can be as high as 27%) and detecting them is primordial in the control of Pestivirus disease. Regulatory requirements vary by country; products may not be available in your geographic area. BVDAL5,BVDI1,BVDI5,BVDIL5,BVDILA5,BVDSET,RBDG,RBVD,RILA,VETBVDAG1,VETBVDAG5,VETBVDAG1 Chlamydiosis Top In ruminants, chlamydiosis is a contagious disease caused by a bacterium that also infects birds and humans. It can cause abortion, premature delivery, pneumonia, conjunctivitis, and arthritis in ruminants. The infection can be transmitted to the newborn, young, or adult ruminant by the large numbers of bacteria excreted in fetal envelopes and fluids, feces, urine, and milk, although the main route of infection is via the inhalation of contaminated aerosols. Chlamydia taxonomy was revised by Everett in 1999. In the new classification, the species are divided between two main genera: The genus |
What is golfer Tiger Woods first name? | What Is Tiger Woods' Real First Name? By Brent Kelley Question: Tiger Woods First Name: What is Tiger's Real First Name? Answer: What is Tiger Woods' first name? Everyone knows him as "Tiger," but everyone also knows that isn't his given first name, his birth name. Tiger Woods ' real first name is "Eldrick." I can find no source that explains why his parents gave him the name "Eldrick." There doesn't necessarily have to be a reason (such as Woods being named after a relative), of course, beyond it being a name his parents liked and selected. According to those baby name suggestion Web sites, "Eldrick" is of German or English origin, and is a variation of "Eldridge" or "Aldric." The original meaning of the name was "righteous ruler" or "sage ruler." |
The 2010 charity single ‘Helping Haiti’ is a cover of which REM song? | BBC News - Haiti charity single tops UK chart Haiti charity single tops UK chart Advertisement Everybody Hurts music video Everybody Hurts, recorded to help Haiti's earthquake victims, has sold more than 453,000 copies in its first week to go straight to number one. The record has notched up the biggest first week sales of any charity track this century, the Official UK Charts Company (OCC) has confirmed. The REM cover features a host of stars including Leona Lewis, Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams and Take That. The recording of the Helping Haiti song was organised by Simon Cowell. 'Huge record' Proceeds will be split between the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) and The Sun newspaper's Helping Haiti campaign. The song moves ahead of The X Factor Finalist's version of Hero as the charity song selling the most copies in its first week of release since 2000. Westlife's Uptown Girl, released in aid of Comic Relief, falls back to third place. UK TOP FIVE SINGLES 1 Everybody Hurts - Helping Haiti 2 Fireflies - Owl City 3 If We Ever Meet Again - Timbaland ft Katy Perry 4 Empire State of Mind - Alicia Keys 5 Don't Stop Believin' - Glee cast Source: Official Charts Company What is Everybody Hurts about? The OCC's Martin Talbot said: "The public have clearly taken the plight of the Haitian people to heart - this record is huge." HMV spokesman Gennaro Castaldo added: "It's already the biggest seller of the year so far, and is now likely to go on to be the number one single of 2010." Elsewhere in the singles chart, the cast of Glee notched up another top 10 hit with their medley of Halo and Walking On Sunshine, in at nine. Their cover of Don't Stop Believin' is in fifth place, while another mashup from the hit TV show becomes a new entry at 14. In the album chart, Alicia Keys' The Element of Freedom remains at number one, with Andre Rieu's collection of Viennese waltz music still in second spot. Sade's comeback album Soldier of Love enters the rundown at four, with Heligoland by Massive Attack new at six. Albums from Michael Buble and the Black Eyed Peas enjoyed a resurgence, clambering back into the top 10. Bookmark with: |
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If something is ‘septennial’, it lasts or recurs every how many years? | Speech on the Septennial Act - Wikisource, the free online library Speech on the Septennial Act From Wikisource sister projects : data item . This speech was delivered by Sir Robert Walpole on the motion to repeal the Septennial Bill, delivered in the House of Commons, 1734, in reply to Sir William Wyndham. It is included in Select British Eloquence by Chauncey A. Goodrich, D.D., published New York, 1865. Footnotes, editorial insertions, and the explanation of the aftermath are by Chauncey A. Goodrich, 1865. 141550Speech on the Septennial Act, in reply to Sir William WyndhamRobert Walpole1734 Sir,—I do assure you, I did not intend to have troubled you on this occasion. But such incidents now generally happen toward the end of our debates, nothing at all relating to the subject; and gentlemen make such suppositions (meaning some person, or perhaps, as they say, no person now in being), and talk so much of wicked ministers, domineering ministers, ministers pluming themselves in defiances—which terms, and such like, have been of late so much made use of in this House—that if they really mean nobody either in the House or out of it, yet it must be supposed they at least mean to call upon some gentlemen in this House to make them a reply. I hope, therefore, I may be allowed to draw a picture in my turn; and I may likewise say, that I do not mean to give a description of any particular person now in being. When gentlemen talk of ministers abandoned to all sense of virtue or honor, other gentlemen may, I am sure, with equal justice, and, I think, more justly, speak of anti-ministers and mock-patriots, who never had either virtue or honor; but in the whole course of their opposition are actuated only by motives of envy, and of resentment against those who have disappointed them in their views, or may not perhaps have complied with all their desires. But now, sir, let me too suppose, and the House being cleared, I am sure no one that hears me can come within the description of the person I am to suppose. Let us suppose in this, or in some other unfortunate country, an anti-minister, who thinks himself a person of so great and extensive parts, and of so many eminent qualifications, that he looks upon himself as the only person in the kingdom capable to conduct the public affairs of the nation; and therefore christening every other gentleman who has the honor to be employed in the administration by the name of Blunderer. Suppose this fine gentleman lucky enough to have gained over to his party some persons really of fine parts, of ancient families, and of great fortunes, and others of desperate views, arising from disappointed and malicious hearts; all these gentlemen, with respect to their political behavior, moved by him, and by him solely; all they say, either in private or in public, being only a repetition of the words he has put into their mouths, and a spitting out of that venom which he has infused into them; and yet we may suppose this leader not really liked by any, even of those who so blindly follow him, and hated by all the rest of mankind. We will suppose this anti-minister to be in a country where he really ought not to be, and where he could not have been but by an effect of too much goodness and mercy; yet endeavoring, with all his might and with all his art, to destroy the fountain from whence that mercy flowed. In that country suppose him continually contracting friendships and familiarities with the embassadors of those princes who at the time happen to be most at enmity with his own; and if at any time it should happen to be for the interest of any of those foreign ministers to have a secret divulged to them, which might be highly prejudicial to his native country, as well as to all its friends; suppose this foreign minister applying to him, and he answering, "I will get it you; tell me but what you want, I will endeavor to procure it for you." Upon this he puts a speech or two in the mouths of some of his creatures, or some of his new converts. What he wants is moved for in Parliament, and when so very reasona |
‘The fault…….is not in our stars, but in ourselves…’ is a quote from which play by William Shakespeare? | The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars - eNotes Shakespeare Quotes The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars Cassius: "The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, But in ourselves, that we are underlings." Read on Owl Eyes This eText is now on Owl Eyes. Clicking this link will open a new window. Cassius, a nobleman, is speaking with his friend, Brutus, and trying to persuade him that, in the best interests of the public, Julius Caesar must be stopped from becoming monarch of Rome. Brutus is aware of Caesar's intentions, and is torn between his love of his friend Caesar and his duty to the republic. Cassius continues by reminding Brutus that Caesar is just a man, not a god, and that they are equal men to Caesar. They were all born equally free, and so why would they suddenly have to bow to another man? On another level this phrase has been interpreted to mean that fate is not what drives men to their decisions and actions, but rather the human condition. |
What is the official language of Austria? | Austria - Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette Austria Guide Award-Winning Culture Guides 80+ country-specific guides covering country characteristics, the people, language, culture, etiquette, business protocol, communication styles and much more . Austria Guide Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette Facts and Statistics Location: Central Europe, north of Italy and Slovenia bordering Czech Republic 362 km, Germany 784 km, Hungary 366 km, Italy 430 km, Liechtenstein 35 km, Slovakia 91 km, Slovenia 330 km, Switzerland 164 km Capital: Vienna Climate: temperate; continental, cloudy; cold winters with frequent rain and some snow in lowlands and snow in mountains; moderate summers with occasional showers Population: 8,223,062 (July 2014 est.) Ethnic Make-up: German 88.5%, indigenous minorities 1.5% (includes Croatians, Slovenes, Hungarians, Czechs, Slovaks, Roma), recent immigrant groups 10% (includes Turks, Bosnians, Serbians, Croatians) (2001) Religions: Roman Catholic 74%, Protestant 5%, Muslim 4%, other 17% Government: federal republic Language in Austria German is the official language spoken by 98% of the population as mother tongue. There are distinct differences between the many regional dialects, and also a wide variation in the 'standard' Hochdeutsch spoken from region to region. Slovene is an official language in the southern province of Carinthia. Other minority languages include Croatian (0.5%) and Hungarian (0.1%). All three languages are taught alongside German in some bilingual schools. Another minority language is Slovak. Austrian Society & Culture Austrian Family Values The family forms the basis of the Austrian social structure. The family is generally small and, due to lack of migration, generally closely knit within a certain town or village. Weekends are generally devoted to family activities such as outdoor activities. Eating dinner together in the evening is very much the norm. Sundays re usually bookmarked for visiting grandparents for dinner, and/or, enjoying a hike in the country together. The Austrian Home Austrians take much pride in their homes, keeping them neat and tidy. In a formal culture such as theirs, the home is the place where people relax and let their hair down. Only close friends and relatives are invited into the house, so it is a place where more informal communication may occur. Neighbourly etiquette also has its rules that must be observed. It is imperative that common areas such as sidewalks, pavements, corridors (in flats), and steps be kept clean at all times by all associated with them. Conservatism Austrians are generally conservative people. They are prudent and moderate in their behaviour. 'Regimentation' and 'compartmentalization' are a useful ways of describing how they organise their lives. They extend social invitations in advance of the event, and the more formal the occasion the greater the time between the invitation and the event itself, so that they can be certain that their guests do not have a prior engagement. Appearances Matter Presentation and dressing well are important to Austrians. Even when dressed informally, they are neat and conservative; their clothes are never ostentatious. There is sometimes a strict protocol for dressing appropriately in different situations: formal wear for the theatre or a concert, and semiformal wear for better restaurants. Some high level events may have a dress code and will turn away patrons who are not dressed properly. Most Austrian women dress up to go shopping, since they dress elegantly, if conservatively, at all times, especially when they will be public. Austrian Etiquette & Customs A quick, firm handshake is the traditional greeting. Maintain eye contact during the greeting. Some Austrian men, particularly those who are older, may kiss the hand of a female. A male from another country should not kiss an Austrian woman's hand. Women may also kiss men, but men never kiss other men. Titles are very important and denote respect. Use a person's title and their surname until invited to use their first name. When enteri |
Who became governor of The Bank of England in July 2003? | Governor of the Bank of England - Press releases - GOV.UK Governor of the Bank of England From: First published: 26 November 2012 This news article was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government Her Majesty the Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Mark Carney as Governor of the Bank of England from 1 July 2013. Her Majesty the Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Mark Carney as Governor of the Bank of England from 1 July 2013. He will succeed Sir Mervyn King. Welcoming the appointment the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon George Osborne MP, said: Mark Carney is the outstanding candidate to be Governor of the Bank of England and help steer Britain through these difficult economic times. He is quite simply the best, most experienced and most qualified person in the world to do the job. He has done a brilliant job for the Canadian economy as its central bank Governor, avoiding big bail outs and securing growth. He has been chosen by the rest of the world to be the chair of the international body, the Financial Stability Board, charged with strengthening global financial regulation after the financial crisis. Along with its central role in monetary policy, this Government has put the Bank of England back in charge of regulating our financial system so that we don’t repeat the mistakes of the last decade. Mark Carney is the perfect candidate to take charge of the Bank as it takes on these vital new responsibilities. He will bring strong leadership and a fresh new perspective. I look forward to working with Mark as we continue to rebalance our economy, deal with our debts, and equip Britain to succeed in the global race. We needed the best - and in Mark Carney we’ve got it. Notes for editors Mr Carney is currently Governor of the Bank of Canada, having taken up his office on 1 February 2008. He also currently serves as Chairman of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). He is also a member of the Group of Thirty, and of the Foundation Board of the World Economic Forum. Prior to becoming the Governor of the Bank of Canada, Mr Carney was Senior Associate Deputy Minister of Finance (2004 - 2007) and Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada (2003 - 2004). Prior to that, Mr Carney had a thirteen-year career with Goldman Sachs in its London, Tokyo, New York and Toronto offices. Mr Carney has a bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard University (1983 - 1988) and a Masters and Doctorate in economics from Nuffield College, Oxford University (1991 - 1995). Mr Carney was born in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, Canada in 1965. As a Canadian citizen he is a subject of Her Majesty The Queen. He is married to Diana Fox Carney, an economist and British citizen. They have four daughters. Mr Carney has indicated he intends to apply for British citizenship. Mr Carney has indicated he intends to serve for five years. Under the Bank of England Act 1998, as expected to be amended by the Financial Services Bill which is currently being considered by Parliament, the Governor of the Bank of England is appointed by Her Majesty the Queen on advice from the Prime Minister. He was advised by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, who oversaw the appointment process, and, as with other public appointments, consulted the Deputy Prime Minister. The selection panel for the recruitment process comprised Sir Nicholas Macpherson, Permanent Secretary HM Treasury; Tom Scholar and John Kingman, Second Permanent Secretaries, HM Treasury; and Sir David Lees, Chair of the Court of the Bank of England. Her Majesty The Queen has also been pleased to approve, under the Bank of England Act 1998 as amended by the Banking Act 2009, the Chancellor and Prime Minister’s recommendations for the re-appointment of Charles Richard Bean as Deputy Governor of the Bank of England for Monetary Stability from 1 July 2013. Mr Bean has agreed to stay on for a year to help oversee the extension of the Bank of England |
James Bond is sent to which island at the beginning of the film ‘Dr No’? | Dr No (1962) - James Bond is sent to Jamaica to investigate what is causing interference with American space launches on the island of Crab Key. Bond and adventuress Honey Ryder find the answer to the mystery and come face to face with the diabolical Dr. No. - James Bond 007 :: MI6 - The Home Of James Bond Felix Leiter Jack Lord Mission James Bond is sent to Jamaica to investigate what is causing interference with American space launches on the island of Crab Key. Bond and adventuress Honey Ryder find the answer to the mystery and come face to face with the diabolical Dr. No. Locations London, UK; Kingston, Jamaica; Crab Key. Pre-Credits Sequence The only film in the series not to include a "pre-credits sequence", as the opening of the movie begins with electronic noises and the names of the producers displayed. The title sequence is composed of sequences of dots to the James Bond theme. Title As with Ian Fleming's novel, the central villain lends his name to the title of the film. Release Data UK: 5th October 1962 (PG) USA: 8th May 1963 (PG) World Premiere: 5th October 1962 (London Pavilion, UK) UK TV Premiere: 28th October 1975, ITV US TV Premiere: 10th November 1974, ABC Running Time: 105 minutes Classification: PG (UK), PG (US) Budget: $1.0m Bond: "Bond... James Bond." Best Mistake At one point Bond picks a thug up with his left hand and prepares to lay into him with his right. However, he then hits him with his left hand. Distinguishing feature The first time Bond uses a Walther PPK, replacing his preferred Beretta. Vital Statistics "Bond, James Bond": 1 Cut Scenes & Alternate Versions The ending had originally featured Honey being attacked by land crabs when Bond rescues her. The crabs moved too slowly to be really menacing and the ending was reshot without the crabs. Still photographs of the earlier ending can be seen on the special edition DVD. During the Dent execution, most TV versions omit Bond's second gunshot into Dent's back. Some TV versions shorten the opening scenes to speed up Bond's introduction. In particular a scene featuring a fellow agent arriving at the casino in search of Bond is cut, and the card game with Sylvia Trench begins just prior to the famous "Bond, James Bond" introduction, omitting the lengthy lead-up in the original. Some foreign prints omit the scene entirely. Alternate versions of some scenes were filmed for European markets, including a somewhat more revealing scene involving the character Miss Taro. MI6 Ranking Fan Ranking The only Bond film to not include some variation of "James Bond will return" in the closing credits You Might Also Like |
What is the colour of the rose that is the historic symbol of the House of York? | Yorkshire (England) This page is part of © FOTW Flags Of The World website Yorkshire (England) English regions The Yorkshire flag The Flag Registry describes the flag as "Traditional design, registered by County Organization", the organization presumably being the Yorkshire Riding Society. Both the picture and Graham Bartram's comment about the Lancastrian flag confirm that the orientation of the rose favoured by the YRS has been registered, so the rose sits on a point and three of the lines between petals form a 'Y'. Jonathan Dixon, 31 July 2008 My understanding was always that the Yorkshire rose 'sat' on two point not one - therefore Ken Bagnall's flag is upside down. Richard Carter, 20 April 2003 Well, there is certainly some kind of 'urban legend' that a Yorkshire rose rests on one point, so that (some of) the lines between the petals form a letter Y for Yorkshire. I've never been able to trace the origins of this. Certainly, all the roses in the arms of the three Ridings are 'conventional' with the roses resting on two points. However, the roses on the Yorkshire Ridings Society (self-appointed guardians of Yorkshire heritage) do have the roses resting on one point on their home page at http://www.yorkshire-ridings.org.uk . Ian Sumner, 21 April 2003 The Yorkshire Rose traditionally rests on one point, two petals, this can be seen in the Coats of arms of some Yorkshire towns e.g., the Castleford coat of arms clearly shows the rose with one point down. Matthew Newbould, 3 September 2005 Just another one for the "Which way up is the rose" debate - on the M62, at the border of Yorkshire and Lancashire, there are each counties roses welcoming you into their county. The Yorkshire rose sits on one point, the Lancashire one sits on two. Richard Webb, 7 January 2006 What is the correct standing of the Yorkshire rose? Matthew Newbould quotes Castleford's arms (rose on point), yet clearly ignores Knottingley's arms (rose on side) and Doncaster's (one in each position). I have never seen anything which states which is historically most correct and have seen many inconsistent stained glass windows, coats of arms, etc. White and Red roses are nearly always offset when combined in the Tudor rose and the modern Tudor rose is seated on a side (e.g., Queen's Tudor rose on the 20p piece). Hence the contemporary white rose is shown sitting on its point (e.g., Yorkshire tourist board, Yorkshire Regiment) and red rose on its side, agreeing with Richard Webb's M62 report. Just to confuse it, I got this odd picture of a so called "union rose" from Google . David Clegg, 11 May 2006 I noticed blue pennants being used on the Bridlington lifeboat. I wondered at the time whether they were connected with the fact that the lifeboat was being launched from a carriage - i.e. pulled across the beach and into the sea by a caterpillar-tracked tractor until it was in sufficient depth of water to float away. The pennants could have been some sort of hazard warning, or an indicator of width during the manoeuvre. However, a quick google has revealed the truth: see this image and this image . They are Yorkshire roses in pennant form! Andr� Coutanche, 9 December 2006 I have had this explained to me by more than one Yorkshireman, that one of the advantages of the flag as they see it is precisely that it can be flown upside down. It would seem to work either way and that it depends from where in Yorkshire you come from according to which way up it is supposed to be. Colin Dobson, 1 August 2008 According to http://www.yorkshireridings.org/news/flying-the-flag.html , "In the past this has been a dark blue background but more recently a light blue background has become fairly common. According to the College of Heralds, the heraldic rose can be used with a petal at the top or with a sepal at the top. In Yorkshire there is a tradition of using the rose with a petal at the top in the North Riding and the West Riding but with a sepal at the top in the East Riding." Eugene Ipavec, 13 February 2009 According to the Times Onli |
What is the collective name for a group of trout? | Rainbow Trout or Steelhead - National Wildlife Federation Rainbow Trout or Steelhead Rainbow Trout or Steelhead Scientific Name: Oncorhynchus mykiss (Previous names include Salmo gairdneri and Salmo irideus. There are several subspecies.) Description: Rainbow trout/steelhead are ray-finned fishes in the salmon family, and they are one of the top sport fish in North America. Rainbow trout and steelhead are the same species, but they have different lifestyles. Steelhead are anadromous, meaning they spend part of their lives in the sea, while rainbow trout spend their lives mostly or entirely in freshwater. Because of their different lifestyles rainbow trout and steelhead are different in appearance, most noticeably in size and color. Rainbow trout derive their name from their beautiful, multi-hued coloration. Their bodies are blue, green or yellowish, shading to silvery white on the underside, with a horizontal pink-red stripe running from the gills to the tail and black spots along their backs. Steelhead are generally more streamlined in shape and silvery or brassy in color as adults, earning them the name steelhead. Size: Adult rainbow trout/steelhead range in size. They can reach 45 inches in length, but are usually much smaller. They can weigh over 50 pounds, but a more typical weight is 8 pounds. Because steelhead spend 2-3 years in fresh water followed by 2-3 years in the ocean, they are typically larger than rainbow trout, which live all of their lives in fresh or sometimes brackish water. Diet: Rainbow trout/steelhead have a varied diet and will feed on just about anything, such as zooplankton when they’re young, and as they mature, fish eggs, small fish, crustaceans, mollusks, insects and even mice. In habitats that are dense with aquatic vegetation, rainbow trout often have the opportunity to eat arthropods that fall into the stream. Predation: Rainbow trout/steelhead are food for many different predators depending on the region and habitat. Their predators include lampreys, fish, birds, bears, river otters, raccoons, and humans. In the sea steelhead are eaten by many species including seals, sea lions and orcas. Typical Lifespan: Four to six years in the wild. The largest rainbow trout ever caught was estimated to be 11 years old. Habitat: All rainbow trout/steelhead occupy freshwater streams or lakes at some point in their lives. They use aquatic vegetation, boulders, and wood as protective cover. Steelhead spend the majority of the year in estuaries or open ocean and only return to freshwater to spawn. Range: Rainbow trout/steelhead are native to North America west of the Rockies, but this popular fish has been introduced in almost every other state and on every continent except Antarctica. Life History and Reproduction: Rainbow trout/steelhead are specially adapted to several different lifestyles. Some populations will stay in the same stream their whole lives. Others are anadromous, meaning that they spend their lives at sea and come back to the stream of their birth to spawn. When spawning, females dig out a depression called a redd in the gravelly bottom of stream riffle. She deposits her eggs in the depression and the male fertilizes them. They are covered up by the gravel and will remain there to hatch. Fun Facts: A group of rainbow trout is called a hover. Unlike a salmon, which dies after spawning, steelhead trout can spawn, return to the ocean, and migrate back upstream to spawn several times. Some offspring of two steelhead can stay in freshwater and be resident trout, and two offspring of resident rainbow trout can create a steelhead. Conservation status: Because they’ve been so widely introduced, rainbow trout are not at risk of extinction. They are even considered a pest species in some places where they aren’t native. Native populations, though, are threatened by disease, habitat degradation, and fishing. Dam construction has hindered the ability of rainbow trout to migrate upriver, which is necessary for their reproductive cycle. One of the most notable diseases affecting rainbow trout is w |
Which British Prime Minister was famous for playing the organ? | History of Sir Edward Heath - GOV.UK GOV.UK Sir Edward Heath Conservative 1970 to 1974 Born 9 July 1916, Broadstairs, Kent Died 17 July 2005, Salisbury, Wiltshire Dates in office Industrial relations Act 1971 (repealed 1974): controversial legislation to curb union power. Interesting facts Arundells, Heath's home in Salisbury is open to the public. Sir Edward Heath was Prime Minister during a time of industrial upheaval and economic decline during which he led Britain into the European Community. Edward ‘Ted’ Heath was born in Kent to working class parents, in contrast to many previous Conservative leaders and Prime Ministers. He was grammar school educated before going to Balliol College, Oxford, where he was awarded an organ scholarship in his first term. He received a second class degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics and travelled widely in Europe during his holidays, especially in Spain and Germany. It was during these travels that he first witnessed the horrors of fascism and dictatorship that were sweeping across Europe. Heath served in the Second World War, reaching the rank of Lieutenant Colonel before briefly entering the Civil Service. He was elected to Parliament in 1950 and rose rapidly to become Government Chief Whip to Anthony Eden before backing Harold Macmillan ‘s attempt to lead the UK into the European Community. He was elected leader of the Conservative Party in 1965, and so began his long-lasting rivalry with Harold Wilson, leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister. Heath won the 1970 election, and served his only term as Prime Minister during a time of strong industrial change and economic decline. He was elected on a manifesto to turn around the nation’s fortunes and pursued a number of policies that would later become identified with ‘Thatcherism’. Unemployment continued to rise which, combined with the strength of the trade unions, forced a famous U-turn on the government’s economic policy. It was from this point that the trade unions sensed they could seize the initiative. Heath’s attempts to weaken their power had failed, and when their pay demands were not met, they went out on strike. Particularly crippling were the miners’ strikes of 1972 and 1974, the second of which led to the 3-day week, when electricity was limited to 3 consecutive days’ use. Heath also worked to create a lasting peace in Northern Ireland. Heath continued to serve in the House of Commons until 2001, becoming the Father of the House. Along with Harold Macmillan, he was an outspoken critic of Margaret Thatcher . Outside of politics he maintained lifelong passions for conducting and playing music, as well as sailing, notably winning the Admiral’s Cup while Prime Minister. |
Actor Russelll Crowe was born in which country? | Russell Crowe - Biography - IMDb Russell Crowe Biography Showing all 137 items Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (5) | Trivia (72) | Personal Quotes (47) | Salary (7) Overview (4) 5' 11½" (1.82 m) Mini Bio (1) Russell Ira Crowe was born in Wellington, New Zealand, to Jocelyn Yvonne (Wemyss) and John Alexander Crowe, both of whom catered movie sets. His maternal grandfather, Stanley Wemyss, was a cinematographer. Crowe's recent ancestry includes Welsh (where his paternal grandfather was born, in Wrexham), English, Irish, Scottish, Norwegian, Swedish, and Maori (one of Crowe's maternal great-grandmothers, Erana Putiputi Hayes Heihi, was Maori). Crowe's family moved to Australia when he was a small child, and Russell got the acting bug early in life. Beginning as a child star on a local Australian TV show, Russell's first big break came with two films ... the first, Romper Stomper (1992), gained him a name throughout the film community in Australia and the neighboring countries. The second, The Sum of Us (1994), helped put him on the American map, so to speak. Sharon Stone heard of him from Romper Stomper (1992) and wanted him for her film, The Quick and the Dead (1995). But filming on The Sum of Us (1994) had already begun. Sharon is reported to have held up shooting until she had her gunslinger-Crowe, for her film. With The Quick and the Dead (1995) under his belt as his first American film, the second was offered to him soon after. Virtuosity (1995), starring Denzel Washington , put Russell in the body of a Virtual Serial Killer, Sid6.7 ... a role unlike any he had played so far. Virtuosity (1995), a Sci-Fi extravaganza, was a fun film and, again, opened the door to even more American offers. L.A. Confidential (1997), Russell's third American film, brought him the US fame and attention that his fans have felt he deserved all along. Missing the Oscar nod this time around, he didn't seem deterred and signed to do his first film with The Walt Disney Company, Mystery, Alaska (1999). He achieved even more success and awards for his performances in Gladiator (2000) and A Beautiful Mind (2001). - IMDb Mini Biography By: Gustaf Molin <[email protected]> Spouse (1) ( 7 April 2003 - present) (separated) (2 children) Trade Mark (5) Often works with directors Ron Howard and Ridley Scott . Often plays characters based on real individuals Frequently plays fathers or family who have usually suffered a loss Trivia (72) Cousin of former New Zealand international cricketers Jeff Crowe and Martin Crowe . Lost his front tooth playing rugby when he was ten. Never got it fixed until, at the insistence of the director for The Crossing (1990), who paid for it out of his own pocket. First lead role when he was 25. Tried a music career as a rockabilly singer sporting a large pompadour hairdo, playing under the name Russ Le Roq. Titled his first single, "I Want to Be Like Marlon Brando ". Later admitted that he had never even seen a Brando movie when he wrote and recorded the song. Ironically, he went on later to play Jor-El in Man of Steel (2013), the same character that Brando iconically performed in Superman (1978). After filming Gladiator (2000), he and some friends took a 4,000 mile motorcycle trip around Australia. Owns a 560-acre farm in 7.5 hours North-West from Sydney. Dropped out of high school. Russell's rock group is named 30 Odd Foot of Grunts. They played their first American concert following Russell's success in Gladiator (2000) in Austin, Texas in August 2000. The tickets for the concert were selling for over $500 on e-bay.com. (September 5, 2000) Suffered a shoulder injury, which will require surgery, while filming Jodie Foster 's Flora Plum . It is uncertain if the film will have to be recast. Has starred in three films based on articles from Vanity Fair magazine. The Insider (1999) was based on a story by Marie Brenner named "The Man Who Knew Too Much". Proof of Life (2000) was based on the article "Adventures in the Ransom Trade" by William Prochnau . A Beautiful Mind (2001) |
In the Bible, which modern-day country is referred to as ‘The land of milk and honey’? | What Does the Bible Say About Honey? Proverbs 25:27 ESV / 44 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it glorious to seek one's own glory. 2 Samuel 17:29 ESV / 35 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful Honey and curds and sheep and cheese from the herd, for David and the people with him to eat, for they said, “The people are hungry and weary and thirsty in the wilderness.” Exodus 3:8 ESV / 35 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful And I have come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and broad land, a land flowing with milk and honey, to the place of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites. Psalm 81:16 ESV / 32 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful But he would feed you with the finest of the wheat, and with honey from the rock I would satisfy you.” Psalm 19:7-11 ESV / 31 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. Proverbs 25:16 ESV / 24 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful If you have found honey, eat only enough for you, lest you have your fill of it and vomit it. Song of Solomon 4:11 ESV / 23 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful Your lips drip nectar, my bride; honey and milk are under your tongue; the fragrance of your garments is like the fragrance of Lebanon. Ezekiel 3:1-3 ESV / 21 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful And he said to me, “Son of man, eat whatever you find here. Eat this scroll, and go, speak to the house of Israel.” So I opened my mouth, and he gave me this scroll to eat. And he said to me, “Son of man, feed your belly with this scroll that I give you and fill your stomach with it.” Then I ate it, and it was in my mouth as sweet as honey. Ezekiel 27:17 ESV / 18 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful Judah and the land of Israel traded with you; they exchanged for your merchandise wheat of Minnith, meal, honey, oil, and balm. Exodus 16:31 ESV / 17 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful Now the house of Israel called its name manna. It was like coriander seed, white, and the taste of it was like wafers made with honey. Psalm 19:10 ESV / 16 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. 2 Kings 18:32 ESV / 15 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful Until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of grain and wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land of olive trees and honey, that you may live, and not die. And do not listen to Hezekiah when he misleads you by saying, The Lord will deliver us. Ezekiel 20:6 ESV / 14 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful On that day I swore to them that I would bring them out of the land of Egypt into a land that I had searched out for them, a land flowing with milk and honey, the most glorious of all lands. 2 Chronicles 31:5 ESV / 13 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful As soon as the command was spread abroad, the people of Israel gave in abundance the firstfruits of grain, wine, oil, honey, and of all the produce of the field. And they brought in abundantly the tithe of everything. Leviticus 2:11 ESV / 12 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful “No grain offering that you bring to the Lord shall be made with leaven, for you shall burn no leaven nor any honey as a food offering to the Lord. Deuteronomy 6:2-3 ESV / 11 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful That you may fear the Lord your God, you and your son and your son's son, by keeping all his statutes and his commandments, which I command you, all the days of your life, and that your days ma |
‘The Harlot’s Progress’ is a series of paintings and engravings by which 18th Century English painter? | 1000+ images about William Hogarth: Portraits of 18th century London. on Pinterest | Portrait, British and The south Forward William Hogarth - A Rake's Progress - Plate 3 - The Tavern Scene-The third painting depicts a wild party or orgy underway at a brothel. The whores are stealing the drunken Tom's watch. On the floor is a night watchman's staff and lantern. The scene takes place at the Rose Tavern, a famous brothel in Covent Garden. The prostitutes have black spots on their faces to cover syphilitic sores. See More |
‘Gooners’ are supporters of which London football club? | Gay Gooners | Fans | Arsenal.com Search the entire site Gay Gooners Gay Gooners is Arsenal Football Club’s supporters group for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans) fans. Established in February 2013, they are the first and largest LGBTQ fans group for a major football club in England, with hundreds of members in the UK and overseas. Gay Gooners exists to provide a social group for LGBTQ Arsenal fans and their friends to meet up , provide a safe and welcoming space, and campaign to kick homophobia out of football. Gay Gooners holds meet-ups near Emirates Stadium before home fixtures, gatherings to watch big away games and organises regular social events. It also represents the club on the annual London Pride parade every summer. The group’s banner is displayed inside Emirates Stadium after being unveiled on the pitch by club legend Pat Rice MBE. Gay Gooners is further evidence of Arsenal Football Club’s ongoing commitment to the Arsenal for Everyone initiative. The group is proud of the club’s leading role in the Rainbow Laces campaign including the 2014 Changing Room TV advert featuring Arsenal players promoting an inclusive message through the club’s betting partner, Paddy Power. Gay Gooners’ patron and lifelong Arsenal supporter, comedian Matt Lucas says he is “immensely proud of and grateful to the club” for its Arsenal for Everyone initiative and how “young gay fans now feel included by the club in a way my generation never could”. Gay Gooners work with the club to tackle homophobia and most recently worked with Arsenal fans ahead of the Brighton & Hove Albion fixture in January 2015 which has seen incidents of homophobic chants from away supporters. Members of the group also took part in the club’s annual Arsenal for Everyone tournament in June 2015 at the club’s training centre. Members receive regular newsletters about forthcoming events and LGBT football news. To find out more, visit www.gaygooners.com or view their Facebook page www.facebook.com/ArsenalsLGBTfans or follow on Twitter via @gaygooners |
‘Moab is My Washpot’ is an autobiography by which British actor and television presenter? | Stephen Fry Topics Stephen Fry Stephen John Fry (born 24 August 1957) is an English actor, comedian, author and television presenter. With Hugh Laurie, as the comedy double act Fry and Laurie, he co-wrote and co-starred in A Bit of Fry and Laurie, and the duo also played the title roles in Jeeves and Wooster. Fry played the lead in the film Wilde, was Melchett in the Blackadder television series and is the host of the panel comedy trivia show, QI. He has contributed columns and articles for newspapers and magazines, and has written four novels and an autobiography, Moab Is My Washpot. He has also presented his 2008 television series Stephen Fry in America, which saw him travelling across all 50 states in six episodes. 8 Recent Stories |
Which British Chancellor of the Exchequer introduced a Supertax (or Surtax) for the very rich? | Old Age Pensions Act Old Age Pensions Act ▼ Primary Sources ▼ Old Age Pensions Act In 1902 George Barnes , General Secretary of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers, formed the National Committee of Organised Labour for Old Age Pension. Barnes spent the next three years travelling the country urging this social welfare reform. The measure was extremely popular and was an important factor in Barnes being able to defeat Andrew Bonar Law , the Conservative cabinet minister in the 1906 General Election . David Lloyd George, the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Liberal government led by Herbert Asquith in 1908, was also an opponent of the Poor Law in Britain. He was determined to take action that in his words would "lift the shadow of the workhouse from the homes of the poor". He believed the best way of doing this was to guarantee an income to people who were to old to work. In 1908 Lloyd George introduced the Old Age Pensions Act that provided between 1s. and 5s. a week to people over seventy. These pensions were only paid to citizens on incomes that were not over 12s. Although most Labour Party members of the House of Commons welcomed Lloyd George's reforms, politicians such as James Keir Hardie , George Barnes , Fred Jowett , Joseph Clynes , and George Lansbury argued that the level of benefits were far too low. They also complained that the pensions should be universal and disliked what was later to be called the Means Test aspect of these reforms. To pay for these pensions David Lloyd George had to raise government revenues by an additional £16 million a year. In 1909 Lloyd George announced what became known as the People's Budget. This included increases in taxation. Whereas people on lower incomes were to pay 9d in the pound, those on annual incomes of over £3,000 had to pay 1s. 2d. in the pound. Lloyd George also introduced a new supertax of 6d. in the pound for those earning £5000 a year. Other measures included an increase in death duties on the estates of the rich and heavy taxes on profits gained from the ownership and sale of property. The Conservatives , who had a large majority in the House of Lords , objected to this attempt to redistribute wealth, and made it clear that they intended to block these proposals. Lloyd George reacted by touring the country making speeches in working-class areas on behalf of the budget and portraying the nobility as men who were using their privileged position to stop the poor from receiving their old age pensions . After a long struggle with the House of Lords Lloyd George finally got his budget through parliament. As a result of this conflict, the Liberal Government passed the 1911 Parliament Act that restricted the power of the House of Lords to block legislation passed by the House of Commons . |
Who became quizmaster of the BBC’s ‘University Challenge’ in 1994? | Keele on "University Challenge" University Challenge... the Show University Challenge is a long-running British television quiz show, licensed and produced by Granada Television. It was first shown from 21 September 1962 to 31 December 1987 and Bamber Gascoigne was its only quizmaster. The show was revived for BBC2 with Jeremy Paxman as the new quizmaster and ran from 21 September 1994 to the present day. The format was based on the American show College Bowl, which ran on NBC radio from 1953 to 1957, and on NBC TV from 1959 to 1970. Bamber Gascoigne was the first quizmaster; he compiled the questions himself and presided in his uniquely urbane way until the end of the first incarnation of the series in 1987. He had arrived at Magdalene College, Cambridge in 1955 to study for an English degree, during which time he wrote the musical Share My Lettuce, which became a West End production starring Kenneth Williams and Maggie Smith in 1957. As well as presiding for 25 years on University Challenge - the record for any presenter of a quiz show - he has also presented many documentaries and historical programmes including Cinema, The Christians, Man and Music, Victorian Values, and The Great Moghuls. Since 1994 Bamber has been developing the history website HistoryWorld which won the 2002 New Statesman New Media award for the best educational web site. His name is coincidentally an anagram of 'Organise BBC Game'. In a list of the 100 Greatest British Television Programmes drawn up by the British Film Institute in 2000, voted for by industry professionals, University Challenge was placed 34th. A spoof of University Challenge appeared in the notorious ‘Bambi’ episode of “The Young Ones”. The quizmaster on that occasion was played by Griff Rhys-Jones. University Challenge competitors are in illustrious company - notable contestants in the quiz include Sebastian Faulks, Julian Fellows, Stephen Fry, Clive James, Miriam Margolyes, David Mellor, Malcolm Rifkind, John Simpson, David Starkey and William Waldegrave. KEELE'S 1968 TRIUMPH In1968 a quartet of Keele undergraduates triumphed in TV's toughest test of general knowledge. Millions watched Paul Brownsey, Pam Maddison (Groves), Aubrey "Larry" Lawrence and Andrew MacMullen win the 1968 final of University Challenge. It was the first – and so far the only – time Keele’s team took the title but it was a decisive victory. In only the fifth season of the long-running varsity quiz, Keele swept all before them, answering even the trickiest questions put to them by Bamber Gascoigne. Captained by Aubrey Lawrence, usually known as Larry, Keele beat Jesus College Cambridge in the final. Sadly, between the recording and the transmission of the final, a member of the Jesus College team was killed in a boating accident, although his family gave their blessing to the programme being broadcast as a tribute. Having more than proved his worth Captain Larry went on to become BBC Radio's Brain of Britain and to compete in Mastermind in 1978. “During the documentary ‘Memoirs of a Cigarette’ on Channel 4 about the national smoking ban, prominent display is given to the Keele University Challenge team of 1968 and especially Andy MacMullen in the act of lighting up a cigarette on screen. It was deliberate - to put Jesus off at a crucial stage in the game. He told us he intended to do it before that contest was shot. Keele won, of course. Andy gave up smoking not that long afterwards: but that's another story.…” John Meager (1968) “A photographer from Granada TV tried to pose us against a wall at Keele on which all sorts ‘revolutionary’ slogans had been painted. I refused. This wasn’t so much because I disagreed with the sentiments as that I objected to being used in that kind of way to make an ‘interesting’ picture which might lead to it being ‘inferred’ that I endorsed the sentiments: if I wanted to make a statement I would make it when and how I wanted to, not at some photographer’s whim. There was much excitement when a female student who accompanied us bumped into Elsie Tanner in th |
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