query
stringlengths 18
1.2k
| answer
stringlengths 41
4.1k
|
|---|---|
Who wrote an Evening With Gary Lineker | ARTS / Show People: It takes one of the lads to find the sit in the com: Arthur Smith | The Independent ARTS / Show People: It takes one of the lads to find the sit in the com: Arthur Smith Saturday 26 June 1993 23:02 BST Click to follow The Independent Culture WHERE WERE you on the night England lost to West Germany in the semi-finals of the last World Cup? Like the day of JFK's assassination, it's an event seared into the consciousness of a nation. It also forms the skeleton of An Evening with Gary Lineker, Arthur Smith and Chris England's broad comedy about male bonding and San Miguel lager, which received an Olivier Award nomination for Best Comedy last year, and recently returned to the West End. For all his success as a playwright, Smith is best known as a stand-up comic. His quick wit and likeable brand of laddish humour make him the perfect chat-show guest; acting as a late replacement on a recent Clive Anderson Talks Back, he scored immediately with his analysis of the England cricket team: 'brilliant on paper, crap on grass'. It's this ability to be amusing to order that is the secret of his success. He has turned laconicism into an art form, listing his recreations in Debrett's People of Today as 'smoking' and 'sleeping'. No graduate of the Politically Correct School of Comedy, he is facetious, fatuous and, most important of all, funny. A regular guest on Radio 4's Loose Ends, he has also hosted Paramount City, BBC1's comedy showcase, and is much in demand as a compere - a job he likes because 'you can get away with a bit of charm and not much material'. He claims to write one joke a year, but makes sure it's one 'I know is going to get a laugh, like 'whatever happened to white dogshit?'.' Smith is more than a mere Rent-a-Wit, however. As with many of the best comics, he offers substance behind the silliness. 'It can't just be funny; it has to resonate in other areas,' he asserts. Sure, his humour includes enough jokes about farting and vomiting to fill several issues of Viz. And the similarities with the Carry On films extend beyond his looking like a tall, unwrinkled version of Sid James. But, at the same time, he casually drops into the conversation his fluency in French (he fancies doing some stand-up in Paris), his love of cricket (he brought a pocket television along to our interview so he could keep abreast of the Test score) and his familiarity with Arthur Cravan, the Dadaist poet-cum-boxer who was Oscar Wilde's nephew. The comedian reckons that Sod, the play he is taking to Edinburgh this year about a man who buries himself in his back garden, 'smacks of Beckett'. Not bad for one who started his professional life as a dustman and roadsweeper for Greenwich Council. Now 38, Smith first realised he had a talent for 'showing off' when, as an eight-year-old, he re-wrote Peter Pan - with himself as Captain Hook. After writing his first play as a student at the University of East Anglia, his tutor, one Malcolm Bradbury, advised him to 'stick to comedy'. So he did, appearing in the National Revue Company at Edinburgh and, in 1983, forming the double act Fiasco Job Job with Phil Nice. After his spell of municipal employment, Smith led a double life worthy of Superman. By day, he was a mild-mannered teacher of foreign language students; by night, a fearless comedy gladiator in the unforgiving 'open mike' arenas. When he started using his increasingly frequent TV appearances as set texts for his pupils, he knew it was time to give up the day-job. Over the years, Smith has built up a reputation as 'Mr Edinburgh'. His successes at the Festival have included The Live Bed Show, Trench Kiss (both starring Caroline Quentin) and Arthur Smith Sings Andy Williams - 'What would be the title of the show that you'd least like to see? It was either that or Arthur Smith Sings Kenneth McKellar.' And his 4am comic tours of the city - fuelled by booze and banter - have become a cult phenomenon, attracting hundreds of post-pub revellers. As well as Sod, Smith is this year producing The Edinburgh Rock Show - a free-form 'event' on |
What is London's Theatre Royal more commonly called | Haunted London Theatres The Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Catherine Street. WC2. The Man In Grey The Theatre Royal Drury Lane is the oldest working theatre in London, and although the present building dates from 1812, the first theatre on the site was founded in 1663. In keeping with its antiquity, many phantoms are known to lurk in the wings behind its spectacular cream portico. There is the ghost of Joseph Grimaldi (1778-1837), who in the course of a long and distinctive theatrical career almost single-handedly laid the foundations of the pantomime tradition. The character of the white faced innocent rogue that he created became so universally popular that clowns are still known “Joeys” in honour of the father of modern clownery. But the exertions of his craft exacted a terrible toll on Grimaldi’s health and he was overcome by crippling disease that forced him to give up acting. By 1818 he was destitute, and so a benefit performance was organised at the Theatre Royal. Despite having to be carried onto the stage, and only able to perform seated, Grimaldi had lost none of his magic, and showed himself able to evoke laughter at will. Although he died in 1837, his ghost has returned many times to the Theatre Royal and is renowned for administering a mischievous kick, and actors, cleaners, usherettes have all been on the receiving end of his spectral boot as they go about their everyday duties. One of Grimaldi’s final wishes was that his head should be severed from his body prior to burial. This macabre request was, apparently, carried out, and this might account for the disembodied white face, which has been seen floating around the theatre. Another clown to haunt the Theatre Royal is Dan Leno, who was famed both for his clog dancing routine and his portrayal of a pantomime dame. But at the height of his popularity Dan Leno went mad, and he died in 1904 aged just 43. His ghost, however, refuses to depart from the spotlights and often returns for an encore. Leno suffered badly from incontinence and used to disguise the resultant smell with perfume. Actors on stage might not see his ghost, but often detect his invisible presence as his passage is marked by the smell of Lavender left hanging in the air. In 1981 during a performance of "The Pirates of Penzance" Nick Bromley, the company manager, was standing in the wings one night watching the performance, when suddenly he was pushed violently from behind. He spun round but found that there was nobody there. The next night an actress was standing in exactly the same spot when somebody tugged on her wig from behind. She too found no-one behind her when she turned to investigate. People passing what was once Leno’s dressing room have also reported hearing a rhythmic drumming sound emanating from the room. This is believed to be the sound of his ghost rehearsing his famous clog dancing routine over and over again. But the theatre’s most famous ghost is that of the so-called “Man in Grey”, the limping apparition of a young man in a powdered wig, white- ruffed shirt, grey riding cloak and three-cornered hat. He invariably appears during the hours of daylight, and seldom digresses from a timeworn route. He materialises on one side of the upper circle, crosses to the other side where he astonishes witnesses by melting into the wall. In 1939 more than half the cast of "The Dancing Years", who were on stage for a photo call, witnessed his ghost cross the upper circle and disappear in time honoured fashion. He has been seen by members of the audience, by famous actors too numerous to mention, by firemen, theatre managers and numerous other staff at the Theatre Royal. He has sometimes also been seen sitting in the end seat of the fourth row by the central gangway of the upper circle. One morning a cleaner who was new to the theatre and had no knowledge of its ghost, encountered him in this seat at 10am. Thinking he was an actor, she set down her equipment to speak with him, whereupon he vanished. As she looked round for an explanation she noticed the |
What Xmas novelty was invented by Tom Smith in the 1840's | History of the Christmas Cracker In 1847, almost by accident, Tom Smith invented the cracker. It was a simple idea which became an integral part of British celebration and tradition which still continues today, 150 years on. In it's simple form a cracker is a small cardboard tube covered in a brightly coloured twist of paper. When the cracker is 'pulled' by two people, each holding one end of the twisted paper, the friction creates a small explosive 'pop' produced by a narrow strip of chemically impregnated paper. The cardboard tube tumbles a bright paper hat, a small gift, a balloon and a motto or joke. At the turn of the century, Tom Smith produced crackers not only for the Christmas season but also to celebrate every major occasion from The Paris Exhibition in 1900 to War Heroes in 1918 and The World Tour in 1926 of Prince Edward, The Prince of Wales. Contents were tailored to each box; grotesque or artistic masks, puzzles, conundrums, tiny treasures, jewels, games and mottoes, and most of the beautifully illustrated boxes, crackers and hats, from fezzes to sheiks'' head dresses, were made by hand. The fully illustrated catalogues which date back to 1877 provide an exceptional visual history of British social and political evolvement over an entire century. In early 1830, Tom Smith started work as a small boy in a bakers and ornamental confectioners shop in London, selling sweets such as fondants, pralines and gum pastilles. He worked hard and took particular interest in the wedding cake ornaments and decorations, experimenting and creating new, more exciting and less crude designs in his spare time. Before long he was successful enough to leave and start up his own business in Goswell Road, Clerkenwell, East London. He was adventurous and forward thinking, often travelling abroad to search for new ideas, it was on a trip to Paris in 1840 that he first discovered the 'bon bon', a sugared almond wrapped in a twist of tissue paper. It was a simple idea which, over the next 7 years, would eventually evolved into the Cracker. He decided to bring the 'bon bon' to London and during Christmas that year they sold extremely well, but in January demand virtually ceased and once again he was reliant on sales of cake and table decorations and ornaments. Anxious to develop the 'bon bon' idea further and stimulate sales, Tom decided to place a small love motto in the tissue paper and he encouraged his regular customers to takes supplies, many did, and within a short while, orders were sufficiently high and sales profitable enough for him to increase his staff. By now, Tom knew that he had an unique and potentially very commercial idea. He decided to take a risk and concentrate on developing it further, while still running the wedding cake ornament and confectionery business which was by now very well established. At this time, the majority of 'bon bons' were still sold at Christmas and he began to think up ways to capitalise on this short but very profitable season and make his 'bon bons' even more appealing. It was the crackle of a log as he threw it on his fire that gave him the flash of inspiration which eventually led to the crackers we know today. A ' crackle' would add the necessary excitement and spark to his novelty 'bon bon' and it was now simply a matter of experimentation to find a compound which gave a satisfactory bang without going to far. The size of the 'bon bon' would also need to increase significally to accommodate the 'cracking mechanism' but the shape remained the same and the motto |
Who invented the jet engine in 1930 | History of the Jet Engine - Who Invented the Jet Engine? By Mary Bellis Updated August 29, 2016. Dr. Hans von Ohain and Sir Frank Whittle are both recognized as being the co-inventors of the jet engine. However, each worked separately and knew nothing of the other's work. Hans von Ohain is considered the designer of the first operational turbojet engine while Frank Whittle was the first to register a patent for the turbojet engine in 1930. Though Hans von Ohain was granted a patent for his turbojet engine in 1936, it was Ohain's jet that was the first to fly in 1939. It was't until 1941 that Whittle's jet first flew. Sir Frank Whittle was an English aviation engineer and pilot. The son of a mechanic, Frank Whittle joined the Royal Air Force as an apprentice. He joined a fighter squadron in 1928 and became a test pilot in 1931. The young officer was only 22 when he first thought to use a gas turbine engine to power an airplane. While often regarded as the father of modern jet propulsion systems, Whittle tried unsuccessfully to obtain official support for study and development of his ideas. continue reading below our video Profile of the Wright Brothers He had to pursue his research on his own initiative and received his first patent on turbojet propulsion in January 1930. With private financial support, he began construction of his first engine in 1935. This engine, which had a single-stage centrifugal compressor coupled to a single-stage turbine, was successfully bench tested in April 1937. It was only a laboratory test rig that was never intended for use in an aircraft, but it did demonstrate the feasibility of the turbojet concept. The modern turbojet engine used today in many British and American aircraft is based on the prototype that Whittle invented. Whittle was associated with the firm Power Jets Ltd., which received a contract for a Whittle engine known as the W1 on July 7, 1939. This engine was intended to power a small experimental aircraft. In February of 1940, the Gloster Aircraft Company was chosen to develop the aircraft to be powered by the W1 engine known as the Pioneer. The historic first flight of the Pioneer took place on May 15, 1941, with Flight Lieutenant P. E. G. Sayer as pilot. Born: June 1, 1907, Coventry, Warwickshire, England Died: Aug. 8, 1996, Columbia, Md., U.S. Doctor Hans Von Ohain was a German airplane designer who invented an operational jet engine. Hans Von Ohain obtained his doctorate in Physics at the University of Göttingen in Germany and then became the junior assistant to Hugo Von Pohl, director of the Physical Institute at the University. German aircraft builder Ernst Heinkel asked the university for assistance in new airplane propulsion designs and Pohl recommended his star pupil. At the time, Von Ohain was investigating a new type of aircraft engine that did not require a propeller. Only twenty-two years old when he first conceived the idea of a continuous cycle combustion engine in 1933, Von Ohain patented a jet propulsion engine design in 1934 that was similar in concept to that of Sir Frank Whittle but different in internal arrangement. Von Ohain joined Ernst Heinkel in 1936 and continued with the development of his jet propulsion concepts. He successfully bench tested of one of his engines in September 1937 and a small aircraft was designed and constructed by Ernst Heinkel to serve as a test bed for a new type of propulsion system known as the Heinkel He178. The Heinkel He178 flew for the first time on August 27, 1939. The pilot on this historic first flight of a jet-powered airplane was Flight Captain Erich Warsitz. Von Ohain developed a second improved jet engine know as the He S.8A, which was first flown on April 2, 1941. Born: Dec. 14, 1911 , Dessau, Germany Died: March 13, 1998, Melbourne, Fla., U.S. |
Who invented the pneumatic tyre | John Dunlop, Charles Goodyear and the History of Tires John Dunlop, Charles Goodyear and the History of Tires John Boyd Dunlop with the first bicycle to have pneumatic tires. Hulton Archive/Getty Images By Mary Bellis Updated August 10, 2016. The rubber pneumatic tires seen on millions of cars across the world are the result of multiple inventors working across several decades. And those inventors have names that should be recognizable to anyone who's ever bought tires for their car: Michelin, Goodyear, Dunlop. Of these, none had so great an impact on the invention of the tire than John Dunlop and Charles Goodyear. Charles Goodyear and the Invention of Vulcanized Rubber None of it would have been possible without Charles Goodyear , who in 1844 -- more than 50 years before the first rubber tires would appear on cars -- patented a process known as vulcanization. This process involved heating and removing the sulphur from rubber, thus making the rubber water-proof and winter-proof and allowing it to retain its elasticity. While Goodyear's claim to have invented vulcanization was challenged, he prevailed in court and is today remembered as the sole inventor of vulcanized rubber. And that became hugely important once people realized it would be perfect for making tires. continue reading below our video How to Negotiate Your Bills Lower John Dunlop and the Pneumatic Tire Robert William Thomson (1822 - 1873) invented the actual first vulcanized rubber pneumatic tire. Thomson patented his pneumatic tire in 1845, and his invention worked well, but it was too costly to catch on. That changed with John Boyd Dunlop (1840-1921), a Scottish veterinarian and the recognized inventor of the first practical pneumatic (inflatable) tire. His patent, granted in 1888, wasn't for automobile tires, however: it was intended for use on bicycles (see picture). Later Developments In 1895, André Michelin and his brother Edouard, who had previously patented a removable bike tire, were the first to use pneumatic tires on an automobile . In 1911, Philip Strauss invented the first successful tire, which was a combination tire and air filled inner tube. Strauss' company the Hardman Tire & Rubber Company marketed the tires. In 1903, P.W. Litchfield of the Goodyear Tire Company patented the first tubeless tire, however, it was never commercially exploited until the 1954 Packard. In 1904, mountable rims were introduced that allowed drivers to fix their own flats. In 1908, Frank Seiberling invented grooved tires with improved road traction. In 1910, B.F. Goodrich Company invented longer life tires by adding carbon to the rubber. Goodrich also invented the first synthetic rubber tires in 1937 made of a patented substance called Chemigum. |
Which bone is the most often broken in humans | Re: Which bone is most frequently broken ? Re: Which bone is most frequently broken ? Date: Fri Apr 23 09:56:48 1999 Posted By: John Carlson, Medical student, MD/PhD (parasitology) , Tulane University, School of Medicine Area of science: Medicine Message: Dear Matt and Vince, The bone most often broken in the human body is the clavicle. This s- shaped bone (also called the collar bone) connects the scapula ("shoulder bone") to the sternum ("breast plate"). See an x-ray here. Why is this bone broken more often than any other? There is a pretty interesting answer. When people fall, they instinctually try to hold out their arms to brace themselves with their hands. This is important, because if the fall wasn't broken with outstretched hands, the body would smash against the ground, and possibly damage vital internal organs. So when a person falls, they often jam their hands hard into the ground. There is quite a bit of force transferred from the hands up the person's arms. If the fall was hard enough, the large force will be passed through the shoulder joint to the clavicle. If there's still enough force, the clavicle will break at it's first curve, approximately 1/3 of the way along the bone. Some people break their collar bones more often than others. The biggest factor is the strength of the bone. Bone strength is dramatically reduced in people with osteoporosis. There is a lot of good information about osteoporosis from the National Osteoporosis Foundation . Professional athletes take hard falls all the time. But they don't break their collar bones as often as we'd predict. This is because they've been trained on how to fall in special ways to pass force to the outside of their bodies, instead of to the inside, where the clavicle lies. Some martial artists are extemely good at this. See a picture of an Aikido roll . For a diagram of how such rolls are performed, see thi s diagram from the Aikido FAQ. Many video clips of different falls are available at the same site. Thank you for your question, John Carlson, MAD Scientist |
What are the fibrous bands called that connects muscles to bones | Ligaments - National Library of Medicine - PubMed Health Parts of a joint and ligaments National Institutes of Health About Joints The point at which two or more bones are connected is called a joint . In all joints , the bones are kept from grinding against each other by a lining called cartilage . Bones are joined to bones by strong, elastic bands of tissue called ligaments. Muscles are connected to bones by tough cords of tissue called tendons . Muscles pull on tendons to move joints. Although muscles are not technically part of a joint, they're important because strong muscles help support and protect joints. NIH - National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Terms to know Tough, fibrous, cord-like tissue that connects muscle to bone or another structure, such as an eyeball. Tendons help the bone or structure to move. Share on Facebook |
Which bone connects the elbow to the shoulder | Elbow Bones Anatomy, Diagram & Function | Body Maps Written and medically reviewed by the Healthline Editorial Team Co-developed by: In Depth: Bones The elbow, in essence, is a joint formed by the union of three major bones supported by ligaments. Connected to the bones by tendons, muscles move those bones in several ways. The bones that create the elbow are: Humerus: This long bone extends from the shoulder socket and joins the radius and ulna to form the elbow. Radius: This forearm bone runs from the elbow to the thumb side of the wrist. Ulna: This forearm bone runs from the elbow to the “pinkie” side of the wrist. The elbow can move in three ways based on slight variations in the positions of the heads of the three bones. The first is the large hinge action that is used in most movements of the arms, such as holding bags of groceries or doing bicep curls. The other movements are so small that the untrained eye rarely notices the changes in position, but they are important for motor function of the hand and wrist. Inside and outside the elbow joint, there are points where tendons attach. These tendons allow for wrist and hand movements. For example, they allow the hand to rotate. The elbow bones are held together primarily by fibrous tissue known as ligaments. The ulnar collateral ligament, or UCL, on the inner side of the joint closest to the body is the primary stabilizer. This thick triangle-shaped band connects the head of the humerus to the heads of the ulna and radius. The UCL can be torn or completely ruptured, which would cause severe pain on the inside of the elbow, a popping noise, swelling, and bruising. Injuries to the UCL are common among baseball pitchers, football quarterbacks, ice hockey players, and racquet sport players due to the type of motion these sports involve. The other ligament in the elbow is the radial collateral ligament. Located on the outside of the elbow, it prevents excessive extension of the elbow. Bone fractures are among the most common short-term injuries of the elbow as it is a common point of contact during high-impact collisions such as automobile accidents, falls, and sport injuries. The radius and ulna—the bones of the forearm—are also commonly broken. These fractures are often healed with casts to immobilize the bone, but compound fractures (multiple breaks) may require the surgical implantation of pins and plates, and other types of reinforcement with surgical hardware. Another common fracture occurs at the heads of the ulna, radius, and humerus at the elbow. Although a break here is not always a complete fracture, it can cause swelling and extreme pain. Debugging Tools |
What is the USA gambling game keno similar to in England | keno | gambling game | Britannica.com gambling game gambling Keno, gambling game played with cards (tickets) bearing numbers in squares, usually from 1 to 80. A player marks or circles as many of these numbers as he wishes up to the permitted maximum, after which he hands in, or registers, his ticket and pays according to how many numbers he selected. At regular daily intervals a total of 20 numbered balls or pellets are randomly drawn from a container, and prizes are paid out by the house according to how many of each player’s selected numbers are drawn. Keno is of Chinese origin and of great antiquity, dating back at least 2,000 years. The original Chinese name for the game is baige piao or pai-ko p’iao, meaning “white pigeon ticket,” a reference to the tickets used in a betting game involving homing pigeons. From about the 3rd century bce, baige piao games existed in most of the provinces of China, usually arranged by one or more gambling houses with the permission of the province governor, who in turn received a share of the profits. The original ticket used in baige piao, and still in widespread use in Chinese communities where the game continues to be popular, featured the first 80 characters in Qianziwen (“Book of a Thousand Characters”) instead of numbers. This classic in Chinese literature, by an unknown author, contains exactly 1,000 Chinese ideograms (or characters), all different, and is so well known among educated Chinese that these characters are sometimes used in place of the corresponding numbers from 1 to 1,000. Baige piao (or pak-a-pu, as it became known in the West) is the ancestor not only of keno but also of lotto and bingo . Keno arrived in the western United States in the 1840s with Chinese immigrants. About the beginning of the 20th century, the game gained popularity among non-Chinese groups in the United States under the name Chinese lottery , in which the characters were converted to numbers. At that time it also acquired the name keno, a corruption of the French word quine (“group of five”). In 1933 keno was introduced in gambling houses in Reno, Nevada, under the name Race-Horse Keno, with names of horses instead of numbers on the tickets so as not to conflict with state laws concerning lotteries. Those Nevada laws were changed in 1951, after which keno became a game with numbers. Today keno is played (with many daily drawings) in nearly all American casinos as well as in many casinos in Australia, South Africa , South America , and East Asia. The house advantage in casino keno is considerable—about 25 percent. Keno is also offered as a game (usually with weekly drawings) by many lottery companies around the world. Learn More in these related articles: |
Which Scottish city is known as The Granite City | Scottish fact of the week: The Granite City - The Scotsman Scottish fact of the week: The Granite City Marsichall College in Aberdeen, the second-largest granite building in the world. Picture: Wikimedia/CC 19:52 Thursday 14 August 2014 Have your say THERE are more than 30 Aberdeens scattered across the world, but there’s only one Granite City (in Scotland, anyway) You may be familiar with Aberdeen’s most famous nickname, the Granite City. Many of the city’s most well-known buildings and residential properties were hewn from rock retrieved from large quarries dotted around the North-east, the most famous of which was Rubislaw Quarry in Aberdeen’s west end. By the end of the 19th century, with the advances in technology that facilitated the transport and carving of the rock, Aberdeen became the granite capital of the world. Its seaside location ensured that granite, a historically difficult commercial material, could be easily exported. More than 50 per cent of Aberdeen’s buildings are estimated to have come from the Rubislaw Quarry alone, and at the industry’s peak there was so much rock produced that other British cities benefitted from it as well, including Portsmouth and Southampton, whose docks are partially made of granite, and London, where granite contributed to the construction of Waterloo Bridge and part of the Houses of Parliament. Granite from Rubislaw was sent to aid construction for major developments in Swindon and Leeds too. Among Aberdeen’s most famous granite-built structures are the Music Hall on Union Street, built by Archibald Simpson and James Matthews; Provost Skene’s House, some of which was built using granite before the igneous rock’s industralisation; and the Art Gallery and Memorial on Schoolhill, designed by A. Marshall Mackenzie over several decades, and completed by the mid-1920s. Marischall College on Broad Street is the city’s most dramatic and impressive building. Somewhat unsurpisingly, it’s the second biggest granite building in the world after El Escorial, the historic residence of the King of Spain. It is a combination of different materials (stone and granite) and designs: a Gothic revivalist proof proposed by architect A. Marshall Mackenzie was melded with an earlier, more austere design by Archibald Simpson. The granite industry declined steadily after the mid-20th century as building materials such as glass, steel concrete became available. The US also limited imports of stone, which further contributed to the industry’s rapid shrinking. Rubislaw Quarry’s closure in 1971 was, in many ways, the death knell for granite in the North-east. The quarry now lies neglected and filled with water - an man-made lake that is 142 metres deep. Despite the demise of the granite industry, visitors to Aberdeen are left in no doubt as to its impact. Residential areas, municipal buildings, statues and monuments all across the city are made with the sturdy, imposing rock, making Aberdeen one of the most architecturally distinctive cities in Europe. * There are several mid-sized towns in the US either called or referred to as the Granite City. These are Granite City in Illinois, and St Cloud in Minnesota. There is also a Granite City in British Columbia, Canada. SEE ALSO |
What is the more common name of the garden flower Kniphophia | Kniphofia uvaria - Plant Finder Plant Finder Tried and Trouble-free Recommended by 1 Professionals Common Name: red-hot poker Height: 3.00 to 4.00 feet Spread: 2.00 to 3.00 feet Bloom Time: May to June Bloom Description: Top flowers red; lower flowers yellow Sun: Full sun Garden locations Culture Grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Prefers rich, humusy soils. Intolerant of wet, heavy soils. Locate in areas protected from wind. Promptly remove spent flower spikes. Crowns benefit from winter protection in USDA Zones 5 and 6 (mulch or tie leaves together forming a canopy over the crown so as to prevent water from settling on the crown and freezing). Established clumps are best left undisturbed. Noteworthy Characteristics Kniphofia uvaria, commonly known as red-hot poker or torch lily, is an upright, clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial that is native to South Africa. From an 18-24" tall basal tuft of coarse, linear, sword-shaped, semi-evergreen, bluish-green leaves (to 3' long and 1" wide) arises a succession of thick, naked flower scapes (typically to 3-4' tall) with dense terminal racemes (6-10" long) of drooping, tubular flowers. Buds and emerging flowers are red but mature to yellow, giving each spike a two-toned appearance. Flowers bloom from late spring to early summer. Common names refer to the purported resemblance of each flower spike to a red hot poker or torch. Genus name honors Johann Hieronymus Kniphof (1704-1763) German physician and botanist. Specific epithet means like a bunch of grapes. Problems No significant insect or disease problems. Watch for root rot in poorly-drained soils. Thrips may appear in some areas. Garden Uses |
What was the name of Julius Caesar's only known daughter | 5 Things You Might Not Know About Julius Caesar - History Lists History Lists October 29, 2013 By Elizabeth Nix Share The Roman leader Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times by a mob of mutinous senators in 44 B.C. Could he possibly have survived long enough to utter his famous last words? Share this: 5 Things You Might Not Know About Julius Caesar Author 5 Things You Might Not Know About Julius Caesar URL Google Julius Caesar is ancient Rome’s most famous figure. A brilliant politician and general, his accomplishments and influence were so significant that other languages have words meaning “ruler” that derive from his name, such as “kaiser” in German and “czar” in Russian. Another lasting tribute: He’s even got his own month; Quintilis, the month in which Caesar was born, was renamed Julius (July) in his honor. Find out more about the man who famously proclaimed after one brief, decisive military campaign: “Veni, vidi, vici,” or “I came, I saw, I conquered.” He wasn’t born by caesarean section. Gaius Julius Caesar arrived in the world on July 13, 100 B.C., but, contrary to popular belief, it’s unlikely he was born by caesarean section. Although the procedure existed at the time, it was usually fatal to the mother and therefore only performed when a pregnant woman was dead or dying, in an effort to save a child. In fact, Caesar’s mother, Aurelia, lived until 54 B.C., nearly half a century after her son’s birth. According to some sources, the origin of the Caesar name is attributable to one of Caesar’s forebears who was “caesus,” (Latin for “cut”) from his mother’s womb. Other origins of the name have been suggested, including the possibility that the founding member of Caesar’s family branch might have had “caesaries,” or long, flowing hair. He was kidnapped by pirates. In 75 B.C., Caesar, then in his mid-20s, set out from Rome for the Aegean island of Rhodes, a noted center of learning where he planned to study with Apollonius, a Greek rhetorician whose students had included Cicero, who became one of ancient Rome’s most famous orators. However, along the way to Rhodes, Caesar’s ship was hijacked by pirates off the southwestern coast of Asia Minor. When his captors named a ransom price for his release, Caesar thought the number was insultingly low and insisted a greater sum be demanded. Eventually, the higher figure was raised and Caesar was freed. Soon after, he sought revenge against his former captors by commandeering a group of ships and men to help him hunt down and swiftly capture the buccaneers, who he then had executed. His love life was complicated. Caesar married his first wife, Cornelia, in 84 B.C., when he was a teenager. Within several years, a general named Lucius Cornelius Sulla became dictator of the Roman republic and ordered the execution of anyone he considered an enemy of the state. Caesar’s father-in-law, Lucius Cornelius Cinna (d. 84 B.C.), had been a rival of Sulla. As a result, Sulla ordered Caesar to divorce Cornelia, but Caesar refused. Knowing such defiance could cost him his life, Caesar fled Rome and became a fugitive. During his time on the run, he contracted malaria and later was caught by one of Sulla’s men, who forced Caesar to pay him a huge bribe, almost all of his money, in order to remain free. Eventually, some of Caesar’s influential friends and relatives persuaded Sulla to let Caesar return to Rome, where he was reunited with Cornelia. The couple had a daughter, Julia Caesaris, in 76 B.C. Cornelia died in 69 B.C., and in 67 B.C. Caesar married Pompeia, a granddaughter of Sulla. In 62 B.C., with Caesar serving as the “pontifex maximus,” or chief priest of the state government, Pompeia took part in an annual gathering of Roman woman called the Bona Dea (“good goddess”) festival, held at Caesar’s house. The event was strictly women-only, but a young nobleman disguised himself as female and crashed the festivities. At some point during the evening, he was found out. Scandal ensued and it was reported that the man was in love with Pompeia or trying to seduce her. Although it was unknown wh |
What was the name of the 1988 film starring Meryl Streep about the Australian Dingo baby murder case | A Cry in the Dark (1988) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A Cry in the Dark ( 1988 ) Evil Angels (original title) A mother whose child was killed in a Dingo attack in the Australian outback fights to prove her innocence when she is accused of murder. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 26 titles created 08 May 2014 a list of 25 titles created 23 Jul 2014 a list of 21 titles created 22 Feb 2015 a list of 42 titles created 26 Dec 2015 a list of 22 titles created 9 months ago Title: A Cry in the Dark (1988) 6.9/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 8 wins & 11 nominations. See more awards » Photos The story of Karen Silkwood, a metallurgy worker at a plutonium processing plant who was purposefully contaminated, psychologically tortured and possibly murdered to prevent her from exposing blatant worker safety violations at the plant. Director: Mike Nichols A young Englishwoman spends 20 years to make whatever kind of life for herself at the expense of others around her in post-World War 2 England. Director: Fred Schepisi An alcoholic drifter spends Halloween in his home town of Albany, NY after returning there for the first time in decades. Director: Hector Babenco A film is being made of a story, set in 19th century England, about Charles, a biologist who's engaged to be married, but who falls in love with outcast Sarah, whose melancholy makes her ... See full summary » Director: Karel Reisz A substance-addicted actress tries to look on the bright side even as she is forced to move back in with her mother to avoid unemployment. Director: Mike Nichols A career woman reassesses her parents' lives after she is forced to care for her cancer-stricken mother. Director: Carl Franklin Story of a schoolteacher's struggle to teach violin to inner-city Harlem kids. Director: Wes Craven After spending time with his new neighbors, an aspiring writer realizes they are harboring deep secrets that will forever change him. Director: Alan J. Pakula Two parents deal with the effects when their son is accused of murdering his girlfriend. Director: Barbet Schroeder An autobiographical look at the breakup of Ephron's marriage to Carl "All the President's Men" Bernstein that was also a best-selling novel. The Ephron character, Rachel is a food writer at... See full summary » Director: Mike Nichols A Manhattan psychiatrist probes a patient's murder and falls for the victim's mysterious mistress. Director: Robert Benton In an afterlife way station resembling a block of hotels, the lives of the recently-deceased are examined in a court-like setting. Director: Albert Brooks Edit Storyline Based on the true story of Lindy Chamberlain. During a camping trip to Ayers Rock in outback Australia, she claimed that she witnessed a dingo stealing her baby daughter, Azaria, from the family tent. Azaria's body was never found. Police noted some apparent inconsistencies in her story, and she was charged with murder. The case attracted a lot of attention, turning an investigation into a media circus, with the public divided in their opinions. Written by Murray Chapman <[email protected]> A family torn apart. A public filled with outrage. A woman accused of murder. Genres: 11 November 1988 (USA) See more » Also Known As: A Cry in the Dark See more » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia Lindy Chamberlain refers to a case in which expert testimony wrongly sent three boys to prison. She's referring to the 1972 murder of 26-year-old Maxwell Confait in southeast London. Confait was strangled, and the building he lived in was burned down. Eighteen-year-old Colin Lattimore, 15-year-old Ronnie Leighton, and 14-year-old Ahmet Salih were arrested and charged with murder and arson. All three had alibis, |
In the film Psycho where does the first murder occur | Psycho Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 347 out of 452 people found the following review useful: Two Words: Hitchcock's Best (...and you know that's no small feat!) from Los Angeles 31 July 2001 Yes, everything you've heard is true. The score is a part of pop culture. The domestic conflict is well-known. But nothing shocks like the experience itself. If you have not seen this movie, do yourself a favor. Stop reading thse comments, get up, take a shower, then GO GET THIS MOVIE. Buy it, don't rent. You will not regret it. "Psycho" is easily the best horror-thriller of all time. Nothing even comes close...maybe "Les Diaboliques" (1955) but not really. "Psycho" has one of the best scripts you'll ever find in a movie. The movie's only shortcoming is that one of the characters seems to have little motivation in the first act of the movie but as the story progresses, you realize that Hitchcock (GENIUS! GENIUS! GENIUS!) in a stroke of genius has done this on purpose, because there is another character whose motivations are even more important. Vitally important. So important that you totally forget about anything else. I was lucky enough to have spent my life wisely avoiding any conversation regarding the plot of this movie until I was able to see it in full. Thank God I did! The movie has arguably the best mid-plot point and climactic twist in thriller history, and certainly the best-directed ending. The last few shots are chilling and leave a lingering horror in the viewer's mind. Just as good as the writing is Hitchcock's direction, which is so outstanding that it defies explanation. Suffice it to say that this movie is probably the best directorial effort by film history's best director. I was fortunate enough to see this movie at a big oldtime movie house during a Hitchcock revival. Janet Leigh, still radiant, spoke before the film and explained how Hitchcock's genius was in his ability to 1) frighten without gore and 2) leave his indelible mark on the movie without overshadowing his actors (like the great Jean Renoir could never do). "Psycho" is clearly its own phenomenon, despite all the big-name talent involved. Hitchcock does not disappoint by leaving out his trademark dark humor. His brilliance is in making a climax that is at once both scary and hilarious. When I saw it in the theatre the audience was both gasping in disbelief while falling-on-the-floor laughing. One more thing... Tony Perkins. Janet Leigh got much-deserved accolades for this film, but it is Perkins who gives what remains the single best performance by an actor in a horror movie. He is so understated that his brillance passes you by. He becomes the character. The sheer brillance of the role is evidenced by the ineptitude of the actors in Gus Van Sant's 1998 (dear God make it stop!) shot-for-shot "remake." Though the movies are nearly identical, Hitchcock's is superior mostly because of the acting and the atmosphere (some of the creepiness is lost with color). This is made obvious by the initial conversation between Leigh's character and Perkins, a pivotal scene. The brilliance of Perkins in the original shines even brighter when compared with the ruination in the remake even though the words and the shots were exactly the same. The crucial chemistry in this scene lacking in the remake gives everything away and mars our understanding of upcoming events. The fact that Perkins could never escape this role - his star stopped rising star as it had done in the 50s - proves that he played the part perhaps too well. I keep using the word brilliant, but I cannot hide my enthusiasm for this movie. It is wholly unlike the overblown, overbudget, overlong fluff spewing all-too-often out of Hollywood today. "Psycho" is simple, well-crafted and just the right length. Eleven-and-a-half out of ten stars. Was the above review useful to you? 223 out of 289 people found the following review useful: The Greatest Horror Film Ever from Corvallis, Oregon 17 January 1999 When you look up the phrase "Horror Film" in the dictionary .. a picture of Janet Leigh screaming in a showe |
Which actress co-starred with Mel Gibson in the 1997 film Conspiracy Theory | Conspiracy Theory (1997) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A man obsessed with conspiracy theories becomes a target after one of his theories turns out to be true. Unfortunately, in order to save himself, he has to figure out which theory it is. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 23 titles created 13 Nov 2012 a list of 36 titles created 01 Dec 2012 a list of 41 titles created 22 Oct 2015 a list of 43 titles created 11 months ago a list of 30 titles created 4 months ago Search for " Conspiracy Theory " 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. 4 wins & 1 nomination. See more awards » Videos When a rich man's son is kidnapped, he cooperates with the police at first but then tries a unique tactic against the criminals. Director: Ron Howard Bret Maverick, needing money for a poker tournament, faces various comic mishaps and challenges, including a charming woman thief. Director: Richard Donner Porter is shot by his wife and best friend and is left to die. When he survives he plots revenge. Director: Brian Helgeland With personal crises and age weighing in on them, LAPD officers Riggs and Murtaugh must contend with a deadly Chinese crimelord trying to get his brother out of prison. Director: Richard Donner During a cryogenics test, a pilot frozen in 1939 awakes in 1992 but time is running out, as his body starts to age rapidly. Director: Steve Miner Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh pursue an arms dealer who is a former LAPD officer. Director: Richard Donner Riggs and Murtaugh are on the trail of South African diplomats who are using their immunity to engage in criminal activities. Director: Richard Donner After an accident, a chauvinistic executive gains the ability to hear what women are really thinking. Director: Nancy Meyers An old flame discovers her ex-boyfriend from the past is a relocated FBI informant out to stop the bad guys. Director: John Badham A veteran policeman, Murtaugh, is partnered with a younger, suicidal officer, Riggs. They both have one thing in common: hating working in pairs. Now they must learn to work with one another to stop a gang of drug smugglers. Director: Richard Donner As homicide detective Thomas Craven investigates the death of his activist daughter, he uncovers not only her secret life, but a corporate cover-up and government collusion that attracts an agent tasked with cleaning up the evidence. Director: Martin Campbell A law student uncovers a conspiracy, putting herself and others in danger. Director: Alan J. Pakula Edit Storyline Jerry Fletcher is a man in love with a woman he observes from afar. She works for the government. Fletcher is an outspoken critic of that government. He has conspiracy theories for everything, from aliens to political assassinations. But soon, one of his theories finds itself to be accurate. But which one? Some dangerous people want him dead and the only person he trusts is that woman he loves but does not know. Written by Steve Richer <[email protected]> What you know could kill you. See more » Genres: Rated R for some violence | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 8 August 1997 (USA) See more » Also Known As: $19,313,566 (USA) (8 August 1997) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia As an introductory prank on his leading lady, Mel Gibson famously dispatched a gift-wrapped, freeze-dried rat to Julia Roberts prior to commencement of this shoot. See more » Goofs When Jerry leaves Alice on the train and Alice gets a phon |
What was the name of the knife thrower played by James Coburn in The Magnificent Seven (one word) | The Magnificent Seven | All The Tropes Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia All The Tropes Wiki Note: This is about the film. For the ensemble/plot, see The Magnificent Seven Samurai . Vin: I guess right about now you kinda wish you'd given your crops to Calvera, huh? Hilario: Yes. And no. Both at the same time. Yes, when I think of what he might do. No, when I remember the feeling in my chest this morning as I saw him running away -- from us. That's a feeling worth dying for. Have you ever... felt something like that? Vin: Not for a long, long time. I, uh, I envy you. Mexican villagers, plagued by a band of bandits, send a few of their number north to the border, to buy guns so they can defend themselves. They end up hiring seven gunmen to help them instead. The Magnificent Seven is a western retelling (in both senses of the term) of The Seven Samurai (with a brilliant and memorable score , to boot). This film has so much testosterone that a girl risks getting pregnant just by watching it . It is widely considered one of the last great westerns. Tropes used in The Magnificent Seven include: Accidental Aiming Skills -- Britt kills a bandit fleeing on horseback with a single rifle shot from a long distance. When Chico praises it as the best shot he's ever seen, Britt replies that it was the worst - he was aiming for the horse. Also subverted, because the reason that he was aiming at the horse is that they wanted to take one of the bandits alive so they could question him about how strong the bandit force really was. Action Film Quiet Drama Scene -- Vin and Hilario having the page quote conversation in the middle of a firefight. Also Lee's scene in which he wakes from a nightmare and talks about losing his nerve. Adaptation Distillation -- Akira Kurosawa was so pleased with the result, he gave the director, John Sturges, a samurai sword. Adaptation Expansion -- Regarding Calvera, given that the bandits' leader is given zero characterization in Seven Samurai , and only gets about five minutes of total screen time. Affably Evil -- Calvera. Although maybe Faux Affably Evil , its hard to tell. All-Star Cast -- Quite possibly the coolest in the history of cinema: Yul Brynner , Steve McQueen , Charles Bronson , Robert Vaughn , James Coburn , Brad Dexter, and Horst Buchholz are the Seven, and at least five of them went on to become A-list stars, in part thanks to this movie. ( Eli Wallach is no-one to sneeze at, either.) Horst Bucholz didn't become an A-list star in America, but he did become exceptionally popular in European cinema, meaning poor Brad Dexter was the only member of the main cast who didn't become a big star in some way. Anyone Can Die -- It's a western based on a movie by Akira Kurosawa . What'd you expect? Boomerang Bigot -- Chico really hates farmers. This is directly taken from The Seven Samurai film from which The Magnificent Seven was based. There it explains why the seventh member tries so hard to be a Samurai, constantly boasting and showing off before tearfully admitting he came from a family of selfish farmers. Call to Agriculture -- Chico, in spite of explicitly stating in an earlier scene that he had no intention of settling down. Catapult Nightmare -- Lee scrambles across the room in a panic when he awakens from a nightmare. Changed My Mind, Kid -- A couple of times during the Avengers Assemble section, but the best example of the trope is Harry returning for the Final Battle . Chekhov's Gun -- Subverted with Britt's knife-throwing. In the final gunfight he draws the blade -- and is killed before he can throw it. Composite Character -- Chico, whose character combines those of Katsushiro and Kikuchiyo from the original film. The Notable Numeral -- Guess which? Pyrrhic Victory -- Lampshaded, as with the original film, with the whole "only the farmers won" speech. The Quiet One -- Two of them. James Coburn's character 'Britt' (the knife-thrower), with 11 lines total during the 128 minute-long film; and Robert Vaughn's 'Lee' (the gambler), who has a whopping 16 lines. Britt's lines also tend to be short. In his |
Who is the actress who plays the lead in the film based on the computer game Tomb Raider | 10 Actresses Who Could Play Lara Croft in ‘Tomb Raider’ 10 Actresses Who Could Play Lara Croft in ‘Tomb Raider’ Share Comment The genre of films based on video game franchises has had a hard ride to this point – no matter how acclaimed, how beloved, or how profitable the source material may be. But of the few that have managed to gain a strong foothold in the mainstream, even fewer predicted the success of Tomb Raider – which is why it’s unsurprising that a film reboot of the former Angelina Jolie-led series has been in the works for years. But it was only recently that the project gained speed; landing both a production commitment from Warner Bros. and a new writer . With the video game version of Lara Croft being successfully rebooted via a grittier, more emotionally-driven origin story for the famous crypt-crawler, it seems a similar direction is in store for the new movie . That helps narrow down the field for possible leading ladies, while potentially ruling out actresses previously rumored for the part (from Hayley Atwell to Olivia Wilde ). So we’ve done our best to assemble a list of actresses we think could tackle the part of Lady Croft in her early days – and a few alternatives, should the studio follow the previous plan and seek out an established star. Without further ado, read on for our list of 10 Actresses Who Could Play Lara Croft in the new Tomb Raider movie. Lily James She may be best known for roles as refined, bright-eyed young women , but there’s more to actress Lily James than appears at first glance. Having become best known internationally for her turns in Downton Abbey and the upcoming Cinderella , few would need convincing that James is capable of portraying the naive and pampered (even if well-meaning) Lara, which the first chapter of a Tomb Raider origin story would require. Yet James’ role in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies shows she’s willing to take on more… ambitious parts, while giving her valuable experience as a polite-yet-deadly heroine. And her work as a competitive runner in Fast Girls (2012) proves she can pull of the physical aspects of Lara Croft’s character. A bigger-budget, action-oriented film may not be her top priority, but stranger things have happened. Camilla Luddington Actress Camilla Luddington may be the only one on our list who has actually played Lara Croft already, having supplied the vocal and motion performances for the famous heroine in the most recent Tomb Raider video game. But her credits aren’t limited to the digital space – nor the character of the English cave-diver. With roles in everything from Grey’s Anatomy and Californication to True Blood , Luddington has an impressive resume – even without the experience of playing Lady Croft. But if the plan is to tell an origin story like that of the game – and to do it with some speed – then Luddington could be the wisest choice. Having already captured the emotional and physical rise of Lara from an amateur archaeologist, much of the work would be done already. Gemma Arterton While certainly too seasoned to play the ‘immature’ Lara that might be pursued, there’s no question that Gemma Arterton is capable of picking up the banner dropped by Angelina Jolie. After her turn in Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters managed to both charm and thrill in a somewhat disappointing adventure, we were convinced there were few roles Arterton wouldn’t be able to play – Wonder Woman included. True, a role like British socialite Lara Croft may not be too much of a stretch for Arterton. But with a film series carrying this much baggage, casting an actress who makes perfect sense on paper is obviously appealing. That’s assuming the filmmakers are comfortable with introducing an adult Lara, which isn’t necessarily a deal breaker. Tuppence Middleton Though not yet a household name (hard to believe), Tuppence Middleton has had an impressive year. After a variety of small TV and film roles in the UK, Middleton has delivered some notable performances in the past year – notable for very different reasons. First, there was the critically-accl |
In which city is the Pakistan national cricket stadium | National Stadium | Pakistan | Cricket Grounds | ESPN Cricinfo National Stadium 18:59, Fri Dec 30, 2016 (UTC +0500) Records index Profile Karachi, Pakistan's largest and most populous city, presents an interesting and colourful combination of the old and new. The National Stadium became Karachi's fifth and Pakistan's 11th first-class ground. The inaugural first-class match was played at NSK between Pakistan and India on April 21-24, 1955, and it became a fortress of Pakistan cricket. In 34 Tests between that first match and December 2000, Pakistan won 17 and were never beaten. Their only Test defeat on the ground came in the gloom against England in 2000-01. Since then, major terrorist activity, mainly bombings, have meant that non Asian sides have refused to play in the city, and in five years only Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have visited. It is a shame because the spectators are passionate - and noisy - and it is a great place to play and watch. The first ODI at the National Stadium was against West Indies on November 21, 1980, and it went down to the last ball as Gordon Greenidge drove Imran imperiously to the cover boundary with three needed. It has been a far less successful limited-overs venue, with defeats outnumbering victories. In fact, in a little under five years from the start of 1996, Pakistan failed to win on the ground. It also staged a quarter-final match in the 1996-97 World Cup. Cricinfo staff December 2005 |
How many penalty points are incurred for knocking down a fence in a three day event | Rules and scoring of a British Eventing Horse Trial Phase 1 - Dressage The dressage phase, which is held first is made up of an exact sequence of movements, each movement marked out of a maximum score of 10. It is ridden in a semi-enclosed grass arena, which is 20 x 40 for a national ODE, larger (20 x 60m) for an international event. In an ODE, the test is marked by a judge situated at the top, in the middle of the ‘short side' (20m), at marker ‘C'. More than one judge marks an international test, and they are situated at varying points of the arena. The judges are looking for balance, rhythm and suppleness and most importantly, obedience of the horse and like to see it working as one with its rider. The reason for the Dressage test is to demonstrate that the horse and rider have the correct training to perform individual movements in a graceful, controlled, relaxed and precise manner and are prepared for the of the exactness of the Show Jumping and rigours of the Cross Country test to follow. Once the rider and horse have completed their Dressage test, the marks are totted up and any errors of course deducted, which is then converted to penalty points. The marks are converted to a percentage of the maximum possible score, multiplied by the coefficient for that test, then subtracted from 100. Summary of British Eventing Dressage Rules: Following the bell the rider is allowed 45 seconds to enter the ring. Failure to do so ends in elimination. If all four feet of the horse exit the arena during the test, this results in elimination. Errors on course: Phase 2* – Show Jumping Show Jumping tests the technical jumping skills of the horse and rider, including suppleness, obedience, fitness and athleticism. In this phase, 8-20 fences (depending on level of event) are set up in an arena, (usually on grass in Britain). Show jumps can be knocked down, unlike cross country fences and penalties are given for any poles that fall. This phase is also timed, with penalties being given for every second over the time set by the course designer. In an international or 3DE, Eventing Show Jumping tests the fitness and stamina of the horse and rider following the previous day's cross-country test. How do you score a Show Jump round? If a horse knocks down or refuses a fence, it is called a ‘fault'. These faults are added up at the end of the round, and any time penalties added to give the pairing a score for that round. Knocking down an obstacle: 4 penalties First Disobedience (refusal, run-out, circle, stepping backwards): 4 penalties Second disobedience: 8 penalties Exceeding the time allowed: 1 penalty per second Jumping an obstacle in the wrong order: Elimination Error of course not rectified: Elimination A show jump is classed as being knocked down if any part of it has had its height lowered. It is possible therefore to knock out a pole below the top rail and receive no penalties. *ODE only. At an international or 3DE it is reversed and SJ is the final phase Phase 3* – Cross Country Both horse and rider must be in excellent physical shape to complete the cross country test. The horse and rider will have practiced or ‘schooled' over several different types of cross country fences before competing to develop braveness, experience and trust. In Britain there are six levels of affiliated Eventing which cater for all levels of horse and rider, and they range from 80cm Training classes through to 1.20m Advanced classes: Advanced Combinations jump 18-22 fences (BE80, BE90, BE100), more at the higher levels, all designed and built along an outdoor circuit. The fences are solidly built natural objects (logs, stone walls) as well as various other obstacles such as ditches, drop fences and banks and combinations, which test the accuracy and training of the horse and rider. Leading the way on safety in the sport, Britain pioneered the frangible pin system which is fixed to upright rails, allowing part or all of the jump to drop down if hit with enough force. Horse and rider need to finish the course within a certain time limit, or ‘optim |
What is the nearest large town to Ben Nevis | 119 Hotels near Ben Nevis, Fort William, UK. Book your hotel now! - Booking.com You have signed up successfully Shortly, you will receive news about top-rated hotels, irresistible deals and exciting destinations. You're done, you can close this window now. Thank you Your sign-up was successful! We will send you the latest news about our half-price deals. You can always manage your subscriptions by signing in to your account. You're done, you can close this window now. What guests said about Fort William: Anonymous Check with the visitors centre at the base of Ben Nevis what conditions are like, start walking if suitable weather and ask walkers on their return from the mountain of their experience, and remember weather can change at any time during the day for the better or worse, lucky for me it was for the better Check with the visitors centre at the base of Ben Nevis what conditions are like, start walking if suitable weather and ask walkers on their return from the mountain of their experience, and remember weather can change at any time during the day for the better or worse, lucky for me it was for the better. Anonymous Visited loch ness at Fort Augustu and Glefinon viaduct in heavy rain, but missed the cable car ride up Ben Nevis due to bad weather during our stay Visited loch ness at Fort Augustu and Glefinon viaduct in heavy rain, but missed the cable car ride up Ben Nevis due to bad weather during our stay Rose United Kingdom climbing Ben Nevis was the most beautiful and unforgettable day of my life especially walking pitch black without any torch or lights or seeking help from any Mountain Rescue Team,it took 3 hours to climb and took me 6 hours coming down because I injured my knee climbing Ben Nevis was the most beautiful and unforgettable day of my life especially walking pitch black without any torch or lights or seeking help from any Mountain Rescue Team,it took 3 hours to climb and took me 6 hours coming down because I injured my knee...that was pure hell but a very unforgettable moment of my life I just cant believe how I manage to reach down to my hotel in such pain and agony,thanks God I'm back home and preparing back to work next week Anonymous Ben Nevis climb, Steam Train to Malaig, and an easy return trip to Loch Ness Ben Nevis climb, Steam Train to Malaig, and an easy return trip to Loch Ness Karl United Kingdom early May, it has been great conditions for walking up Ben Nevis both times I have been to Fort William twice around the same time of year which was at end of April / early May, it has been great conditions for walking up Ben Nevis both times. Starting at the tourist info centre car park it has been a very busy route both times but well worth the effort at the top. The first accent was into a blizzard at around 900m upwards but the second time was crystal clear Stunning and snow capped. For the last 20 mins to the top it was very very cold ( -5 plus another -5 wind chill) but back at the bottom it was around 14'C so don't be fooled. enjoy! Anonymous If going up Ben Nevis must have correct clothing and footwear and have a reasonable level of fitness as climb and descent can be gruelling for the first time climber If going up Ben Nevis must have correct clothing and footwear and have a reasonable level of fitness as climb and descent can be gruelling for the first time climber . Would not attempt in winter without a professional guide. We began our climb from the Ben Nevis Inn which is a good place to start your climb particularly if it's your first experience of a mountain climb. Popular hotels near Ben Nevis |
Which group accompanied Skinner and Baddeil on the Euro 96 hit Three Lions | Gazza & Three Lions: Shearer’s Euro ’96 | Odd Onion Gazza & Three Lions: Shearer’s Euro ’96 Posted on May 31, 2016 at 7:18 pm by admin in Sports Shearer met Paul Gascoigne at Newcastle’s Tyne Theatre before one of Gazza’s solo talkshows I listened to the ‘Three Lions’ song quite a few times while I was making my documentary about Euro ’96, but not as often as I did during the tournament itself. Paul Gascoigne used to wake us all up every morning at England’s team hotel by opening his bedroom window and playing it on his CD player at full blast. I am not sure the other guests appreciated it as much as we did, but we could always rely on Gazza to keep us entertained. He is not just my old team-mate, he is my friend and he was the first player I went to meet when I began putting the programme together at the end of November last year. It was great to see him in such good form, looking well and laughing and joking. As I expected, he had some classic stories about Euro ’96, including some other tales of what he got up to at the hotel and also how he did not let some of the Scotland players forget the spectacular goal he scored against them at Wembley. <!– Media playback is not supported on this device Paul Gascoigne’s sublime Euro ’96 goal against Scotland That moment – and our famous ‘dentist’s chair’ celebration when I squirted water down his throat – was one of the three things that came up with everyone I met up with to talk about the tournament’s 20th anniversary. The others were our 4-1 win over Holland and the ‘Three Lions’ song, which seemed to have been the soundtrack to everyone’s summer, not just us England players. ‘We were under pressure at the start’ <!– The England team that faced Switzerland in their opening match of Euro ’96 – back row: Paul Ince, Darren Anderton, Gareth Southgate, Steve McManaman, Teddy Sheringham, David Seaman, Alan Shearer. Front row: Paul Gascoigne, Gary Neville, Tony Adams, Stuart Pearce Euro ’96 does not feel like 20 years ago, but it has been great to look back at it all and remember how the momentum built and built until it felt like the whole country was behind us. Things were very different when the tournament started. There had been some incidents during our Far East tour a couple of weeks earlier that saw us heavily criticised by the media – including the original ‘dentist’s chair’ escapade in a Hong Kong nightclub. So we were under pressure because of that, and also because of the expectation on us to perform well on our own patch. Personally, I had something to prove. I ended up as top scorer at Euro ’96 and it was the defining moment in my England career but I had not scored an international goal in 12 matches over 21 months before the tournament started. However, the manager, Terry Venables, did not stop believing in me, and he was the same with every player in his squad. People remember the great team spirit that England team had, and Terry’s man-management skills were a big reason for that. <!– From manager to hotelier – Venables was England boss from 1994 to 1996 but now owns a hotel on the edge of the Font Roja National Park in Spain I went over to Spain to speak to him for the documentary – he and his wife run a little boutique hotel near Alicante so he spends half the year over there. It was great to catch up. He looks back at Euro ’96 as the best time of his managerial career – which says a lot when you consider his time at Barcelona and everything he achieved. ‘Beating the Dutch was when the euphoria kicked in’ We did not actually begin the tournament very well, drawing 1-1 with Switzerland, although I did ease some of the pressure that was on me by scoring. Things started to go our way when we beat Scotland 2-0 but it was only after our final group game, against the Netherlands, that the euphoria really kicked in. That night we beat the Dutch 4-1 at Wembley is probably my favourite memory of Euro ’96. It was the biggest and best atmosphere I experienced in an England shirt and it was also the most complete team performance I was part of for my country – everyone was a |
A serenade is played in the evening what is it's morning equivalent | ONLINE MUSICAL DICTIONARY OF TERMS Musical Dictionary:Italian Musical Terms and the Definitions in Their English Equivalents A a - for, at, in, etc. ab (german) Off Used in organ music a ballata ( Italian) In the style of a ballad Abandon (French) Without restraint a battuta (Italian) As beaten, in strict time Abbandonatamente (Italian) vehemently, violently Abbandono With a passionate expression; even at a reckless abandon Abblellire (Italian) To embellish with ornaments Abellimento (Italian) A decoration, an ornamentaor embellishment Abendmusik (German) Evening or Night Music Abgestossen (German) Detached, struck off or in a staccato like manner Abkurzung (German) Abridgment, an abbreviation Abnehmend ( German ) Diminishing Abrege (French) Abridgment, also the trackers of an organ Abstossen ( German ) Similiar in manner of performance to staccato Abwechselnd (German) Alternating, changing. In organ playing alternately In chior singing, antiphonally, in dance music, Change of Movements a cappella -- unaccompanied vocal music a capriccio - in a capricious style accelerando - gradually getting quicker Accarezzevole (It.) Blandishing; in a persuasive and caressing manner. Accelerando (It.) Accelerating the time; gradually Increasing the velocity of the movement. Accelerato (It,) Accelerated; increased rapidity. Accent. A strcss or emphasis upon a certain note or passage to mark its position in the measure, or its relative importance in regard to the composition. Accento (It.) Accent or emphasis laid upon certain notes. Accentuare (It.) To accentuate; to mark with an accent. Accessory notes. Those notes situated one degree above, and one degree below the principal note of a turn. The upper note of a trill is also called the accessory or auxiliary note. Acciaccato (It.) Brusquely, forcibly. Acciaccatura (It.) A very short grace note; an accessory note placed before A the principal note, which latter takes the accent. The acciaccatura is distinguished by a light diagonal line through note hook. Accidentals. Sharps, flats, naturals, introduced apart from the signature. Accidental chords. Chords containing one or more notes foreign to their proper harmony. Accompaniment. The secondary Parts or voices that accompany the principal parts or voices in any form of composition. Most accompaniments are necessary to the general effect, but some are ad lib. and can be omitted. Accompaniments, Additional, are parts added to a composition by an editor, generally to supply the place of an obsolete instrument. Accopiato (It.) Bound, tied, joined together. adagietto - slow but some what faster then adagio adagio - very slow ad libitum - at the performer's liberty A due 'by two' or both performers, as opposed to solo or soloist affabile - in a pleasing manner affettuoso - affectionate, with tender warmth affrettando - hurrying, or in a quickening tempo agitato - excited, excitedly, agitated Aigu - shrill, or high pitched Air - a melody or tune, a song, a 17th or 18th century instrumental composition Alborada - a Spanish instrumental serenade al fine - to the end, generally after a repetition Aliquot strings - piano strings which are placed above normal piano strings. these additional strings produce a sympathetic resonating sound once strings are struck by the piano hammers. The normal percussive quality of the piano develops an unusual combination using this technique. al, alla, alle - to the - in the style of alla breve - in cut time , used as a tempo sign, a C with a slash though it, for quick duple time in which the half note is given one beat instead of the usual two. allargando - gradually slower and broader allegretto - slightly slower than allegro allegro - lively, rather quick allegro giusto - quick, with exactness allegro moderato - moderately quick Alleluia - Hebrew terminology is hallelujah, which is translated in english into "praise the Lord". This is generally used in liturgical music and hymns. Alphorn - a long wooden horn which is still in use by the alpine herdsmen of Switzerland and other regions in Europe. |
What was the first symphony to include trombones | About Beethoven: Trombone in a symphony orchestra by Avashai Kallai... Ludwig van Beethoven's website - A. Adagio maestoso-Allegro spiritoso (E-flat 4/4 sonata form). B. Marche: Grave (E-flat 4/4). C. Fugue: Adagio maestoso-Allegro (E-flat 4/4). [29] The second movement, a "Trauermarsch," and the third movement, a "Double Fugue," are taken from Eggert's Funeral Cantata for Duke Fredrik Adolf. [30] Interesting here is the use of three trombones.� In French music at that time, a single trombone often doubled a bass line, totally denuded of any rhythmic or melodic significance, and only during loud tutti passages.� If the bass line displayed any thematic importance or technical difficulties, the trombone doubled another simpler line.� In contemporary Austrian music, on the other hand, three trombones frequently doubled the strings or the woodwinds, in unison or an octave below, often playing intricate rhythms and ornate passages. [31] Eggert's trombone writing is unusual in that he shunned the French and the Austrian practices.� Unlike French composers, Eggert wrote rhythmic and articulate trombone parts, and he took advantage of the instrument's wide dynamic span, from ppp to ff.� Unlike Austrian composers, he abstained from continuous doubling and florid writing.� This E-flat Major Symphony was avant-garde.� Many of its tonalities and symphonic effects came to be commonplace by the end of the nineteenth century.� Eggert's orchestration was as masterful and imaginative as Beethoven's. [32] An LP recording of Eggert's E-flat Major Symphony made by the Sandviken Orchestra, under the direction of Per Engstrom, was issued by the Swedish Discophile Society (SLT 33272) in 1985. [33] The Swedish Royal Court Orchestra Except in Austria and southern Germany, [34] competent trombonists were rare commodities in continental Europe and England during the eighteenth century and the first decade of the nineteenth century. [35] � By 1685, the trombone virtually disappeared in England and France.� In London of 1738, Georg Frederic Handel scored three trombones in two oratorios, Saul and Israel in Egypt. �Since there were no trombones in England at that time, it is presumed that Handel exploited visiting trombonists, possibly from Germany.� Shortly afterward, he discarded a trombone movement-a "Dead March"-from yet another oratorio; evidently, the foreign trombonists had left the British capital in the meantime.� Even as late as 1784, the organizers of the Handel Commemorations were faced with a dilemma: no trombones and no trombonists. [36] � Eventually, they did find six German musicians in the king's military band who could play tenor, bass, and contrabass trombones.� In 1774, it was Christoph Willibald Gluck, in Parisian productions of his operas Iphigenia in Aulis and Orpheus and Eurydice, who reintroduced trombones to France. He utilized German trumpeters and hornists, already living and working in Paris, who were able to double on the trombone. [37] ����� Around 1810, a handful of European orchestras started to hire trombonists.� The Royal Orchestra of Berlin, the Frankfurt Opera Orchestra, and the Grand Opera of Paris listed three trombonists each at that time.� Other orchestras slowly followed suit, but most had no need for trombones on a regular basis until around 1840. [38] ��� There was one amazing exception: The Swedish |
Which rowing club stages the Henley Regatta | Junior rowing history made at Henley - worldrowing.com Junior rowing history made at Henley 02 July 2012 History was made at Henley Royal Regatta, in Great Britain this year, as junior girls raced down the booms for the first the time in the quadruple sculls. SHARE In the absence of the majority of Olympic-bound crews, American universities ruled the eights events, and under-23 crews aiming for the World Rowing Under 23 Championships in Trakai, Lithuania in just over a week’s time also shone. Alice White, Pippa Birch and Jo Unsworth of Henley Rowing Club celebrate after winning the final of the Junior Women's Quadruple Sculls during the final day of the 2012 Henley Royal Regatta Henley Rowing Club became the first junior women to win at Henley Royal Regatta in the Junior Women’s Quadruple Sculls and they did it in style on their home stretch of water. They beat Canford School, Great Britain by 2 ½ lengths in the final on Sunday in a time of 8:44. In the men’s eights events, the elite Grand Challenge Cup and the intermediate Ladies Challenge Plate were both won by American crews, the Grand itself being an all-American final. California Rowing Club dismissed Brown University by 1 ¼ lengths in the final of the elite eights whilst in a thrilling race in the Ladies Challenge Plate, Havard University rowed through Leander Club in the dying metres to win by just one foot in a time of 6:33, at time three seconds faster than the elite event. Australian crews will be very happy with a hat-trick of victories in elite events. It was a down-under battle in the men’s four, the Stewards Challenge Cup, as under-23 crews representing Australia and New Zealand faced each other. Australia got the advantage early on, and won by 2/3 of a length over the Kiwis, representing Waiariki Rowing Club. The Australian women’s quadruple sculls, who are also the under-23 crew competing in Trakai, saw off the Olympic women’s crew from The Netherlands with considerable ease, leading from the start to win with an official verdict of “easily”. The third trophy was won in the men’s quadruple sculls, the Queen Mother Challenge Cup, against the Canadian club Victoria City Rowing Club by a small margin of 2/3 of a length. Members of the Havard University Crew celebrate winning The Ladies' Challenge Plate during the fifth day of the 2012 Henley Royal Regatta The Princess Royal Challenge Cup, the women’s single sculls, was contested by a field of talent, including Sanita Puspure of Ireland, the only Irish boat to have qualified for the Olympic Rowing Regatta, under-23 Estonian Kaisa Pajusalu and Italy’s Laura Schiavone, as well as lightweights Imogen Walsh of Great Britain and Alice McNamara of Australia. However it was Isolda Penney of Canada, who last competed internationally in 2010, who took the honours, dispensing Puspure on Saturday in the semifinal, and winning the final on Sunday “easily” against Pajusalu. In the Diamond Sculls, the men’s single sculls, Peter Lambert of South Africa took home the honours, beating Graeme Thomas in the final. Thomas is part of the GB Rowing Team, and recently finished fourth at the third stage of the 2012 Samsung World Rowing Cup series, whilst Lambert finished eighth at the second stage of the Samsung World Rowing Cup. British under-23 sculler Jonathan Walton put in a good performance to make the semifinals on Saturday to be thwarted by Thomas, whilst Andrew Campbell was beaten by Lambert at the same stage. The men’s pair was contested by several crews who have not qualified for the Olympic Games including Michael Blomquist and James Koven of the United States of America, Daniel Ritchie and Tom Broadway of Great Britain and France’s Michael Molina and Benjamin Lang. Molina and Lang, who had an extraordinary race with Ritchie and Broadway in the semifinal to make the final, beat Greece’s Konstantinos Christomanos and Apostolos Lampridi to win the Silver Goblets and Nickalls’ Challenge Cup “easily”. The women’s eight event, the Remenham Challenge Cup, was won by a senior development crew from Western Rowing Club, Canada. |
Which insects live in formicaries | Ants Are The World's True Conquerors. Here's Why. Image Source: Flickr Sorry, insect haters: the ankle-biting ants you’ve likely grown to loathe over the years are not only a necessary component of the global ecosystem, but are as old as dinosaurs, more numerous than you ever thought, and even “slave” masters. Over 12,000 known species of ants can be found around the world, with many others presumed to exist, but not yet discovered. Thanks to human migration, home for an ant is just about anywhere, save for Antarctica and a few small islands. Most of them, like the Argentinian ant, have spread from their origins in South America to the rest of the world. These petite world travelers have been populating the Earth since the mid-Cretaceous period, when they crawled alongside dinosaurs. Unlike their giant lizard counterparts, though, ants have not only survived on into the present, but thrived. Currently, the living population of ants at any time across the world is believed to total 10,000,000,000,000,000, or ten thousand trillion ants. Image Source: Flickr Given their survival and organizational skills — some of which recall human society — ants offer themselves as subjects of intense and varied research. “Ants live in structured and organized societies, as other animals like termites, bees and wasps do”, says Dr. Luis Herrera, Zoology Professor at the Universidad de Navarra, in Spain. These insects work and live socially, creating colonies — also called formicaries — that can host millions of individuals. Ants work differently pending their species, but typically each colony will have soldiers, workers, queens (which have the same function of queen wasps: to lay eggs), and drones (male ants that exist for the sole purpose of reproduction). This labor division has also been observed in the way they feed the larvae: some ants bring food into the colony, others move the food to the feeders, and lastly, the feeders feed the larvae. All of this sounds very sophisticated, and it is. That is, of course, if we forget the fact that ants occasionally steal larvae and young ants from other colonies to make them work at their own colony. That’s modern-day ant slavery. |
What is the collective noun for grasshoppers | What is a group of grasshoppers called? What is a group of grasshoppers called? Collective Noun for Grasshoppers The collective noun for grasshoppers is the word you would use to describe a group of grasshoppers. We have identified the following word(s) that you could call a group of grasshoppers: cloud swarm Used in a sentence, you could say "Look at the cloud of grasshoppers", where "cloud" is the collective noun that means group. As you can see, you simply substitute the word "group" with one of the collective nouns on our list above when describing a group of grasshoppers. |
What is the more common name for the insect called a devil's coach horse | Devil's coach horse | Buglife Home > About Bugs > Devil's coach horse Devil’s coach horse (Ocypus olens) © Ben Hamers Devil's coach horse Fast facts Latin name: Ocypus olens Notable feature: Long-bodied, uniformly black beetle with an extended exposed powerful abdomen with shortened wing cases Rarity in UK: Rare / Common Devil’s coach horse (Ocypus olens) © Ben Hamers These aggressive, carniverous predators are commonly found across the UK and Europe in a variety of habitats. The Devil’s Coach Horse can sometimes be mistaken for an earwig but when threatened its scorpion-like posture will give the game away! The Devil’s Coach Horse belongs to the Rove Beetle family, called the Staphylinidae which are sometimes referred to as the ‘Staphs’ for short. There are approximately 1000 species of rove beetle (given this name as they are constantly on the move) found in the UK which amounts to roughly a quarter of all British beetles. Read more The Devil’s Coach Horse is the largest of the rove beetles and can reach a length of around 28mm. Typical to this family, the Devil’s Coach Horse is a long-bodied, uniformly black beetle with an extended exposed powerful abdomen with shortened wing cases (elytra). Although able to fly its wings are rarely used. The beetle is common in the UK and is found throughout Europe. It also inhabits parts of Australasia and the Americas but it is not native to these areas having been introduced. The Devil’s Coach Horse occupies a wide range of habitats requiring damp conditions and is common in woods, hedgerows, meadows, parks and gardens, being seen between April and October. It is also known to make its way indoors now and then, particularly in older properties. 3,2,1....Fight! If you have crossed paths with the Devil’s Coach Horse you may have seen it adopt its typical defensive pose where it raises the rear end of its body and opens its fierce jaws, similar to that of a scorpion. A tad on the aggressive side perhaps but it is only because its feeling threatened! If it continues to feel threatened though it can emit a foul smell from its abdomen area (‘olens’ meaning smell) via a pair of white glands; can excrete an unpleasant fluid from its mouth and rear; and it’s fair to say that its bite may hurt a little! Jaws of the invertebrate world During the day the Devil’s Coach Horse usually rests amongst and under stones and logs but it is at night that this carnivorous, nocturnal predator comes out to feed on slugs, worms, spiders, woodlice, a range of other invertebrates and carrion (dead items). For its size the Devil’s Coach Horse has very large jaws (mandibles) which it uses to catch and cut its prey. With the help of its front legs the food is then turned into a ball like shape (bolus) which is chewed, passing through the beetles’ digestive system a number of times until it becomes liquefied and finally digested. Little Devils - carnivorous young that live underground.. Devil’s Coach Horse mate in autumn and a female will lay a single egg two to three weeks later in a damp, dark habitat such as leaf litter or moss. After around 30 days the larva will emerge, living mainly underground. As with their parents, Devil’s Coach Horse larvae are carnivorous feeding on a variety of other invertebrates; possess powerful jaws to catch and consume their prey; and can even adopt the threatened display of a raised tail and open jaws. The larva goes through three successive growth stages (instars). The third and final larval stage is reached after approximately 150 days when it is between 20 – 26mm in length. It is at this stage that pupation begins and an adult beetle emerges about 35 days later. It emerges fully formed but needs to stay inactive for a few hours to allow its wings to dry out before they can be folded beneath the wing case (elytra). If the weather conditions are mild adults can remain active and survive a second winter. Alternatively they will burrow underground and hibernate until the following March. What’s in a name? As far back as the Middle Ages this species has been associat |
What disease is carried by bark beetles | Bark Beetles and Symbiotic Fungi - MicrobeWiki Bark Beetles and Symbiotic Fungi From MicrobeWiki, the student-edited microbiology resource This student page has not been curated. Contents Introduction Bark Beetle galleries in wood. Photo taken by Deborah Bell, Smithsonian Institution. A symbiotic relationship is held between bark beetles and fungi . This interaction has been known to be devastating to forest stands all over the world. Fungi in this interaction lead to the devastating effects in certain arboreal species. There have been many important studies and research performed in order to understand and perhaps to prevent or contain the spread of certain diseases to valued tree stands. Bark beetles destroy stands of trees every year by having a symbiotic relationship with fungi. These fungi are devastating to the health of the tree. Not only are the bark beetles, fungi, and trees involved but also the microorganisms that break down the organic matter left by the dead trees. This interaction affects humans as well. We spend millions of capital in order to preserve and protect stands of trees we hold dear. For example, $10.4 million was spent in 2010 to control the bark beetle outbreak in lodgepole pine stands. Biological Interaction The interaction between bark beetles, fungi, and species of trees a specific interaction. Each species affects another either positively (beetles to fungi) or negatively (beetles and fungi to species of trees). Mutualism Mutualism occurs between two organisms when they both mutually benefit from interacting with one another [1] . Bark beetles transport the fungi to new trees and the symbiotic fungi protect the beetles by preventing the tree from decimating the bark beetle larvae population. Parasitism Parasitism happens when one individual harms another in order to benefit from the interaction. The bark beetles and fungi both utilize the protection and resources within the tree without offering anything back except death and destruction. Microbial populations The interaction between bark beetles and symbiotic fungi not only affect the host plant they are occupying but also microbial populations. When the bark beetles burrow and reside in the host tree they are increasing surface area where other microbes, pathogens, and insects can have a deleterious effect. The interaction between bark beetles and symbiotic fungi is a harmonious interaction. Furthermore, allowing other organisms access to the inside of the tree is a positive influence to those microbial populations. Ecological effects This interaction between the bark beetles and the symbiotic fungi eventually leads to the death of the tree, then the beetles and fungi move on to their next host. There are ecological consequences to an unregulated population of bark beetles and their symbiotic fungi. However, there are some positive effects . Ecologically the continued destruction of types of species of trees can affect the surrounding habitats in that there is less water uptake by a diseased tree, when a tree perishes then it provides an available food source for bacteria and fungi in the environment. This cycle aids in the development of younger trees that are then allowed to grow and take the place of the affected trees. Niche Bark beetles have been creating mazes in trees for a long while. These bark beetles live in the dead phloem tissues of trees. Most bark beetles live in dead or decaying trees, however some are known to actively penetrate healthy trees, such as the mountain pine beetle (Dendroctonus ponderosae) . Female bark beetles burrow into mature trees, signal males, mate, and then deposit their eggs deep within the tree’s tissue. After entering the tree the beetles transport the fungi on structures called mycangia . When bark beetles attack trees that are healthy, these trees may produce resin or latex as a defense. Elm Trees Elm populations were devastated on the University of Illinois Quad in the 1950's. Photo taken by Alumni Association, University of Illinois. In Elm trees, bark beetles spread the fungi during mating. Wit |
On a bottle of drink what does A.b.v mean | Decoding Beer Labels: 5 Terms Every Beer Drinker Should Know | Serious Eats Decoding Beer Labels: 5 Terms Every Beer Drinker Should Know 14 [Photo: Drew Lazor] Last week, we looked at a collection of confounding brewing terms that were likely to befuddle the thirsty beginner. With a better hold on the language of brewing, it's time to move on to the language of marketing. When you're staring at a sixpack or bomber of beer at your local bottle shop, you might encounter some unfamiliar phrases. Here are five essential terms you should know. Bottle Conditioned Bottle conditioned is brewer-speak to describe a beer that is naturally carbonated. Prior to packaging, beer is allowed to ferment until the yeast is totally satiated, having eaten all the sugars it can. To bottle condition the beverage, brewers bottle the beer with a bit more sugar for that yeast to munch on. They use a pre-calculated dose that is just the right amount to produce carbon dioxide to be absorbed as carbonation without overpressurizing or worse, blowing up, the bottle. (Nobody wants your beer to explode.) The alternative to bottle conditioning is called force carbonation, in which carbon dioxide is injected into the finished beer without an additional fermentation. Some beer purists believe that bottle conditioning is indisputably the best way to carbonate beer—arguments in support of the process tout its ability to produce a more pleasant (fine and soft) carbonation, consume oxygen in the bottle's headspace, and develop character over time. Dry Hopped [ Photo: Wes Rowe ] This is an odd one—aren't all hops dried before they are used in beer? With rare, seasonal exceptions , that is exactly correct. But ignore that for a minute. Dry hopping refers not to the condition of the hops themselves, but how they are used. It means that the brewers are adding hops after fermentation. At this point, the hops are not boiled and thus, the acids held within the flower do not release their potent bitterness. They do, however, release their flavorful and aromatic oils, which will make your beer taste extra juicy, grassy, lush, or floral, depending on the hop variety. IPAs, pale ales, and other hop-driven styles have always used this technique, but brewer experimentation has pushed its presence into the full range of beer styles. Gypsy Brewer Dann Paquette of Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project [ Photo: Christopher Lehault ] This arguably-offensive term refers to an increasingly common symbiotic relationship in the beer world. Most established brewers aren't using their expensive brewing equipment 24/7. Other brewers are just getting into the biz and can't afford or don't want to buy all that pricey stainless steel. See where I'm going with this? The brick and mortar breweries can get a little extra cash flowing in by renting out their brew kettles and fermentation space, and those other brewers can get their beers to market without insane overhead. Without the permanence of a physical address, many of these brewers make beer wherever they can, often embracing a nomadic lifestyle...hence the gypsy nomenclature. Some of these folks, like Massachusetts' Pretty Things, have adopted the alternative name "tenant brewer" to avoid rubbing folks the wrong way. IBU I'm often asked what IBU stands for, and feel bad giving the answer. "International Bitterness Units" doesn't really tell you all that much about what that number on your bottle really means, does it? IBUs, when you get down to it, are simply a measure in parts per million of the isomerized alpha acid content in beer. Oh jeez, this isn't getting any easier. To make it short and sweet: IBUs are a measure of how hoppy a beer is. But that doesn't tell the whole story. Perceived bitterness depends on way more than just how many hops are thrown into the kettle. The sweetness and alcohol level of a beer, for example, plays a huge role in the end bitterness of that beer. Two beers, both with 35 IBUs, can taste bracingly bitter or not at all. So really "International Bitterness Units" is a bit of a misnomer. In fact, as a meas |
What flavour is the liqueur Tia Maria | Tia Maria Archives - Mix That Drink Mix That Drink Jack’s Grand Ball drink recipe, featuring Jack Honey The Jack's Grand Ball cocktail is a Mix That Drink original built around Jack Honey. To it, I added a touch of Tia Maria, Grand Marnier and a dash or two of Fee Brothers Aztec Chocolate Bitters. The result is something like an orange mocha with strong hints of honey. My regular readers are probably thinking, "Aw, man, here she goes again with the … [Read more...] March Rain Cocktail The March Rain Cocktail is something I created one rainy evening in March, hence the name. I started with sweet liqueurs, which is unusual for me since I generally don't love sweet cocktails, but it ended up not so sweet, with an even less sweet version that's just as tasty. I started with the Tia Maria and Canton Ginger Liqueur, wondering how they'd … [Read more...] Branca Menta ‘Hopper The Branca Menta Hopper started out as a re-imagining of the classic Grasshopper recipe with the sample bottle of Branca Menta which the Fernet company had sent me. But by the time I finished developing the recipe, I wasn't sure how much it even resembled the original. You can make a Grasshopper with Branca Menta in place of the creme de menthe, so … [Read more...] Road Streaker The Road Streaker cocktail isn't as cloyingly sweet as you'd expect from glancing at the ingredients. Three liqueurs make up nearly two ounces of the drink. But the other ounces are vodka and heavy cream, which cut the sweetness considerably. This is a great drink for when you want to enjoy the flavors of the liqueurs - creme de peche, frangelico and … [Read more...] Tiatip Layered Cocktail Recipe The Tiatip is a layered cocktail with just two ingredients: Tia Maria and Bailey's, in equal parts. This cocktail looks so elegant, with its layered of black and cream. Don't be intimidated by the "layered" part. You can pour this drink more easily than you might think. Just be sure to use a pourer on your Bailey's bottle, and to pour slowly against … [Read more...] Cary Grant cocktail The Cary Grant cocktail got its name because it's supposedly something Cary Grant drank. It combines lime juice with equal parts coffee liqueur and vodka. Lime and sweet coffee, of course, make for an interesting flavor combination: a sour, a sweet and a bitter. The vodka mellows it all out so everything plays nicely together. This drink is strangely … [Read more...] Velvet Hammer The next time you're looking to knock yourself out but wishing it could be painless, use a Velvet Hammer. This drink packs more alcohol than you think, given its smooth, sweet, creamy taste. The Velvet Hammer looks a lot like a White Russian, and they do both use a coffee liqueur and creamer. But the Velvet Hammer includes an equal part of Cointreau, … [Read more...] Iguana The Iguana sounds like a variation on a Margarita recipe until you get to the call for Tia Maria. That's a little different. And the result will surprise you. It's just a hint of dark espresso liqueur flavor against delicious sweetened lemon, with tequila and vodka for the base. Imagine something like deep, dark chocolate with lemon, with hints of agave … [Read more...] |
From which fruit is the French drink Calvados made | Calvados | Spirits Calvados Calvados, a French brandy, is typically derived from the most innocent of sources, apples. But beware: overindulge in this fruit-flavored spirit and you may be in for a whopping hangover. The History of Calvados Apple Brandy Calvados hails from the French region of Normandy and takes its name from the French area most notable for its production. Calvados, or as the locals would call it, “el calvados,” is a potent form of brandy made through a two-part process called “double distillation.” After distillation, the liquid is then aged in oak barrels for upwards of two years, resulting in a brandy with a nearly 40 percent alcohol content. Calvados enjoys a long and rich history. Locals have been distilling liquor from cider in Normandy since at least the mid 1500s. Although the drink is most often made from apples, it can also be produced from pears. Calvados apple brandy is not as popular in the United States as its high brow cousin, cognac. In fact, only about 200,000 bottles of calvados are sold in the U.S., compare each year, as compared to the 40 million bottles of cognac consumed. How to Drink Calvados Apple Brandy As with any specialty drink, there are several ways to get the most enjoyment from drinking Calvados. Some tips to keep in mind are: An old Normandy tradition serves up Calvados between courses midway through a meal, as opposed to what we consider the more common before or after dinner drink. Calvados can be consumed dry, on ice or as an ingredient in other drinks. Traditional Normandy recipes add calvados and cream to pork and mussel dishes. Recipes for Calvados Apple Brandy There”s no need to take our word for the wonderful flavor of calvados. Taste the French apple brandy yourself with the following three recipes, one creamy and slightly decadent and the other two served up with a bit of zest. Calvados Cream |
What term is used by wine buffs to describe the aroma of wine | Glossary of wine terms Acetic Acid A volatile organic acid often encountered in food, this is the main acid responsible for the flavour of vinegar. From this you'll have gathered that it is not a desirable component of wine. If you leave a bottle of wine open for a couple of weeks, a bug called Acetobacter will turn the alcohol into acetic acid, and you'll have vinegar. Acid Used as an adjective to describe sharp or sour flavours. Acidity is a vital component of wine: it helps red wines keep their colour and gives white wines their balance. Too much acidity, and a wine is tart and unpleasant; too little and the wine is 'flabby' and uninteresting. Grapes start out with high concentrations of organic acids which then disappear as the grapes ripen; consequently, in warm regions it is common practice to add acids to the unfermented grape juice to counter the lack of them in the grapes. In contrast, winemakers from wretchedly cool areas, such as parts of Germany and the UK, often have to deacidify. (see also: article on acidity is the key ) Ageing Wine is one of the few foodstuffs that can improve with age, and this is also one of its key fascinations. The longevity of different types of wine is a complex and inexact science: real wine bore territory! Given good cellaring conditions (cool, stable temperature is key among these) fine red wines will improve for many years after release, as will Vintage Ports and certain sweet and dry white wines; indeed, some wine styles (such as classed growth clarets from a good vintage) only begin to show what they are capable of after a decade in the cellar. But most everyday wines are best drunk on release. Alcohol Commonly used term for ethyl alcohol or ethanol, C2H5OH. It is the product of the fermentation of sugars by yeast. It doesn't taste of anything, but has profound biological effects, which most wine drinkers are no doubt familiar with. As well as the acute effects of alcohol on the nervous system (i.e. drunkenness), the products of alcohol metabolism also have effects on the body. The pathway of alcohol metabolism in the body involves the progressive oxidation of alcohol to acetate via acetaldehyde, the toxic molecule largely responsible for hangovers. Alsace Don't be put off by the shape of the bottle! Alsace, in northwest France, produces some delicious full flavoured white wines from grape varieties such as Gew�rztraminer, Tokay Pinot Gris, Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Blanc and Sylvaner. Although these wines aren't cheap, they are generally good value because quality is often high. This is the only region of France that routinely labels wines by grape variety. (see also: tasting notes on Alsace wines ) Appellation Contr�l�e The French are great bureaucrats, and a wine with Appellation Contr�l�e (AOC) on the label will have had to have met a whole host of regulations regarding grape variety, maximum yield, minimum ageing and so on. However, this doesn't mean that what is in the bottle will necessarily be of any interest. (see also: article on appellations as brands ) Argentina Ranking fifth in the list of global producers, Argentina produces a lot of wine, most of it destined for the thirsty locals. As the attention of producers has turned to the more fussy export markets, there has been an increased planting of better varieties and a general increase in quality. Watch out for gutsy reds from the Malbec grape, which thrives in Argentina, and also aromatic whites from the indigenous Torront�s variety. (see also: tasting notes of Argentinean wines ) Aroma The smell of a wine. Fussy wine pros sometimes distinguish between aroma (the smell of young wines) and bouquet (more complex whiffs that come from bottle age). Assemblage A French term for the process of making a wine by blending the component parts. In old world wine regions this might mean mixing together different barrels containing wine from portions of the same vineyard; in Australia it might involve blending wines from regions thousands of miles apart. Astringent Unflattering tasting term describing an unpleasant, dry, mout |
What was the name of the monk who first produced sparkling wine | Sparkling Wine vs. Champagne | The Wine Company Sparkling Wine vs. Champagne Posted by Jason Kallsen on December 6, 2012 in Champagne , Sparkling wine | 17 comments If you're new to The Wine Company, you may want to subscribe to our RSS feed to stay on top of new releases, special announcements, and more. Thanks for visiting! As we roll into the holiday season, we are preparing to hear more of the **pop-pop-pop** of sparkling wine bottles being opened. A question that comes up often is this: what is the difference between “Sparkling Wine” and “Champagne”? We have the easy and short answer for you, but also a longer education on the winemaking process and different styles of sparkling wine. The easy and short answer: A sparkling wine should only be called Champagne if it comes from the region of Champagne, France. Period. Some California producers still attach the word Champagne to their products, but when you think about this it’s odd: if somebody in France produced a wine called “Napa Valley Merlot” it wouldn’t make any sense, would it? Well, a “Champagne” produced just north of San Francisco is just as guilty. In other words, all Champagne is sparkling wine, but not all sparkling wine is Champagne. (And not all producers are created equally … we have a love affair with our Grower-Producers in particular.) A deeper Sparkling Wine education: Sparkling wine is made by taking the simple formula for fermentation (sugar + yeast = alcohol and CO2), and not allowing the resulting gas to escape. When you ferment wine in a closed or sealed environment, the CO2 returns into the wine, only to be released in the form of tiny bubbles after opening. A fine example of the term “Champagne” NOT being used correctly. The story of how this all started is attributed to the monk Dom Perignon (1638-1715), but in reality it was probably discovered slowly over time by many monks in the Champagne region. Why Champagne? Because it’s cold there … not Minnesota cold , but definitely chilly. These cold temperatures, coupled with deep cellars and lack of insulation, made for a problem: fermentations would begin but would soon shut down due to the cold. Without knowing exactly what was happening, the wines would be bottled. The following Spring, as the tulips were blooming and the temperature in the cellar was rising, fermentation would kick back into gear. With nowhere for the CO2 to escape, it returned to the wine, eventually building up and proceeding to blow the corks out from the bottles. It was here, as the legend goes, that brother Perignon caught the wine in his glass and proclaimed “Come quick! I am tasting stars!” Today’s methods of making Sparkling Wine are more controlled, but the chemistry is the same. Because this winemaking method was developed in Champagne, and the original rules surrounding the making of this wine belong to that region, we should think of Champagne in terms of a geographical place as opposed to a winemaking style. “Sparkling Wine” is made throughout the world. We’ve had incredible examples recently from Tasmania, Austria, and Oregon. There are also many bubblies produced in France but outside of the Champagne zone, including gems made under the “Cremant” designation. But there is only one true Champagne, from the beautiful region near Paris, France, that brings us producers such as Pierre Gimonnet and Gaston Chiquet . Soon we will be posting details on other bubbly designations, including Prosecco, Cava, Cremant, and more to help you with your holiday shopping and meal planning. Keep following our blog for updates and more sparkling education. |
The Holy Loch is an inlet on which Scottish river | Holy Loch Port, Glasgow attractions. Contact / About Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow, renowned for its culture, architecture, fashion and hospitality, is an exciting and vibrant destination to a journey of extraordinary beauty. On your way to Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, you will enjoy a journey of extraordinary beauty. There are five picturesque lochs on the way, each with a character of its own, taking you from the sea at the Firth of Clyde to fresh water lochs in the heart of the Highlands and up-river to the city of Glasgow. Begin your tour at the Holy Loch, which carves into the northern shores of the Firth of Clyde, with its stunning mountain backdrop. The Holy Loch’s deep water and sheltered position, coupled with its strategic importance on the edge of Europe, attracted the US Navy to establish a base here between 1961 and 1992. The narrow tranquil waters of Loch Eck, with its tree-clad slopes, lead you northward to the long sea arm of Loch Fyne, which reaches far into the mountains of Argyll. Leaving Loch Fyne behind, you climb through spectacular glens and by rushing torrents, finally dropping to aptly named Loch Long, another narrow inlet of the sea. Briefly rounding the northern end of the loch to the village of Arrochar, you can look back at the dramatic “Arrochar Alps”. Within a few minutes you will cut east through the hills to the village of Tarbet on the banks of Loch Lomond, with its romantic associations with King Robert the Bruce and folk hero and outlaw, Rob Roy MacGregor. The magnificent Ben Lomond dominates the famous “bonny banks” of Loch Lomond. Soon you will overlook the upper reaches of the River Clyde on your way to the City of Glasgow. Rich in style and culture, Glasgow, Scotland’s biggest city, is a revelation to its growing number of visitors. Its blend of internationally acclaimed museums and galleries, stunning architecture, vibrant nightlife, fabulous shopping and top class wining and dining prove irresistible. At the heart of Glasgow, George Square and the spectacular City Chambers – centre of local government in Glasgow – are surrounded by lively streets, peopled by shoppers, office workers and visitors, and enhanced by many tranquil, leafy parks. |
On which river is Maidstone | The River Medway - Visit Maidstone The River Medway You are here: Things To Do > The River Medway The River Medway TripAdvisor Natural Feature The River Medway provides the perfect setting to unwind, relax and enjoy the Kent countryside. The River itself runs from between East Grinstead and Forest Row in East Sussex, through the High Weald, around the Hartfield and Groombridge areas, on to Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge, then to Yalding and Maidstone and finally joining the Thames Estuary between Sheerness and the Isle of Grain. Through history this has been a major trading route for Maidstone and until the introduction of the bridges and locks, the horseway was also one of the few crossing points. This can still be found between the College of Priests and All Saints Church. The Millennium Footbridge enables walkers to cross safely without getting their feet wet. The River Medway is now more recreational rather than a trading route but nevertheless is for its entire length an interesting and magical place to explore. This can be done in a variety of ways: Exploring by boat The Kentish Lady runs from Maidstone on either three hour trips taking in Allington and East Farleigh or alternatively, on some days, just the short journey to Allington. If you want to explore with your family and at your own pace then a boat from Allington Belle day hire can take up to eight people and you can go for two hours or all day, depending on what suits you. Driving instruction is given prior to departure and these small boats can go as far as Tonbridge. If you want to be closer to the water and quieter then maybe taking in a canoe safari is a good choice. Here you intermingle with the wildlife in their habitat and you will find amazing flora and fauna whilst quietly paddling your own canoe. Canoes can go even further up the river than Tonbridge. Exploring on foot If you don’t want to get on the water then some excellent footpaths run next to the River Medway and into the surrounding countryside, often making circular walks taking in tea rooms or pubs for that essential refreshment along the way. The valley which the River Medway runs through is scenic and changes the whole way along its route. Exploring on a bicycle The footpaths between Maidstone and Yalding are particularly pretty to explore, and towards the source of the river from Groombridge a very good cycle and footpath runs through to Forest Row. Some small sections of the river are less accessible but still run through beautiful countryside and there is plenty to do and see on the whole route. Fishing Fishing is permitted on certain stretches of the River Medway. A valid rod licence is needed, visit your local Post Office Wildlife An abundance of wildlife can be found along the banks of the river. For more information about nature conservation in the area visit the Medway Valley Countryside Partnership website or telephone 01622 683695. Opening Times |
Spurn Head lies at the estuary of which English river | Coastal mapping: Humber Estuary - OpenLearn - Open University Coastal mapping: Humber Estuary Coastal mapping: Humber Estuary Updated Tuesday 6th November 2007 How has the Humber Estuary changed over the centuries? For a richer experience, explore these changes with our coastal mapping interactive. The Humber Estuary is a substantial funnel shaped estuarine, dominated by marine derived sediment, and a long thin spit with a south west orientation (Spurn Head). It is a macro tidal estuary with a large tidal range. The tidal range is comparable with that of the River Severn. This spit has undergone many periods of erosion and accretion over time, and has changed orientation slowly. The spit has been breached several times by waves overtopping the crest of the peninsula. Washover helps build the peninsula on the western side. Spurn Head is considered to have been formed by longshore drift of sediment washed out of the clay cliffs. The marine sediment has formed large tidal flats, and sand bars. The estuary is fed by sediment from the adjacent Holderness coast as well as fluvial sediment. The tidally dominated areas create mudflats, whereas low wave energies create the sand flats in the lee of Spurn Head. The Humber Estuary is a major shipping route, with large ports such as Grimsby and Immingham sitting on the river banks. Here, there are several jetties, docks and lock gates illustrating the importance of trade within this area. 1828 Copyrighted image Copyright: Open2 team This is an accretionary system comprising highly mobile sands and mobile sand sheets. The area consists of a hooked spit and several large shoals both in the harbour entrance and in the harbour channel. In the lee of the spit, is a substantial tidal sand flat (Trinity Sands), representing quiescent sediment depositional area, created by low energy wave conditions. Washover from the coastal side of the spit is an important process, which causes breaching at high water or on a spring tide. The strong ebb tide also causes ripples offshore. Several sand shoals exist in the entrance. These are mobile banks which undergo various stages of growth and erosion. Sand Haile flats form the southern part of the entrance. This is an extensive area of exposed sands. The entrance consists of a deep shipping channel, bounded by mobile bars. The exchange of sediment between the bars is an important process occurring within the harbour entrance. The mobile sands add to the complexity of this estuarine system. map |
What was marmalade originally made from | How Does Marmalade Differ From Jelly? How Does Marmalade Differ From Jelly? How Does Marmalade Differ From Jelly? Marmalade. © 2008 Peggy Trowbridge Filippone Question: What is marmalade? How does marmalade differ from jelly or jam? Answer: Orange marmalade has long been a favorite spread for bread and toast. You may be surprised to learn that marmalade was originally made from a completely different fruit, one not even in the citrus family. Marmalades are used not only as a sweet spread, but also as the main ingredient in a variety of bread and desserts as well as in sweet and savory sauces for meat, poultry, and vegetables. The definition of marmalade has evolved over the centuries. Originally, it was a sweet spread made from the quince fruit . The term marmalade has conflicting origins. One account holds that marmalade was created by a doctor treating Mary, Queen of Scots, for seasickness by mixing crushed sugar with oranges. The story infers the term marmalade is a derivation of "Marie est malade," a French phrase roughly meaning "Mary's illness." However, most historians scoff at this explanation and believe the term came from the Portuguese marmelo for quince, from which original marmelada was made. Marmalade first appears in English print in 1524. By the 18th century, the Seville orange (a bitter variety) had replaced the quince in marmalade popularity. Today, the general definition for marmalade is a sweet jelly in which pieces of fruit and rind are suspended. The key is the rind, which gives lends a bitterness to delightfully balance the sweetness of the jelly. Most marmalades have a citrus base, either orange (preferably Seville orange), lime , lemon, grapefruit, or kumquat. To this general base, many other fruits can be added to pique the palate. Some cooks use the terms marmalade and fruit preserves interchangeably. To further confound the issue, many chefs are creating new gourmet recipes with savory vegetables reduced to a spread they term a marmalade, such as Roasted Eggplant Marmalade . More about Marmalade and Marmalade Recipes: |
Which is the only walled city in North America to be declared a World Heritage Treasure by UNESCO | CBC.CA - Seven Wonders of Canada - Your Nominations - Old Quebec City, Quebec Seven Wonders of Canada The National Old Quebec City, Quebec Quebec City is the capital of Quebec and, after Montreal, the second largest city in the province. Quebec's Old Town (Vieux-Québec) is the only North American fortified city north of Mexico whose walls still exist. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, as the "Historic District of Old Quebec". Founded in the early 17th century by French explorer Samuel de Champlain, la vielle capitale celebrates its 400th anniversary in 2008, and its history shows. In Quebec’s Upper and Lower Towns, above and below the cliff, you can find at least 11 architectural styles, ranging from Classical Revival (1790-1820) to International Style (1930-1965). The area is also home to the Plains of Abraham, where a pivotal battle between the French and English in 1759 shaped the future of North America. RealPlayer is required to listen to audio files. Download the RealPlayer plug-in for your browser. Audio Nominations RealPlayer is required to listen to audio files. Download the RealPlayer plug-in for your browser. Email Nominations Laurent Tremblay Quebec City is the first city in Canada. She is a bridge between Europe and America. Fred Malara The Marquis de Montcalm’s Museum: He's one of two dead generals who by chance had history thrust upon him and whose questionable decision in 1759 forged Canada’s continued national character and schizophrenia. Montcalm personifies one half of Canada’s linguistic loonie. His unassuming and almost forgotten tomb and name also embody our national tendency of humility and anonymity. What would Canada be if Montcalm won the day on Sept 13th? Lewis Lurie A few years ago, returning to Montreal after a visit to Tadoussac, in the Saguenay, approaching Quebec City from the east, some distance away, we were confronted by this breath-taking, spectacular sight: the walled city of Vieux- Québec. The only walled city within the Canada-U.S. boundary - as well as being one of the oldest cities therein - it is most certainly one of the Seven Wonders of Canada. Sans aucun doute!! Brooke Ferris The restoration of the old city has captured our past beautifully. Paul Dionne The Old-Quebec is absolutely beautiful, since 400 years the Old-Quebec still with European architecture a romantic and a beautiful place in Canada! Janis Grant Quebec City is the best remaining example of 16th & 17th French architecture in Canada. For this reason alone it is unique. It is the site of a world-changing event, i.e. the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, which commenced the decline of French influence in N. America and ultimately allowed the Americans to rebel against the British since they no longer needed a British army to defend them against the French. Quebec City is beautiful, its site is militarily one of the best in the world and it is the most outstanding francophone site in Canada. I feel that francophone sites have not been strongly represented in looking for the 7 Canadian wonders. William Zebedee I nominate this city, not only for its history and beauty, but it’s where I proposed to my wife. While sitting on the VIA train, waiting in the station, I turned to her and asked. She said yes. I’m happy to say that was five-years ago this coming August, and we’re still happy and full of memories of Quebec City. Louise Anina Morin Declared by UNESCO a World Heritage, the historical & beautiful City of Quebec (1608) and its fortress, with these impressive stone gates which welcome you, as you travel towards the old city, the colorful "caleches" and more. Bernard Beausoleil I nominate the longest cantilever bridge in the world to day, the Quebec Bridge. Oh, and I also nominate other Quebec City marvel, our cherished Château Frontenac. Hell, why not just nominate Quebec City, period! Arguably the most beautiful city in North America, just as beautiful at 400 years old. Paul Couet Quebec City - the Old town and the Chateau Frontenac on the top |
Which singer starred with John Wayne in True Grit | True Grit (1969) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A drunken, hard-nosed U.S. Marshal and a Texas Ranger help a stubborn teenager track down her father's murderer in Indian territory. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 40 titles created 31 Mar 2011 a list of 28 titles created 15 Oct 2011 a list of 37 titles created 03 May 2013 a list of 43 titles created 11 months ago a list of 38 titles created 6 months ago Search for " True Grit " 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 5 wins & 7 nominations. See more awards » Videos Marshal Rooster Cogburn unwillingly teams up with Eula Goodnight to track down the killers of her father. Director: Stuart Millar A senator, who became famous for killing a notorious outlaw, returns for the funeral of an old friend and tells the truth about his deed. Director: John Ford Ranch owner Katie Elder's four sons determine to avenge the murder of their father and the swindling of their mother. Director: Henry Hathaway A dying gunfighter spends his last days looking for a way to die with a minimum of pain and a maximum of dignity. Director: Don Siegel A Civil War veteran embarks on a journey to rescue his two nieces from an Indian tribe. Director: John Ford 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X Cole Thornton, a gunfighter for hire, joins forces with an old friend, Sheriff J.P. Hara. Together with an old Indian fighter and a gambler, they help a rancher and his family fight a rival rancher that is trying to steal their water. Director: Howard Hawks A small-town sheriff in the American West enlists the help of a cripple, a drunk, and a young gunfighter in his efforts to hold in jail the brother of the local bad guy. Director: Howard Hawks A tough U.S. Marshal helps a stubborn teenager track down her father's murderer. Directors: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen Stars: Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Hailee Steinfeld After the Civil War, Cord McNally searches for the traitor whose perfidy caused the defeat of McNally's unit and the loss of a close friend. Director: Howard Hawks In 1909, when John Fain's gang kidnaps Big Jake McCandles' grandson and hold him for ransom, Big Jake sets out to rescue the boy. Directors: George Sherman, John Wayne Stars: John Wayne, Richard Boone, Maureen O'Hara When his cattle drivers abandon him for the gold fields, rancher Wil Andersen is forced to take on a collection of young boys as his drivers in order to get his herd to market in time to ... See full summary » Director: Mark Rydell Wealthy rancher G.W. McLintock uses his power and influence in the territory to keep the peace between farmers, ranchers, land-grabbers, Indians and corrupt government officials. Director: Andrew V. McLaglen Edit Storyline The murder of her father sends a teenage tomboy, Mattie Ross, (Kim Darby), on a mission of "justice", which involves avenging her father's death. She recruits a tough old marshal, "Rooster" Cogburn (John Wayne), because he has "grit", and a reputation of getting the job done. The two are joined by a Texas Ranger, La Boeuf, (Glen Campbell), who is looking for the same man (Jeff Corey) for a separate murder in Texas. Their odyssey takes them from Fort Smith, Arkansas, deep into the Indian Territory (present day Oklahoma) to find their man. Written by John Vogel <[email protected]> [edited] A Brand New Brand Of American Frontier Story See more » Genres: 21 June 1969 (Japan) See more » Also Known As: Temple de acero See more » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia Jim Burk doubled for John Wayne in the final jumping fence stunt at the end. See more » Goofs Rooster mentions that he lived for some years in Cairo, Illinois, but he mispronounces the name of the town. The local pronunciation is KAY-row. |
Who knocked Mike Tyson out in Tokyo in 1990 | Death Row Combat: Proof that Mike Tyson knocked Buster Douglas out in Tokyo 1990 - YouTube Death Row Combat: Proof that Mike Tyson knocked Buster Douglas out in Tokyo 1990 Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Mar 3, 2013 via YouTube Capture |
Who was the first cricketer to take 300 test wickets | Trueman's 300th | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo August 15 down the years Trueman's 300th Fiery Fred misses a hat-trick but reaches a bigger landmark Fred Trueman was the first bowler to take 300 Test wickets © Getty Images 1964 Colin Cowdrey's slip catch to dismiss Australia's Neil Hawke at The Oval made Fred Trueman the first bowler to take 300 wickets in Test cricket. Trueman, who had missed the previous match at Old Trafford, began the day on 297 wickets, and quickly took that tally to 299, with wickets in consecutive deliveries before the lunch break. Hawke averted the hat-trick but did not survive much longer. The match was drawn and the Ashes stayed with Australia, but for once it didn't matter so much. Asked whether he thought anyone would ever break his record, Trueman is reputed to have replied: "Aye, but whoever does will be bloody tired." Fiery Fred's eventual total of 307 remained the world mark until 1975-76. 1963 Birth of painter and wicketkeeper Robert Charles Russell. "Jack" Russell's 11 dismissals in Johannesburg in 1995-96 set a world record for all Test cricket. England's insistence on picking wicketkeeper-batsmen limited his international career, but even so, he played in 54 Tests, making 165 dismissals. And his own batting wasn't too shabby: he hit two Test hundreds, and his four-hour 29 not out in that Johannesburg Test buttressed Mike Atherton's epic match-saving innings. After retiring from international cricket, Russell was instrumental in the success of his beloved Gloucestershire, who won a hat-trick of one-day trophies in 2000. Eventually he had to give up the game altogether, in 2004, because of persistent injury trouble. 2005 A brilliant 156 from Ricky Ponting , and a stoical 24-ball stand between Australia's last pair of Brett Lee and Glenn McGrath, denied England victory in a match that would have taken them 2-1 up with two to play in the Ashes. The day began amid huge expectations and even bigger crowds: an estimated 10,000 ticketless fans were turned away from Old Trafford before 10am. The lucky few who grabbed their £10 tickets - some had camped overnight for the privilege - watched England chip and chisel away at a dogged Australian resistance. When Ponting fell, with four overs of the match remaining, victory seemed assured, but McGrath - batting a yard outside his crease to negate lbws - stood firm. 2015 Sri Lanka pulled off one of their greatest Test wins, coming from behind to beat India in Galle in the opening game of the series. The hosts were up against a first-innings deficit of 192, and at 95 for 5 in their second dig, an innings defeat loomed. However, Dinesh Chandimal's heroic unbeaten 162 altered the script on the third day, leaving India a tricky 176 to win. They had no answers to Rangana Herath on the fourth day, who along with Tharindu Kaushal spun Sri Lanka to a win, with figures of 7 for 48. The match also went into the record books for Ajinkya Rahane's eight catches, the most by a non-wicketkeeper in a Test . 1981 The century made by Ian Botham in the fifth Test was even better than his match-turning 149 at Headingley earlier in the series. Scored off only 86 balls, the result of classical clean hitting, the Old Trafford ton made the front page of the Times, which wondered if it was the greatest Test century ever. Certainly it was too good for the Australians, whose defeat cost them any chance of regaining the Ashes. 1928 Some claim that were it not for Bradman, Wally Hammond would have claim to being considered the greatest batsman of all time; but Hammond was also an outstanding allrounder. In Cheltenham , on this day, Hammond scored a hundred for Gloucestershire against Surrey. He went on to make a second hundred in the match - one of seven times he did that - and took ten catches in the close field. He also opened the bowling, though he took only one wicket. But in the next match he made amends, taking 15 for 128 against Worcestershire . 1886 Birth of Australian fast-medium left-armer Bill Whitty , whose 65 Test wickets cost only 21.12 each, largely as a result of th |
Which Briton broke the world triple jump record in 1995 | World Record Is Set In the Triple Jump - NYTimes.com World Record Is Set In the Triple Jump Published: July 19, 1995 SALAMANCA, Spain, July 18— Jonathan Edwards of Britain broke the 10-year-old world record in the triple jump today with a jump of 59 feet in the Salamanca Provincial meet. Edwards, a bronze medalist in the 1993 world championships, passed the mark of 58-11 1/2 set in Indianapolis in 1985 by Willie Banks of the United States. Edwards had been chasing Banks's record for the past month and jumped 60-5 3/4 with an illegal tail wind in a meet last month in Villeneuve d'Ascq, France. It was the longest triple jump under any conditions. The record leap today came on the 29-year-old Briton's second jump with a tail wind of 1.8 meters a second. The legal limit is 2.0 meters a second. Edwards passed on this third attempt after setting the record and then pulled up on his fourth attempt, appearing to strain a leg muscle on the final step as he began his takeoff. He skipped his final two jumps. Edwards, who will be the favorite in next's month's world championships in Sweden, pulled out of last week's British trials with a sore ankle. He missed most of last season with a virus. |
How many strings does a cello have | How Many Strings Does a Cello Have? How Many Strings Does a Cello Have? By Elizabeth W Marsh | Submitted On March 25, 2016 Cello Strings The traditional cello has four strings: A, D, G and C. Each string is tuned a perfect fifth from the others (or seven half-steps apart). From the lowest (C) to the highest (A) open string, it covers nearly two octaves. From open C to the end of the fingerboard on the A, the cello's range is approximately five and one-half octaves. Many of the notes can be played in multiple places on the instrument. String Descriptions A String The highest, or first string on the cello is A. Based on current trends of tuning to A440, the cello A sounds at 220 Hz or A3 on the piano keyboard. When you buy a cello A String, you might see it labeled as "I" (Roman Numeral) or "La," referring to the solfege (Do Re Mi) or European musical name. The open A String is notated in the bass clef as the top line. You may also see it as the middle line in the tenor clef, or the second ledger line below the staff in treble clef. D String The second string, a fifth down from A, is D. It sounds at approximately 146.8 Hz or D3 on the piano. The D String is often labeled "II" or "Re." Open D in the bass clef is the middle line. In tenor clef, open D is the bottom line. G String The third string is the G String. Another fifth down from D, the G String is tuned to 98 Hz or G2 on the piano. Commonly labeled "III" or "Sol." This is the bottom line of the bass clef staff. C String The fourth string, C, is tuned to 65.4 Hz or C2 on the piano. This is the lowest note on the cello. C is also frequently labeled as "IV" or "Do." Open C is the second ledger line below the bass clef staff. The cello uses three clefs to read music: Bass, Tenor and Treble Clef. Baroque or Electric cello, and certain pieces in the repertoire may require a fifth string (E), which would sound another fifth above the A string. There are also pieces which ask the cellist to tune one or more strings up or down to fit the hand better and tonality of the piece better. One example of this piece is Kodaly's Sonata for Solo Cello where the C and G Strings are tunded down one half-step to reach a B and an F-Sharp. You can hear this in the first chord of the piece. Elizabeth is an cello teacher and performer. Find cellos, strings, and more on her website at http://theclassymusician.com/cello/cello-strings/ |
What is the largest of the woodwind family of instruments | Instruments of the Orchestra: The Woodwind Family Instrument Families When we talk about musical instruments, we often talk about them as being part of a family. That's because, just like in human families, the instruments in a particular family are related to each other. They are often made of the same types of materials, usually look similar to one another, and produce sound in comparable ways. Some are larger and some are smaller, just as parents are bigger than children. The Woodwind Family The instruments in this family all used to be made of wood, which gives them their name. Today, they are made of wood, metal, plastic or some combination. They are all basically narrow cylinders or pipes, with holes, an opening at the bottom end and a mouthpiece at the top. You play them by blowing air through the mouthpiece (that's the "wind" in "woodwind") and opening or closing the holes with your fingers to change the pitch. Metal caps called keys cover the holes of most woodwind instruments. The mouthpieces for some woodwinds, including the clarinet, oboe and bassoon, use a thin piece of wood called a reed, which vibrates when you blow across it. The clarinet uses a single reed made of one piece of wood, while the oboe and bassoon use a double reed made of two pieces joined together. Just as with the stringed instruments, the smaller woodwinds play higher pitches while the longer and larger instruments play the lower notes. The woodwind family of instruments includes, from the highest sounding instruments to the lowest, the piccolo , flute , oboe , English horn , clarinet , E-flat clarinet , bass clarinet , bassoon and contrabassoon . |
In music a bagatelle is a piece of music composed primarily for which instrument | Basic glossary of musical forms Music cataloging resources Basic glossary of musical forms These definitions are taken in part from the glossary of the The Classical Music Navigator by Charles H. Smith air/ayre: (1) an English song or melody from the 16th to the 19th century; (2) a 16th-century solo song with lute accompanied. aleatory music: music in which chance or indeterminacy are compositional elements. anthem: a choral setting (often with solo voice parts and organ accompaniment) of an English language religious or moral text, usually for performance during Protestant services. antiphon: a liturgical chant sung as the response to the verses of a psalm. arabesque: a short piece of music featuring various melodic, contrapuntal, or harmonic decorations. bagatelle: a short, light instrumental piece of music of no specified form, usually for piano. ballade: (1) a 14th-15th-century French song form which set poetry to music; (2) an instrumental (usually piano) piece with dramatic narrative qualities. barcarolle: song or instrumental piece in a swaying 6/8 time (i.e., suggesting the lilting motion of a Venetian gondola). berceuse: a soft instrumental piece or lullaby, usually in a moderate 6/8 tempo; a lullaby. canon: a contrapuntal form in two or more (voice or instrumental) parts in which the melody is introduced by one part and then repeated by the next before each previous part has finished (i.e., such that overlapping of parts occurs). cantata: term applied to a 17th-18th- century multi-movement non-theatrical and non-liturgical vocal genre; subsequently used to describe large-scale vocal works in the same spirit, generally for soloists, chorus and orchestra; may also be for solo voice and accompaniment. canzona: (1) 16th-17th-century instrumental genre in the manner of a French polyphonic chanson, characterized by the juxtaposition of short contrasting sections; (2) term applied to any of several types of secular vocal music. caprice/capriccio: term describing a variety of short composition types characterized by lightness, fancy, or improvisational manner. carol: since the 19th century, generally a song that is in four-part harmony, simple form, and having to do with the Virgin Mary or Christmas. chaconne: a slow, stately instrumental work in duple meter employing variations. chanson: French for song; in particular, a style of 14th- to 16th-century French song for voice or voices, often with instrumental accompaniment. chant/plainchant: monophonic music used in Christian liturgical services sung in unison and in a free rhythm. concertante: (1) a term used to modify another form or genre, suggesting that all parts should be regarded as equal in status (18th century) or indicating a virtuoso first violin part (19th century); (2) a work with solo parts in the nature of, but not the form of, a concerto. concerto: (1) ensemble music for voice(s) and instrument(s) (17th century); (2) extended piece of music in which a solo instrument or instruments is contrasted with an orchestral ensemble (post-17th century). concerto grosso: orchestral form especially popular in the 17th and 18th centuries in which the contrasting lines of a smaller and a larger group of instruments are featured. credo: third item of the Ordinary of the Mass . divertimento/divertissement: a style of light, often occasion-specific, instrumental music arranged in several movements.. etude/study: especially, a piece written for purposes of practicing or displaying technique. fancy/fantas(-ia)(-ie)(-y)/phantasie: an instrumental piece in which the formal and stylistic characteristics may vary from free, improvisatory types to strictly contrapuntal; form is of secondary importance. fugue: contrapuntal form in which a subject theme ("part" or "voice") is introduced and then extended and developed through some number of successive imitations. galliard: a lively court dance of Italian origin, usually in triple time. gigue (jig): a quick, springy dance often used as the concluding movement to 18th century instrumental suites. Gloria: second item of the Or |
What is the highest pitched woodwind instrument in an orchestra | Instruments of the Orchestra: The Woodwind Family Instrument Families When we talk about musical instruments, we often talk about them as being part of a family. That's because, just like in human families, the instruments in a particular family are related to each other. They are often made of the same types of materials, usually look similar to one another, and produce sound in comparable ways. Some are larger and some are smaller, just as parents are bigger than children. The Woodwind Family The instruments in this family all used to be made of wood, which gives them their name. Today, they are made of wood, metal, plastic or some combination. They are all basically narrow cylinders or pipes, with holes, an opening at the bottom end and a mouthpiece at the top. You play them by blowing air through the mouthpiece (that's the "wind" in "woodwind") and opening or closing the holes with your fingers to change the pitch. Metal caps called keys cover the holes of most woodwind instruments. The mouthpieces for some woodwinds, including the clarinet, oboe and bassoon, use a thin piece of wood called a reed, which vibrates when you blow across it. The clarinet uses a single reed made of one piece of wood, while the oboe and bassoon use a double reed made of two pieces joined together. Just as with the stringed instruments, the smaller woodwinds play higher pitches while the longer and larger instruments play the lower notes. The woodwind family of instruments includes, from the highest sounding instruments to the lowest, the piccolo , flute , oboe , English horn , clarinet , E-flat clarinet , bass clarinet , bassoon and contrabassoon . |
What word describes the rate of change of a body's velocity | Speed and Velocity 1-D Kinematics - Lesson 1 - Describing Motion with Words Speed and Velocity Acceleration Just as distance and displacement have distinctly different meanings (despite their similarities), so do speed and velocity. Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to "how fast an object is moving." Speed can be thought of as the rate at which an object covers distance. A fast-moving object has a high speed and covers a relatively large distance in a short amount of time. Contrast this to a slow-moving object that has a low speed; it covers a relatively small amount of distance in the same amount of time. An object with no movement at all has a zero speed. Velocity as a Vector Quantity Velocity is a vector quantity that refers to "the rate at which an object changes its position." Imagine a person moving rapidly - one step forward and one step back - always returning to the original starting position. While this might result in a frenzy of activity, it would result in a zero velocity. Because the person always returns to the original position, the motion would never result in a change in position. Since velocity is defined as the rate at which the position changes, this motion results in zero velocity. If a person in motion wishes to maximize their velocity, then that person must make every effort to maximize the amount that they are displaced from their original position. Every step must go into moving that person further from where he or she started. For certain, the person should never change directions and begin to return to the starting position. Velocity is a vector quantity. As such, velocity is direction aware. When evaluating the velocity of an object, one must keep track of direction. It would not be enough to say that an object has a velocity of 55 mi/hr. One must include direction information in order to fully describe the velocity of the object. For instance, you must describe an object's velocity as being 55 mi/hr, east. This is one of the essential differences between speed and velocity. Speed is a scalar quantity and does not keep track of direction; velocity is a vector quantity and is direction aware. Determining the Direction of the Velocity Vector The task of describing the direction of the velocity vector is easy. The direction of the velocity vector is simply the same as the direction that an object is moving. It would not matter whether the object is speeding up or slowing down. If an object is moving rightwards, then its velocity is described as being rightwards. If an object is moving downwards, then its velocity is described as being downwards. So an airplane moving towards the west with a speed of 300 mi/hr has a velocity of 300 mi/hr, west. Note that speed has no direction (it is a scalar) and the velocity at any instant is simply the speed value with a direction. Calculating Average Speed and Average Velocity As an object moves, it often undergoes changes in speed. For example, during an average trip to school, there are many changes in speed. Rather than the speed-o-meter maintaining a steady reading, the needle constantly moves up and down to reflect the stopping and starting and the accelerating and decelerating. One instant, the car may be moving at 50 mi/hr and another instant, it might be stopped (i.e., 0 mi/hr). Yet during the trip to school the person might average 32 mi/hr. The average speed during an entire motion can be thought of as the average of all speedometer readings. If the speedometer readings could be collected at 1-second intervals (or 0.1-second intervals or ... ) and then averaged together, the average speed could be determined. Now that would be a lot of work. And fortunately, there is a shortcut. Read on. The average speed during the course of a motion is often computed using the following formula: In contrast, the average velocity is often computed using this formula Let's begin implementing our understanding of these formulas with the following problem: Q: While on vacation, Lisa Carr traveled a total distance of 440 miles. Her trip took 8 hours. Wha |
Who in a sixties TV series was thawed from a block of ice to fight crime | Adam Adamant Lives! (TV Series 1966–1967) - IMDb IMDb Doctor Strange Confirmed to Appear in ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ 8 hours ago 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 Edwardian adventurer Adam Adamant is frozen alive in a block of ice by his arch-nemesis The Face in 1902 ; in 1966 workmen discover him and he is revived, perfectly preserved... but ... See full summary » Creators: a list of 981 titles created 24 Sep 2012 a list of 240 titles created 27 Sep 2012 a list of 1188 titles created 08 May 2015 a list of 4 titles created 08 Jun 2015 a list of 201 titles created 9 months ago Title: Adam Adamant Lives! (1966–1967) 6.9/10 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. A gritty drama which follows the work of the police force in the fictional northern English town of Newtown. Stars: James Ellis, John Slater, Douglas Fielding A quirky spy show of the adventures of an eccentricly suave British agent and his predominately female partners. Stars: Patrick Macnee, Diana Rigg, Honor Blackman An elite department within Interpol, Department S inherited those cases which the other member groups had failed to solve. The brains of the group was Jason King, a hedonistic maverick who ... See full summary » Stars: Peter Wyngarde, Joel Fabiani, Rosemary Nicols This spin-off from the earlier "Department S" continued the adventures of hedonistic, womanizing dandy Jason King. After leaving Department S, Jason settled down to a full-time career of ... See full summary » Stars: Peter Wyngarde, Anne Sharp, Ronald Lacey A married New York cop falls for the socialite murder witness he's been assigned to protect. Director: Ridley Scott Ripper Street (TV Series 2012) Crime | Drama | Mystery The streets of Whitechapel are the haunt of Detective Inspector Edmund Reid and his team of officers, who aim to maintain law and order in a place once terrorized by Jack the Ripper. Stars: Matthew Macfadyen, Adam Rothenberg, MyAnna Buring Michael Portillo makes various railway journeys across the UK, using a 150-year-old Bradshaw's Guide (a collection of railway timetables and a guidebook). He looks at the history, culture ... See full summary » Stars: Michael Portillo, Paul Bennett, Jonathan Betts Apple and Ridley Scott presented the most awaited event of 1984: the introduction of Apple Macintosh personal computer to the world. With a concept directly influenced by George Orwell's ... See full summary » Director: Ridley Scott A teenage boy plays truant from school, and spends the day riding around the town and the deserted beach on his bicycle, letting his mind wander as he imagines he is the only person in the world. Director: Ridley Scott Edit Storyline Edwardian adventurer Adam Adamant is frozen alive in a block of ice by his arch-nemesis The Face in 1902 ; in 1966 workmen discover him and he is revived, perfectly preserved... but completely bewildered by his new environment, "swinging 60's" London, until he meets up with the beautiful Georgina Jones, who helps him adapt - and before long, he is back to adventuring, solving crime & fighting evil wherever it may lurk... Written by Anonymous 3 June 1966 (UK) See more » Company Credits Second series produced by Verity Lambert. Her first was Doctor Who. See more » Connections (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews Having just turned off half way through the first episode, I'm afraid in my opinion Adam Adamant Lives was badly acted and had an appalling script. Adamant is meant to be an Edwardian gent, but has never come across underground trains, escalators, cars, electric lights or telephones. Of course this is a fantasy but I do expect a certain amount of internal consistency. Why not have Adamant as a Victorian detective (say having been frozen for 100 years instead of 60)? I don't feel I need to make allowances for the budget or the pro |
Which Kansas town made famous in many westerns is on the Smoky Hill river | Genuine Kansas - Smoky Hill River - Kansas Smoky Hill River Click here to add information to this page... The Smoky Hill River is a 560-mile river in the U.S. states of Colorado and Kansas . It starts in the high plains of eastern Colorado and flows east. The two main tributaries, called the North and South forks, join near Russell Springs, Kansas. From there, the river continues generally eastward through central Kansas. The Smoky Hill River joins the Republican River at Junction City , Kansas to form the Kansas River . Besides Junction City, other Kansas towns along the river are Salina and Abilene . Two dams, the Kanopolis and the Cedar Bluff, are used for irrigation and flood control. Native names for the river include Chetolah and the Okesee-sebo. Early maps of European explorers called the river (sometimes in combination with the Kansas) the River of the Padoucas, after a name given to the Comanche. Ferries Along the Smoky Hill River By George A. Root (1935) According to an early edition of Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, the word "Kansas" in the Indian vernacular means "Smoky Water."[1] This reference applies particularly to the stream commonly known as the Smoky Hill. Indians who had lived and hunted along this stream for ages considered the Smoky Hill and Kansas rivers one and the same stream. The Smoky Hill river is shown on early maps as the River of the Padoucas, from the fact that the stream has its source in territory occupied for ages by the Comanche Indians, or, as they were known, Padoucas. The earliest reference to the stream we have located is found on D'Anville's map of 1732 which shows the Smoky Hill and Kansas as one river and calls it the River of the Padoucas.[2] A map of British and French settlements in North America, published about 1758, names the stream the Padoucas river. Pike, the explorer, encountered the stream while on his way to the village of the Pawnees on the Republican River, in 1806, and his chart gives the name as the Smoky Hill, this being, so far as we have discovered, the first mention of the stream under this name, though the name must have attached some time prior to his visit. John C. McCoy, who surveyed the Shawnee lands in Kansas in 1833, reached the river at a point about 200 miles west of the Missouri state line, and he called it the Smoky Hill. Schoolcraft, the historian, called the stream the Smoky Hill or Topeka river; Fremont called it the Smoky Hill Fork; and Max Greene, in his The Kansas Region, published in 1855, mentions the river, and says the Indian name for it was "Chetolah." The Plains Indians had another name for it, calling it the "Okesee-sebo."[3] James R. Mead, an early hunter, trapper and trader on the plains during the latter 1850s and 1860s, has the following regarding the origin of the name. "The Smoky Hill river takes its name from the isolated buttes within the great bend, landmarks widely known, to be seen from a great distance through an atmosphere frequently hazy from smoke."[4] George Bird Grinnell, the historian, has a different version of the origin of the name. He says that a large grove of cottonwoods about twenty-five miles west of old Fort Wallace, an old camping ground and burial place of the Indians along the river, was a landmark in that locality and could be seen for miles. At a distance those trees appeared like a cloud of smoke, thus giving rise to the name Smoky Hill, which he said was given by the Indians.[5] In 1926 the topography of the Smoky Hill basin, which lies alongside the river, about four miles southeast of Sharon Springs, Wallace county, underwent a sudden and startling change. As the account of this convulsion of nature has a bearing on the origin of the name of the river, it is given here along with other interesting data. On the morning of March 9, between seven and eight o'clock; the bottom suddenly dropped out of the basin, leaving a gaping hole about 150x100 feet in size, and over a hundred feet deep. Old-timers remember when the Smoky Hill basin was a bottomless pool twenty-five or thirty years ago. Since tha |
On what river is Paris | A Paris Guide: The River Seine Turkey The River Seine While it's common knowledge that the Notre Dame Cathedral is the technical epicenter of Paris, the real essence of the city is captured by the river Seine. Almost any city situated near water is changed by that relationship between the static and the constantly moving. On a metaphysical level, the water is a type of mirror in which the city finds its own reflection. For centuries, poets, painters, philosophers, novelists, architects, lovers, suicides, and finally, tourists, have understood this powerful attraction. The river Seine flows right through the heart of Paris bordering 10 of the 20 arrondisements. It was no accident that the city evolved around this gigantic avenue for commerce and transportation, or that the early Parisi tribes on the river's island were attacked and overthrown by the Romans. This early coup took place on what was later to become some very prime real estate. At that time the river was called by it's Latin name: Sequana. The river is still the chief commercial waterway and half of the water used in Paris still comes form the Seine. Don't think about that when you look at the sick green water flowing under the bridge, or when your waiter brings you a glass of tap water. Tourists are often confused about the terms "right bank" and "left bank" and spend hours on street corners with crumpled maps trying to orient themselves and figure out which side of the riverbank they are standing on. The system is very simple and was devised because the river's curvy nature often does make orientation difficult. The trick is to remember when you face DOWNRIVER the left bank is on your left and the right bank is on your right. If you can't tell left from right at this point you should not be traveling alone. If you can't figure out which way the water is flowing (don't look at the boats, they go upstream too!) drop a potato chip or look for some debris and see which way it's floating. Then you will be able to make it to the Caf� Les Deux Magots on time, and not end up at La Defense. There are 32 bridges on the river in Paris, some of them more impressive than others. The Oldest bridge is the Pont Neuf which has been immortalized by artists and poets and even 20th century films. (see The Lovers of the Pont Neuf) There is a beautiful little island crossed by the bridge which the riverboat tours now use as a docking station. In the spring or summer it's a wonderful place to hang out on a bench under the willow trees, or sunbathe on the slanted stone embankments near the tended gardens in its center. To get there, simply make your way toward the equestrian statue of Henri V and find the steps leading down toward the docks. If you are the kind of person who likes watching boats this is a great spot. Actually it is one of the nicest places to hang out in all of Paris. Another popular bridge is the Pont Des Arts, which differs from many other bridges in that it is constructed of metal and is entirely pedestrian. With one of the most stunning views in all of Paris this is a top hang-out and pick-me-up zone in good weather. People bring wine and picnics, others bring guitars and the atmosphere is almost always festive. Below the bridge on the left and right quays you will see hundreds of sunbathers, cyclists, strollers, joggers anything else you could hope for, making use of the elegant stone quays. The quays run along the entire length of the river as if bisects the city, parts merge into riverside highways and others into pedestrian walkways and bicycle paths. A section of the pedestrian bank has been designated the "Paris Beach" by the new Mayor, and has become THE summer attraction in the city. Thousands of tons of sand are imported along with full size palm trees, beach chairs and chaise-lounges to create what may be the only artificial "beach" in Europe. It's bizarre, but the French love it. Whether you like it or not, it's a good chance to see some scantily clad Parisians. (my suspicion is that this has something to do with its popularity) |
Which river runs into the Dead Sea | Earth Snapshot • Jordan River Flowing into the Dead Sea December 27th, 2009 Category: Lakes , Rivers Dead Sea - December 19th, 2009 The Jordan River is a 251 kilometre (156 mile) long river in Southwest Asia which flows vertically through the center of this image, into the Dead Sea . The last section, between the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea, has the least gradient. Thus, the river begins to meander before it enters the Dead Sea, which is about 400 metres below sea level and has no outlet. Two major tributaries enter from the east during this last phase: the Yarmouk River and Jabbok River. In 1964, Israel began operating a dam that diverts water from the Sea of Galilee, a major Jordan River water provider, to the National Water Carrier. Also in 1964, Jordan constructed a channel that diverted water from the Yarmouk River. Syria has also built reservoirs that catch the Yarmouk’s waters. Environmentalists blame Israel, Jordan and Syria for extensive damage to the Jordan River ecosystem. In modern times, the waters are 70% to 90% used for human purposes and the flow is much reduced. Because of this and the high evaporation rate of the Dead Sea, the sea is shrinking. All the shallow waters of the southern end of the sea have been drained in modern times and are now salt flats. In 2007, Friends of the Earth Middle East named the Jordan River as one of the world’s 100 most endangered ecological sites, due in part to lack of cooperation between Israel and the neighboring Arab states. |
On which Mediterranean island is mount Etna | Mount Etna Volcano, Italy: Map, Facts, Eruption Pictures Article by Jessica Ball Mount Etna: Introduction Mount Etna is Europe's highest and most active volcano . Towering above the city of Catania on the island of Sicily, it has been growing for about 500,000 years and is in the midst of a series of eruptions that began in 2001. It has experienced a variety of eruption styles , including violent explosions and voluminous lava flows. More than 25% of Sicily's population lives on Etna's slopes, and it is the main source of income for the island, both from agriculture (due to its rich volcanic soil) and tourism. Map: Where is Etna? Map showing the location of Mount Etna on the east coast of Sicily. Map by Geology.com and MapResources. Nearby Volcanoes: Stromboli , Vesuvius Mount Etna: Plate Tectonic Setting Mount Etna is associated with the subduction of the African plate under the Eurasian plate, which also produced Vesuvius and Campi Flegrei, but is part of a different volcanic arc (the Calabrian rather than Campanian). A number of theories have been proposed to explain Etna's location and eruptive history, including rifting processes, a hot spot, and intersection of structural breaks in the crust. Scientists are still debating which best fits their data, and are using a variety of methods to build a better image of the Earth's crust below the volcano. Simplified plate tectonics cross section (A to B) Simplified plate tectonics cross-section showing how Mount Etna is located above a subduction zone formed where the Eurasian and African plates collide. In this subduction zone a window has torn in the subducting slab. Facts About Mount Etna Stromboli Vesuvius Mount Etna: Eruption History Etna's eruptions have been documented since 1500 BC, when phreatomagmatic eruptions drove people living in the eastern part of the island to migrate to its western end. The volcano has experienced more than 200 eruptions since then, although most are moderately small. Etna's most powerful recorded eruption was in 1669, when explosions destroyed part of the summit and lava flows from a fissure on the volcano's flank reached the sea and the town of Catania, more than ten miles away. This eruption was also notable as one of the first attempts to control the path of flowing lava. The Catanian townspeople dug a channel that drained lava away from their homes, but when the diverted lava threatened the village of Paterno, the inhabitants of that community drove away the Catanians and forced them to abandon their efforts. An eruption in 1775 produced large lahars when hot material melted snow and ice on the summit, and an extremely violent eruption in 1852 produced more than 2 billion cubic feet of lava and covered more than three square miles of the volcano's flanks in lava flows. Etna's longest eruption began in 1979 and went on for thirteen years; its latest eruption began in March 2007, and is still ongoing. Mt. Etna Eruption (October 30, 2002) An oblique photograph of Mount Etna looking to the southeast taken by astronauts onboard the International Space Station on October 30,2002. The dark plume rising from the top of the volcano is an ash cloud. The broad white cloud streaming from areas of lower elevation is smoke produced by forest fires ignited as a hot lava flow moved through a pine forest. The ash and smoke caused air traffic to be diverted and forced the closing of roads, schools and businesses. Larger Image Mt. Etna Eruption (October 30, 2002) An oblique photograph of Mount Etna on the west coast of the island of Sicily. This photo is looking to the southeast with the Mediterranean Sea in the background and was taken by astronauts onboard the International Space Station on October 30,2002. The scene shows the ash plume from the eruption being carried by wind across the Mediterranean Sea to Libya, over 350 miles away. Larger Image About the Author Jessica Ball is a graduate student in the Department of Geology at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Her concentration is in volcanology, and she is currently res |
In the military world what is an A.F.V. | AFV News from around the Net – Tank and AFV News IHS Jane’s – ST Kinetics showcases expanded Terrex IFV family with an eye on international requirements Singapore Technologies (ST) Kinetics, the land systems division of state-affiliated defence prime ST Engineering, is seeking to expand its global 8×8 armoured vehicle footprint with the Terrex family of infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), which now includes three distinct platforms with gross vehicle weight (GVW) ratings ranging from 24-35 tonnes. Senior ST Kinetics executives asserted during a closed press briefing on 22 July – which also commemorated an occasion where all three current members of the Terrex family were displayed together for the first time – that the company’s sustained efforts in capability development will enable it to meet the growing spectrum of operational requirements from international customers. Herald-Mail Media – Letterkenny celebrates upgrades to armored vehicle CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Letterkenny Army Depot last week celebrated production of its upgraded mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle designed for soldiers to use in clearing routes. The RG31 now has 300 horsepower, a larger transmission, the addition of independent suspension for improved mobility, 360-degree spotlights for night visibility and an armored gunner’s hatch, according to a news release. “When most people think of Letterkenny, they think of missiles … and that is a huge part of what we do here,” depot Commander Col. Deacon Maddox said in a statement. “What many people do not know about Letterkenny is that approximately one-third of the depot’s work is the (route clearance vehicles), which includes the RG31.” UPI – Ukraine military receives 10 Dozor-B armored vehicles KIEV, Ukraine, July 21 (UPI) — The Ukrainian military has taken custody of 10 Dozor-B armored vehicles, the Ukroboronprom defense concern announced Wednesday. The military has accepted the fighting vehicles, which are ready to use without any restrictions, the company said in a statement . The modern armored vehicle can carry 10 troops and offers protection from armor-piercing bullets, shrapnel, mines, chemical and radiological attacks. Defense World.net – Slovakia To Purchase 30 Rosomak Armored Vehicle From Poland Slovokia is negotiating a purchase of 30 eight-wheeled Rosomak armored modular vehicle (AMV) from Poland. The announcement by Poland’s defense ministry follows unsubstantiated news reports that Slovakia’s Defense Ministry had scrapped the acquisition plan, Sputnik reported Monday. Bartlomiej Misiewicz, the Polish Defense Ministry spokesperson was quoted as saying by the news daily that the negotiations “will be continued, as indicated by the talks by the defense ministers of Poland and Slovakia that took place during NATO’s summit in Warsaw.” TRT World – 4 ways Turks stopped tanks during the failed coup “How do we stop a tank?” was not a question that many Turkish civilians considered before the failed coup attempt on July 15. Quick thinking, improvisation and sheer determination by civilians in a desperate situation answered this question as thousands stood together to stop a coup from taking place. Unable to reach rebel helicopters and fighter jets firing at them, civilians took on their biggest threat within their reach, army tanks which had blocked off key locations around Ankara and Istanbul. The National Interest – Is Russia About to Make Tanks (As We Know Them) Obsolete? Could the Russian Terminator series—also know as the Boyevaya Mashina Podderzhki Tankov—be the harbinger of future armored vehicle design? Based on its experience in Ukraine, Georgia, Chechnya and Afghanistan, the Russian military certain believes so according to Ruslan Pukhov, director of the Moscow-based Centre for the Analysis of Strategies and Technologies (CAST). As such, Russia is mulling over the possibility of ditching the traditional tank—as it is currently conceptualized—and considering adopting a machine that is much more capable of defending itself against missile-equipped infantry and enga |
Which nation invented the Molotov Cocktail | History of the Molotov Cocktail from Nazi Germany to Ferguson | New Republic By Josh Kovensky August 18, 2014 In their tear-gassed standoffs with police in Ferguson, Missouri, some protesters have retaliated with the weapon of urban revolutionaries and improvisational militaries alike: the Molotov cocktail. Easy and cheap to make, the Molotov cocktail is thought to have been invented during the Spanish Civil War, where it was used by the Republicans against Nationalist tanks. The original design was a mixture of tar, ethanol, and gasoline in a beer bottle, creating a substance that's both sticky and flammable; either an oil-soaked rag or a long, wind-proof match is inserted into the bottle’s mouth to act as a wick. When the "bottle bomb" hits its target, the sticky mixture of fuel and flame ignite, causing a large fireball and coating whatever it hits with fire. But why is the weapon named after Vyacheslav Molotov, the Soviet foreign minister who signed the secret 1939 Nazi-Soviet non-aggression pact that heralded World War Two? The answer comes from Finland. The Molotov-Ribbentrop pact divvied Europe up into “spheres of influence,” carving Poland into Nazi and Soviet territory, while ceding Finland to the Soviets, who had previously controlled it under the Russian Empire. In the winter of 1939, after seizing eastern Poland and leaving the country’s west to the Third Reich, the Soviets invaded Finland. Molotov (“Hammer” in Russian) then said in a speech, “Tomorrow we will dine in Helsinki!” After Soviet bombs began to fall on Finnish troops, Molotov insisted that the Soviets were dropping food and drink instead. Exhibiting a keen wit, the Finns thus dubbed Soviet cluster bombs “Molotov bread baskets” (the food) and named the improvised weapons that they were using against Soviet armor “Molotov cocktails" (the drink). The Finnish Alko corporation , a liquor conglomerate, mass-produced 450,000 Molotov cocktails during the war. The weapon proved instrumental in halting the Soviet advance toward the Finnish capital. The use of Molotov cocktails spread during the war, among Allied and Axis forces alike. In 1940, as Nazis threatened to invade the United Kingdom, the British armed home guard units with the weapon as a form of civil defense. So Molotov, the war-mongering Bolshevik, ended up lending his name to a bomb known for its popularity in anti-Communist protests behind the Iron Curtain . Fast forward to today in the United States. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms considers Molotov cocktails a “destructive device” under the National Firearms Act . This does not mean that the weapon is banned—only that you must register your Molotov cocktail with the ATF. Of course, you will be prosecuted for hurling one at a police car. Correction: A previous version of this article described the Molotov cocktail as a "centuries-old weapon." In fact, it is believed to have been invented during the Spanish Civil War of the 1930s. Read More Sign up for your daily dose of politics, culture, and big ideas. Sign Up |
In which British castle would you find the huge field gun Mons Meg | 404 Page | Directory categories for businesses & services in and around Edinburgh Login Register Categories Sorry, the Only In Edinburgh website relaunched recently and as a result some links are no longer relevant. We are sure you'll find what you are looking in our list of categories below. Thank you for visiting, The Team @ Only In Edinburgh Accommodation |
How long was the Enterprise's mission supposed to last in Star Trek | Why Star Trek: Enterprise Failed And How It Nearly Worked | Giant Freakin RobotGiant Freakin Robot Why Star Trek: Enterprise Failed And How It Nearly Worked DATE: Apr 25, 2012 | BY: Josh Tyler | Category: Sci-Fi When Enterprise debuted on UPN in 2001 it was with a self-assured sense of success. Sure Star Trek was in a bit of a decline after all the misfires of Voyager, but Enterprise promised to remedy all of that by taking Gene Roddenberry’s vision in a fresh direction, rewinding the clock back to where the Federation began to rediscover the spirit of adventure and exploration that used to be the hallmarks of an aging franchise now drowning in overwrought techno-babble. They were so certain this would work that, at least not until it became clear in the third season that it wouldn’t, Enterprise didn’t even bother to put the words “Star Trek” in its title. Their audience would find it, support it, and love it no matter what they called it. They weren’t wrong. Had Enterprise turned out to be any of the things it was supposed to be, all of those things would have come true. We know that because five years after its cancellation director JJ Abrams pulled off all the things Enterprise originally promised, and more, in his 2009 movie. The 2009 Star Trek was, basically, everything Enterprise was meant to become but didn’t. What happened? Where did they go wrong? I’ve spent the last few months re-watching every episode of the show and, seven years after its cancellation, I have answers. This is why Star Trek: Enterprise went wrong and how it so nearly didn’t. Enterprise NX-01 A Fresh Start There’s no denying in the wake of the 2009 movie’s success that they had the right idea. Enterprise was supposed to take us back to the beginning of the Federation, before the time of Captain Kirk to the first starship to bear that famous name, in a tumultuous galaxy humans were only beginning to understand. More than that, Enterprise was supposed to be different in style and tone. They wanted a stripped down approach, one that emphasized the strength of human determination instead of the excessive, over-reliance on technology previous Trek series’ had become lost in. Unfortunately, instead of really embracing that fresh premise Enterprise quickly became a television series at war with itself. The show’s pilot, “Broken Bow” immediately went to the by then, played out time travel well and set in motion a series of events that would waste what should have been an interesting premise on a half-hearted temporal plot that went nowhere. Worse by focusing on time travel as the show’s primary plot device, they ignored the time period they’d worked so hard to set it in, telling stories that could have been told in any place at any time. Rather than exploring the possibilities of storytelling in the earliest, wild west days of human space exploration Enterprise all too often focused on the same meaningless technobabble that hamstrung Voyager, only it felt even more out of place here in a show that seemed so clearly designed not to be that kind of series at all. Nothing embodied the show’s dual nature better than its much maligned theme song. Like the series itself, the Enterprise opening credits were meant to signify something fresh, to embody the spirit of excitement and adventure they hoped to recapture. Casting off the traditional, ship-flyby open used by all previous Star Trek incarnations, Enterprise created a visual history lesson which rocketed through the history of human exploration. Then it ruined that otherwise exciting visual feast by setting it to an awkward song about faith sung by a Rod Stewart knockoff, presumably because nothing says exploration and adventure like elevator rock. Later when they realized everyone hated it, they tried to fix it by speeding up the tempo. Like setting a Michael Bolton song to a Bossanova beat cranked out of a Casio, this made something bad even worse. Yet even in amongst the mess the show’s producers made of it, the remnants of a few good ideas found a way to shine through… while Enterprise’s writers did e |
What was Celebrity Squares called in the U.S.A. | Celebrity Squares (TV Series 1975–1997) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error British version of "Hollywood Squares" with nine celebrities of varying stature arranged in a grid and answering questions from host Bob Monkhouse to win prizes for one of two contestants. ... See full summary » Stars: a list of 58 titles created 09 Apr 2011 a list of 272 titles created 16 Nov 2011 a list of 1911 titles created 10 months ago a list of 22 titles created 5 months ago a list of 209 titles created 3 months ago Search for " Celebrity Squares " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Title: Celebrity Squares (1975–1997) 5.6/10 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. Add Image Add an image Do you have any images for this title? Edit Storyline British version of "Hollywood Squares" with nine celebrities of varying stature arranged in a grid and answering questions from host Bob Monkhouse to win prizes for one of two contestants. During the first run in the late 1970s, William Rushton occupied the centre square in virtually every edition. After a decade's break, the series returned for a few more years in the early 1990s but was not as popular. Written by Allen Dace Did You Know? Trivia Many of the 1970s editions are believed to be lost. Please check your attic. See more » Connections (England) – See all my reviews Celebrity Squares was a UK version of the U.S. game show Hollywood Squares. The concept was rather boring in my opinion like that other quiz show Blankety Blank but it was the host that provided the entertainment. There were two contestants who would play a version of noughts and crosses on a huge game board. On each square was a celebrity. Bob Monkhouse would ask the celebrities a question and the contestants would have to guess if the answer given by the celebrity was right or wrong. If they were right then the contestant would win either an X or O on that particular square. Well, that was the format. Nothing exciting but the great Bob Monkhouse saved the day as usual. Bob Monkhouse is believed to know more jokes than anyone else in the world and watching this show I can believe it. The show was cancelled in 1979 but returned in 1993 for a few years. If you see any repeats on Sky or Cable TV, then watch it to catch all of Bob Monkhouse's jokes. 2 of 2 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes |
What type of car does Mr. Bean drive | Q: What kind of car does Mr. Bean drive? | TV Tabloid Q: What kind of car does Mr. Bean drive? Author: Adam Thomlison / TV Media Detail-oriented fans of the classic British sitcom "Mr. Bean" will know that he in fact drove two different cars during the show's five-year run, though he didn't spend much time in the first. The first car was an orange 1969 Mini, made by British Leyland Motor Corporation. It's totaled in an accident in the very first episode's credits sequence, though, from which only Mr. Bean himself, and a single wheel from the car, escape. That left him in need of another car to ferry him to and from comedic exploits, so he chose another Mini. This time it was a 1976 model in bright yellow with a black hood (or "bonnet," in Brit-speak) that appears to have been a replacement part rather than a design choice. This is the car he drove for the remainder of the series. The Mini has gone by a number of different names over its long history -- it has been called the Austin Mini, Morris Mini, BMC Mini, BLMC Mini, Rover Mini, Cooper Mini and more. Most of this is related to the history of the British Leyland Motor Corporation, which has changed names and partners repeatedly throughout the years. Minis are still being made today, by BMW, which bought out British Leyland. Have a question? Email us at [email protected] . Please include your name and town. Personal replies will not be provided. |
What was Bruce Springsteen's first number one album in the U.K. | Bruce Springsteen Scores 11th No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 | Billboard Bruce Springsteen Scores 11th No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Danny Clinch Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen earns his 11th No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 this week with the arrival of "High Hopes." The set, which Columbia Records released Jan. 14, sold 99,000 copies through the week ending Jan. 19, according to Nielsen SoundScan. With the No. 1 debut, Springsteen pulls ahead of Elvis Presley to stand alone as the act with the third-most No. 1s in the history of the Billboard 200. Ahead of both acts on the all-time list are the Beatles (with 19 No. 1s) and Jay Z (with 13). Related Articles Bruce Springsteen, 'High Hopes': Track-By-Track Review Springsteen's first No. 1 album was "The River," released in 1980. He has since followed it up with chart-toppers through the '80s, '90s, '00s and '10s. Having already claimed a No. 1 in the 2010s (2012's "Wrecking Ball"), Springsteen remains the only act to have achieved No. 1 albums in each of the last four decades. "High Hopes" is Springsteen's first studio album (released since Nielsen SoundScan started tracking data in 1991) to debut with fewer than 100,000 copies. His SoundScan-era high came when 2002's "The Rising" powered through 525,000 copies in its first week, easily debuting at No. 1. "High Hopes" sold particularly strong with Internet retailers, thanks largely to Amazon.com. The company carried an exclusive CD/DVD version of the album, with the DVD sporting a full-length concert of Springsteen and his E Street Band performing the entire "Born in the U.S.A." album. Through Internet sellers, the physical version of "High Hopes" sold nearly 37,000 copies for the week -- the largest week for an album sold via the Internet since last May. Daft Punk's "Random Access Memories" was the last biggest seller through the 'net, when it shifted 38,000 in its debut frame. That sum was largely due to Web-based orders of the vinyl LP version of the album. The vinyl set accounted for 12,000 of that 38,000 Internet total. (As for the vinyl version of "High Hopes," it sold a little more than 2,000 copies in its first week.) In total, "High Hopes" sold 74,000 physical copies last week, easily making it the week's top-selling physical album. On the digital side of things, "High Hopes" sold 26,000 downloads, the fourth-largest-selling digital album of the week. Last week's Billboard 200 No. 1, the soundtrack to Disney's "Frozen," slips to No. 2 to with 87,000 (though it's up 2% in sales). The album is in its eighth week on the list, and has spent the past three weeks locked in one of the top two rungs. In turn,it's the first soundtrack to spend three weeks in the top two since May 2009, when "Hannah Montana: The Movie" spent seven nonconsecutive frames in the region. 'Frozen': The No. 1 Album That's Been Ignored By Radio The long-running "Kidz Bop" series collects its 18th top 10 album, as "Kidz Bop 25" bows at No. 3 with 76,000. The franchise, which features kid-friendly covers of popular songs, collects its 39th charting album in total with the arrival of "Kidz Bop 25." In addition to the 25 numbered albums, the "Kidz Bop" franchise has spawned themed collections like "Kidz Bop Christmas," "Kidz Bop Sings the Beatles" and "Kidz Bop Halloween Hits!" On our Kid Albums chart, which tracks the top-selling children’s albums of the week, "Kidz Bop 25" easily debuts at No. 1. It marks the 27th No. 1 on the chart for the "Kidz." The last numbered "Kidz" album, "Kidz Bop 24," arrived at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 last year (and No. 1 on Kid Albums) with 62,000 sold in its first week. Behind "Kidz" this week is Beyonce's self-titled album, which falls 2-4 with 61,000. Two more new entries arrive in the top 10: Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles with her solo debut, "That Girl," and rock band Switchfoot with "Fading West." The former starts at No. 5 with 54,000, while Switchfoot steps in at No. 6 with 39,000. As one-half of Sugarland (with singer/guitarist Kristian Bush), Nettles racked up six earlier albums on the Billboard 200, |
Who duetted with Cliff Richard on When God Shines His Light | Whenever God Shines His Light - Van Morrison (with Lyrics) - YouTube Whenever God Shines His Light - Van Morrison (with Lyrics) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Sep 11, 2012 From the Album 'Avalon Sunset' (1989). Written by Van Morrison, duetted with Cliff Richard. Sunrises and sunsets in Wexford and Kerry, Ireland. LYRICS Whenever God shines his light on me Opens up my eyes so I can see When I look up in the darkest night I know everything's going to be alright In deep confusion, in great despair When I reach out for him he is there When I am lonely as I can be I know that God shines his light on me Reach out for him, he'll be there With him your troubles you can share If you live the life you love You get the blessing from above He heals the sick and heals the lame Says you can do it too in Jesus name He'll lift you up and turn you around And put your feet back on higher ground Reach out for him, he'll be there With him your troubles you can share You can use his higher power In every day and any hour He heals the sick and heals the lame Says you can do it too in Jesus name He'll lift you up and turn you around And put your feet back on higher ground. Category |
Who had a No 1 in the 90's with Turn Back Time | Aqua - Turn Back Time - YouTube Aqua - Turn Back Time Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Feb 24, 2011 Music video by Aqua performing Turn Back Time. (C) 1997 Universal Music (Denmark) A/S Category |
What is or was the name of Georgie Fame's backing group | Georgie Fame - Biography - IMDb Georgie Fame Jump to: Overview (2) | Mini Bio (1) Overview (2) Clive Powell Mini Bio (1) The beginnings of Georgie Fame started on June 26, 1943 when he was born as Clive Powell in Leigh, Lancashire. By 1957, at the age of 14, he had joined a local pop group called the Dominoes, as a pianist. In 1959 the group won a talent contest put on by bandleader Rory Blackwell, at which point Blackwell offered Clive a job playing piano with his band. Clive accepted, and soon after moved into a London flat, which he shared with members of the instrumental group Nero and the Gladiators. It was during a routine show with Blackwell's band at the Islington Ballroom (where the band had a residency) that Clive was spotted by songwriter Lionel Bart, who urged him to audition for beat group/record mogul Larry Parnes. Well, Parnes liked what he saw and snapped up Clive as his new 'discovery', and then changed his name to Georgie Fame. Most of Parnes' talent roster also had odd names; Marty Wild, Vince Eager, and Duffy Power for examples. 'Georgie' was employed as a back-up musician for many of these singers as well as for touring American artists like Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran. Georgie then joined Billy Fury's first back-up band, The Blue Flames, with whom he stayed until late 1961. At the end of that year he switched from piano to organ and formed his own Blue Flames with Colin Green (guitar), Mick Eve (sax), Tony Makins (bass), and Red Reece (drums). The Blue Flames line-up, however, was fairly flexible and changed throughout their career. By 1963, Georgie Fame and The Blue Flames were playing R&B and had switched managers to Rik Gunnel. Andrew Oldham became the publicist. '63 turned out to be an important year for Georgie when the group became the first resident act at London's subterranean Flamingo Club, on Wardour street in Soho. The Flamingo, owned by Ember Records boss Jeffrey Kruger , was one of the most famous R&B/jazz clubs at the time, and was frequented by the hippest of London's mohair-clad modernists, as well as black U.S. servicemen and West Indian immigrants. By the summer of that year, Georgie Fame had added another saxophone and a conga player to the lineup and was drawing on a number of influences including Jimmy Smith, Mose Allison, James Brown, Motown, R&B and the ska/bluebeat rhythm (which was probably picked up from the West Indian immigrants at The Flamingo). The band's song list of R&B faves like 'Night Train', 'Get On The Right Track, Baby', 'Do The Dog', 'Green Onions' and 'Shop Around' packed the club most nights and gained Georgie Fame a sort of cult following among London's booming mod underground. With all of the mop-top Beatle-types battling each other for a little chart action (nothing against the Beatles), Georgie Fame and The Blue Flames' hip 'Hammond and Horns' sound was indeed an alternative to the Rickenbacker/Hofner onslaught. Georgie also became something of a style-setter in his madras and seersucker jackets. The group was cool, sophisticated, and sharp as hell, which made it no surprise·when they became favorites of the mods and one of the most popular white R&B acts on the circuit. With this growing army of supporters, Georgie Fame was finally signed to a record contract by Columbia in 1963. The first three singles, released in 1964, 'Do The Dog', 'Do Re Mi', and 'Bend A Little', didn't go very far. This isn't to say that they were bad at all, in fact the B-side of 'Do Re Mi' .was an amazing rendition of 'Green Onions'. Also released in '64 was an e.p. titled 'Rhythm and Blue Beat'. The first track on this record was a cover of 'Madness', which leads one to wonder if Georgie Fame anticipated 2-tone by about 15 years (?). In any case, this record didn't go very far either. But Georgie didn't have to wait too long for Fame, because in December of '64 his cover of Jon Hendricks' 'Yeh Yeh' hit number one on the charts in the U.K. and was a minor hit in the U.S. as well which made Georgie Fame big news at the age of 21. The success of 'Yeh Yeh' also earned Georgie a |
What is Luther's Cradle Hymn more commonly known as | Appendix Mc: Not So Far Away In A Manger Not So Far Away In A Manger FORTY-ONE SETTINGS OF AN AMERICAN CAROL By Richard S. Hill December, 1945 Second Series, Vol. III, No. 1 Even three wise men needed a star when they went searching for the manger where the little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head. Unguided, one befuddled reference librarian has no chance at all of finding the true source of the little song that some unknown American has written in honor of the event. The complexity of the route and the number of false road signs which have been set up to confuse the unwary wayfarer would see to that. Nonetheless, it is patently high time that someone undertook to put a modicum of order into the growing confusion of false attributions which at present characterize the carol. Recent Lutheran hymnals, where according to the accepted story the carol might most fittingly appear, have begun to be so suspicious of it that they omit it entirely, and William Gustave Polack, in preparing The Handbook to the Lutheran Hymnal (St. Louis, Concordia Publishing House, 1942), does not even refer to it in passing. Unable to accept the attribution to Luther, they all preferred to ignore the carol entirely rather than attempt to find out who really did write it. Martin Luther celebrating Christmas with his family, by Gustave F. L. Konig. Reproduced from T. B. Stork's Luther's Christ-Baum, Philadelphia, 1855. ( Large Image ) In addition, the multiplicity of settings is beginning to confuse everyone. At least eight compilations have attempted to solve the matter by printing two of the settings, but with so many to choose from, the solution does not advance matters noticeably. Likewise, it only makes more acute the problem that faced a certain school teacher who wrote to the Library of Congress a year ago. She had been teaching her children to sing "Away in a manger" to one tune, and now the Sunday schools in her town were telling them to sing it to another. Both the day school and the Sunday school song book gave their tune as composed by Martin Luther. Which tune did Luther really write? Or was it only the words. The teacher eventually got an answer, much too late to do her any good. In addition, the answer hedged on several of the chief points. Several trips to the stacks of the Library had only served to confuse matters still further. Later, a process of crystallization set in, but only after many more dozens of volumes had been pulled from the shelves and the pertinent ones stacked on a spare table in the reference section. Even so, the ultimate origin of the carol has not been reached, and possibly it never will be. As Miss O'Meara pointed out to the writer, the chief question was posed in Notes and Queries in 1924 without ever receiving an answer. The explanation may lie in the fact that no one knew where to look for the answer. If the present search has done nothing else, it has limited the probable field of origin very considerably, both in range and in time, and consequently, since these facts may make it possible for some wanderer in the by-ways of nineteenth century religious literature to recognize the first edition of "Away in a manger" as such, it seems worth while to present them. After all, it is the Christmas season, when interest turns once more for a bout with the dozen or so Christmas carols that seem to do more to evoke the spirit of Christmas than any other single factor. Lest there be any mistake in the matter, let it be stated right at the start that Martin Luther had nothing whatsoever to do directly with the writing of the words or the composing of any of the forty-one musical settings of "Away in a manger." This may come as something of a shock, not only to the editors of several hundred hymn books and collections of carols, but also to the supposedly more *scholarly annotators; of the handbook of several churches, who ought to have known how to check th |
In Spain what is a corrida | Bullfighting in Spain - What is bullfighting? | don Quijote Read the Spanish version Bullfighting is certainly one of the best-known-although at the same time most controversial-Spanish popular customs. This Fiesta could not exist without the toro bravo, a species of bull of an ancient race that is only conserved in Spain. Formerly this bull's forebears, the primitive urus, were spread out over wide areas of the world. Many civilizations revered them; the bull cults on the Greek island of Crete are very well known. The Bible tells of sacrifices of bulls in honour of divine justice. Bulls also played an important role in the religious ceremonies of the Iberian tribes living in Spain in prehistoric times. The origins of the plaza de toros (bullring) are probably not the Roman amphitheatres but rather the Celtic-Iberian temples where those ceremonies were held. Near Numancia in the province of Soria one of them has survived, and it is supposed that bulls were sacrificed to the gods there. While religious bull cults go back to Iberians, it was Greek and Roman influences that converted it into a spectacle. During the Middle Ages it was a diversion for the aristocracy to torear on horseback-a style known as suerte de cañas. In the 18th century this tradition was more or less abandoned and the poorer population invented bullfighting on foot. Francisco Romero was a key figure in laying down the rules for the new sport. What a Corrida is about If you are not familiar with corridas de toros (bullfights), here is what happens in order, so that you can decide by yourself whether you want to see one when you are in Spain. A corrida starts with the paseillo, when everybody involved in the bullfight enters the ring and presents themselves to the president and public. Two alguacilillos on horseback look up to the president's box and symbolically ask for the keys to the puerta de los toriles. Behind that door the bulls are waiting. When the door opens and the first bull enters the spectacle starts for real. It consists of three parts, called tercios ("thirds"), the separation of which is signalled with a bugle call. There are three toreros-bullfighters (the better-known word "toreador" is actually never used in modern Spanish)-in each corrida, each being allotted two bulls. In the first tercio the bullfighter uses the capote, a rather large cape that is a pinkish-mauve colour on one side and yellow on the other. Now the two picadors enter on horseback, armed with a sort of lance. The second tercio is la suerte de banderillas. Three banderilleros must stick a pair of banderillas into the charging bull's back. In the final suerte suprema the bullfighter uses the muleta, a small red cloth draped from a stick. He has to show his mastery to dominate the bull, and to establish an artistic symbiosis between man and beast. The corrida ends with the torero using his sword to kill the bull. |
What mode of transport would you be using in the Devizes to Westminster marathon | Canoe Race: Devizes To Westminster - British Pathé British Pathé This video has no sound Description Unissued / Unused material. Canoe race from Devizes (Wiltshire) to Westminster (London). MS canoeists Rhodes and Lowery coming out of Savernake Tunnel. MS as one canoeist covers himself with waterproof sheet. CU St Bernard dog with brandy barrel round its neck. MS canoeists passing crowd on bank. MS as competitors carry their canoes over lock at Wootton Rivers. LS as competitors carry their canoes over dried up part of canal. LS as canoeists leave Savernake Tunnel. |
In which long running BBC series did Bonnie Langford play the part of Melanie | Bonnie Langford - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki More info on Bonnie Langford Wikis Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Bonnie Langford Bonnie Langford in September 1986 Born 22 July 1964 (1964-07-22) (age 45) Occupation Official website Bonita Melody Lysette "Bonnie" Langford (22 July 1964) is an English actress , dancer and entertainer. She came to prominence as a child star in the early 1970s then she subsequently became a companion of Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy 's Doctor Who and has appeared on stage in various musicals such as Peter Pan : The Musical, Cats and The Pirates of Penzance . After a brief hiatus she has returned to screen and stage following her acclaimed performances on celebrity talent show Dancing on Ice . In 2009 Bonnie relocated to the United States , and now divides her time between New York and the United Kingdom . Contents 12 External links Early career and Doctor Who Langford attended The Arts Educational School and the Italia Conti Academy stage school. Her first stage appearance was at four months and her first public appearance was at 15 months when she danced in specially made ballet shoes. She first came to public attention when, aged 6, she won the talent show Opportunity Knocks . This led to early fame in the television series Just William , the 1974 Broadway revival of Gypsy, starring Angela Lansbury , the 1976 film Bugsy Malone and the 1977 film Wombling Free . At this time, she was associated with fellow child star Lena Zavaroni . Langford has also appeared in three Royal Variety Performances over the years. Between 1986 and 1987 Langford played the role of Mel , companion to both the Sixth and Seventh Doctors in the classic science fiction series Doctor Who . She returned to the role in 1993 for Dimensions in Time , a special charity Doctor Who / EastEnders crossover episode as part of the BBC 's Children in Need . She continues to reprise the role in audio dramas produced by Big Finish Productions (eleven to date, including the episodes The One Doctor and The Fires of Vulcan ). Langford was a featured dancer in BBC One 's popular light entertainment series The Hot Shoe Show which she co-presented with Wayne Sleep . On 23 October 2005, she performed in Children Will Listen , a 75th birthday tribute to Stephen Sondheim at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane . Langford is a panto regular. Recent credits include: Prince Charming in Cinderella at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre , Guildford (2005/2006) & 'Peter' in Peter Pan at the Richmond Theatre in Surrey (2008/2009). Bonnie Langford is the aunt of Hollyoaks actress Summer Strallen . Dancing On Ice show and tour In 2006, Langford was a celebrity contestant in the first series of ITV 's Dancing on Ice , partnering professional figure skater Matt Evers . Their routines were characterised by the dramatic lifts and tricks they performed and were amongst the most ambitious in the competitions. Viewers saw Langford bang her head as she was spun on the ice during rehearsals, illustrating the danger of some of the moves they were attempting. Their appearances were also notable for the differing reception they received from the panel of judges (which consistently voted them highly, awarding them the highest total scores and the only two maximum scores from individual judges) and the voting public (who twice placed them in the bottom two pairs, forcing a "skate off" to remain in the competition). They finished in third place overall. Langford and Evers appeared again on the programme in the one-off Champion of Champions show which followed series two. They were scored second overall by the judging panel but again the public vote was less favourable and they were amongst the four teams eliminated in the first round of the competition. Langford then toured with Torvill and Dean 's Dancing on Ice: The Tour in 2007, a series of 41 sho |
What is the name of the pub in the TV series Born and Bred | Film Locations - TV Locations The Wrinkled Stocking tea rooms Nora Batty's house The canal at Slaithwaite Last of the Summer Wine was first broadcast on BBC television in January 1973, making it Britain's longest running TV comedy series. Every single episode has been written by Roy Clarke. The male characters are all in their 'twilight years' but act as if in their second childhood! Bill Owen (who played Compo) made the area his second home. He died in July 1999 and is buried nearby in the village of Upperthong. Many of the canal scenes in Last of the Summer Wine were filmed at Slaithwaite, which is frequently used as a location in ITV's 'Where the Heart Is'. Slaithwaite features in the canal section of this web site. Bamforths produced their saucy seaside postcards of nagging (buxom) wives and their (scrawny) hen pecked husbands at Holmfirth. Bamforths were also producers of 'Magic Lantern' slide shows and silent films. Goathland - 'Heartbeat' Aidensfield Arms + TV crew and actors Goathland's village green Heartbeat, from Yorkshire TV, is set in the 1960s, and features the community of Aidensfield and its police force. The village of Goathland is in the North York Moors National Park and features as the village of Aidensfield. The Aidensfield Stores are used as the Post Office, and the Goathland Hotel features as the Aidensfield Arms. If you're lucky, as we were, then it's possible to visit Goathland and see them filming (picture 3). Goathland's railway station and the preserved North Yorkshire Moors Railway also appear in the series. (Note:- Goathland station appears as Hogsmeade station in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone). Aidensfield police house is actually in Askwith and the police station is 60 miles away, in Otley! (Just like it would be if the series was representative of life now!) The fishing port of Whitby is often used as a location. A page about Whitby appears in the Out and About section of this website. Downham - 'Whistle Down the Wind' & 'Born & Bred' Downham village Assheton Arms Damens station Downham village in Lancashire is a film maker's dream. It has no TV aerials, no intrusive overhead cables, no double yellow lines, but lots of photogenic ducks! The Assheton family have been lords of the manor since 1558 and they still ensure that Downham retains an air of tranquility. Downham was used as a location in the 1961 film Whistle Down the Wind, starring Alan Bates and Hayley Mills. The film tells how three children assist an escaped convict they find in their barn, convinced that he is Jesus. Local children starred in the film. The farm used in Whistle Down the Wind was Worsaw End Farm (picture 2 above). Pictures 3 and 4 are locations for the BBC's comedy drama Born & Bred. This is another nostalgic series, with predictable story lines. It's 'easy watching' TV, in the same mould as Heartbeat, Monarch Of The Glen, Where the Heart is and Ballykissangel. Downham's village pub, the Assheton Arms features in the programme as The Signalman's Arms. Damens railway station ( Britain's smallest) is 20 miles from Downham and is seen as Ormston in the TV series. Wharfedale - 'Calendar Girls' Kilnsey Crag Kettlewell Calendar Girls (released 2003) stars Helen Mirren, Julie Walters and John Alderton. The film was inspired by the true story of eleven ladies from Rylstone Women's Institute in North Yorkshire. They decide on ways to raise funds for leukaemia research in support of Angela Baker's husband John, who is suffering from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. By producing a calendar of themselves in the nude they hope to sell a few hundred copies, and the rest, as they say, is history! Burnsall was used as the location for the annual village show, although it's referred to in the film as 'Kilnsey Show'. The Tennants Arms at Kilnsey was the public house where the men awaited the production of the calendar and where they held the press conference. Kettlewell was used as the fictional village |
What is the capital of Ecuador | Capital Of Ecuador, Ecuador Capital Online Quiz Quito, Capital Of Ecuador The national Capital of Ecuador is Quito which was the first town to be discovered by the Spaniards in 1934. Quito has a rich cultural background and is known as the "cultural heritage site" of the world. Geographical Location of Quito The Capital of Ecuador is located in the south of Equator at an altitude of 285m. Quito lies on the northern part of Ecuador in the Guayllabamba basin which is situated in the eastern base of base of the Pichincha Volcano. Quito is an earthquake prone city, the reason being its geographical location. The whole of Quito is divided into three separate parts by mountains. History of Quito Being the Capital of Ecuador, Quito has passed through a rich history that really brings out the essence of this city. From the very early days of its existence, Quito has been an important "centre of power". It has been inhabited by a number of important races and tribes the most important among them being the Quitus. The very first rulers of Quito were the Incas. Quito was built from the leftover ruins of Inca capital. After Ecuador gains its official independence, Quito was announced to be the official Capital of Ecuador in 1832. Quito, Capital of Ecuador is the second largest city of Ecuador and is also the second highest capital in the world. |
In which film did Sting make his first appearance | Sting.com > Official Site and Official Fan Club for Sting biography Store Sting Biography Born 2 October 1951, in Wallsend, north-east England, Gordon Sumner's life started to change the evening a fellow musician in the Phoenix Jazzmen caught sight of his black and yellow striped sweater and decided to re-christen him Sting. Sting paid his early dues playing bass with local outfits The Newcastle Big Band, The Phoenix Jazzmen, Earthrise and Last Exit, the latter of which featured his first efforts at song writing. Last Exit were big in the North East, but their jazz fusion was doomed to fail when punk rock exploded onto the music scene in 1976. Stewart Copeland, drummer with Curved Air, saw Last Exit on a visit to Newcastle and while the music did nothing for him he did recognise the potential and charisma of the bass player. The two hooked up shortly afterwards and within months, Sting had left his teaching job and moved to London. Seeing punk as flag of convenience, Copeland and Sting - together with Corsican guitarist Henri Padovani - started rehearsing and looking for gigs. Ever the businessman, Copeland took the name The Police figuring it would be good publicity, and the three started gigging round landmark punk venues like The Roxy, Marquee, Vortex and Nashville in London. Replacing Padovani with the virtuoso talents of Andy Summers the band also enrolled Stewart's elder brother Miles as manager, wowing him with a Sting song called 'Roxanne'. Within days Copeland Senior had them a record deal. But the hip London music press saw through The Police's punk camouflage and did little to disguise their contempt, and the band's early releases had no chart success. So The Police did the unthinkable - they went to America. The early tours are the stuff of legend - bargain flights to the USA courtesy of Freddie Laker's pioneering Skytrain; driving their own van and humping their own equipment from gig to gig; and playing to miniscule audiences at the likes of CBGB's in New York and The Rat Club in Boston. Their tenacity paid off though as they slowly built a loyal following, got some all important air-play, and won over their audiences with a combination of new wave toughness and reggae rhythms. They certainly made an odd trio: guitarist Summers had a career dating back to the mid-60s, the hyper-kinetic Copeland was a former prog-rocker, and Sting's background was in trad jazz and fusion. The sound the trio made was unique though, and Sting's pin-up looks did them no harm at all. The band returned to the UK to find the reissued 'Roxanne' single charting, and played a sell-out tour of mid-size venues. The momentum had started. The debut album 'Outlandos d'Amour' (Oct 78) delivered three sizeable hits with 'Roxanne', 'Can't Stand Losing You' and 'So Lonely' which in turn led to a headlining slot at the '79 Reading Festival which won the band some fine reviews, but it was with 'Reggatta de Blanc' (Oct 79) that the band stepped up a gear. Reggatta's first single, 'Message In A Bottle', streaked to number one and the album's success was consolidated further when 'Walking On The Moon' also hit the top slot. The band was big, but about to get even bigger. 1980 saw them undertake a world tour with stops on all continents - including the first rock concerts in Bombay - and the band eventually returned to the UK exhausted, for two final shows in Sting's hometown of Newcastle. Much of this groundbreaking tour was captured on the 'Police Around The World' video and a BBC documentary entitled 'The Police in the East'. Within weeks, the band were in a Dutch studio recording new material but Sting's stock of pre-Police songs and ideas were wearing out. When 'Zenyatta Mondatta' was released (Oct 80) although it sold well and produced another number one single in 'Don't Stand So Close To Me' and a top five hit with 'De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da' a rethink was required. Sting later admitted that he felt 'Zenyatta' was the band's weakest album but by the end of 1980 the band were undoubtedly the biggest-selling band in the country selling out two |
What are the diamond shaped panes of glass in a leaded window called | Metal Windows A medieval oriel window with wrought iron lights at The George Inn, Norton St Phillip, North Somerset (the glazing is modern) To fully understand the fundamental issues concerning metal window repair and restoration it is important to have some knowledge of how metal windows evolved. The historical development of metal windows comprises three very distinct stages, mirroring the advances made simultaneously in the engineering industry. THE ART OF THE BLACKSMITH The first metal windows were made from wrought iron by medieval blacksmiths. These simple frames were glazed with either stained glass or clear leaded lights, and were mostly used for ecclesiastical buildings and major country houses whose owners were among the few people who could afford them. At this time, leaded lights were also installed direct to masonry or wood, and secured with copper wires to vertically or horizontally fixed metal bars known as 'ferramenta' or 'saddle bars'. Minimal engineering skills were required to make windows with fixed lights. However, casement windows (a window with at least one light which can be swung open), demanded considerable dexterity and craftsmanship in order to produce the fittings required, including the gudgeon plates on which they hinged, decorative handles, handle plates and stays. These designs might not meet today's standards for draught and weather protection, but they were often beautiful examples of 'the blacksmith's art.' The earliest window glass in general use was variously known as 'muff glass', 'broadsheet', or 'cylinder glass'. It was made by blowing a cylindrical vessel, which is then opened up at each end and split from end to end to form a sheet. In the late 17th century this method of production was largely superseded by 'crown glass', also known as spun glass. This produced much clearer glass, involved manipulating and spinning the semi-molten glass to form a disc from which small panes could be cut. Both glass types have a distinctive beauty when light reflects off them. The earliest glass was extremely expensive and was only available in relatively small panes without severe distortion, typically 6"x 6" maximum. As a result almost all windows of the Tudor and Jacobean periods were made up of leaded light panels often with diamond shaped panes called 'quarries'. The quarries were joined together to form the window light using 'H'-section strips of lead, called 'cames', which were soldered together to make up one large glazed area. (Copper was used in place of lead, particularly during the Arts and Crafts movement, in the late 19th century.) Where flat sections of wrought iron were used to make up a frame, the leaded light was fixed to it with wire secured with lead solder. In later windows a copper rivet was used instead of the wire, but otherwise the design was much the same. In both instances it would have been usual to weatherproof the light at its junction with the frame with putty (a mix of pounded whiting and linseed oil), angled to shed water. With the rise of Palladian architecture in the early 18th century, wrought iron windows fell out of favour as timber sashes were considered more suitable for the new, elegant style of domestic architecture. Nevertheless wrought iron windows with leaded lights continued to be used in churches and in more humble domestic buildings, and in the 19th century their us |
Of which common mineral is rock crystal a variety | ROCK CRYSTAL, the colorless variety of quartz SPECIMENS Rock Crystal is the name given to all clear colorless quartz. It is widely used as a popular ornamental stone and is also used as a gemstone . Although it is one of the least expensive gemstones, cut rock crystal has been used as imitation diamonds . Rock crystal lacks the fire, color (of course) and the rarity to be ranked as a fine precious gemstone. None-the-less, rock crystal is in wide use as a gemstone due to its beauty, affordability, availability, and ease of cutting. The most common use for rock crystal is in ornamental carvings. A well known ornamental carving for rock crystal is the crystal ball of fortune telling fame. While rock crystal is common it is hard to find large crystals of quartz with the clarity and size required for the crystal balls that most of us associate with fortune tellers. Rock crystal is used for many ornamental carvings from spheres (crystal balls) to pyramids to obelisks to figurines to eggs to bowls to wands. There are also many fine chandeliers that are outfitted with rock crystal ornaments. Rock crystal can have the colorless clarity of pure water, unlike ordinary window glass which is a pale green. Yet the most common flaws - internal fractures - result in veils and colorful refractions that lend beauty to an otherwise ordinary object. Rock crystal is an alternate and traditional birthstone for the month of April. Quartz is often associated with balance, clarity, and energy. Many people prefer uncut clusters of rock crystal. These natural treasures look like crystal cities of fantasy stories. The long slender clear prisms of quartz projecting upward from a common base are true mineralogical wonders that can be admired by all. They cost of good clusters of rock crystal is quite affordable and comes from sources around the world. The best rock crystal sources are in the famous Hot Springs area of Arkansas, USA; Cumberland, England; St. Gotthard, Switzerland; Brazil and Madagascar. Large individual crystals of quartz have been found in Brazil, the largest weighs over 44 tons. Rock crystal often has inclusions of other minerals and these inclusions sometimes produce popular varieties of ornamental stone. Golden rutile inclusions produce a unique stone aptly named rutilated quartz that has a very hair-like look. Another apply named stone is called tourmalinated quartz and contains intricately crossing needles of black schorl tourmaline trapped in the clear crystal. Phantoms are a result of inclusions which occur when other minerals such as chlorite , hematite or even milky quartz form as a crust on the surface of the crystals during a hiatus in the crystal's growth. The crystal then grows out and around the encrusting growth, encasing it inside. But since the thin encrustations formed over a crystal complete with crystal faces it appears that there is a crystal inside the crystal. The encrustations are often incomplete or diffuse and appear ghostly, hence the name phantom. Rock crystal is only one of several quartz varieties. Other varieties that form macroscopic (large enough to see) crystals are as follows: Amethyst is the purple gemstone variety. Citrine is a yellow to orange gemstone variety that is rare in nature but is often created by heating Amethyst. Milky Quartz is the cloudy white variety. Prasiolite is the leek-green variety. Rose quartz is a pink to reddish pink variety. Smoky quartz is the brown to gray variety. Amethyst Galleries' |
What was the largest concentration camp formed by the Nazis in World War 11 | Auschwitz - World War II - HISTORY.com Google Auschwitz: Genesis of Death Camps After the start of World War II , Adolf Hitler (1889-1945), the chancellor of Germany from 1933 to 1945, implemented a policy that came to be known as the “Final Solution.” Hitler was determined not just to isolate Jews in Germany and countries annexed by the Nazis, subjecting them to dehumanizing regulations and random acts of violence. Instead, he became convinced that his “Jewish problem” would be solved only with the elimination of every Jew in his domain, along with artists, educators, Gypsies, communists, homosexuals, the mentally and physically handicapped and others deemed unfit for survival in Nazi Germany. Did You Know? In October 1944, a group of Auschwitz "Sonderkommando," young Jewish males responsible for removing corpses from crematoriums and gas chambers, staged a revolt. They assaulted their guards, using tools and makeshift explosives, and demolished a crematorium. All were apprehended and killed. To complete this mission, Hitler ordered the construction of death camps. Unlike concentration camps, which had existed in Germany since 1933 and were detention centers for Jews, political prisoners and other perceived enemies of the Nazi state, death camps existed for the sole purpose of killing Jews and other “undesirables,” in what became known as the Holocaust. Auschwitz: The Largest of the Death Camps Auschwitz, the largest and arguably the most notorious of all the Nazi death camps, opened in the spring of 1940. Its first commandant was Rudolf Höss (1900-47), who previously had helped run the Sachsenhausen concentration camp in Oranienburg, Germany. Auschwitz was located on a former military base outside OÅ›wiÄ™cim, a town in southern Poland situated near Krakow, one of the country’s largest cities. During the camp’s construction, nearby factories were appropriated and all those living in the area were forcibly ejected from their homes, which were bulldozed by the Nazis. Auschwitz originally was conceived as a concentration camp, to be used as a detention center for the many Polish citizens arrested after Germany annexed the country in 1939. These detainees included anti-Nazi activists, politicians, resistance members and luminaries from the cultural and scientific communities. Once Hitler’s Final Solution became official Nazi policy, however, Auschwitz was deemed an ideal death camp locale. For one thing, it was situated near the center of all German-occupied countries on the European continent. For another, it was in close proximity to the string of rail lines used to transport detainees to the network of Nazi camps. However, not all those arriving at Auschwitz were immediately exterminated. Those deemed fit to work were employed as slave labor in the production of munitions, synthetic rubber and other products considered essential to Germany’s efforts in World War II. Auschwitz and Its Subdivisions At its peak of operation, Auschwitz consisted of several divisions. The original camp, known as Auschwitz I, housed between 15,000 and 20,000 political prisoners. Those entering its main gate were greeted with an infamous and ironic inscription: “Arbeit Macht Frei,” or “Work Makes You Free.” Auschwitz II, located in the village of Birkenau, or Brzezinka, just outside OÅ›wiÄ™cim, was constructed in 1941 on the order of Heinrich Himmler (1900-45), commander of the “Schutzstaffel” (or Select Guard/Protection Squad, more commonly known as the SS), which operated all Nazi concentration camps and death camps. Birkenau, the biggest of the Auschwitz facilities, could hold some 90,000 prisoners. It also housed a group of bathhouses where countless people were gassed to death, and crematory ovens where bodies were burned. The majority of Auschwitz victims died at Birkenau.More than 40 smaller facilities, called subcamps, dotted the landscape and served as slave-labor camps. The largest of these subcamps, Monowitz, also known as Auschwitz III, began operating in 1942 and housed some 10,000 prisoners. Life and Death in Auschwitz By mid-1942 |
In World War 11 R.A.F. slang what were cookies | Slang terms at the Front - The British Library Slang terms at the Front Julian Walker explores the growth of slang used by soldiers in the trenches from describing food to alternate names for allies and enemies. Food The limited diet of the British soldier in the front line included Tickler’s Plum and Apple Jam, known as ‘pozzy’ (possibly from a South African word for ‘preserved food’), ‘biscuit’, a hard-baked bread that had seen service for many years in Britain’s armies and navies, and ‘bully beef’, whose name may have come from the French boeuf bouillé (boiled beef) or possibly from the picture of a bull’s head on many tin designs. ‘Gippo’, stew or thick gravy, probably derived from a term used in the 17th and 18th centuries to denote a kitchen servant. Rum was delivered to the front in jars labelled SRD, interpreted as ‘seldom reaches destination’. Available behind the lines in French bars were ‘Bombardier Fritz’ (pommes de terre frites – chips) with ‘oofs’ and ‘pang’, and ‘plonk’ (vin blanc – white wine). Experiences common to European armies at the time – poor food and the logistics of transport – provided similar terms for poor quality butter or margarine: ‘axlegrease’ and the German Wagenschmiere (wagongrease). Soldiers grew adept at getting hold of food by various means; terms included ‘mumping’, ‘winning’, ‘cadging’, ‘humming’, ‘making’, ‘boning’, ‘souveniring’ and ‘hot-stuffing’. Some of these terms were invented at the time while others dated back centuries. Cook book for the trenches Cookbook for soldiers in the trenches published in 1915 giving simple recipes that could be made with few ingredients. Free from known copyright restrictions Materiel Many of the terms for weapons and artillery were remarkably similar on both sides of no man’s land, indicating a similarity of attitude, that the soldier had two enemies, the opposing forces and the war itself. Germans and British used the same terms for the German stick-grenade – a potato-masher – both sides had a ‘Black Maria’, and both sides used a German name for an aeroplane – a ‘Taube’. Some of these terms became indelibly associated with the war: ‘whizz-bangs’ speaks explicitly of the soldier’s experience of knowing how to identify a particular kind of incoming shell, and what action might be worth taking. ‘Jack Johnson’, referencing the black heavyweight champion boxer, was for a shell which created a large amount of black smoke. ‘Moaning Minnie’ referred to the German trench mortar or Minenwerfer, the term carrying overtones of familiarity and humour. Names for troops: ‘Tommy’ and ‘Foot Slogger’ Documentation of ‘Tommy Atkins’, the archetypical name for the British soldier, dates back to 1815. ‘Tommy’ became immortalised in the first of Rudyard Kipling’s Barrack Room Ballads, published in 1892: O it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' “Tommy, go away”; But it's “Thank you, Mister Atkins," when the band begins to play, The band begins to play, my boys, the band begins to play, O it's “Thank you, Mr. Atkins," when the band begins to play. The name ‘Tommy’ was used universally throughout the First World War, by both sides. Some correspondence to The Times in 1914 indicates that not everyone felt well-disposed towards the name. ‘An Ensign of 1848’ wrote on 23 October: ‘May I ... suggest that the time has now come ... to put a period to the use of the nickname ‘Tommies’? ... To hear these British soldiers referred to in depreciatory patronage as ‘Tommies’ by those who stay at home ... is unseemly and exasperating.’ Three days later another reader wrote that if you were to ask ‘a company of Garrison Artillery what they think of the name and of the verses in which it was first enshrined the reply was startling and anything but complimentary to the author of the verses.’ It is possible that this was a matter of opinion which differed between individuals, regiments, platoons, and any groupings of soldiers. Certainly there are clear indications of its being used by soldiers: the trench paper The Salient for Christmas 1915 advertises The Buzzer, the paper of the 49th |
Who was the chief of the S.S. during World War 11 | The SS - World War II - HISTORY.com Google Origins of the SS In 1921, Adolf Hitler became the leader of a fledgling political organization called the National Socialist German Workers’ (Nazi) Party. The group promoted extreme German nationalism and anti-Semitism, and was dissatisfied with the terms of the Treaty of Versailles , the 1919 peace settlement that ended World War I (1914-18) and required numerous concessions and reparations from Germany. Hitler blamed Jews and Marxists for Germany’s problems and espoused the concept of an Aryan “master race.” Did You Know? A separate wing of the Dachau concentration camp was set aside for SS members found guilty of committing serious infractions. Close to 130 SS members were interned at Dachau when the camp was liberated by U.S. military forces on April 29, 1945. By the end of 1921, Hitler had his own private army, the “Sturmabteilung” (“Assault Division”), or SA, whose members were known as storm troopers or brown shirts (for the color of their uniforms). The SA accompanied Hitler during his public appearances and surrounded him when he made impassioned speeches urging his supporters to perpetrate violence against Jews and his political adversaries. In 1925, Hitler ordered the formation of the Schutzstaffel, an entity that was separate from, although linked to, the SA. The SS initially consisted of eight individuals, all of whom were entrusted to personally guard Hitler and other top Nazis. Julius Schreck (1898-1936), a dedicated Hitler loyalist, became the first commander of the SS. The following year, Schreck, who frequently wore a fake moustache that resembled Hitler’s, was replaced by Joseph Berchtold (1897-1962). Erhard Heiden (1901-33) took control of the SS in 1927. That same year, SS members were banned from partaking in political debate and were required to profess undying loyalty to Hitler and unquestioningly acknowledge him as their one and only prophet. Heinrich Himmler, Architect of the SS On January 6, 1929, Hitler named Heinrich Himmler commander of the SS, which at the time had close to 300 members. Himmler, who like Hitler was a fervent anti-Semite, had joined the Nazi Party in 1923 and eventually served as Hitler’s deputy propaganda chief. Himmler was determined to separate the SS from the SA, transform the SS into an elite force that was larger and more potent than the SA and, finally, alter the function of the organization within the Nazi Party. Under Himmler’s guidance, the SS evolved over the next four years into a first-rate paramilitary unit. To qualify for the SS, prospective members had to prove that none of their ancestors were Jewish and agree to marry only with the consent of their superior officers. In addition to receiving military training, recruits were taught that they were the elite not only of the Nazi Party but of all humankind. Above all else, they were to value allegiance and obligation to the Nazi ideal, place individual concerns aside and perform their duties diligently and as a cohesive unit. Such expectations were reflected in the SS motto: “Loyalty is my honor.” Consolidating Power By 1932, the SS had grown to include thousands of members, and the group began wearing all-black uniforms. When Hitler became Germany’s chancellor on January 30, 1933, SS membership had increased to over 50,000. In March of that year, Himmler announced the opening of the first Nazi concentration camp, in the town of Dachau , Germany. The camp initially housed political prisoners who opposed the Nazis. In April 1934, Himmler was named head of Germany’s secret state police, the “Geheime Staatspolizei,” more commonly known as the “Gestapo.” The Gestapo, which had been established the previous year, was charged with tracking down and arresting Hitler’s adversaries. Without benefit of trial, these alleged enemies either were executed or dispatched to concentration camps. At the same time, Himmler was one of the primary behind-the-scenes forces in the removal from power of Ernst Röhm (1887-1934), head of the SA. On June 30, 1934, during a purge of major SA offi |
Who was the first British monarch to attend an F.A. Cup Final | The FA Cup | FA Cup Final History Online | Results & Scores Top 10 FA Cup Matches of All Time The FA Cup's Early Years... The voices of history gather and the appeal of history is imaginative. Imagination craves to behold the past. Consider all that is implicit in that single word 'past', the more so when its wings are folded around such an historic cavalcade of names as the amateurs of the Wanderers, Old Etonians, Royal Engineers and Oxford University, to be succeeded at the birth of professionalism by the likes of Blackburn Rovers, Aston Villa, Preston North End, Newcastle United, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and the rest. Now we stand in the purple dignity of their collective shadow and, applauding, turn back to that past so that we may 'roam' in a crowded mist and hear lost voices and see lost looks'. The Football Association 'Challenge Cup'. That is its proud title, but to the world it is known simply as 'The Cup'. How profound has been its influence on the world game. There is a charm about this great competition since it is the most democratic of contests. The giants cannot disport themselves in their own world; they must be ready to face the dwarfs of lower spheres and very often they fall with a resounding crash. This is the intriguing David and Goliath character of the competition, here lies its fascination. It was C. W. Alcock, Secretary of the F.A. from 1870 to 1895 who launched the idea of the Cup. Educated at Harrow School, he had taken part there in the Cock House Competition, a system of House matches based on the knock-out principle. The F.A. Cup, indeed, was the adaptation on a national scale of school days so that in October 1871 fifteen teams formed an initial entry. History took a deep breath and prepared for the plunge. 1871: it is mid-Victorian England - the age of Gladstone and Disraeli, which saw the beginnings of social and industrial reform; the age of the horse and carriage; of the top-hat and cloth cap; of extravagant beards and mutton chop whiskers; of Dickens; which brought the curtailment of long working hours and, importantly, the unique social creation, the Saturday half-holiday. It was this that did as much as anything to help popularise football with the community. The magic of the Cup, too - soon affectionately known as 'the little tin idol' - spread rapidly. By 1882, a mere decade after its start, the entries had grown from 15 to 84; by 1885, when professionalism was legalised, 130 clubs set out in search of the prize. The oak tree had begun to take shape from the acorn. The Cup Final has had three historic homes. First, it was the Kennington Oval from 1872 to 1892, with the exception of its second year. Since, initially, it was meant to be a challenge cup the winner of the previous season was exempt until the final with a choice of ground. The Wanderers, as holders, in 1873 chose Lillie Bridge for the climax, a site now occupied by railway sidings at West Brompton near to Stamford Bridge. After that year, however, the challenge round was abandoned and the holders, rightly, had to take their chance against the whole field. In 1893 the scene changed to The Crystal Palace where, apart from five replays at the turn of the century, it stayed until 1914. After the first World War there followed three brief visits to Chelsea's Stamford Bridge before the remarkable birth of Wembley in 1923. And there it stayed until 2000 but with a difference. The whole rim of this world famous stadium, with its lush Cumberland turf, was enclosed with a roof as protection against the elements: once, at the start, the final was no all ticket affair which led to the initial 1923 invasion by a multitude estimated at 200,000 covering the pitch itself like a swarm of insects and holding up the kick-off for three quarters of an hour while His Majesty King George V stood patiently watching the remarkable scene from the royal box. Once upon a time, too, the teams used to emerge into the arena from the west end of the stadium, now they enter from the east underneath the giant electric scoreboard. Life moves |
Where did Prince Charles marry Diana | BBC ON THIS DAY | 29 | 1981: Charles and Diana marry About This Site | Text Only 1981: Charles and Diana marry Crowds of 600,000 people filled the streets of London to catch a glimpse of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer on their wedding day. The couple were married at St Paul's Cathedral before an invited congregation of 3,500 and an estimated global TV audience of 750 million - making it the most popular programme ever broadcast. Britons enjoyed a national holiday to mark the occasion. Lady Diana, 20, arrived almost on time for the 1120 BST ceremony after making the journey from Clarence House in the Glass Coach with her father, Earl Spencer. She made the three-and-a-half minute walk up the red-carpeted aisle with the sumptuous 25 ft (7.62 m) train of her Emmanuel designed, ivory taffeta and antique lace gown flowing behind her. Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Robert Runcie led the traditional Church of England service, but he was assisted by clergymen from many denominations. The bride's nerves showed briefly when she mixed up the Prince's names - calling him Philip Charles Arthur George, rather than Charles Philip. Charles, 32, in the full dress uniform of a naval commander, slightly muddled his vows too, referring to "thy goods" rather than "my worldly goods". After a brief private signing ceremony the Prince and Princess of Wales walked back down the aisle to the refrain of Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance. Balcony embrace The newlyweds took the open-topped state landau to Buckingham Palace where they emerged on the balcony at 1310 BST to give the crowds the kiss they had been longing to see. Afterwards Charles and Diana retired from the public gaze to enjoy toasts and a wedding breakfast with 120 family guests. A "just married" sign attached to the landau by Princes Andrew and Edward raised smiles as the married couple were driven over Westminster Bridge to get the train to Romsey in Hampshire to begin their honeymoon. |
How many of William the Conqueror's sons became king of England | BBC - iWonder - How did William the Bastard become William the Conqueror? How did William the Bastard become William the Conqueror? 1035 Presented byProfessor Robert BartlettPresenter and historian From a French cradle to the English crown In 1028, an unmarried French woman bore a son to the Duke of Normandy. People taunted the boy with the nickname ‘William the Bastard’. Yet he not only became a formidable Norman ruler: he became one of England's most brutal and influential kings. From the Battle of Hastings to the Domesday Book, William was responsible for truly extraordinary events in England's history. Find out how a brutal childhood, some lucky breaks and a festering angry grudge shaped the man who changed Britain forever. 1035 A bloody awful childhood You need to have JavaScript enabled to view this clip. Robert Bartlett describes the tumultuous early years of Duke William's rule. Clip from The Normans (BBC Two, 2010). William is eight years old when his father goes on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. The duke’s nobles swear allegiance to William, should he fail to return. Sure enough, the duke soon falls ill and dies. William inherits the duchy but Normandy is quickly plunged into civil war. The young duke finds himself under constant threat of deposition by powerful rivals. This means William witnesses extreme brutality from an early age – his steward, Osbern, has his throat cut by a Norman rebel while sleeping in William's bedchamber. Plots were hatched and rebellions, and all the duchy was ablaze with fire. William of Jumièges, describing the chaotic early years of William's rule 1047 When Harold met William Getty images William looks on as Harold swears a sacred oath to support his claim to the throne. King Edward's right-hand man was Harold, an earl and member of the Godwinson family, a powerful Anglo-Saxon dynasty. In 1064, Harold embarks on a voyage to France but is shipwrecked and captured by the Count of Ponthieu. William seizes his opportunity to gain the support of another powerful English noble – he orders the count, an old rival, to release Harold and has him brought to Normandy. According to the Bayeux Tapestry, Harold joins William on a military campaign in Brittany. Harold then swears to help William secure the English throne after Edward's death, before making a swift exit back to England. The Battle of Hastings You need to have JavaScript enabled to view this clip. Robert Bartlett describes how the fateful battle of 1066 unfolded. Clip from The Normans (BBC Two, 2010). William arrives on the Sussex coast while King Harold is in the north of England, fighting Viking invaders at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. Harold marches his troops 200 miles south to meet the Norman invaders in Hastings. Although his men are tired, the battle is closely fought: at various points, both leaders are feared dead. It’s brutal and bloody – thousands are slaughtered. At dusk, the Normans finally overcome the English and Harold is killed when an arrow lodges in his eye. Legend says he was so mutilated only his lover could identify him by 'secret marks' on his body. William is crowned in Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day. I have taken England with both my hands. William, setting foot on English soil in 1066 1069 Slaughter and starvation in northern England Topfoto The campaign of destruction and oppression came to be known as the Norman Yoke. To cement his kingship, William creates a new Norman aristocracy. Castles are built to protect the new nobles and flaunt their power. Yet the north continues to cause William problems. After a series of rebellions, he decides to force it into submission and unite England through a campaign of terror and brutality. He lays waste to English villages and destroys farmlands, robbing agricultural communities of their livelihoods. When famine sets in there are tales of people eating dogs, cats and even human flesh to survive. With 100,000 dead, it will be decades before the north recovers from such systematic devastation. He cut down many people and destroyed homes and land. Nowhere else had |
Who was the third wife of Henry V111 | Learn All About The Six Wives Of Henry VIII, Their Lives & Deaths | Historic Royal Palaces Find out more about the lives (and deaths) of Henry VIII's six wives Katherine of Aragon Divorced The first of Henry VIII's six wives, Katherine of Aragon (1485-1536) was a Spanish princess who was married to Henry for 18 years before he began divorce proceedings in his desperation to re-marry and produce a male heir. Katherine had been pregnant six times but only one daughter, Princess Mary, later Mary I , had survived. Dying in 1536, Katherine wrote to Henry: 'Lastly, I make this vow, that mine eyes desire you above all things. Farewell.' Anne Boleyn Beheaded The second of Henry VIII's six wives, Anne Boleyn (c1501-1536) was married to the King for only three years from 1533-1536. Instead of the sought after male heir, Anne was pregnant with another princess, Elizabeth (later Elizabeth I ). Anne was supported by religious reformers but was also hated by many at court. After a miscarriage, her fate was sealed and she was arrested (and later executed at the Tower of London) for adultery and incest. Jane Seymour Died Jane Seymour (c1509-1537) was the third of Henry VIII's six wives and the only wife to provide the King with the much longed for son and male heir. Having married Henry in May 1536, she gave birth to Prince Edward (later Edward VI) at Hampton Court Palace in 1537 but died soon afterwards. Henry had his son but grieved: 'Providence has mingled my joy with the bitterness of the death of her who brought me this happiness.' Anne of Cleves Divorced Anne of Cleves (1515-1557) was the fourth of Henry VIII's six wives and at 24 was half Henry's age when they married in January 1540. Henry first saw Anne of Cleves in a painting by Hans Holbein but in the flesh, Henry found Anne unattractive and began pursuing one of her maids of honour, Catherine Howard. After six months the marriage was annulled yet Anne remained in England and on good terms with Henry VIII. He commanded that she be treated as 'the king's sister' Catherine Howard Beheaded Henry VIII's fifth wife was an alluring teenager named Catherine Howard (c1522-1542). Married three weeks after his second divorce, rumours of Catherine's past and present love affairs reached a furious Henry. She was arrested at Hampton Court Palace and later taken to the Tower of London where she was beheaded in February 1542, aged about 21. Kateryn Parr |
What is the chemical symbol for sodium | Sodium»the essentials [WebElements Periodic Table] CAS Registry ID : 7440-23-5 The picture above shows the colour arising from adding common salt (NaCl) to a burning mixture of potassium chlorate and sucrose. The chemistry of sodium is dominated by electron loss to form Na+. Cartoon by Nick D Kim ( [Science and Ink] , used by permission). Sodium: historical information Sodium was discovered by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1807 at England. Origin of name : from the English word "soda" (the origin of the symbol Na comes from the Latin word "natrium"). Until the 18th century no distinction was made between potassium and sodium. This was because early chemists did not recognise that "vegetable alkali" (K2CO3, potassium carbonate, coming from deposits in the earth) and "mineral alkali" (Na2CO3, sodium carbonate, derived from wood ashes) are distinct from each other. Eventually a distinction was made. Sodium was first isolated in 1807 by Sir Humphry Davy, who made it by the electrolysis of very dry molten sodium hydroxide, NaOH. Sodium collected at the cathode. Davy isolated potassium by a similar procedure, also in 1807. Shortly after, Thenard and Gay-Lussac isolated sodium by reducing sodium hydroxide with iron metal at high temperatures. Sodium is one of the elements which has an alchemical symbol, shown below (alchemy is an ancient pursuit concerned with, for instance, the transformation of other metals into gold). alt="alchemical symbol of sodium"> Sometime prior to the autumn of 1803, the Englishman John Dalton was able to explain the results of some of his studies by assuming that matter is composed of atoms and that all samples of any given compound consist of the same combination of these atoms. Dalton also noted that in series of compounds, the ratios of the masses of the second element that combine with a given weight of the first element can be reduced to small whole numbers (the law of multiple proportions). This was further evidence for atoms. Dalton's theory of atoms was published by Thomas Thomson in the 3rd edition of his System of Chemistry in 1807 and in a paper about strontium oxalates published in the Philosophical Transactions. Dalton published these ideas himself in the following year in the New System of Chemical Philosophy. The symbol used by Dalton for sodium is shown below. [See History of Chemistry, Sir Edward Thorpe, volume 1, Watts & Co, London, 1914.] Sodium around us Read more » Sodium is a vital element. The human diet must contain a sensible amount of sodium. The sodium cation is the main extracellular (outside cells) cation in animals and is important for nerve function in animals. The importance of sodium as salt in the diet was recognized well before sodium itself was understood to be an element. This recognition formed the basis of trading of salt deposits lining the Dead Sea in biblical times by the Romans. Prolonged sweating results in sodium ion loss in sweat and it is most important that the sodium ion is replaced through proper diet. Sodium is never found as the free element ("native") in nature as it is so reactive. Sodium is the sixth most abundant element in the earth's crust at about 2.6 - 3.0%. The most common mineral is rock salt (sodium chloride, NaCl, or halite), but it occurs in many other minerals including sodium borate (borax), sodium carbonate (soda), sodium nitrate (Chile saltpetre). and sodium sulphate (thenardite). In those species, however, it is the anions that are the reason for mining. Sodium is present in some abundance in the sun and other stars andclearly identifiable by the sodium D lines which are very prominent in the solar spectrum and those of other stars. Abundances for sodium in a number of different environments. More abundance data » Location Second ionisation energy : 4562 kJ mol‑1 Isolation Isolation : sodium would not normally be made in the laboratory as it is so readily available commercially. All syntheses require an electrolytic step as it is so difficult to add an electron to the poorly electronegative sodium ion Na+. Sodium is present as salt (sodiu |
What date is St. Swithin's Day | St Swithin's Day | Royal Meteorological Society Royal Meteorological Society St Swithun’s day if thou dost rain For forty days it will remain St Swithun’s day if thou be fair For forty days ‘twill rain nae mare St Swithun's Day is on 15th July. Will it rain for yet another 40 days? The St Swithun's Day legend is an old one –the earliest surviving written reference dates back to the 14th century – although its roots are much disputed. St Swithun (or Swithin) was an Anglo-Saxon bishop of Winchester who died in around AD862. The clergyman requested that his remains be interred among the common people outside the church, but in 971, after he had been made patron saint of Winchester Cathedral, his body was dug up and moved to a new indoor shrine. According to some writers, this caused sufficient displeasure in the heavens for a terrible downpour to strike the church and continue unabated for 40 days, hence the legend. The only problem with this theory is a complete and utter absence any evidence, with no early account of the reburial mentioning the slightest drop of rain. Whatever its roots, the veracity of the St Swithun's Day myth clearly fails to stand up to much detailed examination. Since records began, not a single 40-day drought has occurred anywhere in the UK during the summer months, and there has been not one instance at any time of the year of 40 consecutive days of rainfall. Sunshine on St Swithun's Day in Miami may well auger 40 days of unbroken sunshine, but in Blackpool it most assuredly does not. That said, there is the tiniest glimmer of sense to the rhyme. The middle of July tends to be around the time that the jet stream settles into a relatively consistent pattern. If the jet stream lies north of the UK throughout the summer, continental high pressure is able to move in, bringing warmth and sunshine. If it sticks further south, Arctic air and Atlantic weather systems are likely to predominate, bringing colder, wetter weather. The rhyme just needs a little re-rendering: St Swithun's day if thou dost rain For forty days, relatively unsettled there's a fair chance it will remain St Swithun's day if thou be fair For forty days, a northerly jet stream might result in some fairly decent spells But then again it might not |
Who had a No 1 in the 70's with Knowing Me Knowing You | Abba - Knowing Me, Knowing You - YouTube Abba - Knowing Me, Knowing You Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Oct 7, 2009 Music video by Abba performing Knowing Me, Knowing You. (C) 1976 Polar Music International AB Category |
Which one hit wonder took Oh Lori to number 8 in 1977 | Alessi Brothers — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm soundtrack The Alessi Brothers are an American pop singer-songwriter duo, best known for their 1984 hit "Savin' the Day" and their 1977 hit "Oh Lori". The duo are identical twin brothers, Bill (Billy) Alessi and Bob (Bobby) Alessi (born 12 July 1953, Long Island, New York). In 1977, they climbed to number seven in the UK Singles Chart with "Oh Lori", and in 1982 they reached number 71 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 with "Put Away Your Love". This… read more |
What was Britain's first Eurovision Song Contest entry | Eurovision song contest 2015: the United Kingdom's best and worst moments By Ellie Walker-Arnott Saturday 23 May 2015 at 7:00AM Every year since the mid 1950s, we've turned on our tellies to watch the Eurovision's unique blend of euro-pop, disappearing skirts and smoke machines. But for Britain the annual talent contest has been something of a rollercoaster ride. We've had ups and downs, wins... and years peppered by those pesky 'nil points'. This year - the 60th anniversary of the singing contest - the nation rests all their Eurovision hopes and dreams on unknown musical duo Electro Velvet and their song Still In Love With You. We'll have to wait until later this evening to find out whether their performance be a hit or a miss, but in the meantime, let's look back at the UK's triumphs and our, erm, embarrassingly bad flops... Sing, Little Birdie by Pearl Carr and Teddy Johnson (1959) Wholesome, smiley duo Pearl and Teddy were the UK's first success story, taking second place for their perky rendition of Sing, Little Birdie (you can watch it below, just hold out through the preamble). The contest was a whole different ball game back then. There was no lycra or face paint and they seem to have replaced the strobe lighting and arena stage with a much more refined orchestra and revolving entrance... Puppet on a String by Sandie Shaw (1967) Woop! Our first ever winner. Sandie won a very respectable 47 points for this catchy tune. Nowadays the Eurovision props team would have a field day with a song like this. Fairground rides, hundreds of dancers pretending to a puppets, Sandie would probably the lowered down on an elaborate puppet's string... Boom Bang-a-Bang by Lulu (1969) Just two years later and we get another winner. The UK were on fire during the 60s when it came to catchy Euro pop sensations! This time, lovely Lulu sung her heart out for the British public. We've gone all Technicolor too, but no Eurovision-style theatrics to be spied just yet. The strange spiky statue behind her could be a hint of things to come though... Power To All Our Friends by Cliff Richard (1973) He may have only come third, but old Cliff deserves some recognition for services to Eurovision. This wasn't his first time representing our green and pleasant land either. He also performed Congratulations in 1968 and came second place. There's handy subtitles on this video, so you can sing along if you fancy. Plus there are some ethnic drums in the background. A modern day Eurovision must-have. Save Your Kisses for Me by Brotherhood of Man (1976) This Seventies' quartet came out on top in 1976, bringing home the UK's third win. There are more subtitles on this video too - we're half way to putting on a Eurovision karaoke here at RT.com. It might be worth trying to learn those slick dance moves too. Pretty sure they'd still go down a storm nowadays... Bad Old Days by Co-Co (1978) Wow. Suddenly Eurovision has transformed into the tack-tastic competition we know and love. The orchestra is sat on a strange white contraption, someone is sporting clown makeup and these spangly outfits are really something special. I'm fairly sure one of those women is wearing a gold superhero costume with a white cape. Nice. Sadly though, Co-co's wacky wardrobe choices (do you ever need a bow tie when you're not wearing a shirt?) weren't enough. You could say this was the UK's first Eurovision failure. Coming in at 11th, Bad Old Days was the UK's lowest score since the beginning of the competition. Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz (1981) Fast forward to 1981 and Britain are back on top. This time thanks to Bucks Fizz who remain Eurovision icons to this day for their very clever disappearing skirts. Band member Cheryl Baker was also in Co-Co but thankfully, this catchy number was much more popular with the voters. If you're not sure which one Cheryl is, just look for the only band member not sporting a shaggy blonde mullet. Coincidentally, the lady in yellow recently tried to reboot her singing career on BBC1's The Voice. Unfortunately, she failed to get past the first ro |
What was Glenn Miller's given first christian name | Glenn Miller Orchestra – History History GMO Highlights and A Short Biography 1935 – Glenn began recording under his own name for Columbia. His instrumental ‘Solo Hop’ reached the Top 10. 1937 – Glenn organized his own touring band and signed to Brunswick records. 1938 – The group was unsuccessful, and was disbanded. 1939 – The Orchestra played at the Glen Island Casino, NY, a major swing venue, and was heard on radio. 17 Top 10 hits including ‘Sunrise Serenade’; ‘Moonlight Serenade’; ‘Wishing (Will Make It So)’. Chart-toppers: ‘Stairway to the Stars’, ‘Moon Love’, ‘Over the Rainbow’, ‘Blue Orchids’, ‘The Man With the Mandolin’ His ‘Moonlight Serenade’ radio series for Chesterfield aired on CBS three times a week. 1940 – ‘Tuxedo Junction’ sold 115,000 copies the first week. ‘Pennsylvania 6-5000′ was released. 31 Top 10 hits: ‘Careless’, ‘When You Wish Upon a Star’, ‘Imagination’, ‘Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear to Tread)’, and ‘Blueberry Hill’; ‘The Woodpecker Son’. ‘In the Mood’ and ‘Tuxedo Junction’ were inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame. 1941 – Another 11 Top 10 hits: The band made the movie, Sun Valley Serenade, introducing ‘Chattanooga Choo Choo’, soon a million seller. #1 hits: ‘Song of the Volga Boatmen’, ‘You and I’, ‘Elmer’s Tune’. 1942 – 11 Top 10 hits and 3rd year as the top recording artist with ‘American Patrol’, ‘A String of Pearls’, ‘Moonlight Cocktail’, ‘Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree (With Anyone Else but Me)’ and (I’ve Got a Gal) In Kalamazoo’ which came from Miller’s second film, ‘Orchestra Wives. The end of Miller’s dominance of popular music when he received an officer’s commission in the Army/Air Force. Glenn organized a service band, performed at military camps, and hosted a weekly radio series. 1943 – Two more Top 10 hits including #1 ‘That Old Black Magic’. 1944 – Took his band to Great Britain, performed for the troops and did radio broadcasts. On December 15th, Glenn Miller boarded a transport plane to Paris, never to be seen again. 1945 – ‘Glenn Miller’, an album of 78 rpm records, topped the newly instituted album charts and became the most successful album of the year. 1947 – ‘Glenn Miller Masterpieces, Vol. 2′ topped the album charts. 1954 – Miller was the subject of a partly fictionalized film biography, The Glenn Miller Story, starring James Stewart. 2003 – Miller posthumously received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. BIOGRAPHY “A band ought to have a sound all of its own. It ought to have a personality.” – Glenn Miller Alton Glenn Miller was born in Clarinda, Iowa on March 1, 1904. But it was in North Platte, Nebraska, several years later that Glenn actually got his musical start when, one day, his father brought home a mandolin. Glenn promptly traded it for an old battered horn, which he practiced every chance he got. In fact his mother worried, “It got to where Pop and I used to wonder if he’d ever amount to anything.” In 1923, Miller entered the University of Colorado, although he spent more time traveling to auditions and playing where and whenever he could. After flunking three of his five courses one semester, Glenn dropped out to concentrate on his career as a professional musician. He toured with several orchestras and ended up in Los Angeles where he landed a spot in Ben Pollack’s group, a band that included a guy named Benny Goodman. Here, Miller also got the chance to write some arrangements. Arriving in New York City, he soon sent for, and married his college sweetheart, Helen Burger in 1928, and for the next three years, earned his living as a free-lance trombonist and arranger. Miller played and recorded with the likes of Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey (who on several of their records, featured an up-and-coming singer by the name of Bing Crosby), Gene Krupa, Eddie Condon and Coleman Hawkins. In addition, during that time, Glenn cut 18 sides for Goodman, and also worked for radio studio conductors like Victor Young, Carl Fenton and Jacques Renard. In 1934, Miller became the musical director of the Dorsey Band, and later went on to organize The Ray Noble Orchestra, |
Which Australian city has a cricket ground called The Oval | Adelaide Oval, South Australia – Australia’s Stadiums - Tourism Australia Today's Weather in Adelaide Adelaide Oval has been called one of the most picturesque Test cricket grounds in the world. The Adelaide Oval is located between Adelaide and North Adelaide, less than one and a quarter miles (two kilometres) from the city centre. The ground is mostly used for cricket and Australian Rules Football , but also hosts Rugby League, Rugby League and Soccer, as well as larger performances and concerts. Around 16 sports have been played at one time or another at Adelaide Oval, including archery, athletics, baseball, cycling, gridiron, highland games, hockey, lacrosse, tennis, and quoits. It was the venue for two matches of the historic 2003 Rugby World Cup. Adelaide Oval's rich history dates back to 1871, when the South Australian Cricket Association was formed. The first Test Cricket match was played at the oval in 1884 between Australia and England. Adelaide Oval has been called one of the most picturesque Test cricket grounds in the world, with the northern view featuring St Peter's Cathedral rising behind an elegant Edwardian scoreboard and giant Moreton Bay fig trees which were planted in the 1890s. The grassed mounds at each end, called ‘The Hills', were created in 1898 from earth carted from the banks of the Torrens River. The maximum crowd at a cricket game at Adelaide Oval was 50,962, during the Bodyline Test in 1932. It was during this game that Sir Donald Bradman scored the highest score ever in Test Cricket at the ground. Today, the Adelaide Oval hosts some of the most exciting events on the cricketing calendar, including the annual Australia Day One Day International on 26 January; and every four years, one of the five Ashes test matches against England, usually held in early December. The largest crowd ever was recorded at the 1965 SANFL Grand Final between the Port Adelaide and Sturt Football Clubs, when more than 62,000 fans packed the stadium to cheer on their teams. Adelaide Oval has also hosted major concerts during its time, with some of the most famous acts including KISS; Madonna; Paul McCartney; the late Michael Jackson; Billy Joel and Elton John. In 1978, the ground hosted the first concert by David Bowie in the Southern Hemisphere. It was also the first large scale outdoor concert he had ever played. A large-scale redevelopment of Adelaide Oval commenced in 2011, which will increase the stadium's capacity to 53,500. The atmosphere inside the new stadium will be something to savour. With a high quality audio system and three giant replay screens around the ground, fans won't miss any of the action. A new international standard indoor cricket centre will also be located within the complex. As well as the South Australian Redbacks and Adelaide Strikers cricket teams; it will become the home of both the Adelaide and Port Adelaide AFL clubs from 2014. Tours of Adelaide Oval are scheduled to recommence from November 2013. Centrally located on War Memorial Drive and nestled in the northern city parklands of Pennington Gardens and Creswell Gardens, the Adelaide Oval is within walking distance of the Adelaide city centre . It is also fully serviced by all modes of public transport. Change your country and language Change your country |
What was the name of the horse that Bob Champion rode to victory in the 1981 Grand National | Ciaran Brown meets the 1981 Grand National winning jockey Bob Champion The Bob Champion Cancer Trust I met Bob Champion at the 'Collectormania 15' event held at the MK Dons football ground in Milton Keynes, in June 2009. Bob's win in the 1981 Grand National is one of the greatest stories in sporting history, a real triumph over adversity. He signed three photographs for me and I had my photo taken with this truly inspirational man. Bob Champion was born in 1948 in North Yorkshire, where his father, an ex-soldier, was a Huntsman with the famous Cleveland Hunt. Bob has a younger sister Mary. Initially, Bob developed a dislike of horses after his pony threw him into a bed of stinging nettles! By the time he was ten, he was riding again, and confidently jumping over gate Bob regarded school as a nuisance, and showed no interest in it, so his father sent him to study engineering at Trowbridge College in Wiltshire, where he could also live and work on his uncle's farm. Uncle Arthur trained point-to-point horses and when Bob was fifteen he won a race on one of them. Bob (centre) with his huntsman father and sister gates and hedges. He became a fearless rider and spent every spare minute he had on a horse. Bob's first win aged 15 When he was nineteen, Bob joined rac racehorse trainer Toby Balding as an amateur jockey in his stables in Hampshire. He remained there for five years, during which time he won around forty races, picking up numerous injuries on the way. However, he felt that he was not getting enough racing opportunities and left in 1972 to go freelance, eventually riding for many top trainers. Within two years, he was established as a tough, professional jockey, including sixth place behind Red Rum in the 1973 Grand Nati Josh Gifford, Aldaniti & Bob Champion National. That season, Bob rode 29 winners from his 227 rides. In In 1973, Bob joined former champion jockey, and later a trainer, Josh Gifford , as his stable jockey, at Gifford's stables in the village of Findon, West Sussex. Bob Champion aged 19 For the next six years, Bob Champion rode plenty of winners for Gifford, who had many good horses in his yard. He also had rides each year in the Grand National without success. In 1974, Gifford bought a horse called Aldaniti (a name formed fro from the names of the breeder's grandchildren (Alastair, David, Nicola and Timothy) which won its first race at Ascot in 1975, ridden by Bob Champion. Bob Champion winning a race on Kybo Aldaniti Gifford then sold the horse to businessman Nick Embiricos. Bob Champion rode the horse in fourteen further races over the next three years, with three wins, three seconds and two thirds, in the last of which (the Hennessy Gold Cup), he was injured and spent seven months confined to his stable. During the 1978-79 season (when the owner, trainer and jockey all thought they had a horse capable of winning the Grand Nati National), Bob rode Aldaniti in seven more races, the last a winner at Haydock in 1979. Then Bob Champion discovered that he had life-threatening cancer, and had to stop riding. Bob & Aldaniti win at Haydock (1979) .....and Ascot (1981) The film Champions (starring John Hurt as Bob Champion) powerfully shows the dark days of the jockey's fight against cancer During his painful treatment at the Royal Marsden Hospital, Bob was told by Josh Gifford that his job at Findon would be there when he had recovered, and that he would ride Aldaniti in the Grand National. For Bob Champion, the very thought of winning the National on this hor horse became an inspiration as he underwent his third course of chemotherapy. It actually took six courses of treatment to get rid the cancer, and by the time of the 1980 Grand National he was in no condition to take part - but then neither was Aldaniti, who went lame in a race at Sandown in November 1979. So Poignant scene from Champions where Aldaniti is lame and may have to be destroyed bad was the injury that the vet recommended that the horse be put down. Nick Embiricos and his wife Valda wouldn't hear of this and Aldaniti spent all of 1 |
Which Scottish League football team is nicknamed The Wasps | Fine goalkeeping performance secures point for Wasps | Is Scott Bain the future Scotland Number 1? - YouTube Fine goalkeeping performance secures point for Wasps | Is Scott Bain the future Scotland Number 1? Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Oct 15, 2013 It was honours even in the local derby at Recreation Park as Alloa notched up their third clean sheet in a row to stay just a point behind the Bairns in the table. The SPFL is the leading sporting competition in Scotland, covering the top 42 football teams in the country. Subscribe to the official SPFL YouTube channel to make sure you catch all the best bits from Scottish league football. Scottish football is famous for passionate and exciting matches featuring top teams like Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs and Dundee United. The top league is called the Scottish Premiership. Below the top level, there are a further three leagues -- the Scottish Championship, Scottish League 1 and Scottish League 2. Subscribe to the SPFL YouTube channel for free by clicking here: http://goo.gl/jq3jXN Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/spflofficial |
In which sport did Simon Terry win Olympic bronze in Barcelona | Simon Terry - Archery - News, Olympic Results and History Born Stirling, Scotland BIOGRAPHY Simon Terry’s two bronze medals at Barcelona 1992 ensured he was the first-ever British archer to win two medals at a Olympic Games. He took a break after Barcelona, spending his time driving a lorry and racing motorbikes before returning to competitive action in 2005. He then appeared at Beijing 2008 and London 2012, including reaching the last 32 in the individual event and last 16 in the team event at the latter. |
Which eastern capital is served by Queen Alia airport | Amman Queen Alia International Airport - QAIA Airport Amman Queen Alia International Airport Travel Guide Welcome to Amman Queen Alia International Airport - Amman Airport (AMM) Use this website to quickly find the most important information about Amman Queen Alia International Airport: Flights (Departures, Arrivals), Parking, Car Rentals, Hotels near the airport and other information about QAIA airport. Plan your travel to Amman Airport with the information provided in this site. Check Amman Travel Guide at Bautrip for more information about Amman. Amman Queen Alia International Airport (IATA: AMM, ICAO: OJAI) (Matar al-Malikah 'Alya' Ad-Dowaly) is located in Zizya area, 20 miles (30km) south of Amman, the capital city of Jordan. It is the home hub of Royal Jordanian Airlines, the national flag carrier, and Jordan Aviation, Royal Falcon and Royal Wings as well. In March of 2013 the old terminal closed and the new terminal opened. It was awarded by Airport Council international as the best airport in Middle East in 2014. Queen Alia International Airport (IATA: AMM) is the biggest airport in Jordan The airport is located 30 kilometres south of Amman Amman Airport served 7 Million passengers in 2015 There is only one terminal, which was opened in March 2013 Amman airport is the largest one in Jordan and is being used for approximately 40 airlines from around the world being Royal Jordanian airline the busiest one with over 45 destinations worldwide. In 2015, 7,095,685 passengers used the Airport. The number of passengers is growing each year, and the traffic has doubled in the last ten years. Terminal QAIA Airport or Amman Airport has one unique terminal, serving the 7 million passengers per year, and being able to handle up to 12 million passengers. The terminal was opened in March 2013 in order to give a better experience to passengers and giving a capacity of 9 million passengers. From 2014 to 2016 an expansion was made, increasing the capacity up to 12 million passengers. The terminal is divided in three levels. - Prayer Rooms Terminal Levels - Arrival Level 1: It holds the arrivals area and the baggage claim area and a duty free shop. There is also the public area with retail shops, services (such as Banks, Prayer Room) and restaurants. - Departure Level 2: Divides travelers between Jordanian passengers (E gates) and International passengers. There are not many facilities in this level. - Departure Level 3: It has the passport control, access to departures gates and a lot of different services. It has the duty free area, several restaurants and bars, some retail shops, a pharmacy, a kids play area, a prayer area or departure gates among others. QAIA Airport in numbers - One terminal expanded in 2016 with a total capacity of 12 million passengers. - Hub for 4 airlines: Royal Jordanian Airlines, Royal Wings, Jordan Aviation and Royal Falcon. - 2 runways - More than 40 airlines (passenger, charter and cargo) - 6,000 square metres of retail space. - Estimated investment of USD 750 million in the construction of the new terminal (2013). Currently expansion with estimated cost of USD 100 million. Transportation There are currently three options: - Taxi: With fixed and public rates. - Bus Express: Called Sariyah Airport Express Bus, it runs to Amman every 30-60' during 24 hours/day. - Local buses: to three main stations: Tabarbour, Abdali and JEET. - Car Hire / Car Rental: Check prices and options here There is a project in study to connect QAIA Airport with Amman by rail. |
Which American state capital is served by William B Hartsfield airport | William B. Hartsfield | Today In Georgia History Winner of two 2013 Emmy Awards from the Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Today in Georgia History is a joint collaboration of the Georgia Historical Society & Georgia Public Broadcasting. March 1 William B. Hartsfield March 1, 1890 - Atlanta When you help guide a city through a depression and then, later, guide it through the civil rights era...when you are responsible for Atlanta’s becoming the aviation capital that it is…then it’s fair to say you’ve had an impact. William Hartsfield was mayor of Atlanta longer than any other person. He was born in Atlanta in 1890 and began his long political career on the city council in 1922. He led the move to lease Candler Speedway in Hapeville for a landing field in 1925 -- the beginning of his longtime promotion of commercial aviation. Hartsfield became mayor in 1936 and served a total of 23 years. He built biracial coalitions and his steady leadership navigated Atlanta through the civil rights movement, avoiding the violence that plagued cities like Birmingham. After his death in 1971, Atlanta named the airport in his honor. The man who helped make Atlanta "the city too busy to hate" was born on March 1, 1890, Today in Georgia History. |
Kranebitten airport is in which European country | Cheap Flights to Kranebitten (INN) - Search Flights to Kranebitten from Cheapflights.com Cheap flights to Kranebitten (INN) See all USA departure airports for flights to Kranebitten Innsbruck Airport is nestled in the Tyrolean Alps, close to the picturesque town of Innsbruck. Innsbruck Airport is well known to skiers and is the gateway to Western Austria’s popular slopes and ski resorts. The airport has a decent selection of shops, including duty-free, and a range of restaurants and other amenities. With just one terminal, it’s an easy airport to navigate and the views of the mountains from the building are the perfect start (or end) to a holiday in the Alps. Most airlines with flights to Innsbruck Airport offer seasonal services as the region is a popular winter holiday destination. Flights from cities across Europe are quite easy to find and many low-cost carriers offer cheap flights to Innsbruck Airport. The terminal building is modest, but also perfectly sized for passengers eager to leave the airport and start their holiday in the scenic Austrian Alps. Advertisers with offers toKranebitten4 More useful information about Kranebitten Booking a last minute flight to Europe will get you there in time for Oktoberfest in Germany. If you are planning an extended stay, then taking a one way flight to Europe may be the best choice. Find student travel deals and explore Europe cheaply. If you’re driving, consider renting a diesel. Diesels often get better mileage than other cars. Some non-typical European destinations include The Netherlands, which has a rich history as a world power. Consider booking flights to Europe to visit friends or family while they study abroad during college. Trains run throughout mainland Europe and, since the Eurotunnel, also connect France to the UK. Hundred of airports throughout the continent serve international travelers for direct flights to Europe. If you are under 26 years old or a teacher, you can visit the Louvre museum in Paris for free! Great capital cities to visit across European countries include Athens, Dublin, London, Madrid, Paris, and Rome. Other user searches |
In which country is Townsville Airport | Car Rental Townsville Airport - 66RentaCar.com Car Rental Townsville Airport Home / Australia /Car Rental Townsville Airport Car Rental Townsville Airport 66rentacar 2015-06-17T17:09:35+00:00 Are you searching for Car Rental at Townsville Airport? Compare prices and book your Car Hire at Townsville Airport, Australia. Continent, Island, Country, … Australia is big whichever way you spin it. The essence of the place is diversity: coral reefs, tall forests, deserts, snow-cloaked mountains and colorful and vibrant cities. When you arrive at an Australian airport, the last thing you want to do is wait around at the rental counter trying to organise a car or van. That’s why its good to get that part of the trip organised in advance, so you can fly in and drive away without hassle. We’ve brought together all the major suppliers so you don’t need to spend hours researching the internet. On 66RentaCar.com, you can compare all the providers and come up with a vehicle/price package to suit your needs, then place a booking in our easy to use secure booking engine. So fly on in and enjoy the savings! Even with its sprinkling of cosmopolitan cafés and boutiques, Townsville still feels like a big country town surrounded by pink hills from which sky-high sunsets plunge into a scaled-down Riviera dotted with water craft. A shyer version of Cairns with its sweeping waterfront esplanade, decent museums and thriving nightlife, Townsville is also the jumping-off point to the Yongala shipwreck, one of Australia’s top dive sites. Townsville Airport (TSV) is located 2 nautical miles (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) west of the Townsville CBD. Hiring a car at Townsville Airport is a great way to transport you and your belongings to your final destination and is often much simpler than relying on public transport. If you are an international visitor you may also find hiring a car means you are more mobile which means you can take in the fantastic attractions and sites Australia has to offer. Rent a Car at Townsville Airport with 66Rentacar.com to be certain of getting the best deal online. We work the top agents of car hire in Australia to make sure that the prices we quote are the lowest available anywhere. We have agents offering car hire at Townsville Airport and exclusive deals for 66RentaCar.com customers. DRIVING REGULATIONS IN AUSTRALIA The minimum age to rent a car in Australia is generally 25 years old, however some outlets will hire cars to under 25s, although surcharges and restrictions may apply. Vehicles travel on the left hand side of the road and wearing of seatbelts is compulsory for all passengers. When approaching roundabouts you must give way to vehicles already in the roundabout. Always use the left hand indicator prior to exiting. U-Turns are not permitted at traffic lights unless there is a displayed ‘U-turn permitted’ sign. You are required to give way to a public bus and always be alert when approaching a railway crossing, country trains do not always run to schedule. You are permitted to drive on a current out-of-state or overseas licence for a period of one year. If you hold an out-of-state or overseas driver’s licence it must be carried with you when you are driving and produced on demand to a police officer if requested. It is illegal to talk on your mobile phone if you are driving. |
Which capital city is served by Hellinikon Airport | Attractive airport infrastructure deals in Latin America. Part 2 - Mexico City Airport at Texcoco | CAPA - Centre for Aviation Attractive airport infrastructure deals in Latin America. Part 2 - Mexico City Airport at Texcoco CAPA > Aviation Analysis > Attractive airport infrastructure deals in Latin America. Part 2 - Mexico City Airport at Texcoco 6-Mar-2015 Tweet © CAPA Of all the big new airport projects throughout the world ( Beijing , Chengdu , Istanbul, Sydney , Manila , Berlin etc) it is the one at Mexico City that it eliciting the greatest excitement. The international director of the Mitre Corporation, a US research organisation, referred to it as “probably the most advanced modern airport project worldwide,” pointing to its capability to handle simultaneous traffic flows off multiple runways. More mundanely but of at least equal importance it will relieve the transport bottleneck that threatens Mexico’s economy. The history of the attempts to secure a new airport in Mexico City have been well documented by CAPA over the years, involving as they have economic uncertainty, environmental concern, political intrigue and even riots. A previous plan for a new airport in the same region was scrapped in the early 2000s following intense protests. The inertia stood in contrast to the successful privatisations of many of Mexico’s other main airports in three main groups, Mexico City’s Benito Juarez International remaining under the control of the state operator ASA. (The city’s Toluca Airport though was part-privatised). Technically advanced multi-runway to relieve national transport bottleneck As recently as Jul-2013 Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto had made no commitment for a new Mexico City airport in announcing the country's “Programme for Investment in Transport and Communications Infrastructure 2013-2018.” What seems to have swung opinion in its favour is when the Juarez International Airport announced new slot restrictions effective Oct-2013, capping operations during peak times at 58 per hour and prioritising commercial aviation, while announcing that operations “exceeded the maximum number that can be served per hour” on “more than 52 occasions” in 2012. The management claimed this compromised competitiveness, the Mexican tourist industry, which contributes 3.4% to Mexico's GDP , and security . Even as 2014 dawned though the Mexican government was seemingly unable to decide whether or not to build a new airport for Mexico City (probably at Texcoco in the northwest of the urban region but possibly somewhere else), somehow to squeeze even more use out of Juarez International Airport, the second busiest in Latin America and capacity constrained until the pips squeak, or to expand Toluca Airport, which, frankly, had quite a lot going for it. Expanding Juarez Airport even involved a proposal for extending the two runways and applying mixed mode operations, which is one of the remaining short-listed proposals for London Heathrow Airport , while another alternative to Texcoco was Tizayuca, outside the Mexico City boundaries. Yet another proposal called for the capital region to avail itself of all of the infrastructure in the region, including airports at Toluca, Cuernavaca , Puebla and Queretaro . Ironically, as a consequence of the final decision any, or all, of those airports might now even close. At that time the government was expected to take the lead in the project but it was known that it had attracted the interest of private sector investors such as one of the Macquarie investment funds. Eventually, in Sep-2014 and after many false dawns, a decision was taken. It was confirmed by President Enrique Pena Nieto that a new Mexico City International Airport would be constructed adjacent to Juarez International. It would have capacity for 120 million passengers per annum and feature six runways upon completion of its second phase, quadrupling Juarez's capacity. Mr Pena Nieto noted that the airport would be one of the biggest infrastructure projects ever undertaken in Mexico. The price tag was given as MXN120 bi |
"Which comedian's catch phrase was ""I theng yow""" | I Thank You Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 9 out of 10 people found the following review useful: Great Askey comedy! from Australia 11 July 2002 Arthur Askey's name is pretty much a seal of greatness, and this movie is no exception. If you don't mind his usual corny jokes, you're in for a dream ride with this one. Rivalling Askey in the comedic department is a young, unnamed girl who may well have been the English Gracie Allen with her charming voice and illogical logic. Sadly though, her character was never named, and she does not appear in any credits list for the film. Askey and co. need a backer for their show, and the usual brass, Lady Randall, won't comply - so they set out for her house to pretend to be the new hired help, and end up getting a lot more than they bargained for! A great movie with a laugh around every corner. Was the above review useful to you? 6 out of 6 people found the following review useful: Ay-Thang-Yew from United Kingdom 25 March 2010 I Thank You is produced by Gainsborough Pictures, it's directed by Marcel Varnel and it stars Arthur Askey and Richard "Stinker" Murdoch. Set in London during World War II Blitz period, the story sees Askey & Murdoch as a couple of variety entertainers who find themselves out of work. In desperate need of money to put on a show, the pair dress up as house servants {Murdoch a servant and Askey in drag as a cook} and bluff their way into the home of Lady Randall, an ex-music hall star known to give financial aid to performers in the arts close to her heart. However, chaos reigns. The diminutive Askey always proved divisive in film form, massively popular as a comedian and music hall performer, his silver screen outings were a very mixed bunch. Some were manic and guilty of letting Askey swamp the movie {he was an acquired taste}, other efforts found the right blend and let other actors impact on said film.I Thank You fits thankfully into the latter category. It is helped enormously by the writing, it's co-written by the two men influential in the best of Will Hay's cinema outings in the late 30s, Val Guest & Marriott Edgar {from a story by Howard Irving Young}. With that in mind, it's no surprise to find Moore Marriott and Graham Moffatt in the cast. Along with Will Hay they formed one of British cinemas greatest comedy acts, but come 1940 Hay had had enough and went solo. Gainsborough put both guys with Askey in the hope of creating a new dream team for the 40s, that was never likely to work in all honesty, but they do have their moments. Such as here, where Marriott completely owns the film as chaos loving old curmudgeon Pop Bennett. There's some nice tunes in the piece too. Askey sings "Hello To The Sun" & "Half Of Everything Is Yours" while the closing "Waiting At The Church" sung by Lily Morris {Lady Randall} is a bona fide classic. It's a fun frolic time of a movie, whippy one liners are cloaked in farcical set pieces, all guided by the assured hands of director Varnel. One of the better offerings in Askey's canon, and essential for those who wish to view the brilliant talent of Moore Marriott. 7/10 Was the above review useful to you? 3 out of 3 people found the following review useful: A lot of fun... from Bradenton, Florida 30 June 2011 My bet is that if you asked 100 of my fellow Americans who Arthur Askey was, you MIGHT get lucky and find one. He and other British comedians like Will Hay are simply never shown on TV around here and the only reason I discovered them is that I like to download and watch public domain movies--and I have discovered some interesting movies that way. It seems that a lot of the public domain films were made by Gainesborough Pictures--and they made a lot of comedies as well as dramas. Now I am not saying all these films are brilliant. Askey was often a bit low-brow in his humor--probably because he had his roots in the English stage--sort of like their version of vaudeville. So, for his audiences, Askey and many other comedians went for the cheap laugh--and that's not really a bad thing! Plus, his humor was never as cheap as ou |
What is the original nationality of Arnold Schwartzenegger | Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Arnold PRONOUNCED: AHR-nəld (English), AHR-nawlt (German) [key] Meaning & History From a Germanic name meaning "eagle power", derived from the elements arn "eagle" and wald "power". The Normans brought it to England, where it replaced the Old English cognate Earnweald. It died out as an English name after the Middle Ages, but it was revived in the 19th century. Saints bearing the name include an 8th-century musician in the court of Charlemagne and an 11th-century French bishop who is the patron saint of brewers. It was also borne by Arnold of Brescia, a 12th-century Augustinian monk who rebelled against the church and was eventually hanged. Famous modern bearers include American golfer Arnold Palmer (1929-) and Austrian-American actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger (1947-). Related Names |
Alfred, Farmingdale and Pixie are varieties of which fruit | Apricot Cultivars Apricot Cultivars 08/09 History: This Factsheet is one of a series that replaces OMAF Publication 430, Fruit Cultivars. See also 02-033, Peach and Nectarine Cultivars, 02-037, Cherry Cultivars Sweet and Tart, 02-039, Pear Cultivars, 02-041, Plum Cultivars European and Japanese Written by: Ken Slingerland - Tender Fruit & Grape Specialist/OMAFRA; Dr. Helen Fisher - University of Guelph; Dr. David Hunter - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Table of Contents Apricot Cultivars and Rootstocks Introduction This publication provides information that will guide commercial growers in selecting fruit cultivars to plant. Recommendations for planting cultivars and adapted areas within the province have been determined by University of Guelph, Department of Plant Agriculture, Vineland, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAFRA). Valuable assistance was provided in consultation with growers, shipper/dealers, nurseries, processors and the Ontario Tender Fruit Producers Marketing Board (OTFPMB). It is hoped this information will further assist growers in making choices about cultivars. The term "cultivar" is used throughout this publication. Cultivar, a contraction of "cultivated variety", replaces the older and confusing term "variety", which also refers to recognizable types within a species that maintain their distinguishing characteristics in the wild state. A cultivar is any horticulturally recognized and named type or sort that can only be maintained through vegetative propagation or the use of selected breeding lines and seed sources. Recommended Apricot Cultivars Apricots are not recommended for "General Planting" ( Table 1 , Recommended Apricot Cultivars in Ontario) because of their extreme sensitivity to spring frosts and bacterial spot. Recently developed cultivars have been screened for improved bacterial spot resistance and late blooming tendencies, so growers now have opportunities to plant commercially viable orchards. Cultivars listed under "Limited Planting" have value within the limitations outlined in the individual cultivar descriptions. Others may only be marginally adapted to a particular region or be marketable at roadside stands. The "Trial Planting" list identifies promising cultivars and numbered selections that have been under limited observation at various test orchards and require further testing. Cultivar recommendations are general. They do not fit every grower's specific requirements for soil, location, market opportunities, etc. Local conditions must be taken into account before any variety decisions are made. Apricots are not recommended for production in colder zones where there is a risk of spring frost frequent during bloom. Table 1. Recommended Apricot Cultivars for Ontario District & Zones Harlayne Apricot Harvest Dates Harvest date is an important piece of information for fruit growers, sales agents, processors and nurserymen. Table 2 , Average First Harvest Date for Apricot Cultivars and Selections, shows average dates of the first commercial harvest of apricot cultivars and selections at the University of Guelph, Department of Plant Agriculture, Vineland. Only the most common cultivars and selections are listed. Throughout the fruit-growing districts of the province, actual harvest dates will differ due t |
What is another name for pimento | Pimento - definition of pimento by The Free Dictionary Pimento - definition of pimento by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/pimento 1. See allspice . 2. Variant of pimiento . [Spanish pimiento, red or green pepper, pepper plant, from pimienta, black pepper, pepper fruit, from Late Latin pigmenta, pl. of pigmentum, vegetable juice, condiment, pigment, from Latin, pigment, from pingere, to paint; see peig- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] pimento (Plants) another name for allspice , pimiento [C17: from Spanish pimiento pepper plant, from Medieval Latin pigmenta spiced drink, from Latin pigmentum pigment] pi•men•to (pɪˈmɛn toʊ) n., pl. -tos. 1. the red, mild-flavored fruit of the sweet pepper, Capsicum annuum, used esp. as a stuffing for olives. 2. the plant itself. 3. allspice . [1665–75; alter. of Sp pimiento pepper plant, masculine derivative of pimienta pepper fruit < Late Latin pigmenta spiced drink] ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: sweet pepper - large mild crisp thick-walled capsicum peppers usually bell-shaped or somewhat oblong; commonly used in salads paprika - a mild powdered seasoning made from dried pimientos genus Capsicum , Capsicum - chiefly tropical perennial shrubby plants having many-seeded fruits: sweet and hot peppers capsicum , capsicum pepper plant , pepper - any of various tropical plants of the genus Capsicum bearing peppers 2. sweet pepper - large mild crisp thick-walled capsicum peppers usually bell-shaped or somewhat oblong; commonly used in salads paprika - a mild powdered seasoning made from dried pimientos Translations [pɪˈmentəʊ] N (pimentos (pl)) → pimiento m, pimentón m morrón (S. Cone) pimento (= allspice) → Piment m or nt, → Nelkenpfeffer m; (= tree) → Pimentbaum m pimento 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: Pimenta dioica References in periodicals archive ? 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, launched its fall menu yesterday featuring brand new menu items, such as the Cranberry Apple Salad and Chicken Tortilla Soup, and guest favorites returning for another year including the Holiday Pimento Cheeseball and Pumpkin Cheesecake. Say "Hello" to Summer with New Menu Items from Luella's Southern Kitchen The hint of pimento berries, the earthy flavour of lentils and the sweet saltiness of Parmesan pair well with fragrant LINI 910 Labrusca Rosato Reggiano DOC. FASHION/BEAUTY NEWS - BENTLEY FOR MEN AZURE SPANISH HAM & PEPPER PIZZETTES Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 mins + 15 mins proving Cooking time: 15-20 mins INGREDIENTS 500g Waitrose Ciabatta Bread Mix 4 tsp olive oil Flour, for dusting 190g jar Waitrose Spicy Sugo ai Pepperoni with roasted peppers 120g Waitrose Spanish tapas platter 210g Waitrose pimento stuffed olives with manchego Rocket salad, to serve METHOD PLACE the bread mix in a bowl, add two teaspoons of the olive oil and 260ml of warm water and bring together to make a dough. |
The green aromatic stalks of which plant are used in cake decoration (usually candied) | Homemade Candied Angelica - For Cakes, Bakes And Desserts Recipe - Food.com Cook 144 hrs An aromatic and graceful herb that I grow in my garden; Angelica is a member of the Parsley family, and is known mostly for it's candied stems for cake decorating, as well as the leaves for teas, tisanes, jams and desserts. It is known as 'Herb of the Angels' (hence the name) because it was believed to have ancient medicinal properties. This elegant tall plant has a long firm stem and bright green leaves. If you have the time to candy your own angelica, it is well worth the effort - the commercial varieties have added colourants and flavourings, which is such a shame, as the subtle flavour of this beautiful herb needs no additives whatsoever. The instructions may seem longwinded, but it is very easy and is just repeating the same actions over several days, before drying them on a rack or screen and storing. Use the stems to decorate cakes, trifles and desserts. Ingredients 25 No-Bake Desserts Directions Please note, in order to have this recipe posted, I had to put in quantities - they are approximate, depending on how many stems you are candying! Cut angelica stalks in their 2nd year. Unlike many other plants, the big stalks are better as long as they are still green (not purple or white). De-leaf, remove leaf stalks and cut into pieces of about 6 inches, and soak in cold water for about 8 hours. Boil water and plunge the stalks inches Boil until the stalks begin to soften (add about half teaspoon of baking soda per pint of water to keep the vivid green colour, which is associated with ‘real’ candied angelica that is found in France) It also helps to soften. Cool under running water, drain, then peel removing the long stringy parts on the outside of the stalks. Put them into a syrup made up of of 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup water; soak for 24 hours. Cook in them in the syrup and repeat once a day for four days, by which time the angelica should be translucent without losing shape. Remove the angelica stems from the pan and let them drain on a covered rack or screen until dry and glossy. N.B.(You can roll the stems in caster sugar, BEFORE drying them on the rack/screen if you wish.). Store in an airtight tin or jar, and in a cool, dark place; they will last for up to 2 years in the right storage conditions. Cut the stems into appropriate lengths and use to decorate cakes, trifles, desserts or ice cream sundaes. |
Why would a motorist use ethylene glycol in his car | Auto Service Tips for Your Car's Cooling System | Motorist Antifreeze/Coolant The main function of the Cooling System is to carry heat away from the engine and maintain the desired operating temperature. This is accomplished by circulating antifreeze/coolant through the engine, where heat is generated, and carrying it to the radiator to be cooled. Modern automobiles operate in a wide variety of ambient temperatures, from well below freezing to well over 100 F. The fluid used to cool the engine must have a very low freezing point, a high boiling point, and it must have the ability to transfer heat. An adequate amount of an antifreeze/coolant and water mixture is necessary to reduce the possibility of engine overheating and freezing, and contain additives to prevent rust and corrosion in the cooling system. Water is one of the most effective fluids for holding heat, but water freezes at too high a temperature to be used in automobile engines alone. The fluid used in most vehicles is a mixture of water and ethylene glycol, also known as "antifreeze" or "coolant". By adding antifreeze to water, the boiling and freezing points are improved significantly. The temperature of the coolant can sometimes reach 250 to 275 F (121 to 135 C). Even with antifreeze added, these temperatures would boil the coolant. To prevent this, the cooling system is pressurized, which further raises the boiling point of the coolant. Most systems have around 14 to 15 pounds per square inch (psi), which raises the boiling point approximately 45 F so the coolant can endure the high temperatures produced in the engine. Coolant Hoses The radiator hoses and heater hoses are easily inspected by opening the hood and looking. You want to be sure that the hoses have no cracking or splitting and that there is no bulging or swelling at the ends. If there are any signs of problems, the hose should be replaced with the correct part number for the year, make, model and engine of the vehicle. Never use a universal hose unless it is an emergency and a proper molded hose is not available. For either the radiator hoses or the heater hoses, make sure that you route the replacement hose in the same way that the original hose was running. Position the hose away from any obstruction that can possibly damage it and always use new hose clamps. After the cooling system is refilled with the proper coolant mixture, a pressure test should be performed to ensure that there are no leaks. Belts On most older vehicles, the water pump is driven by either a V belt or serpentine belt on the front of the engine that is also responsible for driving the alternator, power steering pump and air conditioner compressor. These types of belts are easy to inspect and replace if they are worn. Check for dry cracking on the inside surface of the belt. On newer vehicles, the water pump is often driven by the timing belt. This belt usually has a specific life expectancy at which time it must be replaced to insure that it does not fail. Since the timing belt is inside the engine and will require partial engine disassembly to inspect, it is very important to replace the timing belt at the scheduled interval. |
Which British motor manufacturer used to make the Westminster | Car History 4U - History of British Motor Car / Automobile Manufacturers History of British Motor Car / Automobile Manufacturers 8.7 Great Britain (UK) 8.7.1. Aston Martin The company was founded in 1913 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford and the first car to bear the name was ready by 1915. After encountering financial difficulties during 1924/5 the company was sold in 1926 and renamed “Aston Martin Motors”. Seven years later, in 1933, the company changed ownership again. Up to the start of World War 2, in 1939, about 700 Aston Martin cars had been produced. In 1947 the company was purchased by David Brown Limited, who also acquired the Lagonda car company the same year. The DB range of cars started in 1948 with the 2-Litre Sports DB1. This was followed by the 2,580 cc DB2 (1950-53) and the racing model DB3 in 1957. The 240 hp (179 kW) 3,670 cc DB4 was first produced in 1958; a car with a top speed of 140 mph (224 kph). By 1963, when production of the DB4 ceased, 1,110 had been made (from 1962 70 were convertibles). 100 short wheelbase DB4 GT/Zagoto models were also built. The lightweight DB4 GT version was introduced in 1959. 75 of these cars, which had a top speed of 153 mph (240 kph), were built. Is 75 correct? In 1961 the company launched the DB4 Vantage model. The 266 hp (198 kW) car was fitted with three SU carburettors. 136 saloons and 32 convertibles were built. Between 1961 and 1963 19 DB4 GT Zagato models were produced, the bodies of which were built by Zagato in Italy. The 3,995 cc DB 5 model was produced from 1963 to 1965. The 282 hp (210 kW) version, which was fitted with three SU carburettors, had a top speed of 141 mph (226 kph). In 1964 the company produced the high performance, 314 hp (234 kW), DB5 Vantage coupe model. 65 were built. A total of 1,024 DB5 models were produced; 901 two-door coupes and 123 convertibles. A figure of 1,063 has also been quoted. Which is correct? 19 of the convertibles were left-hand drive. 12 special estate car versions were also built. A DB5 car was used in the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger (Ian Fleming’s book featured a DB Mark III). 1,567 DB6 models were produced from 1965 to 1970. The 325 hp (242 kW) 3,996 cc car had a top speed of 150 mph (240 kph). It accelerated from 0-60 mph (96 kph) in 8.4 seconds. A Mark 2 version was launched in 1969. Having been sold in 1972 to a British consortium, the company was bought in 1975 by two American businessmen, who produced the V8 Vantage in 1977 and the the convertible Volante in 1978. Between the early 1980s and 1987 the company changed ownership three more times until the Ford Motor Company initially purchased 75% of the company (gaining full control in 1993). Between 1968 and 1988 approx. 5,000 Aston Martin cars were made. In 1993 the company announced the DB7. In 2002, when production reached 6,000, the DB7 became the top selling DB model. The DB9 coupe was introduced in 2003, followed by a convertible version the following year. In March 2007 the Ford Motor Company sold Aston Martin to a British consortium led by David Richards. 8.7.2. Austin The Austin Motor Company was founded in 1905 by Herbert Austin, becoming a private limited company in 1908. In 1906 the company produced a large 5 litre family sized model, the first of about 8 different models that were produced in this first decade. In its first year the company produced 23 cars. By 1917 the company’s factory at Longbridge was the largest of its type in Great Britain. The first model introduced after the end of World War 1 was the Austin 20 in 1919. In 1922 a scaled down version, the Austin 12, was produced. Another model introduced in 1922 was the Austin 7, which remained in production until 1939 by which time over 375,000 had been made. It was also being built in Germany, U.S.A and France. In the early 1930s it was the most popular car in the world. The car had a 747 cc engine and a top speed of 42 mph (67 kph). The first cars produced after World War 2 were based on pre-war designs. These were the Austin 8, 10, 12 & 16 models. The 1,200 cc Austin A40 wa |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.