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In which country is the Shell Trophy played for at cricket	Report on the 'Shell Trophy' Schoolboys Cricket Competition \| Cricket \| ESPN Cricinfo East Asia-Pacific News Archive October 29, 2002 Report on the 'Shell Trophy' Schoolboys Cricket Competition Paul Meyer Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The President and Executive of SECA (Samoa English Cricket Association) are thrilled to announce the commencement of the schoolboys cricket competition in Samoa. After a series of meetings with school representatives it was agreed that the competition would cover 6 weeks and games would be for 20 overs with 5 teams playing in a round-robin and play-offs at the end for 1st and 2nd and for 3rd and 4th placings. We decided that the involvement of SECA should be as instigators at the start and then as advisory and guidance only, once the competition was underway. To this effect the schools represented, selected among themselves a President / Chairperson and Secretary to run the Committee meetings. SECA is a member of the Committee in the advisory and guiding roles mentioned. We are excited by the high profile given to the competition by government and the media. The opening itself was broadcast on television and reported in the local papers and radio. The Minister for Sports Youth and Culture officially opened the games and stated the government's continuing support of English cricket in Samoa and relayed how pleased they were that it is now being developed in the schools through this inaugural competition. Weekly results are published in the various media. A huge boost has been the sponsorship by Shell. At the opening, Mr Klaus Stunzner Jr - Manager for the local branch - announced that Shell was excited to be able to promote the schoolboy cricket competition not only through Player of the Day Awards and Shell T-shirts for all players but also by providing one full playing kit for each school. Their sponsorship culminating in the Shell Trophy for the winning school. SECA's assistance to the schools has been by way of the provision of literature - rule books, coaching tips and umpires' signals ; training manuals and videos ; training and playing gear ; coaching through SECA and national team members and by providing umpires and scorers for each game every week. The level of improvement in all schools from week to week has been inspiring to see. Some impressive youngsters have already shown their potential to develop into very skilled and competitive players. The spin bowling by one youngster in particular has left us as administrators and players, with visions of only great things to come from him as well as from several others with strengths in different areas. In order to build on this 'ground-breaking' competition, our plans for next year include expanding the competition to all secondary schools and the possibility of taking a representative side on tour whether to New Zealand or another Pacific island nation and inviting our neighbours to send a touring side also. The success of the competition to date has largely been due to giving a greater management role to the schools themselves. Our role as the mother-body giving practical assistance is one that we hope will ensure that this 'partnership' will be a long one and that together we will be able to organise more exciting events by way of training the coaches, workshops and future competitions and friendly games. The challenges have been few and the rewards plentiful and the rejuvenation we are now feeling as an organisation and as individuals has remotivated some of us who had lost some of the momentum and intensity after the Pacifica Cup to keep up our own games. Finally, where the older or more established players may have left their better or even their best years of playing behind them, it will be the youngsters who will continue to keep us going down to the cricket grounds to build on the legacy which the cricket greats of Samoa - and none greater than our own President, Mr Seb Kohlhase, began so many years ago. May cricket continue to be "a hit all around the world". SECA President Mr Seb Kohlhase has spent many years develop
In which city are the headquarters of the European Central Bank	European Central Bank too big for new headquarters building \| City A.M. Monday 11 November 2013 5:18am European Central Bank too big for new headquarters building Share Tim Wallace is a former City A.M. reporter. Follow Tim Tim Wallace THE EUROPEAN Central Bank (ECB) will not be able to fit all of its staff into its new headquarters, it said over the weekend. The institution is expanding as it is being given more powers to oversee the Eurozone’s banking system, requiring another 1,000 staff. It had not forseen the expansion when it commissioned the new building, which has been under construction since 2010. The building in Frankfurt is also running over budget – according to Der Spiegel it is likely to cost at least €1.15bn (£960m), more than double the £500m initially planned. “The ECB has decided to continue to rent one of its current buildings, the Eurotower, to house its supervisory staff,” the ECB said. “This decision means that the ECB will maintain its link with the Eurotower in Frankfurt, together with the large euro symbol in front of it, which has become something of a landmark not only for the ECB but also for the city of Frankfurt.” Share
How many of Shakespeare's signatures are known to exist	The six signatures \| politicworm Sympathy for the Devil The six signatures We have six examples of William Shakspere’s handwriting. All six are signatures on legal documents where some sort of mark had to be made to make the document legal. Here are the six signatures: a) From the 1612 Mountjoy suit deposition: Willm Shackper b) From the 1612 Blackfriars Gatehouse deed: (William) Shakspear c) From the 1612 Blackfriars mortgage: Wm Shakspea d) From the 1615 will, page 1: William Shackspere e) From the will, page 2: Wllm. Shakspere f) From the will, page 3: (by me William) Shakspear The spellings on all six differ. On a) and c) he didn’t complete the word, as though perhaps, he couldn’t recall how it ended. Note that in b) the clerk has written the “William,” and that in the final signature on page 3 of his will, the first three words, “By me William,” were also written by the clerk. Also note that despite spelling his own name six different ways, not once does he spell it as it was spelled on play titles and elsewhere in London, the way we spell it today. On similar documents William’s father showed that he was illiterate by using his “mark,” a drawing of a glover’s tool, instead of a signature. William’s daughter also used a mark, showing that she too was illiterate. Share this: 14 responses to “The six signatures” Kalev Pank \| June 10, 2010 at 7:32 am \| Reply Were signatures in Shakespeare’s time written as we do today, often just a unique scrawl originally based on the name? They do not have to represent every letter of a name. And usually they change over time and on occasion are written differently, but with the same general characteristics. Shakespeares examples above seem to follow this model. Writing instruments of the time would also have had a marked effect on the quality of the signature. To me they seem to be by the same man. hopkinshughes \| June 10, 2010 at 8:38 am \| Reply Because all six signatures occur on legal documents, there’s no argument that all (the surnames that is) were written by William himself since a person’s signature (or mark, if illiterate) was required to make documents legally binding. No one has ever questioned whether or not he wrote these versions of his surname himself. Certainly no lettered person would have made such a bad job of it. As for the nature of his signatures, yes, idiosyncratic scrawls were used then as now, but where these are obviously signatures, William’s suggest the kind of labored effort shown by the signature of a six-year-old, a drawn image, taught by his parents, that as yet has no meaning for him in terms of a sequence of known letters. Although this copy can’t reproduce the shades of ink that give greater clarity to the signatures, there’s no doubt that the man who wrote these versions of Shakspeare did not know how to write anything but his last name, and that not well. He seems to have remembered it up to the k, at which point his memory would fail him. In (e) and possibly (d) it seems he actually attempted the William. Orthodox scholars tend to agree that the other Williams were written by the scribe who penned the rest of the document. Sonny Chiba \| January 8, 2013 at 3:23 am \| Reply As with all of the evidence against William as author, how he spelled his name is only one small item. If that’s all there was there would be no argument. It’s when it’s added to the fact that his name is less a signature than a scrawl, that no letters from him to anyone else have ever turned up, that no one has ever been able successfully to tie these scrawls to the handwriting on any manuscript (such as Hand D on “The Play of Sir Thomas More,” that no one in his hometown including his educated son-in-law, Dr. Hall,showed awareness of his status as the author of the most popular plays of the time, and so forth, that it becomes evidence. ken kaplan \| February 2, 2013 at 8:22 am \| Reply Actually, even the surnames as written by William are called into question. I roomed with Robert Detobel at Concordia one year and helped him present the extremely in
Who led Czechoslovakia before the 1968 Soviet invasion	Milestones: 1961–1968 - Office of the Historian Milestones: 1961–1968 Soviet Invasion of Czechoslovakia, 1968 On August 20, 1968, the Soviet Union led Warsaw Pact troops in an invasion of Czechoslovakia to crack down on reformist trends in Prague. Although the Soviet Union’s action successfully halted the pace of reform in Czechoslovakia, it had unintended consequences for the unity of the communist bloc. Czech youths holding Czechoslovakian ﬂags stand atop of an overturned truck as other Prague residents surround Soviet tanks in downtown Prague on Aug. 21, 1968. (AP Photo/Libor Hajsky/CTK) Before the Second World War , the nation of Czechoslovakia had been a strong democracy in Central Europe, but beginning in the mid 1930s it faced challenges from both the West and the East. In 1938, the leadership in Great Britain and France conceded the German right to takeover the Sudetenland in the Munich Agreement, but the Czech government condemned this German occupation of its western-most territory as a betrayal. In 1948, Czech attempts to join the U.S.-sponsored Marshall Plan to aid postwar rebuilding were thwarted by Soviet takeover and the installation of a new communist government in Prague. For the next twenty years, Czechoslovakia remained a stable state within the Soviet sphere of influence; unlike in Hungary or Poland, even the rise of de-Stalinization after 1953 did not lead to liberalization by the fundamentally conservative Czech government. In the 1960s, however, changes in the leadership in Prague led to a series of reforms to soften or humanize the application of communist doctrines within Czech borders. The Czech economy had been slowing since the early 1960s, and cracks were emerging in the communist consensus as workers struggled against new challenges. The government responded with reforms designed to improve the economy. In early 1968, conservative leader Antonin Novotny was ousted as the head of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia, and he was replaced by Alexander Dubcek. The Dubcek government ended censorship in early 1968, and the acquisition of this freedom resulted in a public expression of broad-based support for reform and a public sphere in which government and party policies could be debated openly. In April, the Czech Government issued a formal plan for further reforms, although it tried to liberalize within the existing framework of the Marxist-Leninist State and did not propose a revolutionary overhaul of the political and economic systems. As conflicts emerged between those calling for further reforms and conservatives alarmed by how far the liberalization process had gone, Dubcek struggled to maintain control. Soviet leaders were concerned over these recent developments in Czechoslovakia. Recalling the 1956 uprising in Hungary, leaders in Moscow worried that if Czechoslovakia carried reforms too far, other satellite states in Eastern Europe might follow, leading to a widespread rebellion against Moscow’s leadership of the Eastern Bloc. There was also a danger that the Soviet Republics in the East, such as the Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia might make their own demands for more liberal policies. After much debate, the Communist Party leadership in Moscow decided to intervene to establish a more conser
Tynwald Day is celebrated on which island in July	Tynwald Day - Facts of the Day Calendar Back to Facts of the Day Calendar UK Calendar dates british festivals .... folklore ... anniversaries .... on this day Tynwald Day Tynwald Day is the National Day of the Isle of Man, an island in in the Irish Sea, between Great Britain and Ireland. The island is not part of the United Kingdom or European Union, but is a possession of the British Crown with an independent administration. Its inhabitants (known as Manx) are British citizens. Flag: The Three Legs of Man Each year on 5th July, the Members of Tynwald - the Manx parliament - meet on Tynwald Hill in St Johns, for a ceremony, a legal requirement established by the Island's ninth century rulers. The hill is said to have been built by the Vikings and to contain soil from each of the 17 island parishes. The July ceremony declares in Manx Gaelic and English, laws passed during the year and hears petitions from Manx citizens. The Tynwald, the Isle of Man's parliament, is of Norse (Viking) origin and has existed on the island for more than 1,000 years, making it the oldest parliament in the world with an unbroken existence. (Iceland’s Althing was founded earlier but its existence was interrupted.) Facts about the Isle of Man Population: 80,058 Capital: Douglas Area: 572 sq km (221 sq miles) Approximately 48 km (32 miles) long and between 13 and 24 km (8 and 15 miles) in breadth Major languages: English, Manx The Manx Electric Railway, formed in 1893, was one of the first in the world. The island’s name is believed to come from its ruler and protector, Celtic Sea God Manannan. The native Manx Cat from the Isle of Man is tailless and its origins are subject to folklore. Legend has it a pair of cats were the last to enter Noah’s Ark. The door was slammed, severing their tails.
A modern version of the ancient Roman festival of Hilaria still occurs in Britain and other countries today, what is it known as	Mother Earth in Rome: from Cybele to Juno Mother Earth in Rome There were many other Roman goddesses with feastdays although the wisdom associated with them is often unclear as their history faded with the rise of Cybele and Isis. Among the most prominent were Ops & Bona Dea Next Page Isis In Homer , Rhea is the mother of the gods, though not a universal mother like Cybele , the Phrygian Great Mother , with whom she was later identified. Rhea_ the Titaness daughter of Uranus , the sky, and Gaia , the earth, in classical Greek mythology. In earlier traditions, she was strongly associated with Gaia and Cybele , the Great Goddess and later seen by the classical Greeks as the mother of the Olympian gods and goddesses , though never dwelling permanently among them on Mount Olympus. Rhea was wife to Cronus and mother to Demeter , Hades , Hera , Hestia , Poseidon , and Zeus . Virgil called her, Berecyntian Cybele , alluding to her place of origin. He described her as the mother of the gods. According to Livy in 10 CE, an archaic version of Cybele, from Pessinos in Phrygia, as mentioned above, that embodied the Great Mother was ceremoniously and reverently moved to Rome, marking the official beginning of her cult there. Rome was embroiled in the Second Punic War at the time (218 to 201 BCE). An inspection had been made of the Sibylline Books and some oracular verses had been discovered that announced that if a foreign foe should carry war into Italy, that foe could be driven out and conquered if the Mater Magna were brought from Pessinos to Rome. Publius Cornelius Scipio Nasica was ordered to go to the port of Ostia , accompanied by all the matrons, to meet the goddess. He was to receive her image as she left the vessel, and when brought to land he was to place her in the hands of the matrons who were to bear her to her destination, the Temple of Victory on the Palatine Hill . The day on which this event took place, 12 April , was observed afterwards as a festival, the Megalesian. [3] Under the emperor Augustus , Cybele enjoyed great prominence thanks to her inclusion in Augustan ideology. Augustus restored Cybele's temple, which was located next to his own palace on the Palatine Hill . In Roman mythology , Cybele was given the name Magna Mater deorum Idaea ("great Idaean mother of the gods"), in recognition of her Phrygian origins. Occupying this site today is the sanctuary was rededicated to the Mother of God, as the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore The Temple of Cybele or Temple of Magna Mater was a temple on the Palatine Hill in Rome. This, the main temple of Cybele or Magna Mater in Rome, was erected after the Roman embassy brought back her icon from Pessinus in 204 BC . was restored by Augustus ( in 3 surviving intact from the Augustan era until the fourth century. Nearby Octavian [Augustus] in return for the victory over Sextus Pompeius at the Battle of Naulochus in 36 BC and over Mark Antony and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium 5 years later , built his Temple of Apollo Palatinus In Greek mythology Adonis ( Greek : Άδωνης, also: Άδωνις) is an archetypal life-death-rebirth deity of Semitic origin[ citation needed ], and a central cult figure in various mystery religions . [1] He is closely related to the Egyptian Osiris , the Semitic Tammuz and Baal Hadad , the Etruscan Atunis and the Phrygian Attis , all of whom are deities of rebirth and vegetation . The most detailed and literary version of the story of Adonis is Ovid , Metamorphoses , x Zeus raped the goddess Cybele after she disguised herself as a rock, and Agdistis was conceived. Ejaculation is the ejecting of semen from the peni
How many lives does each contestant start with in The Cube	The Cube Episode Guide and Episode List - TV Guide UK TV Listings Season 1 Episode 1 Dean and Rhian Another chance to see the very first episode of the game show in which contestants try to complete a series of increasingly difficult challenges, ranging from agility tests to skill trials, under pressure to hold their nerve as friends, family and the studio audience watch their every move. The further they go in the competition, the more money they win, up to a jackpot of £250,000. Phillip Schofield hosts Season 1 Episode 2 Nicky and Fay Fitness instructor Nicky Sanford from London and support manager Fay Greaves from Ipswich compete on the game show in which contestants must complete tasks within the confines of a large transparent cube, hoping to walk away with the jackpot of £250,000. Each player has nine lives and must complete up to seven challenges, ranging from agility tests to skill trials. Hosted by Phillip Schofield Season 1 Episode 3 Boxer JJ Bird from Peterborough and minibus driver Norman Bennett from Hove, East Sussex, compete on the game show in which contestants must complete tasks within the confines of a large transparent cube, hoping to win the jackpot of £250,000. Each player has nine lives and must accomplish up to seven challenges, ranging from agility tests to skill trials. Hosted by Phillip Schofield Season 1 Episode 4 Richard A Royal Marine takes on a series of fiendishly difficult tasks within the confines of the transparent cube, hoping to win a jackpot of £250,000. He has nine lives at the start and must complete up to seven challenges, ranging from agility tests to skill trials. Game show, presented by Phillip Schofield Season 1 Episode 5 Jonny Electrical engineer Jonny Lowery tackles a series of fiendishly difficult tasks within the confines of the transparent cube in an attempt to win up to £250,000. Given nine lives at the start, he must accomplish up to seven challenges, ranging from agility tests to skill trials, with one opportunity to simplify a game he believes is too difficult. Presented by Phillip Schofield Season 1 Episode 6 Dale Firefighter Dale Critchley from Gloucester and student Mel Smith from Lancashire compete in the game show in which contestants must complete tasks within the confines of a large transparent cube, hoping to walk away with the jackpot of £250,000. Both players have nine lives and must finish up to seven challenges, ranging from agility tests to skill trials. Hosted by Phillip Schofield Season 1 Episode 7 Maria and Faisal Retired Northamptonshire theatre worker Maria Grimmiet and Hampton sales assistant Faisal Abdalla take part in a series of challenges within the confines of a large transparent cube in a bid to win the jackpot of £250,000. The contestants have nine lives and face up to seven tasks, ranging from agility tests to skill trials. Hosted by Phillip Schofield Season 2 Episode 1 Kevin New series. Hurling instructor Kevin takes on a series of increasingly difficult tasks within the confines of a large transparent cube, hoping to win a jackpot of £250,000. Given nine lives at the start, he must complete up to seven challenges, ranging from agility tests to skill trials. Game show, presented by Phillip Schofield Season 2 Episode 2 Phillip Schofield invites a lorry driver and a PE teacher to test their skills in the transparent cube. Given nine lives at the start, the contestants aim to complete up to seven increasingly difficult physical and mental challenges in the hope of winning a £250,000 jackpot Season 2 Episode 3 A sports assistant takes on a series of increasingly difficult tasks within the confines of the transparent cube, hoping to win a jackpot of £250,000. Given nine lives at the start, he must complete up to seven challenges, ranging from agility tests to skill trials. Game show, presented by Phillip Schofield Season 2 Episode 4 Paul A 31-year-old Scotsman takes on a series of increasingly difficult tasks within the confines of a large transparent cube, hoping to win a jackpot of £250,000. Given nine lives at the start
What is the name of the Hotel Inspector in the Channel 5 TV series	The Hotel Inspector - Channel 5 The Hotel Inspector S5E7 Glangrwyney Court S5E7 Thursday, 11am S5E8 Hotel Du Repos S5E8 Thursday, 4pm More Featured on the show Characters Competition About Hotelier Alex Polizzi is on a quest to salvage some of Britain's worst-run hotels and B&Bs. More like this Community guidelines © Channel 5 Broadcasting Ltd 2017 Channel 5 websites use cookies. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Find out about cookies here. Okay, thanks
Seen on the credits of TV and films what is the function of a Foley Artist	Jack Foley and the Art of Sound \| Irish America Jack Foley and the Art of Sound Jack Foley. Photo courtesy of Catherine Clark. By Daphne Wolf, Contributor February / March 2012 Jack Donovan Foley, the American grandson of Irish immigrants, invented “foley art,” a sound-effects technique still used in films today – so subtle and perfect that viewers don’t notice anything has been added. Something was not quite right on the stage of Alice Tully Hall at New York City’s Lincoln Center one night last September. It was the U.S. premiere of the recently restored Irish silent film, Guests of the Nation, and the RTE Concert Orchestra, on stage to accompany the film, was getting into place in front of the movie screen. Woodwinds, percussion, brass, all ready to tune up. But who were those strange people in long white coats, and what were the bizarre mechanical contraptions they were assembling right next to the violins? Emcee Gabriel Byrne, the actor and Cultural Ambassador of Ireland, cleared up the mystery. They were “foley artists,” he explained, the veritable magicians who create the sound effects we hear in films and television. They got that name because in the 1920s an enterprising Irish-American named Jack Donovan Foley figured out that the most efficient and effective way to enhance the audio in films was to make the sounds himself. The crew at Alice Tully Hall that night used their peculiar instruments to deliver a delightful live soundtrack of squeaks, crashes and squeals to The Lactating Automaton, a 2011 silent short by Irish filmmaker Andrew Legge, which the Irish Film Institute screened before the main feature, Guests of the Nation. The foley artists on stage waved, banged and twirled their noisemakers while the main character in Legge’s whimsical film, a mechanical woman raising a human child, creaked and clanged across the screen. But as the film progressed, their frenetic activity gradually evaporated into the totality of the film, and even though they were still making their noises on the stage right below the screen, they effectively disappeared. That is just as it should be. When done correctly, foley is undetectable. Although Jack Foley worked in cinema for 40 years, his name never appeared in any film’s credits. Audiences were not supposed to notice his handiwork or realize that the sounds they heard in movies of clinking glasses, swishing skirts or flapping bird wings were anything but real. We still accept the added sounds in film and television as implicitly authentic, even if we really know they are not, just as we pretend that the beeps and whirrs from our technological gadgets are actually connected to their functions. We live in a world of created sound, and we are glad to play along with the illusion, especially at the movies, allowing ourselves to be fooled for the sake of the narrative. “Even sophisticated audiences rarely notice the soundtrack,” said film sound expert Elisabeth Weis in Cineaste, “Therefore it can speak to us emotionally and almost subconsciously put us in touch with a screen character.” Raised by a mother well known for her yarns, Jack Foley understood the power of feelings in telling a story. In the beginning, foley art was all about footsteps and the sounds of clothing. Jack and his crew “walked” thousands of miles in place on small patches of dirt or gravel in a post-production studio, eyes glued to the screen in front of them as they imitated the film characters’ gaits and used the pieces of cloth in their pockets to simulate the rustle of a pair of pants or the crinkle of a shirtsleeve. It wasn’t enough just to match the footfalls and movement of clothing, Jack wanted to reproduce the personalities of characters, to become them, and let the sound of their tread augment the story. He created footsteps and body movement sounds for stars like Laurence Olivier, Charles Laughton, Kim Novak, and Sandra Dee. He said Rock Hudson had “deliberate” footsteps, James Cagney’s were “clipped” and Marlon Brando’s were “soft.” As with other sound effects, like slamming doors, broken glass,
Who directed the film Hannah and her Sisters	‎Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) directed by Woody Allen • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd 1 76/100 Here's what's weird: I can now see in this old favorite the seeds of everything I dislike about his recent films. Much of the dialogue is clunkily expository and/or tin-eared; supporting characters (e.g. Daniel Stern's gauche rock star) often function as straw-man caricatures; source music is used as a cudgel. Yet it's mostly glorious, and I spent the whole damn movie trying in vain to pinpoint the difference. In the end, I think Tarantino may be right, at least in this case and some others: Woody's just old now, and his work has become correspondingly creaky, with its highs diminished and its flaws hugely magnified. In any case, he was unmistakably at the top of his game here—though he's… Review by kyle97 ★★★★★ What can I say about Hannah and Her Sisters? I think this is my second favorite Woody Allen film after Annie Hall! The movie is a feast of witty, hilarious dialogue (as you would expect from Woody Allen) and vivid characters that hooked me right off the bat. Allen makes an engaging story out of ordinary people and strikes a nice balance between drama and comedy. And once again, he effortless pulls me into his romanticized version of New York City to tell a story about four sisters and four men whose lives are intertwined through love and secrets. Allen deals with a lot of characters and subplots in the movie, but he weaves each narrative thread together in a… 16 Woody Allen really is a fantastic writer and director, we all know that. He is always able to create amazing characters, fantastic dialogues, simple stories with situations that could happen and real life and none of his stories ever felt forced. All feel real and actually very believable. Hannah and Her Sisters is no exception. An amazing comedy/drama script, that tell us the stories of multiple characters all connected because of three sisters Hannah, Lee and Holly. Family interations, romances, dramatic discoveries or even hilarious moments it's what you are going to find throughout the story. All of the performances are absolutely fantastic, everyone is able to play their parts in the perfect way possible. Dianne Wiest, Woody Allen himself… Production : 8.2/10 Overall : 8/10 "Jeez, I should stop ruining my life searching for answers I'm never gonna get, and just enjoy it while it lasts. And after all, who knows, I mean maybe there is something, nobody really knows. I know 'maybe' is a very slim reed to hang your whole life on, but that's the best we have. And then I started to sit back, and I actually began to enjoy myself." Hannah and Her Sisters contains one of the best ensemble casts that I've seen in a while. No offense, August: Osage County, but for a good time I'll take Woody, Farrow, Fisher, Caine, O'Sullivan and Max von Sydow any… 4 On some days, this is my favorite Woody film, edging out Annie Hall just slightly and the tipping point has to be Michael Caine. He transforms himself into the antithesis of Jack Carter. The Woody dialogue rolls off his tongue so naturally, it's a shame they never worked together again. Every little mannerism and insecurity goes noticed, but it's never pompous or showy. He's playing a man in midlife crisis with secrets and desires that he cannot express clearly and he is a fully fleshed character. The whole cast is on fire. All their interactions and inner monologues are lived in and their midlife woes and sorrows feel instinctive and driven and they all have arcs that leave them somewhere… Review by Chase ★★★★½ The 3rd film of my recent Woody Allen kick, and possibly my favorite so far. Allen's films seem so personal that they truly feel like he pulled them straight out of his life experiences. Comedically enough, that's actually a plot point when one of the sisters is jealous over another sisters script being too personal. I really enjoyed the changing narration throughout the film. It really encapsulated a few different perspectives of the characters in the movie and what they were going through at the time. Woody
What colour are the houses in a game of Monopoly	House colors? \| Monopoly \| BoardGameGeek Spain Madrid I had an argument today and you are the only ones who can help me. A friend of mine stated that original Monopoly (Parker Brothers') had brown houses. I've always thought they were green, although I can't tell for sure because I'm colorblind. Are the houses brown? Are they green? Were they, at some point, painted in a different color?
In craps what is the first throw of the dice called	Craps Rules, How To Play Rules and how to play Craps: The basics Casino Craps (or Bank Craps), a dice game, is one of the most exciting casino games. It is common to hear yelling and shouting at a craps table. It is played on a purpose-built table and two dice are used. The dice are made after very strict standards and are routinely inspected for any damage. As a matter of course, the dice are replaced with new ones after about eight hours of use, and casinos have implemented rules in the way a player handles them. To begin, the Shooter (one of the players) must bet at least the table minimum on either the Pass Line or the Don't Pass Line (sometimes called 'win' or 'right' bets and 'don�t win' or 'wrong' bets). The shooter is presented with multiple dice (normally five) by the Stickman, and must choose two to roll with. The remaining dice are returned to the Stickman's Bowl and are not used. The shooter must handle the dice with one hand only when throwing and the dice must hit the walls on the opposite end of the table. In the event that one or both dice are thrown off the table, they must be inspected (usually by the stickman) before putting them back into play. The craps table can accommodate up to about 20 players, who each get a round of throws or at 'shooting' the dice. If you don't want to throw the dice, you can bet on the thrower. Several types of bets can be made on the table action. The casino crew consist of a Stickman, Boxman and two Dealers. The game is played in rounds, with the right to roll the dice by each player moving clockwise around the craps table at the end of each round. A player may choose not to roll but can continue to bet. Each round has two phases: Come Out and Point. To start a round, the shooter makes one or more Come Out rolls. A Come Out roll of 2, 3 or 12 (called Craps, the shooter is said to 'crap out') ends the round with players losing their Pass Line bets. A Come Out roll of 7 or 11 (a Natural) results in a win for Pass Line bets. The shooter continues to make Come Out rolls until he rolls 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10, which number becomes the Point. The dealer then moves an On button to the point number signifying the second phase of the round. If the shooter rolls the point number, the result is a win for bets on the Pass Line. If the shooter rolls a seven (a Seven-out), the pass line loses and the round ends. The first roll of the dice in a betting round is the Come Out roll - a new game in Craps begins with the Come Out roll. A Come Out roll can be made only when the previous shooter fails to make a winning roll, that is, fails to make the Point or makes a Seven-out (rolls a seven). A new game then begins with a new shooter. If the current shooter does make his Point, the dice are returned to him and he then begins the new Come Out roll. This is a continuation of that shooter's roll, although technically, the Come Out roll identifies a new game about to begin. When the shooter fails to make his or her Point, the dice are then offered to the next player for a new Come Out roll and the game continues in the same manner. The new shooter will be the person directly next to the left of the previous shooter - so the game moves in a clockwise fashion around the craps table. The dice are rolled across the craps table layout. The layout is divided into three areas - two side areas separated by a center one. Each side area is the mirror reflection of the other and contains the following: Pass and Don't Pass line bets, Come and Don't Come bets, Odds bet, Place bets and Field bets. The center area is shared by both side areas and contains the Proposition bets. Pass bets win when the come out roll is 7 or 11, while pass bets lose when the come out roll is 2, 3,
What score are the players in baccarat trying to get	Online Baccarat - Play Free Baccarat at The Virtual Casino Live Chat: 24/7 Support · Call Toll Free: 1-866-968-7946 Online Baccarat Baccarat is a classy and elegant game offering glamorous payouts and a very low house edge. Baccarat in all its elegancy is still very easy to learn and master. The goal of Baccarat, whether you bet on the Player's or Banker's hand, is to predict which hand will get closest to nine points. If you are indecisive as to which hand will get closer, you have the option to bet the two hands will tie. Join the glamour and enjoy all the luxury of being a part of the elite! How to Play: In Online Baccarat, you are neither the Player nor the Banker, you simply bet on the hand you think is going to score closer to nine. You can also bet both hands will tie. The bets are placed before the dealing of every new hand. A game is automatically won if the bet was placed on a natural, which is a hand of eight or nine points. If both hands have the same point value, then the bet gets pushed back to you. These are the point values: Cards 2-9= face value. 10's and Face Cards= 0 points. Aces= 1 point Game Controls: Once you enter the Baccarat game from The Virtual Casino lobby, you will see the empty table in front of you along with 5 casino chips laid out on the table's border. The value of each of the chips you will see is $1, $5, $25, $100, and $500. You will be able to select the amount you would like to bet on each hand by clicking on those chips, depending on the size of your playable bankroll. If you would like to bet $40 on your next hand, you would simply click the $25 chip once, and then click the $5 chip 3 times to bring the total chip count placed in the betting box to $40. To remove chips from your bet, you simply click on the chips already placed in the betting box and they will be removed and placed back in your bankroll. (NOTE: you can only remove chips from your bankroll before you have dealt the hand. Once the deal starts, all bets are final.) Below is a brief description of each of the buttons found at the game of Baccarat. Deal: The deal button is used to initiate each game of Baccarat. Once the deal button is pressed, the game has started and all bets are on. History Tab: The history button is displayed on the left-hand side of the table. This tab will display the hand history for the game. Cashier Button: The cashier button will take you to the casino cashier where you can make deposits, request withdrawals, redeem bonus coupons and view your account history. Rules Tab: The rules button is displayed on the left-hand side of the table. This tab gives you the general rules of the game. Menu Button: The menu button allows you to choose your preferences for the game in regards to view, sound and card speed, and also allows you to view your account history directly from the game screen. Help: The help button will take you to the RTG Baccarat page where you will be able to find the basic rules of the game along with Payouts and Point Values. Back: The back button will send you back to the casino lobby and allow you to choose another game to play. Game Tips: Blackjack Tip 1: Baccarat is a game of chance, so don't get too distracted trying to keep score of who won the hands and with what cards. The History tab is useful to see have an overview of what has happened but you should stay focused on the game itself. Blackjack Tip 2: Don’t bet on a tie. Even though the payouts for betting on tie are high, your chances of getting a tie are as low as 10%. Blackjack Tip 3: If you want to play with lowest house edge, then you should bet on the Banker. The Banker’s house edge is only 1.06%. Game Rules
In what country did snakes and ladders originate	The origin of Snakes and Ladders - I See India You are at: Home » Know India »The origin of Snakes and Ladders The origin of Snakes and Ladders Twitter The 13th century poet saint Gyandev created the game of Snakes & Ladders. It was originally called ‘Mokshapat’. The ladders in the game represented virtues and the snakes indicated vices. The game was played with cowrie shells and dices. In time, the game underwent several modifications, but its meaning remained the same, i.e. good deeds take people to heaven and evil to a cycle of re-births. Details: Snakes and Ladders originated in India as part of a family of dice board games, including pachisi (modern day Ludo). It was known as moksha pAtam or vaikunthapaali or paramapada sopaanam (the ladder to salvation The game as popularly played in ancient India was known as Moksha Patam, and emphasized the role of fate or karma. A Jain version, Gyanbazi, dates to the 16th century. The game was called Leela and reflected the Hinduism consciousness surrounding everyday life Moksha Patam was associated with traditional Hindu philosophy contrasting karma and kama, or destiny and desire. It emphasized destiny, as opposed to games such as pachisi, which focused on life as a mixture of skill and luck. The game has also been interpreted and used as a tool for teaching the effects of good deeds versus bad. The ladders represented virtues such as generosity, faith, and humility, while the snakes represented vices such as lust, anger, murder, and theft. The morality lesson of the game was that a person can attain salvation (Moksha) through doing good, whereas by doing evil one will inherit rebirth to lower forms of life. The number of ladders was less than the number of snakes as a reminder that a path of good is much more difficult to tread than a path of sins. Presumably the number “100” represented Moksha (salvation). In Andhra Pradesh, snakes and ladders is played in the name of Vaikuntapali. In the original game the squares of virtue are Faith (12), Reliability (51), Generosity (57), Knowledge (76), and Asceticism (78). The squares of vice or evil are Disobedience (41), Vanity (44), Vulgarity (49), Theft (52), Lying (58), Drunkenness (62), Debt (69), Rage (84), Greed (92), Pride (95), Murder (73), and Lust (99). Sources:
Which famous building was once rudely nicknamed The Kensington Gas Works	100 Facts about the V&A Early History Official programme for the laying of the Foundation Stone of The Victoria & Albert Museum, 1899. Museum no. E.1458-1984 CIS. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London. 1. When it was established in 1857 the Museum was called the South Kensington Museum. It was renamed the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1899 when Queen Victoria laid the foundation stone of new buildings along Exhibition Road and Cromwell Road. 2. Queen Victoria really wanted to call the V&A the 'Albert Museum'. 3. The Museum was built in part of Brompton, in the western outskirts of London, but the Museum authorities re-christened the area South Kensington, which sounded more fashionable. 4. The Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 owns the site of the V&A, and of the nearby Science and Natural History Museums, Imperial College, the Royal Colleges of Art and Music and Royal Albert Hall. The area, dubbed 'Albertopolis', was bought partly out of the profits of the Great Exhibition. 5. The first Director, Sir Henry Cole, described the Museum in 1857 as 'a refuge for destitute collections'. More than a century later Sir Roy Strong called it 'an extremely capacious handbag'. 6. Part of the Museum was built initially for the use of the National Gallery, which had run out of space at Trafalgar Square. The National Gallery insisted on having a separate entrance for its visitors. 7. The V&A's South and South-East Asian collections began life as the East India Company's India Museum, founded in 1801. The India Museum was transferred to the control of the South Kensington Museum in 1879. 8. The South Kensington Museum was the first museum in the world to provide a public restaurant. 9. The restaurant had different first and second class menus, and a third class service for 'mechanics and all workmen employed at the Museum Buildings and even for the humble working class visitors'. 10. The South Kensington Museum was the first in the world to use gas lighting in the galleries, to allow evening opening. Sir Henry Cole, photograph, unknown photographer, about 1858 - 1873. Museum no. E.207-2005. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London 11. The first Director, Henry Cole, intended that the South Kensington Museum should attract the widest possible audience, and hoped that 'the evening opening of public museums may furnish a powerful antidote to the gin palace'. 12. During the 19th century the Museum had free admission three days a week and charged 6d for entry on the other three days. The purpose of the charging days was to keep the Museum quiet for students. 13. The Science Museum was originally part of the South Kensington Museum, then the V&A; it did not become a separate institution until 1909. 14. In 1873, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Robert Lowe, plotted unsuccessfully to have the South Kensington Museum taken over by the British Museum. 15. The Museum's first (temporary) buildings were made of iron, and clad in corrugated iron; they were so ugly that they were nicknamed the 'Brompton Boilers' by the Builder magazine. 16. The 'Brompton Boilers' were largely dismantled in 1867 and re-erected with new brick walls and a slate roof at Bethnal Green, where they now house the V&A Museum of Childhood. 17. The V&A's buildings occupy 12 acres of land in South Kensington, and are over a third of a mile in circumference. Some of the mosaic floors in the Museum were made by 'lady convicts' in Woking Prison. Museum staff jokingly gave the mosaic a Latin name, 'opus criminale'. 18. The Henry Cole Wing of the V&A was originally designed as a School of Naval Architecture and subsequently became a School of Science. 19. The statue on top of the central tower of the V&A represents Fame. Her nose is missing. 20. In 1872 a pneumatic railway was planned to carry visitors from the South Kensington underground station to the Museum and the Royal Albert Hall. It was never built. 22. A new underground station was opened very close to the Museum in 1904 called Brompton Road. It was judged to be uneconomical and was closed in 1934. 23. When deliveries we
What is the popular nickname of the Yeomen of the Guard	Yeoman Warders ROLL CALL (Past and Present) No history of the Yeomen of the Guard would be complete without some notice of the Yeoman Warders. They are however a distinct Corps, and have duties to perform quite different from those of the Yeomen of the Guard described in the foregoing pages. The origin of the Warders of the Tower can of course be traced back to the time when the fortress was used as a prison ï¿½ to the days in fact when the first prisoner, Flambard Bishop of Durham, was sent there by Henry I, in the year 1100. It is noteworthy that Flambard contrived to evade the vigilance of the Warders, and the Towerï¿½s first prisoner made his escape. It was in the reign of Edward VI, while the Duke of Somerset was prisoner in the Tower, that, to win the favour of the Warders and to make his imprisonment as pleasant as possible, he promised them that if ever the King set him at liberty he would try and get them his Majestyï¿½s cloth for their livery. Being pardoned soon after, the Duke kept his promise, and fifteen of the Warders were sworn in as extraordinary Yeomen of the Chamber and received liveries like the Yeomen of the Guard in ordinary, but they had no cross-belts given them, as they did not carry the carabine or arquebuss. This absence of the cross-belt has ever since been and still is the distinguishing mark between the two Corps when they are paraded together on State occasions. The principal duty of the Warders, that of looking after the State prisoners, being now happily a sinecure, the men have for many years been employed in various capacities in the Tower, but principally in conducting parties of visitors through the building and explaining, after a fashion, what they thought were the most interesting features. This plan has long been condemned as unsatisfactory, for however intelligent a Warder may be it is impossible for him to anticipate correctly the wishes of the many visitors by showing them just what they want to see. A new arrangement is said to be in contemplation by which the Warders will be employed to give ï¿½watch and wardï¿½ at certain fixed points in the Tower while visitors with a reliable guide-book in their hands will be at liberty to inspect at their leisure the objects which interest them most. This will make a visit, to the Tower much more enjoyable and instructive than it has been hitherto. HISTORICAL EXTRACTS The following extracts are in chronological order. They must not be taken to be all or anything like all the references to the Warders which are to be found in the Tower archives and other places. They were discovered while searching for information concerning the Yeomen of the Guard, but, so far as the author knows, they have not heretofore appeared in print, and may therefore be acceptable to the readers of these pages. (Words of author in 1885). When Edward VI, established his Guards in the Tower the following penalties and punishments were ordered to be enforced: No Guard to leave the Tower without leave, or be fined for the first offence 12d., for the second 3s, for the third to be imprisoned three days, and for the fourth offence the be dismissed and punished.ï¿½ When we consider what the value of money was in the reign of Edward VI, we shall be able to comprehend how severe these penalties were. When the historian Paul Hentzner visited the tower in 1598 he records that in the armoury he saw ï¿½spears out of which you may shoot, shields that will give fire four times, a great many rich halberds, commonly called partizans, with which the guards defend the royal person in battle.ï¿½ This confusion of the words halberd and partizan is worth noticing, as it will account for many blunders both in pictorial and written descriptions of the Yeomen of the Guard. The halberd is a battle-axe and the partizan a kind of spear. The former has been carried by the Gentlemen Pensioners, now the Gentlemen-at-Arms, ever since their formation 1509, white the Yeomen of the Guard and the Yeoman Warders, have from the reign of Henr
By what nickname was American gangster Lester Gillis known	Baby Face Nelson \| American gangster \| Britannica.com American gangster Alternative Titles: George Nelson, Lester Gillis Baby Face Nelson near Fox River Grove, Illinois Related Biographies Baby Face Nelson, byname of George Nelson, original name Lester Gillis (born 1908, Chicago , Illinois , U.S.—died November 27, 1934, near Fox River Grove, Illinois), American gunman and bank robber noted for his vicious killings and youthful looks. FBI mug shots of Baby Face Nelson, 1931. FBI From petty crime Nelson graduated into labour racketeering, working for Al Capone (1929–31) and other bootleg bosses; he was let go, however, proving too violent even for them. He then turned to bank robberies, joining with John Dillinger on two occasions (1934). Listed as Public Enemy Number One by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), he was killed in a wild shoot-out with FBI agents. Learn More in these related articles: Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Article Title: Baby Face Nelson Website Name: Encyclopædia Britannica Date Published: January 27, 2012 URL: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Baby-Face-Nelson-American-gangster Access Date: January 19, 2017 Share
Which English city is nicknamed The Lace City	Nottingham travel guide - Wikitravel 12 Get out Nottingham [1] is a city in England , affectionately known as the "Queen of the Midlands". It is famed for its links with the world-renowned legend Robin Hood and has a wealth of history, with a settlement existing in the area since pre-Roman times. Today, Nottingham is a premier shopping destination and one of the top ten most visited cities in England by overseas tourists. Understand[ edit ] Nottingham from the castle Nottingham is one of three major cities in the East Midlands of England , the others being nearby Leicester and Derby . Its prosperity is historically derived mostly from the lace making and coal-mining industries, little of which now remains. Nottingham has moved towards a more service-based economy. The centre of Nottingham lies on the River Leen and its southern boundary follows the course of the River Trent, which flows from Stoke to the Humber. According to the 2001 census, Nottingham has an estimated city population of 275,100. The Nottingham Urban Area conurbation (which includes surrounding suburbs outside the city boundary, and neighbouring towns) has a population of 666,358 (2001 Census). Nottingham is a member of the English Core Cities Group. The heart of the city is the Old Market Square, which underwent a major redevelopment in 2006. Most of the main shopping streets are around the square. The Council House, whose disproportionately tall dome can be seen for miles around, is at the top of the square. The inside of the Council House is the Exchange Arcade, a shopping centre. A bohemian quarter of the city known as Hockley [2] has arisen in recent years, situated close to the Lace Market area. Nottingham receives a lot of tourism, mostly because of the legend of Robin Hood, visiting Sherwood Forest and Nottingham Castle. By plane[ edit ] East Midlands Airport - Nottingham, Leicester, Derby [3] (IATA: EMA) lies south-west of Nottingham and flights are available to many international destinations. The Skylink [4] bus runs between the airport and city centre every 30 minutes 4am-11pm and hourly 11pm-4am. The bus journey takes approximately 30-40 minutes, depending on traffic conditions, and costs £5 for a single or day return ticket. Birmingham International Airport (IATA: BHX) is approx. 40 miles from Nottingham and serves all major international destinations. Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport (IATA: DSA) lies to the north of Nottinghamshire. By train[ edit ] Nottingham is on the main line out of London St Pancras. The cheapest tickets between London and Nottingham are available from EM Trains [5] but must be bought well in advance. There are also regular connections to Birmingham , Derby , Leicester , Crewe , Sheffield , and Leeds . Note that trains from London to Sheffield do not stop at Nottingham. Turn right out of the station for an easy 5 minute walk to the city centre. The Nottingham Tram [6] runs from Nottingham main line station through the city centre and out to Hucknall park and ride and Phoenix Park park and ride to the north of the city. By car[ edit ] From the south, travel on the M1 and exit at junction 24 or 25 or use the A606. From the North take the M1 junction 25 or 26. There is a choice of 7 Park and Ride [7] sites with over 4000 spaces, located at easy points around the City . By bus[ edit ] Nottingham has two sizeable bus stations, Broadmarsh [8] and Victoria [9] . Traveline: [10] , 0871 200 22 33 Bus operators offer services to most other UK destinations. GorillaBus [11] operates services to Liverpool, Manchester, Yorkshire and Birmingham. Prices start at £1, and must be pre-booked online. National Express provides cheap advance tickets on a Nottingham-London route, often for as little as a pound each way if booked early enough online. National Express also offers cheap tickets (called funfares) to many other major cities from Nottingham. By bus[ edit ] Nottingham’s bus system is one of the best in the country, with frequent, reliable services across the City and beyond. Two main operators are City Transport and Trent B
What is the name of the island in Poole Harbour	Poole Tourism Islands in Poole Harbour ISLANDS IN POOLE HARBOUR Islands in Poole Harbour Poole Harbour is home to a total of eight islands, all of which are part of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The five largest are listed below. Brownsea Island is owned by the National Trust and is open to the public from March to October. Furzey Island is home to a well hidden oil well and gathering station for Wytch Farm - Britain's largest onshore oil development, linked by pipeline to the refinery at Fawley. This island is also home to the red squirrel, which have been studied on Furzey since 1986. Annual trapping has shown that the population varies from 18 to 57 adults, on only 6ha of woodland. The thriving population is largely due to the excellent cone crops from the Scots pines on the island. Long Island is a 31-acre island and is privately owned by a local individual. Round Island is a 15 acre private property with a delightful mix of grassy paddocks and winding woodland paths. Situated in the sheltered western portion of Poole Harbour, the island is surrounded by beautiful views. There is a small sandy beach with shallow water, and also a pontoon with swinging moorings. Holiday cottages are available on the island, visit www.roundisland.co.uk for details. Green Island is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Protection Area (SPA) and has featured on the archaeology programme Time Team. It covers approximately 45 acres at low tide and is covered in extensive woodland in the centre, made up of Scots pine with several small areas of heathland. There are two buildings on the island, helicopter landing pad, a private wooden jetty as well as a beach area. It is currently privately owned, having been put up for sale at an asking price of 2.5 million.
What nationality was the pirate Captain Kidd	Captain Kidd - Biography and Profile By Christopher Minster William Kidd, Pirate: William Kidd (1654-1701) was a Scottish ship’s captain, privateer and pirate. He started out on a voyage in 1696 as a pirate hunter and privateer, but soon switched sides and had a brief but moderately successful career as a pirate. After he turned pirate, his wealthy backers back in England abandoned him. He was convicted and hanged in England after a sensational trial. Kidd makes a name for himself: Kidd was born in Scotland sometime around 1654, possibly near Dundee. He took to the sea, and soon made a name for himself as a skilled, hardworking seaman. In 1689, sailing as a privateer, he took a French vessel: the ship was re-named the Blessed William and Kidd was put in command by the Governor of Nevis. He sailed into New York just in time to save the governor there from a conspiracy. While in New York, he married a wealthy widow. Not long after, in England, he became friends with the Lord of Bellomont, who was to be the new Governor of New York. continue reading below our video Test Your General Science Knowledge Now he was well-connected and rich as well as a skilled seaman and it looked like the sky was the limit for the young captain. Kidd Sets Sail as a Privateer: For the English, sailing was very dangerous at the time. England was at war with France, and piracy was common. Lord Bellomont and some of his friends suggested Kidd be given a privateering contract that would allow him to attack pirates or French vessels. The suggestion was not accepted by the government, but Bellomont and his friends decided to set Kidd up as a privateer as a private enterprise: Kidd could attack French vessels or pirates but he had to share his earning with the investors. Kidd was given the 34-gun Adventure Galley and he set sail in May of 1696. Kidd turns pirate: Kidd set sail for Madagascar and the Indian Ocean , then a hotbed of pirate activity. Nevertheless, he and his crew found very few pirate or French vessels to take. About a third of his crew died of diseases, and the rest were getting surly because of the lack of prizes. In August of 1697, he attacked a convoy of Indian treasure ships, but was driven off by an East India Company Man of War. This was an act of piracy and clearly not in Kidd’s charter. Also, about this time, Kidd killed a mutinous gunner named William Moore by hitting him in the head with a heavy wooden bucket. The Pirates Take the Queddah Merchant: On January 30, 1698, Kidd's luck finally changed. He captured the Queddah Merchant, a treasure ship heading home from the Far East. It was not really fair game as a prize: it was a Moorish ship, with cargo owned by Armenians, and was captained by an Englishman named Wright. Allegedly, it sailed with French papers: this was enough for Kidd, who sold off the cargo and divided the spoils with his men. The holds of the merchantman were bursting with valuable cargo, and the haul for Kidd and his pirates was £15,000, or well over two million dollars in today's money. Kidd and his pirates were rich men by the standards of the day. Kidd and Culliford: Not long after, Kidd ran into a pirate ship captained by a notorious pirate named Culliford. What happened between the two men is unknown. According to Captain Charles Johnson, a contemporary historian, Kidd and Culliford greeted each other warmly and traded supplies and news. Many of Kidd's men deserted him at this point, some running off with their share of the treasure and others joining Culliford. At his trial, Kidd claimed that he wasn't strong enough to fight Culliford and that most of his men abandoned him to join the pirates. He said that he was allowed to keep the ships, but only after all weapons and supplies were taken. In any event, Kidd swapped the leaking Adventure Galley for the fit Queddah Merchant and set sail for the Caribbean. Kidd’s Friends Desert Him: Meanwhile, news of Kidd's going pirate had reached England. Bellomont and his wealthy friends - who were very important members of the Government - began distancing themselves
What colour is the cross on the Swedish flag	What do the colors on the Swedish flag represent? \| Reference.com What do the colors on the Swedish flag represent? A: Quick Answer The Swedish flag has a solid blue background with a yellow cross extending from the top to bottom and left to right of the flag. The yellow of the cross represents generosity, while the blue background symbolizes loyalty, truth and justice. Full Answer Several theories attempt to explain the source of the flag's colors. One theory suggests that the colors represent the colors of the coat of arms of either King Magnus Birgersson in 1275 or King Albert of Mecklenburg in 1364. The royal coat of arms of Sweden, which uses blue and gold, dates back to the year 1442. The cross on the flag, which intersects the flag just to the left of its center, is reportedly from Eric the Holy, a former king of Sweden who saw a gold cross in the sky. The most recognizable symbol of Christianity, the cross is used to express Sweden's religious history and the values of its early leaders. Earlier forms of the Swedish flag also featured a blue background and yellow cross but with varied shapes. Some were double-tailed, and versions that followed featured a triple-tailed shape. The design of the flag is based on the Danish flag, which features the same cross in red and white. Some sources say the design inspiration was based on resistance to Danish rule.
In waters belonging which country are the world's strongest tidal currents found	10 Magnificent Maelstroms - WebEcoist 10 Magnificent Maelstroms by Angie Water can grant life but it can also be a dangerous force depending upon its intensity and form. Very small whirlpools can be seen spinning when a sink drains, but the powerful whirlpools in nature are magnificent and destructive. A whirlpool of extraordinary size or violence is a maelstrom. The swirling vortex is deadly. Here are 10 exquisite yet lethal maelstroms. Mightiest Maelstrom in the World (image via: Visit Norway ) Whirlpools are caused by a turbulent flow of water. When moving river water is forced to twist around an object or to stream into a narrower riverbed, the water flows faster and is more likely to create an energetic swirling turbulence. In the ocean, depending upon the geology of the sea bed, driving currents can collide and create conflicting tidal flows. Water spins counterclockwise north of the equator and clockwise south of the equator. The destructive interaction forms a whirlpool, a powerful circular current of water. A maelstrom, the vortex of a violent turbulence, is the most deadly of all. As we believe a black hole in the depths of uncharted space would suck us in if we venture too close, so did ancient seafaring folk believe a giant whirlpool, a spinning vortex, would suck down ships and sailors to their watery demise. When they sailed the largely unexplored seas, tales were exaggerated of maelstroms and the certain doom of impenetrable ocean depths. Even now though, small boats could be pulled down and sailors are warned to avoid these treacherous waters when the tide is running. Currents speeds increase when the tides change, so even a large boat may find steering impossible until the maelstrom subsides. Maelstrom of Saltstraumen (images via: Flickr , Wikipedia , Flickr ) The Maelstrom of Saltstraumen is located next to Norway. Positioned near the Arctic Circle, the mightiest maelstrom in the world creates the strongest tidal currents on the globe. Every six hours, vigorous ocean currents can run up to 25 miles per hour as more than 105,668 gallons of water surge through the narrow strait that connects Skjerstadfjord and Saltenfjord. When the tidal currents turn, there is a “time window” when larger ships can sail through the sound. In fact, currents appear essentially calm during that time. Nevertheless locals and tourists are advised to use great caution when down by the sea or in a boat since the underwater currents are constantly churning, the water twisting, making the Maelstrom of Saltstraumen the most dangerous maelstrom on the planet. Moskstraumen Maelstrom (image via: Wikipedia ) While the Saltstraumen is the strongest maelstrom, the Moskstraumen is the most famous. Perhaps infamous thanks to Edgar Allan Poe and Jules Verne. Poe penned a story called A Descent into the Maelstrom and then Verne referred to it at the culmination of the book 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Herman Melville wrote about it through his character Captain Ahab in Moby-Dick. Moskstraumen is thought to be the first mentioned maelstrom in history. Referred to as simply Maelstrom, it has the dubious honor of 1500 years worth of descriptions about seafarer’s who met sea monsters and their doom in the treacherous whirlpool. Located off the Lofoten islands, Moskstraumen is the second strongest whirlpool in the world. However there are many people who would dispute the powerful circular currents of water that reach speeds of 17.27 mph as the most destructive maelstrom. Its forceful tidal currents, about five miles wide, flow along a deep marine channel between the Norwegian coast and the open sea. Corryvreckan Whirlpool (image via: Flickr , Craignish Cruises ) The third largest maelstrom in the world is located in the relatively narrow Strait of Corryvreckan. Extreme tidal currents surge into whirlpools swirling round and round due in part to its location between two islands off the west coast of Scotland and the pyramidal rock on the sea floor. 30 foot waves swell from a depth of 100 fathoms and the reverberation of nature’s fury is heard
What is the Flavium Amphitheatre the correct name for	History of the Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheater The Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheater is one of the most well-known of the ancient Roman structures because so much of it still remains. Meaning: Amphitheater comes from the Greek amphi ~ on both sides and theatron ~ semicircular viewing place or theater. An Improvement Over the Existing Design The Circus The Colosseum in Rome is an amphitheater. It was developed as an improvement over the differently shaped but similarly used Circus Maximus , for gladiatorial combats, wild beast fights (venationes), and mock naval battles (naumachiae). Spine: Elliptical in shape, the circus had a fixed central divider called a spina down the middle, which was useful in chariot races , but got in the way during fights. Viewing: In addition, the spectators' view was limited in the circus. The amphitheater put spectators on all sides of the action. Flimsy Early Amphitheaters In 50 B.C., C. Scribonius Curio built the first amphitheater in Rome to stage his father's funeral games. continue reading below our video 10 Facts About the Titanic That You Don't Know Curio's amphitheater and the next one, built in 46 B.C., by Julius Caesar , were made of wood. The weight of the spectators was at times too great for the wooden structure and, of course, the wood was easily destroyed by fire. Stable Amphitheater The Emperor Augustus designed a more substantial amphitheater to stage venationes, but it wasn't until the Flavian emperors, Vespasian and Titus, that the enduring, limestone, brick, and marble Amphitheatrum Flavium (aka Vespasian's Amphitheater) was built. "The construction utilized a careful combination of types: concrete for the foundations, travertine for the piers and arcades, tufa infill between piers for the walls of the lower two levels, and brick-faced concrete used for the upper levels and for most of the vaults." Great Buildings Online - Roman Colosseum The amphitheater was dedicated in A.D. 80, in a ceremony lasting a hundred days, with the slaughter of 5000 sacrificial animals. The amphitheater may not have been finished, however, until the reign of Titus' brother Domitian. Lightning damaged the amphitheater, but later emperors repaired and maintained it until the games were ended in the sixth century. Source of the Name Colosseum The medieval historian Bede applied the name Colosseum (Colyseus) to the Amphitheatrum Flavium, possibly because the amphitheater -- which had taken back the pond on the land Nero had devoted to his extravagant golden palace ( domus aurea ) -- stood beside a colossal statue of Nero. This etymology is disputed. Size of the Flavian Amphitheater The tallest Roman structure , the colosseum was about 160 feet high and covered about six acres. Its long axis is 188m and its short, 156m. Construction used 100,000 cu. meters of travertine (like the cella of the Temple of Hercules Victor ), and 300 tons of iron for clamps, according to Filippo Coarelli in Rome and Environs. Although all the seats are gone, at the end of the 19th century , the seating potential was calculated and the figures are generally accepted. There were likely 87,000 seats in 45-50 rows inside the colosseum. Coarelli says social standing determined seating, so those rows closest to the action were reserved for the senatorial classes, whose special seats were inscribed with their names and made of marble. Women were separated at public events from the time of the earliest emperor, Augustus. The Romans probably held mock sea battles in the Flavian Amphitheater. Vomitoria There were 64 numbered doors to let spectators in and out that were called vomitoria. N.B.: Vomitoria were exits, not places spectators regurgitated the contents of their stomachs to facilitate binge eating and drinking. People vomited forth, so to speak, from the exits. Other Noteworthy Aspects of the Colosseum There were substructures under the fighting area that may have been animal dens or channels for water for or from the mock naval battles. It is hard to determine how the Romans produced venationes and naumachiae on the sam
Brazilian football legend Pele always wore which number	Pelé: Birth of a Legend continues the soccer star's big screen legacy \| Film \| The Guardian Tribeca film festival Pelé: Birth of a Legend continues the soccer star's big screen legacy It’s clunky in places and has some very suspect accents, but the new biopic is far from the only own goal in the Brazilian legend’s on-screen back catalogue Pelé (Kevin de Paula) in Jeff and Michael Zimbalist’s Pelé: Birth of a Legend. Photograph: Ique Esteves Tuesday 10 May 2016 10.51 EDT Last modified on Tuesday 10 May 2016 13.01 EDT Share on Messenger Close Originally scheduled to appear in time for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the long-delayed Pelé: Birth of a Legend – the first ever biopic of the soccer legend – is finally being released. Co-directed by American brothers Jeff and Michael Zimbalist, and executive produced by Pelé himself, the film unfolds like a superhero origin story crossed with a sporty riff on Slumdog Millionaire. 40 years on: how New York Cosmos lured Pelé to a football wasteland Read more Its first half charts 10-year-old Pelé’s hardscrabble existence alongside friends and family in the slums of São Paulo state; its second focuses on his rapid rise to prominence with the Brazil soccer squad, culminating in his team’s victory at the 1958 World Cup in Sweden, when Pelé was just 17 . (Pelé scored twice in a 5-2 win over the Swedes, here clumsily portrayed as a swaggering battalion of Aryan Terminators.) Curiously, despite the film’s Brazilian setting, all its characters are fluent in English. This is presumably a ploy to enable the film to reach the widest possible audience, but it never stops being jarring. The weirdness factor only intensifies when Vincent D’Onofrio, the burly American star of Netflix’s Daredevil , pops up to portray Brazil’s under-pressure coach Vicente Feola. The actor’s Brazilian accent frequently strays, volubly and hilariously, into Al Pacino-in-Scarface territory. Carlos Alberto’s classic World Cup goal for Brazil: brick-by-brick video animation Though the film is overly simplistic and often hackneyed (one might easily lose count of the number of sun-kissed training montages set to twinkly music), it’s rarely dull, and there are some interesting revelations. We discover, for example, that Pelé (born Edison Arantes do Nascimento), received his nickname from a rival child footballer and initially loathed it. The film-makers also deserve credit for addressing racism and classism in Brazilian society, and how these issues manifested themselves in heated debates over the efficacy of Brazil’s joyful, “primitive” style of soccer. Proceedings are further elevated by charismatic performances from the two young actors playing Pelé (first Leonardo Lima Carvalho, followed by Kevin de Paula), and the stirring presence of Brazilian superstar Seu Jorge (City of God) as Pelé’s taciturn, yet warm father. Pinterest Young Pelé (Leonardo Lima Carvalho) in the film. Photograph: Ique Esteves Near the end, Pelé himself contributes a brief, amusing cameo. Perhaps the film might’ve been improved by a more substantial appearance from Brazil’s record goalscorer. After all, as the following examples show, Pelé has a surprisingly prolific record in front of the cameras. Pelé, the actor While still playing professionally for his club side Santos in Brazil, Pelé racked up an impressive list of acting credits. In 1969, he played an alien named Plínio Pompeu in The Strangers, a sci-fi TV show designed to drum up national interest in the Apollo moon landings. Two years later, he appeared briefly in the ribald, Benny Hill-esque sex comedy O Barão Otelo no Barato dos Bilhões , projecting stately authority as a suave doctor who comes to the financial aid of the film’s main character, a diminutive would-be playboy. Pelé’s most interesting early role, however, came in Osvaldo Sampaio’s period drama A Marcha (1970), which was set in the final years of Brazilian slavery . Pelé played the abolitionist Chico Bondade, a Scarlet Pimpernel-type freedman who infiltrated plantations to free slaves. Pinterest Sylvester Stallone and Pelé on
In American football, what position is LB	Players by Position Players by Position You are here: Home / Terminology / The Basics / Players by Position Players by Position While watching football with the guys on the set of the College Football Studio Show, I asked one of the former Quarterbacks how he recognized the play on television, specifically how the offense was positioning the Tight End. I thought there would be an in-depth explanation, but his response was that he could tell from the player’s body type. And while I’m not going to pick up on this as well as someone who played the game and was around these guys all the time, I do think that there is an advantage to being a woman when it comes to using players’ bodies to help identify their position. The following is a description of the prototypical player at the offensive and defensive positions, including their skills and body types. Back to Top ^ Quarterback: 6’3, 225 lbs. The Quarterback is involved in almost every single play on offense and therefore needs to have an excellent understanding of the game as well as quick, intelligent decision-making skills. He has to be a leader. Some quarterbacks are more mobile than others. Mobility helps in the event the Pass Rush forces him out of the Pocket and he needs to run. The prototypical QB has big well-defined biceps. Andrew Luck #12 (Sophomore at Stanford) 6’4, 235 lbs. Christian Ponder #7 (Senior at Florida State) 6’3, 227 lbs. Back to Top ^ Running Back: 6’1, 225 lbs. By definition, these players have to be great runners. It helps if they have good vision to see holes and lanes before they even open up. They can also make catches and serve as a receiving threat and should help block when not being used in the play. It’s important that they don’t have problems holding onto the ball (fumbles are a big concern). They key for Running Backs to find success is to patiently move to the hole and then burst through it. Having an ability to quickly change direction on the move can really make these players stand out. Mark Ingram #22 (Junior at Alabama) 5’10, 215 lbs. Jacquizz Rodgers #1 (Junior at Oregon State) 5’7, 188 lbs. (Note that below Jacquizz is standing in front of his brother James #8 who is the same size but plays Wide Receiver, just to show that these are prototypical body types but not limiting or conclusive). Back to Top ^ Fullbacks: 6’0, 240 lbs. These are the stockiest of the players or at least should be as their strength and vision are more important than speed for their purpose in the running game. Like their body types, they are used for short yardage situations in both running and passing situations. Oftentimes, Running Backs rely on their Fullbacks to lead the way for them to run through the defense. The importance of a Fullback clearing a path for the runner is immeasurable. In fact, I personally incorporate a Fullback into my life in NYC just to get across the sidewalks. Sometimes when it’s really crowded, I will seek out a solid looking man to walk behind whose presence on the sidewalk automatically clears a path for me and helps me avoid getting knocked around by tourists who aren’t paying attention to where they’re walking. Stanley Havili (Senior at USC) 6’1, 230 lbs, Owen Marecic #48 (Senior at Stanford) 6’1, 234 lbs. Back to Top ^ Wide Receiver: 6’3, 220 lbs. Speed is one of the most important qualities for these players. They also need to be agile and jump up and catch the ball. And they need good hands to hold onto it. These are the divas on the football field and the ones who probably look for the most attention. As a professional Wide Receiver pointed out, the reason they are like this may be due to the fact that they need to fight for the Quarterback’s attention to get the ball thrown to them on each play, while the other players, such as Quarterbacks and Running Backs are certain to touch the ball throughout the game on designated plays. AJ Green #8 (Junior at Georgia) 6’4, 207 lbs, Michael Floyd #3 (Junior at Notre Dame) 6’3, 220 lbs. Back to Top ^ Tight End: 6’6, 265 lbs. These players are the tallest receivers. They aren’t as f
What is the nickname of New Zealand's national basketball team	The Amazing Nicknames of New Zealand’s National Teams \| Rhymin' & Stealin' Filed under: Comedy , Sports , World Cup \| Tags: All Blacks , All Whites , Black Caps , Black Cocks , Black Sticks , New Zealand , New Zealand Rocks , Tall Blacks New Zealand, like Australia, is a sporting mad country. They support all of their popular sports with near universal passion, especially in rugby, cricket and soccer. Not only do they excel at sport but they also excel at sporting nicknames. New Zealand athletics is littered with amazing team names: All Blacks, All Whites, Tall Blacks, Black Caps etc.. And while the Kiwis are regarded as the world’s preeminent rugby playing nation and are showing amazing form at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, they are so much more than just All Blacks and All Whites. Let R&S explain… Men’s National Rugby Team: The All Blacks The All Blacks are NZ’s most famous sporting export. For over 100 years, the All Blacks have been terrorizing other rugby playing nations with their distinct brand of ferocious and flowing rugby. They perform the intimidating Maori haka before every game and have some of the baddest ass black jerseys the sporting world has ever known. The team started wearing all black jerseys while on their first Northern Hemisphere tour in 1905 and have worn the menacing kit ever since. Since rugby is New Zealand’s national sport and the team has a long tradition of success, the All Blacks have become as synonymous with New Zealand as Lord of the Rings . Note: The national wheelchair rugby team is called the Wheel Blacks . Men’s National Soccer (Football) Team: The All Whites Relative soccer minnows, New Zealand qualified for the 2010 World Cup after a 28 year absence and have been the most impressive Oceanic team so far, earning two draws in their first two matches. The grand stage of a World Cup, along with some shocking success, has been huge exposure for the All Whites, who are looking to advance to the Round of 16 for the first time. Their All White nickname actually came about the last time they were in a World Cup, back in 1982. They wore an all white kit for their qualifying match against Taiwan and the obvious play on the All Blacks nickname was born. The nickname becomes hilarious when you consider the ethnic make-up of the All Blacks and All Whites . Note: The All Whites don’t do the haka before games, mostly because it’s not as intimidating when a bunch of skinny, white soccer players do it. Men’s National Basketball Team: The Tall Blacks In New Zealand, everybody wants to be media and marketing darlings like the All Blacks, so the national basketball team decided to get clever and put their own spin on the All Blacks moniker: The Tall Blacks. While not known for their basketball, New Zealand did finish 4th at the 2002 FIBA World Championships (where the Tall Blacks beat Russia, Puerto Rico and China) and they recently defeated Australia in Oceanic qualifying for the 2010 World Championships in Turkey. Note: The only New Zealander in the NBA is “The Kiwi Highlight Machine” Sean Marks . National Badminton Team: The Black Cocks By this point you have probably begun to understand the New Zealand sporting nomenclature. They love the All Blacks and any sort of variation on their famous nickname. So when New Zealand Badminton was struggling for a piece of the sporting limelight they decided to get provocative. Black Racquets? Too obvious. Black Birdies? Too cute. Black Cocks? Perfect. Seriously, they officially referred to their national badminton team as the Black Cocks! How amazing is that? The International Badminton Federation didn’t appreciate the name, especially when the condom sponsorships began rolling in, and now the team is only “unofficially” known as the Black Cocks. But it definitely lead to some excellent headlines while it lasted. Note: Get your very own Black Cocks t-shirt here . Other Great NZ Nicknames: The Ice Blacks (ice hockey), The Black Sticks (field hockey), The Black Ferns (women’s rugby), The Black Caps (cricket), The Iron Blacks (American football), The Black Sox (soft
What sport takes place at Belmont Park in the USA	Belmont Stakes 2016: Post positions, updated odds FacebookEmail Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Belmont Stakes 2016: Post positions, updated odds The 148th Belmont Stakes takes place on Saturday at Belmont Park as Preakness winner Exaggerator looks to win two legs of this year's Triple Crown. Post to Facebook Belmont Stakes 2016: Post positions, updated odds The 148th Belmont Stakes takes place on Saturday at Belmont Park as Preakness winner Exaggerator looks to win two legs of this year's Triple Crown. Check out this story on app.com: http://on.app.com/1Xbdkkh CancelSend A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation Belmont Stakes 2016: Post positions, updated odds Kevin Steimle , @kevsteimle Published 9:00 p.m. ET June 8, 2016 \| Updated 1:20 p.m. ET June 9, 2016 CLOSE Share Come out to the Jersey Shore Sports Awards on June 13th In this May 21, 2016, file photo, Exaggerator (5), with Kent Desormeaux up, moves past Nyquist, ridden by Mario Gutierrez, on the way to winning the 141st Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Exaggerator has been made the 9-5 favorite in a field of 13 for Saturday's $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (AP Photo/Garry Jones, File) (Photo: Garry Jones, AP) The 148th Belmont Stakes takes place on Saturday at Belmont Park as Preakness winner Exaggerator looks to win two legs of this year's Triple Crown. Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist will not race because of a health issue. The field also includes Kentucky Derby horses Destin, Suddenbreakingnews, Creator, Trojan Nation and Lani. Here are the odds and post positions for Saturday's race: Saturday at Belmont Park, Elmont, N.Y. Distance: 1 1/2 miles. TV: NBC. Online: NBCSports Extra. PP Horse Odds Jockey/Trainer 1. Governor Malibu 12-1 Rosario/Clement 2. Destin 6-1 Castellano/Pletcher 3. Cherry Wine 8-1 Lanerie/Romans 4. Suddenbreakingnews 10-1 Smith/Von Hemel 5. Stradivari 5-1 Velazquez/Pletcher 7. Seeking the Soul 30-1 Geroux/Stewart 8. Forever d'Oro 30-1 Ortiz/Stewart 9. Trojan Nation 30-1 Gryder/Gallagher 10. Lani 20-1 Take/Matsunaga 12. Brody's Cause 20-1 Saez/Romans 13. Creator 10-1 Ortiz Jr./Asmussen Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Jun 8, 2016; Elmont, NY, USA; Cherry Wine ridden by Faustino Aguilar trains on the main track in preparation for the 148th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports Anthony Gruppuso, Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sport Jun 8, 2016; Elmont, NY, USA; Cherry Wine ridden by Faustino Aguilar trains on the main track in preparation for the 148th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports Anthony Gruppuso, Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sport Jun 8, 2016; Elmont, NY, USA; Trojan Nation trains on the main track in preparation for the 148th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports Anthony Gruppuso, Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sport Jun 8, 2016; Elmont, NY, USA; A horse and rider train on the main track in preparation for the 148th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports Anthony Gruppuso, Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sport Jun 8, 2016; Elmont, NY, USA; Lani ridden by Eishu Maruuchi trains on the main track in preparation for the 148th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports Anthony Gruppuso, Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sport Jun 8, 2016; Elmont, NY, USA; Lani ridden by Eishu Maruuchi trains on the main track in preparation for the 148th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports Anthony Gruppuso, Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sport Jun 8, 2016; Elmont, NY, USA; Suddenbreakingnews trains on the main track in preparation for the 148th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports Anthony Gruppuso, Anthony Grupp
Which class of racing yacht has the same name as a Shakespeare play	Cross Media / Names The Same - TV Tropes Steve is either the son of a CIA agent , a nerd whose only crush is his neighbor's daughter , the original host of Blue's Clues , a narcissistic slice of pizza with sunglasses , a blocky video game protagonist who builds things , Flint Lockwood's pet monkey , or a hot-blooded teenager who teams up with Claire Redfield . Though the blocky video game protagonist's name is Steve ? (Yes, his name is meant to be spelt with a question mark) Arnold's grandpa name is Phil. Like the Dunphys' dad . Well, they're both very goofy, but the second is somewhat more hilarious. Kelso: Is he a candy manager in Recess , a cowboy in The Party , (with Peter Sellers in the main role), a bumbling idiot in That '70s Show , or a cynical chief in a hospital on Scrubs ? Zero . The entire list is on the page. And on the subject of Terra , said Proud Warrior Race ? They're called the Azatoth . Archie Andrews: British ventriloquist's dummy and radio star (yes, really) * Actually Edgar Bergen had pioneered radio ventriloquism many years earlier with his dummy Charlie McCarthy or US star of Archie Comics ? Another Archie Comics example. Alexandra Cabot is a long-running supporting character in Josie and the Pussycats ; she's Josie's wealthy rival and occasional ally. There is another Alexandra Cabot featured in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit , a no-nonsense Assistant District Attorney. Amon is a pale-faced guy in a black leather jacket who hunts super-powered people for a living, whether they're (mostly) malevolent witches or (mostly) innocent element-benders . There's also the one who tortures innocent Jews . In Devilman , there is also a Demon named Amon. Or perhaps a fallen Xel'Naga ? Or is he a birdman ? The Sinistral of Chaos , maybe? Bill Bailey is an English comedian who shares his name with a singer better known as W. Axl Rose . Neither of whom should be confused with Will Baily from The West Wing . Mike Grell's classic barbarian comic "The Warlord" features an issue where he's rescued by a group of college professors. Among them is Richard Belding, who shares a name with the educator who followed Screech around for the duration of the Saved by the Bell franchise. Let's not forget Travis Morgan's ally Shakira, who is of course not related to the Colombian singer . The Ballad Of Cable Hogue is a 1970 western film about a failed prospector who finds a water source in the Arizona desert, attempts to found a town around it, falls in love with a prostitute, and ultimately dies saving the life of a man who betrayed him years ago. Calexico also has a song, "Ballad of Cable Hogue" (off their 2000 album Hot Rail), about a successful prospector who is betrayed and killed by a Femme Fatale . John Cale (formerly of Velvet Underground ) also has a "Ballad of Cable Hogue" (though it was originally released under the title "Cable Hogue"); we're not sure what it's supposed to be about. Or Judd Nelson 's character's last name in The Breakfast Club . Also, there's a rock band called Bender. They appeared on the soundtrack to ATV Offroad Fury . Claire Bennet? Do you have a friend who happens to be an otaku and have time manipulation power ? Or is your friend ice cold and prone to dramatically yell your name ? Noah Bennet is the name of a character in this show or that show ; both have been on NBC. Does Bianca refer to the friend of Latias and Latios in Pokï¿½mon Heroes , the ditzy rival in Pokï¿½mon Black and White note This isn't present in Japanese, where the Bianca in the fifth movie is Kanon and the Bianca in BW is Bel/Belle), Nico's older sister from Percy Jackson and the Olympians , one of the eligible brides of the protagonist of Dragon Quest V , the Alpha Bitch from Beverly Hills Teens or RICKAAAY!'s wife in EastEnders ? What about Bianca from the Rescuers? Or Bianca, the hard-to-please rich girl from the Rune Factory series? Or Bianca, Varric's favorite custom crossbow in the Dragon Age series? Or the original Bianca, Katharina's younger sister in The Taming of the Shrew ? Or Bianca, the Italian lady who loves
Which novel introduced the bully Harry Flashman	George MacDonald Fraser \| Books \| The Guardian George MacDonald Fraser Thursday 3 January 2008 10.19 EST First published on Thursday 3 January 2008 10.19 EST Share on Messenger Close George Macdonald Fraser, who has died aged 82, was the creator of Harry Flashman, one of the bright gems of the English comic novel. Fraser was already 44, and a long-serving journalist, when he decided to leave his job as deputy editor of the then Glasgow Herald to write fiction. He had the happy idea of resurrecting Flashman, the cowardly bully of Tom Brown's Schooldays and seeing what happened to him after he had been expelled from Rugby school for drunkenness. The result was Flashman (1969), which saw the craven Flashy turned into a soldier, quaking with fear but still drinking and chasing women in the middle of the retreat from Kabul in the first Afghanistan war. The book was original and very funny and it also, most unusually for a comic novel, gave readers a telling picture of life in England and the empire between 1839 and 1842: there were four closely-packed pages of notes at the back of the novel which proved the historical accuracy of what seemed like mere exuberant farce. It is hard now, with Flashman recognised as an international comic classic, to believe that Fraser had difficulty getting the book published. Flashman was turned down a dozen times before Herbert Jenkins, the small independent house best known for publishing PG Wodehouse, brought it out. Fraser followed it the next year with Royal Flash. This was a double literary conceit, with Flashman, a character from one Victorian novel, getting involved in the plot of another, Anthony Hope's 1894 classic The Prisoner of Zenda. The idea was that Hope had used Flashman's adventures to invent the tale of Rudolf Rassendyll, the Englishman who was the double of the King of Ruritania. Flashy gives the reader the true story, involving Bismarck and the Schleswig-Holstein affair. The book also featured Lola Montez, the fabulous beauty of the age, and her lover Ludwig, the mad King of Bavaria. Ten pages of notes again told the casual reader that he was getting much true historical gen among the comic cuts. Bismarck and Schleswig-Holstein aside, Fraser's real interests were the British empire, the American civil war, and the wild west. The 12 books of the Flashman series feature many of the 19th century's major engagements: the slave trade in Flash for Freedom (1971), the Charge of the Light Brigade in Flashman at the Charge (1973), The Indian Mutiny in Flashman in the Great Game (1975), Custer's last stand in Flashman and the Redskins (1982), the Opium Wars in Flashman and the Dragon (1985), and the raid by the abolitionist John Brown on Harpers Ferry, Virginia, in Flashman and the Angel of the Lord (1994). In a late book of short stories, Flashman and the Tiger (1999), Flashman, up against Bismarck again, averts a European war in 'The Road to Charing Cross', is involved in a celebrated royal scandal concerning Edward VII in 'The Subtleties of Baccarat', and, in the title story, 'Flashman and the Tiger', he is found at the battle of Rorke's Drift before encountering Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson. Other Flashman books were Flashman's Lady (1977), Flashman and the Mountain of Light (1990) and the very last one, Flashman on the March (2005), about the Abyssinia Campaign of 1868. In every novel the notes confirm that while Flash's sexual high jinks and great feats of cowardice are fictional they are played before a real historical background. Sometimes the real events are very hard to believe. Two women in particular - the "female Caligula", the black Queen Ranavalona of Madagascar in Flashman's Lady, and Jeendan, the nymphonmaniac Maharini who dressed as a dancing girl and ruled the Sikhs in their war against British India in 1845-46 - seem the work of a fevered imagination, but they turn out to be quite real historical figures. Fraser had no qualifications as a historian. He was born in Carlisle, the son of a doctor. He went to Carlisle grammar school and Glasgow Academy. He joined the
Where did Philippe Cozette and Graham Fagg meet on December the first 1990	December 1, 1990: Channel Tunnel breakthrough as British and French make undersea rendezvous - BT December 1, 1990: Channel Tunnel breakthrough as British and French make undersea rendezvous Britain and mainland Europe were connected for the first time since the Ice Age when workers from France and the UK broke through the final few metres of rock. Share this Print this story On December 1, 1990, construction workers from Britain and France drilled though the final section of rock between them to join the two halves of the Channel Tunnel and meet under the English Channel. Drilling into the final half-metre of wall began at 11am, and before long French worker Philippe Cozette and Briton Graham Fagg were able to shake hands and exchange their nations' flags through the gap. After the breakthrough, a French party drove through the tunnel to Folkestone, Kent to have their passports stamped, while a British group walked to Calais to do the same. The meeting of the tunnel halves – a feat of engineering that took over two years to complete – meant that Britain was directly connected to Europe for the first time since the Ice Age. Around 13,000 workers had taken part in the digging, excavating 95 miles of tunnels at an average depth of 150 feet below sea level. Eight million cubic meters of soil were removed, at a rate of 2,400 tons per hour. The project would take another three and a half years to complete. The Channel Tunnel was officially opened on May 6, 1994, with the first passenger rail service taking place in November. Do you remember the breakthrough moment? Were you a Chunnel-sceptic? Let us know in the Comments section below. The Channel Tunnel - Did you know? The idea of an undersea tunnel between England and France was first publicly mooted in 1802, by French mining engineer Albert Mathieu. In 1881, the Anglo-French Submarine Railway Company began exploratory work into creating a tunnel from either side of the Channel. The project was halted after both sides had dug pilot tunnels of over 1500 metres. Agreement was finally reached to create the tunnel by the Treaty of Canterbury, signed by then-British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and French President François Mitterrand in February 1986. Construction began in 1988. At 23.5 miles, the Channel Tunnel has the longest underwater section of tunnel in the world. Estimates of the total cost of the Tunnel’s construction vary from £4bn-£12bn. Even at the lowest estimate, costs exceeded the original budget by some 80%. In spite of initial difficulties – operator Eurotunnel recorded a loss of £925 million in 1995 – the Tunnel began to show a profit for the first time in 1999. It is estimated that 20 million passengers crossed the Channel using the Tunnel in 2013. There have been three fires in the Tunnel since 1996, all occurring on the Heavy Goods Vehicle shuttle. In 2009 no fewer than five London-bound Eurostar trains broke down inside it, trapping 2,000 passengers, some for over 16 hours. This resulted in the first-ever evacuation of passengers from inside the Tunnel. Share this
What is the nationality of Chelsy Davy, former girlfriend of Prince Harry	Prince Harry's Ex Chelsy Davy Opens up About Relationship MOD/Splash News Online Prince Harry ‘s former flame Chelsy Davy is opening up about her longtime relationship with the royal. Zimbabwe-born Davy, who recently launched her own jewelry line , called the constant attention she received while dating the prince, “scary.” “It was so full-on: crazy and scary and uncomfortable. I found it very difficult when it was bad. I couldn’t cope,” she told The Times . • Want to keep up with the latest royals coverage? Click here to subscribe to the Royals Newsletter. Describing herself as “just a normal kid,” she says it was “tough” to handle the scrutiny. “I was trying to be a normal kid and it was horrible,” said Davy, who met Harry in 2004. Shaun Botterill/Getty The pair, who dated on-and-off for about seven years, bonded in Africa (after meeting on his gap year between Eton College and the Army) and toured the continent many times together. They were wary of the intrusiveness of the media during their relationship, and when they broke up in 2010, Davy admits she retreated to her native Zimbabwe to handle the breakup away from the spotlight. “It was nuts,” she said. “That’s also why I wanted to go back to Africa. Now it’s calm, it’s fine.” What’s Next for Prince Harry? Davy remains part of Harry’s inner social circle and she frequently attends parties alongside other royal family members, including Princess Eugenie . Six years after their split, Davy says the pair will always remain close.
What is the sun likely to end up as after the red giant phase	Red Giant Stars: Facts, Definition & the Future of the Sun Red Giant Stars: Facts, Definition & the Future of the Sun By Nola Taylor Redd, Space.com Contributor \| August 21, 2013 06:00pm ET MORE Expanding red giant stars will swallow too-close planets. In the solar system, the sun will engulf Mercury and Venus, and may devour Earth, as well. Credit: James Gitlin/STScI AVL A red giant star is a dying star in the last stages of stellar evolution. In only a few billion years, our own sun will turn into a red giant star, expand and engulf the inner planets, possibly even Earth. What does the future hold for the light of our solar system and others like it? Forming a giant Most of the stars in the universe are main sequence stars — those converting hydrogen into helium via nuclear fusion . A main sequence star may have a mass between a third to eight times that of the sun and eventually burn through the hydrogen in its core. Over its life, the outward pressure of fusion has balanced against the inward pressure of gravity. Once the fusion stops, gravity takes the lead and compresses the star smaller and tighter. Temperatures increase with the contraction, eventually reaching levels where helium is able to fuse into carbon. Depending on the mass of the star, the helium burning might be gradual or might begin with an explosive flash. The energy produced by the helium fusion causes the star to expand outward to many times its original size. Red giant stars reach sizes of 100 million to 1 billion kilometers in diameter (62 million to 621 million miles), 100 to 1,000 times the size of the sun today. Because the energy is spread across a larger area, surface temperatures are actually cooler, reaching only 2,200 to 3,200 degrees Celsius (4,000 to 5,800 degrees Fahrenheit), a little over half as hot as the sun. This temperature change causes stars to shine in the redder part of the spectrum, leading to the name red giant, though they are often more orangish in appearance. This picture of the dramatic nebula around the bright red supergiant star Betelgeuse was created from images taken with the VISIR infrared camera on ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT). This structure, resembling flames emanating from the star, forms because the behemoth is shedding its material into space. Credit: ESO/P. Kervella Stars spend approximately a few thousand to 1 billion years as a red giant. Eventually, the helium in the core runs out and fusion stops. The star shrinks again until a new helium shell reaches the core. When the helium ignites, the outer layers of the star are blown off in huge clouds of gas and dust known as planetary nebulae . The core continues to collapse in on itself. Smaller stars such as the sun end their lives as compact white dwarfs. The material of larger, more massive stars fall inward until the star eventually becomes a supernova , blowing off gas and dust in a dramatic fiery death. [ Amazing Photos of Supernova Explosions ] Though they look serene and silent from our vantage on Earth, stars are actually roiling balls of violent plasma. Test your stellar smarts with this quiz.
What name is given to the horizontal bar of a window	Glossary of window terminology and architecture Secondary Glazing Traditional Leaded Lights Antique Glass - Generally refers to the process of flat glass production using the traditional mouth-blown method. The sheets produced are of modest size but are large enough for most restoration works. Art Deco - a decorative and architectural style of the period 1925-1940, characterized by geometric designs and bold colours. Crittall Windows are strongly linked with this & modernist styles. Came - Thin strips of lead, in an H-section used to hold small pieces of glass (historically called “quarrels”) usually diamond or square shaped. Casement Window - Generic name for a window that has openers which are hung on hinges, at the side - usually metal or timber frames. Cathedral or Rolled Glass - “Cathedral” is a rolled glass and started to be commercially available in 1830’s. Produced by pouring molten glass onto a metal or graphite table and immediately rolling it into a sheet using a large metal cylinder. The rolling can be done by hand or machine and can produce a very wide variety of colors and surface textures including hammered, rippled, seedy, and marine textures. Crown Glass - Crown glass was an early type of window glass and relatively primitive. It was formed by twirling a sphere of molten glass into a disc. At the centre of the crown glass, a thick remnant of the original blown glass would remain, hence the name "bullseye." First made in 1674, and until 1830’s. Float Glass - A modern & standard technique since 1959, molten glass is poured onto molten tin to create an even, smooth and uniform finish. Glazing Bars (also called Georgian Bars or Astragal) - Originally glazing bars of both sash and casement windows were abundant and thick. On the inside they were moulded to refract light and reduce glare. On the outside they were rebated to hold a glass pane, and generally glazed with putty as it is to this day (with traditional wooden or metal frames). Horns - Small spurs of timber that project on a Sash Window - hanging down from the top sash and up from the bottom sash). Horns were introduced in the 19th Century to strengthen the joints. Leaded Light - Leadlights or leaded lights are windows that are made of small sections of glass supported in lead cames, being held by the soldering of the lead joints and leaded light cement. Muff, Cylinder or Broad Glass - Preceded Crown glass and was made by blowing a cylinder of molten glass, which was then cut along its side and flattened in a furnace, leading to seeds and bubbles. Mullion - Vertical bar or pier made of masonry or timber that separate opening casements and/or “fixed” lights to cater for larger windows. Quarrel/Quarry - A small pane of glass, usually diamond or square and which are used to construct a traditional “leaded light” panel. Rebate - A rectangular recess along the edge of a timber [frame] designed to receive a shutter, door or window. Saddle Bars - Also known as “Tie Bars” they are horizontal bars, traditionally made of Iron set into a window frame and to which the leaded light panel is tied - usually with Copper wire or sometimes lead. Sash - In the first sash windows produced the top sash was fixed and the bottom sash slid upwards in a groove, held open in position by means of pegs or metal catches. In the late 17th Century a variant was introduced as we are familiar with today - the ‘double hung’ sliding sash window, with both upper and lower sashes hung on cords and counter-balanced by hidden weights. Stained Glass - Traditionally this is glass that has had a stain applied to the surface and permanently fused with the glass by firing in a kiln. Panels constructed in the same way as traditional leaded lights. Stanchion - An architectural term applied to upright iron bars in windows that pass through the saddle bars or horizontal irons to steady the leadlight. Stay - A horizontal length of metal bar affixed to an o
What was the Roman coin that was worth a quarter of a denarius	Below is a brief description of the most common denominations issued in the Ancient Roman Empire. As Initially, the As was cast in bronze. Later, with reduction in weight, it was small enough to be struck with coin dies. With Augustus' coinage reforms in 23 B.C., this coin was struck in copper and showed the emperor with a bare or laureated head. By the rule of Valerian and his son Gallienus in the middle of the 3rd century, the As was infrequently struck. Dupondius Worth two Asses; literally means "two-pounder," but even during the Roman Republic it didn't weigh 2 pounds. Though this brass coin was more yellow in color, it was still easily confused with the As. Under Nero, the emperor, it began to show an emperor with a radiate crown. Sestertius Originally a small silver coin issued around 211 B.C., the Sestertius was worth 2½ Asses. Under Augustus it became a large "golden" orichalcum (brass) coin, worth 4 Asses. Its large size allowed emperors to commemorate victories, triumphs or virtues as rulers. By the 3rd century A.D., the Sestertius had become a smaller bronze coin, and after Gallienus' reign (A.D. 253-268), it was no longer minted. Follis Emperor Diocletian first minted the Follis, a bronze coin with a minute amount of silver (usually a wash), around A.D. 294. Because of the chaotic state of the empire, it rapidly underwent changes, decreasing in size and weight. Reduced Follis Through time, economic changes forced a reduction in size and weight of the bronze Follis. It was gradually reduced under Constantine, and eventually replaced after the end of the Constantinian Era. Denarius This standard silver coin of the Roman Empire depicted an emperor wearing a laurel wreath. First issued around 211 B.C., it started with 5% alloy, and over the years the alloy was increased, until by the reign of Septimius Severus it reached 50%. The Denarius disappeared from circulation around the time of Gordian III (A.D. 238-244). Antoninianus Caracalla first minted the Antoninianus around A.D. 211. It is named for him: M. Aurelius Antoninus "Caracalla." This silver coin shows the emperor wearing a radiate crown as opposed to the laurel wreath of the Denarius. Starting with 40% silver, this coin was gradually debased to a silver wash. Finally, it was abolished during the reign of Constantine the Great (A.D. 307-337). Siliqua A small silver coin first issued by Diocletian, originally called the Argenteus. Later reintroduced as a Siliqua under Constantine the Great, this coin weighed 1/96th of a Roman pound, but its exact place in the monetary system and its value are not known. Aureus Standard gold coin of the Roman Empire. First issued regularly under Julius Caesar around 46 B.C. Although it was reduced in weight, through time, the gold content remained consistently high. The Aureus circulated until A.D. 309 when Constantine the Great replaced it. Solidus Gold coin minted by Constantine the Great, replacing and weighing less than the Aureus. This coin, later struck by the Byzantines, endured for seven centuries as a circulating gold coin used for commerce in Europe. Learn About Coins
Who led the Iceni against the Romans	Boudicca: Warrior Queen of the Iceni Boudicca: Warrior Queen of the Iceni By Owen Jarus, Live Science Contributor \| May 31, 2013 05:43pm ET MORE Credit: Claudio Divizia Shutterstock Boudicca (also spelled Boudica or Boudicea) was the queen of the Iceni, a tribe based in modern day Norfolk, in eastern England. In A.D. 60, she led a revolt against the Romans that resulted in the destruction of two (possibly three) Roman settlements and almost drove the empire off the island. Much of what we know about her comes from two Roman writers, Publius Cornelius Tacitus (A.D. 56-117) and Cassius Dio (A.D. 150-235). The revolt began after the death of her husband, Prasutagus, around A.D. 60. Tacitus writes that the Romans seized Iceni property, flogged Boudicca and raped her two daughters. She then raised an army and led a rebellion against the Romans which, after initial success, was crushed at the Battle of Watling Street. For a society as patriarchal as imperial Rome, the fact that a woman had succeeded in killing so many Romans was disconcerting to say the least. “Two cities were sacked, eighty thousand of the Romans and of their allies perished, and the island was lost to Rome. Moreover, all this ruin was brought upon the Romans by a woman, a fact which in itself caused them the greatest shame,” wrote Dio (translation by Earnest Cary, through penelope.uchicago.edu ). The only physical description of Boudicca that survives comes from Dio. Although it may not be accurate, it leaves readers with the impression that Boudicca was a determined war leader. “In stature she was very tall, in appearance most terrifying, in the glance of her eye most fierce, and her voice was harsh; a great mass of the tawniest hair fell to her hips; around her neck was a large golden necklace; and she wore a tunic of divers colours over which a thick mantle was fastened with a brooch. This was her invariable attire ...” wrote Dio, who added that she clutched a spear when she spoke to her people. Dio (unlike Tacitus) doesn’t mention the flogging of Boudicca, or the rape of her daughters, and claims the uprising was over a Roman loan. The Romans and the Iceni The Roman Empire, under Emperor Claudius, launched a successful invasion of Britain in A.D. 43 with an army estimated to be around 40,000 men. Military campaigns had been launched by earlier Roman leaders against the Brits (one notably led by Julius Caesar) but this time the Romans were here to stay. [ Related: Hadrian's Wall: Northern Frontier of the Roman Empire ] Claudius’ force didn’t try and defeat every British tribe. Several leaders offered to make their kingdoms “client-states” of Rome. This basically meant that as long as their leaders lived, and did Rome’s bidding when asked, they could maintain some level of sovereignty within the Roman Empire. The Iceni were one of the tribes who agreed to this arrangement and they remained a client state of Rome up until the death of Prasutagus around A.D. 60. The Iceni, at the time of the Roman invasion, were a wealthy people (as evidenced by hoards of precious metals that have been found) whose leaders had been minting coins for nearly a century. Some of the earliest Iceni coins show an image of what Miranda Aldhouse-Green, a Cardiff University professor, calls a “snapping wolf,” a choice that may offer an insight into the psyche of these people. The “wolf is both a wild creature, a potential enemy to humans, and also lives and hunts in packs; it therefore may have acted as a symbol of independent solidarity,” she writes in her book, "Boudica Britannia: Rebel, War-Leader and Queen" (Pearson Education, 2006). She also notes that the Iceni people also kept making ceramics by hand, even though they had access to the potter’s wheel. Even before Boudicca, the Iceni’s client-state relationship with Rome was problematic. In A.D. 47, a short-lived unsuccessful revolt was launched by the Iceni against Rome. This rebellion may have led to the elevation of Prasutagus to the leadership of the tribe, perhaps being seen by the Romans as a leader who could keep the
Which major settlement was destroyed by the Romans in 146 BC	Roman History (753 B.C. - A.D. 476) Roman History (753 B.C. - A.D. 476) Rome, the City of the Seven Hills Halfway down the Italian peninsula, on the west coast, is a small river called the Tiber. The coastal plain south of the river was known as Latium in ancient times, after the people who lived therethe Latins. These people were shepherds and farmers. In the hill country to the west lived the Sabines, distant kinsmen of the Latins. They had moved into the peninsula from central Europe before 1000 BC and had vanquished the original inhabitants, a dark people. The people conquered by the Sabines had probably begun to move from Africa about 10,000 BC as the Sahara gradually turned to desert. On the left bank of the Tiber River rise seven low hills. At this point the river is shallow and easy to cross. Latin merchants built a village on one of the hillscalled the Palatinein order to trade with the wealthy Etruscans, who lived north of the river. Settlements were later built on the other hills also. The towns on the seven hills finally joined to make one city, Rome. The Kings of Early Rome (753 - 509 B.C.) The early Romans kept no written records. Their history is so mixed with fables and myths that histo- rians have difficulty distinguishing truth from fiction. There are only two existing works which give the continuous early history of Rome. Both of these works were written long after the events they tell of, and neither is complete. They are the histories of Livy and the 'Roman Antiquities' of Dionysius of Halicarnassus. These men used inaccurate literary works for their information about early Rome. The old legends say that Romulus founded the city in 753 BC when the settlements on the seven hills were united. This date is probably too late for the actual founding of the city. Romulus was a mythical person, but there is some evidence that the kings who are said to have followed him actually existed. Legend says that Numa Pompilius succeeded Romulus. He is described as a wise and pious ruler. One of his accomplishments is supposed to have been the adding of two months to the ten-month calendar. Under his successor, Tullus Hostilus, the Romans conquered Alba Longa, the religious center of the Latin people. There is a legend that Tullus was killed by lightning when he was "meddling" with the weather. During the reign of Ancus Martius, the next king, a number of troublesome Latin cities were conquered, and their inhabitants were brought to Rome. Ancus Martius is said to have built Rome's seaport Ostia at the mouth of the Tiber. The Etruscan Conquest Shortly before 600 BC Rome was conquered by several Etruscan princes from across the Tiber River. Dating from this period of time information about Roman history is slightly more reliable, though it is still mixed with myth and legend. Tarquinius Priscus, the first of the Etruscan kings, drained the city's marshes. He improved the Forum, which was the commercial and political center of the town. He also founded a temple to Jupiter and carried on many wars with neighboring people. Under Servius Tullius, the second Etruscan king, a treaty was made with the Latin cities which acknowledged Rome as the head of all Latium. Early historians said that Servius Tullius enlarged the city and built a wall around all seven hills. The last of the kings of Rome, Tarquinius Superbus (Tarquin the Proud), was a tyrant who opposed the people. He scorned religion. Tradition says, however, that he was persuaded to buy the famous Sibylline Books which thereafter served as a guide for Rome in times of trouble. Under the rule of the Etruscans Rome grew in importance and power. Great temples and impressive public works were constructed. The most notable of these public works is the huge sewer Cloaca Maxima, which is still in use. Trade prospered, and by the end of the 6th century BC. Rome had become the largest and richest city in Italy. The Latin Aristocracy Revolts (509 B.C.) In spite of Rome's progress and development, the old Latin aristocracy resented the Etruscan kings. A rebellion of the arist
When free school milk was given out what size were the bottles	Why is free milk for children such a hot topic? - BBC News BBC News Why is free milk for children such a hot topic? 20 November 2011 Close share panel Image caption Necessity or luxury? The government has ordered a review of the scheme offering free milk to under-fives - ministers say overcharging by middlemen means paying too much for the milk. Why is this issue so sensitive for politicians? Glass bottles with shiny silver tops - served warm in summer and frozen in the winter - drinking free milk at primary school is a vivid childhood memory for many people. It perhaps explains why Margaret Thatcher is still pilloried as a "milk snatcher" 40 years after she tried to end free milk for over-sevens. Last year, David Cameron moved quickly to oppose a suggestion by health minister Anne Milton that the scheme could be abandoned. The Nursery Milk scheme, which allows children in approved day care to receive 189ml or a third of a pint of milk free each day up until their fifth birthday, dates back to the Labour government of 1946. The idea was to give children an extra nutritional boost at a time when food was in short supply and rationed. But on becoming prime minister in 1970, Edward Heath asked all of his ministers to find budget cuts in their departments, as David Cameron did last year. Angry protests Mrs Thatcher, the then education minister, was asked to find savings of £9m, some £90m in today's money. In 1971, free milk for primary school children cost £14m a year - twice as much as was being spent on school books. Her biographer, John Campbell, said she took the view it was more important to spend money on buildings and books. She thought things like free school meals and milk were for social services and nothing to do with education. It was the meanest, most unworthy bill I had seen Edward Short, Former Labour education minister As she explained in 1971: "Many, many mothers can provide their children with milk or give them a certain amount to take to school, say 10p a week to buy their milk. What they cannot do is to see that their children are taught in the proper buildings. "Many children are but many are sent to school in very bad conditions - I think it is our first job to get those right." In 1968, Labour had cut milk for secondary pupils, so she thought the move was an extension of that, which had been fairly uncontroversial. But Labour MPs launched an assault on the proposal and the Sun, then a largely Labour-supporting newspaper, joined in, calling her the most unpopular woman in the country. She faced angry protests and could only visit schools with a police escort. Speaking in parliament at the time, one Labour MP, Willie Hamilton, said she was acting like Mrs Scrooge with a painted face while Gerald Kauffman said she was literally taking food out of the mouths of children. Plenty of food Labour's education spokesman Edward Short reminisced: "I said I had been in Parliament for 20 years and it was the meanest, most unworthy bill I had seen in that time. To withdraw milk from primary school children, how mean can you get?" In parliament, he said as a schoolteacher on Tyneside in 1931 he had seen children die because they were malnourished. But her proposals were implemented and the scheme was further curtailed to the under-fives while she was prime minister in 1980. In 2010, the issue was back in the spotlight when health minister Anne Milton suggested in a leaked letter to Scottish Public Health Minister Shona Robison that the government was planning to end the scheme by April 2011. She admitted ending the scheme was "highly controversial" but said the programme had "become increasingly outdated" and its cost had almost doubled in the last five years - with the cost in England at nearly £50m and rising to £59m in 2011-12. It was an idea Downing Street said Mr Cameron "did not like". The School Milk Campaign says with one child in three in Britain going to school without breakfast, a glass of milk in the morning can provide a much-needed boost. The government agrees, rejecting suggestions the scheme could be s
If you ordered jambon from a French restaurant menu what would you be served with	10 Common Ordering Mistakes People Make in Paris Restaurants - David Lebovitz 10 Common Ordering Mistakes People Make in Paris Restaurants 222 comments - 01.21.2010 The other night I was sitting at Le Garde Robe , minding my own business, trying to get down a glass of natural wine. Being seven o’clock, naturally, in addition to being thirsty, I was starving, too. And the lack of food (and sulfides) must have started affecting my brain because I started thinking about how I often hear tales from visitors, such as when they told a Parisian waiter they didn’t eat meat and shortly afterward, were presented with a plate of lamb. Or they ordered a salad, that was supposed to come with the sandwich, and was actually just a single leaf of lettuce. Hoo-boy, and yes, I’ve made a few gaffes of my own, too: I once ordered a glass of Lillet (pronounced le lait, which isn’t well-known around Paris) and the perplexed café waiter brought me out a long, slender glass of le lait (milk), presented with great panache, on a silver dish with a nice doily. Of course, everyone was staring at the grown man who ordered a tall glass of milk. And I don’t think it was because of the starched doily. Anyhow, I was scanning the chalkboard at Le Garde Robe, looking at the various charcuterie and cheese on offer, and noticed filet mignon, and thought, “A steak is a funny thing for a wine bar to serve, especially one that doesn’t serve hot food.” Until I remembered what it is in French. And if everyone wasn’t already staring at the idiot at the wine bar, nursing a stemmed glass of milk, I would’ve kicked myself for thinking that’s a big, juicy steak. Which it’s not, in France. 1. Mixing Up the Mignons Mignon in French means “cute”. And to my pork-loving friends and readers, that can only mean one thing: pigs. French people think cows are attractive. So much so, that they’ve even issued stamps with various cow breeds depicted on them. But in this case, a filet mignon is pork tenderloin, not the lean, thick-cut steak that you might be used to. Which doesn’t explain why Le Garde Robe, which doesn’t have a kitchen, had filet mignon on the menu. Which means I have to go back to the wine bar. Oh well…all in the name of research. Of course. 2. Don’t Order an Apéritif in a Restaurant Apparently, no one orders a kir anymore. (Update: Or maybe so? ) A refreshing drink made with aligoté white wine and a dapple of cassis, before I found out I’m not supposed to drink them anymore (the memo must’ve blown off my porch, or something..) a kir makes a nice apéritif on a warm spring or summer evening—at a café. Because I was recently informed that they are no longer in fashion, I suppose it’d be best to cut them out entirely. (And yes, that means the sparkly kir royal, made with Champagne, too. Merde!) Which brings me to ordering an apéro in a restaurant, which is something you very rarely see in Paris. Most people go to a nearby café for one, perhaps to sit on the terrace, before heading to a restaurant. So when the waiter asks, “Vous desirez un apéritif?”, you don’t have to feel obligated and say, “Bien sûr!”, especially since a round of four will set you back at least €25 ($36 at today’s exchange rate), and a round of kir royals is likely to set you back a whole lot more than that. And there’s likely a fairly good bottle of wine you could get for the same price. Like Sancerre. Sancerre rocks, and if I could only drink one wine for the rest of my life, it would be Sancerre. 3. Drink in only the sights on the Champs-Elysées It boggles my mind when people come to Paris, and have a soda at a café on the Champs-Elysées, then go wild when they get the check. Image going to the most expensive hotel in New York City or Los Angeles and ordering a Coke. You’re standing on some of the most expensive real estate in the world on that street and you’re going to pay for that privilege if you choose to park your backside in one of those chairs. If you want to sit there and enjoy the view, fine, order that €8 Coke, and suck it up. (Watch your belongings!) But I advise skipping a drink on
Which soft drink is made from grapes blackcurrants and raspberries	Five Great British Soft Drinks That Americans Should Try \| Anglophenia \| BBC America Five Great British Soft Drinks That Americans Should Try A selection of British sodas Copy the link below By Fraser McAlpine \| 3 years ago A selection of British sodas I know, you can’t imagine there could even be five flavors of soda that are not currently available on the shelves of every American store. And yet there are, and some of them are massively popular too. See how many you can find in your town. Let’s start with the elephant in the room. Or, more appropriately, the lfnt in the rm. Irn Bru Irn Bru is the single biggest selling soft drink in Scotland. It outsells Coke, it outsells Pepsi, it outsells… everything. And yet it has a flavor that is quite hard to describe. It’s sort of acidic, metallic and tangy, and slightly unnatural, as if it comes from a big steel vat that has been left to corrode a bit. But, y’know, tasty. Its status as a hangover cure is legendary and entirely justified. Vimto This is an easier one, in that this is a drink that actually tastes as if it is made from fruit. Because it is. Like a good portion of the drinks on this list, Vimto originally began as a health cordial made from the juice of grapes, raspberries and blackcurrants, flavored with herbs, hence the vim. It’s now available as anything from fizzy pop to popsicles. Tizer Described brilliantly on the Tizer Wikipedia page as “red-colored soft drink,” Tizer is made by Barr, who also makes Irn Bru, and is similarly tough to describe as a taste sensation. It’s sort of cherry-ish, but with extra added… something. It also comes from a health drink of the early 20th century, with the power to aid digestion—Tizer the appetizer, according to the adverts—but now the only notable digestive benefit lies in its ability to make children belch. Lucozade Yet another healthy libation, this time made of glucose (and originally called glucozade), Lucozade used to be the kind of drink you’d only buy to take to a poorly friend. It even came in glass bottles wrapped in yellow cellophane, as if the contents were particularly medicinal. It has more recently been marketed as a drink for athletes, to keep their sugar and fluid levels up. And the yellow cellophane is no more. Not every innovation is progress. Ribena The soft drink equivalent of penicillin, Ribena was accidentally created while Dr. Vernon Charley was investigating processing techniques to create fruit syrups for milkshakes at the Long Ashton Agriculture and Horticulture Research Station in Bristol. Having managed to create a blackcurrant cordial with high levels of vitamin C instead, production was taken on by local manufacturers HW Carter in 1936. Fresh fruit being hard to come by during the war years thanks to a blockade by German U-boats, Ribena earned the encouragement of the British government, and its place in the nation’s kitchens. Of course, it’s available as a fizzy drink now and proudly wears its ability to prevent scurvy as a badge of pride. OK, it doesn’t actually SAY that on the packaging, but have you ever met a Brit with scurvy? Exactly. See more:
What is Romaine a variety of	Lettuce Varieties, Types of Lettuce, Varieties of Lettuce Lettuce Varieties and Types of Lettuce Lettuce is one of those plants that gardeners and plant breeders everywhere tinker with, so lettuce varieties seem to be endless. Salad-lovers of the world, rejoice! There are 7 main Types of lettuce, and dozens of varieties within each type, so I’ll just describe each type, and mention a few favorite varieties. See Growing Lettuce for information on how to grow lettuce. All seeds featured on this site are non-GMO. Organic seeds are, by definition, non-GMO. Most varieties featured here are organic, but some varieties are only available as non-organic seed. Don't let this prevent you from trying a variety that looks interesting. NOP (National Organic Program) guidelines allow the use of non-organic (but not GMO) seeds when organic seeds for that variety are not available. The way the plants are grown (without chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides) is the primary determinant of whether they're grown organically. Links to buy seeds go to seed companies that offer that variety. We are affiliates of Seeds Now and Burpee Seeds. We receive a commission on seed orders you place to these companies (the commission comes from the company, so you pay the same whether you click on our link or order directly from the company). Commissions help pay for maintaining and updating this web site. Links to other seed companies are provided as a service, we receive no commission from them. Links open in new windows. Batavian \| Heading \| Chinese \| Growing Lettuce Looseleaf Lettuces Looseleaf Lettuces are colorful, easy, and fast-growing lettuce varieties. The plants form open heads that allow you to harvest a few leaves at a time, or whole plants as needed. Looseleaf lettuces go from seed to baby salads in 5 weeks, seed to salad in 7. Cut them off 1” above the ground with a pair of scissors, and looseleaf lettuce varieties will resprout in a couple weeks to give you a second cutting. See cut- and- come-again harvesting for more information. Red and Green Oakleaf Lettuce — 'Breen', a Baby Red Romaine Lettuce Variety © Steve Masley (Click IMAGE to Enlarge) Cos (Romaine) Lettuces form open, upright heads of deeply colored leaves. The leaves have stronger flavor than looseleaf varieties, and crunchy midribs Romaine lettuce is essential for the classic Caesar salad. As long as they get enough water, romaine lettuces can withstand some summer heat. 'Breen' (55 days) is a red "baby" romaine that grows 6-8" high, and is great for salad tables and window boxes. Buy 'Breen' Seeds (Johnny's Seeds) ‘Jericho’ (57 days) has beautiful, deep-green leaves, and stays sweet even in hot summer weather. Resistant to tip burn and lettuce mosaic virus. Buy 'Jericho' Seeds (Johnny's Seeds) ‘Flashy Trout Back’ (55 days) is an Austrian heirloom romaine, also known as ‘Forellenschluss’ romaine. It has striking green leaves shot with red patches (similar to ‘Speckles’ butterhead above) and is very tender for a romaine. Beautiful and delicious in any salad. Moderate bolt resistance.
Who took Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini to number one in 1990	Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini by Brian Hyland Songfacts Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini by Brian Hyland Songfacts Songfacts This song about a bashful girl in a tiny bikini was written by Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss. Vance was inspired after watching his 2-year-old daughter Paula at the beach in her new bikini. Brian Hyland was a 16-year-old High school sophomore at the time of this recording. In 1000 UK #1 Hits by Jon Kutner and Spencer Leigh, Brian Hyland says: "Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss had shown this song to a lot of singers but no one wanted to do it. Kapp (the owner of Brian's record label) thought it was right for me and got really excited about it. It was a number one in America which meant that I could stop riding on the subway and buy some Martin guitars." In 1990 the UK children's entertainer Timmy Mallet recorded a cover version taking it to the top of the UK charts. His version was produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber and it was released under the name of Bombalurina (the name of one of the characters in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats). This song was used in two prominent ad campaigns: more recently by Yoplait in a series of commercials showing a woman trying to lose weight in order to fit into her "Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini," and back in the late-'80s/early-'90s by Van De Kamp's for their line of canned beenie-weenies, but with slightly altered lyrics sung by a group of kids. >> Suggestion credit: Patrick - Tallapoosa, GA For most of his adult life, a man named Paul Van Valkenburgh claimed that he wrote this under the name Paul Vance, and that he sold the rights to it when he was young. Even his wife, who he was married to for 40 years, believed him. When Valkenburgh died in 2006, his obituary reported that he wrote the song, and relatives of the real Paul Vance received condolences, only to find out that Vance was very much alive and had the royalty checks to prove that he really did write the song. According to Vance, he has no ill feelings toward Valkenburgh, and claims that the song has made him several million dollars. This was used in the movies Sister Act 2 and Revenge Of The Nerds 2. When this took off in 1960, several other versions of the song popped up. The German banjo act Jan & Kjeld recorded it as "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Honolulu Strand-Bikini," as did Laurie London. Homer & Jethro did a hillbilly version produced by Chet Atkins, the French artists Dalida and Johnny Hallyday each did it as "Itsi Bitsi Petit Bikini," and Jeri Lynn Foster recorded an answer song called "Poor Begonia Caught Pneumonia."
In which musical does the song The Worst Pies In London appear	From 'Sweeney Todd' musical - The Worst Pies In London \| Your browser does not support the audio tag. Without Backing Vocals The Worst Pies In London - From 'Sweeney Todd' musical Your browser does not support the audio tag. Without Backing Vocals
Who wrote 'The Times They Are A Changin'	The Times They Are A-Changin' - Bob Dylan \| Song Info \| AllMusic The Times They Are A-Changin' google+ Song Review by William Ruhlmann Bob Dylan's "The Times They Are A-Changin'" is one of his great early-'60s anthems, a worthy successor to "Blowin' in the Wind." The 22-year-old singer/songwriter wrote the song probably in September 1963. He later said he was consciously trying to write a big song, and that comes across clearly. The simple tune, played in waltz time, supports five verses that contain a clarion call to recognize and accept change in a general sense. The opening line, "Come gather 'round people," evokes old folk ballads, but the singer has a cautionary tale in mind, not a soothing story. Using biblical references, starting with the flood and including the Sermon on the Mount, he tells various groups -- writers and critics, senators and congressmen, mothers and fathers -- that change of an uncertain, threatening nature is coming. He offers little advice to cope with this change, suggesting only that mothers and fathers, whose "old road is rapidly agin'," either lend a hand or get out of the way and that, as the flood waters rise, "you better start swimmin'." Like "Blowin' in the Wind," which Dylan had written more than a year earlier, "The Times They Are A-Changin'" spoke philosophically and in general terms, but was easily interpretable in the context of its period of composition as a referring primarily to the civil rights struggle. Yet it also looked beyond that specific movement to more general currents of change already stirring in the country, especially the generational conflict addressed in the fourth verse, an aspect of the song that would make it increasingly meaningful as the 1960s went on. Dylan first recorded "The Times They Are A-Changin'" as a publishing demo, accompanying himself on piano. This rendition, commercially released in 1991 on The Bootleg Series, Vols. 1-3 [Rare & Unreleased] 1961-1991, contains several minor lyric variations from the more familiar versions, including the substitution of "breath" for "time" in the line "If your time to you is worth savin'" in the first verse. The best-known version of the song was recorded by Dylan with an acoustic guitar on October 24, 1963, in sessions for his third album. In recognition of the song's importance, that album was titled The Times They Are A-Changin' when it was released on January 13, 1964. It was perhaps Dylan's most politically oriented LP, also including such overt statements of social conscience as "Ballad of Hollis Brown," "With God on Our Side," "Only a Pawn in Their Game," and "The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll." By being the title and leadoff track, "The Times They Are A-Changin'" served to raise the curtain and set the theme of this serious, disturbing work. Similarly, Dylan began using the song to open his concerts. The Times They Are A-Changin' became Bob Dylan's first album to peak in the Top 20 of the LP bestseller charts, but its austere character prevented it from becoming a big hit; though it eventually went gold, it actually sold less well than its predecessor, The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan. But the title song earned immediate notice. Like Dylan, Peter, Paul and Mary began opening their concerts with it, and they used it as the leadoff track on Peter, Paul and Mary in Concert, which reached the Top Five in September 1964. Their version was released as a single in the U.K., where it charted briefly. (They are also the first to alter the title, replacing the hyphen between "A" and "Changin'" with an apostrophe; many other variations would follow.) Before this, the Dylan LP The Times They Are A-Changin' had charted in the U.K., eventually reaching the Top Five. In anticipation of the singer's spring 1965 tour of England, the Dylan recording was released as a single, and it reached the British Top Ten. Dylan dropped "The Times They Are A-Changin'" from his set lists after his 1965 U.K. tour as he moved to rock accompaniment, but as the '60s went on, the song began to seem a prescient foreca
Which 1981 Duran Duran music video was banned by the BBC	Duran Duran \| Raunchy Duran Duran Video Banned \| Contactmusic.com Raunchy Duran Duran Video Banned Raunchy Duran Duran Video Banned Duran Duran 's 'Girl Panic' video - featuring some of the world's most famous supermodels - has been banned by MTV and VH1 because it is too raunchy. Duran Duran 's 'Girl Panic' video has been banned for being too raunchy. The nine-minute film - which features supermodels Naomi Campbell , Cindy Crawford , Eva Herzigova , Helena Christensen and Yasmin Le Bon posing as the band - will not be aired by networks MTV and VH1 as it has been deemed too sexual and having "blatant product placement". A source said: "MTV are simply overreacting to this video, it's not like this is anything new in pop videos, which have always been controversial. Compared to some pop videos this is all rather tame. "The video was also banned for its blatant product placement, yet this is how videos are made today. "Four million viewers on YouTube have already seen the video anyway, it's a bit of light hearted fun, titillation and escapism." The controversy comes 30 years after the band's 'Girls On Film' music video - featuring topless girls mud wrestling - was also banned by MTV. The insider added: "It's ironic that some thirty years later MTV have decided to ban 'Girl Panic' after 'Girls On Film' was also subject to the same controversy and censorship in 1981." MTV are now demanding director Jonas Akerlund re-edit the 'Girl Panic' video before it will agree to screen it. The source added: "The band had an amazing time filming the video and certainly don't take themselves too seriously, playing cameo roles as waiters, bell hops, chauffeurs and paparazzi. The video reflects a supposed day-in-the-life-of Expose , that has every ounce of trademark Duran Duran tongue in cheek humour and glamour." The full nine-minute uncensored version of 'Girl Panic' can be seen on Vevo or YouTube. Contactmusic
Which rapper's real name is Louise Harman	Lady Sov: Rap Pixie With Puck Music Lady Sov: Rap Pixie With Puck Lady Sovereign's "Love Me or Hate Me" attitude was on display at the 9:30 club Saturday. (By Rich Lipski -- The Washington Post) TOOLBOX By J. Freedom du Lac Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, October 30, 2006 This is the next big thing in American popular music? This outrageously peckish 5-foot-1 white-girl rapper with an oft-impenetrable British accent and an apparent tendency to forget her streetwise if silly lyrics -- a problem that the artist, 20-year-old Lady Sovereign, blamed on all the beer she was swilling Saturday night at the 9:30 club? You betcha. So, too, does Jay-Z, the iconic rapper and Def Jam Records president, who's banking on Lady Sovereign to become a stateside pop star. Def Jam will release Lady Sov's compelling full-length debut, "Public Warning," tomorrow, and the expectation is that the album will be a hit here. As interesting as she may be on CD and MP3, Lady Sovereign is even more captivating onstage. That's not necessarily because of her performance skills, which need sharpening (less "blah-blah-blah"-ing through the lyrics, please, and try for better diction, too), but because of her caustic wit and unpredictable persona, which are at extreme odds with her appearance. Petite and ponytailed, Lady Sov looks not unlike a 12-year-old girl. But Saturday, performing for the first time in the District, she introduced one song ("The Broom") by saying, "It's about some [expletive] I hit over the head because she was being rude," and another ("9 to 5") by noting that she'd written it "a long time ago, but it still makes sense because I'm still a lazy bastard." The self-described "biggest midget in the game" also spotted a man in a full-body banana suit in the well-below-capacity crowd and ordered him to roll (yes, roll) onto the stage. She drop-kicked the strange fruit, verbally abused him, threw a bottle of water at him, then shoved him off the stage. Acting most unladylike, she also led the crowd in a hideous call-and-response belching exercise, discussed her private parts in moderate detail, and shattered an empty beer bottle against a wall by way of demanding another drink. No wonder Lady Sov has been dubbed "Feminem" by the pop press. It's a perfect sobriquet, given her verbal dexterity, self-deprecating irreverence, penchant for antagonizing audiences, and undeniable whiteness. (Before performing "Hoodie," a funky slice of social commentary about street fashion, she sneered and said: "I can't dance to my music. It's pathetic, but I'm white.") Lady Sov's breakthrough U.S. hit, "Love Me or Hate Me," even sounds like something out of Eminem's playbook with its clever, clownish wordplay, singsongy chorus and devil-may-care attitude as she thanks those who love her and more or less extends a middle finger to those who don't. Of course, she's doing much less bird-flipping these days: The uproarious video for "Love Me or Hate Me" reached No. 1 on MTV's "Total Request Live," an early indicator that Lady Sov (real name: Louise Harman) very well could succeed where her Brit-rap predecessors such as the Streets and Dizzee Rascal have failed -- which is to say, in America. But she might have to do so without getting much love from hard-core Southern hip-hop fans. Performing the song "Random" on Saturday, Lady Sov mocked the dominant American rap idiom and even alluded to the likes of Chingy and J-Kwon. As it turns out, though, Lady Sov seems to have more in common with Southern rap than she realizes. "Random" was actually the hopped-up highlight of the hour-long show, a club banger with a chant-along refrain that was delivered with the explosive, frenetic energy that's a hallmark of crunk. Then again, crunk doesn't incorporate London street slang a la this "Random" couplet: "J-Lo's got a batty / Well, you can't see mine cuz I wear my trousers baggy." Nor do Lil Jon and his ilk tend to employ the sorts of electro-rock accents favored by Lady Sov and her counterparts from the Brit-rap "grime" scene. Backed by a three-piece "band" (deejay,
Lewis Carroll the author of the Alice stories was an Oxford don, what was his subject	Lewis Carroll \| British author \| Britannica.com British author Alternative Title: Charles Lutwidge Dodgson Lewis Carroll Walter de la Mare Lewis Carroll, pseudonym of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (born Jan. 27, 1832, Daresbury, Cheshire , Eng.—died Jan. 14, 1898, Guildford , Surrey), English logician, mathematician, photographer, and novelist, especially remembered for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and its sequel, Through the Looking-Glass (1871). His poem The Hunting of the Snark (1876) is nonsense literature of the highest order. Lewis Carroll, 1863. Oscar Gustav Rejlander—Hulton Archive/Getty Images Dodgson was the eldest son and third child in a family of seven girls and four boys born to Frances Jane Lutwidge, the wife of the Rev. Charles Dodgson. He was born in the old parsonage at Daresbury. His father was perpetual curate there from 1827 until 1843, when he became rector of Croft in Yorkshire—a post he held for the rest of his life (though later he became also archdeacon of Richmond and a canon of Ripon cathedral). The Dodgson children, living as they did in an isolated country village, had few friends outside the family but, like many other families in similar circumstances, found little difficulty in entertaining themselves. Charles from the first showed a great aptitude for inventing games to amuse them. With the move to Croft when he was 12 came the beginning of the “Rectory Magazines,” manuscript compilations to which all the family were supposed to contribute. In fact, Charles wrote nearly all of those that survive, beginning with Useful and Instructive Poetry (1845; published 1954) and following with The Rectory Magazine (c. 1850, mostly unpublished), The Rectory Umbrella (1850–53), and Mischmasch (1853–62; published with The Rectory Umbrella in 1932). Meanwhile, young Dodgson attended Richmond School, Yorkshire (1844–45), and then proceeded to Rugby School (1846–50). He disliked his four years at public school, principally because of his innate shyness, although he was also subjected to a certain amount of bullying; he also endured several illnesses, one of which left him deaf in one ear. After Rugby he spent a further year being tutored by his father, during which time he matriculated at Christ Church, Oxford (May 23, 1850). He went into residence as an undergraduate there on Jan. 24, 1851. Dodgson excelled in his mathematical and classical studies in 1852; on the strength of his performance in examinations, he was nominated to a studentship (called a scholarship in other colleges). In 1854 he gained a first in mathematical Finals—coming out at the head of the class—and proceeded to a bachelor of arts degree in December of the same year. He was made a “Master of the House” and a senior student (called a fellow in other colleges) the following year and was appointed lecturer in mathematics (the equivalent of today’s tutor), a post he resigned in 1881. He held his studentship until the end of his life. Britannica Stories Ringling Bros. Folds Its Tent As was the case with all fellowships at that time, the studentship at Christ Church was dependent upon his remaining unmarried, and, by the terms of this particular endowment, proceeding to holy orders. Dodgson was ordained a deacon in the Church of England on Dec. 22, 1861. Had he gone on to become a priest, he could have married and would then have been appointed to a parish by the college. But he felt himself unsuited for parish work and, though he considered the possibility of marriage , decided that he was perfectly content to remain a bachelor. Dodgson’s association with children grew naturally enough out of his position as an eldest son with eight younger brothers and sisters. He also had a stammer—what he referred to as his “hesitation”—that he never wholly overcame; by some accounts, he was able to speak more naturally and easily to children, though his stammer varied in intensity by circumstance, and his contemporaries noted that it manifested itself with both adults and children. These factors may have contributed to Dodgson’s beginning to ent
Francesco Schettino was the captain of which ship	Costa Concordia captain Schettino guilty of manslaughter - BBC News BBC News Costa Concordia captain Schettino guilty of manslaughter 11 February 2015 Close share panel Media captionProsecutors called Schettino "a reckless idiot", as Matthew Price reports The captain of the Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia has been found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to 16 years in prison. Captain Francesco Schettino was on the bridge when the ship hit rocks and sank in 2012, killing 32 people. He was accused of taking the liner too close to the shore and then abandoning ship with passengers and crew still on board. Schettino denied the charges and said he was being made a scapegoat. His lawyers had argued that it was a collective failure of the ship's crew and others should share the blame for the disaster. Schettino was not present when Judge Giovanni Puliatti read out the verdict at the court in the city of Grosseto. The 54-year-old is expected to appeal against the verdict. Image copyright Reuters Image caption The 290m-long vessel was too close to shore when it struck rocks off the Tuscan island of Giglio Image copyright Reuters Image caption Schettino complained that he had spent the last three years "in a media meat grinder" Earlier, the captain had made an emotional final appeal to the judge on the last day of the 19-month trial. Schettino sobbed as he told the court he had spent the last three years "in a media meat grinder". "All the responsibility has been loaded on to me with no respect for the truth or for the memory of the victims," he said. Prosecutors had sought a 26-year jail term but the court sentenced Schettino to 10 years for multiple manslaughter, five years for causing the shipwreck and one year for abandoning his passengers. Investigators had severely criticised his handling of the disaster, accusing him of bringing the 290m-long vessel too close to shore when it struck rocks off the Tuscan island of Giglio. The ship was ripped open when it hit the shore and more than 4,000 passengers and crew were forced into a chaotic evacuation. Disaster timeline 13 Jan 2012: Costa Concordia runs aground Jul 2013: Capt Schettino goes on trial for multiple manslaughter and abandoning ship Jul 2013: Five crew jailed for manslaughter for up to two years and 10 months Jul 2014: Costa Concordia refloated and towed to Genoa Salvaging the Costa Concordia Schettino said he had taken the ship so close to land for "commercial reasons" in a bid to please his passengers and those ashore. He had also rejected rumours that he had wanted to impress his lover, Domnica Cemortan, who was with him at the helm. Costa Crociere, the company that owned the ship, sidestepped potential criminal charges in 2013 by agreeing to pay a $1.3m (€1.1m; £860,000) fine. It is being sued by survivors, the Tuscany region and Giglio island for further damages. Five other employees, including the helmsman, were handed prison sentences ranging from 18 months to two years and 10 months in plea bargains concluded early in the investigation. Schettino's request for a plea bargain was turned down.
What was advertised with the slogan It's slightly rippled with a flat underside	Cadbury Boost \| Cadbury.co.uk Cadbury Boost Cadbury Boost Get Boosted with milk chocolate, caramel and biscuit energy. Originally launched as Cadbury Coconut Boost in 1985, Boost was advertised by Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer with the amusingly surreal slogan 'it's slightly rippled with a flat underside'. (of which saturated fat) 21.5g Fibre 1.5g 53% 3% OF YOUR GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT (GDA) To be enjoyed as part of a healthy, active lifestyle INGREDIENTS Ingredients: Milk, sugar, vegetable fats (palm, shea), glucose syrup, dextrose, dried skimmed milk, cocoa butter, wheat flour, fat-reduced cocoa, cocoa mass, humectant (glycerol), dried whey (from milk), emulsifiers (E442, E471), flavourings, dried cellulose, salt, barley malt syrup, raising agent (sodium bicarbonate), tartaric acid, magnesium stearate. MAY CONTAIN: PEANUTS, SOYA.
Ophelia is a moon of which planet in the Solar System	Moons - Facts about the Moons of the Solar System Moons Eris Moons There are more than 181 moons of the various planets, dwarf planets and asteroid in the solar system. The planets Mercury and Venus do not have any moons and neither does the dwarf planet Ceres. Find out the number of moons each planet has and their names below. Terrestrial Planet Moons The Earth’s Moon – 1 The Earth has a single moon; the Moon sometime also referred to as Luna. The Moon Mars’ Moons – 2 Mars has two moons called Phobos and Deimos. They were discovered in 1877 by astronomer Asaph Hall, who named them for the Latin terms “fear” and “panic”. These moons are thought to be captured asteroids and are among the smallest natural satellites in the solar system. Phobos & Deimos Jupiter’s Moons – 67 Jupiter is swarming with at least 67 moons in orbit around it, the largest number of natural satellites around any of the planets. Jupiter’s 4 largest moons; Ganymede, Callisto, Io and Europa are known as the Galilean Moons, named after their discoverer Galileo Galilei. They were also observed at about the same time by astronomer Simon Marius. Galilean Moons – Io , Europa , Ganymede & Callisto Inner Moons – Metis, Adrastea, Amalthea & Thebe Other Moons – Themisto, Leda, Himalia, Lysithea, Elara, S/2000 J 11, Carpo, S/2003 J 12, Euporie, S/2003 J 3, S/2003 J 18, S/2011 J 1, S/2010 J 2, Thelxinoe, Euanthe, Helike, Orthosie, Iocaste, S/2003 J 16, Praxidike, Harpalyke, Mneme, Hermippe, Thyone, Ananke, Herse, Aitne, Kale, Taygete, S/2003 J 19, Chaldene, S/2003 J 15, S/2003 J 10, S/2003 J 23, Erinome, Aoede, Kallichore, Kalyke, Carme, Callirrhoe, Eurydome, S/2011 J 2, Pasithee, S/2010 J 1, Kore, Cyllene, Eukelade, S/2003 J 4, Pasiphae, Hegemone, Arche, Isonoe, S/2003 J 9, S/2003 J 5, Sinope, Sponde, Autonoe, Megaclite & S/2003 J 2 Saturn’s Moons – 62 Saturn has at least 62 moons orbiting it, some of them inside the ring system which helps shape the rings. They range from very tiny worlds of less than a kilometer in diameter to spherical moons such as Titan. Their shapes range from irregular worlds to ellipsoidal to almost completely rounded. The first of Saturn’s moons to be observed was Titan in 1655 by Christiaan Huygens, another moon was not found until 1671 when Giovanni Domenico Cassini discovered Iapetus. Two of Saturn’s moons (Janus & Epimetheus) swap orbits every 4 years. Notable Moons – Titan , Enceladus , Iapetus , Rhea , Mimas, Tethys & Dione. Other Moons – S/2009 S 1, Pan, Daphnis, Atlas, Prometheus, Pandora, Epimetheus, Janus, Aegaeon, Methone, Anthe, Pallene, Telesto, Calypso, Helene, Polydeuces, Hyperion, Kiviuq, Ijiraq, Phoebe, Paaliaq, Skathi, Albiorix, S/2007 S 2, Bebhionn, Erriapus, Skoll, Siarnaq, Tarqeq, S/2004 S 13, Greip, Hyrrokkin, Jarnsaxa, Tarvos, Mundilfari, S/2006 S 1, S/2004 S 17, Bergelmir, Narvi, Suttungr, Hati, S/2004 S 12, Farbauti, Thrymr, Aegir, S/2007 S 3, Bestla, S/2004 S 7, S/2006 S 3, Fenrir, Surtur, Kari, Ymir, Loge & Fornjot Uranus’ Moons – 27 Uranus is known to have 27 in orbit around it. The five largest are Puck, Miranda, Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, and Oberon. The innermost moons are similar in characteristics with the thin rings. The five largest moons are rounded, and four of them show some kind of internal activity which shapes their surfaces. William Herschel who discovered Uranus in 1781 also observed the largest two moons, Titania and Oberon, in 1787. Notable Moons – Miranda , Titania , Ariel, Umbriel & Oberon Other Moons – Cordelia, Ophelia, Bianca, Cressida, Desdemona, Juliet, Portia, Rosalind, Cupid, Belinda, Perdita, Puck, Mab, Francisco, Caliban, Stephano, Trinculo, Sycorax, Margaret, Prospero, Setebos & Ferdinand Neptune’s Moons – 14 Neptune has at least 14 moons. The largest of these, Triton was discovered by William Lassell in 1846 one day after the discovery of Neptune, it was more than 100 years later before a second moon was found. The most distant moon of Neptune is called Neso, and orbits so far away that it takes 26 years to make one trip around the planet. Notable Moons – Triton , Nereid
Who were the first nation to wear wedding rings	The History of the Wedding Ring Wedding Zone > Wedding Articles > Wedding Planning History Of The Wedding Ring by Matt Jacks, Freelance Writer A recognizable symbol of love... The wedding ring, that most famous and instantly recognizable symbol of the (hopefully perpetual) joining of a man and a woman as husband and wife in the institution of marriage, has a long, wide spread and mysterious history. Its beginnings lie in the deserts of North Africa, where the ancient Egyptian civilization sprang up along the fertile flood plains of the river Nile. This river was bringer of all fortune and life to the Pharaoh's people and from plants growing on its' banks were the first wedding rings fashioned. Sedges, rushes and reeds, growing alongside the well-known papyrus were twisted and braided into rings for fingers and larger bracelets for wrists. The ring is of course a circle and this was the symbol of eternity for the Egyptians as well as many other ancient cultures. It had no beginning and no end, like time. It returned to itself, like life; and the shape was worshipped in the form of the Sun and the Moon. The hole in the center of the ring is not just space either; it is important in its own right as the symbol of the gateway, or door; leading to things and events both known and unknown. It is not difficult therefore, to see how the ring and the gift of a ring began to be associated with love, in the hope that this most worthy of emotions could take on the characteristics of the circle and capture eternity. They wore it like we do today, on the third finger of the left hand, because of a belief that the vein of that finger directly traveled from the heart. This legend was later taken up by the Greeks, when they conquered Egypt under the generalship of Alexander the Great in 332 B.C. and from them passed onto the Romans, who called this the 'vena amoris', which is Latin for 'the vein of love'. These early rings usually lasted about a single year before wear and tear took their inevitable toll. Hemp was probably the first choice, but some decided that they wanted a longer lasting material, and opted for leather, bone or ivory to craft their token of love. THE ART OF METALLURGY TAKES OVER When in later years, the arts of metallurgy became known this naturally took over, but surprisingly only very gradually. These early metal rings were often quite clumsily made and uneven in the extreme, so for wedding gifts they had precious and semi-precious stones set into them and these can be seen represented by hieroglyphs in Egyptian tombs. At this time Jewelry was usually more for show than sentiment and used to express wealth. Before coinage gold rings were used for currency and often hidden away until the owners were actively trading. In early Rome it was iron that was adopted as the metal of choice rather than copper or brass as mostly elsewhere. This symbolized the strength of love a man felt for his chosen woman, though rust was a problem. The act of giving and acceptance of the ring was now also considered to be legally binding and therefore enforceable. This tied the woman as the property of the man to some views but in truth also protected her rights as bride-to-be, and was summoned upon to prevent her from having her primary position usurped by rivals. Gold or silver rings were given on occasions, to show all the bridegroom trusted his betrothed with his valuable property, and to symbolize this further, the ring was sometimes shaped as a key rather than a normal circular band. This was not presented at the wedding ceremony as the custom nowadays,
What has become a custom from armoured knights raising their visors to identify themselves when they rode past their king	Bill Sherwood's Trivia Page - archive page 4 On to page < 1 > < 2 > < 3 > < 5 > < 6 > The flag of the Philippines is the only national flag that is flown differently during times of peace or war. A portion of the flag is blue, while the other is red. The blue portion is flown on top in time of peace and the red portion is flown in war time. The phrase "sleep tight" originated when mattresses were set upon ropes woven through the bed frame. To remedy sagging ropes, one would use a bed key to tighten the rope. It was discovered on a space mission that a frog can throw up. The frog throws up it's stomach first, so the stomach is dangling out of it's mouth. Then the frog uses it's forearms to dig out all of the stomach's contents and then swallows the stomach back down again. A baby eel is called an elver, a baby oyster is called a spat. The arteries and veins surrounding the brain stem called the "circle of Willis" looks like a stick person with a large head. Welsh mercenary bowmen in the medieval period only wore one shoe at a time. Lake Nicaragua boasts the only fresh-water sharks in the entire world. The gene for the Siamese colouration in animals such as cats, rats or rabbits is heat sensitive. Warmth produces a lighter colour than does cold. Putting tape temporarily on Siamese rabbit's ear will make the fur on that ear lighter than on the other one. There are only 12 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet. Venetian blinds were invented in Japan. Armoured knights raised their visors to identify themselves when they rode past their king. This custom has become the modern military salute. Soldiers from every country salute with their right hand. Medieval knights put sharkskin on their sword handles to give them a more secure grip; they would dig the sharp scales into their palms. "Freelance" comes from a knight whose lance was free for hire, i.e. not pledged to one master. Giving the Finger Before the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the French, anticipating victory over the English, proposed to cut off the middle finger of all captured English soldiers. Without the middle finger it would be impossible to draw the renowned English longbow and therefore they would be incapable of fighting in the future. This famous weapon was made of the native English Yew tree, and the act of drawing the longbow was known as "plucking the yew" (or "pluck yew"). Much to the bewilderment of the French, the English won a major upset and began mocking the French by waving their middle fingers at the defeated French, saying, "See, we can still pluck yew! PLUCK YEW!" Over the years some 'folk etymologies' have grown up around this symbolic gesture. Since 'pluck yew' is rather difficult to say (like "pleasant mother pheasant plucker," which is who you had to go to for the feathers used on the arrows for the longbow), the difficult consonant cluster at the beginning has gradually changed to a labiodental fricative 'F', and thus the words often used in conjunction with the one-finger-salute are mistakenly thought to have something to do with an intimate encounter. It is also because of the pheasant feathers on the arrows that the symbolic gesture is known as "giving the bird." (This is but one possible explanation that I know of) It was illegal to sell ET dolls in France because there is a law against selling dolls without human faces. In the 1983 film "JAWS 3D" the shark blows up. Some of the shark guts were the stuffed ET dolls being sold at the time. Spider Monkeys like banana daiquiris. Dinosaur droppings are called coprolites, and are actually fairly common. The leg bones of a bat are so thin that no bat can walk. The giant squid has the largest eyes in the world. The first letters of the months July through November, in order, spell the name JASON. Moisture, not air, causes superglue to dry. Cyano-acrylate glues (Super glues) were invented by accident. The researcher was trying to make optical coating materials, and would test their properties by putting them between two prisms and shining light through them. When he tried the cyano-acrylat
Who is Ben Miller's TV partner in their TV series	Death in Paradise, Ben Miller on heatstroke, getting divorced and his Potato Years, interview - Telegraph TV and Radio Death in Paradise, Ben Miller on heatstroke, getting divorced and his Potato Years, interview Ben Miller, best known as half of the comedy duo Armstrong and Miller, stars in Death in Paradise, a new BBC crime series. He tells Olly Grant about filming in the Caribbean for six months. Fish out of water: Ben Miller as London detective Richard Poole seconded to Guadeloupe in BBC crime series Death in Paradise. Photo: BBC By Olly Grant 7:30AM BST 25 Oct 2011 Ben Miller is having a busy 2011. Busy? Try manic. By year’s end, he will have achieved the following: lead role in an eight-part drama, six months in Guadeloupe, basic French, directorial debut, science book, sitcom pilot, stage play, divorce, baby. What on earth is going on? Is he OK? “I suppose it’s my midlife crisis, isn’t it?” he says, as we meet to tackle the first item on that list, a BBC One detective show called Death in Paradise. He’s joking, of course. Isn’t he? Yes, he is. Death in Paradise was shot in Guadeloupe. Miller, 45, plays a cranky and rather hapless sleuth who swaps Scotland Yard for the Caribbean – the joke being that his character, Richard Poole, hates everything about “paradise”, from the sun to the poor quality tea. In fact, the show’s premise originated with a Telegraph report about the death of Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer at the 2007 Cricket World Cup in Jamaica. The series’s writer Robert Thorogood noted how the Met had sent detectives to assist the local force. That’s where real-life comparisons end, however, since Death in Paradise is really a light-hearted, Agatha Christie-style whodunit-of-the-week that nestles somewhere between comedy and drama. “To begin with I thought I was in The Wire,” Miller laughs. “It was only after I’d been there a couple of weeks and saw some stuff cut together that I thought, ‘Right, it’s basically Inspector Clouseau.’” Guadeloupe was chosen by the French channel that jointly made the series with the BBC; hence Miller’s new language skills, cultivated off set. The island looks exquisite on screen but this came at a price. Miller struggled with the 104F, or 40C, heat (not helped by Poole’s ubiquitous woollen suit), and in fact suffered heatstroke during a scene while I was there. There was a brief flap where he forgot his lines, said his hands were “going numb” and ran off to an air-conditioned car to cool down. Related Articles Kris Marshall interview: The new face of Death in Paradise 14 Jan 2014 Back in London he reflects on how the scientific part of his brain was analysing his on-set heat-wobble with a detached fascination. Miller was a scientist before he was an actor. He started a PhD in “quasi zero-dimensional mesoscopic electrical systems” at Cambridge, but dropped out to pursue comedy with fellow graduate Alexander Armstrong. This rather surprised his family, since he had never shown any interest in drama at school. Nor were the Millers known for their showbiz links; his parents were both teachers. “I have since discovered,” he adds, “that I had a great-grandfather who was in the music halls. He had an act where he would climb into a very small box on stage and shuffle it.” How did his parents react to the u-turn? “They tried to talk me out of it for a number of years. I think they just wanted me to have a bit of stability.” They had to wait a while. “Xander and I call it our Potato Years, because all we ate was potatoes,” he says. “It’s that time in your life when you steal toilet rolls from pubs.” Is he exaggerating? “No! It was an absolute nightmare. I slept on a friend’s kitchen floor for a year and a half.” The pair’s fortunes changed with a Perrier Award in 1996. Regular telly gigs followed; first Saturday Live, then their sketch series, The Armstrong and Miller Show, which has been running, on and off, since 1997. For the moment, though, it’s on ice. “We’re in a fallow year,” Miller admits. But their partnership is still very much alive and kicking. Next up is a Channel 4 pi
Which Carol won the first Celebrity Stars in Their Eyes	Stars in Their Eyes - UKGameshows Stars in Their Eyes Cat Deeley (2003: stand-in, 2004-6: permanent) Harry Hill (2015) Peter Dickson (stand-in) Broadcast Granada in association with J. E. Entertainment and Action Time for ITV, 21 July 1990 to 23 December 2006 (166 epsiodes in 16 series + 49 specials) Initial (an Endemol company) for ITV, 10 January to 14 February 2015 (6 episodes in 1 series) as Star in Their Eyes: Kids, 21 July 2001 to 18 March 2006 (Pilot + 33 episodes in 4 series) Synopsis Singer impersonation show. Five people who think they sound like a musical star talk to Matthew about their job, their life and the universe. They then go through the "star door" and (kaboom!) after a few dry ice clouds they suddenly become the star of their choosing. You don't see the bit where they're done up in Make-Up for an hour but still... The lighting effects do overtime. They then give a performance sounding like the star of their choice. Of the five, an average of two or three will be people you're guaranteed to have never heard of, the audience has never heard of (but will clap exactly four bars into their song regardless) and the producers have never heard of, but the performances are usually of a high standard. A member of the public becomes George Michael for the night At the end of the show, the audience votes for whoever they thought was best, the winners going through to the live grand final. In the live grand final, the 9 heat winners (12 from 1996-9, 10 from 2000-6) each sing live on television and there is an hour-long phone poll to decide the winner. The final scores for the 10th series final. ...and "Chris de Burgh" is the winner! Matthew Kelly congratulates the winner. Often, record companies watching the show ring up offer contracts to certain contestants and aren't told about it until their amount of votes is read out in the results show. The winners are always the bloke playing Marti Pellow from Wet Wet Wet (even if he isn't actually in the final) and BT who take over a million 0898 calls. A fixture of Saturday nights for donkey's years, Stars in Their Eyes fell off our screens in 2006. No-one much missed the show at the time, but repeats showed it could still bring in an audience. After ITV decided not to pursue the talent show Rising Star, the old faithful Stars in Their Eyes was recommissioned in 2015. Comedian Harry Hill took over the host's duties, and steered the show in a new direction. It became a vehicle for his trademark anarchic humour, all slapstick and sketches with very little singing. Unfortunately, this outraged many viewers who were fans of the original and ratings soon plummeted from 3.41m to 1.86m in the first four weeks alone. Celebrity special A special show in 1998 allowed celebrities to become other celebrities (confused?) for a night. It's fair to say there were some surprises. Promotional postcard for the first celebrity special Tricia Penrose (actress from Heartbeat) portrayed Lisa Stansfield; Frank Skinner (comedian) was Elvis Costello; Carol Vorderman ( Countdown ) became Cher, Steven Houghton (from drama series London's Burning) was Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley. Five of the cast of supersoap Coronation Street became The Spice Girls. Host Matthew Kelly (third from right) with the cast of Coronation Street, before their transformation. There have been several more of these since then. Catchphrases "Tonight (host's name), I'm going to be..." Inventor Based on Joop van den Ende's Dutch format, The Soundmixshow. Theme music Ray Monk, who was also the show's musical director for many years. Trivia The finals during Leslie Crowther's era were pre-recorded. Peter Dickson temporarily replaced Andrew Brittain as announcer when the live final and a celebrity special both had to be relocated to BBC Television Centre because of an asbestos outbreak at Granada's Manchester studios where the show was usually recorded. Matthew Kelly was inititally hired as caretaker host following Leslie's car accident in 1992, but became permanent when Leslie was unable to return and later died in 1996. For th
What was the name of Tom's wife in the TV sitcom The Good Life	The Good Life - BBC1 Sitcom - British Comedy Guide John Howard Davies Sitcom following two happily married couples living in London's suburbs. As his 40th birthday approaches, Tom Good decides to throw in the daily grind of the commute, office life and the career rat-race and attempt a self-sufficiency lifestyle with wife Barbara: they'll grow their own fruit and vegetables, keep a few animals, and make their own way in the world. Their best friends and next-door neighbours, Margot and Jerry Leadbetter, are shocked by the notion of their genteel neighbourhood being overrun by pigs, mud and other such unsophisticated muck. Jerry simply thinks Tom's gone mad, but Margot is outraged by the imposition. Can Tom and Barbara survive? Perhaps with a little of the neighbours' help...
What is a freshwater lobster commonly known as	Crustaceans Crustaceans Decapods - Lobsters & Crayfish There are two main groups of lobsters which are all marine arthropods - Clawed lobsters (30 species) and Spiny or Rock Lobsters (45 species). The best known Clawed lobsters are the American and European lobsters - these are called "true" lobsters. Marine spiny lobsters, some of which are also called crayfish in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, do not have large claws, their first pair of legs are only slightly larger than the other four pairs. Lobsters are found in all the world's oceans. They live on rocky, sandy, or muddy bottoms from the shoreline to beyond the edge of the continental shelf. They generally alone in crevices or in burrows under rocks. Lobsters are omnivores coming out at night to eat fish, molluscs, other crustaceans, worms, and some plant life. They also are scavengers when necessary. Their predators include bottom dwelling fish, such as cod, flounder, and eels, crabs, and seals. Most lobsters are 25 to 50 centimetres in length, Adult crayfish are usually 5 to 17.5 centimetres long. The largest lobster caught weighed over 20 kilograms They move by slowly walking on the sea floor. When avoiding predators they swim backwards quickly by curling and uncurling their abdomen. Lobsters must moult to grow, during the moulting several species change color. Lobsters have 10 walking legs; the front two acting as claws with one often being much larger than the other. Their antennae and tiny hairs that cover the entire body are sensitive to touch.Short bristles cover the insides of the pincers on the walking legs, these are taste receptors. Their head and thorax are fused into one section called the cephalothorax. Lobsters, like snails and spiders, have blue blood due to the presence of the blood pigment haemocyanin, which contains copper rather than iron which is in haemoglobin. Lobsters possess a green organ, the hepatopancreas, which acts as both liver and pancreas. External anatomy of a lobster A lobster will moult up to 25 times in its first 5 years of life then ,as an adult, it will moult about once a year. All lobsters and crayfish produce eggs which are carried by the adult female attached to the swimmerets. When they hatch they vecome part of the plankton for up to a year until they settle on the ocean floor. Crayfish Crayfish.also known as crawfish, or crawdads are freshwater crustaceans resembling small lobsters, to which they are not closely related. They breathe through feather-like gills and live on the muddy bottom of freshwater lakes, rivers, dams and streams. Crayfish feed .at nightby crawling along the mud to feed on aquatic vegetation, worms, insects, molluscs and decayed organic matter. Their pincerlike claws are used to crush and tear food into smaller pieces. If scared the crayfish rears up, raising its claws threateningly. The fanshaped tail then propels the crayfish backward, flinging mud at the enemy. Australasia has over 100 freshwater species including the marron (Cherax tenuimanus), red-claw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus), yabby (Cherax destructor) and western yabby (Cherax preissii). The world's largest freshwater crayfish, Astacopsis gouldi, can weigh up to 5 kilograms and is found in the rivers of northern Tasmania. Lobster tail Squat Lobsters Squat Lobsters are not lobsters at all, but are more closely related to porcelain crabs, hermit crabs and, more distantly, the true crabs. They belong to a group called the Anomurans. The 870 species are found worldwide in theall the oceans from near the surface to deep sea hydrothermal vents, living mostly in rock crevices and under boulders. They are much smaller than the true lobsters usually with flattened bodies and the abdomen is usually curled under its body. The front legs are very long with long claws. Most of them are are scavengers, scooping up muddy or sandy deposits to sort out edible bits with their mouth parts. Some are predators of small fish, larger fish are also one of their predators. Their big eyes give them good vision, and flapping their
What sport is enjoyed by Wigan Wasps	Wigan Swimming Club - WASPS - Wigan Swimming Club - Wasps Find Out More Becoming a Member Do you have aspirations in swimming? Have you completed Stage 6 upwards of the ASA’s National Plan for Teaching Swimming? Are you able to swim 50m of Frontcrawl, Backstroke and Breaststroke holding good technique and have an understanding of Butterfly? Join Training & Groups The club has 8 groups to cater for all abilities of swimmers from just progressing from learn to swim, all the way up to masters. Members should be attending all the sessions made available to them. Click below for more information. Schedule Wigan Starter Meet Once again we will be holding our very successful starter meet which is designed and aimed at club swimmers. Please click here to go directly to our starter meet page for the conditions, entry details and results.
In skiing what term describes a straight high speed downhill run	Skiing Glossary - REI Expert Advice Learn at REI > Expert Advice > Skiing Glossary Skiing Glossary New to downhill skiing? This skiing can quickly help you to get familiar with the most common terminology. A-D A Aerial—Airborne, gymnastic-type maneuvers performed on skis. Done by freestyle skiers who first ski off a jump. AFD (Anti-Friction Device)—Teflon® pad or mechanical slider attached to the top of the ski just behind the binding toe unit. The ski boot toe rests on this piece. Reduces friction between the top of the ski and the boot sole so that the boot releases smoothly during a fall. All Mountain Skis—Skis designed to perform well in a variety of snow conditions over the whole mountain. Alpine Skiing—Commonly known as downhill skiing. Uses stiff-cambered skis, hard-shell boots and fixed-heel, releasable bindings. B Base—The material on the underside of the ski, which allows it to slide when waxed. Usually made of polyethylene, the most common brand of which is P-Tex 1000. Black Diamond—An expert-level ski slope designated by a sign with a black diamond on a white background. Boards—Another term for skis. Bumps (see Moguls) C Camber—The slight arch of a nonweighted ski when resting on a flat surface which contributes to the ski's flexibility. A ski with higher camber will feel springier than one with low camber. Alpine skis have alpine camber. They lack a significant arch or wax pocket underfoot, as found on Cross-Country-camber skis. Cap Skis—Skis designed with a seamless piece covering the top and sides so there are no separate sidewalls. Plastic caps, sometimes called "monocoque" construction, cover the true structure of the ski, usually a torsion box or a laminate. Carve—A clean turn made on the edge of the ski, without skidding. The skier must put pressure and weight on the ski edge, which forms an arc in the snow. Catwalk—A gentle, narrow trail that joins one ski slope to another or that winds down the entire mountain. Chatter—Vibration or instability of a ski on hard snow due to the edges bouncing off the snow instead of biting in. Christie—A braking turn in which the ski tails are allowed to skid. Easier to do than carving turns since the skis are not angled up on their edges. Core—The center section of a ski, usually made of foam or laminated wood, which holds the structural layers apart. A ski's flex is determined by its core thickness. Corn Snow—Snow condition usually occurring in spring and consisting of small, rounded "kernels" or balls. Crud—Transition snow that is not packed down by skiers or grooming machines. Altered by temperature changes and repeated snowfalls, it has variable consistency, making it difficult to ski on. D Damping—A ski's resistance to sustained vibration, usually built into the ski with layers of shock-absorbing material. Delamination—The separation of a ski's base or top sheet from its core, which is usually irreparable. DIN—Deutsche Industrie Normen (German industrial standards organization). Sets standards for many things, among them alpine ski binding release settings and boot soles. (One DIN standard relates to the shape of boots as they fit into bindings.) The term "DIN" is typically used to refer to the binding release values when relating to alpine skiing. Double Diamond—An extreme, expert-only ski slope, designated by a sign with 2 black diamonds on a white background. Downhill—High-speed ski racing with tight turns and jumps. Speeds can be in excess of 60 mph. Also, the common term used for alpine skiing. E-L E Edge—Usually made of carbon steel, it is the sharpened part on either side of a ski's base that bites into the snow. To edge a ski is to tip it up onto the side, pressing the steel edges into the snow. Express Lift—Common name for a high-speed chairlift. F Fall Line—The line of gravity or the most direct route down a slope. Fat Skis—Very wide skis designed to perform in deep powder snow. FIS—Federation Internationale de Ski, the international governing body of alpine and Cross-Country skiing. Flex—The amount of stiffness or "give" in a ski. A softer-flexed s
Which English town or city was the first to introduce a congestion charge on 1 October 2002	Road Pricing: 10 years of London's congestion charge - a success or disappointment? News and commentary about road pricing across the globe. Tolls, congestion charging, distance based charging, road user charging. Public policy, economics, technology and more. If Google brought you here, look down the right sidebar for references. Sunday, 17 February 2013 10 years of London's congestion charge - a success or disappointment? I, along with thousands of other policy, economics, consultancy and transport planning professionals watched the news from London closely today 10 years ago. That was because, although Singapore had pioneered fully electronic congestion pricing five years beforehand, this was London. Singapore's stunning success was seen, perhaps a little unfairly by some, as reflecting more a culture of obedience towards officialdom, and a democracy that has been unafraid of being authoritarian when it was thought of as being in the national interest. So London was seen as the acid test. If that old-world major city could introduce a congestion charge, it would mean it would be possible for others. What happened, of course, is now well known. It worked. It cost a lot of money, it reduced the numbers of charged vehicles entering the charged zone by around 20%, and raised a little money. It's become a political non-issue, with there being little dispute that retention of the charge makes sense. Since then it was extended to the west for four years, and that extension was abolished , because of local opposition (including genuine concern about effects on businesses in more suburban areas). The price has doubled in nominal terms, but the system has evolved from being entirely declaration based (all users having to pay, in advance, whether or not they drove in the charging area during charging times) to offering a detection based account (whereby for an annual charge, you get an account billed automatically for driving within the charging zone). The system costs have dropped significantly, partly due to technology (a shift from using live video to digitised images, and improved accuracy of ANPR) and partly due to a change in contractor (as the initial contractor Capita understandably charged a lot to ensure that the system would be working in a tight time frame). However, after ten years some key questions should be asked. Has the congestion charge reduced congestion, sustainably? Has the congestion charge made a lot of money for Transport for London? Has the congestion charge positively or negatively affected business in London? Did the success of London make it easier for other cities to introduce congestion charging? What next? Has the congestion charge done the job that was intended? Critics of the congestion charge say that while it had an initial impact, congestion today is about the same as it was in 2003. I wrote about the success of the charge in August 2012 , and made the wider point that London has developed around a dense network of rail and underground public transport corridors, so has not had the challenges of many other cities. By 2007 there was a 18% reduction in charged vehicle trips (12% reduction in total vehicle trips given buses and taxis). However TfL admits that this congestion reduction has been significantly reversed by "road space reallocation to improve conditions for pedestrians, cyclists, public transport and the urban realm". In other words, lanes were surrendered for buses and bikes, footpaths widened at intersections, reducing road capacity. The charge was used to reduce demand, and enable the network to be altered to promote modal shift. Whether this has further supported reducing congestion through modeshift or exacerbated conditions for those with little choice (e.g. freight) is debatable. Bear in mind that only 30% of vehicles in central London are even liable for the full charge, as you can remove buses, taxis, disabled people, residents (with a 90% discount) and "environmentally friendly" vehicles. Bear in mind also that the modeshare for car trips into c
What letter do the motorways in France begin with	Driving in France - all you need to know Driving in France - a thematic guide to France Driving in France - 2017 - maps best routes to the south of France ► Real time map showing traffic congestion and hazards on French roads. Zoom in. ► Ferries to France , book directly at cheapest rates Driving through France - the main routes for driving to the south or west : ► click map for enlargement and details. About-France.com - over 200 pages of up-to-date general, cultural, travel and tourist information about France, written by people who know. All content on this site is written exclusively for this website . About-France.com on your phone View fast mobile version of this page or extended mobile version ►► Site guide Encyclopedic dictionary of modern France - key figures, institutions, acronyms, culture, icons, etc. ►► Other key pages : Motorway driving in France is normally quite relaxed... Related pages: The Millau viaduct Public holidays in France. The following days are public holidays ("jours fériés") in France, when all or most shops tend to be shut. January 1st, New year's day Easter Monday (though not Good Friday except in Alsace), May 1st, Labour Day, Fête du Travail May 8th, Armistice Day July 14th, Bastille Day, Fête Nationale August 15th, French August bank holiday November 1st, Toussaint, All Saints' Day November 11th, Armistice, first world war. Christmas (though not Boxing Day) Unlike in the UK, when a public holiday falls during a weekend, there is no extra compensating holiday on the following Monday. Note that on public holidays, hypermarkets will generally be shut, so unless you have a chip and pin credit card that works in French automatic petrol pumps, you'll need to fill up on the motorway or in normal filling stations. Other "driving in" pages.... Jump to ► Rules of the road - driving laws in France Driving in France is generally a pleasure for anyone used to the heavy traffic encountered on all roads in much of the south of England or the Netherlands. Apart from round big cities like Lille, Paris, Lyon, Marseilles or Toulouse, and apart from the country's busiest motorways, the A1 (Paris - Lille) the A10 (Paris - Bordeaux) the A6, the A7 and the A9 (Paris - Marseille - Nice - Perpignan), and apart of course from the busiest holiday Saturdays, traffic is generally free-moving on the main network, and light to very light on minor routes. About-France.com helps you pick the best routes, and avoid the worst bottlenecks and the busiest periods. PLAN YOUR JOURNEY...... AVOID THE BUSIEST WEEKENDS Summer 2017 Here are the days on which to avoid the French motorway system if you possibly can. Heavy holiday traffic on these days will lead to delays and tailbacks across the network, most particularly on the following motorways: A1 Lille-Paris, A6 Paris-Lyon, A7 Lyon Marseilles, A8 Marseille-Nice, A9 Avignon-Perpignan, A10 Paris-Bordeaux (in parts). A63 around Biarritz, and Alpine motorways in general. Official traffic density forecasts: Orange : delays likely in some places Red= busy, Black = saturated : delays certain in busy spots Southbound Fri 7th, Saturday 8th red Sunday 9th orange, Thur 13th Red, Fri 14th Red round Paris, orange elsewhere Orange , Saturday 15th RED in south. orange elsewhere, Friday 21st Orange, Saturday 29th July - BLACK everywhere - Sunday orange Saturday 15th : orange in rhone valley Sunday July 16th Red and orange Saturday 22nd Orange in south Friday 29th Orange in Rhone valley Saturday 30th July, RED in south, orange elsewhere Sunday 30th Orange in south and Rhone valley August: Sat 5th Aug BLACK in Rhone valley and Mediterranean motorways -red elsewhere Friday 11th Orange in Rhone valley and 12th Aug black Saturday 19th RED or orange Saturday 26th ; orange Friday 4th Orange in southwest and south Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th Orange everywhere Friday 11th oange everywhere Sunday 13th Orange in south of France Friday 18th Red in Rhone valley & south, orange elsewhere Saturday 19th BLACK in Rhone valley & south, RED elsewhere Sunday 2
Which was the first car manufacturer to offer a 7year/150,000 km warranty on all cars sold in Europe	Kia offers 7-Year/150,000 km warranty on all cars sold in Europe Kia offers 7-Year/150,000 km warranty on all cars sold in Europe View gallery - 2 images Korean auto maker, Kia, has announced a seven-year/150,000 km bumper-to-bumper, parts-and-labour warranty for all vehicles sold and registered in Europe from January 1, 2010. This is far-and-away the longest fleet-wide warranty ever offered by a car manufacturer anywhere at any time and the move could have far reaching consequences. Brands with big reputations are charging two, five, even ten times as much for a car as Kia, yet they are clearly unprepared to guarantee their quality to the same extent, and this might well be the point the public finally understands that new price does not reflect quality, that quality is measurable, and that reputations for quality are distinctly at odds with reality. At very least, as the warranties are fully transferable to subsequent owners, Kia resale values should skyrocket. Kia’s warranty coverage does not in any way appear disingenuous – it has minimum exclusions, is transferable to subsequent owners and its press statement was quite clear that “this is not an insurance company’s ‘extended warranty’ - the Kia warranty is a comprehensive manufacturer’s warranty with ‘bumper-to-bumper’ coverage from Day 1 until the end of the seventh year.” For the first three years there is no mileage limit, unless the vehicle is being operated as a taxi, in which case the limit is 150,000 km. For years four-to-seven, for all users, the warranty limit is 150,000 km. There are also some components that are not covered for 7 years, but once again, the finer details seem reasonable as some items have a natural limited lifetime/durability: vehicle paint (5 years/150,000 km), audio system, navigation and in-car entertainment equipment (3 years/100,000 km), accessories and batteries (2 years). Wear and tear items such as tires, brake pads do not come with a time or distance warranty either. We expect the new warranty to become a disruptive force in the auto market as it will add significant pressure to other car manufacturers to stand behind their production quality and offer similar guarantees of workmanship. Only last week we ran a story on the results of the ongoing research carried out by UK manufacturer Warranty Direct, which showed that reputations for quality are distinctly at odds with reality. Automotive warranties were once 6/6 or 12/12, being six months of 6,000 miles or 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever came first. In the sixties, Chrysler upset the industry and offered a five year 50,000 mile warranty, but the company’s faith in its products was unfounded and it and all the other manufacturers which had rushed to offer similar warranties, all quickly reverted to the tried and true 12 month/12,000 mile warranty which more accurately reflected the quality of the products of the period. In recent years however, the quality of automotive product has improved dramatically, and Kia and its parent company, Hyundai, seem intent on bringing this to the attention of the consumer in the most logical way possible – by offering a warranty on their vehicles which other companies will be very reluctant to match. Currently, the world’s best warranty is only available in Europe, though it will be available in more than 20 participating countries and local terms and conditions will apply. It will hence be interesting to see if Kia will offer the warranty in other markets. Please note that the warranty applies only to new Kia vehicles sold and registered in Europe after January 2010 and excludes the company’s K2900, K2700 and K2500 commercial vehicles. Finally, a hearty “well done” to Kia. It is leading the way towards a more honest relationship between car makers and buyers and its warranty means that peace-of-mind now comes as standard with every Kia - 2,555 days or 150,000 km of worry-free motoring and lower costs of ownership. The ‘peace-of-mind’ provided by the Kia 7-year warranty simplifies the whole ownership experience.
On which motorway are the Trowell and Woodhall service areas	Trowell Services M1 - Motorway Services Information Trowell Services M1 Other ratings from visitors to the site Truckers Type: Separate facilities for each carriageway, but linked by a pedestrian footbridge Operator: Moto Eat-In Food: EDC, Burger King Takeaway Food / General: M&S Simply Food Other Non-Food Shops: WH Smith, Fonebitz Picnic Area: yes Children's Playground: Yes Cash Machines in main building: Yes (transaction charge applies) Parking Charges: Free for 2 hours, charges apply for longer stays. HGV with food voucher: £17.50 (without voucher: £15) - Car: £11 Other Facilities/Information: Marks and spencer Simply Food only available on the Northbound side, southbound customers have to walk some distance over the bridge to Northbound services
Residents of which English town are known as Monkeyhangers	The Hanging of the Hartlepool Monkey The Hanging of the Hartlepool Monkey Navigation By Ben Johnson \| Comments Legend has it that during the Napoleonic Wars of the early 19th century, a shipwrecked monkey was hanged by the people of Hartlepool, believing him to be a French spy! To this day, people from Hartlepool are affectionately known as 'monkey hangers'. A French ship was spotted floundering and sinking off the Hartlepool coast. Suspicious of enemy ships and nervous of possible invasion, the good folk of Hartlepool rushed down to the beach, where amongst the wreckage of the ship they found the only survivor, the ship’s monkey which was apparently dressed in a miniature military-style uniform. Hartlepool is a long way from France and most of the populace had never met, or even seen, a Frenchman. Some satirical cartoons of the time pictured the French as monkey-like creatures with tails and claws, so perhaps the locals could be forgiven for deciding that the monkey, in its uniform, must be a Frenchman, and a French spy at that. There was a trial to ascertain whether the monkey was guilty of spying or not; however, not unsurprisingly, the monkey was unable to answer any of the court's questions and was found guilty. The townsfolk then dragged him into the town square and hanged him. So is the legend true? Did the good folk of Hartlepool REALLY hang a poor defenceless monkey? There could perhaps be a darker side to the tale – maybe they didn’t actually hang a ‘monkey’ but a small boy or ‘powder-monkey’. Small boys were employed on warships of this time to prime the canons with gunpowder and were known as ‘powder-monkeys’. Over the centuries the legend has been used to taunt the residents of Hartlepool; indeed still today, at football matches between local rivals Darlington and Hartlepool United the chant, “Who hung the monkey” can often be heard. Most Hartlepudlians however love this story. Hartlepool United’s mascot is a monkey called H'Angus the Monkey, and the local Rugby Union team Hartlepool Rovers are known as the Monkeyhangers. The successful mayoral candidate in the 2002 local elections, Stuart Drummond, campaigned dressed in the costume of H'Angus the Monkey, using the election slogan "free bananas for schoolchildren", a promise he was unfortunately unable to keep. However this appears not to have dented his popularity, as he went on to be re-elected two more times. Whatever the truth, the legend of Hartlepool and the hanged monkey has endured for over 200 years. Tweet If you enjoyed this article, you might also like... The Last Invasion of Britain - How Jemima Fawr (Jemima the Great) and the ladies of Fishguard, with the help of rather a lot of Portuguese wine, saved the day! Nursery Rhymes - Are these apparently childish rhymes just nonsense or political satire ... Trafalgar Day - October 21st, marks the day on which Britain triumphed over the French ... Strange Phrases from the English Language - I’m told he’s just got the sack for being a peeping Tom, but then I’ve always said he’s as mad as a hatter.” Many such strange phrases and expressions have their roots firmly established in the rich history of the English people themselves ... Advertising
What nationality was the painter Edvard Munch	Edvard Munch - Painter, Artist - Biography.com Edvard Munch Norwegian painter Edvard Munch is widely known for his iconic pre-Expressionist painting "The Scream" ("The Cry"). IN THESE GROUPS » quotes “For as long as I can remember, I have suffered from a deep feeling of anxiety which I have tried to express in my art.” “I have no fear of photography, as long as it cannot be used in heaven and in hell.” “Illness, insanity, and death were the black angels that kept watch over my cradle and accompanied me all my life.” “From my rotting body, flowers shall grow and I am in them and that is eternity.” Edvard Munch Synopsis Born in 1863 in Löten, Norway, famed painter Edvard Munch established a free-flowing, psychological-themed style all his own. His painting "The Scream" ("The Cry"; 1893), is one of the most recognizable works in the history of art. His later works proved to be less intense, but his earlier, darker paintings ensured his legacy. A testament to his importance, "The Scream" sold for more than $119 million in 2012—setting a new record. Early Life and Education Edvard Munch was born on December 12, 1863, in Löten, Norway, the second of five children. In 1864, Munch moved with his family to the city of Oslo, where his mother died four years later of tuberculosis—he beginning of a series of familial tragedies in Munch's life: His sister, Sophie, also died of tuberculosis, in 1877 at the age of 15; another of his sisters spent most of her life institutionalized for mental illness; and his only brother died of pneumonia at age 30. In 1879, Munch began attending a technical college to study engineering, but left only a year later when his passion for art overtook his interest in engineering. In 1881, he enrolled at the Royal School of Art and Design. The following year, he rented a studio with six other artists and entered his first show, at the Industries and Art Exhibition. Commercial Success Three years of study and practice later, Munch received a scholarship and traveled to Paris, France, where he spent three weeks. After returning to Oslo, he began working on new paintings, one of which was "The Sick Child," which he would finish in 1886. In what would be seen as the first work to represent Munch’s break from the realist style, the painting symbolically captures intense emotion on the canvas—specifically depicting his feelings about the death of his sister nearly nine years earlier. Skrik (The Scream) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons From 1889 (the year his father died) to 1892, Munch lived mainly in France—funded by state scholarships—embarking on the most productive, as well as the most troubled, period of his artistic life. It was during this period that Munch undertook a series of paintings he called the "Frieze of Life," ultimately encompassing 22 works for a 1902 Berlin exhibition. With paintings bearing such titles as "Despair" (1892), "Melancholy" (c. 1892–93), "Anxiety" (1894), "Jealousy" (1894–95) and "The Scream" (also known as "The Cry")—the last of which, painted in 1893, would go on to become one of the most famous paintings ever produced—Munch’s mental state was on full display, and his style varied greatly, depending on which emotion had taken hold of him at the time. The collection was a huge success, and Munch soon became known to the art world. Subsequently, he found brief happiness in a life otherwise colored by excessive drinking, family misfortune and mental distress. Edvard Munch Selvportrett (Self-Portrait) 1881-82. Munch Museum, Oslo, Norway Later Years and Legacy Success wasn't enough to tame Munch's inner demons for long, however, and as the 1900s began, his drinking spun out of control. In 1908, hearing voices and suffering from paralysis on one side, he collapsed and soon checked himself into a private sanitarium, where he drank less and regained some mental composure. In the spring of 1909, he checked out, eager to get back to work, but as history would show, most of his great works were behind him. Munch moved to a country house in Ekely (near Oslo)
Who was honoured in 2010 with her own chapel in Westminster Abbey	Lady with the Lamp honoured with her own chapel in Westminster Abbey \| The Times Lady with the Lamp honoured with her own chapel in Westminster Abbey Google+ 1 of 2 The Nurses' Chapel in Westminster Abbey, which is currently dedicated to Nurses, is to be renamed the Nightingale Chapel on May 12 Paul Rogers for The Times 2 of 2 A lamp in the Nurses' Chapel bearing a portrait of Florence Nightingale. The pioneering nurse tended soldiers in the Crimea Paul Rogers for The Times Last updated at 8:08PM, April 30 2010 Florence Nightingale is to be commemorated alongside saints, kings and poets — becoming the first commoner to have a chapel in Westminster Abbey named after her. The tribute to the “Lady with the Lamp” and heroine of the Crimean War is one of the highest honours in the Anglican Church. The Nurses’ Chapel, which is already dedicated to the memory of more than 3,000 nurses from Britain and the Commonwealth who died in the Second World War, will be renamed the Nightingale Chapel with a simple prayer of dedication on May 12, the anniversary of the nurse’s birth. Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Subscribe now
"Which TV presenter was the first to win the coveted ""Rear of the Year"" for a second time in 2014"	Olly Murs \| Olly Murs and Carol Vorderman win 'Rear of the Year' \| Contactmusic.com Olly Murs and Carol Vorderman win 'Rear of the... Olly Murs and Carol Vorderman win 'Rear of the Year' Olly Murs and Carole Vorderman have been crowned winners of 'Rear of the Year', beating out competition from Andy Murray and Cheryl Cole . Olly Murs has been named Rear of the Year. The 'Hand on Heart' singer - who shot to fame as runner up on 'The X Factor' in 2010 - beat tennis player Andy Murray into second place for the coveted best butt prize and was thrilled to pick up the accolade. He tweeted: ''Thanks to everyone that voted for my arse we are both very proud of this award'' Olly even changed his profile photo to a picture of his pert behind as a tribute to his new status. In the female category, former 'Countdown' mathematician Carol Vorderman was victorious yet again, making her the first celebrity to win the award twice. The 53-year-old TV presenter previously won Rear of the Year in 2011 alongside 'Strictly Come Dancing' professional Anton Du Beke and this year beat 'X Factor' judge Cheryl Cole to the top spot. Like Olly, Carol shared the news via Twitter. She joked: ''So Big Bum here has won THAT award for a second time.... one for each cheek, so to speak...it's a strange world!!! (sic)'' She also joked in a statement: ''As I said when I won it in 2011, I always suspected there were a lot of people out there who were glad to see the back of me. It now appears there were even more than I thought.'' The lighthearted competition first started in 1976 and named 'EastEnders' actress Barbara Windsor as the winner. Since then, Rear of the Year has given trophies to plenty of perky-bottomed celebrities, including Rachel Stevens , Charlotte Church and Ian Wright. Contactmusic
Which Blur album their first for 12 years reached the top of the charts in May 2015	Blur top charts with first album in more than 10 years - ITV News 3 May 2015 at 7:48pm Blur top charts with first album in more than 10 years Blur's new album The Magic Whip is their first in 12 years. Credit: PA Blur have proven their Universal appeal by storming straight to the top of the charts with their first album in more than a decade. The Magic Whip was announced out of the blue in February and is inspired by the band's travels in Asia. It is the sixth number one album for the four-piece, including frontman Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon, bassist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree, and their first since Think Tank in 2003. Midweek sales figures from the Official Charts Company revealed the new 12-track album was outselling the rest of the top five put together. Blur, who scored a string of hits throughout the 1990s including Parklife, The Universal and Coffee And TV, are headlining the Isle of Wight festival this summer. The four-piece will also return to play Hyde Park in June - six years after their reunion performances. Last updated Sun 3 May 2015
What is the hardest grade of pencil	Pencil Grades by Doug Martin November 3, 1997 Early pencils were made using cut pieces of raw graphite dug from the earth. The hardness or softness of these pencils was dependent on the quality or purity of the graphite, and so was difficult - or impossible - to control. Different methods of refining and mixing of graphite were experimented with over the years, but it was not until about 1795 that a Frenchman, Nicolas-Jacques Conté, developed a process for making pencil leads that is still in use today. The process, known as the Conté Process, involves the mixing of finely powdered graphite with finely ground clay particles and shaping and baking the mixture. By controlling the ratio of clay to graphite, varying degrees of hardness can be obtained, as well as fairly consistent and reproducible quality from batch to batch. The early Conté pencils were made in at least four grades, and a numerical grading designation was used to distinguish them - 1 being the hardest, 4 being the softest. As the Conté process became known and used by other pencil makers, similar grading systems were used by them as well. However, these grading systems were arbitrary and inconsistent from one pencil maker to another. In the early nineteenth century, English pencil makers began using a letter designation for varying hardnesses. Softer leads were designated with 'B' (for black), harder leads with 'H' (for hard). Different schemes were used to expand the range of grades, such as 'BB' and 'BBB' for successively softer leads, and 'HH' and 'HHH' for successively harder leads. By the beginning of the twentieth century, a combination letter-number system had been established and was in use by nearly all European pencil makers, and was also used for some American-made pencils. This system is still in use today, and provides for a wide range of grades, usually consisting of the series: 9H, 8H, ... , 2H, H, F, HB, B, 2B, ... , 8B, 9B where 9H is the hardest, 9B is the softest. At the same time, a number-only system was in use, particulary in the U.S., which is still in use. The table below indicates approximate equivalents between the two systems: #1 --- B #3 --- H #4 --- 2H The common #2, or HB grade pencil in the middle of the range, is considered to be the preferred grade for general purpose writing. Harder pencils are most often used for drafting purposes, while softer grades are usually preferred by artists. American-made pencils can often be found with numerically equivalent designations of 2-1/2, 2-4/8, 2-5/10, and 2.5, representing the same grade, but introduced by different manufacturers to distinguish their products and to avoid patent lawsuits. It should be noted that no 'official' standard for pencil grades has ever been adopted, and the designations are still somewhat arbitrary and not always consistent from one manufacturer to the next. dm
What four words did the Queen say as part of the 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony in the video scene at Buckingham Palace	London Olympics 2012: Gary Connery played the Queen for opening ceremony \| Daily Mail Online Few women would pass up the chance of being whisked away in a helicopter by 007 star Daniel Craig – even the Queen could not resist such an invitation. A great-grandmother and octogenarian, she is probably too mature now to be called a Bond girl. But when the secret agent from the movies called on the Palace to ask her to accompany him on a special mission, she had no hesitation in accepting. Scroll down for video The Queen was happy to accept her mission as the latest 'Bond girl' especially for the Opening Ceremony Gary Connery, right, the skydiving 'Queen' prepares for his dramatic arrival at the Olympics opening ceremony on Friday night pictured with James Bond double Mark Sutton, middle, in the helicopter en route to the stadium Her Majesty's Secret Service: Bond and the Queen (aka Mark Sutton and Gary Connery) drop into the stadium The result was the most talked-about sequence of Danny Boyle’s stunning Olympics Opening Ceremony. In the segment, prerecorded at Buckingham Palace, the Queen receives the 007 star with the words: ‘Good evening, Mr Bond.’ They then leave and walk towards a helicopter, corgis in tow, and at one point Craig gives a nuanced glance in Her Majesty’s direction. It was the Queen’s first film role, but it was revealed yesterday that she needed only one take. ‘She’s a good actor,’ said Mr Boyle last night. ‘She’s very sharp. You didn’t have to tell her anything twice.’ Not only that, he added, but she also ‘got along with James Bond very well’. It was all the irrepressible Mr Boyle’s idea. He raised it with London 2012 chief Sebastian Coe, who thought it inspired. If Lord Coe was a little doubtful, however, that it would be well received by the Queen’s courtiers, he was quickly reassured. They listened sagely, laughed, and promised to ask the Boss. The Mail on Sunday has discovered that it was her deputy private secretary, Edward Young, a former adviser to William Hague, who acted as the go-between. The Queen arrives in the Royal Box at the Olympic Stadium alongside IOC President Jacques Rogge (left) Daredevil: Stuntman Gary Connery, who stood in for the Queen, prepares his special 'wingsuit' for a jump in May The Queen greets 007 at Buckingham Palace with the words 'Good Evening, Mr Bond' in the film sequence leading up to her parachute 'jump' Some insiders refer to him as the ‘Secret Agent’ – because he was the key link between the Palace and Mr Boyle’s team. Lord Coe had served as chief of staff to William Hague around the time Mr Young was working as the then Opposition leader’s communications chief. Palace insiders felt it was a fortuitous connection that at least gave Lord Coe a chance of winning approval for the plan. The idea appealed to Mr Young, 45, who went to Reading Grammar School and worked in managerial roles at Barclays before becoming an adviser to Shadow Chancellor Francis Maude and then Mr Hague. Mr Young, who is married, moved to Granada TV as communications director in 2001 before taking up his role at Buckingham Palace in 2007. Smooth operators: James Bond actor Daniel Craig and the Queen in the helicopter Sources said Her Majesty’s only stipulation for her acting role was that she would choose what to wear. Eschewing the bikini favoured by some who have gone before her – most memorably Ursula Andress and Halle Berry – she decided on a salmon dress. In the helicopter scene, she was played by Julia McKenzie, famed for portraying Miss Marple. The scene concluded with the stunt double of the Queen parachuting into the Olympic Stadium. Seconds later the real Queen, wearing the same dress as she did in the filmed sequence, was met with roars of laughter and a standing ovation as she entered the arena together with Prince Philip. The Palace scenes were filmed in the quadrangle, the Grand Entrance, the East Gallery, the Audience Room and the West Terrace – and even starred Her Majesty’s dogs, including 13-year-old Monty, previously owned by the Queen M
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Which British airport has the IATA call sign BRS	Bristol International - United Kingdom Jim Shine July 14, 2014 at 12:02 pm Lovely, calm airport with friendly and helpful staff. All the amenities one needs, including fast, efficient public transport to both Temple Meads and the City Bus Station. An added bonus for us is flights to Cork. Love it! Poor Location, Smells Of Fast Food Paul Ashton October 30, 2009 at 6:21 pm Although I live closer to Bristol than Birmingham, give me BHX any day, a real airport! The business lounge gets all the smells from the numerous food outlets below. Security checks only allow one cabin bag despite Air France being prepared to green tag an extra bag (as they do at Birmingham). Finally, the drive to the airport is tortuous and no direct links for public transport exist other than a bus from Temple Meads station. Add your own review for Bristol International Airport
Which championship team beat Stoke City 4-1 in 2015 thereby knocking them out of the FA Cup	FA Cup Betting \| Bet €/£10 Get €/£30 in Free Bets from Paddy Power FA Cup First Round preview It’s the 136th edition of the oldest Cup competition in the world this season, and the first round of the FA Cup takes place this weekend. 39 non-league clubs take their place in the first round, hoping for their moment of FA cup glory. Keep reading for our FA Cup first round betting preview. Non-league sides looking to cause an upset This year’s FA Cup first round begins on Friday night as National League side Eastleigh take on League One’s Swindon Town. Eastleigh sit 8th in the fifth tier of English football and are as short as 13/8 to win. The story of this year’s first round is the debut appearance of Merstham, the Surrey village team who play in the Isthmian League Premier Division, the seventh tier of English football. The minnows face Oxford United at home in front of the TV cameras and are 7/1 to knock out the league side. Southern League Chesham, also from the seventh tier, are 7/1 to win at League One club Peterborough United while Spennymoor Town of the Northern Premier League are 10/1 to win at League One side MK Dons. The lowest ranked team left in the competition are ninth-tier Westfields from the Midlands League Premier Division. They face Curzon Ashton and are 4/1 to win. “We are delighted we are at home,” Westfields chief executive Andy Morris told BBC Sport before the Curzon Ashton result. “I’m quietly confident with a home draw. Getting this far is a huge bonus – we have earned enough money so far to get us through this season and keep us going into next season.” There are certain to be some non-league sides in round two, with Lincoln City just 1/3 to beat Altrincham while Whitehawk are 8/13 to beat Stourbridge. Braintree Town can beat Eastbourne Borough at 8/11 while famous Cup giantkillers Sutton United are 11/10 to win at Dartford. League sides looking to progress Two former FA Cup winners meet at Gigg Lane on Saturday as Bury take on AFC Wimbledon. Just three points separate the two sides in League One and the Dons won the recent league meeting between the sides 2-1. Neal Ardley’s side are 7/4 to win. Bolton Wanderers are also former Cup winners and are just 4/9 to beat Grimsby Town. Notts County were upset by non league opposition in the first round of the Cup last season and face a tricky tie at Boreham Wood who are 11/4 to win. Hartlepool United are as short as 1/6 to beat non-league Stamford while Rochdale are 4/6 to win at Maidstone United. Sheffield United are 2/5 to beat Leyton Orient at Bramall Lane while Morecambe look excellent value at 4/1 to beat Coventry City. Alfreton could cause an upset on Sunday and are 13/5 to beat struggling Newport County while Plymouth Argyle are excellent value at 7/5 to win at Mansfield Town. FA Cup Fourth Round preview The FA Cup reaches the last 32 round this weekend and there are some terrific matches to look forward to. Several lower league clubs will fancy their chances of knocking out top flight opposition, not least Cambridge United who host 11-time Cup winners Manchester United. Keep reading for a preview of all this weekend’s action. Underdogs dream of giantkilling act The weekend’s FA Cup action begins on Friday night with a real David and Goliath encounter at the Abbey Stadium. Cambridge United’s reward for beating fellow League Two side Luton Town in the third round was a plum clash with Premier League giants Manchester United. Unsurprisingly the game is a sellout and Cambridge have a good recent record in knockout competitions. The Us won both the FA Trophy and the Conference play-off final at Wembley in 2014 and took Birmingham to extra time in the Capital One Cup earlier this season. United will need to be professional to come away with a win and are just 2/9 to progress. If you fancy one of the big Cup upsets of recent years you can back Cambridge at 11/1. I tipped Rochdale to see off higher league opposition in the third round and they duly obliged with a 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest. Keith Hill’s side face Premier League opposition this Monday in
It is illegal to enter Parliament wearing what	Law against dying in Parliament voted Britain's most absurd legislation \| Daily Mail Online Law against dying in Parliament voted Britain's most absurd legislation Last updated at 12:15 06 November 2007 A law prohibiting anyone from dying in the Houses of Parliament has topped a survey of Britain's most absurd legislation. The poll of 3,931 people, commissioned by UKTV Gold, asked the public to pick the most ludicrous British and foreign laws still in existence, from a shortlist. Twenty seven per cent of those questioned thought the law against dying in the Houses of Parliament was the most ridiculous. In second place, with 7 per cent of the vote, was a law stating that it is treason to place a postage stamp upside down. The rule that only a clerk in a tropical fish store is allowed to be publicly topless in Liverpool came third, with a 6 per cent share. Other eccentric laws that made the top 10 included one banning the consumption of mince pies on Christmas Day, and another ruling that it is illegal to enter the Houses of Parliament wearing a suit of armour. Nearly half of those surveyed admitted to having broken the law over mince pies, which was introduced by Oliver Cromwell in the 17th century. The poll also quizzed people on unusual international laws, including legislation against getting a fish drunk in Ohio, naming a pig Napoleon in France, and driving while wearing a blindfold in Alabama. Most ridiculous British laws: 1. It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament (27%) 2. It is an act of treason to place a postage stamp bearing the British monarch upside-down (7%) 3. In Liverpool, it is illegal for a woman to be topless except as a clerk in a tropical fish store (6%) 4. Mince pies cannot be eaten on Christmas Day (5%) 5. In Scotland, if someone knocks on your door and requires the use of your toilet, you must let them enter (4%) 6. In the UK a pregnant woman can legally relieve herself anywhere she wants, including in a policeman's helmet (4%) 7. The head of any dead whale found on the British coast automatically becomes the property of the King, and the tail of the Queen (3.5%) 8. It is illegal not to tell the tax man anything you do not want him to know, but legal not to tell him information you do not mind him knowing (3%) 9. It is illegal to enter the Houses of Parliament in a suit of armour 10. In the city of York it is legal to murder a Scotsman within the ancient city walls, but only if he is carrying a bow and arrow (2%) Most ridiculous foreign laws:
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In the group Echo and The Bunnymen who or what is Echo	Echo & The Bunnymen \| New Music And Songs \| Echo & The Bunnymen About Echo & The Bunnymen Echo & the Bunnymen's dark, swirling fusion of gloomy post-punk and Doors-inspired psychedelia brought the group a handful of British hits in the early '80s, while attracting a cult following in the United States. The Bunnymen grew out of the Crucial Three, a late-'70s trio featuring vocalist Ian McCulloch, Pete Wylie, and Julian Cope. Cope and Wylie left the group by the end of 1977, forming the Teardrop Explodes and Wah!, respectively. McCulloch met guitarist Will Sergeant in the summer of 1978 and the pair began recording demos with a drum machine that the duo called "Echo." Adding bassist Les Pattinson, the band made its live debut at the Liverpool club Eric's at the end of 1978, calling itself Echo & the Bunnymen. In March of 1979, the group released its first single, "Pictures on My Wall"/"Read It in Books," on the local Zoo record label. The single and their popular live performances led to a contract with Korova. After signing the contract, the group discarded the drum machine, adding drummer Pete de Freitas. Released in the summer of 1980, their debut album, Crocodiles, reached number 17 on the U.K. charts. Shine So Hard, an EP released in the fall, became their first record to crack the U.K. Top 40. With the more ambitious and atmospheric Heaven Up Here (1981), the group began to gain momentum, thanks to positive reviews; it became their first U.K. Top Ten album. Two years later, Porcupine appeared, becoming the band's biggest hit (peaking at number two on the U.K. charts) and launching the Top Ten single "The Cutter." "The Killing Moon" became the group's second Top Ten hit at the beginning of 1984, yet its follow-up, "Silver," didn't make it past number 30 when it was released in May. Ocean Rain was released that same month to great critical acclaim; peaking at number four in Britain, the record became the Bunnymen's first album to chart in the U.S. Top 100. The following year was a quiet one for the band as they released only one new song, "Bring on the Dancing Horses," which was included on the compilation Songs to Learn & Sing. De Freitas left the band at the start of 1986 and was replaced by former Haircut 100 drummer Mark Fox; by September, de Freitas rejoined the group. Echo & the Bunnymen returned with new material in the summer of 1987, releasing the single "The Game" and a self-titled album. Echo & the Bunnymen became their biggest American hit, peaking at number 51; it was a success in England as well, reaching number four. However, the album indicated that the group was in a musical holding pattern. At the end of 1988, McCulloch left the band to pursue a solo career; the rest of the band decided to continue without the singer. Tragedy hit the band in the summer of 1989 when de Freitas was killed in an auto accident. McCulloch released his first solo album, Candleland, in the fall of 1989; it peaked at number 18 in the U.K. and number 159 in the U.S. Echo & the Bunnymen released Reverberation, their first album recorded without McCulloch, in 1990; it failed to make the charts. McCulloch released his second solo album, Mysterio, in 1992. Two years later, McCulloch and Sergeant formed Electrafixion, releasing their first album in 1995. In 1997, the duo re-teamed with Pattinson to re-form Echo & the Bunnymen, issuing the LP Evergreen. Two years later, they returned with What Are You Going to Do with Your Life? The new millennium brought Echo & the Bunnymen back to the basics. The British press touted the band's storybook flair found on 1983's Ocean Rain and figured such spark would be found on their ninth album, Flowers. Issued in spring 2001, it reflected McCulloch's dark breezy vocals and Sergeant's signature hooks. Live in Liverpool, a concert disc capturing the band's two gigs at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts while on tour in support of Flowers, followed a year later. For 2005's Siberia, McCulloch and Sergeant joined producer Hugh Jones for the band's most classic effort since their 1997 comeback
Dame Trott traditionally appears in which pantomime	Pantomime Dames Pantomime Dames The role of the Pantomime Dame stretches back to the earliest origins of the theatre, when girls and young women were played by youths, and old women by men - often comically. The earliest ancestor of the comedic are possibly Mrs. Noah in the miracle plays of the middle ages. Even after the restoration in the 17th century, when actresses entered the theatre, many were loathe to play older parts, and the convention continued. During the Regency the roles of witches, characters like 'Mother Skipton' and old harridans were played often by men, Grimaldi played several female roles, including the Baroness in 'Cinderella'. The Ugly Sisters at this time were played by women, later by men. Dame roles remained variable up until the 1860's and later. The 1826 and 1836 productions of 'Aladdin' at Covent Garden had women playing the role of the widow, and then in the 1856 and 1865 versions, by a man. The first male 'Widow Twankey' was James Rogers, with Dan Leno credited as the creator of 'Mother Goose'. The names given to Dames have altered over the years, but traditionally the Dame in 'Aladdin' is Widow Twankey. Christened in 1861 Twankay was a tea, popular in London at the time, from the Tuan Kay province of China. Dame Trott takes her name from a slang word for an old hag, and became the popular name for Jack's mother in 'Jack and the Beanstalk'. Dame Durden also shares this relationship from time to time. 'Dick Whittington' has had a cook as Dame since its first performance, with the title 'Sara the Cook' given in most cases. The Ugly Sisters have changed their names frequently to keep up with fashion. Originally Clorinda and Thisbe, they have been Daisy and Buttercup, Hysteria and Hydrophobia, Alexis and Krystle, Sharon and Tracey, with names changing as rapidly as their costumes, which often parody contemporary fashion. Comedy duos specialising in these roles include Grand and Mars, Ford and Sheen, Alan Haynes and Danny La Rue, Barry Howard and John Inman, and in recent times Peter Robbins and Nigel Ellacott. However, whereas 'Sisters' have to be sinister yet funny, the Pantomime Dame remains a beacon of warmth and sympathy. The performers who play these indefatigable matrons have been drawn from Music Hall, Variety and Television. The Victorians adored the likes of Dan Leno and Sir George Robey (the only Dame to be knighted!). later generations applauded Arthur Lucan (Old Mother Riley), Douglas Byng, Shaun Glenville and George Lacy. Popular stars like Norman Evans ('Over the Garden Wall'), Nat (Rubberlegs) Jackley and (Big Hearted) Arthur Askey drew in the crowds, whilst in more modern times Stanley Baxter, Terry Scott, Jack Tripp and Billy Dainty filled the Theatres. Today the likes of John Inman, Danny La Rue, Don McLean and Tudor Davies carry on a tradition stretching back through the mists of time. You may either choose to print this page out from the website or download them as WinZip / Adobe Acrobat files. Visit our DOWNLOAD CENTRE for details on how to obtain these documents. This page was last updated 30th May 2002
What was Blondie's last UK number one	Blondie - The Tide Is High - YouTube Blondie - The Tide Is High Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Dec 10, 2009 "The Tide Is High" was covered by US New Wave band Blondie in 1980, in a reggae/ska style that included horns and strings. It was released as a single, and appeared on the band's fifth album, Autoamerican. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and was popular outside the USA, reaching number one on the UK singles chart, number four in Australia, and number fifteen in the former West Germany. It was the last UK number one single for the band until "Maria" in 1999. Category
Who was the first man to break three and a half minutes for the 1500 metres	World Records for Men's Fastest Mile Times By Mike Rosenbaum Updated September 23, 2016. It’s never been an Olympic or World Championship event, yet the mile remains the only non-metric race distance in which the IAAF recognizes a world record. Long after the other non-metric distances have vanished from the world record books, those 5,280 feet, or 1,760 yards – or about 1.61 kilometers – continue to capture the imaginations of runners and fans alike as a premier middle distance event. The first IAAF-recognized world record in the mile was run by John Paul Jones of the U.S. No, the record doesn’t go back to the American Revolution. This John Paul Jones performed his feat on May 31, 1913, in Allston, Mass., where he completed the mile in 4:14.4. France’s Jules Ladoumegue later brought the mark under 4:10, running 4:09.2 on Oct. 4, 1931, in Paris. The mark crept down toward the 4-minute mark throughout the 1940s. In a 3-year period from July 1942 through July 1945 a pair of Swedes, Gunder Hagg, and Arne Andersson, exchanged the record six times. continue reading below our video Understanding Baseball Hagg ended the give-and-take with a time of 4:01.4 on July 17, 1945. His mark stood for almost nine years, during which time the pundits debated on whether a 4-minute mile was humanly possible, as a runner after runner tried and failed to crack a key psychological – and, as some believed, physical – barrier. The 4-Minute Mile: On May 6, 1954, great Britain’s Roger Bannister answered the questions by running the first sub-4:00 miles, finishing in 3:59.4 while assisted by a pair of pacemakers. Bannister, then a medical student, developed his own training methods – featuring relatively short, intense workouts – that carried him through on a windy day. Bannister ran lap times of 57.5, 60.7, 62.3 and 58.9 seconds. He was timed in 3:43.0 through 1500 meters. While Bannister is famous for shattering the 4-minute barrier, many forget that he held the title for less than seven weeks before Australia’s John Landy finished in 3:58.0 on June 21, 1954. Bannister retired from racing before the end of the year, to devote himself to medicine, but not before racing against Landy in “The Mile of the Century” in Vancouver that August. Landy shot in front by the end of the first lap, hoping to wear out the normally fast-finishing Bannister. But Bannister ran his own race, paced himself, then shot into the lead with less than 90 yards remaining to win in 3:58.8 to Landy’s 3:59.6, the first time two runners topped four minutes in the same race. In 1958 Australia’s Herb Elliott ran 3:54.5 to break the record set the previous year by Derek Ibbotson by 2.7 seconds, the biggest drop in the world record time during the IAAF era. The record returned to U.S. soil in 1966 when the precocious Jim Ryun posted a 3:51.3 time, which he lowered to 3:51.1 the following year. Ryun was the first high school runner to break four minutes, with a time of 3:59 in 1964. At age 18 he owned the U.S. mile record of 3:55.3. At 19 he owned the world record. He was the fourth and, as of 2012, the last American to reign as the mile’s world record-holder. John Walker Cracks 3:50: New Zealand’s John Walker took the record below 3:50 in August 1975 with a time of 3:49.4, fulfilling his promise to the organizers of the meet held in Goteborg, Sweden. Walker convinced meet officials to change the scheduled 1500-meter race to the mile, telling them he’d take a shot at the world record. He was paced through the first half mile, with lap times of 55.8 and 59.3, then sped up on the final two laps, running the third quarter in 57.9 and the fourth in 56.4 seconds. Walker eventually became the first man to run 100 sub-4:00 miles. Great Britain then enjoyed a stretch of 14 years in which three different British runners owned the mark. Just as Hagg and Andersson played give-and-go with the record in the ‘40s, so too did Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett in 1979-81. In a 25-month stretch, beginning in July 1979 when Coe edged Walker’s mark by four-tenths of a second, Coe owned the record three ti
What type of butter was advertised on TV using wobbly cows	Commercials of the 90s Check out ChuckyG's reviews of books about concert posters and other music picture books. Commercials of the 90s What memorable commercials were introduced during the 90s that you can think of? This isn't a list of every commercial to appear in the decade, just the commercials that really stood out for one reason or another. 1-800-COLLECT There's a bunch of body building muscle guys working out on the beach. Someone needs to make a phone call but they don't have correct change, but not to fear because all of a sudden Sandra Savealot(Alyssa Milano) emerges from the calm and tranquil sea. She explains to them about they can save money by using 1-800-COLLECT 1-800-COLLECT I liked the one 1-800-COLLECT ad with O.J. Simpson's mother getting a 1-800-COLLECT call from O.J. Simpson 1800 collect This is just a mistake that you made. The comercial with Alyssa Milano in it is the "Eva" Savelot comericials. Not Sandra. Just thought Id let ya know! 7-Up A businessman comes home from work and finds his son laying on the couch. He asks "Have you done anything all day?". The son replies "Got my report card (straight A's), finished my extra credit assignment, did your taxes, gave blood, found a home for a stray cat, gave Muffy a haircut, oh, and I ordered Chinese for dinner, on me, which should be here (doorbell rings) right about now." The dad then faints and the announcer says "Think that's refreshing? Try 7-Up!" 7up "Hi! I'm the guy that makes 7up! I also make the advertising. I just thought of a great new slogan: Make 7up Yours! shows front of his shirt 'Make 7'...turns around...'Up yours!!!'" Hard to believe you can get one of those shirts for yourself. 7up Other 7up commercials in the 'Make 7up Yours' era included: -The [possibly fictional] 'Show Us Your Can' contest, ended up having people take pictures of their butts and sending them to that one guy -The one where he rhythmically flicks the tab on a 7up can 'It's not exactly hip-hop, but I'm working on it.' -The one one where he has a big laser and plans to use it to make a big 7up logo on the moon, but ends up blowing it up instead 'It's not like anyone sees it!' -The one where he puts a vending machine in the middle of a highway, and the machine gets WASTED by a big semi, sending about half a gazillion cans and sprayed 7up everywhere. A&W Root Beer Yes, the Mr. Dumass description should include the part where after the guy leaves, the boss says, "What a dumbass." A&W Rootbeer a man is getting a job interview by the boss whose name is Mr. D-u-m-a-s-s. and he keeps calling him Mr. Dumbass. The boss leans over the desk and says, "the name is Dumas." (it's pronounced Dumas, but spelled Dumass.) Aladdin: The Series A man and a woman would step out from behind the buildings in Arabia. Then the man sang: "A race across the desert sa-ands." Woman: "Escaping in the nick of ti-ime." Man: "See which evil man he'll conquer ne-ext." Woman: "Wonders appear before your ey-eyes." Together: "Come along for the ride, just on our caravan." Man: "When Aladdin is your guide" Woman: "Then excitment is at hand." Together: "Come along for the ride through Arabian Nights." Man: "On a carpet you'll fly." Woman: "And you won't believe the sights." Together: "Come along!" Man: "Watch evil men do evil dee-eeds." Woman: "Ooohh, a bird that has a change of hear-ar-art." Man: "A princess and her stunning beads." Woman: "Adventure is about to star-art." The commercial ends with Aladdin saying: "Wow." Amazin' Fruit Gummi Bears This commercial had THE catchiest jingle EVER! A bunch of little colorful bears holding fruit start chanting "It's our Amazin' Fruit! It's our Amazin' Fruit!" over and over again until they go into their package. After this, a little bear does a Tarzan yell while swinging on a vine just before the announcer says, "Tropical flavors too!" It got very heavy rotation on Nickelodeon, and they also had this promotion where you could go into McDonald's and said to the cashier, "Nick sent me!" And then the cashier wou
In which English County would you find both the towns of Ham and Sandwich	Sandwich, Kent, Medieval Cinqueport - History and Guide Strand St. has one of the longest rows of timber framed houses in Europe Sandwich is one of the best preserved medieval towns in the UK Sandwich Kent - Medieval Cinque Port In medieval times and before, Sandwich was a main Kent and UK port, it was and still is, a principal Cinque Port. Before the River Stour silted up, the river was wide and deep enough for great sailing ships. Today, the ships have been replaced by smaller craft, residential and visitors moorings, but the many ancient buildings make Sandwich one of the best preserved medieval towns in England. Sandwich Origins The first recorded mention of Sandwich was around 664 AD but there was probably some kind of settlement in Roman times as the site is very close to Richborough Roman Fort (Rutupiae). The name of the town is, most likely, Saxon in origin, approximately meaning sandy place, or the place on the sand. The word sandwich as an item of food came into being centuries later ... Sandwich for Visitors With its ancient buildings, nature reserves, golf courses, delightful country pubs, cafés and restaurants, the medieval Cinque Port of Sandwich is a must to visit for the discerning tourist. Sandwich is also surrounded by small picturesque villages, such as Eastry, Ash, Worth and Woodnesborough & within easy reach are the nearby towns of Canterbury and the Port of Dover.
What do the locals call the cloud that covers Table Mountain in Cape Town	Table Mountain - The Landmark of Cape Town Table Mountain - The Landmark of Cape Town Table Mountain is the landmark of Cape Town - the Mother City of South Africa. Here you will have a stunning view of the Cape Peninsula from the Table Mountain. » Attractions Often described as magical and mystical, Table Mountain is Cape Town's most prominent feature and a world famous landmark. This majestic mountain is visible from almost everywhere in Cape Town and is often used as a beacon by which to find direction. The mountain is sculpted from sandstone and rises 1086 metres at its highest point, Maclears Beacon, above the bay. Its flat summit measures nearly 3km and provides breathtaking views over the city and its beaches. The panorama stretches from Table Bay to False Bay and around the mountain to the Hout Bay Valley and Kommetjie. On a clear day one has a magnificent view across the Cape Flats to the Hottentots Holland Mountains. New!!!:Go up Table Mountain as part of our Cape Town City Tour . Table Mountain is home to a rich fauna and flora, many species of which are endemic and survive only in the unique ecosystem which is contained on the mountain. There are approximately 1470 species of plants, including over 250 different species of daisies! Examples of endemic plants are the rare Silver Tree and the wild orchid Disa Uniflora. Animals such as baboons and porcupines live here freely, as well as furry rodents called Rock Dassies. These little creatures look like plump rabbits without ears - incredibly, their closest living relative is the elephant! The Table Mountain Ghost Frog is an example of an animal found in no other place on the world. The exhilerating ascent of Table Mountain in the cable car is a definite must for any visitor. Even the locals are awed time and again by the 360º view of Cape Town from the cable car. The cable car was first opened in 1929 and today conveys some 600,000 people to the summit annually. On the summit there is a Cape Town restaurant and a souvenir shop, from which letters bearing the Table Mountain postmark can be sent. Short walks from the cable station take visitors through the splendour of the flora of Table Mountain, punctuated by occasional sightings of dassies and framed by the surrounding azure of the Atlantic Ocean. For those athletic and energetic types, there are some 350 recognised paths to the summit, some undemanding and suitable for children, and some extremely difficult. It is not advisable that visitors climb the mountain without an experienced guide. The mountain can be deceptive and it is strongly recommended that visitors contact the Mountain Club of South Africa on 021-4653412 before embarking on a hike or climb. Table Mountain is flanked on the east by the legendary Devil's Peak. As the story goes Van Hunks, a pirate in the early 18th century, retired from his eventful life at sea to live on the slopes of Devil's Peak. He spent his days sitting on the mountain, smoking his pipe. One day a stranger approached him, and a smoking contest ensued which lasted for days. The smoke clouds built up and a strong wind blew them down towards the town. When Van Hunks finally won the contest, the stranger revealed himself to be the Devil (hence Devil's Peak), and the two disappeared in a puff of smoke. Legend says that the cloud of smoke they left became Table Mountain's tablecloth - the famous white cloud that spills over the mountain when the south-easter blows in summer. Of course, the phenomenon is also supported by a meteorological explanation. The moisture-laden south-easter blows against Table Mountain from over the False Bay and rises. At a height of approximately 900 meters the winds reach the colder layers of air and thick clouds form. These clouds roll over the mountain and down towards the City Bowl. The characteristic tablecloth forms when the clouds reach the warmer, lower air layers and dissolve once more. To the right of Table Mountain, Kloof Nek is linked to the aptly named Lion's Head. The spiral walk up Lion's Head passes through silver trees and spring flowers
MBE, OBE, CBE which is the highest honour	The honours system - GOV.UK GOV.UK 4. Types of honours and awards You can’t nominate someone for a specific honour - that’s decided by the honours committee. Companion of Honour This is awarded for having a major contribution to the arts, science, medicine, or government lasting over a long period of time. Knight/Dame This is awarded for having a major contribution in any activity, usually at national level. Other people working in the nominee’s area will see their contribution as inspirational and significant, requiring commitment over a long period of time. Commander of the Order of the British Empire ( CBE ) This is awarded for having a prominent but lesser role at national level, or a leading role at regional level. You can also get one for a distinguished, innovative contribution to any area. Officer of the Order of the British Empire ( OBE ) This is awarded for having a major local role in any activity, including people whose work has made them known nationally in their chosen area. Member of the Order of the British Empire ( MBE ) Awarded for an outstanding achievement or service to the community. This will have had a long-term, significant impact and stand out as an example to others. British Empire Medal ( BEM ) Awarded for a ‘hands-on’ service to the local community. This could be a long-term charitable or voluntary activity, or innovative work of a relatively short duration (3 to 4 years) that has made a significant difference. Overseas Territories Police and Fire Service Medals Given for service in British Overseas Territories. Royal Victorian Order (RVO) An award given by the Queen - usually to people who have helped her personally, like members of the Royal household staff or British ambassadors. The George Cross First level civilian medal for bravery: for acts of heroism and courage in extreme danger. The George Medal Second level civilian medal for bravery: for acts of great bravery. The Queen’s Gallantry Medal Third level civilian medal for bravery: for inspiring acts of bravery. The Queen’s Commendation for Bravery and The Queen’s Commendation for Bravery in the Air For risk to life. The orders The committee decides which order someone should be a member of. You don’t have to specify this in your nomination. Order
In which Scottish city is there a statue of Desperate Dan	Desperate Dan Statue: Overview of Desperate Dan Statue 'Desperate Dan', High Street, Dundee ©2016 Gazetteer for Scotland A sizeable representation in bronze of the famous cartoon character, the Desperate Dan Statue has strode along the High Street in Dundee since 2001. Standing 2.5m (8 feet) in height, Dan is depicted with his faithful pooch Dawg in tow and stalked by another cartoon favourite, a catapult-wielding Minnie the Minx. Dan's character was created by local publishers D.C. Thomson and has appeared in The Dandy comic since the 1930s, while Minnie features in the Dandy's sister comic The Beano. The statue is the work of Angus -based artists Tony and Susie Morrow, and was funded from public and private sources. Use the tabs on the right of this page to see other parts of this entry If you have found this information useful please consider making a donation to help maintain and improve this resource. More info...
Who played Prince Feisal in the epic film 'Lawrence of Arabia'	Lawrence of Arabia (1962) Potter: Well, what's the trick, then? Lawrence: The trick, William Potter, is not minding that it hurts. Mr. Dryden (Claude Rains) of the Arab Bureau proposes to General Murray (Donald Wolfit) that the scholarly (educated at Oxfordshire), dedicated, knowledgeable (about Arabian affairs) but undisciplined Lawrence be assigned to special duty with a transfer to Arabia. "He's of no use here in Cairo. He might be in Arabia. He knows his stuff." Murray contemptuously notes the "insubordinate," unmanly manner of Lawrence's nature - a subtle hint of his fabled homosexuality. The mission to Arabia may "make a man" of Lawrence, hardening him into a courageous, heroic leader: Murray: I can't make out whether you're bloody bad-mannered or just half-witted. Lawrence: I have the same problem sir. Murray: ...You're the kind of creature I can't stand, Lawrence. But I suppose I could be wrong. All right, Dryden. You can have him for six weeks. Who knows? Might even make a man of him. With subtle persuasion, Dryden negotiates for a longer stay of three months. Lawrence is enthusiastic about his arduous mission to Arabia: "Of course I'm the man for the job," he tells Dryden. But then: "What is the job, by the way?" Lawrence's dangerous mission is to "find Prince Feisal" (Alec Guinness), try to acquire Feisal's support, and serve as an emissary/liasion between the British and the Arabs. In Dryden's office, decorated with artifacts including an alabaster Egyptian cat statue and a painting of a golden sunrise, Dryden explains Lawrence's task. He is to investigate the progress of the Arab Revolt against Constantinople (Turkey) and to appraise the strength of the fragmented Arab tribes for the British Political Bureau, at Prince Feisal's encampment. [The primary goal of the British was to keep the Turks - allied with the Germans in WWI - from gaining control of the Suez Canal.]: Dryden: Find out what kind of man he is [Prince Feisal]. And find out what his intentions are. I don't mean his immediate intentions. That's Colonel Brighton's business, not yours. I mean, his intentions in Arabia all together... Lawrence: Where are they now? Dryden: Anywhere within three hundred miles of Medina. They are Hashimite Bedouins. They can cross sixty miles of desert in a day. Lawrence: Oh thanks, Dryden. This is going to be fun. Dryden: Lawrence. Only two kinds of creatures get fun in the desert. Bedouins and gods, and you are neither. Take it from me. For ordinary men, it's a burning, fiery furnace. Lawrence (as he lights Dryden's cigar with a match): No, Dryden. It's going to be fun. Dryden: It is recognized that you have a funny sense of fun. This time, after having received permission to go into Arabia, Lawrence exhibitionistically extinguishes the match by blowing it out rather than painfully snuffing it between his fingers. The next tangerine-colored scene - a long-shot view of the burning hot Arabian desert at sunrise - is juxtaposed to the previous scene by an abrupt cut, presenting the idea that Lawrence's pleasurable masochism will now be displaced into the heated political/military situation in Arabia. That "burning, fiery furnace" of the desert will now be a far bigger challenge to control and master than the flame of a match. Accompanied by the film's majestically sweeping score, the next scene begins with an endless horizon above which the golden desert sun slowly rises, first seen as a growing sliver of bright light. On camelback for many days, Lawrence is led across sweeping desert sand dunes by a nomadic Bedouin guide Tafas (Zia Mohyeddin). He slowly learns Bedouin ways and how to swiftly ride on his camel. During his camel-riding lesson, he is taught how to spur his camel forward. Lawrence impulsively makes the camel run fast, and is promptly thrown from the camel. (This
Who is the Roman equivalent to the Greek god Hypnos	HYPNOS - Greek God of Sleep (Roman Somnus) Hypnos Hypnos god of sleep, Apulian red-figure vase C4th B.C., The J. Paul Getty Museum HYPNOS was the god or personified spirit (daimon) of sleep. He dwelt in Erebos, the land of eternal darkness beyond the gates of the rising sun, and rose into the sky each night in the train of his mother Nyx (Night). Hypnos was often paired with his twin brother Thanatos (Peaceful Death), and the Oneiroi (Dreams) were his brothers or sons. Hypnos was depicted as a young man with wings on his shoulders or brow. His attributes included either a horn of sleep-inducing opium, a poppy-stem, a branch dripping water from the river Lethe (Forgetfulness), or an inverted torch. His Roman equivalent was Somnus or Sopor. FAMILY OF HYPNOS PARENTS [1.1] NYX (no father) (Hesiod Theogony 212, Homer Iliad 14.250, Aeschylus Frag 250, Seneca Hercules Furens1068, Nonnus Dionysiaca 31.103) [1.2] EREBOS & NYX (Hyginus Preface, Cicero De Natura Deorum. 3.17) OFFSPRING [1.1] THE ONEIROI x 1000 , MORPHEUS , IKELOS , PHANTASOS (Ovid Metamorphoses 11.630) ENCYCLOPEDIA HYPNUS, the personification and god of sleep, the Latin Somnus, is described by the ancients as a brother of Death (thanatos), and as a son of Night (Hes. Theog. 211, &c.; Virg. Aen. vi. 277). At Sicyon there was a statue of Sleep surnamed epidôtês, the giver (Paus. ii. 10. § 2). In works of art Sleep and Death are represented alike as two youths sleeping or holding inverted torches in their hands. Source: Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology. CLASSICAL LITERATURE QUOTES PARENTAGE OF HYPNOS Hesiod, Theogony 21 ff (trans. Evelyn-White) (Greek epic C8th or C7th B.C.) : "And Nyx (Night) bare hateful Moros (Doom) and black Ker (Violent Death) and Thanatos (Death), and she bare Hypnos (Sleep) and the tribe of Oneiroi (Dreams). And again the goddess murky Nyx, though she lay with none, bare Momos (Blame) and painful Oizys (Misery), and the Hesperides . . . Also she bare the Moirai (Moirae, Fates) and the ruthless avenging Keres (Death-Fates) . . . Also deadly Nyx bare Nemesis (Envy) to afflict mortal men, and after her, Apate (Deceit) and Philotes (Friendship) and hateful Geras (Old Age) and hard-hearted Eris (Strife)." Pseudo-Hyginus, Preface (trans. Grant) (Roman mythographer C2nd A.D.) : "From Nox (Night) and Erebus [were born]: Fatum (Fate), Senectus (Old Age), Mors (Death), Letum (Dissolution), Continentia (Moderation), Somnus (Sleep) [i.e. Hypnos], Somnia (Dreams) [i.e. the Oneiroi], Amor (Love)--that is Lysimeles, Epiphron (Prudence), Porphyrion, Epaphus, Discordia (Discord), Miseria (Misery), Petulantia (Wantonness), Nemesis (Envy), Euphrosyne (Good Cheer), Amicitia (Friendship), Misericordia (Compassion), Styx (Hatred); the three Parcae (Fates), namely Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos; the Hesperides." [N.B. Hypnos (Sleep) is translated as Somnus in this Latin text, and Oneiroi (Dreams) as Somnia.] Cicero, De Natura Deorum 3. 17 (trans. Rackham) (Roman rhetorician C1st B.C.) : "Their [Aether and Hemera's] brothers and sisters, whom the ancient genealogists name Amor (Love), Dolus (Guile), Metus (Fear), Labor (Toil), Invidentia (Envy), Fatum (Fate), Senectus (Old Age), Mors (Death), Tenebrae (Darkness), Miseria (Misery), Querella (Complaint), Gratia (Favour), Fraus (Fraud), Pertinacia (Obstinacy), the Parcae (Fates), the Hesperides, the Somnia (Sleep, Dreams) [i.e. Hypnos and the Oneiroi]: all of these are fabled to be the children of Erebus (Darkness) and Nox (Night)." HYPNOS GOD OF SLEEP Hypnos and the body of Sarpedon, Athenian red-figure lekythos C5th B.C., British Museum Homer, Iliad 14. 231 ff (trans. Lattimore) (Greek epic C8th B.C.) : "There [in Lemnos] she [Hera] encountered Hypnos (Sleep), the brother of Thanatos (Death). She clung fast to his hand and spoke a word and called him by name : ‘Hypnos, lord over all mortal men and all gods, if ever before now you listened to word of mine, so now also do as I ask; and all my days I shall know gratitude. Put to sleep the shining eyes of Zeus under his brows as soon as I have lain
Of what is agoraphobia the fear of	What Is Agoraphobia? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments of Fear of Public Places Treatments It’s not unusual to worry sometimes. But when your fears keep you from getting out into the world, and you avoid places because you think you’ll feel trapped and not be able to get help, you may have agoraphobia . With agoraphobia, you might worry when you are in: Public transportation (buses, trains, ships, or planes) Large, open spaces (parking lots, bridges) Closed-in spaces (stores, movie theaters) Crowds or standing in line Being outside your home alone You may be willing to go just a handful of places. This cuts down on the chances of panic . You may even dread leaving your house. But the good news is there are treatments that can help you relax. Common Phobias Slideshow Causes Doctors aren't sure what causes agoraphobia. They think it runs in families. You may get it if you have a lot of panic attacks . That's when you have bursts of fear that come out of the blue and last for a few minutes. These happen when there's no real danger. Agoraphobia is rare. Less than 1% of people in the U.S. have it. Women are two to three times more likely to have it than men, and it's more common in teenagers and young adults. Symptoms With agoraphobia, you won’t go to places that scare you. If you end up in one, you can become very anxious. Symptoms may include: Dizziness or feeling faint Fear of dying A lot of these symptoms are the same for other medical conditions like heart disease and breathing problems. So you may make several trips to the doctor or emergency room before you and your doctor figure out what's really going on. Your doctor may ask: Do you find it scary or stressful to leave your house? Do you have to avoid some places or situations? What happens if you end up in one of them? He will do a physical exam and maybe some tests to rule out any other medical problems that could be to blame.
Who wrote about a mongoose called Ricki Tikki Tavi	Rikki-tikki-tavi Rikki-tikki-tavi from The Jungle Books, Volume two by Rudyard Kipling At the hole where he went in Red-Eye called to Wrinkle-Skin. Hear what little Red-Eye saith: ``Nag, come up and dance with death!'' Eye to eye and head to head, (Keep the measure, Nag.) This shall end when one is dead; (At thy pleasure, Nag.) Turn for turn and twist for twist- (Run and hide thee, Nag.) Hah! The hooded Death has missed! (Woe betide thee, Nag!) This is the story of the great war that Rikki-tikki-tavi fought single-handed, through the bath-rooms of the big bungalow in Segowlee cantonment. Darzee, the tailor-bird, helped him, and Chuchundra, the musk-rat, who never comes out into the middle of the floor, but always creeps round by the wall, gave him advice; but Rikki-tikki did the real fighting. He was a mongoose, rather like a little cat in his fur and his tail, but quite like a weasel in his head and his habits. His eyes and the end of his restless nose were pink; he could scratch himself anywhere he pleased, with any leg, front or back, that he chose to use; he could fluff up his tail till it looked like a bottle-brush, and his war-cry, as he scuttled through the long grass, was: ``Rikk-tikk-tikki-tikki-tchk!'' One day, a high summer flood washed him out of the burrow where he lived with his father and mother, and carried him, kicking and clucking, down a roadside ditch. He found a little wisp of grass floating there, and clung to it till he lost his senses. When he revived, he was lying in the hot sun on the middle of a garden path, very draggled indeed, and a small boy was saying: ``Here's a dead mongoose. Let's have a funeral.'' ``No,'' said his mother; ``let's take him in and dry him. Perhaps he isn't really dead.'' They took him into the house, and a big man picked him up between his finger and thumb, and said he was not dead but half choked; so they wrapped him in cotton-wool, and warmed him, and he opened his eyes and sneezed. ``Now,'' said the big man (he was an Englishman who had just moved into the bungalow); ``don't frighten him, and we'll see what he'll do.'' It is the hardest thing in the world to frighten a mongoose, because he is eaten up from nose to tail with curiosity. The motto of all the mongoose family is ``Run and find out''; and Rikki-tikki was a true mongoose. He looked at the cotton-wool, decided that it was not good to eat, ran all around the table, sat up and put his fur in order, scratched himself, and jumped on the small boy's shoulder. ``Don't be frightened, Teddy,'' said his father. ``That's his way of making friends.'' ``Ouch! He's tickling under my chin,'' said Teddy. Rikki-tikki looked down between the boy's collar and neck, snuffed at his ear, and climbed down to the floor, where he sat rubbing his nose. ``Good gracious,'' said Teddy's mother, ``and that's a wild creature! I suppose he's so tame because we've been kind to him.'' ``All mongooses are like that,'' said her husband. ``If Teddy doesn't pick him up by the tail, or try to put him in a cage, he'll run in and out of the house all day long. Let's give him something to eat.'' They gave him a little piece of raw meat. Rikki-tikki liked it immensely, and when it was finished he went out into the verandah and sat in the sunshine and fluffed up his fur to make it dry to the roots. Then he felt better. ``There are more things to find out about in this house,'' he said to himself, ``than all my family could find out in all their lives. I shall certainly stay and find out.'' He spent all that day roaming over the house. He nearly drowned himself in the bath-tubs, put his nose into the ink on a writing table, and burnt it on the end of the big man's cigar, for he climbed up in the big man's lap to see how writing was done. At nightfall he ran into Teddy's nursery to watch how kerosene-lamps were lighted, and when Teddy went to bed Rikki-tikki climbed up too; but he was a restless companion, because he had to get up and attend to every noise all through the night, and find out what made it. Teddy's mother and father ca
What is the heaviest breed of dog in the world on average	What Are the Heaviest Dog Breeds? What Are the Heaviest Dog Breeds? What Are the Heaviest Dog Breeds? The Behemoths of the Dog World So, you want a really big dog. Well, there are plenty of them, most of them in the mastiff family. Remember, before you buy one, they’re eating machines; they need lots of exercise; and they don’t live as long as smaller dogs, but it’s still a long-time commitment. Also, they all need extensive training and exercise, even the gentle giants. The Mastiffs Bernese Mountain Dog—His thick, double coat makes him very adaptable to cold weather. Originally, he pulled carts for farmers. Under all that fur is muscle. Weight: up to 110 pounds Height: up to 27 inches Life Span: 6 to 8 years Personality: Calm, gentle, good with children Grooming: Brush regularly Bullmastiff—He’s all muscle, but he’s agile too. Bred to guard estates from poachers, he remains a good guard dog for the family. He slobbers and snores, but he’s lovable. Weight: up to 130 Height: up to 27 inches Life Span: up to 10 years Personality: gentle giant, good with children Grooming: Doesn’t need much grooming or brushing Great Dane—The leaning tower of dog, the Great Dane loves to lean against humans, but training can end that. He’s not fully grown until he’s past one year old. Weight: up to 200 pounds Height: up to 36 inches Life Span: up to 10 years Personality: gentle giant; OK indoors, but he needs a lot of exercise. Grooming: Even though he’s smooth coated, he needs brushing because he does shed. Great Pyrenees—This massive bank of white likes any kind of weather, but especially cold weather. His double coat acts as his insulation. He loves the great outdoors and needs a large yard. Weight: up to 100 pounds Height: up to 32 inches Life Span: up to 10 years Personality: friendly with family, aloof with strangers Grooming: Lots of brushing; they shed the undercoat once a year Mastiff—This square, muscular giant is actually one of the gentle giants. One word of caution, however, he snores like a train. Not good for apartment living, he’ll do well with a big yard. Weight: 150 to 200 pounds Height: about 30 inches Life Span: up to 12 years Personality: gentle, loyal, good with children Grooming: He sheds, so lots of brushing even though he’s smooth-coated. Neapolitan Mastiff—His droopy face and body hide a lot of muscle. He’s not a graceful dog like some of the other big dogs, but he’s still impressive looking. Weight: up to 170 pounds Height: up to 31 inches Life Span: up to 10 years Personality: Very protective, but calm most of the time Grooming: Some brushing with a nonmetal brush Newfoundland—This guy can give Michael Phelps a run, or a swim, for his money. His thick coat protects him in the water. He can also haul carts. Weight: up to 150 pounds. Height: up to 28 inches Life Span: up to 10 years Personality: agreeable, loving, good family dog Grooming: This is one hirsute dog. Brush often. Keep bathing to a minimum because he needs the oils in his coat for protection. Saint Bernard—The slobbering, good-natured Saint Bernard really does save people in the snow and ice; his sense of smell is acute. The only thing is he doesn’t carry a little keg of brandy around his neck. Weight: up to 200 pounds Height: 25 to 28 inches Life Span: 8 to 10 years Personality: gentle giant; OK indoors, even a couch potato, if he gets enough exercise. Grooming: There are two types of Saint Bernard, the rough-coated and the smooth. Both need brushing and grooming. The Others Irish Wolfhound—There’s some question whether this is a dog or a small horse. He needs lots of walks, but not a lot of roughhousing until he’s older than two. He’s a sight hounds, so will chase small animals. He also needs a big yard and house. Weight: up to 150 Height: up to 34 inches. He can stand up to 7 feet. Life Span: up to 8 years Personality: Pleasant, good with children, loyal Grooming: Brush regularly Rottweiler—Rotties are smart, working dogs who function as service dogs, therapy dogs or police dogs. They’re also outgoing, loving companions. Weight: up to 130 pounds H
Which American president was so fat that he got jammed in his bath	President William Taft 1909 - 1913 27th President William Howard Taft was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 15, 1857. By time he was two he was "very large for his age." His mother thought you could never love your children too much. His father served as Attorney General for President Grant. William Howard Taft was his predecessors most trusted advisor. Whenever a situation became too difficult for lesser men to handle, it was Taft who was sent to "sit on the lid." William Taft attended Yale College (now Yale University). He graduated second in his class. He later attended the Cincinnati Law School and became a lawyer and a judge. Taft was the youngest judge in the state of Ohio. He married Nellie Herron on June 19, 1886. In 1900 President McKinley appointed Taft to the governorship of the Philippines. Some of the office he held were: Collector of internal revenue for President Arthur. Ohio superior court judge. He was only 29 at the time. President Harrison appointed him chief barister (lawyer)for the US government. The only office he ran for before the presidential election was for a "sitting judge." Governor General of the Philippines - the U.S. had acquired the islands from Spain. Secretary of War for President Teddy Roosevelt. Taft's Bathtub before it was installed. White House Photo. He won fifteen of the first seventeen cases he argued in front of the Supreme Court. When he first moved to Washington he lived only a few houses from Teddy Roosevelt. They use to walk to work together. Taft became President in 1908. He easily defeated Democrat William Jennings Bryan. It was Bryan's third attempt to be elected president. Taft had 321 electoral votes to Bryan's 162. William Taft's Vice President was James S. Sherman from 1909-1912. From 1912-1913 he did not have a Vice President. "Big Bill" was over 300 (332) pounds and 6'2". Needing a big bathtub, he had a 7' long 41" wide tub installed that could accommodate 4 normal-sized men. (He lost 150 pounds after leaving office.) The heaviest president at 332 pounds, Taft struggled all his adult life with a weight problem. He got stuck in the White House bathtub and had to have an oversized version brought in for his use. ( I couldn't verify that the story about him being stuck is true or not.) President Taft was the only ex-president to be a judge on the Supreme Court. He was appointed Chief Justice. He was the only president to head two branches of the federal government. Also, as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court he swore in Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover as U.S. Presidents. (Another first and only.) Taft lost the support of many African Americans due to the Brownsville Raid of 1906 and his failure to appoint Black Americans to government positions. However, in 1910 he appointed William Lewis as an assistant to the attorney general. He was the first African American to hold such a high level position in the government. President Taft was the first president to play golf. Taft said he liked golf because "you cannot permit yourself to think of anything else" while you are playing it. At that time golf was considered a rich man's sport. William Howard Taft was the first president to own a car at the White House (he had the White House stables converted into a 4-car garage), He was the first to throw out the first ball to begin the professional baseball season. He started the tradition of a president throwing out the first ball. Taft appointed Julia Lahrop, to head the Children's Bureau in 1912. She was the first woman to head a federal bureau. Taft appointed 6 Supreme Court justices during his four year term. New Mexico became a state on January 6, 1912 and Arizona became a state on February 14, 1912. Making Taft the first President of 48 states. ( Eisenhower was the first President of 50 states.) In 1912, Taft did not want to run for a second term. He was persuaded to run for what he called the "loneliest job in the world." During the campaign one of his advisors, Archie Butt died when the Titanic sunk. He and Teddy Roosevelt were close friends who were now running ag
What is the Beverley Hills Diet developed by Judy Mazel based on	Beverly Hills diet Beverly Hills diet Origins Judy Mazel says that she was always an overweight child, and beginning when she was nine years old, she went to see doctor after doctor trying to find out why she could not be thin. For 20 years she continued to struggle with her weight and was finally told by a doctor that she was destined to always be fat. Six months after this pronouncement, she went skiing and broke her leg. While she was recuperating, she read a book on nutrition that a friend had given her. From this she developed her ideas about how the body works and what is needed to lose weight and stay thin. Mazel reports that she used her new theories to lose 72 lb (29 kg), and has kept off the weight ever since. In 1981, she published her diet in a book The Beverley Hills Diet. The original book reportedly sold more than a million copies, and in 1996 Mazel published a revised and updated version of the diet called The New Beverly Hills Diet. Mazel has also written a cookbook designed to go with the diet and The New Beverly Hills Diet Skinny Little Companion, a slim volume designed to provide inspiration and tips to help dieters through their first 35 days on the diet. Description The Beverly Hills diet is a food combination diet. It is based on the idea that it is not what a person eats, or even how much food is eaten that causes a person to gain weight. Mazel believes the combinations in which foods are eaten and the order in which they are eaten causes weight gain. She says that eating foods in the wrong order can stop some foods from being digested, and it is the undigested foods that cause fat build-up. The groups into which Mazel divides foods are carbohydrates, proteins, fruits, and fats. She believes that fruit must be eaten alone and must be eaten before anything else is consumed during the day. She also says that for correct digestion, each type of fruit must be eaten alone. This means that if a dieter eats an orange, the dieter must wait at least one full hour before eating another type of fruit, such as a pear. If the dieter eats a different type of food, such as a protein, the dieter must wait until the next day to eat fruit again. On the Beverly Hills diet, protein and carbohydrates cannot be eaten together. Most dairy products go into the protein group for purposes of categorization. This means that dieters can drink milk with protein meals, but not with carbohydrate meals. Fat is allowed to be eaten with either group, but may not be eaten with fruit KEY TERMS Dietary supplement—A product, such as a vitamin, mineral, herb, amino acid, or enzyme, that is intended to be consumed in addition to an individual’s diet with the expectation that it will improve health. Mineral—An inorganic substance found in the earth that is necessary in small quantities for the body to maintain a health. Examples: zinc, copper, iron. Type 2 diabetes—sometime called adult-onset diabetes, this disease prevents the body from properly using glucose (sugar), but can often be controlled with diet and exercise. Vitamin—A nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to remain healthy but that the body cannot manufacture for itself and must acquire through diet. The order throughout the day in which food is eaten is very important on the Beverly Hills diet. Mazel says that each day fruit should be eaten first. After fruit, the carbohydrate group can be eaten. After carbohydrates comes food from the protein group. Once a dieter has changed food groups, he or she cannot eat from the previous groups again until the next day. Dieters must wait two hours between eating foods from different food groups. During the diet, Mazel says that dieters must not consume diet sodas or anything with artificial sweeteners. Because milk is considered a protein, the dieter is very limited in when it can be consumed. Unlike many other diets, alcohol is not as restricted on the Beverly Hills diet. Mazel categorizes most alcoholic drinks, such as beer, vodka, and rum, as carbohydrates, and says they must only be consumed with carbohydrates. Wine is cate
What redhead failed Weight Watchers at age 19, only to become its spokesperson 19 years later	CNN.com - Transcripts transcripts Sarah Ferguson Gives Tips on How to `Win the Weight Game' Aired January 11, 2000 - 9:00 p.m. ET THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. LARRY KING, HOST: Tonight, she's gone from storybook royal bride to working single mom -- Sarah, the duchess of York, joins me for the entire hour, and you can call her, too, next on LARRY KING LIVE. It's always a great pleasure to have her with us. Sorry, we can't be in the same studio, but she's in Washington; we're in Los Angeles. And there is the lovely Sarah Ferguson. The duchess of York is author of a new book called "Win the Weight Game." There you see its cover. The subtitle: "Successful Strategies for Living Well." Just published by Simon & Schuster. The book addresses how the female body undergoes changes over time, and successful strategies to deal with it. How did you learn these strategies, Sarah? SARAH FERGUSON, AUTHOR, "WIN THE WEIGHT GAME": Well firstly, hi, Larry. KING: Hi, dear. FERGUSON: And secondly... KING: Nice seeing you. FERGUSON: And secondly, do you think you could ask the cameras to not show my face on, because I'm looking straight at you, and there's a bit of delay. That's better. Now I can concentrate. KING: Good. I hate that, too. FERGUSON: You see, actually it's a bit of a put-off, isn't it, because we're slightly behind, aren't we? KING: We're about a half a second. FERGUSON: OK, never mind. KING: Back to the question. FERGUSON: Back to the question. The question is that I decided to make this book different, Larry, because it's about emotional eating, and it's about like, for example, when my mother died, I put on nine pounds, and I realized that I wasn't dealing with the death, I was comfort eating. And so I wrote it in book about what it is like if you open bank statement or you open a bill, and you start eating in order to compensate for the fears that might be in the bill or whatever else. KING: Do you think that's a common problem among people who are overweight, that they eat emotionally? FERGUSON: I do actually, and I think that's why this book hopefully will get out there and really tell people -- really help people to see if they can do something about changing their lives, because I do think under the stresses of everyday life, we really are -- we really do use food as a crutch to get us through our days. KING: Now, some people turn to drugs, some turn to alcohol, some turn to various concepts. Do you know why those who overeat overeat? FERGUSON: Well, in my particular case, which what I'm talking about, I used food as my escapism. It could have been drugs, or alcohol or anything else, but that was my escape route and my form of addiction. And it really is so punishing, because it's so mood altering and it really changes your everyday -- and I think food is so easy to get hold of. KING: Also, do you know it when you're doing it? In other words, do you know, hey, I'm eating now because my mother died? FERGUSON: No, not at all. Since I've been with Weight Watchers and the support of Weight Watchers, I now actually do understand about it, but it's taken an awful long time. And I used scenario of -- do you remember that James Stewart movie "Harvey"... KING: Sure. FERGUSON: ... when he always thinks he's got a friend, a big white rabbit? KING: Right. FERGUSON: Well, I always think that the way to deal with weight, or health, or fitness or whatever situation where you want to take control of your life is actually pretend you have yourself sitting on bed with you and you talk to yourself and say, you know, what do you want to change? What is it about you that you're not happy with when you look in the mirror? But really, I'm talking more from the health angle rather than I am about just food and fat issues. It's about really taking control here in the 2000 century -- century -- in the year 2000 is taking control and making your life better. KING: Do -- when you gain and lose weight a lot, do your emotions change, too, like do you ge
What did Buster Bloodvessel call the hotel he owned in Margate	Buster Bloodvessel rushed to hospital \| Daily Mail Online Next Buster Bloodvessel rushed to hospital Buster Bloodvessel, the roly-poly frontman of eighties band Bad Manners, is seriously ill in hospital after collapsing on stage during a gig in Italy, it has emerged. The 30-stone singer, real name Douglas Trendle, was performing his trademark energetic routine during a leg of his European tour last night when he was taken ill. He was taken to hospital in the northern Italian city of Perugia, where doctors diagnosed a strangulated hernia. While the 40-year-old is in urgent need of an operation, doctors are worried that because of his size he might not survive surgery. A spokesman for the singer said: 'He is very worried and wants to come home but the doctors have said they must operate. Unfortunately he is so big that any operation could be extremely dangerous.' Bloodvessel, whose band has had hits with Lip Up Fatty, Special Brew and Can Can, is married with two children, Charleigh, nine, and Trudi, six. Bad Manners was formed in 1979 and notched up a string of hits during the 1980s. Bloodvessel, who once owned a hotel in Margate, Kent, called Fatty Towers recently appeared in a TV commercial mocking his poor financial state.
What was the name of Tom Bombardils's horse in Lord of the Rings	Horse \| The One Wiki to Rule Them All \| Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Asfaloth was the horse of Glorfindel . He was a white horse whose pace was light and smooth but swift. Glorfindel rode Asfaloth using a saddle with stirrups and a headstall studded with jewels. On October 9, 3018 , Glorfindel left Rivendell riding Asfaloth in search of Frodo Baggins . The Elf-lord rode his horse down the Great East Road to the Last Bridge , where they encountered three Ringwraiths . They pursued the Ringwraiths westward and encountered two more before returning to pick up Frodo's trail. On October 18, they caught up to the hobbits and Aragorn , and Glorfindel set the wounded Frodo upon Asfaloth. As they approached the Ford of Bruinen on October 20, the Ringwraiths appeared. Asfaloth leaped forward, but Frodo reined the horse in, feeling a strange reluctance to flee. Then Glorfindel called out, "Noro lim, noro lim, Asfaloth!" and the horse ran swiftly down the Road, outpacing the steeds of the Ringwraiths. Asfaloth passed right in front of one of the Black Riders and then plunged into the waters of the Bruinen, carrying Frodo across the Ford to the edge of Rivendell. 'Ride on! Ride on!' cried Glorfindel, and then loud and clear he called to the horse in the elf-tongue: noro lim, noro lim, Asfaloth! Edit Bill is bought by Frodo Baggins and his companions in Bree , as they fled the Shire on their way to Rivendell . This was necessary as their own ponies had been stolen from the stables of The Prancing Pony inn, where they spent the night. Bill was purchased from Bill Ferny , who was in league with the spies who stole the other ponies. Ferny was a cruel man who tormented Bill, but after being purchased by the hobbits Bill became a much happier pony. He was given the name 'Bill' by Sam Gamgee shortly after the party left Bree. After arriving in Rivendell, Bill became acquainted with the elvish horses, and this influence resulted in a good deal of self-improvement. He left Rivendell a much wiser pony, not to mention healthier and happier. He accompanied the Fellowship of the Ring from Rivendell to the doors of Moria , but had to be left behind there because the company could not take a pony through the mines of Moria. All thought him killed by either the Watcher in the Water or wolves, but being a wise pony by this point, he managed to survive on his own and travelled back to Bree. There, he was nursed back to health at The Prancing Pony, until he eventually was joyfully reunited with Sam on his return journey to the Shire. Sam apparently took Bill back to Hobbiton for the rest of his life. In the trilogy of film adaptations of the Lord of the Rings by Peter Jackson , Bill only appears in The Fellowship of the Ring . Originally, a treatment in line with the books was going to be used: Bill would be presumed to have been killed by the Watcher in the Water, but then re-appear alive as a surprise at the end of The Return of the King. However, several producers objected to this because The Return of the King film adaptation would be released two years after The Fellowship of the Ring, and they didn't want the audience to be horrified and for two full years think that Bill had gruesomely died. As a result, in the final version Bill is seen being peacefully released from the Fellowship outside Moria, a significant amount of time before the Watcher in the Water attacks, with the implication that he will find his way home. Although this is the only time Bill the pony expressly appears in the films, Sam is riding a pony back into Hobbiton at the end of The Return of the King, and it could presumably be Bill. Edit In Peter Jackson 's movie version of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers , Aragorn rides a horse named Brego, apparently named after a king of the same name . The horse once belonged to Éowyn 's cousin, but during the war of the ring, the people of Rohan considered the horse half-mad. Aragorn however was able to calm him and had him set free saying that the horse had seen enough of war. Later after falling off a cliff after fighting Wargs
Doctor Herman Tarnower was responsible for which well known diet	Jean S. Harris, Killer of Scarsdale Diet Doctor, Dies at 89 - The New York Times The New York Times N.Y. / Region \|Headmistress, Jilted Lover, Killer, Then a Force for Good in Jail Search N.Y. / Region \| Jean S. Harris, 1923-2012 Headmistress, Jilted Lover, Killer, Then a Force for Good in Jail Continue reading the main story Photo Jean S. Harris, center, leaving the Westchester County Courthouse with one of her attorneys, Bonnie Steingart, in White Plains, N.Y., in 1981. Credit Joyce Dopkeen/The New York Times Jean S. Harris, the private-school headmistress whose 1981 trial for the murder of a prominent Scarsdale, N.Y., physician galvanized a nation with its story of vengeance by a woman scorned, died on Sunday at an assisted-living center in New Haven. She was 89. Her death was confirmed by her son James. For more than a year — from her arrest on March 10, 1980, to her sentencing for second-degree murder on March 20, 1981 — Mrs. Harris’s case was front-page news. The trial provided the fascination of a love triangle involving the cultivated headmistress of an exclusive girls’ school, a wealthy cardiologist whose book, “The Complete Scarsdale Medical Diet,” had been a best seller, and an attractive younger rival for his affection. If Mrs. Harris was to be believed, it was the story of an attempted suicide by a jilted woman that turned into the unintentional shooting of the man who had rejected her. But there was an underlying social debate that drew commentary from writers, sociologists and feminists and antifeminists alike. Mrs. Harris’s passionate defenders saw her plight as epitomizing the fragile position of an aging but fiercely independent woman who, because of limited options, was dependent on a man who mistreated her. Her detractors, who were just as ardent, suggested that such reasoning made it seem that it was the physician, Dr. Herman Tarnower, who was on trial. Continue reading the main story Mrs. Harris was sentenced to 15 years to life, and spent 12 of those years at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility in Westchester County, N.Y. But she managed to salvage that seemingly wasted period through a remarkable prison life. She counseled fellow female prisoners on how to take care of their children, and she set up a center where infants born to inmates can spend a year near their mothers. Then, after her release in 1993 following a grant of clemency by Gov. Mario M. Cuomo, she set up a foundation that raised millions of dollars for scholarships for children of women in prison in New York State. Advertisement Continue reading the main story She also lectured about her often incongruous experiences with inmates. “They looked at me as a rich white woman, even though some of the call girls earned six times what I did as a headmistress,” she told an interviewer. At the center of the murder case was Jean Struven Harris, a slight, blue-eyed blonde, then 56, who was a product of comfortable suburban homes and a Smith College education. Headstrong, articulate and ambitious, she was the headmistress of the Madeira School, a boarding school for affluent girls on a sprawling wooded campus in Virginia. At 10:56 on the night of March 10, 1980, the White Plains police received a telephone call from Dr. Tarnower’s secluded glass-and-brick house on a 6.8-acre estate in Purchase, N.Y. Lying in an upstairs bedroom dying of four bullet wounds was Dr. Tarnower, the 69-year-old founder of the Scarsdale Medical Group, whose diet book had sold three million copies. When the police arrived at the driveway, they came across Mrs. Harris, wearing tan slacks and a mink jacket, driving away. She contended that she was going to look for a phone booth to call the police. But officers found a .32-caliber gun in the glove compartment, and a detective later testified that she told him: “I did it. ... I’ve been through so much hell with him. He slept with every woman he could.” Dr. Tarnower and Mrs. Harris, the divorced mother of two grown sons and 13 years his junior, had been lovers for 14 years. But in the years before the shooting, the doc
In the Fatty Arbuckle murder case what was the name of the victim	The Trial of Fatty Arbuckle FATTY Wanda Felix Mack Sennett recalled meeting him: "A tremendous man skipped up the steps as lightly as Fred Astaire. He was tremendous, obese --- just plain fat. 'Name's Arbuckle,' he said, 'Roscoe Arbuckle. Call me Fatty! I'm with a stock company. I'm a funnyman and an acrobat. But I could do good in pictures. Whatcha think?' With no warning he went into a featherlight step, clapped his hands, and did a backward somersault as graceful as a girl tumbler." Adela Rogers St. Johns remembered the early days in Hollywood like this: "Everybody loved everybody. There were love affairs going on, and everybody had an excitement about the whole thing that I've never seen since. None of us knew even vaguely what we were doing. None of us knew what this picture business had come to; the greatest form of art and entertainment the world has ever known was put together there for awhile. It didn't last long but it was great, and here we were, right in the middle of the goldfish bowl, with everybody beginning to look at us." By 1921 Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle was one of the highest paid actor/directors in the motion picture business. But on September 5 of that year, during a weekend party he was throwing at the Saint Francis Hotel in San Francisco, the water in the goldfish bowl turned murky. Virginia Rappe (Rap-pay), a girl attending the party, ran screaming from a bedroom, took sick and died four days later. On September 17 Roscoe Arbuckle was arraigned in San Francisco charged with the rape and murder of Virginia Rappe. The legendary producer, Adolph Zukor (who footed the legal bill) tried to bring in the great trial lawyer, Earl Rogers, father of Adela, but Rogers was in ill health and couldn't take the case. Adela remembered her father speaking to her about Fatty's plight, "They will make it very tough on him, because of his weight. A man of that enormous fatness being charged with the rape of a young girl will prejudice them, even just the thought of it." Indeed, they made it very tough on the fat man. As Kevin Brownilow puts it in Hollywood: The Pioneers, "District Attorney Matthew Brady ... must have been beside himself. An intensely ambitious man, he planned to run for governor. Here presented to him in the most sensational terms, was the scandal of the century-an apparent open and shut case." The ambitious Mr. Brady had a very helpful ally in William Randolph Hearst --- the undisputed champion of yellow journalism. Early director, and friend of Arbuckle's, Viola Dana recalled, "Hearst was instrumental in wanting the motion picture industry in Northern California (i.e. San Francisco), and instead it settled in Southern California. I think that was part of his motive in crucifying Arbuckle." Hearst crucified Arbuckle for another reason --- circulation ... Hearst was gratified by the Arbuckle scandal; he said later that it had "sold more newspapers than any event since the sinking of the Lusitania." § § § The ugliest twist, one many people are unaware of, is that Arbuckle was completely innocent. He was set up by a venal woman named Maude Delmont, known as "Madame Black." Delmont would provide girls for parties and then have the girl claim she was raped by a prominent director or producer. Concerned about his career, the victim would submit to Delmont's request for money to keep the story out of the press. When Rappe died a few days after the party, from a condition unrelated to the events at the St. Francis Hotel, Delmont gave Fatty Arbuckle's name to the police. Arbuckle's wife stuck by him throughout the trial --- such was the public's scorn that she was shot at while entering the courthouse --- but the producers in Hollywood forbade his movie friends to testify on his behalf fearing that their careers would be besmirched and that the scandal would cut into profits. After two trials resulted in hung juries, Fatty was acquitted at the third, with a written apology from the jury --- an apology unprecedented in American justice. "Acquittal is not enough for Roscoe Arbuckle [they wrote]. We feel
In Australian slang what is a sanga	Dictionary of Australian Slang Dictionary of Australian Slang Aggro - abbreviation for aggravated, aggressive, aggression. Ankle biter - a small or young child. Arvo - afternoon. Av-a-go-yer-mug - a phrase used to encourage someone to put more effort into something. Aussie - an Australian. Beano / Beanfeast - a festivity, celebration. Beanie - a small close fitting knitted cap often with a pom pom on top. Big smoke - the city. Billabong - a waterhole. Billy - a container, usually makeshift, for boiling water or tea; a receptacle used for smoking marijuana. Bloke - a man. Bludger - a lazy person who evades responsibilities, often applied to one who collects the dole and doesn't try to find work. Blue - to fight, a dispute; depressed in spirits; a mistake; . Bluey - a nickname for a red-headed person; a breed of Australian work dog. Bonza - excellent, attractive, pleasing. Bottlo - a Bottle shop or Liquor store. Bush telegraph / bush wire - unofficial communication network by which rumours are spread. Bushwhacker - one who lives in the bush. Bushwacked - extremely fatigued or exhausted. Bush week - a fictitious week when country people come to town; a time of year when stupid things happen. Bushytailed - full of health and good spirits. Bust - to apprehend for an illegal activity; to go bankrupt; a police raid. Butt - the buttocks, bottom. Cockeyed - twisted or slanted to one side; foolish, absurd. Codger - a bloke, fellow, especially elderly and a little odd. Compo - compensation for injury; workers compensation. Corker - something striking or astonishing; something very good of its kind. Crapper - toilet. Crook - sick, disabled, bad inferior; a thief; to get angry. Crown Jewels - the testicles. Cut up - to cause distress to; to criticise severley. D Dag - a person with little or no dress sense, uncouth. Date - buttocks; a date roll is a roll of toilet paper. Dick stickers - mens brief style bathers. Digger - an Australian soldier, especially one who served in World War I. Ding - a dent or damaged section of a car, bike, surfboard, etc. Dinkum / dinki-di - true, honest, genuine. Down the road - term indicating distance but no particular distance, it could be a few hundred metres but may be a few hundred miles. Drongo - slow-witted or stupid person. Dunny - an outside toilet, lavatory. E Earbash - to talk incessantly, someone who talks too much. F Fair dinkum - real, genuine, true. Few sandwiches short of a picnic - slow witted, not all together. Footy - rugby league. Full as a boot - intoxicated. Full of it - someone is full of it if they are a liar. G G'day, gidday - a greeting meaning good day. Gee-whiz - an expression indicating astonishment. Get stuffed - go away. Get the shits - to become angry, upset or short tempered. Gnarly - difficult, awkward; terrific, excellent. Go a meal or drink - could eat a meal or have a drink. Go for broke - to risk all ones capital. Greenie - deprecatory term for an environmentalist. Grog / booze - alcohol. beer, spirits. Grommet - an idiot; a young surfer Grouse - very good. On a good lurk - on to a good thing. On ya mate - usually means well done but often used sarcastically. Open slather - free-for-all, anything goes. Oz - Australia. Piker - someone who doesn't want to do something especially within a group. Pissed - drunk. Pissed off - disgruntled, fed up. Plonk - any alcoholic liquor, especially cheap wine. Poddy-dodger - a cattle rustler, one who steals unbranded calves. Pollie / polly - a politician. Pommie / Pom - English person (usually whinging pom). Prawn - a shrimp. Pub - a hotel, short for public house. Usually taken to mean the bar or drinking area in a hotel. R Rack off - go away, get lost. Rag - a newspaper or a woman who sleeps around. Ratbag - rascal, rogue. Ripper / rip snorter - great, terrific. Roo - short for kangaroo. Sanga - a sandwich or sausage. Schooner - a large-sized (425ml) glass of beer. Scrub up - dress up. Seppo / Septic tank - an American (rhyming slang for yank). Servo - a petrol / service / gas station. Sheila - girl, woman. She'll be apples - all is
Which British super Middleweight champion announced his retirement in July 2015	Britain's former world champion Froch retires from boxing ring Britain's former world champion Froch retires from boxing ring Pin it Share British boxer Carl Froch attends a weigh-in at Wembley Arena in London on May 30, 2014 ahead of his super-middleweight rematch against Britain's George Groves (AFP Photo/Carl Court) More London (AFP) - Carl Froch, the British four-time world super-middleweight champion, announced his retirement from boxing on Tuesday at the age of 38. Froch, who was twice a winner of the WBC title and also a winner of the WBA and IBF belts during a highly successful career, admitted that he no longer had the desire to fight after spending over a year out of the ring. "I'm officially retired from Boxing. So much to say & so many people to thank. But for now, I just want to say THANK YOU to my amazing fans," Froch wrote on Twitter on Tuesday morning. "It wasn't an easy decision but it wasn't as difficult as people might think," the fighter from Nottingham went on to tell BBC Radio 5 live. "I turned 38 last week. My joints and bones are aching. If the desire was there, I could fight again but there's nothing motivating me. "I've got nothing left to prove and I'm bowing out at the top. "My legacy speaks for itself. I'm incredibly proud of what I have achieved in boxing but now is the right moment to hang up my gloves," added Froch, who will now become a boxing pundit on television. Nicknamed The Cobra, Froch won 33 of his 35 fights, with 24 of those coming by knockout. He defeated arch-rival George Groves in front of 80,000 people in a Wembley Stadium re-match which turned out to be his final fight in May of last year. An elbow injury forced him out of a planned March 28 bout against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in Las Vegas. At the time, Froch posted a photograph of his gloves hanging up on social media, sparking suggestions of a possible retirement. Froch thought then that he would rediscover his appetite but reached the conclusion it was time to step away from the ring. He vacated his IBF super-middleweight title in February as he continued to recover from the elbow injury that scuppered the Chavez Jr fight. That allowed another British fighter, James DeGale, to claim the vacant title by defeating Andre Dirrell in Boston in May. Reblog
Developed as a new town in 1963 which Shropshire town is named after a Scottish engineer	About Us \| Wrekin About Us Tweet The Wrekin parliamentary constituency forms a rural horseshoe around the east, north and west of the much more urban constituency of Telford, named after the Scottish engineer Thomas Telford. It is covered by two local government administrations, Telford & Wrekin Borough Council and Shropshire Unitary Authority. Telford began life in 1963 as Dawley New Town and then, in 1969, was enlarged to provide for relocation from Birmingham and the Black Country and renamed Telford. From a population of some 50,000 scattered among many villages and the market towns of Wellington & Newport and coal mining centres of Dawley and Oakengates, the new town population was projected to grow towards 240,000. It is currently 190,000. The land area of the Borough is nearly 80% rural and The Wrekin constituency is fortunate to be its steward, leaving the industrialised and heavily populated growth centre to Telford. Originally it was one constituency but was divided into two constituencies in the 1990s, and extended to include Newport, Shifnal and Albrighton. Landscape and History The Wrekin is characterised by contrasting and prominent beauty. In the southwest the pre-Cambrian volcanic rocks of the Wrekin hill, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, rises to over 400 metres (1,300 feet). To the north-east the Shropshire plain includes the Area of Special Landscape Character known as the Strine Levels. Interspersed between and around these features there is a tapestry of villages, farms and isolated settlements of huge historical interest. Economy Despite its agricultural focus, there are significantly large manufacturing and employment centres within its boundary. The Hortonwood Industrial Park is one such centre and although there is the obvious agricultural connection, Dairycrest has its factory in the north. GKN and BAE Systems are on the very edge of the urban conurbation. A little further to the east there is MOD Donnington. RAF Shawbury is home to MoD helicopter training and RAF Cosford has the aerospace museum in its campus. The Harper Adams agricultural University is at Edgmond. Parliamentary The first Conservative member of parliament to be elected to The Wrekin is Mark Pritchard, in 2005 with a majority of 900, this was increased to 9,000 at the 2010 general election. Local Government At the local level on the Borough Council Conservatives have consistently bucked the national trend. In 1995 there were just three swash-buckling Conservative councillors. In 1997 the numbers doubled and in 2000 rose to fourteen. In 2007 the Conservatives gained control as a minority administration and following 5 by-elections obtained a majority. In May 2011 Telford and Wrekin Borough Council reverted to Labour control, despite the highest Conservative turn out in the Council’s history.
Which role was played by Tim McInerny on TV's 'Blackadder IV'	Tim McInnerny \| The Blackadder Wiki \| Fandom powered by Wikia Episode count 19 Episodes + Pilot, 1 Special Tim McInnerny (born 18 September 1956) is an English actor. He is known for his role as Percy in The Black Adder and Blackadder II , and as Captain Darling in Blackadder Goes Forth . While he did not appear in Blackadder the Third as a regular cast member, a guest appearance in the series made him the only person other than Rowan Atkinson and Tony Robinson to appear in all four series of the show; he subsequently appeared in the one-off special Blackadder: Back & Forth . Biography
In Greek mythology what were the mythical sea nymphs called that tried to lure Ulysses onto the rocks	SIRENS (Seirenes) - Half-Bird Women of Greek Mythology Entwiner, Binder (seiraô) Odysseus and the Sirens, Athenian red-figure stamnos C5th B.C., British Museum THE SEIRENES (Sirens) were three monstrous sea-nymphs who lured sailors to their death with a bewitching song. They were formerly handmaidens of the goddess Persephone and when she was secretly abducted by Haides , Demeter gave them the bodies of birds to assist in the search. They eventually gave up and settled on the flowery island of Anthemoessa. The Seirenes were encountered by the Argonauts who passed by unharmed with the help of the poet Orpheus who drowned out their music with song. Odysseus later sailed by, bound tightly to the mast, while his men blocked their ears with wax. The Seirenes were so distressed to see a man hear their song and still escape that they threw themselves into the sea and drowned. The Seirenes were depicted as birds with either the heads or entire upper bodies of women. In mosaic art they were depicted with just bird legs. FAMILY OF THE SIRENS [1.1] AKHELOIOS & MELPOMENE (Apollodorus 1.18, 1.63, Lycophron 712, Hyginus Fabulae 141) [1.2] AKHELOIOS & TERPSIKHORE (Apollonius Rhodius 4.892, Nonnus Dionysiaca 13.313) [1.3] AKHELOIOS & STEROPE (Apollodorus 1.63) [1.4] AKHELOIOS (Pausanias 9.34.3, Ovid Metamorphoses 14.85) [2.1] GAIA (Euripides Helen 167) NAMES [1.1] THELXIOPE-THELXINOE, MOLPE, AGLAOPHONOS (Hesiod Catalogues Frag 47) [1.2] THELXIEPEIA, PEISINOE, AGLAOPE (Apollodorus E7.18) [1.3] THELXIEPEIA, PEISINOE, LIGEIA (Suidas 'Seirenas') [2.1] PARTHENOPE, LEUKOESIA (Strabo 5.4.7 & 6.1.1) [2.2] PARTHENOPE, LIGEIA, LEUKOSIA (Lycophron 712) ENCYCLOPEDIA SIRE′NES or SEIRE′NES (Seirênes), mythical beings who were believed to have the power of enchanting and charming, by their song, any one who heard them. When Odysseus, in his wanderings through the Mediterranean, came near the island on the lovely beach of which the Sirens were sitting, and endeavouring to allure him and his companions, he, on the advice of Circe, stuffed the ears of his companions with wax, and tied himself to the mast of his vessel, until he was so far off that he could no longer hear their song (Hom. Od. xii. 39, &c., 166, &c.). According to Homer, the island of the Sirens was situated between Aeaea and the rock of Scylla, near the south-western coast of Italy. Homer says nothing of their number, but later writers mention both their names and number some state that they were two, Aglaopheme and Thelxiepeia (Eustath. ad Hom. p. 1709); and others, that there were three, Peisinoë, Aglaope, and Thelxiepeia (Tzetz. ad Lycoph. 712), or Parthenope, Ligeia, and Leucosia (Eustath. l. c. ; Strab. v. pp. 246, 252; Serv. ad Virg. Georg. iv. 562). They are called daughters of Phorcus (Plut. Sympos. ix. 14), of Achelous and Sterope (Apollod. i. 7. § 10), of Terpsichore (Apollon. Rhod. iv. 893), of Melpomene (Apollod. i. 3. § 4), of Calliope (Serv. ad Aen. v. 364), or of Gaea (Eurip. Hel. 168). Their place of abode is likewise different in the different traditions, for some place them on cape Pelorum others in the island of Anthemusa, and others again in the Sirenusian islands near Paestum, or in Capreae (Strab. i. p. 22; Eustath. ad Hom. p. 1709; Serv. l.c.). The Sirens are also connected with the legends about the Argonauts and the rape of Persephone. When the Argonauts, it is said. passed by the Sirens, the latter began to sing, but in vain, for Orpheus rivalled and surpassed them ; and as it had been decreed that they should live only till some one hearing their song should pass by unmoved, they threw themselves into the sea, and were metamorphosed into rocks. Some writers connected the self-destruction of the Sirens with the story of Orpheus and the Argonauts, and others With that of Odysseus (Strab. v. p. 252; Orph. Arg. 1284; Apollod. i. 9. § 25; Hygin. Fab. 141). Late poets represent them as provided with wings, which they are said to have received at their own request, in order to be able to search after Persephone (Ov. Met. v. 552), or as a punishment from Demeter for
Complete the proverb, little strokes fell	Proverbs exemplified, and illustrated by pictures from real life. Teaching morality and a knowledge of the world; with prints. Designed as a succession-book to Æsop's Fables.: Proverbs exemplified, and illustrated by pictures from real life. Teaching morality and a knowledge of the world; with prints. Designed as a succession-book to Æsop's Fables.: Trusler, John, 1735-1820. Little strokes fell Great oaks. [illustration] WE are here taught, not to be discouraged at the greatness of any enterprise, for, Faint Heart never won fair Lady. Time and Patience overcometh all things; and wonderful things have been effected by perseverance. A man, with a journey of a hundred miles before him, thinks he Page 182 never get through it.—Most assuredly he will not, if he never sets out;—but let him make the attempt, and every step he advances, he will find himself nearer to his journey's end. So is it in all we un\|dertake.—Every thing is not to be done at once; but, by degrees, we shall obtain our object. It is not in the power of any man to cut down a large tree, at one stroke of an axe; but let him repeat those strokes, and he will accomplish his purpose. So with the stone-cutters before us. What more hard than stone, and what less easy to be cut? Stone can be sawn through by degrees, and chizelled into any form we please. Bridges have been built by laying stone upon stone; and the most stupendous piles have been raised, and have given way to the arm of man. Flints have been worn by the feet of pismires; and the paths of ants are easily discovered. The greatest number is made up of units; and the wa\|ters of the sea, are made up with drops. The hardest stone has been hollowed out by drops of water continually falling on it. Plutarch tells a story of Sertorius, to this pur\|pose. To persuade his soldiers, that understanding was more available than strength, he caused two horses, with long tails, to be brought out; the one Page 183 poor and lean, the other lusty and strong. To the weak horse, he sets a stout, strong, young man, and to the strong horse, a little, weak fellow; each was to pull off his horse's tail. The young man, catch\|ing all the tail at once in his hands, began to tug with all his strength, labouring and sweating to little purpose, till at last, being tired, he gave it up: whereas, the weak man, with more under\|standing, pulled his horse's tail, hair by hair, and thus, by perseverance, in a little time, got off the whole tail, without much labour; for, according to the Italian proverb, Feather by Feather, the Goose is plucked. In short, the meaning of the Proverb is, that assiduity overcomes all difficulty. In another sense, it teaches us, that Light Gains make a Heavy Purse; that is, those who sell for small profit, vend more commodities, and make quicker returns of their money, than those who are covetous of gain, and sell their goods at a dearer rate. Indeed, those who sell dear, are likely to be losers in another way; their goods remain long on hand, and frequently spoil and grow out of fashion. Under this sense of the Proverb, we are taught, likewise, to save our money, for, as Little and osten fills the Purse, he who begins to save, will Page 184 soon find himself rich. As Rome was not built in a Day, so a great estate is not acquired in a few hours; but, Every Little makes a Mickle; and great things rise from small beginnings. In a religious sense, we learn from the scene before us, that perseverance in well-doing, is the way to be saved. No man can lay siege to Hea\|ven and take it by violence: but if he pursues the path that leads to it, and holds out to the end, he will then be within reach, and may lay hold of the crown of life. In a word, whatever object we may have in view, let us keep our eyes fixed upon it, make use of the means that are in our power to obtain it, persevere in those means, never be discouraged, or give the point up, and we shall gradually accom\|plish our aim.—Few difficulties are so great as not to be overcome; for Little strokes fell Great oaks.

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