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Which king of England was the bastard son of a tanner's daughter | The Chant Family History of England A Dorset Family Heritage - Chant Family 1426-2005 ORIGIN OF THE NAME By Michael Cheeseman 2005 The origins of the Chant surname, like most names, is shrouded in the mists of time. Surnames before the Norman Conquest of 1066 were rare in England, having been brought from mainland Europe by the Normans when William the Conquerer invaded their shores. One suggested origin of the surname of Chant, was that it derived from the "Old French" word "Chante" , a name given to a singer. No one can be one hundred percent certain of the true origin of any surname, when it was first used or what it�s exact significance and meaning was. Surnames evolved over several hundred years ago. The study of the origins of surnames is a difficult one and various books on the subject will provide different, though most times, similar descriptions on a surnames original usage. Occupational surnames originally denoted the actual occupation followed by a individual. At what period they became hereditary is a difficult problem. Many of the occupational names were descriptive and could be varied. In the middle ages, at least among the christian population, people did not usually pursue specialized occupations to the extent that we do today, and they would, in fact, turn their hand to what needed to be done, particularly those living in a house, mansion or on farms and smallholdings. The "Chant" name it appears, was brought to England in the wake of the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name Cante (without surname), was listed as a tenant of the Domesday Book in 1086. In 1086 the compilation of the Domesday Book had been ordered by William the Conqueror(1027-87), King of England from 1066. William the 6th Duke of Normandy and King of England was born in Failaise in France, the bastard son of Robert, Duke of Normandy, by Arlette a tanners daughter. William the Conqueror was my 30x great grandfather via his decendant King Edward 1 (longshanks) son Thomas De Brotherton Plantagenent's decendant - John Howard Duke of Norfolk. On the death of William's father in 1035, the Norman's, descendants of Viking warrior clans from Denmark and further north, accepted William as the 6th Duke of Normandy. The Norman Dukedom was seperate from France but acted as a vassel state to the French King after the Vikings settled there years earlier and had agreed to a treaty with the French. England had at one time been under the control of the Viking/English King Canute around 1016 and so when Edward the Confessor, King of England died in 1066, William used this fact as well as the fact his grandfather's sister had married a Anglo Saxon King of England as an excuse to invaded England. In Autumn 1066 Anglo Saxon King Harold was killed at the Battle of Hastings and so ended 500 years of Anglosaxon Rule. English Government under William I assumed a more federal aspect, the king as federal in chief now held all title to land. Under his rule England was split up into administrative areas centered around the Manor which was given out by William as grants, mostly these going to his supporters and soldiers from the conquest of 1066. All local affairs were controlled from the Manor, the Lord of the Manor owned all Land in his Grant, the majority of the population becoming tenent farmers or servants of the Lord. Though he owned his land outright the Lord of the Manor was still required to pay homage and taxes to the King and was to support him at anytime when called upon, supplying arms and men at time of War. Sherborne - home to my Chant ancestors and burial place of two Saxon Kings, brothers of my ancestor Anglo Saxon King Alfred the Great. A centre for religion in the region by 1066 and former religious centre of the West Saxon Kingdom. Early records mention Cante in the Doomsday Book of 1086, A Richard Cante in 1327 in the County of Suffolk. Roger Caint was documented in Yorkshire in 1359. Agnes Chauntor of Yorkshire was listed in the Poll Tax of 1379. William Chaunt in 1426 in Some |
Which 19th Century poet and author popularised the limerick format | Limerick Poem| Definition, Forms, Types, Poem Examples A limerick can be defined as, “A five-line poem written with one couplet and one triplet”. OR “Often referred to as nonsense poetry, Limericks are types of poems that are meant to be amusing, humorous and comical in nature and tonality; though the comedy can at times be obscene & raunchy in nature as well”. Figurative Devices Used in Limericks Figurative devices such as hyperbole, onomatopoeia, idioms, puns, and the kike are used to write down limerick poems. The last line of a good limerick poem typically contains the “punch line” or "heart of the joke." History and Origin The form of limerick poetry is originally derived from England as of the early years of the 18th century. It was popularized by Edward Lear in the 19th century, although he did not use the term in direct reference for this kind of poetry. While the general consensus is that the term Limerick is derived from the Irish City of Limerick, many English and American authors around the same era claim to have coined the term; yet the popular opinion favors the Irishman. Rhyming Format of a Limerick Poem A standard limerick poem consists of a stanza of five lines, with the first, second and fifth usually rhyming with one another and having three feet of three syllables each. The shorter third and fourth lines also rhyme with each other, but have only two feet of three syllables each. The defining "foot" of a limerick’s meter is usually the anapaest, (ta-ta-TUM), but limericks are also considered amphibrachic (ta-TUM-ta). Characteristics of a Limerick The following characteristics define what is a Limerick poem: A Limerick poem will always have 5 lines to it; no more, no less. And these are usually very short sentenced lines; nothing too elaborate; only a witty twist of words Off these 5 lines, lines # 1, 2 and 5 should always end in words that rhyme with each other Consequently, lines # 3 and 4 should always end in words that rhyme with one another. However, the ending words for lines 3 and 4 must have a different sound than the words than end lines # 1, 2 and 5. Usually most writers will reinforce the rhyming rule by asking you to follow the ‘aabba’ rule. To make it a little more engaging, simply go with the “DA DA DI DI DA” flow i.e. ending words for lines 3 & 4 rhyme with each other, and likewise the last words for the 3 other remaining lines should rhyme with each other as well. The essence of a Limerick poem is written in the last line i.e. Line # 5 contains the punch line (the most humorous or jokey) part of the whole poem. The easiest way to remember the above mentioned rules are; there are 5 rules to the 5-lined Limerick poem; as simple as that. Famous Limerick Poems While you will come across many limericks that are acclaimed, one of the more popular and well-known classic Limericks goes like: There was a young rustic named Mallory, who drew but a very small salary, When he went to the show, his purse made him go to a seat in the uppermost gallery Notice how the words end up rhyming in lines # 1, 2, 5 and lines # 3, 4. While the history of limericks remains a point of debate till this day, the above written Limerick is one of the most primitive uses of this form of poetry from a newspaper published in New Brunswick during 1880. Examples of Limericks – Limericks for Kids, and Funny Limerick Example (1) There once was an old man from Peru His poor llamas came down with the flu In the valley he passed All the people who gasped At the beast that was uttering "moo" Example (2) There was an old man from Peru, who dreamed he was eating his shoe He awoke in the night with a terrible fright and found out that it was quite true Types of Limerick Poems Limerick poetry is typically used for fun and entertaining events and comprise of the following kind of commonly crafted poems: Dirty limerick |
Which international and somewhat secretive organization refers to God as the Great Architect of the Universe | Religious Counterfeits -Spiritual insights into the dangers of the New Age and the New World Order. Email the Author The Freemasonry Organization refers to God as " Great Architect Of The Universe " or the G.A.O.T.U. This particular idea about God has been around long before the Freemasons formally chose to call him that. But the question is: What exactly does it mean when the call God " The Great Architect "? We need then to read some of their Masonic literature to find out!consectetuer. THE UNIVERSAL GOD OF MASONRY In Masonry, the "Great Architect Of The Universe ", who is the Masonic God has some of the attributes of the God of the Bible, such as infinity, eternity, and omnipotence. However, the Masonic God does not have any qualities such as mercy, love, and benevolence. "Coils Masonic Encyclopedia", Henry Coils, page 516, 517 says: "Men have decided whether they want a God like the ancient Hebrew Yahweh, a partisan tribal God, with whom they can talk and argue and from whom they can hide if necessary, or a boundless, eternal, universal undenominational, and international, divine spirit, so vastly removed from the speck called man, that he cannot be known, named, or approached. So soon as man begins to laud his God and endow him with the most perfect human attributes such as justice, mercy, beneficence, etc., the Divine Essence is depreciated and despoiled. The Masonic test (for admission) is a Supreme Being, and any qualification added is an innovation and distortion." Here the Biblical God is being rejected as an inferior concept of God, while the universal God of Masonry is extolled. Masonry teaches also that God is unapproachable, but the Bible tells of God as being able to be approached by man, through Jesus Christ. The Masonic God is said to be "incapable of anger", pg. 718, Morals and Dogma, Albert Pike. But the Bible tells us that God is angry at sin and also loving and merciful to those who repent. This "Great Architect Of The Universe " that the Freemasons worship is just like the "Universal It" or "Force" that the New Age Religion believes in. That is because the New Age Movement is just one of the many vehicles through which Satan works to bring in his evil pantheistic ideas to the people, and he is enjoying great success! THE G.A.O.T.U. -THE GOD OF NATURE Now let me prove to you that the God of Freemasonry is the pantheistic God of Nature. Former Mason Edmond Ronayne stated: "Freemasonry 'carefully excludes' the Lord Jesus Christ from the lodge and chapter, repudiates His mediatorship, rejects his atonement, denies and disowns His gospel, frowns upon his religion and his church, ignores the Holy Spirit, and sets up for itself a spiritual empire, a religious theocracy, at the head of which it places the G.A.O.T.U. -the god of nature- and from which the only living true God is expelled by resolution." Former Mason- Edmond Ronayne, The Master's Carpet or Masonry and Baal-Worship-Identical, pg. 87 Masonic writer, J.S.M. Ward tells us: "THE UNKNOWN PANTHEISTIC DEITY HINTED AT IN MASONRY is a matter of vital importance, both to those who desire to know what Freemasonry teaches, and also to those who hope by means of hints in our present ritual to rediscover something of our past history. It (the Masonic Supreme Being) IS DISTINCTLY PANTHEISTIC rather than Monotheistic." Ward, Freemasonry and the Ancient Gods, pg. 44, 46, 61 One Masonic writer (Order of the Eastern Star for Women) explains about their Masonic Pantheistic God: "(God)... That invisible power which all know does exist, but understood by many different names, such as God, Spirit, Supreme Being, Intelligence, Mind, Energy, Nature and so forth." Mary Ann Slipper, The Symbolism of the Eastern Star, Page 35, 36 Wagner, Freemasonry: an Interpretation, pg. 286, 309, 310: "In its doctrines concerning the divine eminence Freemasonry is dedicated pantheistic, partaking of the various shades of that view of the divine God 'The Great Architect Of The Universe ' is the great soul of the universe and the universe is the garment in whic |
What was Lord Baden-Powell's first name | Lord Baden Powell biography -Biography Online Lord Baden Powell Biography Lord Baden Powell (1857-1941) was a British general and founder of the modern Scouting movement. He studied at Charterhouse school and served in the British army from 1876 -1910. He became a national hero during the Boer war of 1899-1900 when, with a small garrison, he commanded the defence of Mafeking. It was during the Boer war that Baden Powell wrote down a guide to Scouting. Initially meant for military purposes, after the war he felt it could be used as a focus for young boys to give them more meaning in life. First Scout Camp and Foundation of Scouting Movement In August 1907, Baden Powell organised a trial scouting camp to be made up of 20 boys from a diverse social background. They spent a week on Brownsea island and it proved to be a great success. From this initial starting point, the scouting movement soon blossomed and within a few years had become a national institution. In 1910, a parallel organisation The Girl Guides was founded, and later run by his sister. The Scouting movement also became an international phenomena with scouting groups forming around the world. Unfortunately, the First World War temporarily destroyed much of this international feeling; instead the Scouts used much of their training in the trenches on the Western Front. However, in 1920, two years after the end of the First World War, an international scouting convention was held in Olympia where Baden Powell was declared Chief Scout. He retired from the Scouting movement in 1937, in his last letter to the Scouts, he wrote “I have had a most happy life and I want each one of you to have a happy life too. I believe that God put us in this jolly world to be happy and enjoy life. Happiness does not come from being rich, nor merely being successful in your career, nor by self-indulgence.” – Lord Baden Powell Personal Life of Baden Powell Baden Powell met his future wife, Olave St Clair Soames, on the ocean liner, Arcadian, in 1912. She was 23, he was 55. The marriage gained a lot of media publicity due to the high profile nature of Baden Powell. They were married in secret and later had three children. Baden Powell also held some pro fascist sympathies. He read Mein Kampf in 1939 and said there were some good ideas in it. He also admired the Italian dictator Mussolini. It is said his fascism was rooted in a deep anti communist bias. His scouting movement was also black listed by Hitler and the Nazi party. In Nazi Germany, the Scouts was listed as a ‘dangerous spy organisation’. Legacy of Baden Powell In 2007, during the centenary of Scouting it was estimated that their were 38 million members of the Scouts and Guides in over 216 countries. “Try and leave this world a little better than you found it and when your turn comes to die, you can die happy in feeling that at any rate you have not wasted your time but have done your best. ‘Be Prepared’ in this way, to live happy and to die happy — stick to your Scout Promise always — even after you have ceased to be a boy — and God help you to do it.” – Baden Powell. After retirement, in 1938, he returned to Africa where he lived at Nyeri, Kenya. He died in 1941 at the age of 83. On January 8th, 1941, at 83 years. He was buried in Nyeri in sight of Mount Kenya. On his head stone are the words “Robert Baden-Powell, Chief Scout of the World” surmounted by the Boy Scout and Girl Guide Badges. Citation : Pettinger, Tejvan . “Biography of Lord Baden Powell”, Oxford, www.biographyonline.net , 2nd Jun. 2009 Scouting for Boys by Lord Baden Powell |
What are the cowboys of the South American pampas called | The cowboys of Argentina: GAUCHOS | Coordinating Accessories » The cowboys of Argentina: GAUCHOS The word gaucho could be described as a loose equivalent to the North American “cowboy”. Gaucho is a term commonly used to describe residents of the South American pampas, chacos, or Patagonian grasslands, found principally in parts of Argentina. The term often connotes the 19th century more than the present day, when gauchos made up the majority of the rural population, herding cattle on the vast estancias, and practicing hunting as their main economic activities. The gaucho plays an important symbolic role in the nationalist feelings of this region. The epic poem Martín Fierro by José Hernández used the gaucho as a symbol against corruption and of Argentine national tradition, pitted against Europeanizing tendencies. Martín Fierro, the hero of the poem, is drafted into the Argentine military for a border war, deserts, and becomes an outlaw and fugitive. The image of the free gaucho is often contrasted to the slaves who worked the northern Brazilian lands. Clothing of the gauchos: LAS PILCHAS All gaucho clothing is usually called pilcha. The typical gaucho dress has the imprint of the Andalusian horse rider with a poncho (large cloak or cape cut like a blanket with a slit in the center for the head), a facón (large knife), a whip and baggy pants called bombachas, held with a belt with a strip of woven wool usually with a decoration called guarda pampa for everyday use and a wide leather belt adorned with silver coins for special occasions, and a chiripá (cloth tied around his waist like a diaper). One of the functions of the chiripá was to protect the gaucho from the cold (the cold was called many times with the Quechua word: “chiri). According to their economics or labor, this ornament used to have luxury features, including coins or inlaid with silver and gold figures. Their torsos were covered with the poncho, which originated in northern Argentina and is also common in other parts of the Americas, and was often made of vicuña or from the hair of the guanaco belly. The gaucho used to ride with botas de potro (horse boots) that had no heels and were open at the ends, so that the toes were uncovered. Leather boots with heels (botas fuertes or strong boots) were expensive, although most of the Gauchos saved money for them and show them off in the Patron Festivities, holidays and in the dances. They were called “patriotic boots” because they were the same ones used by the soldiers. The northern Argentine gaucho boots often have folds that resemble bellows, i.e. leather legs “cordoned off” as a way of defending the forest and possible snake bites. These boots often have espuelas (spurs) attached to them, highlighting the large silver spurs called “Nazarene” (so called because their huge pricks remotely reminiscent to the crown of thorns with which, according to the Gospels, Jesus from Nazareth was tortured). A strong Basque immigration occurred in the second half of the 19th and first half of the 20th century which spread the use of a black beret and the chambergo (a dark hat of medium wings) and “alpargatas” (the originals “TOMS”) among the gauchos. I designed an outfit for a women inspired by the gaucho’s clothing. – The poncho is made out of vicuña, loosely woven and dyed in a rich red. It has a wide stripe of raw leather at one of the ends adorned with chains and a horse shoe with a horse head in the middle, all made out of alpaca, a white metal traditional of Argentina. – The loose pants are knee length and have a woven cuff with “guarda pampa” design, as well as a high and wide belted waist. – The raw leather boots are knee length with details of “fuelle” (bellows) at the top, uncovered toes and chain detail interlacing from the top to the vamp, inspired by the “botas de potro”. – I also designed a necklace out of a silver “espuela” (spurs). – A simple vest completes the outfit, inspired by the evolution of the garment at the beginning of the century. |
Where was Napoleon exiled to after Waterloo | Battle of Waterloo - British History - HISTORY.com Battle of Waterloo A+E Networks Introduction The Battle of Waterloo, which took place in Belgium on June 18, 1815, marked the final defeat of French military leader and emperor Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), who conquered much of continental Europe in the early 19th century. Napoleon rose through the ranks of the French army during the French Revolution (1789-1799), seized control of the French government in 1799 and became emperor in 1804. Through a series of wars, he expanded his empire across western and central Europe. However, a disastrous invasion of Russia in 1812, coupled with other defeats, led to his abdication and exile in 1814. He returned to France in 1815 and briefly resumed power. The Battle of Waterloo, in which Napoleon’s forces were defeated by the British and Prussians, signaled the end of his reign and the end of France’s domination in Europe. After Waterloo, Napoleon abdicated and later died in exile. Google Napoleon’s Rise to Power Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August 15, 1769, in Ajaccio, on the Mediterranean island of Corsica. The year before his birth, France acquired Corsica from the city-state of Genoa, Italy. Although Napoleon’s parents were members of the minor Corsican nobility, his family was not wealthy. Did You Know? Today, the expression that someone has “met his Waterloo” means the person has suffered a decisive or final defeat or setback. After graduating from a French military academy in 1785, Napoleon joined an artillery regiment of the French army. The French Revolution began in 1789, and within three years revolutionaries had overthrown the monarchy and proclaimed a French republic. During the decade-long revolution, Napoleon rose rapidly through the ranks of the military and proved himself a talented and daring leader. After seizing political power in France in a 1799 coup d’état, he was given the title of first consul and became France’s leading political figure. In 1804, he crowned himself the emperor of France in a lavish ceremony. Under Napoleon, France engaged in a successful series of battles against various coalitions of European nations, and the French empire expanded across much of western and central continental Europe. Napoleon’s Abdication and Return In 1812, Napoleon led a disastrous invasion of Russia in which his army was forced to retreat and suffered massive casualties. At the same time, the Spanish and Portuguese, with assistance from the British, drove Napoleon’s forces from the Iberian Peninsula in the Peninsular War (1808-1814). In the 1813 Battle of Leipzig , also known as the Battle of Nations, Napoleon’s army was defeated by a coalition that included Austrian, Prussian, Russian and Swedish troops. Afterward, Napoleon retreated to France, where in March 1814 coalition forces captured Paris. On April 6, 1814, Napoleon, then in his mid-40s, was forced to abdicate the throne. With the Treaty of Fontainebleau, he was exiled to Elba, a Mediterranean island off the coast of Italy. Less than a year later, on February 26, 1815, Napoleon escaped Elba and sailed to the French mainland with a group of more than 1,000 supporters. On March 20, he returned to Paris, where he was welcomed by cheering crowds. The new king, Louis XVIII (1755-1824), fled, and Napoleon embarked on what came to be known as his Hundred Days campaign. Napoleon Marches on Belgium Upon Napoleon’s return to France, a coalition of allies–the Austrians, British, Prussians and Russians–who considered the French emperor an enemy began to prepare for war. Napoleon raised a new army and planned to strike preemptively, defeating the allied forces one by one before they could launch a united attack against him. In June 1815, Napoleon’s forces marched into Belgium, where separate armies of British and Prussian troops were camped. At the Battle of Ligny, on June 16, Napoleon defeated the Prussians under the command of Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher (1742-1819). However, the French were unable to totally destroy the Prussian army. The Battle of Waterloo Two d |
Who was the only woman in Edward Heath's first cabinet | Edward Heath: abuse inquiry must unravel a solitary, private man | Politics | The Guardian Edward Heath Edward Heath: abuse inquiry must unravel a solitary, private man Liberal Tory, renowned variously for his pro-European stance, his intellect, the miners’ clash and scorn for Thatcher, was, off duty, a generous host – but still aloof to many Edward Heath pictured at his home in Salisbury, Wiltshire, in 1999. Photograph: Mike Lawn//Rex Shutterstock Tuesday 4 August 2015 14.56 EDT Last modified on Tuesday 19 July 2016 09.22 EDT Close This article is 1 year old Edward Heath was a proud and solitary man who found intimacy of any sort difficult and threw his intellectual energy into hard work, his romantic leanings into classical music. He was admired more than he was loved, but he was also loathed by many who never met him as the unbending “traitor” who took Britain into Europe. This week’s assault on his memory will please some. The clever son of working-class parents living in east Kent (his mother had been a housemaid), Heath rose via a scholarship to Balliol college, Oxford (“effortless superiority”) , and a brush –quite literally – with Hitler to become Churchill’s last deputy chief whip. Fifteen years on from that he became the first Conservative prime minister hailing from such an early-life unprivileged background. Fifty years ago, as the patrician ascendancy over the Tory machine finally crumbled, his was a remarkable achievement. But it was not crowned with glory. As PM, from 1970 to his ejection during yet another mishandled confrontation with militant miners in 1974, Heath negotiated “common market” entry on 1 January 1973, a goal that had defeated the two Harolds, Macmillan and Wilson. But even then there were allegations, fanned by Labour at the time, that Britain would be abandoning its sovereignty and 1,000-year unconquered independence. Heath lacked the charisma or popular appeal to secure a lasting consensus, leaving schisms which have divided his party and the country ever since. In May Nigel Farage, Ukip’s leader, contested South Thanet, which includes Broadstairs, where a blue plaque marks Heath’s membership of the town yacht club. But Heath was more than Mr Europe or “Grocer Heath”, the man with the strangely strangled vowels, much mocked for decades by the public schoolboys at Private Eye. He was in many ways a liberal Tory, the leader who admitted thousands of Ugandan refugees (as Labour had not), who raised the school leaving age to 16, who backed off marketisation of the economy when the jobless total rose (he nationalised and saved Rolls-Royce). He sacked Enoch Powell from the shadow cabinet for his racist “rivers of blood “ speech in 1968. Ted Heath, sex abuse claims and child protection | Letters Read more At Oxford where he was active in Tory politics he had joined the famous byelection rebellion against Neville Chamberlain’s policy of appeasing Hitler in the hope of peace. Heath knew otherwise. On a highflyer’s visit to Nazi Germany the student Ted, seated on the end of a row, would later tell visitors that the Fuhrer passed so close him on entering the Nuremburg stadium “ that his sleeve brushed mine”. Colonel Heath was next in Germany in a tank where other officers teased him for his fastidious refusal to help drink the wine cellars they had “liberated” on the way. Those who knew him well, by his standards, usually felt he had sacrificed the pleasures that might have come his way for politics. Those observers included Kay Raven, the Kent doctor’s daughter who eventually gave up waiting and married someone else. Thereafter Heath kept her photo by his bedside. Elected a Kent MP in 1950, when the Communist vote was larger than his initial majority, he rose rapidly and, as Anthony Eden’s chief whip, was credited with keeping the Tories more or less united after the 1956 debacle of Suez. Later he would be a vociferous opponent of the two Iraq wars. He visited Saddam Hussein in Baghdad in 1991 to try and find a solution.. He was as certain he was right, as he had been against Chamberlain. By then |
Perdita 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 |
Leofric the husband of Lady Godiva was the Earl of where | Leofric | Coventry's Lady Godiva story Coventry's Lady Godiva story WARNING: contains nudity, voyeurism, horses, tax, royalty and religion - it's the journalist's dream story. Leofric Leofric Leofric, Lady Godiva’s husband, was Earl of Mercia and Lord of Coventry and was one of the most powerful men in the country at the time. He was ruthless at collecting taxes, funding major civic building works as well as raising funds for King Canute. Prior to his conversion to Christianity he often attacked the Church. His first known religious act came in 1043 when he founded a Benedictine house for an Abbott and 24 monks on the site of St Osburg’s Nunnery in Coventry, which had been destroyed by Danes in 1016. This later became the Cathedral of St Mary. Ranulf Higden’s Polychronicon – circa 1257 – backed up by an inquiry made in the reign of Edward I – 1272-1307 – confirmed that Leofric stopped collecting all taxes except for those on horses. Leofric’s power was part of the reason why Canute’s son and heirs failed to keep their father’s grip on northern Europe after Canute’s death. Leofric died in 1057 and was buried in one of the porches of the abbey church. The remains of this site, Coventry’s first cathedral, can now be seen in Priory Row. |
During the Stone Age what kind of stone was used to make tools and weapons | Neolithic Tools Neolithic stone tools The Neolithic period began around 6,000 years ago when humans first settled down and began farming. They continued to make tools and weapons from flint and some kinds of tool, such as scrapers for preparing hides, stayed the same. But the Neolithic also saw the introduction of new kinds of stone tool. First there was a movement away from using microliths to make spears and arrows as composite weapons and instead the universal adoption of flint arrow heads. Second, the harvesting of grain required new tools such as scythes and these were made from flint. Neolithic tools were often retouched all over, by pressure flaking, giving a characteristic appearance and were often laboriously polished, again giving them a distinctive look. Flake tools continued to be made in the Neolithic, but they are often more crudely made than earlier flake tools, like those shown below. Neolithic flint arrow head from the South Downs. 46mm x 19mm x4.5mm, 3.8gms Around 5,000 years old. |
Which environmental phrase was coined by Swedish scientist Svante Arrchenius | History of the greenhouse effect and global warming History of the greenhouse effect and global warming By S.M. Enzler MSc History of the greenhouse effect and global warming Svante Arrhenius (1859-1927) was a Swedish scientist that was the first to claim in 1896 that fossil fuel combustion may eventually result in enhanced global warming. He proposed a relation between atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and temperature. He found that the average surface temperature of the earth is about 15oC because of the infrared absorption capacity of water vapor and carbon dioxide. This is called the natural greenhouse effect. Arrhenius suggested a doubling of the CO2 concentration would lead to a 5oC temperature rise. He and Thomas Chamberlin calculated that human activities could warm the earth by adding carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. This research was a by-product of research of whether carbon dioxide would explain the causes of the great Ice Ages. This was not actually verified until 1987. After the discoveries of Arrhenius and Chamberlin the topic was forgotten for a very long time. At that time it was thought than human influences were insignificant compared to natural forces, such as solar activity and ocean circulation. It was also believed that the oceans were such great carbon sinks that they would automatically cancel out our pollution. Water vapor was seen as a much more influential greenhouse gas. In the 1940's there were developments in infrared spectroscopy for measuring long-wave radiation. At that time it was proven that increasing the amount of atmospheric carbon dioxide resulted in more absorption of infrared radiation. It was also discovered that water vapor absorbed totally different types of radiation than carbon dioxide. Gilbert Plass summarized these results in 1955. He concluded that adding more carbon dioxide to the atmosphere would intercept infrared radiation that is otherwise lost to space, warming the earth. The argument that the oceans would absorb most carbon dioxide was still intact. However, in the 1950's evidence was found that carbon dioxide has an atmospheric lifetime of approximately 10 years. Moreover, it was not yet known what would happen to a carbon dioxide molecule after it would eventually dissolve in the ocean. Perhaps the carbon dioxide holding capacity of oceans was limited, or carbon dioxide could be transferred back to the atmosphere after some time. Research showed that the ocean could never be the complete sink for all atmospheric CO2. It is thought that only nearly a third of anthropogenic CO2 is absorbed by oceans. In the late 1950's and early 1960's Charles Keeling used the most modern technologies available to produce concentration curves for atmospheric CO2 in Antarctica and Mauna Loa. These curves have become one of the major icons of global warming. The curves showed a downward trend of global annual temperature from the 1940's to the 1970's. At the same time ocean sediment research showed that there had been no less than 32 cold-warm cycles in the last 2,5 million years, rather than only 4. Therefore, fear began to develop that a new ice age might be near. The media and many scientists ignored scientific data of the 1950's and 1960's in favor of global cooling. In the 1980's, finally, the global annual mean temperature curve started to rise. People began to question the theory of an upcoming new ice age. In the late 1980's the curve began to increase so steeply that the global warming theory began to win terrain fast. Environmental NGO's (Non-Governmental Organizations) started to advocate global environmental protection to prevent further global warming. The press also gained an interest in global warming. It soon became a hot news topic that was repeated on a global scale. Pictures of smoke stags were put next to pictures of melting ice caps and flood events. A complete media circus evolved that convinced many people we are on the edge of a significant climate change that has many negative impacts on our world today. Stephen Schneider had first predicted global w |
What day of the year is celebrated as Yorkshire Day | Yorkshire Day - The Yorkshire Ridings Society The Yorkshire Ridings Society Actively working to preserve the integrity of Yorkshire News and more Special offers Did You Know..? The number of acres covered by Yorkshire is more than the number of letters in the King James Bible. Yorkshire Day The society invites you or your organisation to Celebrate Yorkshire Day on August 1st each year. Yorkshire Day, a day to celebrate everything Yorkshire, but especially the integrity of the county, has been promoted by the society for nearly forty years. Each year, on that day, members of the society read a declaration of the integrity of Yorkshire at four of the Bars of York. A reading is held facing into each of the three ridings and into the city. In recent years a reading has been held in the city centre, too. "I, (name), being a resident of the [West/North/East] Riding of Yorkshire [or City of York] declare: That Yorkshire is three Ridings and the City of York, with these Boundaries of 1134 years standing; That the address of all places in these Ridings is Yorkshire; That all persons born therein or resident therein and loyal to the Ridings are Yorkshiremen and women; That any person or corporate body which deliberately ignores or denies the aforementioned shall forfeit all claim to Yorkshire status. These declarations made this Yorkshire Day [year]. God Save the Queen!” Many celebrations of Yorkshire Day now take place all over the county, and indeed, around the world. Yorkshire Day Celebrations range from gatherings of family and friends to civic ceremonies, or can be as simple as reminding each other what's great about Yorkshire. Some heartfelt comments have already been left by visitors to the site and you can add your thoughts on Yorkshire and tell us about your Yorkshire Day by leaving a comment on one of our posts , or by dropping us an email to [email protected] For latest news about Yorkshire Day and all things YRS, go to our blog page. |
Which are the only animals said to actively hunt humans | Reasons to Fear the Polar Bear | Heave Media Culture Reasons to Fear the Polar Bear Heave writer Adam Cowden has a lot of stuff that he’s written for Cracked that didn’t get in, but nevertheless should be seen by the masses. We’ll be picking up some of it. Today, he’d like to teach you about polar bears. The WWF would have you believe that polar bears are cute, oversized stuffed animals that desperately need your help. In reality, the only thing the polar needs or wants from you is your complete and utter destruction, and, for that matter, the complete and utter destruction of everything in its path. If you plan on “adopting” a polar bear, here are a few reasons to make sure that someone else will be raising it. 1) Polar bears are the only animals that actively hunt humans. Polar bears are thought to be the only animal to actively hunt humans. According to Ed Zebedee , the director of the Government of Nunavut’s protection services, “Polar bears are the only animal that will definitely stalk a human and eat them. Nobody goes out on the land here without a gun.” You know when you’re watching an Animal Planet special on lions, and the Australian guy who’s standing too close to the pack loudly says, “They’re actually more afraid of us than we are of them!”? Not so with the polar bear. They have a reputation for having “ no fear of humans ,” probably due to their natural habitat usually being far removed from human civilization. You know when you’re watching Shark Week, and they show you the glorious 3D-rendered simulation of the attack, and the guy says, “To a shark, from below, the surfer on his surfboard looked just like a really big fish!” Polar bears don’t make that mistake, but they’ll eat you anyway. They have a nearly omnivorous diet, and will stalk and prey on humans, especially if they are hungry. Oh, and they’ll have an easy time doing it. Other than one subspecies of grizzly bear, they are the largest land predator, and a single swipe of a claw can be enough to kill you. Just how often does this angel of arctic death strike? Well, fairly rarely . During a 20-year period in Canada, six deaths and 14 injuries were reported. 15 of these incidents were “considered to be acts of predation by the bear, and one by a polar bear defending her cubs.” The rarity human/polar bear contacts means that the chance of being killed by one is small, but if you do encounter one…well, don’t worry too much, because it will probably have snuck up from behind and killed you already. 2) Forget about Jaws, polar bears are the most terrifying animals in the open water. The polar bear’s body is naturally adapted to swim in cold, arctic water, and their scientific name, ursus martitmus, actually means “maritime bear.” When it comes to swimming form, polar bears do it “doggy style, ” using extra-large forepaws to propel them forward. Their hind paws, meanwhile, are held flat and used as steering rudders. If you think that sounds like it would look funny and awkward, like it does when you throw your puppy in the pool, keep in mind that polar bears can pretty easily attain a swimming speed of 6.2 mph , which means they could easily outrun and devour your dog. Or you, for that matter; the fastest ever recorded human swimming speed (for a paltry distance of 50m) is about 5.3 mph. Before increasing global temperatures caused polar ice to melt, polar bears rarely had to swim what for them would be considered a “long” distance for, but now that it has begun to melt, they appear to have, how you say, “manned up.” According to a recent study , it is not infrequent for polar bears to now swim distances of 96 miles at one time, even up to a max of 220 miles at one time. Sometimes, polar bear cubs accompany their mothers on these swims, and if the cubs can’t keep up in the open water, they die. When it comes to “survival of the fittest,” polar bears don’t fuck around. If you can’t swim the 96-mile length of the gene pool, get out. It remains to be seen just how far these creatures will swim to adapt to their changing environment. What’s certain, howeve |
What is the motto of the Sea Cadets | Sea Cadet Corps, United Kingdom This page is part of © FOTW Flags Of The World website Sea Cadet Corps, United Kingdom Sea Cadet Corps web site The Sea Cadet Corps is a voluntary youth organisation, but not a pre-service organisation, whose aims are: 1. To provide an organisation with which young people can readily identify themselves and in which, based on the high standards of the naval way of life, they can develop the qualities of self discipline, leadership and a sense of responsibility to the community. 2. To stimulate an interest and educate cadets in the importance of the sea and its use to our Nation. 3. To help and encourage those who are considering a career in the Sea Services. André Coutanche, 21 April 2002 The blue ensign is flown at all Sea Cadet Corps (SCC) units throughout the country and worn by Navy owned vessels attached to the Corps. The SCC has its own Colour, a Union Jack defaced with the SCC badge. The ensign was introduced in 1942 when the Admiralty took control of the SCC. Before this units had been independent or run by the Navy League. The badge was modified in 1948, and the badge on SCC websites may be based on the original 1942 design. The alteration was described as: "Lettering and star now white on T813 [intermediate blue] background. Anchor now white. White star below anchor to be six-pointed, one point vertical and in circle [illegible word] 2/3rds width of blue circle." The badge was designed by H.Gresham Carr who edited the 1953, 1956 and 1961 editions of the book Flags of the World. The motto "Ready Aye Ready" was taken from the motto of Robert Scott the Antarctic explorer. In 1951 the Admiralty approved the use, by officially recognised Sea Cadet units in Commonwealth of Australia, of Colours and Ensign of similar design to those of Sea Cadet units in UK. The Combined Cadet Force (Royal Navy) had [have?] a similar ensign. The CCF units were usually organised within ordinary schools and had Army and/or Navy and/or Air Force sections depending upon the interests of the particular school. The Navy sections used a Red Ensign until 1958 when it was replaced by a Blue Ensign, similar to that of the Sea Cadets, but with the words Sea Cadet Corps replaced by Naval Section Combined Cadet Force. The first batch of flags had "Corps" instead of "Force" but were used nonetheless. An earlier SCC ensign was introduced in 1917 for the Training Ship Stork moored on the Thames near Hammersmith Bridge and for the Liscard Training School on the Mersey. It was a Blue Ensign defaced with the badge of the Navy League; a port-bow view of a three-masted "sailing ship afloat surmounted by a cross superior on a rising sun the whole surrounded by a scroll bearing the words Sacrifice : Service, and below a scroll with the words Navy League." This ensign was cancelled in 1922 and all Navy League SC units were then entitled to use a Red Ensign with the Navy League badge in the fly. Warrant date, 15 February 1922. In 1921 the North Irish Central Association of Sea Cadets had requested a defaced Blue Ensign. A Blue Ensign was refused but they were granted a Red Ensign defaced with "a blue medallion surmounted by a naval crown and bearing in gold letters North Irish Central Association of Sea Cadet Corps and having in the centre a Red Hand, sinister, erect, open and couped." Warrant date 28 August 1922. David Prothero, 22 and 25 April 2002 Look what turned up today in this month's Navy News. Here is part of a photograph of the new Colour presented to Sea Cadet TS Steadfast at Kingston. David Prothero, 26 April 2002 The setting for the anchor seems to have acquired the blue from the fly of the ensign, and - rather strangely - the circle and scroll seem to be gold, not lighter blue, and the motto seems to written in black, not white. Andr� Coutanche 26 April 2002 Seems to be a modification of the badge for use on the Union Jack. There is an additional scroll between the motto scroll and the bottom of the flag. I can make out the letters "gston" so it would appear to read "Kingston Unit". David Prothero, 27 April 2002 |
What is the most often earned Boy Scout merit badge | Henning's Scouters' Pages Introduction to Steve Henning's Merit Badge List I went through every edition of the BSA handbook and compiled the following list. I have cross-checked with many lists, but errors may still be present. This list was compiled on February 24, 1996, and updated July 15, 2013. It will change if new information is discovered. The years are the best estimate of when the merit badges were used, but may be off by a year in some cases. Some were minor name changes such as leather work/leatherwork/leatherworking and mammals/mammal study and did not result in new requirements, a new merit badge book or a new badge design. The latest changes were the addition of the Sustainability, Game Design, Welding, Search and Rescue, and Kayaking Merit Badges. The temporary resurrection of 4 historic merit badges: Carpentry, Pathfinding, Signaling, and Tracking in 2010 is over and these badges are no longer supported (Tracking was actually the resurrection of Stalking with a name change). Badge code numbers are shown in parentheses. This numbering scheme was adopted in 1987 and the Eagle required merit badges had numbers 1 through 14. Numbers 120 and up were added after the list was created in 1987. For an overview of the BSA Merit Badge Program, read the BSA Introduction to Merit Badges . Return to top. 136 Merit Badges In Current Use And Their Predecessors Advanced Computing(???) TBA American Business (15) 1967-present (Business 1911-66) 587 in 2015 American Cultures (17) 1979-present 2,233 in 2015 American Heritage (16) 1975-present 5,599 in 2015 American Labor (121) 1987-present 1,106 in 2015 Animal Science (18) 1975-present (Animal Industry 1928-75) 4,414 in 2015 Animation (158) 2015-present 1,099 in 2015 Archeology (132) 1997-present 7,590 in 2015 Archery ~~ (19) 1911-present 41,879 in 2015 Architecture (20) 1911-present 3,362 in 2015 Art (21) 1911-present 24,374 in 2015 Astronomy (22) 1911-present 16,706 in 2015 Athletics ~~ (23) 1911-present 3,604 in 2015 Automotive Maintenance (127) 2008-present (Auto Mechanics 1992-2008) 9,961 in 2015 Aviation (25) 1911-42 &'52-pres. (Aerodynamics, etc. 1942-52) 15,170 in 2015 Backpacking (26) 1982-present 3,973 in 2015 Basketry (27) 1927-present (Craftsmanship 1911-26) 17,158 in 2015 Biometrics (???) TBA (Fingerprinting ) 5,587 in 2015 Bird Study (29) 1914-present (Ornithology 1911-13) 492 in 2015 Bugling (32) 1911-present 54,324 in 2015 Camping * (1) 1911-present 29,461 in 2015 Canoeing (33) 1927-present 10,560 in 2015 Chemistry (34) 1911-present 27,235 in 2015 Chess (147) 2011-present 1,260 in 2015 Citizenship in the Community *(2)1952-pres.(Citizenship/Civics 1947-51) 52,071 in 2015 Citizenship in the Nation * (3) 1951-pres.(Citizenship/Civics 1947-51) 57,161 in 2015 Citizenship in the World * (4) 1972-present (World Brotherhood 1952-72) 60,171 in 2015 Climbing (133) 1997-present 21,574 in 2015 Coin Collecting (35) 1938-present 4,715 in 2015 Collections (128) 1991-present 4,004 in 2015 Communication * (5) 1965-present 55,73 |
Which British city is served by the Metrolink Tram Service | Metrolink Home Page Route Map Due to the ongoing Metrolink expansions, our Network Map has been updated with a new approach making it easier for customers to use. St Peter's Square transformation works Trams are now once again running through St Peter’s Square, restoring city centre connections. The stop itself remains closed until autumn 2016. There have been changes to services so please plan your journey before travelling. Greater Manchester’s Metrolink network is one of the most successful light rail systems in the UK, carrying around 27.5 million passengers every year. |
What was the real first name of the author Tennessee Williams | Tennessee Williams - Biography - IMDb Tennessee Williams Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (3) | Trivia (25) | Personal Quotes (12) | Salary (1) Overview (3) Thomas Lanier Williams Mini Bio (3) Tennessee Williams met long-term partner Frank Merlo in the summer of 1948 (Merlo died of lung cancer in the fall of 1963). Though separated briefly in 1961 and again in 1962, the two were partners for 15 years. Merlo acted as his personal manager/secretary. Williams spent much of his most prolific years in Rome, Italy, and his enduring friendship with Italian stage and screen legend Anna Magnani lasted 24 years and inspired both "The Rose Tattoo" and "Orpheus Descending". Magnani realized the lead parts of these two plays, which were written for her, in their film versions. The turbulent and inspirational friendship shared between Williams and Magnani is the subject of the internationally acclaimed play "Roman Nights" by Franco D'Alessandro. Aside from his published "Memoirs", the only authorized biographical book on Williams is by Bruce Smith, entitled "Costly Performances - Tennessee Williams; The Last Stage." This book deals with the last four years of Williams' life (1979-1983). - IMDb Mini Biography By: Franco D'Alessandro Tennesse Williams won two Pulitzer Prizes, for "A Streetcar Named Desire" (1947) and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" (1955). His other major plays include "Summer and Smoke" (1948), "The Rose Tattoo" (1951), "Camino Real" (1953), "Sweet Bird of Youth" (1959), and "The Night of the Iguana" (1961). In addition to his two Pulitzers, Williams was nominated four times for the Tony Award for Best Play, wining once, for "The Rose Tattoo." (His last Best Play Tony Award nomination came 16 years after his death, for "Not About Nightingales.") He was born Thomas Lanier Williams, III in Columbus, Mississippi on March 26, 1911, to Cornelius Williams, a traveling salesman who denigrated his sensitive son, who was homosexual, as "Miss Nancy," and the former Edwina Dakin, who like many of her son's heroines thought of herself as a Southern belle. He first began to write while afflicted with paralysis as a child, which affected him between the ages of five and seven, turning him into an invalid for two years. At the age of 13, his mother -- who encouraged his writing -- gave him a typewriter. The young Tom Williams wrote his first play "Cairo, Shanghai, Bombay! When he was a teenager, in 1935. He became a published writer at the age of 16, winning third prize (and $5) for his essay "Can a Good Wife Be a Good Sport?" in a contest run by the magazine "Smart Set." The magazine "Weird Tales" published his short story "The Vengeance of Nitocris" in 1928. When young Tom Williams was 17, the family moved to St. Louis, where it existed in reduced circumstances during the Great Depression. It was a "setting" that would influence his first masterpiece, "The Glass Menagerie." He went to the University of Missouri-Columbia for his higher education, where his fraternity brothers gave Ham the nickname "Tennessee" due to his deep southern accent. Later, he transferred to Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri but did not take his degree until he was 28 years old, from the University of Iowa, where he matriculated in the school's writing program. Before attending Iowa, Williams led an itinerant life, including some time as a hobo wandering California and Mexico. He moved to New Orleans in 1939, he renamed himself "Tennessee," ostensibly in homage to the state of his father's birth. In New Orleans, Williams lived in the French Quarter, where he labored for the Works Progress Administration's writers program. His first play, "A Battle of Angels," failed in Boston during tryouts in 1940. (He later reworked it as "Orpheus Descending" which debuted on Broadway in 1957.) Though the play failed, it made Williams known, and he worked as a contract writer, briefly, for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, where he sketched out the play that would become "Menagerie," his first great success. The tragic poet Hart Crane was one of his early influences, but as a p |
Which hereditary form of anaemia largely affects people of sub-Saharan African descent | Why do only blacks catch sickle cell? why are they more likely than other races to catch some diseases?aids? - mcrh.org Why do only blacks catch sickle cell? why are they more likely than other races to catch some diseases?aids? just wondering why blacks are so vulnerable to sickle cell and other diseases. why do whites catch lice? Sickle cell anemia is a hereditary disorder that mostly affects people of African ancestry, but also occurs in other ethnic groups, including people who are of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern descent. More than 70,000 Americans have sickle cell anemia. And about 2 million Americans - and one in 12 African Americans - have sickle cell trait (this means they carry one gene for the disease, but do not have the disease itself). Sickle cell anemia occurs when a person inherits two abnormal genes (one from each parent) that cause their red blood cells to change shape. Instead of being flexible and round, these cells are more rigid and curved in the shape of the farm tool known as a sickle - that's where the disease gets its name. The shape is similar to a crescent moon. You cant "catch" sickle cell! Its hereditary. And sickle cell is the only disease that blacks are more likely to have than other races. Nobody knows why, but that's just the way it is. What makes you think that we more vulnerable than others? Sickle cell is thought to have evolved as a protective measure against malaria, common in sub-Saharan Africa. I personally have never heard that they are more likely than other races to get things like AIDS. I suspect you may be thinking that from the fact that AIDS in Africa is particularly bad, but that is not a racial factor, it's much more an educational and medical factor. A lot of people in Africa still have misconceptions about how it is spread, and there are myths circulating there about it that actually help spread it, like the one that claims that having sex with a virgin will cure it. All that does of course is infect the former virgin and make the problem worse. African medicine aslo tends to be less advanced than Wester countries and so the disease is not caught or treated as often or will as good results. Different ethnic groups are known to be vulnerable to their own particular inherited medical problems (and sickle cell anaemia isn't 'caught,' it's a hereditary disease like Huntingdon's chorea, hemophilia, etc.). Sickle cell disease is much more likely to be present in the DNA of black people - it's as simple as that. jees. you should watch the way you phrase a question like that. Sickle cell is hereditary, it runs mainly in bloodlines of African descent.. just like chrone's mainly runs in jewish bloodlines. And I'm sure there are hereditary diseases that only run in other bloodlines. African Americans are no more likely to catch diseases than anyone else. African's (as in the people that live in Africa) however, have terrible healthcare. which is why it may seem that way. AIDs is not picky, it will take anybody it can get. Sickle cell is a genetic disorder, not a disease. It's an inborn potential that affects black people almost exclusively, however there have been many occurances of it in multiracial people. As far as AIDS goes, it's more of a behavioral issue. It's seen an inordinate statistical increase in the population of black women. As far as why, I wouldn't be able to theorize without succumbing to stereotypes. Sickle cell anemia is linked to Malaria, which is endemic in Africa. It actually helps carriers survive or not even get Malaria. It is a genetic adaptation to that environment. It requires that both parents have and pass on to their offspring the genetic material that causes it. As far as AIDS is concerned, this has not been tied to any one race that I am aware of. Many Africans have the disease because cultural mores there help its spread. Note that in Africa, it is a Hetero disease. Sickle cell is not a 'catchable' disease. It is a genetic disease more prevalent in people who have ancestors in areas with malaria - Africa and some areas around the Mediterran |
Which American state is nicknamed the Buckeye state | Why is Ohio Called the Buckeye State? WHY IS OHIO CALLED THE BUCKEYE STATE? BY WILLIAM M. FARRAR Page 201 WILLIAM M. FARRAR was born September 3, 1824, in Washington county, Pennsylvania, of Welsh-English and Scotch-Irish ancestry. After completing the usual course of education he read law and was admitted to practice at Washington in 1848, and soon after removed to Ohio, settling at Cambridge, in Guernsey county, where he has since resided, and was elected the first clerk of the courts under the constitution of 1850, and re-elected in 1854. Upon the breaking out of the war in 1861 he, in connection with Major Samuel C. Brown (who was killed at Chickamauga), recruited what afterwards became Company H of the Sixty-fifth Regiment, O .V. I., and also a part of the well known Sherman Brigade, a military organization that rendered distinguished services during the war, of which General C. O. Harker, who fell in the assault on Kennesaw, was the first commander. Captain Farrar also served as aide-de-camp to General Garfield, and was present with that officer at the conference held at General Rosecrans� headquarters at the widow Glenn house on the night of September 19, 1863, when the plan of battle for next day was determined, and was employed until long past midnight in preparing written orders for the several corps and division commanders, and on the next day (Sunday forenoon) was an eyewitness of the fatal mishap that broke the Union line and swept the right wing of the army from the field. He has since resided at Cambridge, where he has filled various public offices, and from 1884 to 1887 represented Guernsey county in the General Assembly. ________________________ The name Buckeye as applied to the State of Ohio is an accepted sobriquet, so well recognized and so generally understood throughout the United States, that its use requires no explanation, although the origin of the term and its significance are not without question, and therefore become proper subjects of consideration during this centennial year. The usual and most commonly accepted solution is that it originates from the buckeye tree which is indigenous to the State of Ohio and is not found elsewhere. This, however, is not altogether correct, as it is also found both in Kentucky and Indiana, and in some few localities in Western Virginia, and perhaps elsewhere. But while such is the fact, its natural locality appears to be in the State of Ohio, and its native soil in the rich valleys of the Muskingum, Hocking, Scioto, Miamis and Ohio, where in the early settlement of the State it was found growing in great abundance, and because of the luxuriance of its foliage, the richly colored dyes of its fruit, and its ready adaptation to the wants and convenience of the pioneers it was highly prized by them for many useful purposes. It was also well known to and much prized by the Indians from whose rude language comes its name �HETUCK,� meaning the eye of the buck, because of the striking resemblance in color and shape between the brown nut and the eye of that animal, the peculiar spot upon the one corresponding to the iris in the other. In its application, however, we have reversed the term and call the person or thing to which it is applied a buckeye. In a very interesting after dinner speech made by Dr. Daniel Drake, the eminent botanist and historian of the Ohio valley, at a banquet given at the city of Cincinnati on the occasion of the forty-fourth anniversary of the State, the buckeye was very ably discussed, its botanical classification given, its peculiar characteristics and distinctive properties referred to, and the opinion expressed that the Page 202 name was at first appeared as a nickname or term of derision, but has since been raised into a title of honor. This conclusion does not seem to be altogether warranted, for the name is not only of Indian origin as stated, but the first application of it ever made to a white man was made by the Indians themselves, and intended by them as an expression of their highest sense of admir |
Marble is a form of which type of stone | Types of Stone & Other Facts | Granite | Marble | Limestone Types of Stone & Other Facts TYPES OF STONE: The familiar stone types that are used today are identified through four categories: Sedimentary, Metamorphic, Igneous and Man-made stone. I. Sedimentary stone came from organic elements such as glaciers, rivers, wind, oceans, and plants. Tiny sedimentary pieces broke off form these elements and accumulated to form rock beds. They were bonded through millions of years of heat and pressure. a)Limestone: Mainly consists of calcite. It does not show such graining or crystalline structure. It has a smooth granular surface. Varies in hardness. Some dense limestone can be polished. Common colors are black, grey, white, yellow or brown. It is more likely to stain than marble. Limestone is known to contain lime from sea water. b)Sandstone: Is a very durable formation of quartz grains (sand). Usually formed in light brown or red colors. Categorized by the most popular sandstone bonding agents such as silica, calcium, clay, and iron oxide. c)Soapstone: A very soft stone made of a variety of talc. It is a dense mineral that wears well and is often resistant to oxide. d)Fossilstone: Considered a limestone that contains natural fossils such as sea-shells and plants. e)Travertine: Usually a cream or reddish color. It is formed through the accumulation of calcite from hot springs. It contains holes that were formed from water flowing through the stone. These holes are often filled with synthetic resins or cements. Requires a lot of maintenance if the holes are not filled. Classified as a limestone and a marble. II. Metamorphic stones originate from a natural form of one type of stone to another type through the mixture of heat, pressure, and minerals. The change may be a development of a crystalline formation, a texture change, or a color change. a)Marble: A recrystallized limestone that formed when the limestone softened from heat and pressure and recrystallized into marble where a mineral change occurred. The main consistency is calcium and dolomite. Ranges in many colors and is usually heavily veined and shows grains. Hardness rates from 2.5 to 5 on the MOH Scale. Marble is classified into three categories: 1. Dolomite: If it has more than 40% magnesium carbonates. 2. Magnesium: If it has between 5% and 40% magnesium 3. Calcite: If it has less than 5% magnesium carbonate. b)Slate: Fine grained metamorphic stone that is formed from clay, sedimentary rock shale, and sometimes quartz. Very thin and can break easily. Usually in black, gray or green. c)Serpentine: Identified by its marks, which look like the skin of a serpent. Most popular colors are green and brown. Hardness rates from 2.5 to 4 on the MOH scale. Contains serpentine minerals and magnesium, and has an igneous origin. Does not always react well to recrystallization or diamond polishing. III. Igneous stones are mainly formed through volcanic material such as magma. Underneath the Earth's surface, liquid magma cooled and solidified. Mineral gases and liquids penetrated into the stone and created new crystalline formations with various colors. a)Granite: Primarily made of Quartz (35%), Feldspar (45%) and Potassium. Usually comes in dark colors and contains very little calcite, if any. Provides a heavy crystalline and granular appearance with mineral grains. It is a very hard material and easier to maintain than marble. Yet, it is still porous and will stain. There are different types of granite depending on the percentage mix of quartz, mica and feldspar. Black granite is known as an Anorthosite. It contains very little quartz and feldspar and has a different composition than true granite. IV. Man Made Stones are derived of unnatural mixtures such as resin or cement with the additive of stone chips. a)Terrazzo: Marble and granite chips embedded in a cement composition. b)Agglomerate or conglomerate: Marble chips embedded in a colored resin composition. c)Cultured or Faux Marble: A mix of resins that are painted or mixed with a |
What was the title of the second book of the Lord Of The Rings trilogy | The Lord of the Rings | The One Wiki to Rule Them All | Fandom powered by Wikia The Lord of the Rings The Lord of the Rings 6,117pages on Cover of the 50th Anniversary One-Volume Edition The Lord of the Rings is an epic high fantasy novel written by J. R. R. Tolkien , which waslater fitted as a trilogy. The story began as a sequel to Tolkien's earlier fantasy book The Hobbit and soon developed into a much larger story. It was written in stages between 1937 and 1949, with much of it being written during World War II. [1] It was originally published in three volumes in 1954 and 1955, [2] and has since been reprinted numerous times and translated into at least 38 different languages, [3] becoming one of the most popular works in twentieth-century literature. First edition copies of Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings The action in The Lord of the Rings is set in what the author conceived to be the lands of the real Earth, inhabited by humanity but placed in a fictional past, before our history but after the fall of his version of Atlantis, which he calls Númenor . [4] Tolkien gave this setting a modern English name, Middle-earth , a rendering of the Old English Middangeard . [5] Contents [ show ] The main conflict The story concerns peoples such as Hobbits , Elves , Men , Dwarves , Wizards , and Orcs (called goblins in The Hobbit), and centers on the Ring of Power made by the Dark Lord Sauron . Starting from quiet beginnings in The Shire , the story ranges across Middle-earth and follows the courses of the War of the Ring . The main story is followed by six appendices that provide a wealth of historical and linguistic background material, [6] as well as an index listing every character, place, song , and sword. Along with Tolkien's other writings, The Lord of the Rings has been subjected to extensive analysis of its literary themes and origins. Although a major work in itself, the story is merely the last movement of a larger mythological cycle, or legendarium, that Tolkien had worked on for many years since 1917. [7] Influences on this earlier work, and on the story of The Lord of the Rings, include philology , mythology and religion, as well as earlier fantasy works and Tolkien's experiences in World War I . The Lord of the Rings in its turn is considered to have had a great impact on modern fantasy, and the impact of Tolkien's works is such that the use of the words "Tolkienian" and "Tolkienesque" have been recorded in the Oxford English Dictionary. [8] The immense and enduring popularity of The Lord of the Rings has led to numerous references in popular culture , the founding of many societies by fans of Tolkien's works , and a large number of books about Tolkien and his works being published. The Lord of the Rings has inspired (and continues to inspire) short stories, video games , artworks and musical works (see Works inspired by J. R. R. Tolkien ). Numerous adaptations of Tolkien's works have been made for a wide range of media. Adaptations of The Lord of the Rings in particular have been made for the radio, for the theatre, and for film. The 2001–2003 release of the Lord of the Rings film trilogy saw a surge of interest in The Lord of the Rings and Tolkien's other works. [9] Back story The back story begins thousands of years before the action in the book, with the rise of the eponymous Lord of the Rings, the Dark Lord Sauron , a malevolent reincarnated deity who possessed great supernatural powers and who later became the ruler of the dreaded realm of Mordor . At the end of the First Age of Middle-earth, Sauron survived the catastrophic defeat and chaining of his lord, the ultimate Dark Lord , Morgoth Bauglir (who was formerly counted as one of the Vala , the angelic Powers of the world ). During the Second Age , Sauron schemed to gain dominion over Middle-earth. In the disguise as "Annatar" or Lord of Gifts, he aided Celebrimbor and other Elven-smiths of Eregion in the forging of magical rings which confer various powers and effects on their wearers. The most important of these were The Nine, the seven an the thr |
In which sport is the Brabazon Trophy awarded | Men's Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship (Brabazon Trophy) - England Golf Men's Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship (Brabazon Trophy) Woodhall Spa Golf Club, 25-28 May 2017 Men's Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship (Brabazon Trophy) IMPORTANT NOTE - There will only be ONE Practice Day - Wednesday 24th May 2017. The Championship is open to male amateur golfers of all nationalities. The Stroke Play Championship is played over 72 holes over four days, (25th - 28th May), 18 holes played on each of the days. After 36 holes the leading 60 competitors and ties for 60th place play a further 18 holes on the third day and fourth day. Past winners include Sandy Lyle, Gordon Brand Jnr, Ronan Rafferty, Peter McEvoy, Peter Hanson from Sweden and Charl Schwartzel from South Africa. Tournament Newsroom 25.06.16: Jamie Bower wins Brabazon Trophy in title thriller - England's Jamie Bower won the Brabazon Trophy by a stroke today in a thrilling final round at London Golf Club. 24.06.16: Davis leads Bower by two as Brabazon showdown looms - It's showdown time in the Brabazon Trophy with Australia's Cameron Davis holding a two-shot lead over England's Jamie Bower, with just one round left to play at London Golf Club. 24.06.16: Jamie Bower leads English challenge at Brabazon - International Jamie Bower leads the English challenge in the Brabazon Trophy on eight-under par after completing his disrupted second round in 69. 23.06.16: Davis leads as storms disrupts the Brabazon - Australia's Cameron Davis kept his grip on the top of the Brabazon Trophy leaderboard today, scoring four-under 68 in the weather-disrupted - and unfinished - second round at London Golf Club. 22.06.16: Australia’s Davis leads Brabazon after birdie bonanza - Australia's Cameron Davis leads the Brabazon Trophy at London Golf Club after a first round of six-under 66 - which started with five birdies in a row. Hotchkin Course Golf was first introduced to Woodhall Spa in 1890 when a nine hole course opened for play. The Golf Club was instituted in 1891 and flourished until 1895 when the land that the course was built on was required for building. Local landowner and prominent member, Stafford Vere Hotchkin, offered a sandy tract of land off the Horncastle Road for the building of an 18 hole course (this is the site where the course remains today). Harry Vardon was employed to design the course and he visited Woodhall Spa on 24th January 1903. |
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What bird is also called the green plover or peewit | British Garden Birds - Lapwing Lapwing Black, green and white plumage with wispy crest. Vanellus vanellus Length: 28-31 cm (11-12½") Wing Span: 70-76 cm (28-30") Weight: 150-300 g (5½-11 oz) Breeding Pairs: 100 000 Description The Lapwing is one of our largest waders, about pigeon-sized, and is also known as the Peewit or Green Plover. From a distance the Lapwing appears black above and white below, but closer observation will reveal the upperparts as a beautiful iridescent dark green and purple. The breast and cheeks are white and under-tail coverts are orange-brown. The legs are pink. The throat is black in the summer and white in winter. Also in the winter, the back feathers have buff edges giving them a scaly appearance. Males and females are similar, except the male's crest is longer and they have blacker breasts and whiter faces. Juveniles have a shorter crest and a very scaly back. They have a slow wing beat that doesn't appear enough to keep them aloft. In the spring, amazing aerobatic displays comprising zigzagging flight, rolls and dives. Quicktime mp3 The "pee-wit" call of the Lapwing leads to its alternative name of Peewit. Its song is an enchanting extension of its call: "pee-wit, wit, wit-eeze, wit", and accompanies its relaxed, tumbling aerobatic displays. They feed on invertebrates, such as earthworms, beetles, flies and caterpillars that are on or close to the surface. Starlings often associate themselves with Lapwings. Nesting The nest is a shallow hollow, usually in an open area, for example: meadow, marshland, farmland, and industrial sites, indeed, anywhere there is bare ground and damp areas for the chicks to feed. In 2000, I spotted a Lapwing nesting in the central reservation of the M180 motorway. The oval eggs, which are about 47 mm by 33 mm, are smooth and non-glossy, and creamy-buff to stone coloured with black blotches. Both parents incubate the eggs. The precocial nestlings are able to feed themselves, but both parents care for them. Breeding Data |
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Which underworld character's autobiography was entitled Odd Man Out | 'Great Train Robber' Ronnie Biggs defiant even in death 'Great Train Robber' Ronnie Biggs defiant even in death Alexander Winning Share View photos A floral tribute stands against the coffin of Ronnie Biggs as his funeral cortege arrives at Golders Green Crematorium in north London January 3, 2014. Biggs, a small-time British criminal who became a celebrity during a life on the run after his role in the Great Train Robbery of 1963, died in December aged 84. REUTERS/Toby Melville (BRITAIN - Tags: SOCIETY OBITUARY) More By Alexander Winning LONDON (Reuters) - "Great Train Robber" Ronnie Biggs arrived for his funeral on Friday in a hearse bearing a large flower display in the shape of an obscene two-finger "V-sign", a fitting emblem of his lifelong defiance of the British authorities. Biggs, a small-time criminal who became a celebrity during a life on the run after the notorious 1963 robbery, died last month at the age of 84 in a London nursing home. He had served just 15 months of a 30-year jail term when he escaped in 1965, fleeing to Australia, then Brazil, from where he flaunted his freedom, partying in exotic locations and giving interviews to the British press. But after 36 years on the run, Biggs returned to Britain in 2001, broke and in poor health, going back to jail until illness prompted his release in 2009. In his final year, Biggs appeared in public twice, frail and wheelchair-bound, but unrepentant for his role in the heist in which the gang stole 2.6 million pounds ($4.2 million) from a Royal Mail train, equivalent to about 40 million today. At the funeral of the robbery's mastermind Bruce Reynolds in March last year, Biggs found the strength to stick two fingers up at the cameras. On Friday, a cortege of Hell's Angels bikers and a brass band playing "When The Saints Go Marching In" led Biggs' coffin into a north London crematorium, followed by his family and various underworld figures, and watched by a scrum of media and some passers-by. "Biggs was not a major criminal but he had a eye for publicity. This is a circus, and everyone has fallen for it," said local resident David Rose, watching as the coffin draped in the British and Brazilian flags passed by in heavy rain. HERO OR VILLAIN? The Great Train Robbery became one of the defining events of 1960s Britain, coinciding with the Profumo affair - a sex-and-spies scandal that rocked the British establishment - and the rise of the Beatles and other working-class heroes. It spawned several films. Biggs, the most famous member of the gang, was a latter-day Robin Hood to some but an unrepentant villain to those who pointed to the violence used on the train driver. Jack Mills was hit over the head with a iron bar during the robbery and died seven years later, with some people blaming the injuries for his death. A 67-year-old local resident who came to see what the media fuss was about, but declined to give her name, said: "I am ashamed I have come to watch a common criminal being buried." Biggs, who was born in south London, always said he had never regretted his role in the robbery as it had given him a "little place in history". His life, chronicled in a 2011 autobiography entitled "Odd Man Out: The Last Straw", made ideal fodder for a film script. After escaping from London's Wandsworth Prison in 1965 by scaling a wall with a rope ladder, he used his share of the loot for plastic surgery and passage to Australia. He later fled to Brazil, via Panama and Venezuela, pursued by his great adversary, London police detective Jack Slipper ("Slipper of the Yard"). The fact that he had a son with a Brazilian woman eventually spared him extradition. Tanned and sporting his white hair in a ponytail, he regularly gave interviews to British newspapers. In 1978 he even recorded a song, "No One is Innocent", with the British punk band the Sex Pistols. In 1981 he was abducted from Rio by former British commandos who took him to the Caribbean on a yacht, hoping to sell him to the highest bidder. (Writing by Belinda Goldsmith, Editing by) Reblog |
Which English football team's mascot is called Stamford The Lion | Club Mascots - English Premier League Football - tribe.net Sun, January 2, 2005 - 12:49 PM Here is a complete list, to the best of my knowledge, of the Premiership mascots: Arsenal --> Gunnersaurus Rex Birmingham City --> Beau Brummie (pitbull) Blackburn Rovers --> Roar Lion Charlton Athletic --> Floyd & Harvey (dogs I think) Chelsea --> Stamford Lion Crystal Palace --> Alice & Pete The Eagle Everton --> Mr Toffee Fulham --> Terry Bytes (computer guy) Manchester City --> Moonchester (alien) Manchester United --> Fred The Red (I think he is a dog or devil) Middlesbrough --> Roary Lion Norwich City --> Captain & Camilla Canary Portsmouth --> Frogmore The Frog (new, was Nelson The Dog) Southampton --> Super Saint (dog) Tottenham Hotspur --> Chirpy Cockrell West Bromwich Albion --> Baggie Bird & Baggie Bird Jr Several of the team mascots have been made to leave the playing field on more than one occasion. I guess there have benn several mascots fights in recent history. Things like the opposing mascots head being pulled off and kicked into the crowd...LOL...that it too funny! cheers- |
In cockney rhyming slang what are Chalfonts | Cockney Rhyming Slang Cockney Rhyming Slang Close this window Cockney rhyming slang is a form of English slang which originated in the East End of London . Many of its expressions have passed into common language, and the creation of new ones is no longer restricted to Cockneys. Up until the late 20th Century, rhyming slang was also common in Australian slang, probably due to the formative influence of cockney on Australian English. It developed as a way of obscuring the meaning of sentences to those who did not understand the slang , though it remains a matter of speculation whether this was a linguistic accident, or whether it was developed intentionally to assist criminals or to maintain a particular community. Rhyming slang works by replacing the word to be obscured with the first word of a phrase that rhymes with that word. For instance, "face" would be replaced by "boat," because face rhymes with "boat race." Similarly "feet" becomes "plates" ("plates of meat"), and "money" is "bread" (a very common usage, from "bread and honey"). Sometimes the full phrase is used, for example "Currant Bun" to mean "The Sun" (often referring to the British tabloid newspaper of that name). There is no hard and fast rule for this, and you just have to know whether a particular expression is always shortened, never shortened, or can be used either way. Other examples of Cockney Rhyming Slang, or phrases inspired by it, are: Adam and Eve = believe = as in "would you Adam and Eve it?" Almond Rocks = socks Aris = Aristotle = bottle & glass = arse (a two-stage rhyme) [see Plaster below] Artful Dodger = lodger Berk or Burk = Berkshire Hunt = cunt (used as an insult, never as an anatomical reference) Boat = boat race = face Bob Hope = soap Boracic (freq. contracted to brassic) = boracic lint = skint (i.e. penniless) Bottle = bottle and glass = arse (i. e. courage; Courage also happens to be the name of a brewery) Brahms = Brahms and Liszt (classical composers) = pissed (i.e. drunk) Brass Tacks = facts Bristol = Bristol City = titty (i.e. breast) Brown bread = dead Chalfonts = Chalfont St Giles = piles (i.e. haemorrhoids) Chalk Farm = arm China = china plate = mate Cobblers = cobblers' awls = balls or 'bollocks' (i.e. testicles , but usually meant in the sense of 'rubbish' as in "You're talking a load of cobblers") Cock and Hen = ten Creamed = cream crackered = knackered (i.e. exhausted or beaten) Currant bun = sun or The Sun newspaper Daisies = daisy roots = boots Darby and Joan = moan Dicky = dicky dirt = shirt Dicky or Dickie = dickie bird = word = as in "not a dickie", or even "not a dickie bird" Dog = dog and bone = phone Duck and Dive = skive Ducks and Geese = F--k-in' Police Duke of Kent = rent Dukes = Duke[s] of York = fork, i.e. hand, now chiefly when balled into a fist Dustbin Lid = kid Emmas = Emma Freud (English author and columnist) = haemorrhoids Farmers = Farmer Giles = piles (slang for haemorrhoids ) Flowery Dell = ( prison ) cell Gregory = Gregory Peck = neck, or cheque Gypsy's = Gypsy's kiss = piss Hampton Wick = prick (i.e. penis) Half-inch = pinch (i.e. steal) Jack = Jack Jones = alone ("On my Jack" = "On my own") Jam jar = car Jam tart = heart J. Arthur = J. Arthur Rank (1930s UK flour magnate and film producer) = wank (i.e. masturbate) Jimmy = Jimmy Riddle (unknown person, not the character killed during the Waco siege)= piddle or widdle (urinate) Jugs = jugs of beer = ears Khyber = Khyber Pass = arse Lady Godiva = fiver (i.e. five- pound note) Lionels = Lionel Blairs (English variety performer) = flares (as in flared trousers) Loaf = loaf of bread = head ("use your loaf") Lucy Lockett = pocket Mickey Bliss = piss (as in "take the Mickey" = "take the piss" = satirise) Minces (or mincers) = mince pies = eyes Mutton = Mutt and Jeff = deaf = named after Mutt and Jeff , two early 20th century comic strip characters Nobbies = Nobby Stiles (English footballer) = piles (haemorrhoids) North and South = mouth Oily rag = fag (i.e. cigarette) Ones and twos = shoes Orchestras = orchestra stalls = balls (Orchestra stalls = part o |
In which country can porcupines be found living in the wild in Europe | Porcupine - ZooBorns Porcupine The El Paso Zoo welcomed a new baby into their South American Pavilion exhibit. A Prehensile-tailed Porcupine was born on September 16 to mom, Flower, and dad, Vito. This is first offspring for the parents and the first baby Prehensile-tailed Porcupine born at the Zoo. El Paso Zoo keepers are waiting to name the baby porcupine (or porcupette) as soon as the sex is determined in a few weeks. “Animal care staff were excited getting ready for the first Prehensile-tailed Porcupine birth at the Zoo since they confirmed the pregnancy,” said Collections Supervisor, Tammy Sundquist. “It’s always a joy getting to watch a baby grow and the animal care staff is monitoring Flower and baby closely.” Flower and her baby are bonding behind the scenes and will be on exhibit next month. Photo Credits: El Paso Zoo The Prehensile-tailed Porcupines (Coendou prehensilis) are native to Central and South America. They are closely related to the other Neotropical tree porcupines (genera Echinoprocta and Sphiggurus). Among their most notable features is the prehensile tail. The front and hind feet are also modified for grasping. These limbs all contribute to making this species an adept climber, an adaptation to living most of their lives in trees. Prehensile-tailed Porcupines fee on leaves, shoots, fruits, bark, roots, and buds. Because of their dietary preferences, they can be pests of plantation crops. They make a distinctive "baby-like" sound to communicate in the wild. Very little is known about how these porcupines court each other, and they also have no regular breeding season. A female usually gives birth to a single offspring. The baby is hairy, reddish-orange, and weighs about 14 ounces at birth. They are born with eyes open and can climb almost immediately. The spines will harden within about one week of birth, and in time, the baby porcupine will change color. Females nurse their young until about 3 months of age. The young will reach adult size in less than a year and will reach sexual maturity in less than two years. Adults are slow moving and will roll into a ball when threatened on the ground. The record longevity is 27 years old. This birth is part of a breeding recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP) to aid in the species’ conservation. Prehensile Tailed Porcupines are not listed as threatened or endangered, but they are pressured by habitat loss and killed in parts of their range by hunters. June 14, 2016 A North American Porcupine was born April 24 at WCS’s ( Wildlife Conservation Society ) Bronx Zoo and is now on exhibit with his family in the newly renovated Children’s Zoo. The male porcupette was born to mother, Alice, and father, Patrick, and this is the pair’s fourth offspring. Photo Credits: Julie Larsen Maher/WCS’s Bronx Zoo The North American Porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum), also known as the Canadian Porcupine or Common Porcupine, is a large rodent in the New World Porcupine family. The beaver is the only rodent in North America that is larger than the North American Porcupine. The Porcupine’s most recognizable physical characteristic is its spiky quills. They can have as many as 30,000 quills covering their bodies and use them as a defense against predators. Despite popular belief, Porcupines cannot shoot their quills. The quills of the North American Porcupine have a tiny barb on the tip that, when hooked in flesh, pull the quill from the Porcupine’s skin and painfully imbed it in a predator’s face, paws or body. Gestation lasts for 202 days. Porcupines give birth to a single young. At birth, they weigh about 450 g, which increases to nearly 1 kg after the first two weeks. They do not gain full adult weight until about two years old. At birth, the quills are very soft. They begin to harden a few hours after birth and continue to harden and grow as the baby matures. Female Porcupines provide all the maternal care. For the first two weeks, the young rely on their mother for sustenance. After this, they learn to climb trees and start to |
Who became Germany's first female chancellor | Merkel is Germany's first female chancellor - Redorbit "Dear Dr Merkel, you are now the first ever elected female head of government in Germany. That is a strong signal for many women, and certainly for some men too," joked parliamentary speaker Norbert Lammert, who swore Merkel into office. Her predecessor Gerhard Schroeder, who initially refused to cede his post when her conservatives narrowly beat his Social Democrats in a September 18 election, was the first to congratulate Merkel after the result was read out to a hushed chamber. Schroeder later handed over the Chancellery keys to Merkel in an emotional ceremony in which he wished her luck and she thanked him for modernizing Germany. Merkel has vowed to cut unemployment and repair ties with Washington, strained by Schroeder's vocal opposition to the U.S.-led Iraq war. But she enters office weaker than she had hoped with a majority of Germans convinced her unwieldy alliance will not last a full four-year term. Most Germans also believe the first "grand coalition" since the 1960s will fail to boost the economy, cut jobless queues or reduce Germany's indebtedness, according to a poll released by Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung newspaper on Tuesday. Merkel said finding more jobs for Germans would be key. Merkel's confirmation as chancellor comes two months after a tight election she had been expected to win easily, and a half year after Schroeder shocked the nation by calling for early polls. The result left Merkel with little choice but to form a coalition with the SPD, arch-rivals of her party for decades. During tough month-long coalition negotiations, Merkel, whose reformist zeal has been likened to that of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, was forced to abandon her most ambitious plans for shaking up the German social welfare system. She will have to hope that the central plank of her coalition program -- a bipartisan deal to bring the budget deficit back within EU limits by 2007 through higher sales taxes -- will not hinder growth by cramping consumer spending. Once Europe's motor, Germany now has one of the weakest growth rates in the 25-nation European Union. Reviving the economy and slashing unemployment, which hit postwar highs under Schroeder, are the new government's main priorities. The challenge for the new government was underscored on Tuesday in European Commission note showing it will ask EU finance ministers in February to escalate budget disciplinary procedures against Germany to the last stage before sanctions. With 397 votes, Merkel won more support in parliament than any previous chancellor, but 51 of the 448 deputies from her coalition chose not to support her. "Perhaps it would have been nicer to have a '4' before the figure, but that's an aesthetic issue, not a question of stability in the coming years," said her new foreign minister, Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Merkel represents a generational change and a break in style from the flamboyant Schroeder, who favored Italian suits and fat cigars and seemed most at ease when in the media spotlight. Her low-key approach -- on display on Tuesday as she sat in the lower house of parliament with a restrained smile and sober black suit -- has been mocked in the German media. But some commentators say it is tailor-made for a coalition that will require steady, delicate management and argue the government could succeed. Merkel's cabinet, which met on Tuesday evening, is dominated by pragmatists and the ruling parties enjoy majorities in both houses of parliament. Stability could also be helped by a strong sense within the rival camps that failure could prompt voters to abandon them in any early elections. Merkel will not sit back and savor her victory for long. On Wednesday, she travels to Paris to meet French President Jacques Chirac, then on to Brussels to see EU and NATO officials. (Additional reporting by Erik Kirschbaum, Nicholas Antonovics, Karin Strohecker and Philip Blenkinsop) |
In what part of the world was the terrorist organisation EOKA active in the fifties | Cyprus History: British Period British Rule in Cyprus (1878-1960) Introduction British flag raised in Nicosia ... and administration of Cyprus passes from Ottomans to the British In 1878 the West returned when Britain took over Cyprus with the agreement of the Ottoman government. At first protectorate, the island was annexed by Britain on the outbreak of war with the Ottoman Empire in 1914, becoming a Crown Colony in 1925. One of the reasons for occupying Cyprus was to protect the Ottoman Sultan against Russia, but its more obvious, if unmentioned role, was defence of the Suez Canal, in which Britain had acquired an interest. Once Britain was established in Egypt, however, Cyprus was destined to continue remain a backwater and at best a reserve place d'armes until acquiring a greater degree of strategic importance in more recent years. At the time of its cession to Britain many doubted its value. This was especially so among those of liberal and philhellenic disposition in Britain, the latter seeing the main value of the acquisition lying in the possibility of handing it over to Greece. Others noted that it did not have harbours suitable for the navy. This doubt about its usefulness discouraged the British from making exceptional efforts to develop the island economically. Also Britain in the early years paid an annual surplus of revenue over expenditure to the Sultan, at least in theory. In fact it went to pay off European creditors of the Ottoman debt, a sleight of hand not to the liking of Cypriots. After 1914 matters improved; it has persuasively been argued that the British administrative record was more beneficial than many Cypriots and others assume. Managing fine balance between two communities The British faced two major political problems on the island. The first was to contain the desire for union with Greece (enosis), after it became clear to the Greek-Cypriots that it was not going to be granted. The second was the consequential problem of keeping the two communities in harmony once the Turkish-Cypriots began to respond to enosis by calling for partition as a defence against their being Hellenised, as they saw it. The Greek-Cypriots could easily claim that they had a strong case in history (if the distant past is to be arbitrer of the present) and they constituted between three quarters and three fifths of the population. During the First World War Britain actually offered to cede Cyprus to Greece if that country would fulfill treaty obligations to attack Bulgaria, but Greece declined. The Turkish-Cypriots were at first more anti-British than anti-Greek. They were deeply offended at a high-handed way the Cyprus government after the First World War abolished, or assumed control over, Turkish Islamic institutions, including the pious foundations (Evkaf) , schools and courts. Turkish-Cypriot resentment was also soon to be fired by the new nationalism of Atat�rk's Turkey, even though Ataturk did not believe in promoting nationalism outside Turkey's post-war borders. This new Turkish nationalism alarmed the British, who clamped down on Turkish-Cypriot agitation, which occurred especially in the schools. By the 1950s, however, the British had begun to pay so |
Who played Sylvia Trench in the first two Bond films | Sylvia Trench | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Dr. No At a classy casino in London , James Bond plays Baccarat with a crowd of people. Sylvia sits across the table. It should be noted that Trench can be credited with giving the cinematic Bond his most iconic catchphrase; at the Chemin table, when Bond asks her name, she replies: "Trench, Sylvia Trench" and when she asks Bond his he replies in the now-familiar style, mimicking (perhaps playfully mocking) Trench's own cadence. When he receives a message from M and excuses himself, she follows him. He gives her his card and invites her to lunch the next day. After meeting with M, Bond returns to his apartment. There, he finds Sylvia putting golf balls into a hat wearing only a button-up shirt of his. Although he must run to the airport, he spends a quick amount of time with her. From Russia with Love Sylvia picnics with James Bond and notices the scar on his back, before he is paged by Miss Moneypenny , thus making Trench the only female character (save for Moneypenny and the Judi Dench version of M) to appear in more than one James Bond film. Behind the scenes Originally, Trench was to be a recurring woman character in the films, with the running gag of Bond being called away just as things were becoming interesting, however the idea was scrapped from Goldfinger . Sylvia Trench was supposed to have appeared in the first six films, becoming the principal Bond Girl in her last one. Lois Maxwell was given the choice of both Sylvia Trench and Miss Moneypenny, and picked the latter (whom she would portray for 14 movies), considering that Trench's role, which included appearing in immodest dress, was too sexual. Eunice Gayson was invited by Terence Young as they worked together in Zarak and he stated that "You always bring me luck in my films." |
Which American aircraft company made the F15 Strike Eagle | Boeing: Historical Snapshot: F-15 Eagle Tactical Fighter F-15 Eagle Tactical Fighter F-15 Eagle Tactical Fighter Historical Snapshot McDonnell Aircraft formalized the concept for the F-15 in 1967 when the company was selected to enter the second phase of the U.S Air Force's FX competition. Competing against Fairchild Hiller and North American Rockwell, McDonnell used lessons learned during the Vietnam War on the changing nature of jet age air-to-air combat, given that the F-4 Phantom II was earning its reputation as a formidable fighter. On Dec. 23, 1969, after more than two years of intensive testing and evaluation, the Air Force awarded McDonnell Douglas the F-15 Advanced Tactical Fighter contract. The McDonnell Douglas team had placed first among the three competitors in all phases of the competition and had the lowest contract price. The F-15 is a twin-engine, high-performance, all-weather air superiority fighter known for its incredible acceleration and maneuverability. With a top speed in excess of Mach 2.5 (more than 1,600 mph or 2575 kph), it was the first U.S. fighter with enough thrust to accelerate vertically. The F-15 carries a large complement of missiles — including AIM-9 Sidewinders and AIM-7 Sparrows; the Boeing-built Small Diameter Bomb I, Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) and Laser JDAM weapons; and an internal 20 mm Gatling gun — all vital for modern engagements. On June 26, 1972, James S. McDonnell, founder of McDonnell Aircraft, christened the F-15 "Eagle." Test pilot Irv Burrows took the first F-15 Eagle to the air on July 27, 1972, at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Six months later, the Air Force approved the Eagle for full-rate production. In early 1975, flying out of Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota, an F-15A known as Streak Eagle set many time-to-climb world records. Between Jan. 16 and Feb. 1, 1975, the Streak Eagle broke eight time-to-climb world records. It reached an altitude of 98,425 feet just 3 minutes, 27.8 seconds from brake release at takeoff and coasted to nearly 103,000 feet before descending. Eagles flown by Israel's air force were the first to face a true adversary in the air. They downed more than 50 Syrian fighters with no losses of their own. In service with the U.S. Air Force, the F-15 Eagle downed MiG fighters during the Balkan conflict and the majority of Iraq's fixed-wing aircraft during Operation Desert Storm. To meet the U.S. Air Force requirement for air-to-ground missions, the F-15E Strike Eagle was developed. It made its first flight from St. Louis in December 1986. The Strike Eagle can carry 23,000 pounds of air-to-ground and air-to-air weapons and is equipped with an advanced navigation and an infrared targeting system, protecting the Strike Eagle from enemy defenses. This allows the Strike Eagle to fly at a low altitude while maintaining a high-speed, even during bad weather or at night. The F-15 has been produced in single-seat A model and two-seat B versions. The two-seat F-15E Strike Eagle version is a dual-role fighter that can engage both ground and air targets. F-15C, -D, and -E models participated in Operation Desert Storm in 1991. F-15 downed 32 of 36 U.S. Air Force air-to-air victories and struck Iraqi ground targets. F-15s served in Bosnia in 1994 and downed three Serbian MiG-29 fighters in Operation Allied Force in 1999. They enforced no-fly zones over Iraq in the 1990s. Eagles also hit Afghan targets in Operation Enduring Freedom, and the F-15E version performed air-to-ground missions in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Boeing has continued to evolve the F-15 with advanced technology, and it is undefeated in air-to-air combat — 101 aerial victories and 0 defeats. Production continues today with advanced models for several international customers. In all models, more than 1,500 F-15s have been built. F-15 will be a major player in the U.S. Air Force air superiority and dominance arsenal through the 2040 timeframe using leading-edge technology and capabilities that will keep the Advanced F-15 and its mission systems current. Technical Specificati |
Which female US singer was voted Greatest Singer of all Time by Rolling Stone magazine in 2010 | The 100 Greatest Singers of All Time - Telegraph The 100 greatest singers of all time Aretha Franklin has been voted the greatest singer of all time by The Rolling Stone magazine. Aretha Franklin, who was just voted the greatest ever singer by Rolling Stone magazine, enjoys the applause at a concert in 2001 Photo: REUTERS By Caroline Gammell Comments The 66-year-old soul singer, best known for hits such as Respect and Think, tops the list of 100 and receives a glowing tribute from Mary J Blige, who is also among those honoured. "Aretha is a gift from God," said Blige. "When it comes to expressing yourself through song, there is no one who can touch her. She is the reason why women want to sing. "Aretha has everything - the power, the technique. She is honest with everything she says. And she has total confidence; she does not waver at all." Second on the bill is Ray Charles, who died in 2004 at the age of 72, followed by The King, Elvis Presley, who was described by Robert Plant as a "transformer". "There is a difference between people who sing and those who take that voice to another, otherworldly place, who create a euphoria within themselves," said Plant. "It's transfiguration. I know about that. And having met Elvis, I know he was a transformer." The first British talent to feature on the list is Beatle John Lennon, who is ranked number five. Musician Jackson Browne described his genius as a "tremendous intimacy combined with a formidable intellect". Browne went on: "He had a confidence, a certainty about what he was feeling that carried over into everything he sang." Lennon's fellow band member Sir Paul McCartney just misses out on the top 10, as does Rolling Stone Mick Jagger at number 16. Some of the more contemporary talent in a list dominated by soul singers includes Christina Aguilera at 58 - no sign of childhood rival Britney Spears - Radiohead's Thom Yorke at 66 and Mariah Carey at 79. The best of the 80s also features with This Charming Man Morrissey at 92 and Annie Lennox, respected for her single career as well as her time in Eurythmics, at 93. The top 100 list was compiled by a combination of artists, musicians, music journalists and "industry insiders" before being analysed and tabulated by accountants Ernst & Young. 1) Aretha Franklin |
By what common name is Hydrated Magnesium Sulphate better known | It's Elemental - The Element Magnesium It's Elemental Melting Point: 923 K (650°C or 1202°F) Boiling Point: 1363 K (1090°C or 1994°F) Density: 1.74 grams per cubic centimeter Phase at Room Temperature: Solid Element Classification: Metal Period Number: 3 Group Number: 2 Group Name: Alkaline Earth Metal What's in a name? For Magnesia, a district in the region of Thessaly, Greece. Say what? Magnesium is pronounced as mag-NEE-zhi-em. History and Uses: Although it is the eighth most abundant element in the universe and the seventh most abundant element in the earth's crust , magnesium is never found free in nature. Magnesium was first isolated by Sir Humphry Davy, an English chemist, through the electrolysis of a mixture of magnesium oxide (MgO) and mercuric oxide (HgO) in 1808. Today, magnesium can be extracted from the minerals dolomite (CaCO3·MgCO3) and carnallite (KCl·MgCl2·6H2O), but is most often obtained from seawater. Every cubic kilometer of seawater contains about 1.3 billion kilograms of magnesium (12 billion pounds per cubic mile). Magnesium burns with a brilliant white light and is used in pyrotechnics, flares and photographic flashbulbs. Magnesium is the lightest metal that can be used to build things, although its use as a structural material is limited since it burns at relatively low temperatures. Magnesium is frequently alloyed with aluminum , which makes aluminum easier to roll, extrude and weld. Magnesium-aluminum alloys are used where strong, lightweight materials are required, such as in airplanes, missiles and rockets. Cameras, horseshoes, baseball catchers' masks and snowshoes are other items that are made from magnesium alloys. Magnesium oxide (MgO), also known as magnesia, is the second most abundant compound in the earth's crust . Magnesium oxide is used in some antacids, in making crucibles and insulating materials, in refining some metals from their ores and in some types of cements. When combined with water (H2O), magnesia forms magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2), better known as milk of magnesia, which is commonly used as an antacid and as a laxative. Hydrated magnesium sulphate (MgSO4·7H2O), better known as Epsom salt, was discovered in 1618 by a farmer in Epsom, England, when his cows refused to drink the water from a certain mineral well. He tasted the water and found that it tasted very bitter. He also noticed that it helped heal scratches and rashes on his skin. Epsom salt is still used today to treat minor skin abrasions. Other magnesium compounds include magnesium carbonate (MgCO3) and magnesium fluoride (MgF2). Magnesium carbonate is used to make some types of paints and inks and is added to table salt to prevent caking. A thin film of magnesium fluoride is applied to optical lenses to help reduce glare and reflections. Estimated Crustal Abundance: 2.33×104 milligrams per kilogram Estimated Oceanic Abundance: 1.29×103 milligrams per liter Number of Stable Isotopes: 3 ( View all isotope data ) Ionization Energy: 7.646 eV |
In 1946 which specially trained fighting body became an exclusive branch of the Royal Marines | MARSOC Heritage 1. War with Tripoli/Barbary Pirates: Between the War of Independence and the War of 1812, the United States was involved in an extended skirmish with the Barbary Pirates. Utterly cruel and untrustworthy, they were the scourge of the Mediterranean, pillaging ships, capturing and ransoming crews, and demanding tribute. President Thomas Jefferson, outraged that two million dollars had already been paid to the pirates and that they were demanding $250,000 more, decided that no more tribute would be paid. The United States did not end piracy in these waters, but the Marine Corps helped prove that the United States was willing to fight to uphold its honor. While outside the scope of the Small Wars era, the War with Tripoli and the Barbary Pirates is one of the first examples of the Marine Corps use of irregular warfare to accomplish the mission. Lieutenant Presley N. O’Bannon, Battle of Derna 27 March 1805: On 8 March 1805 Lieutenant O’Bannon accompanied by a sergeant and six privates moved out with a polyglot army formed in Alexandria, Egypt, of Arabs, Europeans, and Greek mercenaries began the six-hundred mile trek across an ocean of desert leading to Derna. With 100 camels and some mules slogging through the red, hot sand from Alexandria, Egypt, it took 45 days to complete the journey. On at least four occasions, O’Bannon’s Marines assisted in quelling mutinies among the Arabs caused by internal dissention and short rations. The attack was to be two-pronged: Hamet Karamanli, the brother of the ruling Pasha of Tripoli, was to attack the governor’s castle with his Mamelukes, while O’Bannon would lead the assault on the harbor fort. Leading a frontal assault on the fort, O’Bannon finally drove the Tripolitans from the fort after two hours of desperate fighting and captured the fort’s guns before they could be spiked. O’Bannon had carried a US flag with him, and now, for the first time in history, the Stars and Stripes was raised over foreign soil. Repulsing a number of vigorous assaults on the fort, O’Bannon gave the United States its first victory of American land forces on foreign soil. Hamet Karamanli reputedly gave O’Bannon his personal mameluke sword in recognition of Lt. O’Bannon’s bravery in the engagement. The dress sword with ivory hilt and gold eagle head was adopted for Marine Corps Officer use by Commandant Archibald Henderson in 1825, distributed in 1826, and worn continuously except for years 1859-75 when Marine Officers were required to wear the Army M1850 foot officers’ sword. 2. Spanish-American War 1898 and Philippine Insurrection 1900: In the 30 years following the Civil War, the Marine Corps managed to survive by the skin of its teeth. Only 2000 men remained in the Corps and there was pressure to abolish it altogether. After being appointed the new Marine Corps Commandant by President Ulysses S. Grant, Colonel Charles McCawley spent considerable time on actual recruitment and began to the improve the esprit de corps through new training techniques for recruits, and initiating a new promotion scheme for professional officers. McCawley’s new breed of officers were all graduates of the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, and would dominate the Corps for the next fifty years. Unfortunately, ill health cause McCawley to retire in January 1891, but his successor, Colonel Charles Heywood carried on in his footsteps and improved the efficiency and public image of the Corps. The first test for the new and improved Marine Corps was the Spanish-American War. By the 1890s Spain had lost most of its empire, but in the Caribbean it still had Cuba and Puerto Rico. In the Pacific it retained the Philippines and Guam. The war was sparked by Cuba’s efforts to win its freedom and by the growing nationalism and imperialism sweeping the United States. Spain did not want war with the United States and offered an armistice but after the unexplained sinking on 15 February 1898 of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor, war feelings were running high and this was not acceptable. From the very beginnin |
Can you tell the TV game show from the consolation prize of a carriage clock | Mr and Mrs - UKGameshows Mr and Mrs Phillip Schofield (2008-) (and Fern Britton from 2008-10) Co-hosts Alan Taylor's assistant: Lynda Thomas Derek Batey's assistants: Susan Cuff (Miss Great Britain 1975) Donna Meyers (1983-88) Organist (HTV Wales version): Dudley Savage Announcer (Border version): Pat Doody Broadcast HTV Wales / Border for ITV, 1968-88 as The New Mr and Mrs Show HTV West for UK Living, 8 January 1995 to 1996 (2 series; some episodes shown on HTV West) Action Time in assiciation with Carlton for ITV, 19 March to 2 July 1999 (6 episodes in 1 series) ITV Productions and TalkbackThames for ITV1, 12 May 2007 ( Gameshow Marathon one-off) as All Star Mr and Mrs Celador for ITV1, 12 April 2008 to present Synopsis It's your husband and wife quiz game, Mr & Mrs! Two couples "from all over the British Isles" are each separately asked three multiple-choice questions selected from pink envelopes fanned out tantalisingly by the host, regarding their knowledge of their partner's everyday habits. Meanwhile their other half sits in a soundproof booth self-consciously listening to some "nice" music through some big headphones. Six out of six correct answers earned the couple the jackpot prize which rolled over by a tenner with each unsuccessful couple, thus sometimes into three figures. If the jackpot wasn't won, we think you just got a tenner for each correct answer. And a marvellous carriage clock, with all our love. Derek Batey It was remade for cable in 1994, called The New Mr and Mrs, and was still frankly tedious. Correct answers were worth £20 housekeeping money whilst all six correct earned them a lawnmower or something. Excellently though, the headphone-donning person did get to sit in a gazebo which must have been nice for them. Nino, Katrina and...that guy. In 1999, the show was reinvented as an ironic kitschfest, including - gasp! - gay couples. This was one of ITV's flagship shows to replace the now defunct News at Ten and to put it mildly it flopped. (Insert your own innuendo here.) It was withdrawn after only its second outing. (Insert your second innuendo here.) Same format but with somewhat racier questions. Six out of six got you a nice holiday (well, not you personally - the contestants). Anything less resulted in a prize from a collection including Mr and Mrs bathmats, toilet covers, teapots that sort of thing. The "highlight" was defiantly Julian mincing his way through the theme tune in his own inimitable style. Stacey and Julian. But let us take you back to the best known Batey version. Make no mistake, the carriage clock was the most lucrative reward for appearing on Mr & Mrs, as the cash prizes usually weren't up to much, even accounting for that ol' time seventies austerity. Presumably most of the budget went on Tony Hatch's PRS residuals and shipping up the contestants all the way up to Carlisle, which can't have been cheap. The prizes weren't actually that much better on the Clary version, with a couple of hundred quid or a weekend away somewhere failing to shine in the post-Millionaire TV environment. A couple comes on the set. The typical contestants on Mr & Mrs, popular memory has it, were not exactly in the full flush of youth. Derek Batey himself once took time out to email popular website TV Cream to chide them for peddling this unforgivable lie. "The couples who appeared were not all old. In fact great care was taken to ensure that all age groups were represented," scolded an indignant Derek, as our lifelong dream of joining the Water Rats crumbled before our eyes. It cannot be denied, though, that there were a lot of pensioners on the series, all of whom seemed to be celebrating a landmark matrimonial anniversary for Derek to coo over. A happy couple with Derek Batey. "The fact that it survived 20 years on television is to be congratulated," Batey boasted to us. It made him a reasonably big star - big enough to appear on Christmas 3-2-1 , anyway - and when glamorous hostess Susan Cuff got married to regional smoothie David Davies, it was big news on Look North West, believe us. Everyone |
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Which union was in dispute with British Airways and called strike action in March 2010 | British Airways cabin crew strike begins | Business | The Guardian British Airways cabin crew strike begins Picket lines and standby queues grow at Heathrow after last-ditch talks between BA and Unite union collapse British Airways planes sit at Heathrow airport as the three-day cabin crew strike gets under way. Photograph: Matt Dunham/AP Close This article is 6 years old British Airways cabin crew today began three days of strike action which will cause severe disruption for tens of thousands of the airline's passengers. Last-ditch talks between BA and the Unite union, which represents the crew, collapsed acrimoniously yesterday, with BA warning that unless a new framework is drawn up it will scrap an agreement that gives shop stewards the use of company offices and time off to represent members. Unite said early indications were that its 12,000 members were solidly supporting the three-day walkout, called in response to BA's decision to cut staffing levels on every flight by at least one crew member. Picket lines were set up at airports including Heathrow , which will be the worst affected by the strike. Unite said more than 80 BA planes were grounded at the airport and so far no buses that transport crew to work had crossed picket lines. BA said more than 60% of long-haul flights would operate at Heathrow, although only 30% of short-haul flights were expected to do so. Many BA passengers at Heathrow's Terminal 5, from where most of its flights operate, said the only difference was that many of their flights were operated by other companies. American Jodi Rogers, 39, who is returning to Boston after a holiday, said: "As far as I know we are flying with BA and it's on time. So far, there has been no trouble." But Par Svensson, 47, from Sweden, had his flight to Copenhagen cancelled this morning due to the strike and he was waiting at the terminal to see whether he could catch a later flight to get home for his son's birthday. "I'm on standby for a flight and I will find out soon if I get on board. To be sure, I'm booked on a flight tonight from Stansted," he said. At Gatwick, all long-haul flights and more than half of short-haul flights were expected to operate as normal, while all flights to and from London City airport were expected to fly as scheduled. BA said 65% of passengers would still be able to reach their destination during the strike, although 1,100 of the 1,950 scheduled flights would be cancelled. In a bid to break the strike, BA is using 1,000 volunteer cabin crew and 22 chartered jets, including three Ryanair planes complete with flight attendants. The company said it was confident of handling as many as 49,000 passengers today and the same number tomorrow, which compares with a figure of around 75,000 for a normal weekend day in March. It has warned that the strike could disrupt flights into next week. Another four days of industrial action are set to begin on 27 March and further action is expected from mid-April unless the deadlock is broken. Unite's joint leader, Tony Woodley, accused BA of wanting a "war" with the union and complained that the BA chief executive, Willie Walsh, had tabled a worse offer than one withdrawn last week. Woodley said today that he had been set "mission impossible" because of the new offer, which included a four-year pay deal which the union maintained would at best freeze wages until 2014. The union had offered a 2.6% pay cut this year as part of a three-year deal. Woodley said: "The disruption that passengers will inevitably experience over the next three days could have been spared had BA grasped that you cannot put an offer on the table one day, take it off the next and then come back with a worse one a few days later. "To expect this union to recommend to its members any such proposal shows an insecure grasp of industrial relations reality. "Unite remains available at any time to talk to BA. We urge them to think again about what is truly in the long-term best interests of this great airline." Labour MP John McDonnell, whose Hayes and Harlington constituency includes H |
What did the media nickname John Prescott | How the net closed on Prescott | Media | The Guardian Media How the net closed on Prescott The deputy PM's latest tangle is the first big British political story to be driven by bloggers, reports Patrick Barkham, while, Guido Fawkes defends their role Monday 10 July 2006 04.26 EDT First published on Monday 10 July 2006 04.26 EDT Share on Messenger Close 'I think it's called the internet or something - blogs is it? - I don't know, I've only just got used to letters John, I haven't got used to all this new technology." If John Prescott really barely knew what a blog was it seems odd he put his name to a "Prescott Express" battlebus blog during the 2005 general election. Whatever the truth of his blustering to John Humphrys, the beleaguered deputy prime minister certainly knows what a blog is now. Bloggers have basked in a higher profile than ever before in the scandal over Prescott's links with US billionaire Philip Anschutz. Prescott himself has suggested the scandal has been a "dirty tricks" campaign fronted by bloggers, their strings pulled by journalists or Conservative Central Office. Have the blogs really driven the story? What is the relationship between bloggers and journalists? Is the growing influence of bloggers a boon for democracy? Or is it a reckless deskilling of journalism, where rumours are published and reputations besmirched without any supporting evidence? Prescott's stay at Anschutz's ranch first surfaced online when the Guardian's Westminster correspondent David Hencke reported their secret meeting on Guardian Unlimited's Westminster Weekly podcast on June 29. Two days later, traditional "big media", in the shape of the Times, broke the story to a wider audience and first suggested there had been wrongdoing on Prescott's part. The scandal developed a new strand when blogger Guido Fawkes named Prescott's alleged third mistress who, he claimed, threatened to sue the Sun if it dared publish allegations of the affair. The Mail (and Fawkes proudly publishes server logs showing how many hits he gets from Associated Newspaper computers, along with the BBC, Conservative Central Office and others) then published a story headlined: Prescott facing fresh embarrassment over net rumours of two more affairs. Dirty tricks Suddenly, Prescott was on the front pages. The Independent ran a story which could go down in British political history as the first case of politician blaming blogger. "It is the black arts," a Prescott "ally" was quoted as saying. "They are running a dirty tricks campaign and they are being used as a conduit by journalists." Then, on Thursday's Today programme Humphrys took up the bloggers' preferred side of the scandal and questioned Prescott seven times about whether he had other affairs. In the US, "attack blogs" have led the way in a number of political scandals. Senator Trent Lott resigned in 2002 after his comments apparently supporting racial segregation appeared on blogs. Another scalp was Dan Rather, the CBS anchorman, who resigned after bloggers revealed a news story questioning President Bush's military record was based on forged documents. Aggressive US blogs have also fronted some spectacular smear campaigns, as the BBC's political editor Nick Robinson pointed out in his blog. Swift Boat Veterans for Truth attacked John Kerry's war record, successfully denting the Democrats' presidential candidate in 2004. Blogs have proved effective in disseminating nasty rumours without politicians' hands getting dirty. Both bloggers and mainstream media agree the British political blogosphere does not pack America's punch. "British political bloggers have not yet proved to be able to land that devastating blow in the same way as American blogs have done," says Georgina Henry, editor of the Guardian's Comment is free blog. "It's going to be some time before the politicians pay court to political bloggers in the way they do in America." But, she says, month by month, UK bloggers are growing in readership and influence. None more so than two iconoclastic right-of-centre bloggers, Fawkes and Iain Dale |
What type of stone is The Blarney Stone made from | Why do people kiss the Blarney Stone? - Ask History Ask History March 11, 2015 By Elizabeth Nix Share From Ireland's national symbol to its average beer consumption, get the facts on the Emerald Isle. Share this: Why do people kiss the Blarney Stone? Author Why do people kiss the Blarney Stone? URL Google Kissing Ireland’s Blarney Stone, a tradition that’s been around for several centuries, is said to give a person the gift of eloquence and persuasiveness. The iconic stone is set in a wall of Blarney Castle, constructed in 1446 by Dermot McCarthy, king of Munster, on the site of a demolished 13th century castle. Various legends surround the Blarney Stone’s origins. One story holds it was acquired during the Crusades and brought to Ireland, while another tale claims it was made from the same material used at Stonehenge. An additional account links it to the Stone of Scone (also called the Stone of Destiny), which was used for hundreds of years in the coronation of Scottish and English monarchs, while yet another legend contends it was a gift from Robert the Bruce, king of Scots, to Cormac McCarthy, king of Munster, for sending men to help Bruce defeat the English at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. However, in 2014, geologists from the University of Glasgow shed some light on the Blarney Stone’s heritage when they concluded that the famous rock isn’t from Scotland but instead is made of 330-million-year-old limestone local to the south of Ireland. The word “blarney,” meaning skillful flattery or nonsense, supposedly came into use following an incident involving the head of the McCarthy family and Queen Elizabeth I, who ruled England and Ireland from 1558 to 1603. The queen sent the earl of Leicester to seize Blarney Castle but the talkative McCarthy managed to keep stalling him. The queen grew exasperated by the earl’s reports about the lack of progress in the matter and uttered something to the effect that the reports were all “Blarney.” Today, people travel from around the globe to give the Blarney Stone a peck (which must be done by leaning backward while holding onto two railings). Winston Churchill is among the notable figures who’ve kissed the stone, doing so in 1912 when he was First Lord of the Admiralty. Who’s to say that smooch didn’t bestow a little eloquence on Churchill, who went on to become British prime minister in 1940 and earn a reputation as a masterful orator? Tags |
Who played DI Harry Naylor in the police drama series Between the Lines | Between the Lines - Show News, Reviews, Recaps and Photos - TV.com Between the Lines EDIT Welcome to the guide to Between the Lines at TV.com. This high quality police drama from the BBC concerned on the activities of the Complaints Investigation Bureau (CIB), investigating allegations of corruption at all levels of the police force, challenging the public's perception of the police force as the bastions of law, order and justice. Detective Superintendent Tony Clark Neil Pearson, a morally ambiguous career-minded high-flyer, headed a CIB team comprising Detective Inspector Harry Naylor Tom Georgeson and Detective Sergeant Maureen Connell Siobhan Redmond. As the officers discovered, the higher the seniority, the harder to prove the corruption existed, and a key cast member successfully evaded discovery for two seasons. The premise of the show, created by The Bill stalwart J.C. Wilsher, afforded the writers the freedom to explore all aspects of police corruption, while exploiting the entrenched hostility of other officers to the activities of the CIB. The nature of the work, as team members found themselves morally conflicted by their duty to uphold the law, and a separate focus on Clark's compromised personal life, provided an essential dramatic dynamic and earned the series the epithet "Between the Sheets". With its pioneering, hard edged realism combined with soap style storylines, the series set new standards for police dramas that would be followed over the coming decade. Each season ended on a cliffhanger, and its third and final season ended on an unresolved storyline.moreless |
What is the family name of the Duke of Norfolk | Family Facts Click here for more information about Howard Family Genealogy items (and other surnames too! Howard is an ancient name whose history on English soil dates back to before the wave of emigration that followed the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Howard or Howart, is a cognate of the Old Norse name Haward and means "high" or "chief" warden. Occasionally, the surname Howard may have been applied to someone who worked at a dairy farm at which female sheep were kept. In this case, the derivation is from the Old English words "eowu," which means "ewe," and "hierde," which means "herd." The name also came to Britain with the Normans, where it came from the Old French name Huard or the Old German name Howard. The former name is derived from the Old German name Hugihard, which literally means "heart-brave." First found in in Cumberland, England, where they were seated from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066. For four centuries the Howard family stood at the head of English nobility. The Howard family can definitely trace their ancestry back to Sir William Howard living under the first of two Edwards from 1297 to 1308. It was in the stirring days of Edward I that the first Howard made his home at East Wynch. This was Master William Howard, afterwards to become Chief Justice of the Common Pleas and a knight. Of his parentage we know nothing, although the probabilities are that he belonged either to a burgess family of Lynn, or else to some substantial yeoman stock of the neighborhood. He may have been either of Danish or of English descent. Northwest Norfolk was as much a district of the Danes as it was of the Angles ;"and both races sought refuge in its marshy fastnesses after the Norman conquest, gradually emerging from their hiding places as the laws of the invader grew less rigorous. But it must also be remembered that the shores of the Wash sheltered searovers of many different breeds, and that there are evidences, especially in local place-names, of a stubbornly rooted British population. The surname which Howard bore tells us little in this direction. As it stands, it might well be of Scandinavian origin, and the sea-going tastes of so many early Howards seem to indicate a Viking strain; or the original form may possibly have been "Hereward". There certainly was a rich burgess of Lynn, William Hereward by name, who flourished early in Henry III's reign ; but neither the Chief Justice himself, or any of his descendants, ever spelled their patronymic thus, although they use many other forms, such as Heyward, Heiward, Haward, and Harrard. The Hereward theory has inspired certain genealogists to deduce the descent of the ducal line of Norfolk from Hereward the Wake, "last of the Saxons"; but the derivation most favored by the matter-of-fact is the simple one of " Heyward", which was a title bestowed in old England upon the functionary who guarded the barns and haggards of a farm or village. "The warden of a common is still so called in some parts of the country. It is interesting to note the various pedigrees, more or less splendid, upon which the professional heralds have attempted at different periods to graft the Howard stock. Instead of helping to unravel the puzzle, these tabarded flatterers have so confused the evidences at their command that today the very name of Justice William Howard's father is unknown and will probably remain so forever. Perhaps the most absurd of these gorgeous lines of descent is that quoted in Collins' Peerage, "on the authority of three heralds of high repute." But, in truth, the pedigree which flaunts itself unblushingly in Burke's Peerage, tracing the Howards to "Hereward the Wake", rests up |
In which country were the Ton Ton Macout secret police active | The Tonton Macoutes: The Central Nervous System of Haiti’s Reign of Terror – COHA COHA 8369 10 Commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.coha.org%2Ftonton-macoutes%2FThe+Tonton+Macoutes%3A+The+Central+Nervous+System+of+Haiti%E2%80%99s+Reign+of+Terror2010-03-11+18%3A15%3A34COHAhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.coha.org%2F%3Fp%3D8369 A Malediction on Haitian Society Few countries in the hemisphere have suffered through such an extensive run of unqualified repressive regimes and military dictatorships as Haiti. The nearly thirty years of harsh rule under François “Papa Doc” Duvalier, and his son, Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier that ended in 1986, are likely the most infamous epoch in the painful history of this small French-Creole nation that occupies the western third of the Caribbean island of La Hispaniola. Certainly, the main tool for the maintenance of the regime’s grasp on the population through much of this period was the “Tonton Macoutes,” renamed in 1971 as the Milice de Voluntaires de la Sécurité Nationale —MVSN (Volunteers for National Security). Although this organization no longer formally exists, its legacy of paramilitary violence and sheer brutality still contorts Haitian modern political and economic cultures. The Birth of Terror In 1959, only two years after becoming president, “Papa Doc” created a paramilitary force that would report only to him and would be fully empowered to use unremitting violence to maintain the new administration’s authority to summarily dispose of its enemies. This marked the birth of one of the most brutal paramilitary organizations in the hemisphere and was justified by the leader’s profound paranoia towards the threat posed by the regular armed forces. Haiti’s military began to steadily lose a great deal of authority with the consolidation of the François Duvalier regime, which it would not recover until 1986, when the pressure coming from senior military officers played a major role in the fall of Jean-Claude. A spate of coups followed, with military figures occupying the vacancy left by “Baby Doc.” The Haitians nicknamed this warlord-led goon squad the “Tonton Macoutes,” after the Creole translation of a common myth, about an “uncle” (Tonton) who kidnaps and punishes obstreperous kids by snaring them in a gunnysack (Macoute) and carrying them off to be consumed at breakfast. Consequently, these torturers, kidnapers and extortionists were feared not only by children, but also by the country’s general population, as well as by opposition members and business men not willing to make enforced pay-offs to the authorities. The militia consisted mostly of illiterate fanatics that were converted into ruthless zombie-like gunmen. Their straw hats, blue denim shirts, dark glasses and machetes remain indelibly etched in the minds of millions of Haitians. Ever since its establishment, this brutal organization had free rein to act unreservedly, disregarding any ethical or civil rights of the citizenry that might interfere with its indiscriminate violence. They were not accountable to any state branch, court or elected body, but rather only to their leader, “Papa Doc.” The Second Most Feared Man in Haiti The dictator’s hold on power was guaranteed by the secret police’s terror campaign, and usually, the head of the “Macoutes,” was considered to be extremely close to the dictator. This was especially true under President François Duvalier. Luckner Cambronne was a particularly fierce head of the “Tonton Macoutes” throughout the 1960’s and the beginning of the 1970’s, for two reasons: first, because he was considered perhaps the most powerful and influential man in Haiti during the transition from “Papa” to “Baby Doc,” and second, because of his unique brand of cruelty that enabled him to become very rich and earned him the nickname “Vampire of the Caribbean.” As a result of his close relationship with “Papa Doc,” Luckner climbed rapidly up Haiti’s power structure and he became the chief plotter of the extortions carried out by his henchmen. Later, he profited by supplying corpses and blood to universities and hospitals in t |
What type of weapon is the Scottish claymore | Scotlish Weaponry - Important Scottish Hunter�s Dirk (Item SCOTWEAPON 1-6; BRITSCOT 1-7) DESCRIPTION: This is a very rare Scottish dirk of the type once used by Scottish Highlanders who hunted in the mountains. This magnificent dirk is mounted with pure silver fittings. The scabbard is fitted with brown leather and is thus quite different from the dress dirks used by Scots on parade and ceremonial functions. Those were normally quite elegant in appearance. This one is more than elegant. It was designed and used in the hunt for the elusive red, highland stag. The grip is of stag�s horn (used only on the hunting pieces). The Cairngorm-stone mounting on the top of the grip is repeated in smaller size on both of the smaller stag-gripped eating appurtenances (knife and fork). Actually, the dirk with these accouterments was the original historical form for the later, fancy dirks. The dirk was originally a hunter�s weapon for the �Sport of Kings,� but also as a defense against brigands and highwaymen. The small knife and fork were handy utilitarian tools that were used at mealtime in the mountains and glades. The tradition of the Cairngorm stones and usage of silver was not decorative alone. Tradition has it that if the highlander should finally expire along the �high road or low road� and his remains be found, the Scottish wayfarer finding him would take the valuable dirk and it would either be his reward for his assistance in burying the man or selling the dirk for funeral costs. Only in Scotland of old could this be counted on; not in liberal Scotia of today. The blade has the serrated edge used for various purposes in dressing the fallen game. There is some rust pitting about one inch down from the grip on the blade where a constantly worn item like this is most exposed to the elements. The blade is about 12 1/2 inches long. The entire dirk is 19 1/2 inches long (unusually long). This is a museum piece without a doubt and should be the pride of any collection of Scottish cultural items. PRICE: $3,500.00; Reduced on sale to $2,200.00 Child�s Skein Dubh (black dirk) (Item SCOTWEAPON 1-7; BRITSCOT 2-7) DESCRIPTION: Here is a charming little lethal weapon as given to a trusted minor. It�s just a nice little dirk in miniaturized size. Other than that it�s an exact duplicate of a full-sized Scottish dirk. It has all the Celtic engraving on the various parts and genuine Cairn stones (agate) in the main dirk and in the hilts of the small knife and fork. At best guesstimate we would say that this piece dates from the 1880s or 1890s. It has the leather carry strap and the leather-covered scabbard is scuffed a bit, but is all intact. It has the traditional serrated blade. The overall length is about 9 3/4 inches. The blade is about 5 3/4 inches long. This is an unusual child�s dirk in that it even has a blade. Usually these had no blade at all and were simply a decorative accoutrement to a child�s highland outfit. This one, however, being 100-percent complete indicates that the child was trusted and under a strict discipline known usually in the landed gentry or royal families of Scotland. This is a rare museum-worthy relic. PRICE: $1,550.00 Scottish Black Dirk (silver mounted) (Item SCOTWEAPON 1-8; BRITSCOT 2-9) DESCRIPTION: This is a fine, proud Scottish dirk of the piper variety. It is silver mounted, but bears no silver designation or hallmarks. In the military style it has the seal of Saint Andrew that seems to be expertly hand engraved and is flanked by two sprays of acacia branches. The letters �IBMN� appear to be also done by hand on the facing of the silver pocket that accepts the small knife of the knife-fork set. On the facing of the fork compartment is �NIC.� The length of the piece is 18 inches overall. The blade has the typical serrated edge running down three quarters of the length. The grip with hand-carved Celtic knots is also studded with silver pinions. This is just a superior dirk of the finest quality throughout. Circa: 1850. PRICE: $3,250.00 17th. Regt. Highland Light Infantry Foot Dress Dirk of the 74th Hi |
What is the name of the peninsula divided among Mexico, Guatemala and Belize | The Top Ten Maya Sites In Belize - Descriptions and How To Get There Close Top Ten Maya Sites To Visit In Belize Known as the epicenter of the ancient Maya world, Belize once was home to more than 2 million Mayas. Sacred temples, pyramids, advanced science, agriculture, mathematics, palaces, and awesome structures are their legacy. Without the use of iron or the wheel, the civilization reached its zenith at the time when Europe was in the Dark Ages. Detail from ancient Maya plate found at Actun Kabal cave in Belize. This advanced civilization – supported by vast agricultural farmlands and trading centers, held sway for well over 2,000 years. The Maya Empire evolved around 350 B.C. in the tropical lowlands Belize and northern Guatemala and reached its apogee from 250 A.D. to 900 A.D. The arrival of the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century spelled the beginning of the end of the Maya civilization that had already began a decline with many of its great cities and monuments abandoned perhaps due to war, famine or break down of government structure. The Maya civilization has permanently marked the landscape, as these top ten Belize Maya Sites show. 1. Xunantunich Xunantunich means “maiden of the rock” or “stone woman” in Maya, and is situated on the Western Highway across the river from the village of San Jose Succotz. It can be reached by ferry daily between 8 am and 5 pm. This site is less than one mile from some lovely rapids of the Mopan River and provides an impressive view of the entire river valley. Xunantunich is a Classic Period ceremonial center. The site core occupies only 300 square meters but the periphery covers several square kilometers On the main palace building is an astronomical carved frieze. El Castillo tops off the peak at Xunantunich The highest ruin is 133 feet tall, the second tallest ruin in all of Belize. Well-preserved sun god masks decorate one side of the structure. Six major plazas, more than 25 temples and palaces and a new museum are just some of the reasons why Xunantunich is one of the most visited sites. The Belize Tourism Development Project has invested over half a million dollars to fully excavate the site and make it more visitor-friendly. Directions Take the Western highway for approximately 70 miles, until you reach Santa Elena town. Take the road that leads to Succotz village which is just before reaching Benque Viejo del Carmen. At this point you should see a ferry on the right hand side of the road and a sign for the Maya temple. You cross the ferry free of charge and Xunantunich is a three minute drive from there. Check out our full article devoted to Xunantunich Maya Ruin . 2. Altun Ha Altun Ha is located 31 miles north of Belize City on the Old Northern Highway. A two-mile dirt road connects the main road to the site. The area around the Altun Ha is rich in wildlife including armadillos, bats, squirrels, agouti, paca, foxes, raccoons, coati, tyra, tapir and the white-tailed deer. Two hundred species of birds have been recorded and there are large crocodiles that inhabit the Maya-made water reservoir. Altun Ha, a major ceremonial and vital trade center during the Classic Period, has two principal plazas. The most significant find of Altun Ha is the “Jade Head”, which represents the Mayan Sun God, Kinich Ahua; it is the largest object carved of jade in the Maya civilization. Directions From Belize City, take the Northern Highway for about ½ hour just after passing Sandhill Village. Take the Old Northern Highway on your right for 14 miles. On your left, take the Rockstone Pond Road towards the reserve for 2 miles. 3. Caracol Caracol Maya Ruin western Belize Located on the western edge of the Maya Mountains within the Chiquibul Forest Reserve, Caracol lies on a high plateau of 500m above sea level that drops into a deep valley to the northwest and rises into hilly terrain to the southwest. The site was discovered in 1938 by Rosa Mai, a logger looking for mahogany. That same year the Archaeological Commissioner, A.H. Anderson, visited the site and named it ‘Caracol’ (Spanish for |
What was the last studio album that Brian Jones played on | BRIAN JONES DISCOGRAPHY BRIAN JONES DISCOGRAPHY HENDRIX AND BRIAN "MY LITTLE ONE" features: Brian Jones - Sitar and percussion Jimi Hendrix - Guitar Dave Mason - Bass and sitar Mitch Mitchell - Drums With thanks to John Mars for the heads-up! And thanks to the original source of the info, MOJO http://www.mojo4music.com/ Also check out this link: http://earcandy_mag.tripod.com/rrcase-brianjones.htm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ever wonder what Brian Jones did in the Rolling Stones? Posted by matt2nd ([email protected]) on Sun, Jan 26, 03 at 15:40 Before going for a swim that is? Someone posted this on the Mojo board and I thought it was great, printed it out even. Anyway, from back in the days when the Stones actually mattered. Thought some of you might enjoy this info. Makes me with for a Stones Anthology. ...So I'm making a big, bold statement for all the Stones fans, so I won't be no Chod no more: My fairly-painstakingly researched, years in the making, OOPSing, magazine-and-book-poring-over, handclap counting "Who Played What" list for the Brian Jones Years. I figure you guys might either a) know something I don't or b) like it anyway. It's pretty long, of course, but I hope somebody gets something out of it, even if it's a small discussion: Pre-The first LP (misc. tracks): COME ON (Chuck Berry) Rec: May 10, 1963* Rel: June 7, 1963 (UK 45) M. Jagger: Lead Vocals. K. Richard: Guitar. B. Jones: Harmonica, Backing Vocal.** B. Wyman: Bass, Backing Vocal. C. Watts: Drums. *Another version, which remains unreleased, was recorded on 16 May. **Jones doubles Mick throughout the verse; thankfully he's not thatsquawky voice repeating the title phrase. I WANT TO BE LOVED (Willie Dixon)* Rec: May 10, 1963** Rel: June 7, 1963 (UK B-Side) M. Jagger: Lead Vocal. K. Richard: Guitar. B. Jones: Harmonica. B. Wyman: Bass. C. Watts: Drums. * An unreleased stab at I'M A HOG FOR YOU BABY was recorded at this session too. **An earlier version was recorded, along with ROADRUNNER, BRIGHTLIGHTS, BIG CITY, DIDDLEY DADDY and HONEY WHAT'S WRONG for a demo on March 11, 1963. The band also recorded PRETTY THING and IT'S ALL RIGHT BABE for another demo on April 16, 1963. The first set are on bootleg, the second aren't. Both the later songs are of course, Bo Diddley. The band did many Diddley songs onstage, and one- BRING IT TO JEROME -featured Brian on the gravelly 'Jerome' vocal. FORTUNE TELLER (Neville) Rec: Aug. 1 or 8, 1963 Rel: Jan. 24, 1964 (UK comp - SATURDAY CLUB) M. Jagger: Vocal, Handclaps, Harmonica(?)*, Tambourine(?).** K. Richard: Guitar. B. Jones: Tambourine(?), Harmonica (?)**, Backing Vocal. B. Wyman: Bass, Harmony Vocal.*** C. Watts: Drums. *Mixed down significantly on some compilations. **On his site Wyman says Brian is harp and Mick is tambourine, but unless Andrew started his downplaying of Jones this early, I don't think Brian's main contribution would be so near-inaudible... ***Wyman doubles Mick throughout most of the song. Wyman claims he didn't enjoy singing, but Brian did. Brian just helps out on the"Aaahs" here. POISON IVY (Version One) (Leiber-Stoller) Rec: Aug. 1 or 8, 1963* Rel: Jan. 24, 1964 (UK comp - SATURDAY CLUB) M. Jagger: Lead Vocal, Guiro**. K. Richard: Lead Guitar. B. Jones: Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocal. B. Wyman: Bass, Harmony Vocal.*** C. Watts: Drums. *A Jagger-Richard song, WHAT KIND OF GIRL was recorded on this date also, but remains unreleased, and unbooted. **Apparently Jagger overdubbed a guiro, but the raspy percussion does not appear on certain mixes of the song, and therefore certain records. ***Wyman's flat Cockney tones are once again heard prominently on thissong also. WAKE UP IN THE MORNING (Brian Jones-J. Walter Thompson)* Rec: Oct. 1963 Rel: Bootleg. M. Jagger: Vocal. K.Richard: Guitar. B. Jones: Harmonica. B. Wyman: Bass. C. Watts: Drums. *This was written and recorded for a Rice Krispies cereal ad. J.Walter Thompson was an ad agency. The track sounds a little like "I Wanna Be Your Man", lasts 31 |
What is the name of Catherine Zeta Jones character in Chicago | Chicago (2002) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s Chicago. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 30 titles created 19 Mar 2013 a list of 29 titles created 30 Jun 2014 a list of 26 titles created 05 Nov 2014 a list of 47 titles created 28 May 2015 a list of 25 titles created 11 Jan 2016 Search for " Chicago " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 6 Oscars. Another 49 wins & 121 nominations. See more awards » Videos A young Shakespeare, out of ideas and short of cash, meets his ideal woman and is inspired to write one of his most famous plays. Director: John Madden A poet falls for a beautiful courtesan whom a jealous duke covets. Director: Baz Luhrmann Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy. Directors: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise Stars: Natalie Wood, George Chakiris, Richard Beymer At the close of WWII, a young nurse tends to a badly-burned plane crash victim. His past is shown in flashbacks, revealing an involvement in a fateful love affair. Director: Anthony Minghella A silent movie star meets a young dancer, but the arrival of talking pictures sends their careers in opposite directions. Director: Michel Hazanavicius Los Angeles citizens with vastly separate lives collide in interweaving stories of race, loss and redemption. Director: Paul Haggis An old Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur in the American South have a relationship that grows and improves over the years. Director: Bruce Beresford Selfish yuppie Charlie Babbitt's father left a fortune to his savant brother Raymond and a pittance to Charlie; they travel cross-country. Director: Barry Levinson The story of King George VI of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it. Director: Tom Hooper Lt. John Dunbar, exiled to a remote western Civil War outpost, befriends wolves and Indians, making him an intolerable aberration in the military. Director: Kevin Costner A seventeen-year-old aristocrat falls in love with a kind but poor artist aboard the luxurious, ill-fated R.M.S. Titanic. Director: James Cameron A Mumbai teen reflects on his upbringing in the slums when he is accused of cheating on the Indian Version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" Directors: Danny Boyle, Loveleen Tandan Stars: Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Saurabh Shukla Edit Storyline Murderesses Velma Kelly (a chanteuse and tease who killed her husband and sister after finding them in bed together) and Roxie Hart (who killed her boyfriend when she discovered he wasn't going to make her a star) find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s Chicago. Written by Debpp322 It began with a hit... See more » Genres: Rated PG-13 for sexual content and dialogue, violence and thematic elements | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 24 January 2003 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Chicago: The Musical See more » Filming Locations: £113,386 (UK) (27 December 2002) Gross: Catherine Zeta-Jones added Velma's pose for the photographers in the Cell Block Tango. See more » Goofs There are 50 stars on the US flag in the courtroom (should be 48). See more » Quotes Roxie : You want some advice, well here's a piece of advice from me to you, lay off the caramels. [She winks] The end credits are written in Broadway lights. See more » Connections All I Care About Is Love (1975) Charged, exhilarating, a treat and a s |
How old was Brian Jones when he died | Has the riddle of Rolling Stone Brian Jones's death been solved at last? | Daily Mail Online Has the riddle of Rolling Stone Brian Jones's death been solved at last? By SCOTT JONES comments She was a tall, graceful woman who greeted me with a delicate handshake. As we chatted in her sitting room and she poured tea, I found it difficult to believe that this woman was once at the centre of one of pop's most mysterious deaths. Janet Lawson was the person who found Rolling Stones star Brian Jones dead at the bottom of his swimming pool on July 2, 1969. Officially, Jones, aged just 27, drowned while under the influence of drink and drugs. A verdict of death by misadventure was recorded at his inquest. Golden boy: Brian Jones in his heyday. But by 1969 his taste for drink and drugs had left him often incapable of recording or touring For almost 40 years, Janet Lawson kept her true identity and story private. But earlier this year, shortly before her death from cancer, she broke her silence and provided me with sworn testimony that threatens to turn the official version on its head. And my own investigations, accessing previously unpublished police and Public Records Office files, and interviewing officers who worked on the case, reveal serious flaws in the inquiry. Four decades on from the Brian Jones tragedy, I believe there is finally enough new evidence for the investigation to be reopened. I became interested in the Brian Jones case a couple of years ago when I found myself near the cemetery where the star is buried. As a Stones fan, I decided to visit his grave. In the soil next to it was a message from a fan promising to search for the 'truth'. I was sufficiently intrigued to start some research and, as a journalist and BBC producer, I was soon fascinated by the internet debate surrounding the fateful evening. Some bloggers claimed that Jones committed suicide, while others believed it was murder. The more outlandish conspiracy theorists played up the rift between Jones and his bandmates Mick Jagger and Keith Richards at the time of his death, suggesting they might have been involved. Less than a month before he died, Jones had been sacked from the Stones. Jones, a middle-class boy from Cheltenham, had formed and named the Rolling Stones in 1962. But by 1969 his appetite for drink and drugs left him often incapable of playing in the studio and he was certainly in no condition to go on the road, despite the fact the Stones had a profitable American tour planned. The night Jones died, according to the official version of events, there were three guests at his home, Cotchford Farm in Hartfield, East Sussex. They were Janet Lawson, a 26-year-old nurse who knew the musician through her boyfriend, Rolling Stones tour manager Tom Keylock; Frank Thorogood, 43, Jones's builder-cum-minder; and Anna Wohlin, Jones's girlfriend. All three gave statements to police within six hours of the death, saying that Jones was drunk or had been drinking. Lawson said he had been taking sleeping tablets. They all said they independently left the pool and went to separate areas of the house minutes before he drowned alone. I first made contact with Janet Lawson in the summer of last year. Although she was initially wary of my intentions, gradually we started talking more frequently and she seemed keen to tell her story. Rock 'n' roll lifestyle: Brian Jones in 1965 with his then girlfriend, model Anita Pallenberg At the end of our first conversation I asked: 'Do you mind if I call you next week?' Jan, as she called herself, said that would be fine, but then remembered something. 'I'm going into hospital for a few days, nothing really, so best leave it for a week or so,' she said. That 'nothing really' turned out to be a cancer check. The cancer would prove to be terminal and towards the end of July this year, Jan died peacefully at a hospice close to her home. When she agreed to tell her story she did not know she was dying - this was no deathbed confession. But as the cancer took hold she took some comfort from finally telling the truth. 'I've don |
Who had a hit in the sixties with Along Came Jones | Ray Stevens - Along Came Jones - YouTube Ray Stevens - Along Came Jones Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jun 29, 2012 "Along Came Jones" is from the album called Gitarzan was Rays' fourth studio album, released in 1969, as well as his second for Monument Records. Unlike his previous album, Even Stevens, this album is completely in the genres of novelty and comedy. Although this is a true studio album, all of the songs are overdubbed with cheering and applauding of an audience to provide the feeling of a live album. Cover versions include three of the Coasters' hits ("Yakety Yak," "Little Egypt" and "Along Came Jones"), "Mr. Custer," and "Alley Oop." The album also contains re-recordings of his two novelty hits, "Harry the Hairy Ape" and "Ahab the Arab." "Freddie Feelgood (And His Funky Little Five Piece Band)" makes its first appearance on an album but is overdubbed with audience noises for this album. Aside from "Freddie Feelgood," two singles were lifted from this album: the title track (which tells a bizarre story about Tarzan and Jane and Cheetah forming a music band) and "Along Came Jones". The album version of the former begins with cheers and applause from an audience while the single version does not. On July 2, 1996, Varèse Sarabande rereleased this album on CD and included three bonus tracks, all three of which were singles after the release of this album: "The Streak," "The Moonlight Special," and "Bridget the Midget (The Queen of the Blues)." Category |
Grace Jones had a hit with which Edith Piaf song in 1986 | GRACE JONES! La Vie En Rose - YouTube GRACE JONES! La Vie En Rose Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Aug 20, 2013 La Vie en rose" was the signature song of French singer Édith Piaf, written in 1945, popularized in 1946, and released as a single in 1947. The song's title can be translated as "Life in Rosy Hues" or "Life Through Rose-Colored Glasses"; its literal meaning is "Life in Pink". the melody was composed by Marguerite Monnot and Louis Guglielmi, known as Louiguy. Originally, the song was registered as being written by Louiguy only, since at the time Piaf did not have necessary qualifications to be able to copyright her work with SACEM. Words "Quand il me tient dans ses bras..." ("When he takes me in his arms...") came to her mind one evening in 1944, when she was standing in front of an American man. That gave the base for the rest of lyrics. Piaf offered the song to Marianne Michel, who slightly modified the lyrics, changing "les choses" ("things") for "la vie" ("life"). English lyrics for the song were later written by Mack David. Grace Jones is a Jamaican singer, actress and model. Jones started out as a model, regularly appearing at the New York City nightclub Studio 54. Jones secured a record deal with Island Records in 1977, which resulted in a string of dance-club hits. In the late 1970s, she adapted the emerging electronic music style and adopted a severe, androgynous look. Many of her singles were hits on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play and Hot Dance Airplay charts, for example 1981's "Pull Up to the Bumper", which spent seven weeks at No. 2 on the U.S. dance chart. Jones was able to find mainstream success in Europe, particularly the United Kingdom, scoring a number of Top 40 entries on the UK Singles Chart. Her most notable albums are Warm Leatherette, Nightclubbing and Slave to the Rhythm, while her biggest hits are "Pull Up to the Bumper", "I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango)", "Private Life", "Slave to the Rhythm" and "I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect for You)". Jones is also an actress. Her acting occasionally overshadowed her musical output in America, but not in Europe, where her profile as a recording artist was much higher. She appeared in some low-budget films in the 1970s and early 1980s. Her work as an actress in mainstream film began in the 1984 fantasy-action film Conan the Destroyer alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the 1985 James Bond movie A View to a Kill. In 1986 she played a vampire in Vamp, and both acted in and contributed a song to the 1992 film Boomerang with Eddie Murphy. In 2001, she appeared in Wolf Girl alongside Tim Curry. Category |
Who married fellow country star George Jones in 1969 | Tammy Wynette: 5 Husbands - Much-married celebs - Pictures - CBS News Next Mickey Rooney: 9 Wives Actor Mickey Rooney and his wife, Jan, arrive at the 81st Academy Awards at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, Calif. on Feb. 22, 2009. Although Jan is the actor's ninth wife, the former child star has been married to her since 1978, longer than all his other marriages combined. Rooney's first marriage was in 1942 to Hollywood actress Ava Gardner. It ended in divorce as did all his other marriages except the one to Barbara Ann Thompson, who was murdered in 1966. Credit: VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images Zsa Zsa Gabor: 9 Husbands Ailing actress Zsa Zsa Gabor had eight husbands before she wed Prince Frederic von Anhalt in 1986, who has been at her bedside during her recent illnesses. The Hungarian-born star took her first husband when she was 20 in 1937. Her ex-husbands included the late Conrad Hilton, great-grandfather of Paris Hilton and founder of the Hilton hotel chain. She had her only child, a daughter, with Hilton. Her first seven marriages ended in divorce; her marriage to her eighth husband, Mexican attorney Felipe de Alba, was annulled, reportedly because her previous marriage was not properly ended. One of three famous sisters, Gabor apparently came from a marrying family. Her sister Eva took five trips down the aisle. Credit: AP Elizabeth Taylor: 7 Husbands Academy Award-winning actress Elizabeth Taylor, who died in 2011, was married eight times but had only seven husbands. She was married twice (in 1964 and 1975) to fellow actor Richard Burton whom she met on the set of "Cleopatra" while both were married to others. She took her first husband, Conrad Hilton Jr. (the hotel founder's son) when she was 18. She also was married to actor Michael Wilding, producer Mike Tiodd, singer Eddie Fisher, Sen. John Warner and construction worker Larry Fortensky. Todd was killed in a plane crash; the other marriages ended in divorce. Credit: AP Photo/Christie's Larry King: 7 Wives Talk show host Larry King answers reporters' question at a press conference for Seoul Digital Forum in Seoul, South Korea, May 25, 2011. He has been married eight times to seven different women, His current wife, singer Shawn Southwick, filed for divorce in 2010 but later withdrew the suit when the two reconciled. King was just 18 when he made his first trip down the aisle in 1951 with his high school sweetheart in a marriage that later was annulled. He was to repeat that journey seven more times with six other women. Former Playboy bunny Alene Akins was both his third and fifth wife. Credit: AP Photo/Lee Jin-man Lana Turner: 7 Husbands Kirk Douglas and Lana Turner dance in a scene from Vincente Minnelli's 1953 film "The Bad and the Beautiful." The actress, who died in 1995 at age 75, was married and divorced eight times between 1940, when she took her first husband, bandleader Artie Shaw, and 1972, when she divorced seventh husband Ronald Pellar. Her marriage to second husband Stephen Crane was annulled after just a few months and was followed a month later by a second wedding to him. He was the father of her only child. Credit: AP Photo Jerry Lee Lewis: 7 Wives Jerry Lee Lewis, a rock 'n' roll pioneer, has been married seven times, including once to a 13-year-old first cousin. The backlash from that marriage - his third - almost killed his career. Lewis has said in interviews he was 14 when he first married and his wife was 17. His fourth wife drowned in a swimming pool and his fifth wife died of a methadone overdose. He was divorced from the others, except for his current wife, Judith Brown, whom he married in March of 2012. Credit: Noel Vasquez/Getty Images Gregg Allman: 6 Wives Musician Gregg Allman, founding member of the Allman Brothers band, has had six wives, including singer/actress Cher, with whom he had a son, Elijah Blue. Allman, who writes about his marriages and ex-wives, in his new memoir "My Cross to Bear," has announced his engagement to Shannon Williams, a woman 40 years his junior. Credit: Toby Canham/Getty Images Rex Harrison: 6 |
What was the only UK hit for Tammy Jones | Let Me Try Again – Tammy Jones | British Chart Singles Let Me Try Again – Tammy Jones By Gary Wallace on 21st May 2015 | Tags: 1975 , Tammy Jones | Category: 1970s Tammy Jones occupied the UK top 10 for four weeks in 1975 with this track. (If this video fails to load, or you would like to watch a different version, search for Let me try again by Tammy Jones on YouTube.) Forty years ago this week, Let me try again by Tammy Jones was at number 7 in the UK singles chart, having peaked at number 5 the week before. It had entered the top 40 four weeks previously at number 30 and broke into the top 10 two weeks later. After four weeks in the top 10, the song spent the final three weeks of its chart life in the lower top 40. Let me try again was released on the Epic record label and was the only UK top 10 hit for Tammy Jones. It was included on an album of the same name that reached number 38 in the UK albums chart later in 1975. |
Who had a hit in 1994 with Mr Jones | Counting Crows — Mr. Jones — Listen, watch, download and discover music for free at Last.fm pop "Mr. Jones" is a song by American alternative rock band Counting Crows. It is the lead single and third track from their debut album, August and Everything After (1993). It was the band's first radio hit and remains one of their most popular singles. Overview "Mr. Jones" entered the American Top 40 on February 19, 1994, and entered the Top 10 five weeks later. On April 23, "Mr. Jones" passed R. Kelly's "Bump n' Grind", taking the number-one position (which… read more Don't want to see ads? Subscribe now Similar Tracks |
Who had a hit in 1973 with Me and Mrs Jones | R.I.P.: Billy Paul, 'Me and Mrs. Jones' Philly soul singer R.I.P.: Billy Paul, 'Me and Mrs. Jones' Philly soul singer Updated: April 25, 2016 â 11:37 AM EDT Dan DeLuca Music Critic Dan DeLuca is an Inquirer pop music critic. But his "In the Mix" column in the Weekend section ventures further afield, into books, movies, TV, the Internet, graphic novels and anything you might call "popular culture." More by Dan DeLuca Arrow icon Billy Paul, the Philadelphia soul singer best known for "Me and Mrs. Jones," the sublime cheating song that is a peak experience from the classic Sound of Philadelphia era, died of cancer on Sunday at age 81. His obituary is here . Is "Me and Mrs. Jones," which was written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff and Cary Gilbert and a #1 pop and R&B hit for Paul in 1972, the greatest sneaking around song of the '70s soul era? You know it is, though Luther Ingram's Stax hit "If Loving You Is Wrong (I Don't Want To Be Right)," also from 1972, comes in a close second. Gamble and Huff released this statement on the passing of Paul on Sunday: "We are very saddened to learn of the sudden death of our good friend and Philadelphia International Records recording artist Billy Paul. From the time we saw Billy performing live, and then signing him to our PIR/TSOP label, we immediately realized that we had discovered and launched one the most unique voices in the music industry. Billy's voice combined both Jazz, R&B and Soul vocals, making him one the great artists to come out of Philly and to be celebrated worldwide. Our proudest moment with Billy was the recording of the salacious smash ‘Me and Mrs. Jones.’ In our view, it is one of the greatest love songs ever recorded. Billy ...will forever have a special place in music history.” But there was more to Billy Paul, who was born Paul Williams, than "Me and Mrs. Jones." The North Philly native was a teenage ballad singer in the early 1950s, before later in the decade serving in the U.S. Army in Germany, where he was stationed with Elvis Presley and formed a band with Bing Crosby's son Gary. He fronted jazz and soul combos in the '60s in Philadelphia and released Feelin' Good At The Cadillac Club on the Gamble label in 1968. After "Me and Mrs. Jones," for the album 360 Degrees of Billy Paul topped the charts, Philadelphia International followed the hit up with "Am I Black Enough For You?," one of the label's most confrontational, socially conscious releases, which was regarded warily by conservative radio programmers. It killed the "Mrs. Jones" momentum, but had an impact as an anthem of racial pride in the long run, and was sampled on the title cut to Philadelphia gangsta rap pioneer Schoolly D's 1989 album Am I Black Enough For You? Paul's 1973 album War Of The Gods is a trippy six-song psychedelic soul experience that followed Isaac Hayes, Marvin Gaye and the Temptations' "Papa Was A Rolling Stone" into a mind expanding direction. It's ripe for rediscovery, and worth a look and listen for the album art alone. Paul's 1975 album When Love Is New again caused controversy when his songs "Let's Make A Baby" was considered too risque for radio play. And in 1976, the avowed Beatles fan recorded a memorable cover of Paul McCartney's "Let Em In," which he recast as a Civil Rights anthem. Check out those songs below. |
What was the name of Spike Jones' comedy band | Spike Jones — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm big band Spike Jones was a popular musician and comedian during the 1940s and 1950s. He and his backing band "The City Slickers" employed a wide variety of zany vocals, household implements and shotguns to produce their wacky, yet musically intriguing tracks. Reputed to have the most talented and highly-paid musicians of the day, Spike Jones and his musicians were considerably more than simply novelty performers. Much of their performances even included theatrics and musical athletics. Spike Jones was subtley avant-garde in… read more |
Under what name does rapper Russell Jones record | Russell Jones - MusicBrainz Russell Jones US rapper, aka Ol' Dirty Bastard ) Filter Discography Showing official release groups by this artist. Show all release groups instead , or show various artists release groups . Artist information |
What was the first top ten entry for Jesus Jones | Jesus Jones | New Music And Songs | Jesus Jones About Jesus Jones Jesus Jones' murky mix of samples, pop, dance tracks, and techno resulted in one huge international hit single, "Right Here, Right Now" (taken from their second album, Doubt), that pretty much sums up all of the band's virtues -- a strong melody and hook, with a flair for making the dance club overtones mesh with the rock guitar. To hear Jesus Jones' flaws, turn to their first album, which suffered from muddy beats, shapeless melodies, and intrusive samples, all of which also plagued sections of Doubt. But when Doubt worked, as it did on "Right Here, Right Now," "International Bright Young Thing," and "Real, Real, Real," it showed that sample-driven dance club music could comfortably fit into pop music. Based on the platinum success of Doubt, Jesus Jones' leader -- guitarist/vocalist Mike Edwards, who had launched the band in 1988 -- decided it was his mission to make techno palatable for the pop masses and recorded their follow-up album, 1993's Perverse, almost entirely on computer. The result was neither good pop music nor good techno, and Jesus Jones' subsequent fall from the top of the U.S. and U.K. charts was as fast as their rise to the top. After a long layoff, they returned in the summer of 1997 with Already. Initially, the album was only released in the U.K.; it was later released in the U.S. during the spring of 1998. Three years passed before the group returned to form. With new members Alan Doughty (bass) and Tony Arthy (drums), Jesus Jones inked a deal with Koch and issued London in fall 2001. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi |
Who is alleged to have confessed to the murder of Brian Jones on his death bed | New suspect emerges in possible Brian Jones murder | Reuters Mon Sep 14, 2009 | 10:17 PM EDT New suspect emerges in possible Brian Jones murder By Dean Goodman | LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES The line for suspected killers of Rolling Stones co-founder Brian Jones forms at the left. As conspiracy theorists salivate over the British police's recent decision to look into Jones' drowning 40 years ago, the band's former road manager on Monday accused a deceased World War Two veteran of killing the ill-starred virtuoso. Sam Cutler pointed the finger at Tom Keylock, the band's former chauffeur. Keylock allegedly coaxed a death-bed confession 16 years ago out of his friend Frank Thorogood, a builder who immediately became the pundits' prime suspect. While there is no hard evidence linking either man to Jones' death in his own swimming pool, Cutler said Keylock acted suspiciously in the ensuing days, removing or destroying items at Jones' house. Moreover, he disclosed that Keylock was the only suspect in a hitherto-undisclosed private investigation launched by the band's Allen Klein, who had little confidence in the British police. "He investigated Brian's murder with all the resources he had available to him and Klein thought that Brian had been murdered," Cutler wrote in a blog posting (www.gimmecutler.com). "Tom Keylock was the prime (and only) suspect named in that report." In an interview with Reuters, Cutler declined to say how he found out about the Klein report, but he said he met with Klein many times in the year after Jones died. KEY PLAYERS ALL DEAD Keylock, who was never formally interviewed by the police, died in London on July 2, aged 82. According to obituaries, he saw action at the Battle of Arnhem in the Netherlands in 1944. Klein died in New York two days later, aged 77. Representatives for Klein's ABKCO Music label and for the Rolling Stones declined comment. The official verdict on Jones is "death by misadventure." Despite being a strong swimmer, he drowned shortly after he was ousted from the Rolling Stones following years of erratic behavior fueled by drug abuse and insecurity. The autopsy revealed that he had ingested large amounts of drugs and alcohol, and his liver was twice the normal weight. He was 27. Thorogood was staying with Jones at the time, along with two women. Keylock initially claimed he was not there, but Cutler said he later admitted that he had been. Thorogood, who died in 1993, was fingered in two books published the following year, "Paint It Black: The Murder Of Brian Jones" by Geoffrey Giuliano and "Who Killed Christopher Robin?" by Terry Rawlings. (Jones lived in Winnie the Pooh creator A.A. Milne's former home). Thorogood either "snapped," according to the alleged confession cited in Rawlings' book, or accidentally held Jones underwater for too long during horseplay, according to Giuliano. But Cutler, immortalized in the Stones documentary "Gimme Shelter" trying to rein in the Hells Angels at the disastrous Altamont concert in 1969, said Klein's investigators suspected Keylock after interviewing the two women. Both were too afraid to testify against him, Cutler said, and Keylock initially claimed that he was never at Jones' house at the time. A potential wrinkle in Cutler's argument is that both women also fingered Thorogood. One of them, Jones' girlfriend Anna Wohlin, blamed him in a 1999 memoir. Testimony from Lawson, who recently died, is believed to be at the crux of the report currently being perused by Sussex police. Cutler said both were terrified of Keylock, who threatened them with violence. He spirited Wohlin back to her native Sweden within days of Jones' death. MOTIVE UNCLEAR A spokesman for the Sussex police said the report, from investigative journalist Scott Jones (no kin to the musician), has been examined by a senior detective but is not high priority. Keylock's motive is unclear. "My gut feeling is that he was ripping Brian off on some level or another," said Cutler, who was also questioned by Klein's investigators. His alibi held up, as he was preparing the band's free con |
From which song do these lyrics come. Hello Mrs Jones how's your Bert's lumbago, mustn't grumble | The Small Faces - Lazy Sunday Lyrics | SongMeanings The Small Faces Lazy Sunday is found on the album Wham Bam . Found on more albums: Ogden's Nut Gone Flake [Castle] 25 Greatest Hits The Best of Small Faces The Definitive Anthology of the Small Faces The Singles As & Bs The Very Best of the Small Faces [Charly] The Darlings of Wapping Wharf Launderette The Singles Collection There Are But Three Small Faces There Are But Three Small Faces All or Nothing [Bootleg] Ogden's Nut Gone Flake [Bonus Tracks] Ultimate Collection [Sanctuary] Autumn Stone [Castle Bonus Tracks] Ogden's Nut Gone Flake [Sunspot] Autumn Stone [Sunspots 2003] Best of Small Faces [Repertoire] Here Come the Small Faces Hits, Misses, Thrashers & Crashers Ogden's Nut Gone Flake [Japan] Greatest Hits [Charly] The Best of the Small Faces [Charly] Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake [Expanded] The Best of British Rock Ogden's Nut Gone Flake [Box Set] Ogden's Nut Gone Flake [Box Set] Pure Gold A-wouldn't it be nice to get on with me neighbours? But they make it very clear, yhey've got no room for ravers They stop me from groovin', they bang on me wall They doing me crust in, it's no good at all, ah Lazy Sunday afternoon I've got no mind to worry I close my eyes and drift away-a Here we all are sittin' in a rainbow Gor blimey, hello Mrs. Jones, how's old Bert's lumbago? (he mustn't grumble) (Tweedle-dee) I'll sing you a song with no words and no tune (twiddly-dee) To sing in your party while you souse at the moon (oh yeah) Lazy Sunday afternoon, I've got no mind to worry Close my eyes and drift away-a Root-de-doo-de-doo, a-root-de-doot-de-doy-di There's no one to hear me, there's nothing to say And no one can stop me from feeling this way, yeah Lazy Sunday afternoon I've got no mind to worry Close my eyes and drift away Lazy Sunday afternoon I've got no mind to worry Close my eyes and drift a- Close my mind and drift away, close my eyes and drift away |
What did Daniel Jones and Darren Hayes call themselves when they got into the charts | Download Darren Hayes MP3 Songs and Albums | music downloads Website: http://www.darrenhayes.com/ Biography Darren Hayes was born in the Australian city of Brisbane in 1972. He was the youngest child of the three in the family. The boy demonstrated his talent for music at a very early age, and Darren's mother was his first devoted fan. Hayes proved to be a staunch admirer of the Star Wars film – in the mature age he even tried himself for a role in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, though unsuccessfully. During his school years, Hayes sang in musicals Bye Bye Birdie and Man Of Steel. He also took part in various school concerts, including the school-leaving performance in 1989. Hayes decided to continue his study in the University of Queensland. However, love of music won and he dropped out without getting a degree to pursue the musical career. At University Darren met a makeup artist Colbi Taylor. They married, but divorced subsequently in 1999. In 1993, Hayes answered to the advertisement by Daniel Jones, who was looking for a soloist for a band called Red Edge. At the audition Darren's voice broke several times, but he was taken without hesitation. The group did not do well, and after its disbanding Hayes and Jones decided to work as a duo. The musician decided to call the band Crush, but there already existed a group with such name in the Great Britain. Therefore, they chose to call themselves Savage Garden, borrowing these words from the novel "Vampire Lestat" by Ann Rise. After managing the question with the title, the artists got down to the record of their debut attempt in 1995. In a year, they jumped on the top of all charts with the winding single I Want You. It was followed by a lyrical track To The Moon And Back and the marvelous ballad Truly Madly Deeply. The Savage Garden album was sold out in millions, while Hayes moved to the New York City in order to promote the band in the USA. In New York he wrote the Savage Garden's second album Affirmation in 1999. For that moment, Darren tried to surpass the parting with his beloved and decided to transmit his emotions through the music. Two singled from the disc - I Knew I Loved You and Animal Song – were gladly cheered by the public. The band got the honorable invitation to perform at the closing ceremony of the Olympics in Sydney in 2000. At that time, Darren became the official representative of Savage Garden, and it was he who announced the disbanding of the duet in 2001. In 2002, Hayes released his solo debut Spin. For the matter of music, it reminded of Savage Garden, though with the R&B influence instead of the soft-rock one. Anyway, the first single from the album was a ballad Insatiable. The album was a big success, but Darren's label was not satisfied – Hayes was expected to sell discs with the speed of Savage Garden. The work over the second album took two years. The follow-up titled The Tension And The Spark became a huge step forward for Darren in both songwriting and performing, but the courageous transition to electronic, demonstrated on the first single from that disc – the sparkling dance track Popular, finally spoilt the relations between the artist and his recording company. In 2004, Darren moved to England. After the release of the most famous Savage Garden's singles compilation Truly Madly Completely (The Best Of) in 2005, the artist left the Columbia company and established his own label called Powdered Sugar. For several years Darren has been hiding his private life from the public, but in 2006, he announced openly that he was a gay and was going to marry his long-time boyfriend Richard Cullen. In 2007, Hayes finished his third album This Delicate Thing We've Made, which has both danceable songs and love ballads, decorated with the tender Darren's vocals. Album We Are Smug of the eponymous electronic duo consisting of Darren Hayes and Robert Conley saw the light in 2009. The record got fair reviews from the musical experts, who noted an original sound and interesting lyrics. There is no doubt that We Are Smug will be enjoy |
In which position did England rugby coach Eddie Jones play | Eddie Jones - Seven things you should know about incoming England head coach - Telegraph England Eddie Jones - Seven things you should know about incoming England head coach Australian started off as a teacher before becoming a coach and has an extensive CV - but not everything he touches turns to gold Follow Jones was never selected for Australia Part of a famous Randwick team under Bob Dwyer in the 1980s that included the likes of the Ella brothers, David Campese and Simon Poidevin. Also present in the that side were Michael Cheika and Jim McKay, who alongside, Jones would coach at the 2015 World Cup. A small and mobile hooker, Jones was never selected for Australia but did play against the British & Irish Lions in 1989. He was the target of racist abuse during playing days Jones recalled in an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald that he, with his Japanese heritage and Cheika, with his Lebanese roots, were the target of racist abuse. “Back then there was a bit of racial sledging,” he said. “Both Check and I had to put up with a bit of that when we played and you had to be able to fire back at opponents on the field. It's probably a reason why we always got on well. Probably because we weren't quite part of the establishment.” Eddie Jones suffered racial abuse during playing days He started off as a teacher before becoming a coach Like many other leading coaches including Graham Henry, Joe Schmidt and Stuart Lancaster, Jones started off as a teacher before becoming a coach, first at his old club Randwick and then heading out to Japan. Jones unearted stars such as Gregan, Smith and Larkham His star was born at the Brumbies. Inheriting a side that had reached the 1997 Super 12 final, Jones’ first season ended in disappointment when the Brumbies finished 10th. However the following season they returned to the final and in 2000 the Brumbies became the first franchise outside New Zealand to win the Super 12 competition. During his tenure, he unearthed and developed future stars such as George Gregan, George Smith and Stephen Larkham. Jones unearthed Gregan among others Not everything he has touched has turned to gold After taking Australia to the 2003 World Cup, which came after back-to-back Bledisloe Cup trophies, Jones oversaw a run of eight defeats in nine games culminating in his dismissal in 2005. His next full-time role at the Queensland Reds was something of a disaster. In 2007, the team won just two games to finish bottom of the league that was bookended by a 92-3 defeat to the Bulls. Jones resigned shortly afterwards. Jones was a key part of South Africa's success in 2007 Taken on as a consultant by Jake White for South Africa’s 2007 World Cup, Jones assumed a key role in their eventual triumph. While White was the public face of the Boks during the tournament, Jones come to the fore on the training ground. As Nick Mallett in a piece for The Daily Telegraph makes clear Jones’ infectious personality infused the South African squad with confidence. Few coaches have more complete CVs Jones has coached in Africa, Australasia, Europe (with Saracens) and Asia. As coach of Japan, Jones engineered the greatest Rugby World Cup upset of all time in masterminding the 34-32 victory against South Africa . The Brave Blossoms became the first team to win three pool games but fail to qualify for the quarter-finals. Japan scored a stunning last minute try against South Africa Photo: Livepic |
Which mobile phone company paid Catherine Zeta-Jones 11 million pounds to promote their products | 12 Highest-Paid Celebrities For Starring In TV Commercials Advertisement: Next > Celebrities have long appeared in commercials as spokespeople for companies and products. This business has become quite lucrative, so celebs are earning big paychecks for pitching products that they may or may not like or even use. Most celebrities will happily put their integrity aside to endorse such products and star in cheesy commercials. All of that delicious money for such little work is just too hard for most stars to resist. Commercials hold worldwide appeal, and when a celebrity’s face is featured, consumers are more likely to pay attention to the ad, and as a result, purchase the product or service. Because of the weight of these appearances, companies are willing to pay veterans of the industry thousands more than any fresh face in Hollywood. With large payouts and global appeal, there have been numerous unforgettable commercials. We’ve compiled the list of the top 12 tv commercials paying celebrities at least $2 million with some up to nine figures. Who are the celebs that made the list? Let’s find out! #12 – Jennifer Aniston, Smartwater ($2 Million) Jennifer Aniston became a big star in the 1990’s thanks to the hit show, “Friends”. While the rest of the cast hasn’t exactly been on the A-list, Aniston has become one of the most notable actresses in America. After putting on a few pounds in 2012, false rumors surfaced that Aniston was pregnant. She cashed in on the gossip and teamed up with Smartwater in a series of ads to show a healthy (and sometimes pregnant) woman drinking their product. The series of advertisements included commercials and still photos that ended up costing the company $2 million. That’s a pretty high price to pay to a person to stand around and drink your water, but it seems to have worked. Aniston has made several appearances for Smartwater since then, and is essentially the poster woman for the company. If Smartwater makes you look like that in your mid-40’s then maybe we should all be drinking it. #11 – Matt Damon, Nespresso ($3 Million) If you guessed that Nespresso is a brand of espresso, then you are correct. Earlier in 2014, the espresso company paid Matt Damon and George Clooney to appear in a 20 second ad to hock their beverage. Commercials are normally 30 seconds, but the budget was cut since Matt Damon made $150,000 per second, netting a total of $3 million. The advertisement came out right before the movie “Monuments Men” featuring both Damon and Clooney; even one of the film’s producers directed the Nespresso commercial. There was actually two versions of the commercial, but the one that just featured Damon saying two words was scrapped. Nespresso apparently thought it was a waste. #10 – Brad Pitt, Chanel ($7 Million) Perfume commercials have always been legitimately confusing and vague. Often including black and white slow motion shots of beautiful people, consumers never have a clear idea of how the fragrances smell. Chanel was hoping that you wouldn’t care about the perfume but instead recognize the product from “That Brad Pitt commercial” for Chanel No. 5. A woman is typically featured in the Chanel perfume commercials, but the company took a different road, and as a result, paid quite a bit for Pitt’s appearance. Despite being viewed as corny and widely parodied, Pitt had a huge payday and probably never cared about the jokes because of all the money that he banked. #9 – Angelina Jolie, Louis Vuitton ($10 Million While Brad Pitt is just as big of a star as wife, Angelina Jolie, she earned an even bigger payday from the multiple ads she appeared in for Louis Vuitton— a total of $10 million (which is about $1 million for every child she has adopted). Essentially, all Jolie had to do was sit in front of a camera in different locations of the world and look ‘fashionable’. There were no lines to remember, she just sat for a portfolio of photographs to be taken and used in magazines, billboards, internet ads and whatever else Louis Vuitton saw fit. Cambodia was Jolie’s first location, which seem |
Which film was based on a James Jones novel set in Honolulu prior to the attack on Pearl Harbour | Pearl Harbor: Three films | History Extra History Extra Directory Pearl Harbor: Three films On the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Mark Glancy looks at three films covering the Japanese raid on the US naval base on 7 December 1941... Monday 22nd November 2010 BBC History Magazine - 5 issues for £5 (Kobal Collection) “December 7th, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy,” declared President Roosevelt on the day after the Japanese attack on the main US naval base in the Pacific. Hundreds of Japanese planes took the base by surprise early that Sunday morning, sinking or disabling 21 warships, destroying nearly 200 planes, and killing over 2,000 people. It was a rude awakening for a country that had seemed determined to find its own path in the global conflict. Hollywood immediately seized on the topic in a number of low budget films about how America came to be ‘stabbed in the back’ by Japan. Since the war, the events of that fateful day have been dramatised on a much larger scale, but in strikingly different films. 1) From Here to Eternity (1953) Directed by: Fred Zinnemann With: Montgomery Clift, Burt Lancaster, Deborah Kerr, Frank Sinatra, Donna Reed This is by far the most acclaimed and admired of all Pearl Harbor films. Its appeal lay, in part, in its timeliness: eight years after the end of the war, audiences were ready to look back without the flag-waving or moral certainties that characterise wartime films. Thus, in From Here to Eternity the attack on Pearl Harbor does not serve as the springboard for revenge scenarios or for exposés of Japanese treachery. Rather, it represents an awakening from the malaise and drift of the prewar period. Today the film is best remembered for the image of Karen Holmes (Deborah Kerr) and Sergeant Warden (Burt Lancaster) kissing on the beach. Their story is just one of the plot lines that reveals the dissolute morality that precedes the attack; Holmes is married to Warden’s commanding officer. Captain Holmes (Philip Ober) is a weak leader interested only in gaining promotion through the army ranks. Private Maggio (Frank Sinatra) is a childish hothead who eventually dies at the hands of a sadistic stockade guard (Ernest Borgnine). Private Robert E Lee Prewitt (Montgomery Clift) is a champion boxer who refuses to fight in the army’s boxing league and is therefore abused by Holmes and his subordinates. Prewitt’s only solace is found with Lorene (Donna Reed), a ‘hostess’ in a Honolulu ‘social club’. When the Japanese finally arrive, the attack itself is portrayed only briefly, but it has the effect of restoring order and purpose to the characters’ lives. The men are galvanised and become fighters. The women are sent back to the mainland, looking forlorn but also ready to live respectably. But is it accurate? The film was based on a bestselling novel by James Jones, who served in the army and was stationed at Schofield Barracks, where the film is set, at the time of Pearl Harbor. Jones’s portrait of service life had to be toned down considerably for the film. The army would not agree to co-operate with the filmmakers unless it was portrayed more favourably. Hence, while Captain Holmes is actually promoted in the novel, in the film he is made to resign for his misdeeds. The Hollywood censors required prostitutes to be hostesses, brothels to be social clubs, and other elements of the Honolulu nightlife to be eliminated altogether. Accuracy: 5/10 2) Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970) Directed by: Richard Fleischer, Kinji Fukasaku, Toshio Masuda With: Martin Balsam, Soh Yamamura, Joseph Cotten, Tatsuya Mihashi, Jason Robards In the midst of the Vietnam War, Twentieth Century Fox produced this ambitious, two-and-a-half hour semi-documentary account of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The film was intended as a warning against complacency in the Cold War and also as a means of affirming the current state of good relations between the USA and Japan. Both sides of the story are presented to the viewer, and this is essentially two different films intercut with one another. The Japanese perspec |
Dr Tom Parry Jones, who died in January 2013, developed and marketed which 'road safety' device in 1967 | Tom Parry Jones - Telegraph Obituaries Tom Parry Jones Tom Parry Jones, who has died aged 77, was a Welsh scientist who developed the world’s first electronic breathalyser in 1974 and sold the product to police forces around the world. Tom Parry Jones with his electronic breathalyser Photo: WALES NEWS SERVICE 5:13PM GMT 15 Jan 2013 The origins of the breathalyser go back to 1927, when a police surgeon in Marlborough persuaded a suspect to inflate a football bladder by breathing into it. By measuring the ethanol content of the exhaled air, the surgeon was able to testify in court that the man was “50 per cent drunk”. In 1954 Robert Borkenstein, a captain with the Indiana State Police, invented the first “breathalyser”, a device consisting of a tube containing chemical crystals attached to a plastic bag, the crystals undergoing a colour change dependent upon the level of alcohol detected in a suspect’s breath. When the British government introduced the Road Safety Act 1967, which defined the maximum level of alcohol a person could have in his or her body while driving and introduced the roadside “breathalyser” screening test, Parry Jones established a company, Lion Laboratories, in a converted garage in Cardiff to make the “Alcolyser” crystal-filled tubes for these early products. But the Alcolyser was a somewhat crude device which could be used only to justify the arrest of a motorist on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol. The suspicion was then usually confirmed with a blood or urine test back at the police station. Some policemen continued to use more rough-and-ready kerbside methods, such as asking motorists to walk in a straight line. In 1972 Parry Jones began examining the possibility of developing a fuel cell alcohol sensor as the basis of a more reliable screening instrument. His portable “Alcolmeter”, an electronic device the size of a cigarette packet, transformed the process of screening by providing police with a more reliable kerbside test, removing the need for a follow-up blood or urine test. However, it took some time to catch on, and Parry Jones recalled that he found “inventing the device the easy part, but producing it, developing it and selling it was the challenge”. Parry Jones’s new device was approved for police use in Britain only in 1979; but the following year it won Lion Laboratories the Queen’s Award for Technological Achievement, and the product is now marketed worldwide. The son of a farmer, Thomas Parry Jones was born on March 27 1935 and grew up in Anglesey. After taking a degree in Chemistry at Bangor University in 1958, he took a doctorate at the University of Alberta, Canada. Returning to Britain, he was appointed a lecturer at the Royal Military College of Science at Shrivenham, Oxfordshire. In 1964 he moved to the University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology at Cardiff where, with his colleague Bill Dulcie, an electrical engineer, he formed Lion Laboratories in 1967. In 1991 the company was sold to the American technology giant MPD. Parry Jones went on to set up PPM, a company specialising in the manufacture of monitoring instruments for toxic gases, and established a small air charter company, Welsh Dragon Aviation. Around a decade ago he established an endowment fund at Bangor University to encourage young people to pursue careers in science and technology. The fund supports an annual Bangor Science Festival, established by the inventor and by former students of the university. Parry Jones also served as chairman of the Snowdonia Business Innovation Centre, which helps companies to commercialise products and technology; as president of the Welsh Centre for International Affairs; and as a trustee of the Engineering Education Scheme for Wales. He was appointed OBE in 1986. Tom Parry Jones is survived by his wife, Raj, and by a son and two daughters from a previous marriage. Tom Parry Jones, born March 27 1935, died January 11 2013 |
Who married Roberta Jones in Maidstone prison in 1997 | Flowers, but no champagne at Reggie Kray's wedding | The Independent Flowers, but no champagne at Reggie Kray's wedding Monday 14 July 1997 23:02 BST Click to follow The Independent Online The bride wore white - but that was about the only traditional element at the wedding of Reggie Kray, the convicted gangland killer, and Roberta Jones yesterday. Kray, 63, married 38-year-old Ms Jones, an English graduate, in the chapel at Maidstone prison, followed by an alcohol-free reception attended by a handful of close friends and relatives. The ceremony took place the day after a 30-minute laser show, organised by Kray, lit up the prison walls to mark the occasion. The names Reggie and Roberta were flashed up on the night sky along with an image of wedding bells. It was a gesture more in keeping with a celebrity wedding than that of one of the country's most notorious criminals. After the service, Kray's solicitor, Mark Goldstein, said: "Mr Kray and Miss Jones were married within the confines of Maidstone prison. They wish to thank their family and friends for their love and support and look forward to the time when Reggie is released and they can spend the rest of their lives together." The bride, wearing an ankle-length ivory beaded dress, arrived at the visitors' gate of the prison early in the afternoon, driven in a black jeep by a female friend. Other relatives gathered in the pub across the road, where flowers were delivered, including a bouquet from Reggie's elder brother, Charlie. Reggie Kray is serving his 29th year of a 30-year sentence for the murder of Jack "The Hat" McVitie. His twin brother, Ronnie, died at Broadmoor top security hospital two years ago, and Charlie has just begun the first year of a 10-year sentence for supplying cocaine. After the reception, the new Mrs Kray walked out of the main prison entrance and stepped into the waiting jeep which drove off at speed, hitting one of several photographers. Kray's first wife, Frances, committed suicide two years after their marriage in 1965, and since then he has been linked with various women who have visited him in prison. Kate Watson-Smyth |
Who designed Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones wedding dress | Wedding of Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones and Daniel Chatto | Unofficial Royalty Wedding of Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones and Daniel Chatto Embed from Getty Images July 14, 1994 – Wedding of Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones, daughter of Princess Margaret, and Daniel Chatto, at St. Stephen Walbrook, London The bride and groom met on a movie set. He was an actor and she was a wardrobe assistant. He was the son of an actor and a theatrical agent. She was the daughter of a princess and the granddaughter of a king. He played a prince (one of her cousins) in a film. Lady Sarah Frances Elizabeth Armstrong-Jones was born on May 1, 1964 at Kensington Palace in London, England. Her parents were Princess Margaret , younger daughter of King George VI, and Antony Armstrong-Jones . Her father was created Earl of Snowdon and Viscount Linley on October 6, 1961, so Sarah is entitled to the courtesy title Lady Sarah. Sarah has an older brother, David , who uses his father’s secondary title Viscount Linley as a courtesy title. Sarah and her brother attended Bedales School where Sarah developed an interest in art. Her interest in art led her to attend Camberwell College of Arts followed by coursework in Printed Textiles at Middlesex Polytechnic, before completing her studies at Royal Academy Schools where she won the Winsor & Newton Prize for emerging artists in painting and drawing in 1988 and the Creswick Landscape Prize in 1990. Daniel Chatto St. George Sproule was born on April 22, 1957 at the Princess Beatrice Hospital in Richmond, London, England. His father was actor Thomas Chatto Sproule (stage name Thomas Chatto) and had a career in television, commercials and on the stage. His mother was the theatrical agent Ros Chatto, born Rosalind Thompson. Daniel studied English at Oxford University and graduated in 1979. In 1987, Daniel’s name was legally changed to Daniel St. George Chatto. With both of his parents in show business, it was not unusual for Daniel to try his hand at acting. One of his roles was as Prince Andrew in an American TV movie Charles & Diana: A Royal Love Story. His acting career lasted from 1981-1988. See his filmography at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0154192/ In 1983, Daniel had a small role in the film Heat and Dust which was filmed in India. Sarah was working on the film as an uncredited wardrobe assistant and it was on the film set that the couple first met. Wikipedia: Heat and Dust (film) Sarah and Daniel’s romance blossomed in 1986, three years after their first meeting, and the two were often spotted going to the theater or art galleries. By 1989, Daniel had given up acting for art, and had his own successful show at the Cadogan gallery in 1992. The two took painting trips together and shared a love of books and travel. The couple’s wedding on July 14, 1994 was a small, low-key affair at St. Stephen’s Walbrook, a small 17th-century church in London built by Sir Christopher Wren. The church was chosen by Sarah and Daniel because they wanted a romantic and intimate place to get married. There was seating for only 200 people, and children were not invited due to the dimensions of the church. The bride choose not to use a royal carriage, red carpet, or have bells ringing. Daniel was so worried about being punctual that he arrived at the church 90 minutes before the beginning of ceremony. Sarah arrived with her father Lord Snowdon, and her three bridesmaids: her half sister Lady Frances Armstrong-Jones, her cousin Zara Philips and her friend Tara Noble Singh. The bride’s arrival was almost overshadowed by the arrival of the bride’s more recognizable relatives, the Prince and Princess of Wales, who were appearing at the same place, although not together, for the first time since Prince Charles’s admission of adultery the previous month. The bride’s and bridesmaids’ dresses were designed by Jasper Conran . Many consider Sarah’s dress to be one of the most beautiful royal wedding dresses. The dress was made with yards of draped white georgette fabric with a ruched bodice and a three meter train. The bri |
What was the name of Vinnie Jones character in Lock Stock And Two Smoking Barrels | Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels ( 1998 ) R | A botched card game in London triggers four friends, thugs, weed-growers, hard gangsters, loan sharks and debt collectors to collide with each other in a series of unexpected events, all for the sake of weed, cash and two antique shotguns. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 25 titles created 27 Aug 2011 a list of 26 titles created 26 Jan 2014 a list of 30 titles created 04 Feb 2015 a list of 22 titles created 22 Feb 2015 a list of 26 titles created 05 Apr 2015 Title: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) 8.2/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 13 wins & 7 nominations. See more awards » Videos Unscrupulous boxing promoters, violent bookmakers, a Russian gangster, incompetent amateur robbers, and supposedly Jewish jewelers fight to track down a priceless stolen diamond. Director: Guy Ritchie Renton, deeply immersed in the Edinburgh drug scene, tries to clean up and get out, despite the allure of the drugs and influence of friends. Director: Danny Boyle In Miami in 1980, a determined Cuban immigrant takes over a drug cartel and succumbs to greed. Director: Brian De Palma After a simple jewelry heist goes terribly wrong, the surviving criminals begin to suspect that one of them is a police informant. Director: Quentin Tarantino "The Dude" Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire Lebowski, seeks restitution for his ruined rug and enlists his bowling buddies to help get it. Directors: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen Stars: Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore Disgruntled Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski sets out to reform his neighbor, a Hmong teenager who tried to steal Kowalski's prized possession: a 1972 Gran Torino. Director: Clint Eastwood The Bride wakens from a four-year coma. The child she carried in her womb is gone. Now she must wreak vengeance on the team of assassins who betrayed her - a team she was once part of. Director: Quentin Tarantino Greed, deception, money, power, and murder occur between two best friends, a mafia underboss and a casino owner, for a trophy wife over a gambling empire. Director: Martin Scorsese Directors: Frank Miller, Robert Rodriguez, and 1 more credit » Stars: Mickey Rourke, Clive Owen, Bruce Willis Violence and mayhem ensue after a hunter stumbles upon a drug deal gone wrong and more than two million dollars in cash near the Rio Grande. Directors: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen Stars: Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin A former neo-nazi skinhead tries to prevent his younger brother from going down the same wrong path that he did. Director: Tony Kaye 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X In London, a real-estate scam puts millions of pounds up for grabs, attracting some of the city's scrappiest tough guys and its more established underworld types, all of whom are looking to get rich quick. While the city's seasoned criminals vie for the cash, an unexpected player -- a drugged-out rock 'n' roller presumed to be dead but very much alive -- has a multi-million-dollar prize fall into... See full summary » Director: Guy Ritchie Edit Storyline Four Jack-the-lads find themselves heavily - seriously heavily - in debt to an East End hard man and his enforcers after a crooked card game. Overhearing their neighbours in the next flat plotting to hold up a group of out-of-their-depth drug growers, our h |
Oscar winning Welsh actor born Reginald Truscott Jones became famous using which stage name | IMDb: Most Popular People Born In "Wales/ UK" Most Popular People Born In "Wales/ UK" 1-50 of 1,322 names. Sort by: STARmeter▲ | A-Z | Height | Birth Date | Death Date 1. Michael Sheen Actor, Kingdom of Heaven Even though he had burned up the London stage for nearly a decade--and appeared in several films--Michael Sheen was not really "discovered" by American audiences until his critically-acclaimed turn as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the 1999 Broadway revival of "Amadeus". Sheen was born in Newport, Wales, the only son of Irene (Thomas) and Meyrick Sheen... 2. Spencer Wilding Actor, Guardians of the Galaxy Spencer Wilding is a Welsh actor and special creature performer in the UK. He is best known for his interpretation of strong and imposing characters, often using prosthetics and makeup. He has appeared in films and series like Doctor Who, Game of Thrones, the saga Harry Potter, Wrath of the Titans (2012), Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), and Victor Frankenstein (2015)... 3. Christian Bale Actor, The Dark Knight Christian Charles Philip Bale was born in Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK on January 30, 1974, to English parents Jennifer "Jenny" (James) and David Charles Howard Bale. His mother was a circus performer and his father, who was born in South Africa, was a commercial pilot. The family lived in different countries throughout Bale's childhood... 4. Anthony Hopkins Actor, Hannibal Anthony Hopkins was born on December 31, 1937, in Margam, Wales, to Muriel Anne (Yeats) and Richard Arthur Hopkins, a baker. His parents were both of half Welsh and half English descent. Influenced by Richard Burton , he decided to study at College of Music and Drama and graduated in 1957. In 1965, he moved to London and joined the National Theatre... 5. Luke Evans Actor, Dracula Untold Luke George Evans was born in Pontypool, Wales, and grew up in Aberbargoed, in the south of Wales. He is the son of Yvonne (Lewis) and David Evans. He moved to Cardiff at the age 17. He then won a scholarship to the London Studio Centre, and graduated in 2000. He starred in many of London's West End theatre productions... 6. Catherine Zeta-Jones Actress, Chicago Catherine Zeta-Jones was born September 25, 1969 in Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales, UK. She is the daughter of Patricia (Fair) and David James "Dai" Jones, who formerly owned a candy factory. Her father is of Welsh descent and her mother is of English, Irish, and Welsh ancestry. Her brothers are David Jones (born 1967)... 7. Joanna Page Actress, Love Actually 9. John Rhys-Davies Actor, Raiders of the Lost Ark Acclaimed Welsh actor John Rhys-Davies was born in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, Wales, to Mary Margaretta Phyllis (Jones), a nurse, and Rhys Davies, a mechanical engineer and Colonial Officer. He graduated from the University of East Anglia and is probably best known to film audiences for his roles in the blockbuster hits Raiders of the Lost Ark and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade ... 10. Roger Rees Actor, The Prestige Like a number of British actors of the same generation ( John Hurt and Alan Rickman , to name two), Roger Rees originally trained for the visual arts. He was born on May 5 1944 in Aberystwyth, Wales, and acted in church and Boy Scouts stage productions while growing up in South London, but studied painting and lithography at the Slade School of Art... 11. Rhys Ifans Actor, The Amazing Spider-Man Rhys Ifans was born and raised in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales, the son of teacher parents, Beti Wyn (Davies) and Eirwyn Evans. He was educated in two Welsh language schools - Ysgol Pentrecelyn, where his mother taught, and Ysgol Maes Garmon. During his childhood, Ifans showed an interest in performing and attended youth acting school... 12. Joseph Morgan Actor, The Originals Morgan was born in London, UK and spent his childhood with his family in Swansea, Wales, where he attended Morriston Comprehensive School before moving back to London in his late teens to study acting at the Central School of Speech and Drama. Upon graduation from Central School, Morgan was hired by... 13. Timothy D |
What was the name of the Illinois express on which Casey Jones lost his life in 1900 | Casey Jones, Iconic Locomotive Engineer and American Hero | Teamsters Casey Jones, Iconic Locomotive Engineer and American Hero Headline News Next week, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) will celebrate its 150th anniversary at a May 8 event in Detroit. We've been counting down great moments in the history of North America’s oldest union, but April 30 marks a different kind of event—the anniversary of the death of John Luther "Casey" Jones, an American hero and one of the BLET’s most legendary figures. Jones, an engineer and member of the union’s Division 99 in Water Valley, Miss., sacrificed his own life in 1900 to save his train full of passengers from a horrific crash. There was a stalled freight near Vaughan, Miss., and conditions were wet and foggy. As Jones’ train, No. 382 (the “Cannonball Express,”), rounded a bend, the train’s fireman Sim Webb spotted several cars on their train’s track. Brother Jones told Webb to jump, but Jones stayed aboard to try and slow down the train. Facing certain death, Jones stayed behind the throttle and was able to reduce the speed of his train enough to save many lives — except his own. Reports of the accident state that a bolt or a piece of splintered lumber hit Jones in the throat, leaving him mortally wounded. Crewmen from the other trains carried Jones on a stretcher for half a mile to the depot. There, lying on a baggage wagon, Jones died. While a few passengers were slightly injured, no other deaths resulted from the accident thanks to the bravery and self sacrifice of Casey Jones. The Illinois Central railroad tried to pin the accident on Jones, but others—including his fireman Webb—fought that claim. In the minds of Americans, Jones was a hero, and newspaper reports hailed him as one. "The Ballad of Casey Jones," written by his friend and fellow railroad worker Wallace Sanders, became a folk music standard. It was later re-recorded by such artists as Mississippi John Hurt, Pete Seeger, and Johnny Cash. There was also a movie, a television series and even an animated cartoon based on his life. None of these projects resulted in a financial windfall for Jones’ wife and three children. However, they received payments from two union life insurance policies from the Brotherhood’s Locomotive Engineers Mutual Life & Accident Insurance Association, and eventually a settlement from Illinois Central. There was no pension, as the Railroad Retirement system was not established until 1937. BLET honors the legacy of Casey Jones as a shining example of the steps its members have and continue to take to keep their passengers, cargo, and the public safe. It is this kind of exemplary service we will be celebrating in Detroit next week. Sign Up For Action Alerts Sorry, but we failed to add you to the list. Please try again or contact 1.888.780.6763 Please leave blank |
When Ann Jones, of Britain, won the Wimbledon Ladies singles in 1969, who did she beat in the final | Whatever happened to 1969 Wimbledon champion Ann Jones | Tennis | Sport | Daily Express TENNIS Whatever happened to 1969 Wimbledon champion Ann Jones BRITISH tennis star Ann Jones spent 13 years ranked in the World Top 10 and won three Grand Slam singles titles including Wimbledon in 1969. She then became a commentator and worked for tennis organisations. Now 74, Ann has three children by her husband Pip, who died 20 years ago. 14:17, Sat, Jun 22, 2013 Former Wimbledon champion, Ann Jones, no longer plays tennis "I was born in 1938, in Kings Heath, Birmingham, where I've always lived. My dad, Adrian Haydon, worked for motorbike and paint companies and my mum, Doris, helped out in the family printing business. Both represented England at table tennis. I started playing that at a very early age and took part in five world championships in the 1950s. "I took my table tennis skills onto the tennis court and won junior titles, notably the 1956 Girls' Singles at Wimbledon. I then won the French Open in 1961 and 1966. "In 1967 at Wimbledon and the US Open I lost the final to Billie Jean King when I should have beaten her. I soon realised Billie Jean wasn't any better than I was – I had to stand up to her physically and mentally. "When I got on top in the final set of the 1969 final I knew I'd beaten her. I was told that Roger Moore watched the match in between filming The Saint. With my £1,500 prize money I bought a watch which I still have. Then being voted BBC Sports Personality Of Te Year was a very nice surprise. "I knew winning Wimbledon at 30 years old was the pinnacle of my career. I began to think, 'What else is there?' I wanted to start a family so I reduced my schedule from 1970. I don't think the Wimbledon organisers were pleased when I didn't defend my title. "I was nervous working as a commentator but I must have been adequate because the BBC stuck with me. I'd married Pip Jones in 1962 and when our children were born – Pippa, Michael and Christopher – it felt as good as winning Wimbledon. I soon realised Billie Jean wasn't any better than I was – I had to stand up to her physically and mentally Ann Jones "In the late 1970s I became chairperson of the Women's International Tennis Council and then I worked for the Women's Tennis Association and The Lawn Tennis Association. I'm now on the Wimbledon committee and president of The Warwickshire Lawn Tennis Association. I've always been low–key. I don't get recognised much. Letters addressed to 'Ann Jones, Birmingham' still reach me, though. "I've had my current detached home for five years. When I moved I gave most of my career memorabilia to Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum. "My husband, who was 31 years older than me, died in 1993. I see a lot of my children and grandchildren and I enjoy my life. I swim but I no longer play tennis as I don't move well and the court feels too big. I sometimes think I could play table tennis again, though." Related articles |
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What position was held by Sir Francis Graham Smith 1982-1990 | Optics and Photonics : F. Graham Smith : 9780470017838 Applied Optics About F. Graham Smith Sir Francis Graham Smith. Old School House, Henbury, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 9PH, UK Now retired, Graham Smith has had a distinguished career in radio astronomy having held the post of Astronomer Royal 1982 - 1990, and most recently was Langworthy Professor of Physics at Manchester University. Professor Terry King. School of Physics & Astronomy, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK Currently head of the Laser Photonics Group, Terry King has many years experience in research, teaching and consultancy. Professor Daniel Wilkins. Department of Physics, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE 68182-0266, USA Dan Wilkins holds the Milo Bail Chair of Physics at Nebraska and has taught optics and a wide variety of undergraduate courses for many years. His main research focus is general relativity theory. show more Back cover copy The second edition of this successful textbook provides a clear, well-written introduction to both the fundamental principles of optics and the key aspects of photonics to show how the subject has developed in the last few decades, leading to many modern applications. The book thus provides a complete undergraduate course on optics in a single integrated text. The new edition has been completely updated and specific important changes include: New material on modern optics and photonics. A rearrangement of chapters to give a logical progression comprising groups of chapters on geometric optics, wave optics and photonics. Many more worked examples and problems. In addition, substantial revisions have been made to chapters on holography, lasers and the interaction of light with matter. For this edition Smith and King have been joined by a new co-author, Professor Dan Wilkins from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, who has many years experience of teaching optics courses. This balanced, practical, modern introduction to optics and photonics and will prove invaluable to students taking optics courses within science and engineering. show more Table of contents PREFACE. 1. LIGHT AS WAVES, RAYS AND PHOTONS. The nature of light. Waves and rays. Total internal reflection. The light wave. Electromagnetic waves. The electromagnetic spectrum. Stimulated emission: the laser. Photons and material particles. 2. GEOMETRIC OPTICS. The thin prism: the ray approach and the wavefront approach. The lens as an assembly of prisms. Refraction at a spherical surface. Two surfaces; the simple lens. Imaging in spherical mirrors. General properties of imaging systems. Separated thin lenses in air. Ray tracing by matrices. Locating the cardinal points: position of a nodal point, focal point, principal point, focal length, the other cardinal points. Perfect imaging. Perfect imaging of surfaces. Ray and wave aberrations. Wave aberration on-axis - spherical aberration. Off-axis aberrations. The influence of aperture stops. The correction of chromatic aberration. Achromatism in separated lens systems. Adaptive optics. 3. OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. The human eye. The simple lens magnifier. The compound microscope. The confocal scanning microscope. Resolving power; conventional and near-field microscopes. The telescope. Advantages of the various types of telescope. Binoculars. The camera. Illumination in optical instruments. 4. PERIODIC AND NON-PERIODIC WAVES. Simple harmonic waves. Positive and negative frequencies. Standing waves. Beats between oscillators. Similarities between beats and standing wave patterns. Standing waves at a reflector. The Doppler effect. Doppler radar. Astronomical aberration. Fourier series. Modulated waves: Fourier transforms. Modulation by a non-periodic function. Convolution. Delta and grating functions. Autocorrelation and the power spectrum. Wave groups. An angular spread of plane waves. 5. ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES. Maxwell's equations. Transverse waves. Reflection and transmission: Fresnel's equations. Total internal reflection: evanescent waves. Energy flow. Photon momentum and radiation pressure. Blackbody radi |
Who played the title role in the film Nevada Smith | View All Critic Reviews (7) Audience Reviews for Nevada Smith Solid, interesting, and unusual Western. The biggest problem is the casting. McQueen hands in an excellent performance, but he is supposed to be much younger than he is, and it doesn't quite work. Acting, directing, soundtrack, etc., are all top flight. If you like Westerns you'll probably enjoy this. Morris Nelms Super Reviewer A fine Western with a revenge of the title role that is actually a strong and revealing study of the regeneration of one man. At age 36, Steve McQueen is a bit hard to believe as a 'kid'. The story obviously spans many years in Max Sand's life and if the writers had played this up more McQueen's age would not have mattered. Even showing Max and Alex Chord in a winter setting followed by spring, something to show an extensive passage of time would have helped make McQueen's age more fitting. A superb cast of supporting actors backs up McQueen. Brian Keith is the perfect father figure who takes Max in and teaches him to use firearms and tells him about life and how to find the men who killed his parents. Suzanne Pleshette cannot be made to look bad no matter how hard the make up department tries. Even dirty and sweaty in the swamp, her natural beauty and class shine. These traits and her unique voice and soft movements steal any scene she is in. She almost upstages McQueen. Martin Landau, Arthur Kennedy and Karl Malden are as bad as any movie villains I ever saw. Dean McKenna |
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Anna Nicole Smith was controversially married to which oil billionaire | Anna Nicole Smith: Supreme Court rules Anna Nicole Smith daughter not entitled to estate - latimes Supreme Court rejects Anna Nicole Smith case Justices say her heir is not entitled to a share of her tycoon husband's estate. June 24, 2011 |By David G. Savage, Washington Bureau Former Playboy playmate Anna Nicole Smith married billionaire oil tycoon… (Splash News, Splash News ) Reporting from Washington — Former Playboy playmate Anna Nicole Smith's heir is not entitled to share in the $1.6-billion estate of her elderly Texas husband, the Supreme Court ruled, apparently ending a Dickensian legal struggle. Because the battle over oil tycoon J. Howard Marshall II's wealth outlived most of the parties to the suits, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. compared it to "Bleak House," Charles Dickens' novel about a lawsuit that never ends. Vickie Lynn Marshall, who was better known as Anna Nicole Smith, married the 89-year-old billionaire a year before his death in 1995. Although he had given her many gifts and apparently promised many more, she was not included in his will. She sued in Texas probate court, alleging that Marshall's son Pierce, a prime heir, had conspired to deny her as much as $400 million that her late husband had promised. That case went to trial, and she lost. She filed separately for bankruptcy in Los Angeles. Pierce Marshall filed a claim against her in California bankruptcy court, accusing her of defaming him. She filed a counter-claim asserting that Pierce Marshall had schemed to deny her the money his father had promised, and won big. In 2000, the bankruptcy judge awarded her $475 million in damages, essentially the amount she had sought from the estate. Since then, the case has been in the hands of appellate judges, seeking a ruling on which court had the authority to decide the matter: the state probate court in Texas or the federal bankruptcy court in California. The case made several trips to the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco as well as two trips to the Supreme Court. Along the way, the damages were reduced to $88 million. But the dispute came to an end Thursday. In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled the bankruptcy judge had overplayed his hand and should not have awarded damages against Pierce Marshall. Roberts said the bankruptcy judge had the authority to resolve Smith's debts, but not to decide her claims against Marshall. Eric Brunstad, a lawyer for the Marshall family, said the decision "finally puts to rest years and years of litigation, and vindicates Pierce, who passed away five years ago this week." Smith died in 2007. Howard K. Stern, her former domestic partner, had carried on the case as executor of her estate. Her sole beneficiary is her daughter, Dannielynn Birkhead, who will be 5 in September. Smith's adult son, Daniel, died in 2006, days after Dannielynn's birth. The case of Stern vs. Marshall may well live on in bankruptcy circles, since Roberts wrote a major opinion on the constitutional limits on bankruptcy judges. Los Angeles lawyer Kent Richland, who argued the case for Stern, called the implications "quite significant." Usually, bankruptcy judges seek to resolve all of the complicated side disputes involving a bankrupt person or company, but the chief justice said their authority did not extend to disputes under state law that could be handled in state court. |
What sport is played on Smith's Lawn | Sports Played in Britain Many of the world's famous sports began in Britain, including cricket , football , lawn tennis , golf and rugby England's national sport is cricket although to many people football (soccer) is seen as our national sport. Football is our most popular sport. Some of England's football teams are world famous, the most famous being Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool. Cricket Cricket is played on village greens and in towns/cities on Sundays from April to August The rules of cricket became the responsibility, in the 18th century, of the Marylebone Cricket Club(MCC), based at Lord’s cricket ground in north London. How to play Cricket Teams are made up of 11 players each. They play with a ball slightly smaller than a baseball and a bat shaped like a paddle. Two batters stand in front of wickets, set about 20 metres apart. Each wicket consists of three wooden rods (stumps) pushed into the ground, with two small pieces of wood (bails) balanced on top. A member of the opposing team (the bowler) throws the ball towards one of the batters, who must hit the ball so that it does not knock a bail off the wicket. If the ball travels far enough, the two batters run back and forth between the wickets while the fielders on the opposing team try to catch the ball. The game is scored according to the number of runs, which is the number of times the batters exchange places. Football (Soccer) Football is undoubtedly the most popular sport in England, and has been played for hundreds of years. In the English Football League there are 92 professional clubs. These are semi-professional, so most players have other full-time jobs. Hundreds of thousands of people also play football in parks and playgrounds just for fun. The highlight of the English football year is the FA (Football Association) Cup Final each May. Did you know? The first set of laws of the game of football, or soccer as it is known in the US, date from the formation of The Football Association in England in 1863. Rugby Rugby originated from Rugby school in Warwickshire. It is similar to football, but played with an oval ball. Players can carry the ball and tackle each other. The best rugby teams compete in the Super League final each September. For many years Rugby was only played by the rich upper classes, but now it is popular all over the country. There are two different types of rugby - Rugby League, played mainly in the north of England, and Rugby Union, played in the rest of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, together with France and Italy, play in an annual tournament called the Six Nations. American Football derived from our game of Rugby also Baseball derived from the old English game of Rounders. Tennis The world's most famous tennis tournament is Wimbledon. It started at a small club in south London in the nineteenth century. It begins on the nearest Monday to June 22, at a time when English often have the finest weather. Millions of people watch the Championships on TV live. It is traditional for visitors to eat strawberries and cream whilst they watch the tennis. Did you know? Wimbledon is the oldest of all the major tennis tournaments beginning in 1877. The rewards of prize money began in 1968 when the total purse allocated was £26,150 (about $40,000). Netball Netball is the largest female team sport in England. The sport is played almost exclusively by women and girls, although male participation has increased in recent years. Basketball Over 3 million people participate in basketball in the UK. Golf Scotland is traditionally regarded as the home of golf. There are over 400 golf courses in Scotland alone. The most important golf club in Scotland is in the seaside town of St. Andrews, near Dundee. Horse racing Horseracing, the sport of Kings is a very popular sport with meetings being held every day throughout the year. The Derby originated here, as did The Grand National which is the hardest horse race in the world. Horse racing and greyhound racing are popular spectator sports. People can place b |
Jason Lewis and Steve Smith were the first persons to cross the Atlantic from east to west using what unusual form of transport | Mad and magnificent: The Briton going round the world by bike, rollerblade and pedalo | Daily Mail Online Mad and magnificent: The Briton going round the world by bike, rollerblade and pedalo By ROBERT HARDMAN Last updated at 01:25 29 September 2007 Gale force winds and a fast-flowing tide are driving me towards the path of a cross-Channel ferry. It is raining sideways and I can hardly see a thing from my damp, cramped seat, inches above the waterline. The boat is rocking in every direction. My skipper, Jason Lewis, has one very simple instruction: "Pedal! Very fast!" Scroll down for more ... Enlarge From the windows of the harbour authority building, staff stare down with a mixture of pity and incomprehension. Baffled pedestrians look on from a quayside. This is Ostend in Belgium, one of Europe's busiest ports, on a stormy autumn day. And yet here are two British blokes going for a spin in the shipping lanes in a strange pedalo. "They must think we're mad," I yell at Jason. My theory is confirmed moments later as a launch speeds past with the harbourmaster at the helm. "You're crazy!" he shouts. I couldn't agree more as I pedal faster than a Tour de France yellow jersey on steroids just to avoid being blown into a trawler. There are no gears and the top speed is about three miles per hour. This is hard work. Jason decides to take over the driving seat and calmly manoeuvres this sturdy little craft safley back to base. What on earth will all the onlookers say in a few days' time when they see this same pedalo slowly pottering out into the wild North Sea and setting course for Britain, where a royal welcome awaits? "You get every reaction in the book but I hope some people will wave," says Jason. He is used to strange looks. People have been telling him that he is mad for many years. And doing what he has done, many people would certainly go insane - if they weren't killed first. This tenacious Army officer's son from Dorset is more than unusual. He is, arguably, the most remarkable adventurer in the world today. Because Jason Lewis is about to pedal into the history books as the first person ever to go round the world by human power alone. He has survived attacks by a huge saltwater crocodile, an alligator, a whale, a couple of sharks and a drunk driver who left him for dead and consigned him to a wheelchair for nine months. He has had malaria - twice - and nearly died from blood poisoning while alone and 1,000 miles from land. He has also had to sacrifice a precious romance or two along the way. But what is more extraordinary than any incident is the sheer scale of Jason's actual mission - or Expedition 360 to give it its proper name. Until now, no human has ever circled the planet without assistance from either wind or machine. And this Herculean task has taken Jason a staggering 13 years. John Major was in No 10, Posh was a shop girl and Wayne Rooney was in primary school when Jason set off. Countless criminals have served "life" sentences in the meantime. Scroll down for more ... Enlarge During his travels, Jason has become the first (and only) person to pedal across the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans - using Moksha, the same bizarre contraption that I am operating now. Through terrifying storms and stultifying doldrums, he has sat in this claustrophobic, floating hamster's wheel crawling along at walking speed, only to be swept back 20 miles sometimes by a disobliging current. The mental stamina is even more impressive than the physical exertion. Ashore, Jason became the first person to cross the U.S.A on rollerblades. He has bicycled across Asia, Africa, Australia and Europe, enduring arrest and angry mobs along the way. He also bumped into a Hollywood film star in the middle of the Sahara. His supporters might include royalty and the Dalai Lama but money has been scarce from the start. En route, he has done every job from ranch manager to undertaker to pay his bills. And now, at long, long last, he is on the very last leg of his odyssey. Just 100 miles of water stand between him and Greenwich where family |
In the George Orwell novel 1984 in which ministry did Winston Smith work | SparkNotes: 1984: Themes, Motifs & Symbols Themes, Motifs & Symbols Themes are the fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a literary work. The Dangers of Totalitarianism 1984 is a political novel written with the purpose of warning readers in the West of the dangers of totalitarian government. Having witnessed firsthand the horrific lengths to which totalitarian governments in Spain and Russia would go in order to sustain and increase their power, Orwell designed 1984 to sound the alarm in Western nations still unsure about how to approach the rise of communism. In 1949, the Cold War had not yet escalated, many American intellectuals supported communism, and the state of diplomacy between democratic and communist nations was highly ambiguous. In the American press, the Soviet Union was often portrayed as a great moral experiment. Orwell, however, was deeply disturbed by the widespread cruelties and oppressions he observed in communist countries, and seems to have been particularly concerned by the role of technology in enabling oppressive governments to monitor and control their citizens. In 1984, Orwell portrays the perfect totalitarian society, the most extreme realization imaginable of a modern-day government with absolute power. The title of the novel was meant to indicate to its readers in 1949 that the story represented a real possibility for the near future: if totalitarianism were not opposed, the title suggested, some variation of the world described in the novel could become a reality in only thirty-five years. Orwell portrays a state in which government monitors and controls every aspect of human life to the extent that even having a disloyal thought is against the law. As the novel progresses, the timidly rebellious Winston Smith sets out to challenge the limits of the Party’s power, only to discover that its ability to control and enslave its subjects dwarfs even his most paranoid conceptions of its reach. As the reader comes to understand through Winston’s eyes, The Party uses a number of techniques to control its citizens, each of which is an important theme of its own in the novel. These include: Psychological Manipulation The Party barrages its subjects with psychological stimuli designed to overwhelm the mind’s capacity for independent thought. The giant telescreen in every citizen’s room blasts a constant stream of propaganda designed to make the failures and shortcomings of the Party appear to be triumphant successes. The telescreens also monitor behavior—everywhere they go, citizens are continuously reminded, especially by means of the omnipresent signs reading “BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU,” that the authorities are scrutinizing them. The Party undermines family structure by inducting children into an organization called the Junior Spies, which brainwashes and encourages them to spy on their parents and report any instance of disloyalty to the Party. The Party also forces individuals to suppress their sexual desires, treating sex as merely a procreative duty whose end is the creation of new Party members. The Party then channels people’s pent-up frustration and emotion into intense, ferocious displays of hatred against the Party’s political enemies. Many of these enemies have been invented by the Party expressly for this purpose. Physical Control In addition to manipulating their minds, the Party also controls the bodies of its subjects. The Party constantly watches for any sign of disloyalty, to the point that, as Winston observes, even a tiny facial twitch could lead to an arrest. A person’s own nervous system becomes his greatest enemy. The Party forces its members to undergo mass morning exercises called the Physical Jerks, and then to work long, grueling days at government agencies, keeping people in a general state of exhaustion. Anyone who does manage to defy the Party is punished and “reeducated” through systematic and brutal torture. After being subjected to weeks of this intense treatment, Winston himself comes to the conclusion that nothing is more powerful than physical pain—n |
What flavour are Smiths Frazzles | Smiths Frazzles Snacks product reviews and price comparison Disadvantages A very tasty savoury snack! Although I have quite a sweet tooth I also enjoy eating the odd packet of crisp or savoury snack. One that I purchased recently was Frazzles which are crispy bacon flavoured corn snacks. When I spotted them I just had to buy them as they reminded me of being little again plus the fact that I love anything bacon flavoured. I purchased a multi-pack of the Smiths Frazzles from my local Iceland store where they were on special offer for just £1.00 for a bag of 6 individual packets. The frazzles come packaged in a burgundy coloured foil packet with has the smith's logo in the top corner and a picture of the frazzles on the front. On the back of the packet you can find more detailed information about the Frazzles including full ingredients listings, nutritional information and allergy advice. It also states that the frazzles although bacon flavoured are in fact still suitable for vegetarians. As with any crisps or savoury snacks they are not the healthiest option but I like to have the odd treat every now and again and these do contain less calories and fat than some others do now. Each individual packet from a multi-pack contains the following nutritional information: Calories - 113 Saturates - 0.5g Salt - 0.66g As soon as you open the packet you can smell the quite strong bacon flavour which smells lovely and certainly makes my mouth water. The frazzles are rectangular in shape with ridges that run along them. The frazzles are a yellowish colour with a reddish brown stripe to make them look like rashers of streaky bacon. They are very crisp and crunchy in texture and have a lovely strong bacon flavour. Personally I don't think you can tell that they actually don't contain any bacon at all and they don't taste at all artificial. I think the only think that I find a little annoying about these frazzles is that they do stick to your teeth when eating them but as they taste so good I try not to let this put me off! |
Before committing suicide, how many times did US Park Ranger Roy Smith survive being struck by lightning | Story of a Man Who Was Struck By Lightning 7 Times | DailyCognition Story of a Man Who Was Struck By Lightning 7 Times US Park Ranger Roy C. Sullivan from Virginia holds the record for the person most times struck by lightning - and living to tell the tale. Between 1942 and 1983, Roy has the dubious distinction of being struck by lightning seven times. He was known as the Human Lightning Rod.The first lightning strike in 1942 happened as he was working up in a lookout tower and the lighting bolt shot through his leg and knocked his big toenail off. In 1969 while he was driving along a mountain road a second strike burned off his eyebrows and knocked him unconscious. Another strike just a year later, while he was walking across his yard to get the mail, left his shoulder seared. He was standing in the office at the ranger station in 1972 when lightning set his hair on fire and Roy had to throw a bucket of water over his head to cool off. A year later, after his hair had grown back, a lightning bolt ripped through his hat and hit him on the head, setting his hair on fire again. It threw him out of his truck, knocked his left shoe off and seared his legs. A sixth strike hit him in 1976 while he was checking on a campsite, injuring his ankle. The last lightning bolt to hit Roy in 1977 happened while he was fishing. It sent him to hospital with chest and stomach burns. Roy Sullivan was never killed by lighting - he committed suicide while in his 70's in 1983 reportedly distraught over the loss of a woman. |
Who played the title role in the TV sitcom Citizen Smith | BBC - Comedy - My Family - The Cast My Family Played By: Robert Lindsay Also seen in: Citizen Smith , GBH, Hornblower, A Very Social Secretary Other Stuff: Robert Lindsay has one son and one daughter - Sydney and Sam. It’s now 25 years since he first appeared as Wolfie in Citizen Smith - his last sitcom before My Family. His real name is Robert Lindsay Stevenson. Susan Harper Played By: Zoë Wanamaker Also seen in: Prime Suspect, Gormenghast , Harry Potter, Doctor Who, Johnny and the Bomb Other Stuff: Zoë was born in New York but grew up in England after her father was blacklisted during the McCarthy persecutions. Nick Harper Also seen in: My Life in Film , Funland , Je T'aime John Wayne, Iris, Love Actually. Other Stuff: Kris Marshall once had a job in children’s theatre, when he had to dress up as large, fluffy owl. Janey Harper Played By: Daniela Denby-Ashe Also seen in: EastEnders, Office Gossip, Ab Fab. Other Stuff: Daniela appeared in an episode of Absolutely Fabulous as Saffy’s (future) daughter, Victoria. Michael Harper Played By: Gabriel Thomson Also seen in: Great Expectations, Enemy At The Gates, The New Adventures of Pinocchio. Other Stuff: Gabriel Thomson’s acting debut came at the age of four, when he appeared in a Frosties commercial. Abi Harper Occupation: Student Played By: Siobhan Hayes Also seen in: Little Britain, Cry Wolf, The Bill, Eastenders, Starting Out, Birds of a Feather. Other Stuff: Siobhan appeared in three series of the Radio 4 comedy drama Absolute Power with Stephen Fry. |
"Which musical instrument is associated with jazz musician Willie ""The Lion"" Smith" | Willie 'The Lion' Smith: Stride Piano Master : NPR Willie "The Lion" Smith was a major influence on Duke Ellington, who wrote several compositions dedicated to him. William P. Gottlieb/Library of Congress via flickr.com hide caption toggle caption William P. Gottlieb/Library of Congress via flickr.com Willie "The Lion" Smith was a major influence on Duke Ellington, who wrote several compositions dedicated to him. William P. Gottlieb/Library of Congress via flickr.com He's been called a musician's musician, one whose original approach made him the envy of virtually every pianist in jazz. Well-known for his flamboyant behavior, ever-present cigar, and derby hat, Willie Smith — nicknamed "The Lion" — was a master practitioner of Harlem stride piano. William Henry Joseph Berthol Bonaparte Bertholoff Smith was born on Nov. 25, 1897. Growing up in Newark, N.J., his family life always included music: His mother played the organ and his grandmother played both organ and guitar. Smith himself started playing the piano at age 8. In Newark, he was exposed to music of both Jewish and African-American cultures, and would later embrace both influences in his own sound. In the early 1900s, Smith discovered the music of pianists James P. Johnson and Luckey Roberts, who were developing their own take on ragtime in uptown New York. While still a teen, Smith started playing professionally and incorporated this rhythmic style into his playing. By the 1920s, Harlem stride piano would fully emerge as a distinct style, with Smith one of its leading exponents. In 1916, Smith enlisted in the Army, where he became the drum major for his unit. During WWI, he spent more than a month on the front lines, where he earned his nickname "The Lion" for his bravery. Article continues after sponsorship By 1919, he was back playing New York clubs, and he made his first record as an accompanist for Mamie Smith. The Lion was a great entertainer who could easily work an audience — he was known not only for his playing, but also for taking over a club as the master of ceremonies. Smith also became a mentor for younger, up-and-coming musicians such as Duke Ellington, Bix Beiderbecke, Artie Shaw, and the Dorsey brothers. Also during this time, "rent parties" became popular in Harlem; residents would invite friends over and serve up food, drinks, and live music, charging a nominal fee in order to raise money for rent. Such events provided ample opportunity for Smith and his peers to perform, and they often engaged in friendly musical combat called "cutting contests." Smith always brought his interest in European classical music to both his playing and composing. During the 1930s, he wrote a number of beautiful pieces, some of which were infused with a classical feeling, such as his most famous original: "Echo of Spring." Willie "The Lion" Smith lived through six decades of music and, despite the changes in musical styles over those years, remained true to himself and his style. He recorded a final album in Paris in June 1972 and played up until his death in April 1973. Today, his spirit and his legacy live on through his music. |
George Smith was the first man convicted of this offence in 1897 but there have been many more since | Londoner George Smith gets caught driving drunk - Sep 10, 1897 - HISTORY.com Londoner George Smith gets caught driving drunk Share this: Londoner George Smith gets caught driving drunk Author Londoner George Smith gets caught driving drunk URL Publisher A+E Networks On September 10, 1897, a London cabdriver named George Smith slams his taxi into a building and is the first person to be arrested for drunk driving. He pled guilty and was fined 25 shillings. Police officers knew that Smith was drunk because he acted drunk (he had driven that cab into a wall, after all) and because he said he was, but what they lacked was a scientific way to prove someone was too intoxicated to drive, even if he or she wouldn’t admit it. Blood tests were soon introduced, but those were messy and needed to be performed by a doctor; there were urine tests, but those were even messier, not to mention unreliable and expensive. In 1931, a toxicologist at Indiana University named Rolla Harger came up with a solution–a device he called the Drunkometer. It was simple: all the suspected drinker had to do was blow into a balloon. The tester then attached the balloon to a tube filled with a purple fluid (potassium permanganate and sulfuric acid) and released its air into the tube. Alcohol on a person’s breath changed the color of the fluid from purple to yellow; the quicker the change, the drunker the person. The Drunkometer was effective but cumbersome, and it required a certain amount of scientific calculation to determine just how much alcohol a person had consumed. In 1954, another Indianan named Robert Borkenstein invented a device that was more portable and easier to use. Borkenstein’s machine, the Breathalyzer, worked much like Harger’s did–it measured the amount of alcohol in a person’s breath–but it did the necessary calculations automatically and thus could not be foiled or tampered with. (One tipsy Canadian famously ate his underwear while waiting to take a Breathalyzer test because he believed that the cotton would somehow absorb the alcohol in his system. It did not.) The Breathalyzer soon became standard equipment in every police car in the nation. Even in the age of the Breathalyzer, drunk driving remained a problem. In 2007, more than 1.4 million drivers were arrested for driving while intoxicated, and a Centers for Disease Control survey found that Americans drove drunk 159 million times. That same year, about 13,000 people–more than 30 percent of all traffic fatalities–died in accidents involving a drunk driver. Related Videos |
In the 1880's what did Smiths Patent Germ Bread change its name to | 120 years of Hovis history - British Baker 120 years of Hovis history 12 May, 2006 Anne Bruce speaks to RHM technical sales manager Colin Lomax about the history of the Hovis brand, which this month celebrates its 120th birthday Page 26 The Hovis delivery boy and his bike, which will feature once again on packaging RHM is celebrating the 120th anniversary of its �nourishing and nice� Hovis brand this month, with a �1m advertising campaign. Hovis bread, which launched in 1886, has picked up many fans, including Queen Victoria, over the decades. It is still made using a patented wheatgerm flour, but was relaunched and reformulated last year as �healthiest ever Hovis�, with reduced salt.Colin Lomax, technical sales manager, is the longest serving employee in the Hovis division of what is now the RHM business. He started out at the Macclesfield �home of Hovis� 32 years ago and is well placed to comment on the illustrious history of the brand.He is at pains to emphasise that Hovis has always been about health � from its earliest adverts in the 1890s, which flagged up the curious fact that a pound and a half of Hovis was more digestible than a pound of white bread and half a pound of steak.Hovis, which 120 years ago brought you bread with wheatgerm, has never used artificial preservatives or flavourings, he tells British Baker.It has always combined innovation and the desire to move forward, embracing new technology, with an emphasis on quality and tradition.Mr Lomax says the strategy is working, as Hovis� market share has never been larger, thanks in part to the hugely successful launch of Invisible Crust loaves last year. But we can only imagine what Queen Victoria would have made of that piece of new product development.Here are some of the highlights in 120 years of Hovis� history.1886: Smith�s Patent Germ Bread is developed by flour miller Richard �Stoney� Smith from Staffordshire. He developed a method of steam cooking that preserved the wheatgerm in bread.A national competition was launched to find a name for the bread. Herbert Grime came up with the winning name, Hovis, short for hominis vis (strength of man in Latin). Yum Yum was in second place.1895: Hovis becomes an established household name, selling over one million loaves a week and marketed as a healthy product. It is sold in 1lb and 2lb loaves, as well as �junior� 8oz loaves and �mini� Hovis penny loaves.1925: The �Don�t say Brown, say Hovis� advertising slogan is born.1939-1945: Slogans including �Make Hovis your Ration� and �Thin Slices make Hovis go Further� were used during the Second World War.1940: Hovis Granary is introduced alongside Hovis Wheatgerm. 1955: With the launch of commercial TV the �Don�t say Brown, say Hovis� slogan became even more famous.1957: Bakery manufacturer Hovis and flour business McDougall merge as Hovis McDougall.1962: Rank Hovis McDougall is formed through the merger of Hovis McDougall and flour miller Joseph Rank.1973: The Hovis �boy and his bike� advert, produced by film director Ridley Scott, is aired for the first time. It showed a delivery boy struggling up a hill.1994: TV adverts used the slogan �Raised the Hovis Way� to emphasise Hovis� traditional family values.2001: British Bakeries launches opaque packaging featuring baked beans, cucumbers and tomatoes on Hovis loaves.2005: Hovis is relaunched as �Healthiest Ever Hovis� with new packaging, a new logo, and a new recipe with 10% reduced salt. The Invisible Crust crust-free loaf is launched.2006: Hovis celebrates its 120th anniversary with limited edition packaging on Hovis Original Wheatgerm loaves featuring the �boy and the bike� delivery boy image from the 1973 Hovis commercial.The birthday campaign will also include the return of the �boy and his bike� television advert and new radio advertising. The advert will be re-aired for 10 days to May 20. |
At which three day eventing course would you find Tom Smith's Wall and The Quarry | Samantha Clark | Eventing Nation - Three-Day Eventing News, Results, Videos, and Commentary Burghley Dressage Early Thursday Morning By Samantha Clark on Aug 30, 2012 6:02 am - 290 views Emily Llwellyn produced a lovely test with Pardon Me II at his third Burghley to take an early lead as we go into the coffee break on Thursday morning. Although the crowds are quite small, they are always knowledgeable here at Burghley and the atmosphere in the arena is quite electric; add to that the cool temperatures and a few horses were fairly tense. Andrew Nicholson kept the lid on Calico Joe very well for a score of 53. and his kiwi team mate, Burghley first timer Lucy Jackson did a beautiful test on Willy Do with just a few bobbles to score one penalty better Swedish rider Dag Albert brought an entourage into the collecting ring but seemed happy with Tubber Rebel’s test and here’s Irish Team chef Ginny Eliot going over Louise Lyons’ test with her afterwards Mark Kyle’s brother John predicted this week on the Eventing Radio Show that Step in Time wouldn’t lead the dressage phase, but Mark rode a tactful test on his loyal partner, and I’m looking forward to seeing them go cross country on saturday. Lots more dressage to come, find results here, thanks for joining the Eventing Nation, Go Burghley Three Day Eventing! By Samantha Clark on Aug 29, 2012 1:20 pm - 319 views Mandy Thomas judged the best turned out competition and awarded the honours to William Fox-Pitt and Mary King. Special mention to stylish kiwis Mark Todd and Caroline Powell, Francis Whittington who got a haircut especially, and Americans Sinead Halpin and Kristi Nunnink. Between the breeze and Arthur’s extended trot, Allison may have been regretting her wrap dress, she had to try and hold it closed to save her modesty a couple of times, but if I’m not mistaken it’s her Rolex outfit so let’s hope it brings her the same good luck! The American horses looked super and passed with flying colours – so sorry not to see Sharon White present Rafferty’s Rules, and and there was no sign of Marilyn Little-Meredith or her horse Rovano Rex. Two horses will not go forward to the dressage – The Netherlands’ Merel Blom’s horse Rumor Has It was not accepted from the holding box, and Australia’s Tim Boland withdrew GV Billy Eliot after being held – apparently the horse threw a shoe on Monday. Elizabeth Power’s September Bliss was asked to trot twice and sent to the holding box then accepted, as was Rebecca Crosbie-Starling’s Paddy’s Gold. South African Paul Hart was asked to trot twice but then accepted, and James Adams was sent to the holding box with Pricewise but then accepted upon reexamination. Several of the horses look very fresh – William Fox-Pitt’s Seacookie, Bettina Hoy’s Lanfranco TSF and Sinead’s Manoir de Carneville bucked his way down the lane! Pictures to come later. Update: H&H Jog Report After the trot-up lots of horses were grazed around the three Oympic jumps that are situated right next to the dressage arena, before the official ring familiarisation started. I’ve only managed to walk a portion of the course so far, but according to riders the going is fantastic, and the forecast calls for the rain to ease off by Friday – It’s going to be a fantastic weekend. Thanks for keeping it here at Eventing Nation – Go Burghley Three Day Eventing! By Samantha Clark on Aug 27, 2012 6:12 pm - 74 views Sinead and Tate earlier this summer Thanks again to Sinead for sending us another one of her insightful updates, this time right before one of the biggest events in the world – impeccable timing! We look forward to meeting On Cue, but before that we look forward to cheering Sinead and Tate around Burghley this weekend – Go SHE Eventing! From Sinead: Last year the weekend before Burghley was spent freaking out, watching the course walk over and over, and putting trot up outfits together! This year I decided that after a summer of unknowns I should take life moment by moment. I focused on spending the last weekend before Burghley competing at a BE 100 (aka Trai |
Who directed the film Mr. Smith Goes To Washington | Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Mr. Smith Goes to Washington ( 1939 ) Not Rated | A naive man is appointed to fill a vacancy in the United States Senate. His plans promptly collide with political corruption, but he doesn't back down. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 36 titles created 29 Nov 2011 a list of 43 titles created 10 Apr 2014 a list of 34 titles created 28 Aug 2015 a list of 26 titles created 10 months ago a list of 33 titles created 4 months ago Title: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) 8.2/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 1 Oscar. Another 4 wins & 11 nominations. See more awards » Videos A spoiled heiress running away from her family is helped by a man who is actually a reporter in need of a story. Director: Frank Capra Fred Dobbs and Bob Curtin, two Americans searching for work in Mexico, convince an old prospector to help them mine for gold in the Sierra Madre Mountains. Director: John Huston A poor Midwest family is forced off of their land. They travel to California, suffering the misfortunes of the homeless in the Great Depression. Director: John Ford A self-conscious bride is tormented by the memory of her husband's dead first wife. Director: Alfred Hitchcock A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a gorgeous liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette. Director: John Huston A man from a family of rich snobs becomes engaged to a woman from a good-natured but decidedly eccentric family. Director: Frank Capra An ingenue insinuates herself into the company of an established but aging stage actress and her circle of theater friends. Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz An ex-prize fighter turned longshoreman struggles to stand up to his corrupt union bosses. Director: Elia Kazan Three World War II veterans return home to small-town America to discover that they and their families have been irreparably changed. Director: William Wyler When a rich woman's ex-husband and a tabloid-type reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself. Director: George Cukor An insurance representative lets himself be talked into a murder/insurance fraud scheme that arouses an insurance investigator's suspicions. Director: Billy Wilder Longfellow Deeds, a simple-hearted Vermont tuba player, inherits a fortune and has to contend with opportunist city slickers. Director: Frank Capra Edit Storyline Naive and idealistic Jefferson Smith, leader of the Boy Rangers, is appointed on a lark by the spineless governor of his state. He is reunited with the state's senior senator--presidential hopeful and childhood hero, Senator Joseph Paine. In Washington, however, Smith discovers many of the shortcomings of the political process as his earnest goal of a national boys' camp leads to a conflict with the state political boss, Jim Taylor. Taylor first tries to corrupt Smith and then later attempts to destroy Smith through a scandal. Written by James Yu <[email protected]> See All (92) » Taglines: Entertainment As Powerful As the Strength of the People! As Great As the Genius of Capra! See more » Genres: 19 October 1939 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Frank Capra's Mr. Smith Goes to Washington See more » Filming Locations: Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording) Color: Did You Know? Trivia Jean Arthur did not get along with James Stewart during filming, possibly because she had wanted her Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) co-star Gary Cooper to be cast as Mr. Smith. Arthur thought Stewart was being deliberately a bit too cute for his own good and that Cooper was more masculine and had a stronger screen presence. See more » |
Curt Smith and Roland Orzabel are better known as which duo | Sorted magAZine - Roland Orzabal A big family get-together Roland Orzabal, formerly of Tears for Fears, discusses his new album, the impact of deaths around him on the new material and working with his former band-mate Curt Smith again. The British duo, Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, also known as Tears for Fears, swept the charts in the '80s with mega hits such as 'Shout', 'Everybody wants to rule the world' and 'Sowing the seeds of love'. Jumping on-board the early MTV video craze, the angelic-looking Smith and the pensive, contemplative personae of Orzabal, captured worldwide recognition for their brand of intelligent, introspective synth pop. Their debut album in '83, "The Hurting" was followed up in '85 with the hugely successful "Songs from the big chair", much of it based on their then obsession with primal therapy. The latter delivered two number one hits in the USA, along with a bevy of awards. The lads from Bath became the poster boys for adolescent angst. By 1989 and the release of 'The Seeds of love', TFF had broken free from the early musical straitjacket and produced a remarkably expressive album of pivotal work (featuring the soulful talent of Oleta Adams). But the seeds of discontent between Orzabal and Smith were apparent. Splitting up due to creative and personal differences in 1990, both pursued solo musical careers. Smith moved to America, Orzabal remained on home-turf, continuing under the mantle of TFF and releasing four albums; "Tears roll down/Greatest hits" ('92), "Elemental" ('93), "Raoul & the kings of Spain" ('95), "Saturnine, martial and lunatic" ('96). After a five-year hiatus, Orzabal is putting aside both the TFF moniker and more importantly, the TFF themes that have come to identify him with the emotional turmoil that dominated the early albums. Launching his new CD, "Tomcats Screaming Outside", under his own name, Roland hopes to pursue the freedom to create music without the baggage of being considered an 80's retro band - leaving him open to the future possibility of writing, recording and touring again with Smith as TFF. From his hometown of Bath, he discussed the decision to record as just himself. "I was on tour last time doing 'Raoul & the kings Of Spain' in Bogota, Columbia and had a few very, very difficult days of promotion. They were advertising the concert with songs like 'Mad world' and 'Change'. I don't think we had a hit there since 1983. We had a lot of problems with the lights and sound - getting the whole show together, but finally, when I stepped out on stage and after three or four numbers, they were going mad. At the end of the show it was just absolutely phenomenal. Yet during the encores, in my mind, I said, 'I've had enough of this, the whole history of Tears for Fears'." He says that he knew he had to go away and try something else. He wanted to get away from the whole subject material that has been pretty consistent from the beginning and try and go into different areas. It took a while. "I wanted to take away the burden and history of Tears For Fears. I'm not saying that, in the future there won't be another Tears For Fears album, there quite possibly will be. I wanted for this one to take the pressure off, remove the sword of Damocles that's been over my head after every album, and just see where it goes and how it would feel to cut off from the past a little. Not worry about the commercial aspects, how many records are going to sell and that rubbish. Just try on another suit of clothes for a while." The title for the new album, "Tomcats Screaming Outside", came from a remark made by his wife. Roland had been struggling to find an album title for some time. Then his wife's father collapsed and they got a phone call from the hospital at 1:30 in the morning. As his wife went out the door, she said that a tomcat was screaming outside, which he heard as "Tomcats screaming outside" and thought, "hmmm... that's it!" "I thought it was a good title. I wanted something with an urban feel to it. It's more a title of a film or novel, and not the title of a record. Once we |
On which Scottish island was John Smith the Labour Party leader buried | John Smith: Biography on Undiscovered Scotland The Burial Ground of Relig Odhráin, with Iona Abbey in the Background John Smith, QC, lived from 13 September 1938 to 12 May 1994. He was the leader of the British Labour Party at the time of his sudden death. The wider picture in Scotland at the time is set out in our Historical Timeline. John Smith was born in Dalmally in Argyll & Bute, and was the son of a headmaster. He grew up in Adrishaig before being sent to board in Dunoon so he could attend Dunoon Grammar School. In 1956 he became a student at the University of Glasgow, studying history until 1959, and then law. While there he formed a close friendship with his future political ally, Donald Dewar. After leaving university, Smith practiced as a solicitor and subsequently became a member of the Faculty of Advocates, the body of lawyers allowed to act as advocates in Scottish courts. In 1983 he became a Queen's Counsel. In a 1961 by-election and in the 1964 General Election, Smith stood unsuccessfully as the Labour Candidate in the East Fife Constituency. In the 1970 General Election he was elected to be the Member of Parliament for Lanarkshire North. He retained this seat until it disappeared as a result of boundary changes in 1983, and thereafter represented the new and closely geographically related constituency of Monklands East. In 1971, for the only time in his political career, he defied Labour Party whips to vote in favour of UK membership of the European Economic Community (the precursor to the European Union). In October 1974, Smith turned down the post of Solicitor General for Scotland in Harold Wilson's Government and instead became a Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department of Energy. The following year he was promoted to Minister of State. When James Callaghan became Prime Minister in 1976, Smith was appointed Minister of state at the Privy Council Office, and was responsible for driving the Government's controversial plans for devolution in Scotland and Wales through the House of Commons. In November 1978 he became the youngest member of the Cabinet when he was appointed Secretary of State for Trade. Labour lost power to Margaret Thatcher's Conservative Party in the 1979 General Election, and Smith became Shadow Energy Secretary. He later served as Shadow Employment Secretary and Shadow Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, before being made Shadow Chancellor by Labour Leader Neil Kinnock in June 1987. On 9 October 1988 Smith suffered a heart attack. This resulted in his being out of politics for three months. He responded by dieting and taking up Munro bagging, going on to climb 108 of the 284 Scottish Munros (separate mountains over 3000ft). When Labour suffered its fourth successive defeat in the 1992 General Election, Neil Kinnock resigned, and John Smith was elected to replace him as Leader of the Labour Party. As leader of the opposition to John Major's Government, Smith proved himself an effective operator, and during his tenure the mood of the country began to shift: for the first time in a long time, Labour began to look credible candidates for Government. In 1993 John Smith committed a future Labour Government to establishing a Scottish Parliament. By the beginning of May 1994, the Labour Party were 23% ahead of the Conservatives in opinion polls. On 12 May 1994, John Smith suffered a second heart attack and died. His funeral was held in Edinburgh, and a memorial service in Westminster Abbey was attended by over 2,000 people. John Smith was buried at the ancient burial ground of Relig Odhráin on the Isle of Iona, where he lies alongside 48 Kings of Dalriada and Scotland, 8 Kings of Norway and 4 Kings of Ireland. As perhaps the best Prime Minister that the UK never had, it is tempting to thing he is in fitting company. John Smith was survived by his wife Elizabeth and thei |
Harold J Smith became much more famous when he changed his name to what | The Lone Ranger Fan Club :: Jay Silverheels May 26, 1912 - March 5, 1980 Jay Silverheels will always be remembered as Tonto by Joe Southern EDITOR’S NOTE: In my attempts to contact relatives of the late Jay Silverheels, I was only successful in reaching one nephew, George Smith. He only met Jay once and really didn’t have much recollection of him. I was, however, provided videotape of a Canadian biography on Jay that contains a great deal of his life history. This story is based from information in “The Canadians: Biographies of the Nation” as narrated by Patrick Wilson. Special thanks to Walt Ostin for sending the tape! Thanks to C. Craig Coomer for many of the pictures! Jay Silverheels’ passing on March 5, 1980, left an incredible void in the world of the Lone Ranger. Whenever anyone thinks of Tonto, it’s the image of Jay Silverheels that comes to mind. No other actor has been able to fill the moccasins quite the same way. “We thought he was being a dumb Indian a lot of the time. He’d be creeping around and somebody would hit him on the head and he’d fall over. He wasn’t too happy with that but it was a job and he did it gracefully and with good spirit,” said John Hart, who played opposite Silverheels as the Lone Ranger for 52 episodes in 1952-53. His real name - Harold J. Smith was born May 26, 1912, on the Six Nations Reservation in Canada. He was the third of 11 children, eight boys and three girls. His father, Major George Smith, was the most decorated Native Canadian soldier in World War I. According to Jay’s brother, Les Smith, their father was deaf thanks to a bomb that exploded near him during the war. “He told you to be good, how to be good,” Les said. Young Harry Smith was a natural athlete with good looks who used his charm and athleticism to pay the bills in the Depression era. At the age of 16 he joined a semi-pro lacrosse team called the Mohawk Stars. In addition to being the best player on the team, he became noted for the white running shoes he wore. He was so swift that his feet were streaks of white. Since it wouldn’t have been politically correct to nickname an Indian Whiteheels, he was dubbed Silverheels. By that time Harry was going by the name Jay, hence the name Jay Silverheels. The young Mohawk Indian was a natural athlete. He was into bodybuilding and used makeshift equipment in place of expensive barbells and weights. It was lacrosse that held his attention and he moved to Buffalo, N.Y., to play the sport. He also got into boxing and lived for a while at the home of Jack Donovan. One day he was at a local fair when he happened to take a ride on the Ferris wheel. “I got on the Ferris wheel and rode next to him,” said Edna Lickers. The chance ride led to a new friendship and something more. “It was just something that happened and my son was born in Buffalo,” Lickers said. Jay now had a son, Ron Smith, but he never married Lickers and he certainly couldn’t afford to raise a family. He left Buffalo and returned to the reservation. There, he returned to playing lacrosse. He was one of the highest-scoring and highest-paid players in the nation. On the side he took up modeling. He met his first wife, Bobbi, and they had a daughter named Sharon. During one of his trips to the states, he met and befriended a comedian named Joe E. Brown. It was Brown who convinced Silverheels that with his looks and talent that he could make it in the movies. He went to Hollywood and started getting some bit parts. Bobbi didn’t want to move to California, but did so reluctantly. They ended up separating and divorcing in 1943. Bobbi returned to New York with Sharon. It would be 14 years before Silverheels would see his daughter again. In 1949, Silverheels was cast as Tonto, beating out 35 other contenders for the coveted role on The Lone Ranger. He became the first real Indian to star in a television series. “He became famous playing a role that he knew to be a clumsy portrayal of his own people,” Patrick Wilson said. In 1954 he married Mary DeRoma. “He had this strong desire to get married to this girl,” Hart said. One |
Horton Smith was the first winner of which American golf competition | Smith, Horton Oct 15, 1963 Horton Smith Horton Smith was one of golf’s first boy wonders. In 1929, at the age of 21, he played a PGA Tour then in its infancy and won eight of 22 events as well as finishing second six times. Smith and Paul Runyan were the tour’s top players during the Depression years. In all, Smith won 32 events and finished second 37 times. A tall, stylish man, he was a smooth swinger with a superb putting touch. Byron Nelson rated Smith the finest putter and chipper of his era, and long after he won his final tournament in 1941, Smith was much sought after by other players for putting advice. Although Smith was never again quite as good as he had been in 1929, his greatest fame will always come from being the first winner of the Masters, then known as the Augusta National Invitational. In the fourth round, Craig Wood posted 285 early, so Smith knew he needed a 72 or better. After making a 20-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole, he knocked in a four-foot downhiller on the final green to win. "To me, the Augusta National course has character, individuality and personality. It is one of the few courses that really presents two games on almost every hole; a game to reach the greens and another to figure the ever-challenging contours after reaching the greens." Smith won the event again in 1936. Two strokes behind Harry Cooper with five holes to go, he holed a 45-foot chip on the 68th, an eight-footer on the 69th, and a 16-footer on the 71st drenched by torrential rain. That year he also led the tour’s money list with $7,662. Smith was born in Springfield, Mo., on May 22, 1908, and took up golf when he was 12. He grew to 6-1 1/2 and 163 pounds, and honed his game as an assistant pro at the Springfield C.C. When he joined the tour he earned the nickname the Missouri Rover by tirelessly travelling the country by car, train and even boat to get to tournaments. Indeed, one year Smith suffered a fractured wrist when he hit it against a metal sign while stretching his arm out of a car driven by Joe Kirkwood. Smith is believed to be the first professional to use a sand wedge in competition, a 23-ounce model invented by Texas cotton farmer Edward Kerr McClain. Smith used it in 1930 before it was banned for having a concave face. Smith also gave one to Bobby Jones, who used it to make a crucial birdie in the final round of the British Open at Hoylake on his way to the Grand Slam. Earlier in the year, Smith had won the Savannah Open to become the last man to defeat Jones in competition before his retirement. FACT Horton Smith was the last man to defeat Bobby Jones in competition prior to Jones’ 1930 retirement. According to Herbert Warren Wind, Smith was a student of the game who could be “overlogical, studious, finicky,” and probably experimented with his swing too much. Fairly early in his career, Smith’s swing lost its compact groove but soon became “the simplified and correct thing it had been.” Smith didn’t smoke or drink. He was one of the rare professionals of his day who had attended college, the State Teacher’s College in Springfield. Later, showing organizational and public relations talent, Smith became chairman of the tour’s competition committee and eventually president of the PGA from 1952 to 1954. Smith was chosen for five Ryder Cup teams and was never beaten. During his run of victories in 1929, he shot an all-time tour low 72-hole score of 245 at the par-64, 4,700-yard Catalina CC in California in 1928. He had scores of 63, 58, 61 and 63. He finished third at the U.S. Open in 1930 and 1940, and in the 1930 British Open. He died in 1963. |
Rosalynn Smith is or was married to which former US President | James Carter | whitehouse.gov Air Force One James Carter Jimmy Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. He was awarded the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for work to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development. Jimmy Carter aspired to make Government "competent and compassionate," responsive to the American people and their expectations. His achievements were notable, but in an era of rising energy costs, mounting inflation, and continuing tensions, it was impossible for his administration to meet these high expectations. Carter, who has rarely used his full name--James Earl Carter, Jr.--was born October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia. Peanut farming, talk of politics, and devotion to the Baptist faith were mainstays of his upbringing. Upon graduation in 1946 from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, Carter married Rosalynn Smith. The Carters have three sons, John William (Jack), James Earl III (Chip), Donnel Jeffrey (Jeff), and a daughter, Amy Lynn. After seven years' service as a naval officer, Carter returned to Plains. In 1962 he entered state politics, and eight years later he was elected Governor of Georgia. Among the new young southern governors, he attracted attention by emphasizing ecology, efficiency in government, and the removal of racial barriers. Carter announced his candidacy for President in December 1974 and began a two-year campaign that gradually gained momentum. At the Democratic Convention, he was nominated on the first ballot. He chose Senator Walter F. Mondale of Minnesota as his running mate. Carter campaigned hard against President Gerald R. Ford, debating with him three times. Carter won by 297 electoral votes to 241 for Ford. Carter worked hard to combat the continuing economic woes of inflation and unemployment. By the end of his administration, he could claim an increase of nearly eight million jobs and a decrease in the budget deficit, measured in percentage of the gross national product. Unfortunately, inflation and interest rates were at near record highs, and efforts to reduce them caused a short recession. Carter could point to a number of achievements in domestic affairs. He dealt with the energy shortage by establishing a national energy policy and by decontrolling domestic petroleum prices to stimulate production. He prompted Government efficiency through civil service reform and proceeded with deregulation of the trucking and airline industries. He sought to improve the environment. His expansion of the national park system included protection of 103 million acres of Alaskan lands. To increase human and social services, he created the Department of Education, bolstered the Social Security system, and appointed record numbers of women, blacks, and Hispanics to Government jobs. In foreign affairs, Carter set his own style. His championing of human rights was coldly received by the Soviet Union and some other nations. In the Middle East, through the Camp David agreement of 1978, he helped bring amity between Egypt and Israel. He succeeded in obtaining ratification of the Panama Canal treaties. Building upon the work of predecessors, he established full diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China and completed negotiation of the SALT II nuclear limitation treaty with the Soviet Union. There were serious setbacks, however. The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan caused the suspension of plans for ratification of the SALT II pact. The seizure as hostages of the U. S. embassy staff in Iran dominated the news during the last 14 months of the administration. The consequences of Iran's holding Americans captive, together with continuing inflation at home, contributed to Carter's defeat in 1980. Even then, he continued the difficult negotiations over the hostages. Iran finally released the 52 Americans the same day Carter left office. The Presidential biographies on WhiteHouse.gov are from “The Presidents of the United States of America,” by Frank Freidel and Hugh S |
Which angel in Charlie's Angels was played by Jaclyn Smith | Charlie's Angels (TV Series 1976–1981) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The adventures of three sexy female private eyes. Creators: Kris goes undercover as an inmate in Colejo prison to ferret out a gang of jewel thieves operating from there. 8.7 The Townsend Agency is hired by three people who have been separately conned by Harley Dexter. In order to get they money back, the Angels counterattack with three cons of their own: one involving ... 8.6 Ted Markham has opened 12 different bank accounts under different names and wearing disguises, only to rob their ATM's in one fell stroke. Kris volunteers to get close to Markham and let him 'spend ... 8.5 Visit IMDb Picks Related News a list of 24 titles created 29 Feb 2012 a list of 40 titles created 18 Nov 2013 a list of 44 titles created 22 Jun 2014 a list of 25 titles created 02 Nov 2014 a list of 40 titles created 6 months ago Search for " Charlie's Angels " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Title: Charlie's Angels (1976–1981) 6.5/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 7 Golden Globes. Another 5 wins & 8 nominations. See more awards » Photos After a crippled test pilot is rebuilt with nuclear powered limbs and implants, he serves as a unique intelligence agent. Stars: Lee Majors, Richard Anderson, Martin E. Brooks Two streetwise cops bust criminals in their red-and-white Ford Torino, with the help of police snitch, Huggy Bear. Stars: David Soul, Paul Michael Glaser, Antonio Fargas After fully recovering from her near fatal bout of bionic rejection, Jaime Sommers, the first female cyborg, is assigned to spy missions of her own. Stars: Lindsay Wagner, Richard Anderson, Martin E. Brooks Accounts of visitors to a unique resort island in the Pacific Ocean that can fulfill literally any fantasy requested, but rarely turn out as expected. Stars: Ricardo Montalban, Hervé Villechaize, Christopher Hewett The globe-trotting adventures of amateur detectives Jonathan and Jennifer Hart. Stars: Robert Wagner, Stefanie Powers, Lionel Stander The adventures of two California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers. Stars: Erik Estrada, Larry Wilcox, Robert Pine The adventures of a Hawaii based private investigator. Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley After an astronaut/test pilot is catastrophically mutilated in a test plane crash, he is rebuilt and equipped with nuclear powered bionic limbs and implants. Director: Richard Irving The adventures of the fast-drivin', rubber-burnin' Duke boys of Hazzard County. Stars: Tom Wopat, John Schneider, Catherine Bach The adventures of a film stunt performer who moonlights as a bounty hunter when movie work is slow. Stars: Lee Majors, Douglas Barr, Heather Thomas Two brothers of disparate tastes and manners run a private detective agency. Stars: Jameson Parker, Gerald McRaney, Mary Carver The romantic and comic tales of the passengers and crew of the cruise ship, Pacific Princess. Stars: Gavin MacLeod, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange Edit Storyline TV series about a wealthy mystery-man who runs a detective agency via a speaker-phone and his personal assistant, Bosley. His detectives are three beautiful women, who end up in a variety of difficult situations. The cast changed substantially over the life of this show, as actresses left for various movie, TV, and modeling deals. Written by Tad Dibbern <[email protected]> 21 March 1976 (USA) See more » Also Known As: The Alley Cats See more » Filming Locations: Kelly was an orphan. See more » Connections (England) – See all my reviews I loved Charlies Angels very much. Okay, I could ignore the cheezy plots because in front of me each week were three beautiful young ladies working as private detectives. The original girls were Farrah Fawcett-Majors |
Which bargain retail chain of shops was started in 1990 by David Dodd and Stephen Smith | Steve Smith: Founder of Poundland started with an old desk and a fax machine - then sold it for £50MILLION - Mirror Online Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email At just two years old, Steve Smith would be taken to his dad’s market stall at 6am on freezing mornings. Money was tight but selling was clearly in the blood – and the family venture was to prove a powerful influence in the little boy’s life. Now a multi-millionaire, the founder of Poundland looks back fondly on his childhood learning to be a “real Del Boy” in today's Sunday People. Once his dad accidentally nearly sold HIM when someone tried to buy a cardboard box he was hiding in under the stall. Poundland – the store chain that sells everything for a quid – turns over nearly £1billion a year and 80 per cent of the UK population has shopped there. Even Britney Spears has been a customer. And Steve, who sold his interest in the firm for £50million, lives in a 13-bedroom mansion. But his is a real-life rags-to-riches story. His childhood home was a tiny flat in Willenhall, West Midlands and his dad Keith was a draughtsman at a factory. Before Steve was born, Keith launched a new enterprise to provide for his expected family. Steve, who is now planning an online version of Poundland called poundshop.com, told the Sunday People: “When my mum Maureen got pregnant with me, Dad decided to sell boxes of pens to workmates and around houses. “He bought a gross of pens and went knocking on doors. “He soon found he was making more money as a trader, so he quit his job. Not that it was a fortune. We weren’t well off at all.” Keith’s next step was to start a local market stall. Steve went on: “Eventually I followed in his footsteps and worked on Bilston market. "My father started taking me there from when I was two. Other kids were at the park on the swings, but the market was my playground. "I used to hide in the boxes under the stalls and nearly got sold. “A customer picked a box up, thinking there was something inside worth buying – but Dad realised it was me. “I used to be straight out of school and on to the stall, loading vans, going round houses knocking on doors to try to sell things. “It was a way of making pocket money. I was always interested in making cash. I’d get round to doing my homework later. “I was more interested in getting into business than school. I ended up leaving with four CSEs.” By then his father had progressed to owning his own cash and carry. Steve, 51, said: “I used to help out, sweeping the floor, making sure the stock was up to date and learning the ropes. Splash: The pool area of his Staffordshire mansion (Photo: Matt Sprake Photography) "I liked dealing with customers and I went on to run my own stalls.” The tycoon-in-waiting opened his own discount business in West Bromwich at the age of 16. He recalled: “I sold everything from radios to soap, real Del Boy stuff. People used to come to us with job lots of stock that we’d buy and sell on. "That’s where the idea for Poundland came from. We had a box where we put things that fell out of the packaging. “We would sell it for 10p an item. It was really popular. The box always sold out.” Dad Keith sold his successful cash and carry in 1988, and retired to Majorca. And while Steve was visiting his parents with wife Tracy, 50, Poundland was born. He said: “We discussed the box where we sold everything for 10p. The pound coin had quite recently come out. "We linked that with the 10p box idea and came up with Poundland. “I opened a little office with a second-hand desk and fax machine. Just my wife and myself. “I would spend all day trying to convince landlords to let me open a shop where I sold everything for a pound. “I didn’t believe it would be so difficult. There was much opposition and I had many knockbacks, but I believed in the concept. “That wasn’t the only thing I had to deal with. I also had to make sure I had enough stock to put in the shops. Convincing suppliers was difficult. “Eventually I found a shopping centre in Burton upon Trent that w |
In which country did the Granny Smith apple originate | The History of the Granny Smith Apple | Lithgow Mercury The History of the Granny Smith Apple John Collett 2 Jul 2012, 5:38 a.m. The Granny Smith Apple had it’s origin in an orchard, only a few miles from my childhood home in Epping, in North Road, close to it’s intersection with Lovell Road, on the boundaries of Eastwood, Eastwood Heights and East Denistone. The History of the Granny Smith Apple The Granny Smith apple ╳ exit The Granny Smith Apple had it’s origin in an orchard, only a few miles from my childhood home in Epping, in North Road, close to it’s intersection with Lovell Road, on the boundaries of Eastwood, Eastwood Heights and East Denistone. Maria Ann Smith arrived in Australia with her husband Thomas in 1830 aged 30. She had already three children when they established their family home and orchard in North Road. Maria would to on to conceive another 13 children! Maria was the driving wheel of her family and when her fruiting trees were in season and bearing and there were sufficient vegetables and eggs from her fowls she would take a store at the City Markets. There, she would often buy further fruit and take it home for family use. It was on one such occasion that Maria bought a case of French Crab apples from Tasmania. On finding the last of these in the case had gone bad, she tipped them out down by the creek course that ran through the family property. From seed that germinated a new fruit tree grew up along the creek course. Mrs Smith knew that this was not a French Crab apple and distinctively different to any other apple she had seen. Mrs Smith recognised she had something that was very special, but now she required her new apple variety to be recognised and authenticated. In 1868 she called in Mr EH Small a local orchardist and horticulturist to give his opinion of her seeding apple pass his verdict and identify it as a new variety. Apples during this period were either categorised as being good for eating raw or those to be used for cooking. So her new variety was classed as the best cooking apple in Australia. In 1907 HCL Anderson the Under Secretary of Agriculture, planted further Granny Smith apples on his property at Kingswood. Much of this fruit became to be hawked around the Penrith/Nepean Valley District. Local women would always testify to the apple’s quality as a cooking apple. Word of the apple’s quality soon caught the attention of EK Wolstenholme, the Manager of the Bathurst Orchard Experiment Farm. Here Wolstenholme planted two Granny Smith’s along with two other apples of every know apple of the day. His idea was to discover which apples would be suited to growing at altitude in the Central West. He learnt too that the Granny Smith had a wonderful flavour, was an excellent keeping apple and for storage and was also highly suited to growing in mountain climates. So impressed was he with the Granny Smith in 1912 he bought land and planted his own trees. After this period the demand for the apple started to grow. It was believed during this time that the apple was derived form a cross of the French Crap apple and the Cleopatra. Orchardist George Hazelwood of Kelso discovered his best Grannies grew in a granite soil where there was a dry summer. He discovered that trees grown in a richer volcanic soil where there was plenty of rainfall had a different flavour. George also discovered that fruit grown in a pink granite soil were of a superior quality to those grown in white granite. During 1918 Hazelwood sold apples to the American Army. By the 1960s the Granny Smith apple had achieved worldwide acclaim for its beautiful green hue, flavour and keeping quality. In England it had become the second mot popular selling apple. There was a huge export market to the UK and Europe. Maria Ann Smith died in 1870 aged 70 years, her body lies at rest in the St. Anne’s Anglican Churchyard Cemetery Top Ryde. After her death her property was taken over by two of her sons Charles and William. - Acknowledgement to History of Epping by Walter Hazelwood |
Who succeeded Joseph Smith as the leader of the Mormons | Mormon leader killed by mob - Jun 27, 1844 - HISTORY.com Mormon leader killed by mob Share this: Mormon leader killed by mob Author Mormon leader killed by mob URL Publisher A+E Networks Joseph Smith, the founder and leader of the Mormon religion, is murdered along with his brother Hyrum when an anti-Mormon mob breaks into a jail where they are being held in Carthage, Illinois. Born in Vermont in 1805, Smith claimed in 1823 that he had been visited by a Christian angel named Moroni who spoke to him of an ancient Hebrew text that had been lost for 1,500 years. The holy text, supposedly engraved on gold plates by a Native American historian in the fourth century, related the story of Israelite peoples who had lived in America in ancient times. During the next six years, Smith dictated an English translation of this text to his wife and other scribes, and in 1830 The Book of Mormon was published. In the same year, Smith founded the Church of Christ–later known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints–in Fayette Township. The religion rapidly gained converts, and Smith set up Mormon communities in Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois. However, the Christian sect was also heavily criticized for its unorthodox practices, such as polygamy. In 1844, Smith announced his candidacy for the presidency of the United States. Although he did not have great enough appeal to win, the idea of Smith as president increased anti-Mormon sentiment. A group of dissenting Mormons began publishing a newspaper that was highly critical of the practice of polygamy and of Smith’s leadership; Smith had the press destroyed. The ensuing threat of violence prompted Smith to call out a militia in the Mormon town of Nauvoo, Illinois. He was charged with treason and conspiracy by Illinois authorities and imprisoned with his brother Hyrum in the Carthage city jail. On June 27, 1844, an anti-Mormon mob stormed in and murdered the brothers. Two years later, Smith’s successor, Brigham Young, led an exodus of persecuted Mormons from Nauvoo along the western wagon trails in search of religious and political freedom. In July 1847, the 148 initial Mormon pioneers reached Utah’s Valley of the Great Salt Lake. Upon viewing the valley, Young declared, “This is the place,” and the pioneers began preparations for the tens of thousands of Mormon migrants who would follow them to settle there. Related Videos |
"Which actor made his television debut as Fancy Smith in ""Z-Cars""" | Brian Blessed: My heart specialist says I'm Terminator 4 - BBC News BBC News Brian Blessed: My heart specialist says I'm Terminator 4 By Tim Masters Arts and entertainment correspondent 29 June 2016 Close share panel Media captionBrian Blessed is directing his first play with the help of his family. He's attempted Everest three times and is the oldest man to have walked to the magnetic North Pole. Now Brian Blessed is taking on the challenge of directing his first play. What's more, his wife and daughter are in the cast. "It's exciting - a virginal experience!" booms the unmistakable voice of Brian Blessed across the auditorium of the The Mill at Sonning. It is here, in this affluent Thameside village near Reading, that the 79-year-old actor and adventurer is making his directorial debut with Agatha Christie's murder mystery The Hollow. "It's rekindled all my love of the theatre," admits Blessed, reminiscing about his early days going to the theatre with his childhood friend Patrick Stewart. Image copyright Geraint Lewis Image caption A family affair: (from left) Rosalind Blessed, Brian Blessed and Hildegard Neil "He was 11 and I was 14, and we went to the Rep to see Hugh Walpole's The Cathedral. The audience applauded the set. I feel that's the kind of atmosphere I want to rekindle here." Agatha Christie's The Hollow started out as a novel, published in 1946, with Hercule Poirot among the guests at a country estate where philandering physician Dr John Christow has been shot dead. When she adapted it for the stage in 1951, Christie omitted the famous Belgian detective from the cast, believing that his presence had "ruined" the original story. Blessed describes The Hollow as a "tremendous" whodunnit: "It has many subtleties and lovely relationships. It's a quite a classic. I'd put it on the level of some of Chekhov's plays. It's the best thing she ever wrote." Image copyright Geraint Lewis Image caption In rehearsal: (from left) George Telfer, Rosalind Blessed, Brian Blessed, Leanne Rowe and Francesca Regis The cast of 12 includes Blessed's wife Hildegard Neil as the eccentric Lady Angkatell, the host of the ill-fated dinner party, and Rosalind Blessed as sculptress Henrietta Angkatell. "They are both inspirational actresses," Blessed says. "I like to give them an idea and then you can learn from them. I've learned much more from women than from men in my life. "One mustn't be a dictator - that would be a disaster." Last year, Blessed made headlines when he collapsed on stage as King Lear . Rosalind was in the cast as Lear's daughter Goneril. After being assessed by a surgeon, the star returned 20 minutes later to complete the show, telling the shocked audience: "I feel such an idiot and am not in the habit of doing this, but I have a little fibrillation." A week later he had to withdraw from the production on medical advice. "My heart is fine now," Blessed assures me, after a vivid retelling of the event. "I've got the best heart specialist... he said 'now you're Terminator 4' - you can do anything you like'." Image copyright Geraint Lewis Image caption Brian Blessed (director) and Hildegard Neil (Lady Angkatell) So how does he plan to spend his 80th birthday in October? "A bloody good long walk," he says "I might do some of the summits in Wales. I shall never retire. I'm going to return to Everest." While Blessed is famous for his energetic, larger-than-life personality, he says he likes to relax with daily meditation. "It sounds preposterous and pompous. My biggest love in life is silence and peace." A little later, Rosalind Blessed describes rehearsals with her father as "relaxed but inspired". "He's got a lovely balance between giving his own thoughts and giving you the space to work," she says. "And if I may say so, the really nice thing about working with my father - when he is directing and we are acting - is that there is a a portion of the day when we can speak and he is quiet!" Brian Blessed's larger-than-life CV The son of a coalminer, Blessed trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He made his TV bre |
Who was the lead guitarist with The Smiths | Johnny Marr on the Smiths, Morrissey and putting politics back in pop | Music | The Guardian Johnny Marr Johnny Marr on the Smiths, Morrissey and putting politics back in pop With the release of his first solo album The Messenger, the former Smiths guitarist talks about finally embracing his old sound, David Cameron and why he and Morrissey don't talk any more Johnny Marr: 'We invented indie as we still know it.' Photograph: Richard Saker Friday 11 January 2013 02.00 EST First published on Friday 11 January 2013 02.00 EST Share on Messenger Close During the December 2010 debate over the raising of student tuition fees in the House of Commons, Labour MP Kerry McCarthy asked a rather surreal question of prime minister David Cameron , who had just gone public with his rather unlikely fandom of leftwing, anti-Conservative, seminal Manchester indie band the Smiths. "As the Smiths are the archetypal student band, if he wins tomorrow night's vote, what songs does he think students will be listening to?" asked the member for Bristol East, to roars from the opposition benches . "Miserable Lie, I Don't Owe You Anything or Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now ?" Cameron, improbably, responded in kind. "I expect that if I turned up I probably wouldn't get This Charming Man," he quipped, "and if I went with the foreign secretary [William Hague] it would probably be William, It Was Really Nothing ." Reading this on mobile? See the video here "You do wonder," comments Johnny Marr , drily. "What part of the Smiths ethos did he not get?" Few British groups have had the far-reaching impact of the Smiths, and few guitarists are as celebrated as Marr. He was recently named NME's ultimate guitarist (ahead of Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page), and even has a Salford University honorary doctorate for "changing the face of British music". "I get a lot of people being very nice to me, even when I don't want them to be," the former Smith chuckles, pointedly. "With one or two exceptions, the people who like the music are always super nice and don't want to bother you. They just want to tell you how much they love it." He is nothing if not grateful to have been part of a band who "mean so much to so many people", but admits there is a downside: "It can be difficult when it's raining and you're running for the train." His grin widens, but he adds, more seriously. "Or you're trying to move on." Marr has spent 26 years trying to move on from the Smiths, who split in 1987, in which time he's been quite the musical chameleon. What he calls a "searching personality" has taken him from synthesizer pop with Bernard Sumner in Electronic to foreboding rock with Matt Johnson's The The, from folk with Bert Jansch to adult-oriented pop with Crowded House via playing with Bryan Ferry and Chic's Nile Rodgers. He has fronted short-lived Stooges-ish swamp rockers the Healers, enjoyed an unlikely US No 1 album with leftfield indie outfit Modest Mouse and taken his roving guitar gunslinger role to shouty Wakefield indie band the Cribs. It's hard to see how he could have journeyed further from the trademark "chiming man" guitars he played in the Smiths, short of playing a kazoo. Yet here he is, a youthful 49-year-old, talking about his first ever solo album, T he Messenger , which sees him returning to the big tunes and unmistakable, cascading guitar arpeggios that made him the guitarist of his generation. Reading this on mobile? See the video here We meet in a London photographic studio, where, having his picture taken earlier, Marr still looked unmistakably the bouffant-haired tunesmith whose 1983 Top of the Pops appearance alongside a gladioli-hurling Morrissey provided indie rock with its "year zero" moment. His reputation as one of rock's nicest guys is not without merit, yet he is also savvy and single-minded, and when he agrees to the photographer's request for photographs with a guitar it's with a matey but firm: "Just don't tell me how to hold it." In person, the matt black Keith Richards barnet and glittery nail varnish on his plectrum-holding right hand suggest a man |
Louis Smith won an individual silver medal in gymnastics at the 2012 London Olympics. For what discipline | London 2012 Olympics: Gymnast Louis Smith admits concern over judging errors - Telegraph Gymnastics London 2012 Olympics: Gymnast Louis Smith admits concern over judging errors Team GB Gymnastics captain fears judges could make mistakes when adjudicating between "everyone's dreams" after Monday's event, where the Team GB squad won their first team medal in 100 years as Japan nearly lost out on their silver medal due to a judging error. Bronze boys: Louis Smith(second from right), and his team mates were briefly awarded a silver medal in Monday night's final on Japan's expense. Photo: Reuters By Tom Rowley , Olympic Park 3:46PM BST 31 Jul 2012 Follow Louis Smith has admitted his concern at the potential for judging errors at the Olympics after his British gymnastics team was briefly awarded a silver medal in Monday night’s final before being downgraded to bronze. The team captain said the judges played a crucial role in adjudicating between “everyone’s dreams” but that he was confident they would continue to make the right call in the end. Speaking the day after the squad won Team GB’s first team medal in 100 years, he said Japan deserved their eventual medal, even though his favourite moment of the final were the boos the crowd directed at the judges. “The fact they got it right eventually at the Olympic Games is very crucial because you can’t forget it is everyone’s dreams and Japan definitely deserved to get that silver medal,” he said. “It is a little bit worrying but that is the nature of the sport with judging and people’s opinions. But we’ve got video analysis so hopefully things will go smoothly.” Related Articles Great unknowns leap into mainstream 31 Jul 2012 The 23-year-old raised hopes of further success at the North Greenwich Arena, predicting British medals this week, adding: “I have no doubt that the gold will come – I’m not saying when but it’s on it’s way.” He backed Kristian Thomas and Daniel Purvis in today’s [Wednesday] individual all-around final, saying that many of the top gymnasts, especially world all-around champion Kohei Uchmura, “looked shaky” after Monday night’s team event. “I think we’ve got very good opportunities in terms of getting medals in the finals, especially in the all-around event,” he said. “So our boys need to just keep calm, keep cool.” Looking ahead to Sunday, he praised his 19-year-old team-mate in the individual pommel horse competition, Max Whitlock, saying he was a “little whippet”. “When he gets his routine right, he can sneak in there. He is a dark horse, so look out for him. And obviously me on pommel horse. If I can do my job, do my routine, then we should get a good result. “I’m just going to keep doing what I’ve normally been doing, try not to get too hyped about the situation and just focus on training.” He said that claiming bronze on Monday night relieved some of the pressure for the individual events. “If I don’t perform or if something happens in my pommel final, I’m walking away from this home Olympic Games with a medal around my neck,” he said. “Everyone feels a bit more flamboyant, everyone wants to go out there and push it a bit more.” But he admitted that he was irritated by the focus on who will claim Britain’s first gold medal. “People expecting golds creates pressure,” he said. “We’ve just won our first team medal in 100 years and people are asking if we’re going to get a gold medal. We’re making it into the record books, we’re taking it step by step.” He took yesterday [Tues] off and plans to return to training today. |
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