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What was the first English monastery to be sacked by the Norsemen | "The Wrath of the Northmen": The Vikings and their Memory "The Wrath of the Northmen": The Vikings and their Memory by Christina von Nolcken ou won't be surprised that the Vikings were normally viewed by those they came up against in a markedly negative light. Certainly this was true in England, the area most of our early records come from, and the one I am most familiar with. Indeed, the story of the Vikings is usually taken--and not just by English historians--as starting and ending with events in England. The end is often considered to be the 1066 invasion of England by the Normans (originally Vikings themselves who had settled in northern France and adopted the language they found there), though Viking-type raids continued, especially in the Scottish islands, until about the end of the twelfth century. The beginning of the Vikings' recorded story--which coincides with the beginning of recorded history for Norway--is usually marked by a Viking raid on a northern English monastery in 793. But 793 wasn't quite the first time the Vikings had caused trouble in England. Here is the entry for 787 in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a work only compiled some century later, though it does seem to have used earlier written sources. 787 [789]. In this year [ . . .] came first three ships of Norwegians from Hørthaland [around Hardanger Fjord]: and then the reeve rode thither and tried to compel them to go to the royal manor, for he did not know what they were: and then they slew him. These were the first ships of the Danes to come to England. (Garmonsway, 55) What is so striking is the total unexpectedness of this happening. The reeve had expected to find peaceful traders who would take their goods to the royal residence, as was customary. And what he got was people who lived by totally different rules. The event provides a fitting overture for the even more shocking raid in 793. Here is the relevant part of the Chronicle entry for that year: In this year terrible portents appeared over Northumbria, and miserably frightened the inhabitants: these were exceptional flashes of lightning, and fiery dragons were seen flying in the air. A great famine soon followed these signs; and a little after that in the same year on 8 [June] the harrying of the heathen miserably destroyed God's church in Lindisfarne by rapine and slaughter. (Garmonsway, 55, 57) It is an event that terrorized the whole of the Western Christian world. This is what one Englishman (Alcuin of York) had to say about it at the time: Lo, it is nearly 350 years that we and our fathers have inhabited this most lovely land, and never before has such terror appeared in Britain as we have now suffered from a pagan race, nor was it thought that such an inroad from the sea could be made. Behold the church of St. Cuthbert spattered with the blood of the priests of God, despoiled of all its ornaments; a place more venerable than all in Britain is given as a prey to pagan peoples. [. . .] What should be expected for other places, when the divine judgment has not spared this holy place? (Loyn, 55-6) Well, what could they expect apart from a lot of trouble? The reach of the raids These raiding peoples emerge out of all three Scandinavian homelands--Norway, Sweden, and Denmark--sending off their young men all over the known world in search of wealth and prestige. The Norwegians kept pushing west, sometimes merely raiding, sometimes also setting up settlements, to the Scottish islands, to Ireland (Dublin was founded as a base particularly for slave trading in 841), to northern England. They occupied the Faeroe Islands (825), Iceland (ca. 870-930), and parts of Greenland (ca. 985), finally setting up outposts also in America (ca. 1000). They pushed south through England, into France, down to the Mediterranean. The Danes expanded westwards along the North Sea coast toward France. They fanned out within France--Paris was sacked in 845 and again in the 860s--and went south to raid in Spain. Pressing through the straits of Gibraltar and into the Mediterranean, they sacked Luna, a small town in n |
Who was the owner of Bagpuss | Bagpuss and the little girl who owned him meet up for 40th birthday | Daily Mail Online A bit looser at the seams... but Emily STILL loves him: Bagpuss is reunited with the little girl who owned him to celebrate the famous programme's 40th birthday Emily Firmin was 8-years-old when she starred as the owner of Bagpuss Her father Peter Firmin created the TV show which was broadcast in 1974 Now aged 48, she is still instantly recognisable as the same little girl from the hit TV programme To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the show, Ms Firmin has been reunited with the famous cat at Canterbury Heritage Museum |
The United Nations flag shows a map of the world on one side what is shown on the other | UN (United Nations) Flag The background of the flag of United Nation is light blue is color with a white colored map of the world within a wreath of olive leaves on it. This emblem is located right at the heart of the flag . The proportions which are used in the United Nations flag are 2:3 and 3:5. The world map within the olive branches signifies the everlasting peace and security which this organization stands for. The flag code of the United Nations restricts arbitrary usage of this flag. Official Name: United Nations. Location: Its headquarter is in New York City, the UN also has offices in Geneva, Vienna, and other cities. National Flag: The background of the flag of United Nation is light blue is color with a white colored map of the world within a wreath of olive leaves on it placed at the center. Flag Ratio: 2:3 |
Who is Bananaman's best friend | Bananaman (TV Series 1983–1986) - 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 Stupid, but well-meaning and super-strong super-hero, Bananaman gets his strength from eating bananas. Before he eats a banana, Bananaman is a young boy called Eric who is keen to keep his ... See full summary » Creator: 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 46 titles created 09 Nov 2012 a list of 27 titles created 05 Mar 2015 a list of 26 titles created 14 Apr 2015 a list of 39 titles created 27 May 2015 a list of 38 titles created 6 months ago Search for " Bananaman " 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. In a toy factory, after being made, a teddy bear is put in a storeroom after being deposed. The teddy bear is found by a cosmic being from outer space known as Spotty Man, and Spotty Man ... See full summary » Stars: Derek Griffiths, Peter Hawkins, Jon Pertwee The Trap Door (TV Series 1984) Animation | Adventure | Comedy 3D plasticine animation, featuring Berk, a blue creature who lives as servant to the unseen 'Thing Upstairs' in an old dark house. Every time the trap door opens a new adventure begins for ... See full summary » Stars: William Rushton This features toys which have been thrown in a factory reject bin but come to life and have adventures. This time though they are dolls and, rather than becoming superheroes and saving ... See full summary » Stars: Neil Innes The misadventures of a vegetarian vampire duck and his servants. Stars: Jack May, Brian Trueman, Jimmy Hibbert Danger Mouse, the greatest secret agent in the world, must follow Colonel K's orders (and try not to break Professor Squawkencluck's inventions) to foil Baron Greenback's and his henchman Stiletto's plans. Stars: David Jason, Terry Scott, Edward Kelsey In 17th century France, young Dogtanian travels to Paris to fulfill his ambition to become one of the King's Musketeers. He befriends Athos, Porthos and Aramis and falls in love with Juliette. A doggy version of the tale. Stars: Eduardo Jover, Gloria Cámara, Manuel Peiró The true story of Sherwood Forest is finally revealed: Robin was a cowardly tailor from Kensington, and Marian was the brains behind the Merry Men. With her ruthless band of freedom ... See full summary » Stars: Kate Lonergan, Adam Morris, Danny John-Jules The adventures of a family of Raccoons and their friends. Stars: Michael Magee, Len Carlson, Marvin Goldhar Children's puppet programme featuring music and stories. Stars: Geoffrey Hayes, Roy Skelton, Stanley Bates Button Moon (TV Series 1980) Family Mr Spoon and his family live on Junk Planet. He travels in his baked bean tin spaceship across blanket sky to Button Moon. There he meets many strange characters and watches stories unfold on other planets using his telescope. Stars: Robin Parkinson A furry version of Jules Verne's classic adventure story of the challenge to circumnavigate around the globe in 80 days. Stars: Banjô Ginga, Ichirô Nagai, Ken'ichi Ogata Bucky and his crew must fight the evil toads who are bent on taking over the universe. Stars: Long John Baldry, Jay Brazeau, Garry Chalk Edit Storyline Stupid, but well-meaning and super-strong super-hero, Bananaman gets his strength from eating bananas. Before he eats a banana, Bananaman is a young boy called Eric who is keen to keep his alter-ego a secret. His best friend is a crow who brings bananas to Eric (or Bananaman) when they are needed for extra strength. Bananaman is always ready to fight the baddies. Written by David McAnally <D.McAnal |
What is the more popular name of the constellation Crux | The Southern Cross - a star guide - ABC Canberra - Australian Broadcasting Corporation Permalink Share Professor Matthew Colless, the Director of the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the Australian National University, is a big fan of the Southern Cross. "I find it just a lovely constellation," he says, in his office at the Mt Stromlo observatory high above Canberra. "For me, as for many Australians, it's the most famous, the most visible, most memorable and most personally relevant constellation." Crux The Southern Cross is officially an asterism, a collection of stars that belongs to the constellation of Crux. With the two pointers (which belong to the constellation of Centaurus) it can be used as a navigational tool to find the South Pole. The five stars that make up the Southern Cross - Alpha, Beta (also known as Mimosa), Delta, Gamma and Epsilon Crucis - are 10 to 20 million years old. The closest is 88 light-years from Earth, the furthest 364 light-years away. Professor Colless says the stars were known to the Ancient Greeks and Egyptians but by Roman times the Southern Cross had sunk below the horizon, disappearing from sight in the Northern Hemisphere. "It was lost for many years," explains Professor Colless, "until it was rediscovered by the Portuguese when they began to circumnavigate the globe." Fair and Beautiful The Italian explorer Andrea Corsali, who worked for the powerful Giuliano de Medici of Florence, observed the Southern Cross during a Portuguese voyage to India. In a letter to his patron he drew a rough diagram of it and wrote "this cross is so fair and beautiful". The original letter hasn't survived but a 1516 copy inscribed on vellum is held in the collection of the State Library of New South Wales and has been on display in the Mapping our World exhibition at the National Library of Australia. Exhibition co-curator Dr Susannah Helman says there are earlier depictions of the Southern Cross but Corsali was the first to draw and describe it as a separate constellation. "You can sort of see many more stars than we know in the Southern Cross but what you have is some stars that seem to be in a cross like the Southern Cross we know," says Dr Helman. Law and customs Inhabitants of the Southern Hemisphere, including the Incas of South America and indigenous Australians, have always been familiar with the Southern Cross. Dr Duane Hamacher, a research scientist and ethno-astronomer at the University of New South Wales, says that because there are hundreds of different Aboriginal language groups there are many different stories about the Southern Cross. "It tells people about when seasons are changing, when food sources are coming in and also gives them a social aspect," Dr Hamacher says. "A lot of the law and the customs are recorded in the stars and the Southern Cross is very important for that." In areas of South Australia and Queensland the Southern Cross represents a sting ray. "Sometimes the two pointer stars represent fisherman pursuing the sting ray or it might represent two sharks chasing the sting ray." From western Victoria there's a story about a man who was chased up a tree by a large emu and in punishment for his cowardice he was turned into a possum. "So if you look at the Southern Cross it actually represents a possum at the top of a tree," explains Dr Hamacher. "The very top star ... is red. That represents the possum." Symbol of resistance In the mid 19th century the Southern Cross was used by some groups of early white settlers, including the Anti-Transportation League, as a symbol of resistance to imperial powers. In 1854 it was famously flown at the Eureka Stockade. "The Southern Cross became a symbol for the miners on the goldfield of their independence," says Michael Evans, the Manager of Visitor Experience at the Museum of Australian Democracy. "They put the five stars on their flag that symbolised their rebellion and which they swore an oath of allegiance to." Tattoo The Southern Cross has also been used as a sign of resistance in modern protest movements such as the |
Which TV game show was devised by ex Sunday Night at the London Palladium compere Norman Vaughan | Palladium star Norman Vaughan dies | Daily Mail Online Palladium star Norman Vaughan dies Veteren TV star Norman Vaughan has died, four weeks after being knocked over by a car. The former host of the live television programme Sunday Night At The London Palladium was 79. He had been receiving treatment after being injured crossing the road in London on April 17 and died on Friday night at the Royal London Hospital. Norman leapt to stardom in January 1962 when he was given the chance to host the popular variety show, then watched by an estimated 20 million people. He took over from Bruce Forsyth and spent three years at the Palladium, where he became known for his catch phrases 'swinging' and 'dodgy'. It was from the Palladium stage that he helped introduce some of the world's biggest stars, including Judy Garland, Tommy Cooper, Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra and Harry Secombe. In 1965 he handed over the hosting of the show to Jimmy Tarbuck and entered into a long campaign of advertisements for Cadbury's Roses chocolates, which kept him in the public eye. He went on to help devise the game show Bullseye and hosted The Golden Shot and Mr And Mrs. A spokesman for the family said yesterday: 'Following a tragic accident Norman died on Friday evening despite the unremitting efforts of staff at the Royal London Hospital.' He leaves a wife, son and three stepdaughters from his first marriage. |
What is your star sign if you were born on the fourth of July | Cancer - Zodiac Signs | Astrology.com.au Cancer Welcome to Astrology.com.au Astrology.com.au is all about Astrology, Horoscopes, Love, Romance, Compatibility and Live Psychics As one of the world's premiere astrology sites, astrology.com.au provides a variety of astrological, psychic, spiritual and new-age information to an ever-growing global audience. Astrology.com.au specialises in relationships, love, horoscopes, zodiac and astrology compatibility and features a variety of complimentary reports, readings and daily horoscopes for your enjoyment and wisdom. Chinese astrology and zodiac compatibility are also included in our range of offerings. Some of our specialties include a large number of free horoscopes and psychic readings. Our website is deeply committed to the highest quality service we can afford our visitors. We are in fact so committed that if you are not at all satisfied with any of our products or services we are happy to offer a full refund. Our reporting and personal consulting services are also based upon empowering our visitors and helping them understand themselves as well as their relationships. Although we pride ourselves on our astrological expertise and intuitive insights, these things are of no use unless we can help you translate those findings, readings, and intuitions into some form of practical self-empowerment. Our website is dedicated to this single goal. Our daily, monthly and yearly readings are of course general in nature but as a means of introducing our audience to astrology, we believe this initial teaser will stimulate a greater interest to find out more and in-depth information based upon accurately prepared horoscopes which rely on one's time, place and date of birth. If you have any questions at all please feel free to contact us at [email protected] We hope you enjoy your stay here. May the Stars shine down their blessings, good fortune and happiness on you! Regards, The Zodiac Sign Cancer The Astrology of Personality To be born under the sign of Cancer truly is a karmic blessing. As well as relating to your sensitive emotional nature, it represents a development spiritually as the water signs are strongly linked to the higher evolutionary processes within us. Simply put, Cancer, you’re basically a selfless, caring and loving person who likes to demonstrate their love for others. You’re also very intuitive and often exhibit an uncanny ability to go to the heart of things without any intellectual claptrap. Another great quality of yours is adaptability. Like water you can move and change to fit the circumstances and to accommodate the people you deal with. Although you have a very strong mind when it comes to your own desires and needs, you’re still able to compromise when you feel it supports the group as a whole. Being a water sign you have a cooling yet invigorating aspect to your personality. In tough times people have a tendency to be drawn to your selflessness and nurturing traits as they know your open ear and warm heart will help them through their difficult times. The fourth sign of the zodiac, under which you were destined to be born, relates to the domestic sphere of life and therefore you love to be part of a family network. It is here that you really excel and do your best. The Cancer home is very comfortable and even strangers usually feel quite at ease when invited to dinner to spend time in your company. Many Cancers extend this caring, nurturing vibe to their professional activities as well. It comes so easily to you that it’s no wonder you’re able to work in healing and consoling professions. Your key life phrase ‘I nurture’ demonstrates this fact. When you read the segment on the best professions suited to you, you’ll see what I mean. Your star sign is very sensitive and you tune in to other people’s vibrations, moods and thinking processes effortlessly so you are able to understand others instinctively. Your perception about their character is usually spot on. There is a down side to this, however, as you also tend to absorb the negative emotions of oth |
What did the dove bring to Noah | Noah's Ark Noah's Ark Genesis 6-8 The descendants of Adam and Eve had become evil and wicked, and God was sorry He had ever created mankind. He decided the only thing to do was destroy them all and start over! But there was one man, Noah, who was obedient to God and found God's favor. Noah Builds an Ark God told Noah to bring a pair of every living animal into the ark to keep them alive during the flood. God told Noah to build a big boat, called an ark, and He told Noah exactly how to do it. The ark was to be 450 ft. (137 m) long, 75 ft. (23 m) wide and 45 ft. (14 m) high. It was to have three decks, be divided into rooms and have a door in the side. Noah was to find one male and one female of every kind of animal and bird and take them into the ark. He also had to take food for all those animals. It took Noah 120 years to build the ark and find all the animals to put in it, but Noah obeyed God and did just as he was told. The Great Flood Noah was 600 years old by the time everything was ready. God told Noah to go into the ark with his wife, his three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and their wives. Then it started to rain. It rained without stop for forty days and nights! The water got so deep that even the mountains were covered. Every living creature on earth died in the flood. But the ark floated on top of the flood waters and the people and animals in the ark were safe. Noah knew the dove had found dry land when it returned to him carrying an olive branch. Eventually, the water started to go down again, and the ark came to rest in the mountains of Ararat. After being on the ark about 11 months, Noah sent out a dove to see if it would find land, but it found no place to rest and returned to the ark. Seven days later, Noah sent the dove out again. This time it flew back carrying an olive leaf, and Noah knew it had found land. After a full year on the ark, God said to Noah, Come out of the ark, you and your wife and your sons and their wives. Bring out every kind of living creature that is with you – the birds, the animals, and all the creatures that move along the ground – so they can multiply on the earth and be fruitful and increase in number upon it. (NIV, Genesis 8:16-17) God Makes a Promise to Noah After leaving the ark, Noah built an altar and worshipped God. God was pleased with Noah, and He promised never again to destroy the earth with a flood. Then God placed a rainbow in the sky as a sign of that promise. The descendants of Noah and his sons filled the whole earth with people again. Lessons Except for Noah and his family, all the people of the world were going about their evil and wicked ways. The earth was filled with violence. Mankind had lost sight of God and the way He wanted them to live together in harmony. God rewarded Noah for his righteousness, but He decided there was no choice but to destroy the wicked people of the earth. Similarly, those of us who love God and obey His commandments will be rewarded with eternal life, but God will not let that life be corrupted by evil people. Those people who have shown themselves to be evil will be destroyed in hell ( Matthew 5:22 , 5:29-30 ). Jesus said His second coming will be very similar to the Great Flood. Referring to himself as "Son of Man," as he often did, Jesus said, When the Son of Man returns, it will be like it was in Noah's day. In those days before the Flood, the people were enjoying banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat. People didn't realize what was going to happen until the Flood came and swept them all away. That is the way it will be when the Son of Man comes. Two men will be working together in the field; one will be taken, the other left. Two women will be grinding flour at the mill; one will be taken, the other left. So be prepared, because you don't know what day your Lord is coming. (NLT, Matthew 24:37-42) Questions Did the Great Flood Really Happen, or Is it Just a Story with a Lesson? There are many ancient stories of a flood that are rema |
What was the Marcels only number one in the sixties | Blue Moon - The Marcels | Song Info | AllMusic The Marcels google+ Song Review by Bruce Eder Of all the songs written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, "Blue Moon" is the one best known by rock listeners and casual pop fans, making it unique in the career of a songwriting duo who did their work decades before rock & roll was ever even thought of. It is also unique in the team's output as the only one of their hits that wasn't written for a specific stage or film work, and it went through numerous transformations to take on the form in which it is now known. And it was one of the very few lasting products to come out of the songwriting team's unhappy period in Hollywood in the mid-'30s. Rodgers and Hart were signed as songwriters to MGM, in what proved to be a less-than-fruitful relationship for all concerned -- they were very unhappy with the quality and nature of the movies to which they were assigned, and the studio was taken aback by the fact that the songwriters' work didn't seem to help make the films in question significantly more successful. "Blue Moon" was initially spawned, under the working title of "Prayer," written for a film called Hollywood Party, starring Jean Harlow. She was supposed to sing a lyric that began "Oh Lord, if you're not busy up there...." The song was dropped from that film, however, and then Lorenz Hart changed the lyric slightly to read "Oh, Lord! What is the matter with me...." That version, sung by Shirley Ross, ended up in a movie called Manhattan Melodrama, starring Clark Gable, William Powell, and Myrna Loy -- the movie itself was notable for setting up a plot (later reused in Angels With Dirty Faces and a dozen other lesser movies) about two boyhood friends who end up on opposite sides of the law, and for being the film that was playing at the Biograph Theater in Chicago on the night that bank robber John Dillinger was allegedly caught there and shot to death by federal agents. "Oh, Lord! What Is the Matter With Me" was barely present in the movie, Ross' performance of it in the background buried under dialogue between Powell and Loy, and that would have been the end of it, had it not been for publisher Jack Robbins, who liked the melody and saw no reason why something couldn't be salvaged. Hart took a third pass over the song, recasting the lyrics and coming up with "Blue moon, you saw me standing alone." It was published in that version at the end of 1934, and went on to become one of the best-known songs ever written by Rodgers and Hart, recorded by Mel Tormé and dozens of others before rock & roll audiences discovered it -- Elvis Presley gave it an early entre to audiences for the new music, cutting it on August 19, 1954, in Memphis; as the B-side to "Just Because," it was one of many pop standards (including "Harbor Lights") that the young Presley appreciated and recorded. Presley's version of "Blue Moon," sung in a subdued manner with barely any instrumental accompaniment to his reflective, lyrical vocal performance, is today considered a classic recording and a high point of his early career, but in 1954-1955, like all of his Sun releases, it never reached the national pop charts. The song surfaced to a wider audience only later, in various incarnations on RCA-Victor once Presley and his Sun catalog moved to the new label. "Blue Moon's real breakthrough into rock & roll took place in New York during February 1961 when, at the tail-end of their first recording session, the Marcels, a racially mixed vocal group from Philadelphia (consisting of Cornelius Harp, Richard F. Knauss, Fred Johnson, Gene J. Bricker, and Ron Mundy) were asked by their producer, Stu Phillips, to record "Heart and Soul," a pop standard by Hoagy Carmichael and Frank Loesser. The Marcels didn't know that song, and instead cut a version of "Blue Moon" -- which they did know -- with a prominent bass vocal and fine falsetto ornamentation, and a frantic tempo. A tape of that recording, brought to New York DJ Murray "the K" Kaufman on WINS (which was then a music station), was played |
Who is the only cricketer to do the double in his first first class season | What happened to the black cricketer? | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo What happened to the black cricketer? Share on Facebook Share on Twitter In 1989-90 England had five Afro-Caribbean players on a tour of the West Indies In 1989-90 England had five Afro-Caribbean players on a tour of the West Indies. Now there are few in the county game to choose from. Rob Steen investigates The way it was: West Indian fans at Lord's in the 1980s © Getty Images "There is a whole generation of us, and perhaps two generations who have been formed by [cricket] not only in social attitudes but in our most intimate personal lives, in fact more than anywhere else. The social attitudes we could to some degree alter if we wished. For the inner self the die was cast." CLR James Beyond a Boundary, 1963 The Oval - or rather the Brit Oval - Friday afternoon late May. Hip-hopping homies and dreadlocked Rastas wander in and out of the underground station: Nike trainered, baseball-cap-the-right-way-round descendants of the Bajans and Jamaicans who began pouring over to Britain in 1948 aboard The Windrush, lured by the NHS, London Transport and a shared heritage. A nudged single from the Hobbs Gates, clusters of trimly-blazered teenagers, Asians, Africans or, primarily, Anglo-Caribbeans, spill out of Archbishop Tenison's. No school sits closer to a Test venue. Surrey, long the best and most exciting team on the county circuit, are scenting their first Championship victory of the term. Courtesy of West Indies' historic victory here in the Calypso Summer of 1950, and subsequent expressions of trans-generational solidarity and black pride, no British sporting venue is tied so inextricably to Afro-Caribbean identity. To Sobers, Hall and Gibbs, Viv, Curtly and Courtney, it was like playing at home. The silent turnstiles tell their own story: of a culture assimilated and a heritage spurned. Inside the Hobbs Gates another snapshot of 21st-century Britain. Those combatants qualified to play for England include Mark Ramprakash (Indo-Guyanan father), Nadeem Shahid (Karachi-born), Scott Newman (Indian dad) and Amjad Khan (Asian parents). The sole Afro-Caribbean - a fit Alex Tudor would have made it two - is Michael Carberry, ex-Surrey, now playing for the visitors Kent. No news there. Among black Britons only Tudor, Ramprakash, Mark Butcher, Monte Lynch and Lonsdale Skinner have operated at all regularly for Surrey. Across the Thames they are supposed to be more cosmopolitan. In the 1980s Middlesex's domination owed much to Roland Butcher, Norman Cowans, the West Indian Wayne Daniel, Wilf Slack and Neil Williams - "The Jackson Five". Paul Weekes alone of the current squad is of Afro-Caribbean stock and the chairman Phil Edmonds was wary, in relieving Owais Shah of the captaincy in June, that the decision might be viewed as racist. "The preponderance in our Academy are non-white and the vast majority of those are Asian," says the Middlesex secretary Vinny Codrington, "It's disappointing so few play for us. Whether that's because they opt for other careers, discover girls, are on gap years, play in their own leagues - I don't know. We used to have a lot more black people coming to watch. I don't know whether that's changed because it's a generational thing, or Lord's banned musical instruments, or ticket prices or because the West Indies board put a block on their guys playing here [half-a-dozen Busta Cup regulars are on duty this year, down from 19 in 1984]." In the era of two-divisional cricket, he contends, "colour has never mattered less". Matters are not dissimilar in Birmingham. In 1972 Gibbs, Kanhai, Kallicharran and Deryck Murray helped Warwickshire land the pennant. Today a photo hangs in the Edgbaston members' office of the 1993 squad: four Anglo-Caribbeans catch the eye - Michael Bell, Matthew Robinson, Keith Piper and Gladstone Small. He may be the nicest man ever to bowl fast for a living but, when England last won the Ashes, Small was the urn-clincher. Had body been less brittle, bat a tad broader, tongue a touch blunter, Piper would have kept for Englan |
Devils darning needle is sometimes the nickname for which flying insect | dragonfly | insect | Britannica.com Dragonfly Alternative Titles: Anisoptera, darner, darning needle, devil’s arrow, devil’s darning needle Related Topics insect Dragonfly (suborder Anisoptera), also called darner, devil’s arrow, or devil’s darning needle, any of a group of roughly 3,000 species of aerial predatory insects most commonly found near freshwater habitats throughout most of the world. Damselflies (suborder Zygoptera) are sometimes also called dragonflies in that both are odonates (order Odonata ). Dragonfly (Libellula forensis). E.S. Ross Distinguishing characteristics and flight behaviour Dragonfly species (Anisoptera) are characterized by long bodies with two narrow pairs of intricately veined, membranous wings that, while generally transparent, may have coloured markings. Unlike damselflies, the front and rear wing pairs are shaped differently. In addition, dragonflies rest with their wings spread horizontally, rather than held vertically against each other (with the exception of one very small family, Epiophlebiidae). Dragonflies have a more powerful build and are generally much stronger fliers than damselflies. The globe skimmer (or wandering glider, Pantala flavescens), a migratory dragonfly, for example, makes an annual multigenerational journey of some 18,000 km (about 11,200 miles); to complete the migration , individual globe skimmers fly more than 6,000 km (3,730 miles)—one of the farthest known migrations of all insect species. Dragonflies also have huge bulging eyes that occupy most of the head, giving some a field of vision approaching 360 degrees. Swift long-winged skimmer (Pachydiplax longipennis). © Index Open The winged adults are diversely coloured in a variety of shades ranging from metallic to pastel. Compared with other insects, they are large, with some having wingspans of up to 16 cm (about 6 inches). Even the smallest species are about 20 mm (0.8 inch) across. As well as being extremely agile fliers, they are also among the fastest insects. Dragonfly wing muscles must be warm to function optimally, and so, if cool, the insect often engages in wing-whirring and basking in the sun to generate heat before taking flight. The dragonfly’s speed and agility contribute to its being one of the most effective aerial predators. Small flying insects are the usual fare, but some dragonflies regularly consume prey that is 60 percent of their own weight. Life cycle and reproduction damselfly Young dragonflies, called larvae or sometimes nymphs or naiads, are aquatic and are as dedicated predators under water as the adults are in the air. The functionally wingless larvae are usually mottled or dull in colour, matching the sediments or water plants among which they live. They have bulging eyes somewhat similar to the adults, but possess a formidable anatomical structure not present in the adult. Called the “mask,” it is a fusion of the larva’s third pair of mouthparts. Disproportionately large, the mask folds beneath both the head and thorax when it is not in use. At the end of the mask is a set of fanglike pincers used to seize prey such as worms, crustaceans, tadpoles, and small fish . Different species of dragonfly larvae can be described as sprawlers, burrowers, hiders, or claspers. Their shape, metabolism, and respiration differ concordantly with the microhabitat they occupy. A dragonfly larva captures a fish by extending its labial mask. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Slow-motion animation demonstrates how a dragonfly larva extends its labial mask to capture prey. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Larvae crawl from eggs laid in or near water. Some species lay their eggs inside plant tissue, others attach their eggs to substrates at or above the water’s surface, and some may drop or wash their eggs from their abdomen onto water. Larvae absorb oxygen from the water using gills inside the rectum . The abdomen draws water in and pumps it out again through the anus. Water can be forcibly expelled in this way, resulting in jet propulsion as a means of escape. Solid waste is also expelled in this manner. A |
What was Bram short for in the author Bram Stoker's name | Bram Stoker - Biography and Works. Search Texts, Read Online. Discuss. Bram Stoker Biography of Bram Stoker Bram Stoker (1847-1912), Irish theatre critic and author wrote the Gothic horror novel Dracula (1897); "It is the eve of St. George's Day. Do you not know that tonight, when the clock strikes midnight, all the evil things in the world will have full sway?"--Ch. 1 Written in epistolary fashion, Stoker introduces us to the young solicitor Jonathan Harker as he travels to Transylvania to assist Count Dracula in a real estate transaction. While the first chapter starts off pleasantly enough, Harker soon begins to note odd happenings and details of the people and events he experiences while travelling deeper and deeper into the Carpathians. Gloomy castles standing high in the mountains, odd figures half-obscured by the dark, eerie landscapes with flashing lights, and howling wolves trail Harker as he journeys ... unaware of the mystery and horrors he and his love Mina Murray are soon to become entangled with. Only with the help of such noted characters as Professor Van Helsing, John Seward, Arthur Holmwood, and Quincey Morris does good prevail over evil. Dracula is often referred to as the definitive vampire novel, but it is possible that Stoker was influenced by Joseph Sheridan LeFanu's (1814-1873) Gothic vampire novella Carmilla (1872). While Stoker wrote numerous novels and short stories, he is chiefly remembered today as the author of this best-selling novel. It has been translated to dozens of languages, inspired numerous other author's works, been adapted to the stage and film including the first version, Nosferatu (1922), starring Max Schreck. Dracula is still widely read and remains in print today. Abraham "Bram" Stoker was born on 8 November 1847 in Clontarf, a suburb of Dublin, Ireland, the third of seven children--William Thornley, Mathilda, Thomas, Richard, Margaret, and George--born to Charlotte Mathilda Blake Thornely (1818-1901) and Abraham Stoker (1799-1876), Civil Servant. He was a sickly child, spending great amounts of time bed-ridden, barely able to walk. However, having fully recovered, in 1864 he entered Trinity College, Dublin to study mathematics, and, despite his earlier years of illness became involved in athletics, winning many awards. He was also elected President of the Philosophical Society. After graduating with honours in 1870 he followed in his father's footsteps and joined the Civil Service with Dublin Castle, which inspired his The Duties of Clerks of Petty Sessions in Ireland (1879). From his great love of the arts Stoker also started to write theatre reviews for the Dublin Evening Mail. One particular review of a performance of William Shakespeare 's Hamlet with actor [Sir] Henry Irving (1838-1905) in the lead role led to a great friendship between the two men and in 1878 Irving asked Stoker to be the manager of his Lyceum Theatre in London, England, a position he held for almost thirty years. Later Stoker would publish Personal Reminiscences of Henry Irving (2 volumes, 1906) and Snowbound: The Record of a Theatrical Touring Party (1908) which includes such theatre-based stories as "The Slim Syrens", "Mick the Devil", and "A Star Trap". In 1878 Stoker married actress Florence Balcombe (1858-1937) with whom he had a son, Irving Noel Thornley (1879-1961). Stoker left his job in Dublin and the couple settled in London. It was here that Stoker became acquainted with many famous actors and such other notable authors of the time as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle , Oscar Wilde , and William Butler Yeats . While not involved in the theatre, including travelling with them on tours in Europe and North America which inspired A Glimpse of America (1886), Stoker started to write novels including The Primrose Path (1875), The Snake's Pass (1890), The Watter's Mou' (1895), The Shoulder of Shasta (1895), Miss Betty (1898) and short stories collected in Under the Sunset (1881). In 1890 Stoker holidayed in the North-east coast fishing village of Whitby in Yorkshire, where it is said he gleaned much inspirati |
What is the principal rock that the Chiltern Hills are made of | Introduction To The Geology Of Hertfordshire Click here for a bigger version In Hertfordshire the oldest deposits occurring at the land surface are the Gault Clay and Chalk of Upper Cretaceous age (Fig. 1 ), about 100 million years old. The Gault Clay occurs only in two north-western extremities of the county near Tring and Ashwell, but it forms a continuous area of low-lying ground all along the foot of the Chiltern Hills, and has been proved in boreholes to occur at depth beneath southeast Hertfordshire (Fig. 2 ). Fig. 2 WNW - ESE Section Across Hertfordshire Click here for a bigger version Both the Gault Clay and Chalk contain the fossilised shells of sea animals, such as ammonites and sea urchins, and were deposited on the sea floor. The Gault Clay is composed mainly of fine mud brought into the Upper Cretaceous sea from surrounding land areas by rivers. In contrast, the Chalk is composed almost entirely of calcium carbonate accumulated by microscopic marine organisms, especially planktonic algae. The sea in which it accumulated was much deeper and clearer, with almost no mud from the land. In south-eastern Hertfordshire the Chalk is about 680 ft thick. It is divided into Lower, Middle and Upper parts by two layers 5-10 ft thick, which are harder than most of the remainder. The Lower Chalk (180 ft thick) often forms a bench projecting north-westwards from the base of the Chiltern scarp near Whipsnade and Ivinghoe. It contains the Totternhoe Clunch, which has been quarried at the village of Totternhoe since the 13th Century as a building and ornamental stone. Examples of its use can be seen in St. Albans abbey gateway, the font in St. Stephens Church, St. Albans, and many other local churches. The Middle Chalk (220 ft thick) forms the steepest part of the Chiltern scarp, for example at Whipsnade. Its upper layers contain a few layers of flint nodules, which are composed of pure microcrystalline silica, probably derived from sponges and radiolaria living in the Chalk sea. Flint is also common in the Upper Chalk. It is a very hard material, which has has been used as building stone, mainly for facing external walls of churches and houses throughout the county. The Upper Chalk thickens south-eastwards from about 90 ft on the Chiltern crest near Tring to a maximum of 280 ft beneath south-east Hertfordshire (Fig. 2). This is because at the end of the Cretaceous Period the rocks were uplifted and tilted, and then eroded unevenly before the next sediments were laid down on the eroded surface in the Palaeocene Period about 65 million years ago. The main Palaeocene deposit in Hertfordshire is the Reading Beds, which consists of 30-50 ft of multicoloured clays with irregular patches of yellow sand and occasional bands of small (1-5 cm) black pebbles. It is a shallow sea deposit at the base, but upper parts were deposited by rivers flowing eastwards across the area. It occurs mainly in south-eastern parts of the county near Radlett and Essendon, but originally extended over the whole of the Chilterns. Patchy remnants or outliers of this earlier cover were left in north-western areas when most of it was eroded by rivers. Examples of Reading Beds outliers occur in northern parts of St. Albans, and at Ayot Green and Burnham Green. An interesting hard rock material sometimes found in the Reading Beds is Hertfordshire Puddingstone (see examples and posters relating to this on the stall). After deposition of the Reading Beds there was a further cycle of uplift, tilting, erosion and then subsidence of the land beneath the sea. This led to deposition of the London Clay, which overlies the Reading Beds in south-east Hertfordshire and on some of the outliers to the north-west. The London Clay also extends and thickens south-eastwards beneath London. It is a grey or brown clay often containing fossils of marine shells or land plants preserved in iron pyrites (FeS2), a brassy mineral sometimes known as fool�s gold. Click here for a bigger version Compared with the solid formations, the superficial or Quaternary deposits of Hertfordshi |
Which plant is Saint Patrick said to have used to illustrate the Holy Trinity | history - Did Saint Patrick actually explain the Trinity using a shamrock? - Christianity Stack Exchange Did Saint Patrick actually explain the Trinity using a shamrock? St. Patrick's Bad Analogies (YouTube) So, that in itself is good evidence that St. Patrick wouldn't (or shouldn't) have used the shamrock to teach the Trinity. And Wikipedia provides some evidence that he didn't: The first written mention of the link does not appear until 1681, in the account of Thomas Dineley, an English traveller to Ireland. Dineley writes: The 17th day of March yeerly is St Patricks, an immoveable feast, when ye Irish of all stations and condicions were crosses in their hatts, some of pinns, some of green ribbon, and the vulgar superstitiously wear shamroges, 3 leav'd grass, which they likewise eat (they say) to cause a sweet breath. It goes on: There is nothing in Dineley's account of the legend of St. Patrick using the shamrock to teach the mystery of the Holy Trinity, and this story does not appear in writing anywhere until a 1726 work by the botanist Caleb Threlkeld. Threlkeld identifies the shamrock as White Field Clover (Trifolium pratense album ) and comments rather acerbically on the custom of wearing the shamrock on St. Patrick's Day So, what do we have stronger evidence for? Did St. Patrick actually use the shamrock as an analogy to teach the Trinity? If so, do we know what sort of emphasis or seriousness he placed on the analogy? 2 I didn't do it, I promise I wasn't even born then! – Caleb♦ Jul 19 '13 at 15:39 up vote 8 down vote accepted As far as we know, he did not use this analogy. It does not appear in the extant writings attributed to him, nor in early hagiographies. There are several places in these documents where a shamrock metaphor wouldn't go completely amiss, and yet it doesn't seem to appear anywhere. In the Confession attributed to Patrick, he talks a lot about how he is a simple unlearned person, who has nevertheless managed to convert a large number of people. That might suggest use of easily-understandable metaphors rather than very precise theological statements. On the other hand, there are biographies that say he studied under Saints Germanus of Auxerre and Martin of Tours, received large numbers of books from Pope Celestine I, and so forth, suggesting that he might have understated his level of education. His reported speech is generally quite direct and Biblical - more of a "repent, ye sinners" flavour than any kind of gentle analogy. Given the complete lack of reference until the eighteenth century, it seems more likely that the explanation was associated with him long after he actually lived, than that it was somehow preserved in tradition for the whole time, without appearing in any of the many written sources about this popular saint. I'll now give some examples of shamrocks not appearing. There is a fifth-century poem or hymn attributed to him, called the Lorica of St. Patrick (Luireach Phadraig) or Deer's Cry (Faeth Fiada), which invokes the Trinity but does not use an analogy. The ninth century hagiography known as the Tripartite Life (Bethu Phátraic) recounts an episode where Patrick converts the two daughters of Lóegaire mac Néill , saying in response to their question about what kind of God he worships: St. Patrick, full of the Holy Spirit, responded, "Our God is the God of all, the God of heaven and earth, the God of the seas and rivers, the God of the sun and moon, and all the other planets; the God of the high hills and low valleys; God over heaven, in heaven, and under heaven; and He has a mansion, that is, heaven, and the earth, and the sea, and all things that are in them. He inspireth all things. He quickeneth all things. He enkindleth all things. He giveth light to the sun, and to the moon. He created fountains in the dry land, and placed dry islands in the sea, and stars to minister to the greater lights. He hath a Son, coeternal and coequal with Himself; and the Son is not younger than the Father, nor is the Father older than the Son. And the Holy Ghost b |
What was the first record played on Radio One | Flowers In The rain Was NOT The First Record Played On Radio 1 - YouTube Flowers In The rain Was NOT The First Record Played On Radio 1 Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Feb 17, 2013 Having found a recording of the opening of Radio 1 I've found out that Flowers In The rain was not the first record played it was this one. Category |
Which Norwegian leader's name has become a by-word for treachery | The Slaying of a Viking: The Epic of Vidkun Quisling – Daily Stormer Daily Stormer December 7, 2013 [This essay, and many others, can be found in the book Heroes of the Reich by Michael Walsh] “You will be my historical witness. The day will come when I will need it,” said the Norwegian Prime Minister Vidkun Quisling to his secretary, Franklin Knudsen. The national leader’s words were spoken with great solemnity as the two men sat in a room of Oslo’s Grand Hotel on the 18* April 1940. Nine days earlier their country had fallen to the forces of the Third Reich, victims of a conspiracy masterminded by England’s unelected leader Winston Churchill. Churchill’s aim, to cut Germany’s essential ore lifeline, was yet another of his acts of war against a non-belligerent neutral country. The conspiracy was later exposed by his ally. Prime Minister Paul Reynard of France: “Churchill came to Paris on April 5* 1940 and at last the British government resolved that the mine fields in Norwegian territorial waters would after all be laid. The operation was, however postponed until April 7′ so Hitler could learn of it and prepare his counter move. One of the aims of the enterprise was to, entrap the opponent by provoking him into making a landing in Norway. ” (1) Vidkun Quisling continued speaking: “I want a man who observes and reflects. I may tell you that in future you are going to be the man who himself has seen and heard what is happening at this decisive moment in the history of Norway and that of the West. You will be my historical witness.” Franklin Knudsen recalled those prophetic words nearly five years later when on October 24 1945; Vidkun Quisling sleeping fitfully in his sparse cell was aroused at 2.00am and taken into the bitter cold of the prison yard at MoUergaten Gaol in Oslo. FIRING SQUAD DEMOCRACY The cavalcade of limousines had rolled into the old Akerhus fortress forty minutes earlier. A volley of shots reverberated beyond the prison walls and one of Europe’s most enigmatic and bravest leaders crumpled to the hail of bullets. The limousines departed. On the stone floors outside the recently vacated Cell 34B were rose petals, perhaps from one of the many bouquets handed in. On the solitary desk inside the cell with its plank bed and single blanket, the Holy Bible, its pages open, resting on the single desk. Vidkun, the son of a clergyman was the latest in a line of eight ecclesiastical forbears in the district. It was a calling he himself was attracted to. Underlined twice in the Holy Bible were the words: ‘He shall redeem their soul from defeat and violence and precious shall their blood be in His sight.’ – Psalms 72-14. It is ironic that the name of a man who was a patriot and hero without equal has become synonymous with treachery. Such is the awesome power of propaganda wielded by the victor nations. Vidkun Quisling, born July 18* 1887, was a man of his time whose life was orchestrated by events sweeping Europe following the Jewish-Bolshevik seizure of Russia in 1917. THE EPIC POLAR ADVENTURERS In 1908 the young Norwegian had achieved an officer’s position and three years later achieved the best degree ever recorded in the history of Norway’s Military Academy. Such was his standing that a report was forwarded to the King of Norway and the young lieutenant was immediately attached to the General Staff. By 1918 he was the military attached to Petrograd and Helsingfors. Just four years later Vidkun Quisling became closely involved with Fridtjof Nansen in his charitable work under the auspices of the Relief Committee for Russia. Nansen, the internationally renowned Norwegian polar explorer, scientist and humanitarian was the first man, with five companions, to traverse Greenland, the world’s largest island. This epic adventure along with others polar expeditions achieved with his ship Fram (“Forward”) cannot fail to inspire. An obvious choice due to his enormous international reputation as a humanitarian, Nansen agreed to act as the High Commissioner for the League of Nations Commission for Prisoners of War. As a conse |
Which capital city stands on the Potomac river | The Potomac River Flows Through Cities, History The Potomac River Flows Through Cities, History October 21, 2013 The Potomac River is the wildest river in the world to flow through a heavily populated area. Share Copy and paste the embed code below. The code has been copied to your clipboard. From VOA Learning English, welcome to This Is America. I'm Jim Tedder. And I’m Kelly Jean Kelly. Today we tell about the Potomac River. The Potomac is one of America’s most historic waterways. It flows more than 600 kilometers, from the Allegheny Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay and finally into the Atlantic Ocean. Winding Through Cities and States The Potomac River is the wildest river in the world that flows through a heavily populated area. On its way from the mountains to the ocean, it runs through West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia and the United States capital, Washington, DC. The Potomac River supplies water for most of the six million people who live in the DC area. Millions of people use the river and the land nearby for boating, fishing, bird watching and other recreational activities. The area is home to birds such as the great blue heron and the American bald eagle. The Potomac River has played an important part in American history. For example, America's first president, George Washington, lived for many years along the Potomac in Virginia. He urged that the river be developed to link Americans with the West. We Go Where People Lived Thousands of Years Ago... The wind is blowing hard along the Potomac today, making the water dangerous in some places. So we will make our trip along the river virtually, without ever having to leave the room. For our virtual tour, we will take a small boat, a canoe we move through the water by rowing oars or paddles. Our trip will take seven or eight days. The boat has only enough space for two or three people. But there is other traffic on the river. We do not feel alone. We start in the calm waters of Shepherdstown, West Virginia. A travel guide tells us that people lived here 15,000 years ago. The Potomac River was a meeting place for American Indians long before Europeans arrived. The Indians gathered to trade food and furs. Today, people often find objects that the Indians left behind. Harper's Ferry, West Virginia We work hard to power our virtual canoe, and are happy to stop and rest at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. During the 19th century, this village was an important transportation center for the river, a smaller waterway and a railroad. At Harpers Ferry, the Potomac flows through the Blue Ridge Mountains. Here it meets the Shenandoah River. From our boat we can see the water flowing toward huge rocks. Green trees cover the mountains on either side. Round white clouds hang low against a blue sky. It looks very peaceful. A Place of Rebellion But this area is not known for peace. In 1859, the United States was close to civil war between the northern and southern states. The federal government stored weapons at Harpers Ferry. John Brown and 18 of his supporters captured the storage center. However, federal troops recaptured it the next day. Brown was later hanged. But his name was made famous forever by American writer Ralph Waldo Emerson. Emerson wrote that although Brown had died, his spirit would march on. Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803-1882: A Great 19th Century Writer and Philosopher Harpers Ferry became a national historical park in 1944. Today the park welcomes visitors who come to learn about life along the Potomac River. It's a Bird... Bird-watching is a favorite activity in the park, where more than 170 bird species have been identified. Great blue herons populate a part of the historic area, and Canada geese can be seen along the edges of the Shenandoah Canal. The park also has pileated woodpeckers and Baltimore orioles. Most of the time we sail smoothly down the Potomac. But sometimes the river is wild. George Washington understood that the Potomac was difficult to travel on, even for much bigger boats than the canoe. He proposed a waterway to avoid dangerous areas along the Po |
What is a man made lake for storing water called | Man-made lake | Article about Man-made lake by The Free Dictionary Man-made lake | Article about Man-made lake by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Man-made+lake Related to Man-made lake: artificial lake reservoir (rĕz`əvôr, –vwär), storage tank or wholly or partly artificial lake for storing water. Building an embankment or dam dam, barrier, commonly across a watercourse, to hold back water, often forming a reservoir or lake; dams are also sometimes used to control or contain rockslides, mudflows, and the like in regions where these are common. ..... Click the link for more information. to preserve a supply of water for irrigation irrigation, in agriculture, artificial watering of the land. Although used chiefly in regions with annual rainfall of less than 20 in. (51 cm), it is also used in wetter areas to grow certain crops, e.g., rice. ..... Click the link for more information. is an ancient practice; India and Egypt have many old and large reservoirs. In building artificial lakes for a municipal water supply it is necessary to consider all the aspects of a catchment area catchment area or drainage basin, area drained by a stream or other body of water. The limits of a given catchment area are the heights of land—often called drainage divides, or watersheds—separating it from neighboring drainage systems. ..... Click the link for more information. , including the amount and distribution of rainfall, evaporation, runoff, soil or rock conditions, and elevation (for its effect upon precipitation and upon the pressure in the conducting pipes). The ground of the reservoir may be naturally impervious enough to prevent excessive seepage, or a clay or other lining may have to be built. The embankments or retaining walls may be of earth, loose rock, or masonry. Earth forms a good embankment but must be sealed by a core of clay, and the face must be covered with masonry or a similar substance to prevent erosion. Distributing reservoirs in towns are sometimes built of masonry or of reinforced concrete. They serve to cope with fluctuations of demand and with interruptions of supply from the source. Reservoirs are also built on the headstreams of or along the courses of rivers to aid in flood control, on canals to maintain water level for navigation, and to ensure water supply for hydroelectric plants. Some reservoirs are built on the tributaries of large rivers to act as catch basins for silt. In addition to seepage, the major loss of water from a reservoir is by evaporation; chemicals that form a film on a water surface are used to minimize such losses. Covered tanks made of prestressed concrete are used for limited local water supply. Reservoir in hydroelectric power engineering. Pressure reservoir of a hydroelectric power plant. A structure that connects the nonpressured water supply of the power plant with the turbine conduits and serves to eliminate litter, sludge, and ice from the flow and also to discharge excess water in case of sudden cutting off of the hydraulic units from the power system. In terms of construction, a pressure reservoir is a part of the channel that is smoothly increasing in plan and elevation, ending in a retaining structure where intake basins for the turbine water pipelines are located. Daily regulation reservoir. The daily regulation reservoir of a hydroelectric power plant is an artificial reservoir that is built at the plant with nonpressured supply to regulate the diurnal water flow required by the station; it is located in the immediate vicinity of the pressure reservoir and is connected to it by a short canal. Depending on the local conditions, the diurnal regulating reservoir can adjoin the supply or be placed on its route. Reservoirs are built in the form of an excavation in the ground, a partial excavation, or a partial embankment; the perimeter is enclosed by earthen dikes or reinforced-concrete walls. A dip in the local topography is usually utilized in its construction. Equalizing reservoir. The equalizing reservoir of a hydroelectric power plant is an art |
9What do you get if you cross a collie with a greyhound | Lurchers Lurchers Home > Dog Breeds > Lurcher Thanks to "Nessmoon" of morguefile for this lovely photo of a lurcher Lurchers were originally bred for poaching and are generally the result of crossbreeding a sighthound with another breed such as a collie or a terrier. Their size is very variable. They can be quite small like a whippet or as tall as a greyhound, but all of them tend to be slightly built. Some lurchers are bred for agility but you would be well advised to read the comments below if you are considering getting a lurcher specifically for the sport. I have to confess that I love the kind of lurchers in the photos. Jamie was good friends with three of these beautiful dogs and you couldn't wish to meet a kinder or more equable breed. Jamie says hello to Misty, a greyhound deerhound cross. Jamie is 22inches at the shoulder and Misty is 3 or 4 inches taller. Lurchers may have a rough or a smooth coat depending on the cross. They are generally easy to handle and to groom. Their temperaments and exercise needs can be very similar to the greyhound. The dog in the photo on the left is called Misty and we believe she is a greyhound deerhound cross. Her owners said that all three of their lurchers needed a good flat out run every day but tended to settle down quietly at home after that. Usually they are light on the lead and easy to control but as with any breed you'll always get one or two awkward little devils that do just the opposite. One thing you might have to watch is that they do have a strong hunting instinct and may chase small animals. One lurcher we knew used to regularly jump a five barred gate with ease but the others were never quite brave enough to tackle jumps this high. Lurcher fans, there are lots of books written about lurchers and some collectibles too. I've included some here and you can find more dog products in the doggie shop . There are many interesting comments from lurcher people and these are included below. |
Who was Princess Alexandra married to | 1000+ images about Princess Alexandra's Wedding on Pinterest | Princess alexandra, City of london and Wedding day Britain's Princess Alexandra and her husband Hon. Angus Ogilvy pose on the steps of the west door of Westminster Abbey, London, after their wedding, April 24, 1963. (AP Photo/Pool) / BE See More |
In the adverts what was just enough to give your kids a treat | Cadbury Fudge Chocolate Review “A Cadbury’s Fudge is just enough to give your kids a treat. A finger of Fudge is just enough until it’s time to eat. It’s full of Cadbury goodness But there is more I need. A finger of Fudge is just enough to give your kids a treat. It’s full of Cadbury goodness But there is more I need. A finger of Fudge is just enough to give your kids a treat.” I am 32 years old, and I still can’t stop myself humming that little ditty every time I unwrap a Cadbury’s Fudge. That either says something about how effective the advertising campaign was, or something about my childishness, either way I can’t help but feel a small amount of excitement at unwrapping the bar. How best to describe the humble Cadbury’s Fudge – the perennial kid favourite? The fudge bar itself is a D-shaped finger (11cm long and about 1.5cm at its widest point) coated in a thin layer of Cadbury’s chocolate – smooth on the top, and a sort of rough regular texture on the bottom which looks like it sat on mesh while the chocolate set. On biting into the bar, the overwhelming flavour is that of the buttery sweetness of the fudge – not as sophisticated or creamy as true fresh fudge, of course, but still has a satisfying and moreish quality. The chocolate to fudge ratio is a little on the mean side, but enough to complement the fudge nicely. At the end of the finger (which sadly, you reach all too soon) you’re left feeling “mmm, I could eat another one of those”. Maybe a Cadbury’s Fudge is enough of a treat for a child, but for the adult chocaholics among us, I’d thoroughly recommend buying them in a multipack of 6… |
What was the name of the Laker Airways cheap trans Atlantic service started in 1977 | Freddie Laker launches Skytrain | The Economist Freddie Laker launches Skytrain Tweet We have an article in this week's issue that assesses how low-cost, short-haul airlines might compete on longer-haul routes, thanks in part to more fuel-efficient aircraft. Back in the 1970s Freddie Laker was one of the first to offer "no-frills" flights to New York. After years of battling with British regulators and the bigger established airlines, the first "Skytrain" operated by Laker Airways flew from London's Gatwick airport to New York's JFK on September 26th 1977. The company went bust five years later. The piece below looked at the prospects for Laker, and how he had shaken up the industry, one month before the Skytrain took off on its inaugural flight. Skytrain Aerial dog fight Aug 20th 1977 Mr Freddie Laker’s Skytrain is having to face the problems of success before it has even started. Laker Airways’ walk-on daily flight to and from New York at a cheap fare is due to start on September 26th. Mr Laker is already trying to modify the scheme to meet the competition it has provoked from the big airlines. The International Air Transport Association (Iata), the scheduled airlines’ cartel, this week announced new “budget” and “standby” fares for the London-New York route, plus reduced Apex advanced purchase excursions (see table below). The new rates are an attempt to steal Mr Laker’s thunder. Iata prefers to call them “a timely return to order and sanity in the market place”. The scheduled airlines now have deals that cost only £10 more than the Laker Skytrain there and back. They offer guaranteed seats for people who are willing to let the airline choose the day they fly, plus the dubious privilege of flying from Heathrow. Passengers will eat the normal in-flight meals without having to pay extra (Skytrain passengers have to pay), and they can either book through travel agents locally or turn up as “standby” passengers on the day. Mr Laker is fighting back. He is asking Britain’s Civil Aviation Authority to let him fly from Gatwick, not Stansted; to lift the restrictions on the number of flights, at least for the peak months, and to let travel agents participate, with seats allocated from 4am (as on the scheduled “standby” fare). The North Atlantic battle is important for both sides. Many scheduled airlines carry thousands of passengers a week, yet lose large sums on the route. Last year journeys across the North Atlantic exceeded the 1973 figures for the first time since the recession. But chartered passengers went up 30.4%, while scheduled passengers—who make up two thirds of the market—went up only 11.1%. And many of those scheduled passengers got on the aircraft at cut prices. The new fare battle will probably not reduce the number of standard fare payers, but it will induce cut-price passengers to make sure they pick the lowest and least profitable fares. Mr Laker says that the number of seats offered on a standby basis may be limited anyway. Standby and budget seats together can only be a total of 2,900 each way each week—about 10% of the relevant airlines’ flights to America. If many of those are booked on a budget basis, there will be few left for standbys. Airports dislike the thought of having to deal with large numbers of disgruntled would-be standby passengers, so the scheduled airlines may have to answer some difficult questions before they get government authorisation for the fares they have already announced. Mr Laker could still keep one step ahead of the opposition. By forcing a response from his competitors, he has already done all passengers a service. Why did the British government originally and illegally try to block him? Cheap-er-est Transatlantic passengers this autumn will be able to pick from: Budget fares. Have to be booked 21 days before the week in which you want to fly. The day and flight number of the flight is up to the airline, but it will let you know 10 days before you go. Standby fares. Are booked on the day of the flight, after 4am but three hours before take-off (flying from New York) or |
What is added to alcohol and sugar to make a syllabub | Lemon Syllabub Recipe - Allrecipes.com Constance 8/18/2009 This is a lovely dessert! Try substituting Limoncello for the white wine, it lends a more subtle hint of alcohol. I also like using double cream (Devonshire) for its richness and serve with a ... CHAMMI 3/12/2006 While I think it's dubious to warn parents about giving their kiddos the equivalent of a teaspoon or two of wine, I have to give Sarah-neko props for sharing this recipe. It's essentially glor... tanyaw168 8/19/2006 Very delish! I changed the presentation a little bit. I put sponge cake in the bottom of a parfait cup, then a layer of fresh blueberries, and then topped with syllabub and a few more berries. I... Star Dust Mining Company 2/4/2011 I was going to a dinner part hosted by a bunch of foodies who drink expensive wine, eat cheese I have never heard of and use the word "palate" in their sentences. Needless to say I didn't want t... 6/29/2007 Chilled is the way to go. Note: starts to separate after a day but can be re-whipped. CathCooks 2/14/2007 This has been very popular with guests. I love to serve it when I cook seafood. I pair it with lemon curd, either swirled or layred. Very nice. Melonie 7/20/2006 I looked like a star when I brought this for a light unique dessert. Easy & wonderful over berries, decorated with flowers from my garden & lemon peel swirls. EILEEN B. K. 3/24/2003 Easy to make, and is so simple. Wonderful tasting too, one has to enjoy a fattening dessert every so often!! KIRSTIEH 9/15/2003 Light and delicious as well as being quick and easy to prepare. Makes a great alternative to a Sabayon/Zambaglioni for a dinner party, since it is made in advance. |
According to legend who dug the Rio Grande | Free Flashcards about Characters & Trivia In Astrid Lingren's "Pippi Longstalking", whom does Pippi believe has become king of the cannibals? her father In Mark Twain's book about a Yankee in King Arthur's Court... what state was the Yankee from? Connecticut name of the monkey that lives with Pippi Longstalking: Mr. Nillson Creature that chases the schoolmaster out of town in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" The Headless Horseman In Charlotte’s Web, the story tells of a pig named Wilbur who is saved by a spider named Charlotte. What is the first message she writes in her web about Wilbur? "Some Pig" In Charlotte’s Web what was the name of the farmer who lived next door to Mr. and Mrs. Arable? Mr. Zuckerman Identify the rabbit that is a central character in children’s stories by Beatrix Potter? Peter Rabbit In the fairy tale Rumpelstiltskin, what does the maiden spin into gold straw name of the 12 year boy who befriends Onion John in the Joseph Krumgold award winning novel Andy Rusch In Alice and Wonderland, what type of animal is always late? rabbit By what collective name were the comic characters Lucy, Charlie, Linus, and Snoopy known? Peanuts How many years does Rip Van Winkle fall asleep for in the story by Washington Irving 20 years Rip Van Winkle, the lazy farmer, falls asleep in which mountains? Catskill How many dwarves are in the Snow White story? 7 Name the dog belonging to the Grinch in the book and movie "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" Max Washington Irving character who falls asleep for 20 years while hunting in the Catskill Mountains and is not recognized when he returns home Rip Van Winkle charming Southern belle who takes Rhett Butler as her third husband and saves her beloved plantation Tara in Margaret Mitchell’s Gone With the Wind Scarlett O’Hara Hero reared by apes in the jungle and known for his strength and agility in a series of stories by Edgar Rice Burroughs—he is also known as John Clayton, Lord Greystoke tarzan Black slave who tells the tales related by Joel Chandler Harris Uncle Remus Aunt Polly’s nephew who gets into one scrape after another in Mark Twain’s novel about a young boy growing up in St. Petersburg, Missouri Tom Sawyer Seemingly brave, powerful character who says he will give Dorothy and her 3 friends what they are seeking but turns out to be a little old man with a bald head and a wrinkled face in L. Frank Baum’s classic novel Wizard of Oz Paul Bunyan’s giant blue ox Babe Fox created by Joel Chandler Harris in his Uncle Remus stories Brer Fox Rabbit created by Joel Chandler Harris in his Uncle Remus stories Brer Rabbit St. Bernard who lives a miserable existence until he escapes in Jack London’s The Call of the Wild Buck Character who says “Good Grief” and has a dog named Snoopy in Charles Schulz’s comic strip Peanuts Charlie Brown Charming cat who entertains 2 young children with his tricks in a Dr. Seuss tale Cat in the Hat Friendly ghost of comic book and film fame Casper Black-clad villain, the Dark Lord of the Sith and father of Luke Skywalker, in the Star War series—his former identity was Anakin Skywalker Darth Vader Negro laborer who, according to legend, died competing with a sledgehammer against a steam drill John Henry Archaeologist hero of George Lucas’ adventure movie Raiders of the Lost Ark and its sequels Indiana Jones Film character from outside Earth’s limits who is stranded and makes friends with children in a California house in Steven Spielberg’s film The Extra-Terrestrial E.T. Legendary lawman whose horse is named Silver and whose companion is Tonto (The) Lone Ranger Walt Disney’s most famous cartoon character, introduced in 1928 in Plane Crazy—his girlfriend is Minnie and his dog is Pluto Mickey Mouse Giant gorilla who when brought to New York City from Skull Island climbs the Empire State Building and is shot down by airplanes in a 1933 film King Kong Huge white whale that kills those trying to hunt him down and kill him in Herman Melville’s most famous book Moby Dick Young farmboy from the remote desert planet of Tatooine who becomes a Jedi Knight in the Star |
In America it is called an eggplant what is it called in England | Why do the British refer to their eggplant as an ‘aubergine’? | Macmillan Why do the British refer to their eggplant as an ‘aubergine’? Tweet Why do the British refer to their eggplant as an ‘aubergine’? This Canadian wants to know. Upon my arrival in the UK, I was astounded to find that the Brits not only pronounce the names of some vegetables incorrectly (e.g. tomato) but they even use the wrong words for some. Could this be their desire to seem more “continental”? They have chosen a few vegetables at random and decided to refer to them by their French name. Imagine the Cockney market stall proprietor shouting “Zucchini my darlin?” Now replace this with “Courgette m’luv?”. Sounds infinitely more refined, doesn’t it? Oddly, in a quick check with Wikipedia, I’m told that ‘ zucchini ’ was given its name as it is considered to be Italian in origin. The article also mentions its use in France for the dish ratatouille . What, no courgette? A quick confirmation from the Macmillan Dictionary tells me they are indeed the same squash! I fondly remember picking snap peas in my grandma’s garden, not waiting for them to be washed or prepared and eating them fresh from the vine. Who could imagine eating a mange tout that had not been blanched until al dente (another one for the Italians-urrà!)? Legume refinement abounds! Filet Mignon anyone? Here the Brits have been sneakier. Instead of going for the obvious French culinary term, they have anglicised it to ‘fillet steak’. But there seems to be some confusion as to when exactly to tip one’s culinary chapeau to the French. I’ve recently been served a pancake that was clearly a crepe. If I desired one rolled and covered in some sweet citrus-flavoured sauce, I suppose I’d have to order a ‘pancake Suzette’. On the other hand, all of us over in North America refer to that staple of the fast food diet as French fries, whilst our British friends rather unceremoniously call them ‘chips’. One wonders how many food items are referred to in English by the French. At a guess, I’d say few. |
If you only have one match and you want to light a cigarette and the gas fire what do you light first | First Time Smokers - How to Start Smoking Cigarettes "You mean me smoking?" "No. Me smoking." She was right, in a way. I was using the whole thing as a gag, lighting up at forced moments rather than acting like a smoker, a person who puts some thought into the time and place for a smoke. I hugged her and we lit up, standing in the half-haloed lamp of a vacant storefront. Smoker's footholds, these last unclaimed places. I wanted to feel a calm, and the cigarette granted that. I wanted it to overtake us both. Anger at me ran deep among nonsmokers, too. My youngest son, an asthmatic, an athlete, an upstanding guy if there ever was one, pleaded with me. "You cannot do that!" he said when I told him what I was doing. "No way. You'll get addicted." "Nah," I said. We were driving back from a gas station where I'd purchased three different kinds of Pall Malls and an orange lighter. "I'm just going in for a look. I'll be back out before you know it." But it wounded him that I would even consider it. "It's crazy, Dad. There's nothing to try. What do you need to know about smoking? Just read a book. It's stupid." He looked out the car window; gas stations rolled by, each one, I knew, fitted with huge overhead racks of cigarettes, ranked by color, intensity, size of dose. Kingdom. Phylum. Class. Every window blared the ugly and indistinguishable price of a carton or a pack. He sighed. "You just think it looks cool." There, with the world flipped on its head -- the son chiding the father for smoking -- I kept up the lowest frequency of argument. "Cary Grant did look cool," I mumbled. "And Sigourney Weaver, in Alien." "Who?" he said. "Who is that? Honest to God, Dad. That doesn't sound smart." First cigarette in a bar: a Kool, with a guy I was meeting about a job, in a basement joint in Indianapolis. When I bellied up to the bar, there was a pack in the ashtray. It was late afternoon, he was on the tequila, me, bourbon. We were two doors and one staircase from daylight. After twenty minutes, I said I wanted a smoke. "You do?" he said. "I mean, you smoke?" "I just started." "You just started," he said, echoing my nonchalance. He had to repeat the question, for himself: "You smoke?" When I looked for his Kools, they were gone. He had palmed them away when I wasn't looking. "You smoke," I stated, pointing to the ashtray. "I saw your cigarettes." He pulled them from his pocket, tilted the pack back and forth like a bell. "I just picked it back up," he said. He put a cigarette in the corner of his mouth and pinched his eye slightly. "It's always good news to meet a fellow smoker." I struck a match. "I'm beginning to see it's like a club." He shook his head and blew a tunnel of smoke into the dark bar. "Yeah," he said. "Like Rotary." He shrugged and looked at the Kool. "And not without its charms." Advertisement - Continue Reading Below I started a little game. I gave every drag a different name in my head. Every time I took out a cigarette, I tried to inhale it more deeply -- I called that the stovepipe. It tended to kill me, send me into a coughing fit. I haven't thrown up in twenty years, since I can't remember when. After that first week, my throat was a dark, wet chimney; my belly a bag of smoke; hence, stovepipe. After vomiting, I always made myself inhale at least one more time, because it was better then. Later, when I learned to inhale successfully -- in fast and deep, out quick and smooth -- I called it a bench press. Then there was the doorknob inhale, which I did in the presence of real smokers. I'd turn my head (like a doorknob) to exhale in the other direction, because real smokers know inhaled smoke comes out cloudy and with some speed behind it, not in the tendrils of vapor I blew. The doorknob hid the fact that I hadn't hit it right. There was also the blackbird (a hard, squawking cough that came in the fourth week), the extra point (a smooth, hard draw following a meal or an argument), and the dart (a little in-out), which worked well following a workout. Most Popular I named them all. I considered it a new level of awaren |
What is the maximum number of people that Scotty Can beam up at one time in Star Trek | Scotty (Character) - Quotes Scotty (Character) from "Star Trek" (1966) The content of this page was created by users. It has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff. Computer Voice : Please enter program. Scotty : The android at the bar said you could show me my old ship. Let me see it. Computer Voice : Insufficient data. Please specify parameters. Scotty : [frustrated] The Enterprise. Show me the bridge of the Enterprise, you chatterin' piece of... Computer Voice : There have been five Federation ships with that name. Please specify by registry number. Scotty : N-C-C-1-7-0-1. No bloody A - B - C - or D! [the Enterprise crew has freed Captain Scott from a transporter buffer after 75 years] Scotty : The Enterprise? I should have known. I bet Jim Kirk himself hauled the old girl out of mothballs to come looking for me. Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge : Look, Mr. Scott, I'd love to explain everything to you, but the Captain wants this spectrographic analysis done by 1300 hours. [La Forge goes back to work; Scotty follows slowly] Scotty : Do you mind a little advice? Starfleet captains are like children. They want everything right now and they want it their way. But the secret is to give them only what they need, not what they want. Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge : Yeah, well, I told the Captain I'd have this analysis done in an hour. Scotty : How long will it really take? Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge : Well, of course I did. Scotty : Oh, laddie. You've got a lot to learn if you want people to think of you as a miracle worker. Scotty : [referring to Dr. Crusher] Well, I'll say this about your Enterprise: the doctors are a fair sight prettier. Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge : I need to get down to Engineering and begin that analysis. Scotty : Engineering? I thought you'd never ask! Scotty : Call me Scotty! [La Forge and Scotty are trying to get the Jenolan up and running] Scotty : [muttering] Bunch of old, useless garbage! Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge : Huh? Scotty : I say it's old, Mr. La Forge. It can't handle the interface of your power converter. This equipment was designed for a different era. Now it's just a piece of junk. Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge : Well, I don't know, it seems like some of it's held together pretty well. Scotty : Century out of date. It's just... obsolete! Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge : Well, you know, that's interesting, because I was just thinking that a lot of these systems haven't changed much in the last 75 years. This transporter is basically the same system we use on the Enterprise. Subspace radio and sensors still operate under the same basic principle; impulse engine design hasn't changed much in the last 200 years. If it wasn't for all the structural damage, this ship still might be in service today. Scotty : Maybe so. But when they can build ships like your Enterprise, who'd want to pilot an old bucket like this? Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge : I don't know. If this ship were operational, I bet she'd run circles around the Enterprise at impulse speeds. Just because something's old doesn't mean you throw it away. [Scotty and Geordi are working to restore the Jenolan's systems] Scotty : Shunt the deuterium from the main cryo-pump to the auxiliary tank. Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge : Er, the tank can't withstand that kind of pressure. Scotty : [laughs] Where'd you... where'd you get that idea? Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge : What do you mean, where did I get that idea? It's in the impulse engine specifications. Scotty : Regulation 42/15 - Pressure Variances on the IRC Tank Storage? Scotty : Forget it. I wrote it. A good engineer is always a wee bit conservative, at least on paper. Just bypass the secondary cut-off valve and boost the flow. It'll work. [Scotty has been served a glass of "Scotch" in Ten Forward] Scotty : [to the waiter] Laddie, I was drinking Scotch a hundred years before you were born. And I can tell you that whatever this is, it is definitely not Scotch. Scotty : Never get drunk unless you're willing to pay |
What Canadian province was named after one of Queen Victoria's children | Rachel Notley, Premier of Alberta, Biography Updated: 05/30/2015 About Rachel Notley A labour lawyer by profession, Rachel Notley was first elected to the Alberta legislative assembly in 2008 as an NDP MLA for the riding of Edmonton-Strathcona. She was re-elected in 2012. In May 2015, Rachel Notley led the Alberta New Democratic Party (NDP) to a resounding majority government in the 2015 Alberta provincial election . It was an historic victory, given the incumbent Progressive Conservatives had been in power in Alberta since 1971, and the NDP had never been in government in Alberta. Not only was it a huge change for the province of Alberta , it was a massive leap for Rachel Notley herself. She went from leading a caucus of just four NDP MLAs to leading 54 MLAs, most of them young and brand new to the legislature. Notley has pointed out that the youth and diversity of the new NDP caucus is far more representative of Alberta than before. The median age of the NDP caucus is under 40. The median age of all Albertans in 2012 was 36, according to Statistics Canada . The NDP caucus is also split fairly evenly between 28 men and 24 women. Rachel Notley is calm, positive, energetic and persuasive, and naturally likeable. She is already changing the tone of government in Alberta. The swearing-in ceremony for the new Premier and her small cabinet of 11 ministers was held outside on the steps of the legislature in Edmonton , rather than in a formal, somber room with a select few guests. Everyone was invited and thousands showed up. A live folk-band played, kids splashed in the pool in front of the legislature. There were food trucks and free popsicles too. It was a tangible demonstration of a more open and inclusive government Premier of Alberta Leader of the Alberta New Democratic Party (NDP) 2014 to present April 17, 1964 in Edmonton, Alberta Education BA in Political Science - University of Alberta LL.B. - Osgoode Hall Law School, Toronto, Ontario Professions Assistant to B.C. Attorney-General Ujjal Dosanjh (then NDP) in 1994. Political Affiliation New Democratic Party (NDP) of Alberta Riding Edmonton-Strathcona Early Years of Rachel Notley Rachel Notley grew up in a political family in Fairview in northern Alberta. Her father Grant Notley was a popular Alberta political figure who helped found the Alberta NDP. It took years before he won the NDP's first seat in the Alberta legislative assembly in 1971, and for many years he was the only NDP MLA, eventually becoming leader of the Official Opposition in 1982. Grant Notley's life was cut short in 1984 when he was killed in a small plane crash on his way home from Edmonton on a snowy night. It wasn't until two years later that the NDP won 16 seats in the 1986 Alberta provincial election. In addition to her father's influence, Rachel Notley also gives her mother Sandy a lot of credit for getting her involved in activism. Professional Background of Rachel Notley After completing law school, Rachel Notley worked as a legal advocate for Alberta and British Columbia workers, focusing on workers' compensation, on workplace health and safety standards and on human rights issues. While she was in B.C. she was a Ministerial Assistant to Ujjal Dosanjh, the B.C. Attorney-General. In that capacity she was part of a team that worked on expanding the application of B.C.'s family relations laws to include same-sex couples. After Rachel went back to Alberta, she served as a Labour Relations Officer for the United Nurses of Alberta. Rachel Notley's Political Career Rachel Notley was first elected to the Alberta legislative assembly in 2008. She was re-elected in the 2012 Alberta provincial election with the highest share of the vote of any MLA in the province. In April 2014, Brian Mason announced that he was resigning as leader of the Alberta NDP after a decade in the job. Rachel Notley ran and won the leadership with 70% support on the first ballot at the leadership convention in October 2014. By May 2015 she was Premier of Alberta. |
What number on the Beaufort Scale describes the wind as light breeze | Beaufort Wind Scale Beaufort Wind Scale Developed in 1805 by Sir Francis Beaufort, U.K. Royal Navy Force Sea surface smooth and mirror-like Calm, smoke rises vertically Scaly ripples, no foam crests Smoke drift indicates wind direction, still wind vanes 2 Small wavelets, crests glassy, no breaking Wind felt on face, leaves rustle, vanes begin to move 3 Large wavelets, crests begin to break, scattered whitecaps Leaves and small twigs constantly moving, light flags extended 4 Small waves 1-4 ft. becoming longer, numerous whitecaps Dust, leaves, and loose paper lifted, small tree branches move 5 Moderate waves 4-8 ft taking longer form, many whitecaps, some spray Small trees in leaf begin to sway 6 Larger waves 8-13 ft, whitecaps common, more spray Larger tree branches moving, whistling in wires 7 Sea heaps up, waves 13-19 ft, white foam streaks off breakers Whole trees moving, resistance felt walking against wind 8 34-40 Gale Moderately high (18-25 ft) waves of greater length, edges of crests begin to break into spindrift, foam blown in streaks Twigs breaking off trees, generally impedes progress 9 41-47 Strong Gale High waves (23-32 ft), sea begins to roll, dense streaks of foam, spray may reduce visibility Slight structural damage occurs, slate blows off roofs 10 48-55 Storm Very high waves (29-41 ft) with overhanging crests, sea white with densely blown foam, heavy rolling, lowered visibility Seldom experienced on land, trees broken or uprooted, "considerable structural damage" 11 |
Which car manufacturer made the Jetta | Which Cars Are Made In Mexico? » AutoGuide.com News Which Cars Are Made In Mexico? Get AutoGuide.com in your Inbox Like AutoGuide.com on Facebook Cadillac SRX: Cadillac’s popular SRX crossover is made in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, the same plant that used to make El Caminos. With its 3.6-liter V6 engine and a starting price of $38,600, the SRX competes against cars like the Lexus RX and Audi Q5. Dodge Journey: Made in the Tolouca Car Assembly Plant alongside the Fiat 500, the Dodge Journey is available with either a four, or six cylinder engine that can be mated to a front- or all-wheel drive setup. Buyers also have the choice of two or three rows of seating depending on the trim level. Mazda3: The Mazda3 is made in the Mazda de Mexico Vehicle Operation plant, is located in Salamanca, in the state of Guanajuato. The first model produced ever made at the plant was a a U.S. market Mazda3 sedan that emerged on January 7 2014. VW Golf: Like the Jetta, the Golf is made in the Puebla plant in Mexico, however, unlike the Jetta, the hatchback uses the new MQB modular platform that is shared with the Audi A3. Rumor has it that the Audi will eventually be made in Mexico too, like its corporate cousin. Get AutoGuide.com in your Inbox Like AutoGuide.com on Facebook Isn’t the Fusion also made in Flat Rock Michigan Plant? craigcole That’s correct. The Lincoln MKZ is also assembled there. Jonny_Vancouver So how much does it affect the overall quality of the vehicle being made in Mexico vs the U.S., Canada, Japan etc? guest The new Camaro along with the ATS and CTS Cadillacs are being built at the old Oldsmobile plant in Lansing Michigan can’t wait to trade my Camaro in on a new one :o) Kaahk There should be no difference as to where they are made, Mazda as an example would use the same measures of quality and machinery regardless of the country. Alex All of the Fords being recalled for doors “flying open” were made in Mexico. I’ll stick to cars being made in countries with higher manufacturing standards. Kaahk Oh and have you looked up all the other recalls for cars and where those cars were made ? Im sure you would find over the years they were from the U.S. Manufacturing standards have to be the same in order to be coming into the country. Its not like in Mexico they say “hey lets just make them how we want to and then oh ya lets go have some tequila also for break”. Think about it, it’s the companies reputation on the line. luke7478 Anybody stupid enough to buy a car made in Mexico deserves what they get (regardless of Manufacturer). vehicles made in Japan have the absolute highest build quality. Then comes Canada and USA, with SLIGHTLY lower build quality (Toyota is especially good at maintaining the quality level of vehicles built outside of Japan). And don’t even get me started on vehicles built in a 3rd world country like Mexico. Absolutely garbage (go to the Honda FIT forums and see how many problems they are having. Compare that to previous FITs that were built in Japan with a near-ZERO problem level) Ellaine Spivak really?? live here, have bought and never had a problem. As a matter of fact? Much BETTER results. stop bashing if you don’t have the facts. truly. Krampus I check everything I buy and refuse to buy anything from mexico PERIOD. Don’t like it? Who gives a rat’s ass what you do or don’t like. Because I sure as hell dont StoptheIgnorance I cannot believe the ignorant statements made below. 11% of all vehicles sold in the U.S. are made in Mexico. Nissan is more of a Mexican Company now, than a Japanese company and they’re treating their employees well. Assistance with mortgages, scholarships, management training, health insurance. Audi recently chose Mexico over Chattanooga TN for two reasons: they have a trade agreement with Europe and many Asian countries AND the government doesn’t interfere with the workers ability to unionize. TN blocked it at the VW plant. Ever dollar spent on a Mexican product, .60 cents come back because they purchase so many U.S. products/parts. Our economies are intertwined and I suspe |
Who is the host of the Radio 4 programme Just a Minute | Radio 4's Just A Minute to be screened on BBC TWO - Telegraph Radio 4's Just A Minute to be screened on BBC TWO Just A Minute, the BBC Radio 4 comedy panel game, is to transformed into a television show. Nicholas Parsons, the host of Just a Minute Photo: Rex Features 8:05AM BST 20 Oct 2011 The long-running programme will be adapted for a screen audience and aired on BBC TWO next year. Nicholas Parsons – the original host who has been on the show since its launch – will remain at the helm as chairman for the ten episodes marking the programme’s 45th anniversary. However, if the experiment proves successful with the string of daytime broadcasts, it could fill a regular slot on the BBC’s schedule. The television version will operate under the same format as its popular radio counterpart, in which celebrity guests are challenged to speak for one minute on a given subject, without ‘hesitation, deviation or repetition’. The series will be recorded at BBC Television Centre in November and run over two weeks early in 2012. Related Articles Gervais Twitter jibes condemned 20 Oct 2011 The show has been a bastion of Radio 4’s schedule since it launched in 1967 and has enjoyed regular guests including Kenneth Williams, Derek Nimmo, Clement Freud and Peter Jones. A new generation of performers such as Paul Merton, Graham Norton and Stephen Fry have complemented the veteran members to keep the show sharp in recent years. Merton will be among the guests appearing on the new television episodes. Parsons told the Daily Mail : “After 45 years of chairing Just A Minute on the radio, I am excited to be hosting these special celebratory episodes for BBC TWO. “I’m sure they will be popular with the show’s many fans and hopefully with a few new ones as well.” The decision to commission the show for BBC TWO comes after it was revealed last month that the channel is to host more repeats, to help the corporation meet spending cuts. Just A Minute was born when BBC producer Ian Messiter recalled how, as a schoolboy in the 1930s, his Latin teacher punished pupils by making them talk on a given subject for 60 seconds. The anniversary television episodes are not the first time the producers have attempted to adapt Just A Minute to the screen, however, trials in the 1990s by ITV and the BBC were short-lived. |
In which city was Martin Luther King assassinated | Dr. King is assassinated - Apr 04, 1968 - HISTORY.com Dr. King is assassinated Publisher A+E Networks Just after 6 p.m. on April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. is fatally shot while standing on the balcony outside his second-story room at theLorraine Motelin Memphis, Tennessee. The civil rights leader was in Memphis to support a sanitation workers’ strike and was on his way to dinner when a bullet struck him in the jaw and severed his spinal cord. King was pronounced dead after his arrival at a Memphis hospital. He was 39 years old. In the months before his assassination, Martin Luther King became increasingly concerned with the problem of economic inequality in America. He organized a Poor People’s Campaign to focus on the issue, including an interracialpoor people’s marchon Washington, and in March 1968 traveled to Memphis in support of poorly treated African-American sanitation workers. On March 28, a workers’ protest march led by King ended in violence and the death of an African-American teenager. King left the city but vowed to return in early April to lead another demonstration. On April 3, back in Memphis, King gave his last sermon, saying, “We’ve got some difficult days ahead. But it really doesn’t matter with me now, because I’ve been to the mountaintop…And He’s allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I’ve looked over, and I’ve seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight that we, as a people, will get to the promised land.” One day after speaking those words, Dr. King was shot and killed by a sniper. As word of the assassination spread, riots broke out in cities all across the United States and National Guard troops were deployed in Memphis and Washington, D.C. On April 9, King was laid to rest in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. Tens of thousands of people lined the streets to pay tribute to King’s casket as it passed by in a wooden farm cart drawn by two mules. The evening of King’s murder, a Remington .30-06 hunting rifle was found on the sidewalk beside a rooming house one block from the Lorraine Motel. During the next several weeks, the rifle, eyewitness reports, and fingerprints on the weapon all implicated a single suspect: escaped convict James Earl Ray. A two-bit criminal, Ray escaped a Missouri prison in April 1967 while serving a sentence for a holdup. In May 1968, a massive manhunt for Ray began. The FBI eventually determined that he had obtained a Canadian passport under a false identity, which at the time was relatively easy. On June 8, Scotland Yard investigators arrested Ray at a London airport. He was trying to fly to Belgium, with the eventual goal, he later admitted, of reaching Rhodesia. Rhodesia, now called Zimbabwe, was at the time ruled by an oppressive and internationally condemned white minority government. Extradited to the United States, Ray stood before a Memphis judge in March 1969 and pleaded guilty to King’s murder in order to avoid the electric chair. He was sentenced to 99 years in prison. Three days later, he attempted to withdraw his guilty plea, claiming he was innocent of King’s assassination and had been set up as a patsy in a larger conspiracy. He claimed that in 1967, a mysterious man named “Raoul” had approached him and recruited him into a gunrunning enterprise. On April 4, 1968, he said, he realized that he was to be the fall guy for the King assassination and fled to Canada. Ray’s motion was denied, as were his dozens of other requests for a trial during the next 29 years. During the 1990s, the widow and children of Martin Luther King Jr. spoke publicly in support of Ray and his claims, calling him innocent and speculating about an assassination conspiracy involving the U.S. government and military. U.S. authorities were, in conspiracists’ minds, implicated circumstantially. FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover obsessed over King, who he thought was under communist influence. For the last six years of his life, King underwent constant wiretapping and harassment by the FBI. Before his death, Dr. King was also monitored by U.S. milita |
Avianca is the national airline of which country | Avianca Flight Information 38 Travelers Photos Airline Overview Colombia's national airline and flag carrier, Avianca (AV) was founded in 1919 as SCADTA. It is the country's largest airline and the second largest in North and South America. The carrier operates a primary hub at El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and secondary hubs at El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM). It flies to about 90 destinations in 22 countries in South America, North America and Europe. The airline has a number of subsidiaries, including Avianca Brazil, Avianca Costa Rica, Avianca Ecuador, Avianca El Salvador, Avianca Guatemala, Avianca Honduras, Avianca Peru and Sansa. Aircraft Summary Cheap Flights to Los Angeles $87 Cheap Flights to Las Vegas $98 Cheap Flights to New York City $227 Cheap Flights to Dominican Republic $653 Cheap Flights to St. Maarten/St. Martin $769 Cheap Flights to Cabo San Lucas $376 Cheap Flights to Costa Rica $478 |
In the film Hook who played Hook | See the Kids From 'Hook' Then and Now REDDIT TriStar It’s been a little over 20 years since ‘Hook’ hit theaters. The film, which acted as a sequel to ‘Peter Pan,’ was directed by Steven Spielberg, and had a terrific cast of adult actors, including Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams and Julia Roberts. Not to mention a memorable gang of child actors who played The Lost Boys. In ‘Hook,’ Peter Pan has grown up to be a corporate lawyer, played by Williams. The now Peter Banning has to embrace his roots as Pan when Captain Hook (Hoffman) kidnaps his two young children. In addition to Charlie Korsmo and Amber Scott, who played Peter’s kids Jack and Maggie Banning, ‘Hook’ was full of child actors who were nowhere near as famous as the adult thespians Spielberg had put together. So what has happened to all the little Bannings and Lost Boys since 1991? Some have continued acting, others have started interesting new careers, and one is among the biggest stars in the world. Catch up with the whereabouts of your favorite ‘Hook’ kids below. Gwyneth Paltrow, Young Wendy TriStar/Christian Augustin, Getty Images Then: Gwyneth Paltrow played a young Wendy Darling in ‘Hook’s’ flashback scenes. It was her second movie role, following her appearance in the John Travolta film ‘Shout.’ ‘Hook’ director Steven Spielberg is Paltrow’s godfather, which explains why he gave the then-18-year-old a leg up on on the other young actresses auditioning for the role. Now: Paltrow doesn’t really need much of a reintroduction. She’s an Academy and Emmy award winner, she’s been in high profile relationships with Brad Pitt and Ben Affleck and is now married to Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. When she’s not doing the acting thing in films like ‘Iron Man’ and ‘Contagion,’ Paltrow dispenses pricey and controversial lifestyle advice on her website goop . |
Who plays Rachel in Friends | Rachel Green | Friends Central | Fandom powered by Wikia Rachel Karen Green-Geller is a fictional character on the popular U.S. television sitcom Friends (1994–2004). She is played by Jennifer Aniston , who received Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe for her performance. Contents [ show ] Early Life Rachel Karen Green was born to Leonard and Sandra Green , who gave her and her two sisters Jill and Amy , a rather spoiled upbringing. She met Monica Geller for the first time when they were both six years old and they quickly became best friends, remaining exactly that from then until attending the same high school. Rachel also soon met Monica's older brother, Ross , who developed a crush on her which he ultimately decided to keep to himself. She was also involved with an unpleasant-natured fellow high school student named Chip, who arrived late to take her out to the high school prom. When it appeared that Chip was never going to arrive, Ross, after being encouraged by his parents Jack and Judy , decided to ask her out himself, but missed his chance when Chip arrived before he could ask her. She soon learned how unpleasant, careless and unfaithful at his core Chip was when he ditched her at the prom to have sex with another girl named Amy Welsh . Rachel herself, however, was a bully to an overweight student named Will Colbert , spurring him and his friend, Ross, who dealt with the fact that she never seemed to notice his feelings for her in a very immature way, to form an "I Hate Rachel Green" Club and spread a rumour about her, saying that she, as Ross put it, "had both male and female reproductive parts" and that, as Will put it, "her parents flipped a coin and decided to raise her as a girl" which everyone in the entire high school (apart from Rachel herself) heard (which may or may not have influenced Chip's unfaithfulness towards her). Rachel also met Chandler Bing for the first time at Thanksgiving at Ross and Monica's house. Eventually drifting apart from Monica and Ross, Rachel met and got engaged to an orthodontist named Barry Farber, another careless and unpleasant-natured individual who was unfaithful toward her, cheating on her with both her best friend, Mindy and her selfish, shallow, unpleasant, self-absorbed sister Amy (although she didn't learn of this until after she eventually broke it off with him). Later, though, Rachel sleeps with him while he's engaged to Mindy, her former best friend. Rachel's first appearance in The Pilot . In 1994, Rachel jilts Barry at the altar and climbs out of the restroom window before running into Central Perk in a rain-soaked wedding dress, having just discovered she is more turned on by a gravy boat than by Barry. Her search for Monica , who she hasn't spoken to in several years, ends as she sees her and tells her what happened. Monica introduces Rachel to the rest of the group: Chandler, Joey, Phoebe and also reunites her with Ross, who eventually decides to suggest that he may someday ask her out on a date, a proposition she does not object to. Rachel confronts her father over the phone about her fleeing from the wedding and announces that she's moving in with Monica. She is excited about this new phase in life, until she is forced to get a job because her father has cut her off financially. She becomes a waitress at Central Perk. (" The Pilot ") Rachel is worried about returning her engagement ring back to Barry. When she visits him at his orthodontist office, she learns that he was cheating on her with her best friend Mindy Hunter . He also reveals that he went on their honeymoon with Mindy, which makes Rachel even more upset. She returns the ring and later takes comfort with Ross. (" The One With George Stephanopoulos ") Ross falsely claims that his laundromat has suffered a rat infestation so he can spend time with Rachel at her laundromat. Rachel gets into an argument with a bully at the laundry mat who attempts to steal her machine, even though the former had already placed her basket on top of the aforementioned machine. Ross stands up for Rachel and the bully leaves, b |
Who had a No 1 in the 80's with China in Your Hand | A Childhood in the 70s and 80s A Childhood in the 70s and 80s Updated on November 21, 2014 I was born at the beginning of the New Year in 1973. Suddenly, it seems like a very, very long time ago. Age does have a certain habit of creeping up on you in a way you thought it never would, teasing you with long days of eternal youth before one day smacking you mockingly in the face when you dared to believe it would last forever. The truth is, nothing lasts forever - not the 1970s, not childhood, not even mortal life. As a thirty-something (just) parent to two children, I consider myself to have first-hand experience of childhood both during the 70s and 80s and today's modern alternative. Some things are the same, but much has changed. Nostaliga often causes us to look behind with rose tinted glasses, but which was really better? Here is a recollection of childhood memories spent during the late seventies and early eighties: Memories As might be expected, my memories of the 1970s are rather sketchy. After all, I was only seven at the turn of the next decade, so I look back with the eyes of a young child. My very earliest memory is the day my sister came into this world near the end of the long, hot summer of '76 (my mother has since told me that being pregnant during the prologned heat was not much fun). My memory of my sister's birth is a mere snippet of gazing at her through the transparent sides of the hospital crib on my first visit after her birth . At just over three and a half years old, I don't remember what I thought of her, but I do remember my mother staying in hospital for several days (as was the norm then) and not liking the unfamiliar experience of sleeping in an alien double bed above my grandparents pub. I did love spending time with my grandparents - grandparents didn't come better than mine. I just didn't like sleeping in a bed that wasn't mine. I have another memory (plus a photo) of stroking our family cat outside the front of our small bungalow in the sunshine and a mental picture of the tiny rust-orange flares and waistcoat that hung in my wardrobe. (My mother had a lot of authentic 70s flares, waistcoats and shirts that she never got rid of - when I was in my mid-twenties my partner and I borrowed them for a 'bad taste' party, although we actually told her it was a '70s' party so as not to cause offence.) My grandparents ran a pub, my mother had grown up there. They retired in 1977, when I was only four, before moving into a spacious council flat with a swirly orange and white blind in the kitchen. They never did purchase their own property. Even though I was so young when they gave up the pub, I do have several vivid memories of being inside it. It was quite small and full of locals in the afternoons (mostly men in those days). The bar was very smoky - both cigarette smoking and pipe smoking was rife in the 70s. People didn't consider the effects of secondhand smoke back then. (I can also recall bus trips on which the constant wafts of trapped smoke used to make me feel really nauseous). Back in the pub, I used to like sitting on a bar stool and making patterns with the beer bottle tops. I suppose my grandparents were working whilst I did this. I think they worked hard - my grandfather was 74 when he retired from the pub. I know that, before I was born and when my mother was young, he had worked two jobs - as a ship's engineer at the docks during the day and in the bar at night. His responsibilities as a ship's engineer saved him from being called to fight in the Second World War, as it was an important occupation then. The daytime shift belonged to my grandmother. The pub, named the Fox and Hounds, was situated in the High Street. Every August came the summer carnival, with its floats, costumes and buckets collecting for charity. The procession meandered down the High Street, right by the pub. We had a prime viewing spot - leaning out of the upstairs sash windows, throwing money down for the buckets. Nowadays, throwing money during carnival processions is prohibited, but this was before excessive he |
What is the main street in Dublin | Dublin's main street - Review of O'Connell Street, Dublin, Ireland - TripAdvisor Review of O'Connell Street Dublin, Ireland (North City Centre) 3537057000 Dublin Luxury Small-Group Tour including St Patrick's Cathedral See more tours on Viator More attraction details Attraction details Owner description: A bustling city street lined with monuments dedicated to some of the leaders in the fight for Irish independence. There are newer reviews for this attraction “Dublin's main street” Reviewed December 9, 2011 Not much of interest here apart from the GPO (General Post Office) or the Gresham hotel. Otherwise mostly fast food outlets and not very safe at night unfortunately. Helpful? Ask Ritabix about O'Connell Street This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. 1,185 reviews from our community Visitor rating Fantastic very central. In the heart of Dublin access to all amenities. Visited October 2011 Ask amtmcdaid about O'Connell Street This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Karen S “not enough time” Reviewed November 24, 2011 Cant wait to go back so I can see all of this area because Im sure I missed loads. Visited November 2011 Ask Karen S about O'Connell Street This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. JoaoVarandas “What the hell?” Reviewed November 18, 2011 What's with that spike sticking in the middle of the street? I personally find it ugly, an historical street of Dublin deserved something a lot better than that sticking out. If you are into history this is where the Irish independence started! Go and get your history book and stroll up O'Connel street to find out what, where and when. Visited November 2011 Ask JoaoVarandas about O'Connell Street This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Carlton3 “Pickpockets spoil a great street” Reviewed October 16, 2011 O'Connell Street is a very wide street leading from old Dublin to the new town over the O'Connell St Bridge. At the corner of O'Connell & Henry Sts where the Henry St Shopping Mall starts there are Eastern European pickpocket gangs. I was surprised to see how many shops in Henry St had doorway security guards, whereas over the bridge in the new town I didn't notice any. When we returned to our hotel at the end of O'Connell St the door was locked from reception. You had to knock to be let in. We twice saw groups of Eastern European men doing the handover - i.e. Passing on goods stolen from tourists to another gang member walking in the opposite direction. We were surprised to see this so openly in Dublin. Visited September 2011 |
Which is the only Scrabble tile worth 5 points | Scrabble Letter Values - The values of all tiles in Scrabble I Words Scrabble Letter Values A list of all the Scrabble letter values. Playing a word and not sure what the values of each tiles are? This list of all the Scrabble letter points has everything you need to know to calculate the tile points. Sign up for our Free Scrabble Words newsletter. We won't send you spam or share your email address with anyone. We Promise. Free Scrabble Tips! Privacy Policy SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Words with Friends is a trademark of Zynga With Friends. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Wordfind.com is not affiliated with SCRABBLE®, Mattel, Spear, Hasbro, or Zynga with Friends in any way. This site is for entertainment purposes only. All content Copyright © 2010 - 2015 White Urchin Ventures, Inc. All rights Reserved. |
Which country lies between Zimbabwe and the sea | Zimbabwe Guide Zimbabwe Guide click to zoom Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in south-central Africa. It lies between the Zambezi River in the North and the Limpopo River to the south. The country has land borders with Mozambique to the north and east, South Africa to the South, Botswana to the southwest and Zambia to the northwest and north. Most of Zimbabwe is rolling plateau, with over 75% of it lying between 610m (2000 ft) and 1,525m (5,000 ft) above sea level, and almost all of it over 305m (1,000 ft). The area of high plateau, know as the high Veld, is some 400 miles long by 50 miles wide, and stretches northeast to southwest at 1,220m (4,000 ft) to 1,676m (5,500ft) This culminates in the northeast in the Udizi and Inyanga mountains, reaching the country's highest point at Mt. Inyangani at 2,596m (8,517 ft). The middle veld is a plateau ranging from 610m (2,000 ft) to 1,220 m (4,000 ft) high. Below 610m (2,000ft) are areas making up the Low Veld, wide and sandy plains in the basins of the Zambezi and the Limpopo. The steep mountain ranges cut Zimbabwe off from the eastern plains that border the India Ocean. The High Veld is a central ridge forming the country's watershed, with stream flowing southeast to the Limpopo and Sabi rivers and northwest into the Zambezi. Deep river valleys cut the Middle Veld. Only the larger of the many rivers have an all-year-round flow of water. Most of rivers have falls and rapids. |
Which was the first Scottish group to have three number ones | 15 of the Top Famous Scottish Bands of All Time | Spinditty 15 of the Top Famous Scottish Bands of All Time 15 of the Top Famous Scottish Bands of All Time Updated on April 20, 2016 Joined: 7 years agoFollowers: 583Articles: 251 50 (photo courtesy of Spiro2004 at Flickr: Creative Commons) Advertisement The Top Scottish Bands of All Time : 15 of the Best (with videos) I often get the response "I never knew they were Scottish" when I mention some of these bands. So it's time to set the record straight. Many great Scottish artists have been among the greatest British bands of all time. They have contributed handsomely to the history of contemporary music over the past 40 years and therefore it is difficult to chose the best. I was going to compile a Top 10 list but felt that there were too many good artists that would be left out and so here is my Top 15. Of course there are many bands I could have included and so mentions in dispatches are in order for the likes of Runrig, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Aztec Camera, Belle and Sebastian, The Silencers, The Blue Nile, Gun, The Exploited, The Almighty and many others that you may yourself have enjoyed. So here is my purely personal take on who I think would be the top Scottish bands based on many factors such as quality, influence, popularity and success but not necessarily all of the above. Solo artists are not included as this is purely about groups. I also don't believe in rating them in preference or choosing an absolute No.1, all music is subject to taste. So here they are in alphabetical order. ------------------------------------------------- The Average White Band A Funk and R&B band from different parts of Scotland such as Dundee, Glasgow and Perth who were hugely popular in the 1970’s with their soulful style of disco tunes. They had Alan Gorrie and Hamish Stuart on lead vocals backed up by the voice and guitar of Owen 'Onnie' McIntyre. With Malcolm Duncan, Robbie McIntosh and Roger Ball they made up the original band members. Their breakthrough came after signing to Atlantic Records and basing themselves in New York. The resultant album 'AWB' was No.1 in the USA in 1974 establishing them as a top act. Their biggest hits were ‘Let’s Go Round Again’, ‘Cut the Cake’, ‘Queen of My Soul’ and the largely instrumental brass of ‘Pick Up the Pieces’. Many gold albums and Grammy nominations followed and their work has been sampled by many other artists ever since. The group broke up in 1982 before reforming in 1989 and despite various line-up changes are still working today and very popular in America where their music has crossed over the supposed colour lines of R&B. Best song: Pick Up the Pieces Advertisement Bay City Rollers The Rollers were a 1970s pop phenomenon not only in the UK but the also had success in America. They made tartan fashionable among the teeny-boppers of Great Britain and their style of dress was ubiquitous especially at their height in 1975. Not since The Beatles had such teenage hysteria been seen in the UK as the band had the country in their grip. Probably their most famous hit was the No.1 song 'Bye Bye Baby' although in the same year 'Give a Little Love' was another No.1 in 1975. They also went high in the charts with 'Shang-a-Lang' ,'Love Me Like I love You' and 'Summerlove Sensation', songs which still stand up today for their sing-a-long style. By the late 70's their short-lived popularity had faded and they effectively ceased to exist by 1979. Not the most accomplished artists and musicians but they deserve their place in the history of Scottish music simply for the brief and dramatic impact they had. Unfortunately there have been disputes, recriminations and legal actions ever since between band members and management over royalties. Best song: Bye, Bye Baby Advertisement Big Country Stuart Adamson built on his success with The Skids with a distinctively Scottish style of Rock in which the guitar was synthesised to resemble the sound of bagpipes or fiddles. This worked to great effect and they became even more popular than The Skids enjoying so |
In the Pink Panther films what was the name of Inspector Clouseau's valet | Pink Panther Survey: Favorite Lines 2 Madame, that is by far the ugliest nose I have ever seen and I compliment you on it, it suits you! 2 I was examining the wex! 2 I have fixed your doorbell from the ringing, there will be no charge 2 mov (927k) I am opposed to the women's libs. Man is the master and women's place is in the... (gets whipped) hhhaaaaaaa 2 Good evening commisonaire, how are you, your lovely wife and all the little commisionaires! 2 Good Sharkey Colonel God! We were just talking about you. 2 wav (94k) Dreyfus: "Good? He is not good, he's terrible, he's the worst.. there is not any man like him anywhere in the world!" 2 Dreyfus: "Don't just stand there, help me find my nose!" 2 Does Monsieur Charles Litton 'ave a sweemang poohl? 2 Do I detect something in your voice that says I'm in disfavour with you? 2 Clouseau: And who are yeu ? Jarvis: I'm Jarvis, the butler. Clouseau: And what is it yeu deu..? 2 Ahh... The old take off all your clothes ploy! 1 Your architect should have his head examined (after Clouseau walks into the wall instead of the doorway) 1 Yes, we've made quite a few changes since you went crazy. 1 Yes, my wife is very frugal 1 Was it hard in the resistance? Yes, but not as hard as it is now? 1 Valet, VALET! Please send up...well please send down my brown suit immediately, faster please! I cannot wait for them, Cato help me get dressed. Give me Paris, France Trocadero 371... 1 Clouseau: This is a door?? Jarvis: Yes, that is a door Clouseau: Yes, I kneow that... I kneow that 1 There is a time and a place for everything Kato! This is it! ...( Fly drop kick into Japanese kitchen. ) 1 Clouseau: That man is crahzy! Nurse: We don't use that word around here,sir Clouseau: Then what word do yeu use? Nurse: Now now... Clouseau: That man is very now now ! 1 That is why I have failed where others have succeeded 1 That is what I have been saying you "fewl" 1 Ten seconds, thats nothing, I can easily be out of here in three. 1 Swine Parrot! That is my own personal mustache! 1 wav (117k) Scenes See that the back door and the front door are luhcked while I slip into my hunchback disguise, kyyoo... 1 Pumpin' air'n in the birdin 1 Poor Kato...they nearly blew his little yellow skin off! 1 One more outburst like that, and I'll have your stripes (said to a Sgt. in a Zebra costume) 1 Olga maybe many things, but she is not a one-eyed hunchback 1 Oh the bells, the bells, they deffin me 1 Oh commisioner how are you and all the little commisioners? 1 Monsieur..Don't try to be funnayyyy with me 1 Meorths? You were complaining about Meorths (Moths) 1 Leave that little Robin Hood boy alone! 1 Lady Litton: "What is it you do Guy?" Clouseau ( as Guy Gadboise): "Well... yeu kneauw, a little bit of zis and a little bit of zat" 1 In order to get the full effect of the anasthaetics ... 1 If you say no to champange you say no to life 1 Clouseau: I'LL stand on YOUR shoulders Kato: Why? Clouseau: Because I'm taller than you are - you fewl! 1 I will prove to the world that Maria Gambrelli is innocent... of the crime! 1 I was attacked by a wandering transvestite 1 I want that nose (pointing at a real nose on a living person!) 1 I see they ra-paired your little yellow skin kato 1 I might even be pehrseuded to ruhn for the Peublic Office. 1 Clouseau: How leong have you been a bellboy? Bellboy: Ohh.. too long monsieur Clouseau: Well, keep up the geud work and I'll see that you become a bell-MAN. 1 Ohhhh... Sixteen bottles on a dead man's rum, yo-ho-ho and a bottle of the chest. 1 Dreyus: Maria Gambrelli's the murderer, you are an Idiot! 1 wav (303k) Scenes Dreyfus: "There is only one man who could have pulled the wrong tooth..it's Clouseau...Keel him, Keeellll himm" 1 Dreyfus: "Miss Juvais, come in, make yourself comfortable, pull up a clam." 1 Clouseau (on the telephone): And who am I speaking to? Drefyus: This is the person that wants you killed more than anything in the world! Clouseau: Are you the head waiter at the leetle Beestro on the Roudy Bouzzare? 1 Clouseau: Heeft u goed geslapen? Maria Gabrelli: No! In e |
Which president of America is the only one never to have won a presidential election | Presidential Election Facts - U.S. Presidents - HISTORY.com Presidential Election Facts A+E Networks Introduction With more than two centuries’ worth of U.S. presidential elections, the historical ledger is filled with an array of facts. For example, when Barack Obama was named the 44th president, he was really only the 43rd president because Grover Cleveland is counted twice. And with Article II, Section 1, Clause 5 of the U.S. Constitution stating that a citizen has to be at least 35 years old to become president, John F. Kennedy came the closest to that limit by earning election at age 43. Learn about the only bachelor to be elected president, the four candidates to have won the popular vote and lost the election and more. Google The 2000 election was not the first time a candidate won the popular vote but lost the election. It has happened four times in our nation’s history: In 1824 Andrew Jackson won the popular vote but got less than 50 percent of the electoral votes. John Quincy Adams became the next president when he was picked by the House of Representatives. In 1876 Samuel Tilden won the popular vote but lost the election when Rutherford B. Hayes got 185 electoral votes to Tilden’s 184. In 1888 Grover Cleveland won the popular vote but lost the election when Benjamin Harrison got 233 electoral votes to Cleveland’s 168. In 2000 Al Gore won the popular vote but lost the election to George Bush. In the most highly contested election in modern history, the U.S. Supreme Court stopped the Florida recount of ballots, giving Bush the state’s 25 electoral votes for a total of 271 to Gore’s 255. Grover Cleveland was elected president (1884) then lost his re-election campaign (1888) and came back again to win the presidency for a second time. (1892) Barack Obama is the nation’s 44rd president but in reality there have only been 43 presidents. Grover Cleveland is counted twice as our 22nd and 24th president because he was elected for two nonconsecutive terms. Only 12 U.S. Presidents have been elected to office for two terms and served those two terms. Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected to office four terms prior to the Twenty-second Amendment. Article II, Section 1, Clause 5 of the U.S. Constitution has only three requirements for a president. (1) Must be at least 35 years old, (2) have lived in the United States at least 14 years, and (3) be a natural-born citizen. John Kennedy is the youngest elected U.S. President at 43. Ronald Reagan is the oldest elected U.S. President at 73. (second term) The only President and Vice President to never be elected to the office was Gerald Ford . He became vice president when Spiro Agnew resigned and became president when Nixon resigned. The tallest U.S. President was Abraham Lincoln at 6’4″The shortest U.S. President was James Madison at 5’4″ Percent wise – the 1992 election was the biggest turnout since 1972 with 61.3 percent off the voter age population heading to the polls. James Buchanan is the only bachelor to be elected president. Eight presidents have died in office. William Henry Harrison (pneumonia) Franklin D. Roosevelt (cerebral hemorrhage) John F. Kennedy (assassin) Ronald Reagan is the only divorced man to be elected president. James Monroe received every electoral vote but one in the 1820 election. A New Hampshire delegate wanted George Washington to be the only president elected unanimously. The U.S. Marine band has played at every presidential inauguration since 1801. President John Tyler is believed to be the first to use “Hail to the Chief” as the official Presidential honors. President Bill Clinton was born William Jefferson Blythe but took his stepfather’s last name when his mother remarried. He formally changed his name to William Jefferson Clinton when he was 15. Victoria Woodhull became the first woman to run for President in 1872. Hillary Clinton became the first woman to be nominated for president by a major party ticket in 2016. Jeanette Rankin of Montana became the first woman elected to Congress in 1916. John Mercer Langston became the first elected black pol |
What is the largest bird in the bunting family | Birds of The World: BUNTINGS BIRDS of THE WORLD EMBERIZIDAE of The World The Emberizidae family includes brush-finches , buntings , juncos , New World sparrows , and towhees . The majority of these birds live in the New World where the family probably originated. They are small seed-eaters with a finch-like bill. In addition to seeds they also eat insects, especially when feeding their young. They build cup-shaped nests. Buntings Order Passeriformes Family Emberizidae The buntings on this page belong to the Emberizidae family. These buntings are predominantly found in the Old World and most belong to genus Emberiza. There are also birds called buntings in the Cardinalidae family . Genus Calamospiza - 1 species Bunting, Lark Calamospiza melanocorys Found: west North America The Lark Bunting has short thick bluish bill; white patch on the wings. Breeding male has all black body. Females and nonbreeding males grayish-brown upperparts; white underparts with grayish-brown stripes. Image by: 1) Scot Brim 2, 4, 7) Jerry Oldenettel - New Mexico and Colorado 3) Jason Forbes - Colorado 5) J N Stuart - New Mexico 6) J ohn Breitsch 1, 2, 3, 4) Female 5) nonbreeding male 6, 7) Breeding male Bunting, Black-faced Emberiza spodocephala Found: Asia The Black-faced Bunting has brown upperparts heavily streaked with black; brown rump; dark brown tail; yellowish-white underparts; fine dark brown flank streaks. Breeding male has dark gray head. 1) Female 2, 3, 4) Male Bunting, Black-headed Emberiza melanocephala Found: Europe, Asia The breeding male Black-headed Bunting has chestnut upperparts; black hood; bright yellow underparts. Female has gray-brown back; grayish head; paler underparts. Bunting, Cape Emberiza capensis Found: Africa The Cape Bunting has gray-brown upperparts with some dark streaks; chestnut wing coverts; darker chestnut tail; black crown stripe ; white supercilium; black eye-line; white ear coverts Bunting, Chestnut Emberiza rutila Found: Asia The breeding male Chestnut Bunting has bright chestnut-brown upperparts, head, neck; yellow breast, belly; stripes on flanks. Female has mostly dull brown upperparts with dark streaks; pale yellow underparts. Image by: 1) Alastair Rae 2) Dibyendu 1) Nonbreeding 2) Breeding Bunting, Chestnut-eared Emberiza fucata Found: Asia The male Chestnut-eared Bunting has mainly brown plumage; gray crown and nape with dark streaks; chestnut ear-coverts; chestnut across breas; white eye-ringt. Females similar but duller with a less distinct head and breast pattern. Image by: 1) Charles Lam - Hong Kong 2) Patko Erika 3) Watch-Bird 1) Female 2, 3) Male Bunting, Cinereous Emberiza cineracea Found: northeast Africa, southwest Asia The male Cinerous Bunting has grayish back with less streaking than most buntings; pale bill; dull yellow head; pale underparts. Female has brownish-gray upperparts; little yellow on the head. Bunting, Cinnamon-breasted Emberiza tahapisi Found: Africa The Gosling's Bunting was previously considered conspecific with the Cinnamon-breasted Bunting. Image by: 1) Francesco Veronesi - Namibia 2) Johann du Preez - South Africa 3) Joseph Mochoge - Gilgil, Kenya 1) Female 2, 3) Male Bunting, Cirl Emberiza cirlus Found: southern Europe, northern Africa The Cirl Bunting has heavily streaked brown back; black crown, eye-stripe, throat; yellow underparts with greenish breast band. Female has chestnut shoulders; streaked gray-brown rump. 1, 2) Female 3, 4) Male Bunting, Cretzschmar's Emberiza caesia Found: Greece, eastern edge Mediteeranean The breeding male Cretzschmar's Bunting has brown upperparts with heavy streaking; gray head with orange mustache; rusty-orange underparts; pink bill. Image by: 1) Michael Sveikutis 2) Werner Witte - Turkey Bunting, Godlewski Emberiza godlewskii Found; Asia The Godlewski Bunting has mottled orange and black upperparts; orange-buff underparts; gray head with brown or black eye-stripe, mustache, crown; gray throat; pink legs, feet. Similar to: Rock Bunting . Rock Bunting has bo |
What is the more common name for the garden plant pyracantha | The Pyracantha Shrub | The Garden Lady Friday, July 29th, 2011...7:03 am The Pyracantha Shrub Orange Pyracantha Berries by vns2009 TheGardenLady received this comment from a Dr. Rothberg. Lilac! Thanks very much for the garden tour. I’m full of new ideas, some of which will be used in Nancy and David’s new garden in Chatham….What I was trying to think of (for a climbing plant along a sunny wall) is Pyracantha (firethorn). Dr. Rothberg was interested in a Pyracantha shrub, a spiny, evergreen-spreading to erect shrub, that can be trained to climb up a sunny wall or espaliered. Though Pyracantha has small fragrant white flowers, it is mainly grown for its lovely yellow, orange or red berries. TheGardenLady does not have a Pyracantha shrub, but neighbors who had one of the most outstanding gardens in my town had one climbing up a trellis near the wall of their house. The wife used to carefully and meticulously prune the plant. With good reason – she had to be careful because most Pyracantha shrubs have nasty thorns (there is one that has fewer thorns). These thorns can cause an irritating rash or a burning sensation from the prick. The burning sensation from the prick is one reason people say it was given the common name Firethorn. Not only are the thorns sharp, but some people have had a severe or allergic reaction to a prick from the Pyracantha thorn and had to seek medical treatment; though I do not think this is a common occurrence. But when pruning, it is wise to wear protective clothing and leather gloves. The good thing about the thorns is that deer rarely eat this shrub. Birds will build nests in the shrubs and birds, especially cedar waxwings, will eat the pyracantha berries. The birds first choice seems to be the red berries. Though the berries are not supposed to be poisonous to humans, the seeds may cause mild stomach upset if ingested according to the A to Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, so I would keep small children away from the berries and the thorns. On the other hand some sources claim the berries are edible and have made jams from the berries. See here . According to some sites on the web, some dogs seem to enjoy eating the berries without harm, but some dogs have become sick enough from eating the berries that their owners have taken the dogs to a vet. Pyracantha Red by Jill Clardy Pyracantha likes lots of sun- the more the better to produce lots of flowers and berries, though it will grow in partial shade. It wants fertile, well-drained soil but will tolerate most soils and as the plant becomes established, will tolerate drought. The Pyracantha shrubs grow from Hardiness Temp. zone 5 and there are some that will grow in Hardiness Temp. zone 10. On wall-trained plants you will have to do some pruning for it to look good. And in the spring you should remove old fruit to make way for the new fruit. See here . There are a number of pests and diseases of Pyracantha including spider mites, lacebug, caterpillars, scale insects, aphids, fireblight, dieback, scab. When buying a Pyracantha shrub look for a hybrid that is most disease resistant. Pyracantha shrubs should NOT be planted near apple trees to prevent the spread of scab disease between the two plants. |
Which is the third largest of the Channel Islands | Alderney, The Third Largest of the Channel Islands | Goista.com Alderney, The Third Largest of the Channel Islands On May 1, 2015 image source: en.wikipedia.org Alderney is one of the Channel Islands, officially some piece of the Balliwick of Guernsey. Alderney is the third biggest of the Channel Islands, and the most northerly. It is frequently said that Alderney is the main Channel Island since it is the stand out that is really in the English Channel/La Manche. (Guernsey, Jersey and the littler islands are really in the Bay of St Malo). There are no urban areas on Alderney. The island itself is just 3 miles in length by 1.5 wide. The primary amassing of houses and shops is in the focal point of the Island in the town of St Anne – regularly alluded to just as ‘Town’. The Parish of St Anne’s incorporates the entire of the Island. image source: commons.wikimedia.org Because of its area in the English Channel and its vicinity to the French port of Cherbourg, it has frequently been seen to be deliberately imperative, regardless of the tricky waters that encompass it. In the 19th century, an extensive jetty – the longest in the British Isles – was manufactured at Braye keeping in mind the end goal to frame a harbor shielded from the Swinge tidal race. Despite the fact that it was never finished, its staggering remains frame the advanced harbor. Amid World War II the island was involved by German powers, including the SS, and four constrained work camps were fabricated. Albeit not an elimination camp in the same sense as e.g. Dachau and Buchenwald, a lot of constrained workers, especially from Eastern Europe, were attempted to death, and there is a dedication to them close to Saye which is an absolute necessity see. The uninhabited islet of Burhou, off the northwest end of the island, is an imperative settling range for seabirds. The previous rancher’s bungalow on Burhou can be leased from the Government, and is utilized for ‘make tracks in an opposite direction from it all’ occasions by various Alderney occupants. Toward the south of the islands, differentiating Alderney from the Cherbourg landmass, is the Alderney Race (Raz), infamous for is greatly solid streams and unpleasant oceans. In spite of the dangers introduced by Alderney’s rough coastline and the risks of the Swinge and Race, Braye harbor is a prevalent destination for yachtsmen and in summer the harbor is loaded with pontoons of different sorts, from little RIBs to multimillion pound extravagance yachts. image source: www.globeimages.net Despite the fact that the Auregniais (Alderney Norman-French) dialect in the long run vanished in the early piece of the 20th century, the signs prompting Town are bilingual, perusing ‘Town/La Ville’, apparently to support going to French yachtsmen and day-trippers. The ward of St Anne is served by a sublime, very nearly church building like area church in the inside of Town. Alderney is a little island , and in great climate, there’s truly no place that isn’t inside strolling separation. Bikes can likewise be enlisted. Alderney is likely one of the most secure destinations you can visit. Wrongdoing is uncommon and the little wrongdoing is genuinely minor. Individuals for the most part leave entryways opened and frequently leave vehicles unsecured with the keys in the ignition. Amid the mid year, there is a general bus service round the island and even a route service in the middle of Braye and the north of the island. image source: commons.wikimedia.org Here are the highlights: 1. Fort Clonque. A 19th-century seaside fort, worked via Landmark Trust. 2. Alderney observes Alderney Week toward the start of August consistently. From one viewpoint, this gives a far reaching project of occasions and merriments, yet in the meantime can make it hard to book settlement and practically difficult to make evening eatery reservations unless done well ahead of time. 3. There is a pleasant scope of eateries, from bistros to keen choice sustenance. There are no “chains” of fast food, no McDonalds, no Burger King, Pizza Hut and so forth. Every |
What is England's tallest building | Britain's tallest buildings Feasibility By rights 2004 should have been the year of the crane. You'd have expected St Georges Wharf tower to start but for the dogmatic anti-skyscraper attitude of Lambeth council, and for 110 Bishopsgate to also commence although the refusal of Norton Rose to move seemed far out given the enthusiam of Ronson to build his skyscraper at the public inquiry. It now seems only two will actually start in London this year - Columbus Tower and Crossharbour. Both sites require demolition but groundwork for them should be underway before the year is out. London Bridge Tower will also see work but the demolition length will mean this project will not be starting ground and foundation work before 2005. It seems unlikely we will see any major cores go up on the skyline this year as a result but 2005 will certainly be the year of the crane. London's top 500 skyscrapers - all active proposals over 500ft qualify. Europes Top Skyscraper Cities We get a lot of emails asking us just where London ranks in comparison to other cities in Europe so what we have done is come up with a formula that will hopefully show the impressiveness of a skyline by simply adding together the heights of the top 30 buildings. This doesn't take into account ALL high-rise buildings in the city for the very good reason that you can really only judge the quality of a skyline not on the total number of buildings but on the combined effect of height of the tallest buildings in each city or in otherwords 10 150m + skyscrapers is more impressive than a hundred 50m concrete blocks built in the 60s even though the combined bulk of the later is more than the former hence the weakness in other sites rankings. Observation and telecom towers are not counted in this total so no London Eye or Eiffel Tower. The results are rather surprising showing Paris NOT Frankfurt to be the king however with a glut of construction expected to start in London next year this will no doubt change. Frankfurt |
On a standard athletic track how many laps are ran in the 10,000 metres | 10,000 Metres | iaaf.org 10,000 Metres 10000 metres How it works Runners compete over 25 laps of a 400m track. They make bunched standing starts and can break immediately for the inside. History The Ancient Greeks organised a number of events akin to today’s long-distance races. During the mid-19th century, races for betting purposes were very popular in Great Britain and the USA. Every Olympics since 1912 has included a men’s 10,000m, but it wasn’t until 1988 that a women’s version featured at the Games. Did you know When Kenenisa Bekele won the men’s Olympic 10,000m title in 2004, he ran the final lap in 53.02 – a time quick enough to have taken bronze in the women’s 400m at the 1964 Games. Gold standard Ethiopians and Kenyans dominate the men's event, while China and Ethiopia have a strong tradition in the women's event. Paul Tanui in the men's 10,000m at the IAAF World Championships, Beijing 2015 (Getty Images) © Copyright Icons Lasse Viren The Finn with the knack of peaking for the big occasion is the only man to claim successive Olympic 5000m and 10,000m doubles at the Olympics, in 1972 and 1976 – and that’s despite a fall in the 1972 10,000m final. Derartu Tulu The pioneer of Ethiopian women’s endurance running, Tulu was the first woman to win two Olympic 10,000m golds, winning in 1992 and 2000. Her niece Tirunesh Dibaba went on to achieve the same feat, winning in 2008 and 2012. 10,000 Metres men Outdoor All time 1 10,000 Metres women Outdoor All time 1 |
Who was the first man to orbit the Earth | Why Yuri Gagarin Remains the First Man in Space, Even Though He Did Not Land Inside His Spacecraft | National Air and Space Museum National Air and Space Museum Get Involved Story Why Yuri Gagarin Remains the First Man in Space, Even Though He Did Not Land Inside His Spacecraft Posted on Mon, April 12 2010 Email Every year as the anniversary of the first human spaceflight approaches, I receive calls inquiring about the validity of Yuri Gagarin’s claim as the first human in space. The legitimate questions focus on the fact that Gagarin did not land inside his spacecraft. The reasoning goes that since he did not land inside his spacecraft, he disqualified himself from the record books. This might seem to be a very reasonable argument, but Gagarin remains the first man in space. The justification for Gagarin remaining in that position lies in the organization that sets the standards for flight. Soviet cosmonaut Major Yuri Alexeyevich Gagarin, probably on or about April 12, 1961, when he made his orbital space flight in Vostok 1. The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) is the world's air sports federation. It was founded in 1905 as a non-governmental and non-profit making international organization to further aeronautical and astronautical activities worldwide. Among its duties, the FAI certifies and registers records. Its first records in aviation date back to 1906. The organization also arbitrates disputes over records. If nationals from two different countries claim a record, it is the FAI’s job to examine the submitted documentation and make a ruling as to who has accomplished the feat first. When it was apparent that the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics were planning to launch men into space, the FAI specified spaceflight guidelines. One of the stipulations that the FAI carried over from aviation was that spacecraft pilots, like aircraft pilots should land inside their craft in order for the record to be valid. In the case of aviation, this made perfect sense. No one wanted to encourage pilots to sacrifice themselves for an aviation record. Piloting an aircraft that could not land did nothing to further aeronautical engineering. When Yuri Gagarin orbited the Earth on 12 April 1961, the plan had never been for him to land inside his Vostok spacecraft. His spherical reentry capsule came through the Earth’s atmosphere on a ballistic trajectory. Soviet engineers had not yet perfected a braking system that would slow the craft sufficiently for a human to survive impact. They decided to eject the cosmonaut from his craft. Yuri Gagarin ejected at 20,000 feet and landed safely on Earth. Soviet engineers had not discussed this shortcoming with Soviet delegates to the FAI prior to his flight. They prepared their documents for the FAI omitting this fact. This led everyone to believe that Gagarin had landed inside his spacecraft. It was not until four months later, when German Titov became the second human to orbit the Earth and the first person to spend a full day in space, when the controversy began to brew. Titov owned up to ejecting himself. This led to a special meeting of the delegates to the FAI to reexamine Titov’s spaceflight records. The conclusion of the delegates was to rework the parameters of human spaceflight to recognize that the great technological accomplishment of spaceflight was the launch, orbiting and safe return of the human, not the manner in which he or she landed. Gagarin and Titov’s records remained on the FAI books. Even after Soviet -made models of the Vostok spacecraft made it clear that the craft had no braking capability, the FAI created the Gagarin Medal that it awards annually to greatest aviation or space achievement of that year. One should keep other examples of a sports federations’ reconsideration of rules in the face of new techniques and technologies in mind when considering the FAI Gagarin decision. The underwater dolphin kick in freestyle swimming and the introduction of the clap skate in speed skating both caused initial i |
Which city was the first destination of Thomas Cook's tours | Thomas Cook History Thomas Cook History Thomas Cook History Thomas Cook is the world’s best-known name in travel, thanks to the inspiration and dedication of a single man. Thomas Cook began his international travel company in 1841, with a successful one-day rail excursion at a shilling a head from Leicester to Loughborough on 5 July. From these humble beginnings Thomas Cook launched a whole new kind of company – devoted to helping Britons see the world. View key dates of Thomas Cook history A Brief History On 9 June 1841 a 32-year old cabinet-maker named Thomas Cook walked from his home in Market Harborough to the nearby town of Leicester to attend a temperance meeting. A former Baptist preacher, Thomas Cook was a religious man who believed that most Victorian social problems were related to alcohol and that the lives of working people would be greatly improved if they drank less and became better educated. As he walked along the road to Leicester, he later recalled, 'the thought suddenly flashed across my mind as to the practicability of employing the great powers of railways and locomotion for the furtherance of this social reform'. At the meeting, Thomas suggested that a special train be engaged to carry the temperance supporters of Leicester to a meeting in Loughborough about four weeks later. The proposal was received with such enthusiasm that, on the following day, Thomas submitted his idea to the secretary of the Midland Railway Company. A train was subsequently arranged, and on 5 July 1841 about 500 passengers were conveyed in open carriages the enormous distance of 12 miles and back for a shilling. The day was a great success and, as Thomas later recorded, 'thus was struck the keynote of my excursions, and the social idea grew upon me'. Early Tours During the next three summers Thomas arranged a succession of trips between Leicester, Nottingham, Derby and Birmingham on behalf of local temperance societies and Sunday schools. Within these limits many thousands of people experienced rail travel for the first time, and Thomas was able to lay the foundations of his future business. He later described this period as one of 'enthusiastic philanthropy' since, beyond the printing of posters and handbills, he had no financial interest in any of these early excursions. Thomas Cook's first commercial venture took place in the summer of 1845, when he organised a trip to Liverpool. This was a far more ambitious project than anything he had previously attempted, and he made his preparations with great thoroughness. Not content with simply providing tickets at low prices - 15 shillings for first-class passengers and 10 shillings for second. Thomas also investigated the route and published a handbook of the journey. This 60-page booklet was a forerunner of the modern holiday brochure. The Great Exhibition By the end of 1850, having already visited Wales, Scotland and Ireland, Thomas Cook began to contemplate foreign trips to Europe, the United States and the Holy Land. Such thoughts had to be postponed, however, when Sir Joseph Paxton, architect of the Crystal Palace, persuaded Thomas to devote himself to bringing workers from Yorkshire and the Midlands to London for the Great Exhibition of 1851. This he did with great enthusiasm, rarely spending a night at home between June and October, and he even produced a newspaper, Cook's Exhibition Herald and Excursion Advertiser, in order to promote his tours. By the end of the season Thomas had taken 150,000 people to London, his final trains to the Exhibition carrying 3,000 children from Leicester, Nottingham and Derby. Across the Channel Thomas continued to expand his business in Britain, but he was determined to develop it in Europe too. In 1855 an International Exhibition was held in Paris for the first time and Thomas seized this opportunity by trying to persuade the companies commanding the Channel traffic to allow him concessions. They refused to work with him, however, and the only route he was able to use was the one between Harwich and Antwerp. This opened up the way for a g |
In which city were Walker's Crisps first made | City of champions: How well do you know Leicester? - BBC News BBC News City of champions: How well do you know Leicester? By Claire Jones BBC News 3 May 2016 Close share panel Image copyright Getty Images Leicester City may have won the Premier League title in one of the greatest sporting achievements of all time, but how well do you know the home of the Foxes? From the birth of package holidays to Walkers crisps and even the discovery of a celebrated king - there's more to the city of Leicester than just a Champions League football team. Here are nine colourful facts about the East Midlands city: Richard III In 2013 the skeleton of English king Richard III was found beneath a Leicester car park. King Richard was killed in battle at Bosworth in 1485 after only two years on the throne. Experts from the University of Leicester said DNA from the bones matched that of descendants of the monarch's family. In March 2015 a service to mark the king's reburial took place at Leicester Cathedral. Image copyright Reuters Walkers crisps Henry Walker first started making his potato-based snacks in Leicester in 1948. To mark Leicester City winning the Premier League, Walkers now plans to produce limited bags of salt and vinegar crisps called "salt and victory". Celebrated former Leicester and England footballer Gary Lineker has long been associated with the brand, appearing in adverts for the crisps. Walkers also started a "Countdown to Kit Off" digital striptease, following Lineker's promise to present Match of the Day wearing only his underpants if Leicester City were crowned champions. The countdown saw images of Lineker on Twitter covered in crisp packets, which were gradually removed as the Foxes moved closer to the title. Attenborough Arts Centre Leicester is home to the Attenborough Arts Centre. The £1.5m gallery extension was opened in January by Sir David Attenborough, after it was championed by his late brother, the actor Richard Attenborough. The brothers grew up in Leicester after their father, Fredrick, was appointed Principal of the city's University College. The family lived in College House, which is now part of the Department of Mathematics at the University of Leicester. Sir David told the BBC that growing up in Leicester provided him with a "rich cultural upbringing". He said he "owes a lot to Leicester and the people of Leicester". Media captionSir David Attenborough spoke about life in Leicester DNA fingerprinting In 1984, Sir Alec Jeffreys discovered the technique of genetic fingerprinting in a laboratory in the University of Leicester's department of genetics. He told of his "eureka moment" in an interview for the university's website . "My life changed on Monday morning at 9.05am, 10 September 1984," he said. "What emerged was the world's first genetic fingerprint." Image copyright David Parker/SPL Thomas Cook On 9 June 1841 a 32-year old cabinet maker named Thomas Cook walked from his home in Market Harborough to the nearby town of Leicester where he began his international travel company in 1841. Thomas Cook grew from these humble beginnings to become the high street travel agent we know today, arranging journeys around the globe. Image copyright PA Leicester Market Leicester is home to one of the largest and oldest outdoor, covered markets of its kind anywhere in Europe. Stalls offer fresh fruit and vegetables, seafood, meat, cheese and hardware. More than 270 stalls are available every day, between 07:00 and and 18:00 BST. Gary Lineker's father, Barry, also worked as a fruit and vegetable trader at Leicester Market. Image copyright Getty Images Diwali Leicester hosts what is thought to be one of the largest Diwali parties outside India . The annual celebration is held in Belgrave Road - more commonly known as the Golden Mile. In 2015 more than 37,000 people attended a lights switch-on event in the heart of the city's Asian community. The party culminates in a large firework display. Image copyright Ian Davis National Space Centre In 2001, Leicester became home to the National Space Centre, which is devoted t |
Which was the first U.K. bank to introduce cash dispensing machines | Cash machines | Barclays Cash machines Parsys 2 A new service of automatic cash dispensing machines or “robot cashiers” was introduced by Barclays in June 1967 in order to allow the bank to operate a 24 hour service, 365 days a year. Barclays was the first of the high street banks to offer such a service, launching the pilot machine at Enfield branch on 27 June 1967. The world's first cash machine The machines were developed jointly by De La Rue Instruments and the bank’s Management Services Department and were installed outside branches so that customers could obtain cash at any time of the day or night. The new service, known as Barclaycash, was designed to dispense £10 against a special paper voucher which the customer inserted into the machine. By keying in a personal code number, the customer could obtain cash in a matter of seconds. Initially, six such machines were installed at selected branches and, despite being the victim of vandalism at first, proved popular. By the 1970s the machines had been refined in order to offer not only cash but also bank statements and deposit facilities as soon as the customer entered their card and P.I.N. (Personal Identification Number). On 30 June 1975 a more sophisticated auto-teller service, called 'Barclaybank', was launched. The first two branches to offer the new machines were High Street and Cornmarket Street, Oxford. The machines were operated using a plastic card bearing the name Barclaybank. In 1986 it was decided to link the auto teller machines of Barclays, Lloyds, Royal Bank of Scotland and Bank of Scotland to enable Barclaybank holders to make cash withdrawals from any of the four banks’ machines and, in 1988, the West of England Building Society joined the reciprocal arrangement. Barclaybank machines were not only installed outside branches: in 1986, for example, a machine was unveiled at an NCR factory; in 1990 the 10,000th ATM built by NCR - a Barclaybank - was installed as a working exhibit in the Science Museum, Kensington; machines were installed in the House of Commons in 1990 and the House of Lords in 1996. The first 'drive-thru' cash machine in the UK was opened on 22 May 1998 at Hatton Cross, near Heathrow Airport by Cheryl Baker, TV presenter. It joined the fastest growing network of ATMs in the country which by 1999 had reached 3,200. Today, more than 80% of cash withdrawn from banks is obtained through cash machines. Of the 63,000 cash machines in the UK, more than 42,000 are situated away from bank branches. The cash machine has become an indispensable part of modern life. Barclays cash machines have come a long way since Reg Varney opened the first one more than forty years ago. Parsys 3 |
Who was the first prime minister of Modern Israel | Zionist Leaders Zionist Leaders Home » Zionist Leaders Theodor Herzl (1860-1904) is the father of modern Zionism. Herzl was born in Budapest, Hungary on May 2, 1860 and was raised in a Jewish home, but after his Bar Mitzvah he moved steadily away from Jewish practice. Herzl became a novelist and successful journalist and felt that Jews could thrive in cosmopolitan Europe. But his opinion radically changed when Herzl was assigned to cover the trial of Captain Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish officer in the French Army accused of treason. Herzl witnessed the anti-Semitism that seethed just under the surface of the society he had deemed so enlightened. In 1896 Herzl published Der Judenstaat (The Jewish State) where he argued that the only solution for the Jewish people was the establishment of a sovereign Jewish state. In 1897 Herzl convened the first Zionist Congress in Basel, Switzerland, which created the World Zionist Organization, the driving force behind Israel’s establishment. To mark the 150th anniversary of his birth in April 2010, Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed the Knesset (the Israeli Parliament): “In world history and in the history of our people, there are very few cases in which one can point out a certain man who almost single-handedly saved his people from extinction. Benjamin Zeev Herzl was one.” Ze’ev Jabotinsky (1880-1940) was born on October 18, 1880, in the city of Odessa, Russia. . Jabotinsky is best known as one of the founders of Revisionist Zionism. In 1920, Jabotinsky formally split from the mainstream Zionist organization and established the Revisionist movement and its youth arm, Betar. He advocated the importance of Jewish self-defense, not just as a means to ensure physical security, but as a necessary source for Jewish confidence and pride. Together with Josef Trumpledor, he established the Zion Mule Corps, a Jewish fighting unit in World War I. As conditions in Europe worsened, Jabotinsky was at the forefront of creating underground armed resistance groups in Palestine to fight the British and smuggle European Jews to safety in Palestine. Ahad Ha’am (1856-1927) Born Asher Ginsberg in Russia, he is best known by his pen name Ahad Ha’am which means “one of the people” in Hebrew. Ha’am is regarded as the founder of Cultural Zionism. He envisioned Palestine as a spiritual center for Jews – a hub whose spiritual and creative energy would radiate to Jews throughout the world. He thought that the political solution proposed by the Zionist organization was impractical because not all Jews would or could move to a Jewish national home in the Land of Israel. Ahad Ha’am, in contrast to other Zionist leaders, advocated for a “Jewish State, not merely a state of Jews.” Chaim Weizmann (1874-1952) was the first President of the State of Israel. He was born in a small Russian town and trained as a biochemist. Weizmann became involved with the Zionist cause in its early days while living in England. A total pragmatist, he championed a Zionism that created a Jewish homeland through political and diplomatic avenues alongside Jewish settlement in Palestine. He championed Zionist activity in the Diaspora as a means to bring the Jewish state to life. Weizmann played a key role in convincing the British to issue the Balfour Declaration in 1917, officially expressing support for a Jewish homeland in Palestine. He also become the founder of the first Israeli research institute known today as the Weizmann Institute of Science. David Ben-Gurion (1886-1973) was the first Prime Minister of Israel. He was born in Poland, then part of the Russian Empire, as David Grün. From his earliest years, he was an avid Zionist and moved to Palestine as a young man where he took the Hebrew name of Ben-Gurion and eventually became the leader of the Jewish Yishuv (Jewish residents in pre-state Israel). On May 14, 1948, Ben-Gurion declared Israel a sovereign Jewish state. The new country was immediately attacked by its Arab neighbors, but Ben-Gurion against all odds, led Israel to victory in the War of Independence. As the Prime |
Who was the first American president to have a beard | President With Facial Hair - List 1. Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln was the first bearded president of the United States. But he might have entered office clean-shaven in March 1861 were it not from a letter from 11-year-old Grace Bedell of New York , who didn't like the way he looked on the 1860 campaign trail without facial hair. Bedell wrote to Lincoln before the election: "I have yet got four brothers and part of them will vote for you any way and if you let your whiskers grow I will try and get the rest of them to vote for you you would look a great deal better for your face is so thin. All the ladies like whiskers and they would tease their husbands to vote for you and then you would be President." Lincoln started growing a beard, and by the time he was elected and began his journey from Illinois to Washington in 1861 he had grown the beard for which he is so remembered . One note, however: Lincoln's beard was not actually a full beard. It was a "chinstrap," meaning he shaved his upper lip. Lincoln served as president from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. More » Ulysses Grant. Brady-Handy Photograph Collection (Library of Congress) 2. Ulysses Grant Grant was the second bearded president. Before he was elected, Grant was known to wear his beard in a manner that was described as both "wild" and "shaggy" during the Civil War. The style did not suit his wife, however, so he trimmed it back. Purists point out the Grant was the first president to wear a full beard compared to Lincoln's "chinstrap." In 1868, author James Sanks Brisbin described Grant's facial hair this way: "The whole of the lower part of the face is covered with a closely cropped reddish beard, and on the upper lip he wears a mustache, cut to match the beard." Author A. D. Peterkin noted that Grant also had the "hairiest cabinet." Grant served as president from March 4, 1869, to March 4, 1877. More » Rutherford Hayes. United States Library of Congress's Prints and Photographs division Hayes was the third bearded president. He reportedly wore the longest beard of the five bearded presidents, what some described as Walt Whitman -ish. Hayes served as president from March 4, 1877 to March 4, 1881. More » James Garfield. Brady-Handy Photograph Collection 4. James Garfield Garfield was the fourth bearded president. His beard has been described as being similar to that of Rasputin 's, black with streaks of gray in it. Garfield served as president from March 5, 1881, until September 19, 1881. He died after being assassinated in July of that year. More » Banjamin Harrison. United States Library of Congress's Prints and Photographs division 5. Benjamin Harrison Harrison was the fifth bearded president. He wore a beard the entire four years he was in the White House, from March 4, 1889, to March 4, 1893. He was the last president to wear a beard, one of the more notable elements of a relatively unremarkable tenure in office. Author O'Brien Cormac wrote this of the president in his 2004 book Secret Lives of the U.S. Presidents: What Your Teachers Never Told You About the Men of the White House: "Harrison may not be the most memorable chief executive in American history, but he did, in fact, embody the end of an era: He was the last president to have a beard." More » |
Which record company produced the first gramophone records | Emile Berliner - The History of the Gramophone Emile Berliner - The History of the Gramophone Emile Berliner - The History of the Gramophone Emile Berliner (1851-1929 ) patented the gramophone. Multi-bits/ Stone/ Getty Images Share By Mary Bellis Early attempts to design a consumer sound or music playing gadget began in 1877 when Thomas Edison invented his tin-foil phonograph. The word "phonograph" was Edison's trade name for his device, which played recorded sounds from round cylinders. The sound quality on the phonograph was bad and each recording lasted for one only play. Edison's phonograph was followed by Alexander Graham Bell's graphophone. The graphophone used wax cylinders which could be played many times, however, each cylinder had to be recorded separately making the mass reproduction of the same music or sounds impossible with the graphophone. 1887 - Emile Berliner Invents The Gramophone And Records On November 8 1887, Emile Berliner, a German immigrant working in Washington D.C., patented a successful system of sound recording. Berliner was the first inventor to stop recording on cylinders and start recording on flat disks or records. The first records were made of glass, later zinc, and eventually plastic. continue reading below our video Should I Buy my House or Continue to Rent? A spiral groove with sound information was etched into the flat record. The record was rotated on the gramophone. The "arm" of the gramophone held a needle that read the grooves in the record by vibration and transmitting the information to the gramophone speaker.(See larger view of gramophone ) Berliner's disks (records) were the first sound recordings that could be mass-produced by creating master recordings from which molds were made. From each mold, hundreds of disks were pressed. The Gramophone Company Emile Berliner founded "The Gramophone Company " to mass manufacture his sound disks (records) and the gramophone that played them. To help promote his gramophone system Berliner did two things, he persuaded popular artists to record their music using his system. Two famous artists who signed early on with Berliner's company were Enrico Caruso and Dame Nellie Melba. The second smart marketing move Berliner made came in 1908, when he used Francis Barraud's painting of ' His Master's Voice ' as his company's official trademark. Emile Berliner sold the licensing rights to his patent for the gramophone and method of making records to the Victor Talking Machine Company (RCA) who made the gramophone a successful product in the United States. Berliner continued doing business in other countries. He founded the Berliner Gram-o-phone Company in Montreal, Canada, the Deutsche Grammophon in Germany, and the U.K based Gramophone Co., Ltd. Trademark Question - Who Was Nipper? Berliner's legacy also lives on in his trademark, a picture of a dog listening to his master's voice being played from a gramophone. The dog's name was Nipper. Elridge Johnson Emile Berliner worked on improving the playback machine with Elridge Johnson. Elridge Johnson patented a spring motor for the Berliner gramophone. The motor made the turntable revolve at an even speed and there was no more hand cranking of the gramophone. The trademark His Master's Voice was passed on to Eldridge Johnson by Emile Berliner. Johnson began to print it on his Victor record catalogs and then on the paper labels of the disks. Soon, "His Master's Voice" became one of the best-known trademarks in the world, still in use today. Work on the Telephone and the Microphone (1876-84) In 1876, Emile Berliner invented a microphone used as a telephone speech transmitter. At the U.S. Centennial Exposition, Emile Berliner had seen a Bell Company telephone demonstrated and was inspired to find ways to improve the newly invented telephone. The Bell Telephone Company was impressed with what the inventor came up with and bought Berliner's microphone patent for $50,000. Emile Berliner - Other Inventions |
Who was the first coloured man to appear on The Black and White Minstrel Show | Lenny Henry admits regrets over his appearance on The Black and White Minstrel Show - Mirror Online TV Lenny Henry admits regrets over his appearance on The Black and White Minstrel Show The veteran comedian, 56, appeared on the under-fire show in the 1970s after winning TV talent show, New Faces Share "Political football": Lenny with Ray Lavender and Ray Winbow on The Black and White Minstrel Show Share Get celebs updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email Sir Lenny Henry has told how he was used as a “political football” early on in his showbiz career. The comedian, 56, appeared on The Black and White Minstrel Show in the 70s after winning New Faces. But he now looks back with horror at his involvement in the programme. He said: “I was being used as a political football: the minstrel shows were under fire then for blacking up white people, and it meant they could say, ‘Oh, but we’ve got that black kid from the telly, so it’s all right’.” Sir Lenny told Radio Times that for much of his career he was “the only black guy within five miles”. "Anomalous: Lenny, pictured with his mother in 1975, was one of a few black comedians (Photo: Mirrorpix) He later realised part of his popularity was due to him doing impressions of white characters. He said: “I was only made aware of that afterwards, that strange, anomalous nature of it, that I was black.” He plays his own father in Danny and the Human Zoo, a “fantasy memoir” based on his life as a teenager, which is on BBC1 on Bank Holiday Monday. |
Who was the first person known to have died from the effects of radiation | 10 Famous Incidences of Death by Radiation - Listverse 10 Famous Incidences of Death by Radiation amasimp March 25, 2010 I used to train people how to operate nuclear power plants and my students were always interested in stories about radiation sickness. Radiation poisoning or radiation sickness is a form of damage to organ tissue caused by excessive exposure to ionizing radiation. The term is generally used to refer to acute problems caused by a large dosage of radiation in a short period of time, however it can also refer to cases when somebody has been repeatedly exposed to high doses. Symptoms prior to death can include severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, rapid hair loss, infections, edema, high fever, and coma. This list will look at 10 instances where people have died from effects of radiation exposure and the circumstances surrounding their deaths. 10 Cecil Kelley On December 30, 1958 an accident occurred in the Los Alamos plutonium-processing facility. Cecil Kelley, an experienced chemical operator was working with a large mixing tank. The solution in tank was supposed to be “lean”, typically less than 0.1 grams of plutonium per liter. However, the concentration on that day was actually 200 times higher. When Kelley switched on the stirrer, the liquid in the tank formed a vortex and the plutonium containing layer went critical releasing a huge burst of neutrons and gamma radiation in a pulse that lasted a mere 200 microseconds. Kelley, who had been standing on a foot ladder peering into the tank through a viewing window, fell or was knocked to the floor. Two other operators on duty saw a bright flash and heard a dull thud. Quickly, they rushed to help and found Kelley incoherent and saying only, “I’m burning up! I’m burning up!”. He was rushed to the hospital, semiconscious, retching, vomiting, and hyperventilating. At the hospital, Kelly’s bodily excretions were sufficiently radioactive to give a positive reading on a detector. Two hours after the accident, Kelley’s condition improved as he regained coherence. However, it was soon clear that Kelley would not survive long. Tests showed his bone marrow was destroyed, and the pain in his abdomen became difficult to control despite medication. Kelley died 35 hours after the accident. 9 Harry K. Daghnian, Jr. Harry K. Daghlian, Jr. was an Armenian-American physicist with the Manhattan Project. On August 21, 1945 he was conducting an experiment attempting to build a neutron reflector by manually stacking a series of tungsten carbide bricks around a plutonium core. As he was moving the final block over the assembly, neutron counters alerted Daghlian to the fact that the addition of this brick would render the system supercritical. As he withdrew his hand, he accidentally dropped the brick onto the center of the assembly. The addition of this last brick caused the reaction to go immediately supercritical. Daghlian panicked immediately after dropping the brick and attempted to knock off the brick without success. He was forced to partially disassemble the tungsten carbide pile to halt the reaction causing him to receive a lethal dose of neutron radiation. He died 25 days later. Daghlian was violating safety regulations by working on the assembly late at night and alone in the laboratory. 8 Louis Slotin Louis Slotin was a Canadian physicist and chemist who took part in the Manhattan Project that created the first atomic bombs. He participated in criticality testing of plutonium cores, often referred to as “tickling the dragon’s tail”. On May 21, 1946 Slotin and seven other colleagues performed an experiment that involved the creation of one of the first steps of a fission reaction by placing two half-spheres of beryllium around a plutonium core. Slotin was stabilizing the upper beryllium sphere with his left hand using the blade of a screwdriver to maintain the separation between the two half-spheres in violation of experimental protocol. At 3:20pm the screwdriver slipped causing the upper beryllium sphere to fall creating a prompt critical reaction and a burst of rad |
In which war was the term Fifth Column first used | Fifth column - definition of fifth column by The Free Dictionary Fifth column - definition of fifth column by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/fifth+column Related to fifth column: fifth estate fifth column n. A clandestine subversive organization working within a country to further an invading enemy's military and political aims. [First applied in 1936 to rebel sympathizers inside Madrid when four columns of rebel troops were attacking that city.] fifth col′um·nism (kŏl′əm-nĭz′əm) n. fifth columnist n. fifth column n 1. (Historical Terms) (originally) a group of Falangist sympathizers in Madrid during the Spanish Civil War who were prepared to join the four columns of insurgents marching on the city 2. any group of hostile or subversive infiltrators; an enemy in one's midst fifth columnist n fifth′ col′umn n. 1. a group of people who act traitorously and subversively out of a secret sympathy with an enemy of their country. 2. (originally) Franco sympathizers in Madrid during the Spanish Civil War: the insurgents had four columns marching on Madrid and a “fifth column” of supporters already in the city. fifth′ col′umnist, n. Noun 1. fifth column - a subversive group that supports the enemy and engages in espionage or sabotage; an enemy in your midst social unit , unit - an organization regarded as part of a larger social group; "the coach said the offensive unit did a good job"; "after the battle the soldier had trouble rejoining his unit" fifth columnist , saboteur - a member of a clandestine subversive organization who tries to help a potential invader Translations Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: unit References in periodicals archive ? Defense lawyers claimed that their clients had been defending themselves from "a fifth column that entered the war and played its game in assaulting the Army, to hit the reputation of Tripoli. Rifi: Hezbollah turned into militia, entering Arsal to destroy country This week we particularly welcome Bridge House Mission which supports homeless people in Stockton-on-Tees, Lister Housing Co-operative Ltd in Edinburgh, First Step Trust in London which helps disadvantaged people back to work, Eco-Klean carpet cleaners in Wiltshire, the national body Royal Town Planning Institute, textiles specialist Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd in Manchester, London T-shirt printers Fifth Column Ltd, Hegarty Solicitors in Peterborough and Stamford, Kilpatrick Blane window control specialists in Inverclyde, Scotland, and Witherby marine publishers in Livingstone, Scotland. |
Who was the first wife of Henry V111 | The Tudors - The Six Wives of Henry VIII | HistoryOnTheNet The Tudors The Tudors - The Six Wives of Henry VIII Last Updated: 01/17/2017 - 11:37 For more information on counter-intuitive facts of ancient and medieval history, see Anthony Esolen's The Politically Incorrect Guide to Western Civilization . Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Kathryn Howard, Katherine Parr Divorced, beheaded, died; Divorced beheaded survived This popular rhyme tells of the fate of Henry VIII's six wives Catherine of Aragon - Henry VIII's first wife and mother of Mary I Catherine was the youngest daughter of Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain and she came to England in 1501 at the age of 16 to marry Henry VII's eldest son and heir to the throne, Arthur. By 1527 Henry was having serious doubts about his marriage to Catherine. He believed that he had no sons because God was punishing him for having married his brother's wife. He had found a passage in the Bible that backed this belief. He had also fallen for Anne Boleyn, the daughter of Thomas Boleyn, who had recently returned to England from the French court. Catherine refused to grant Henry a divorce or retire to a convent . Henry therefore began the Reformation in England so that he could divorce Catherine without the Pope 's permission and marry Anne Boleyn. Catherine was divorced by Henry in 1533 and died in 1536. Anne Boleyn - Henry VIII's second wife and mother of Elizabeth. Anne Boleyn was born in 1501. At the age of fourteen she was sent with her sister, Mary, to the French court as a maid to Queen Claude. She returned to England in 1522 and attracted many admirers. Her sister, Mary managed to attract the King's attention and became his mistress. In 1526 Henry asked Anne to become his mistress, but she refused because he was a married man. Henry was determined to win Anne Boleyn and became determined to divorce Catherine and marry Anne. The couple eventually secretly married in 1533 after Anne became pregnant. The King's second marriage was not popular. Many people believed that Anne was a witch and had cast a spell on Henry. When the baby was born in September 1533 Henry was cross that the baby was a girl. She was called Elizabeth. Henry and Anne began arguing. Although Anne became pregnant twice more each time the babies were stillborn. Henry was by now tired of Anne and wanted rid of her. He had no intention of waiting for a divorce so his ministers invented evidence showing that Anne had been unfaithful and had plotted the death of the King. She was found guilty and was executed in May 1536. Jane Seymour - Henry VIII's third wife and mother or Edward VI. Jane Seymour was a quiet shy girl who attracted Henry because she was so different to his first two wives, Catherine and Anne. Henry married Jane Seymour just 11 days after the death of Anne Boleyn. He was 45 years old, Jane was 28. Although Henry became concerned when Jane did not become pregnant immediately, he was delighted when she gave birth to a son, Edward, in October 1538. Henry was very upset when Jane died a month later. On his deathbed, Henry requested to be buried next to Jane. Anne of Cleves, Henry VIII's fourth wife. She was divorced after six months. After the death of Jane, Henry remained single for two years. He had the son that he had wanted for so long and although Edward was weak and sickly, he continued to live. Having broken free from Rome in the 1530s England was isolated from much of Europe and Henry's advisers thought it would be a good idea for him to marry a German princess and make an alliance with the other great Protestant nation in Europe - Germany. Two suitable princesses were chosen and Hans Holbein was sent to paint their portraits. The girls were sisters and daughters of the Duke of Cleves. Henry chose the older daughter, Anne, to be his fourth wife. The 24 year old German Princess arrived in England in December 1539, However, Henry was horrified when he saw her and demanded that his ministers find him a way out of the marriage. Unfortunately for Henry they could |
What was the first ever household detergent (washing powder) | Best Laundry Detergent Reviews – Consumer Reports Persil ProClean Power-Liquid Sensitive Skin Laundry detergent buying guide High-efficiency top-loaders and front-loaders use a lot less water than agitator top-loaders and require low-sudsing detergents--you'll see HE on the detergent label. Most labels say the HE detergent can also be used in agitator top-loaders. With dual-use detergents on the increase it's harder to find detergent meant only for agitator top-loaders.You'll see four in our Ratings, along with dozens of HE and dual-use detergents in liquid, powder,and pod form. Pods are convenient and some we tested are impressive at cleaning, but they're a serious health hazard for young children. From January through November 2015, poison-control centers nationwide received 11,552 reports of children 5 and younger ingesting or inhaling pods, or getting pod contents on their skin or in their eyes, according to the American Association of Poison Control Centers. As early as 2012 Consumer Reports called on manufacturers to make pods safer, and many repsonded posivitely by switching from clear to opague plastic containers and, on some,adding child-resistant latches. But too many children are still getting their hands on pods. Given this continued danger, we have decided not to include pods on our list of recommended detergents. None were impressive enough in the latest tests to make the cut, but some have been in the past. And we strongly urge households where children younger than 6 are ever present to skip pods altogether. See this story for more details. |
Which school was the first to have an old school tie | Private School Uniforms and Dress Codes Private School Uniforms and Dress Codes Private School Uniforms and Dress Codes Why do schools institute dress codes? 2nd graders in their uniforms. Photo © Sam LeVan By Robert Kennedy Updated July 10, 2016. When you think of a dress code or uniform, what comes to mind? Most people will call to mind the stereotypical images we see in media: pressed and proper uniforms at military academies, the navy blazers or sports coats with ties and slacks at boys schools, and the plaid skirts and white shirts with knee socks and dress shoes at girls schools. But is this actually the norm at private schools? Many American private schools trace most of their uniform traditions and dress codes back to their British public school roots. The formal starched collars and tails worn by Eton College boys are world-famous, but they are hardly typical of a normal school uniform these days. Much more common is dress code consisting of the ubiquitous blazer, white shirt, school tie, slacks, socks and black shoes. Dresses, or a blazer and blouse with slacks or skirts are pretty much standard for girls. What is the difference between a uniform and dress code? The very word uniform suggests the raison d'etre for 'unis' as the private school crowd calls them. continue reading below our video 10 Best Universities in the United States It is one specific and standard style of dress that every student wears. The uniformity or sameness implies all sorts of positive things such as expectations, adherence to a standard and the sublimation of self-expression and wealth. It also conjures up negative notions such as a militaristic community and the rigidity of thinking which one attaches to people in uniform. On the other hand, a dress code provides more flexibility and is an attempt to create conformity as opposed to uniformity. In general, a dress code merely enforces a standard of dress which is considered acceptable by those in charge. A dress code will have limitations, but it is not as rigid as a uniform. Why Do Schools Have Uniforms and Dress Codes? As far as I can tell, schools implemented uniforms and dress codes for practical and social reasons. Practically speaking, a standardized uniform allows a child to get by with a minimum of clothing. You have your everyday wear and then a Sunday best outfit for more formal occasions. A uniform is a marvelous equalizer of social status. It matters not whether you are the Earl of Snowdon or John Smith, son of the local green grocer when you don that uniform. Everybody looks the same. Uniformity rules. Now, you and I know that students in any age have their ways of getting around dress code requirements. The slacks have a way of becoming a bit more baggy than the school regulations intended. The shirts tend to hang out below the oversize jacket. Skirts seem to shrink overnight. So, dress codes and uniforms are like anything else: the spirit, as well as the letter of the law, must be adhered to. Not an easy task. Do uniforms improve test scores and enhance discipline? I think it was Long Beach Unified School District back in the '90s which instituted a dress code policy for its students. Proponents of the policy claimed that the dress code created a climate for education which led to improved test scores and better discipline. But, I ask you, how do you quantify such claims? They might be true. But there is no way of proving it. The reality is that private schools create a climate for learning more consistently than public schools do. Uniforms and dress codes are just one part of the formula for success. The real secret to success is consistently enforcing rules and regulations. Hold students accountable and you will see results. What About Teachers' Dress Codes? I will admit to being old-fashioned. I miss a jacket, shirt and tie dress code. Nowadays 'business casual' is de rigeur. To me, it makes no sense to ask students to dress semi-formally with jacket and tie, skirt and blouse and then have their teachers appear without jacket and tie. (My exception to that rule wou |
Which Stratford on Avon brewery is the first to have used the term Keg in the name of one of their products | Flower and Sons Ltd. - Stratford-on-Avon, History, Photographs Some history of Flower and Sons Ltd. Flower's Brewery was founded in 1831 by Edward Fordham Flower. Born in 1805, he was the youngest son of Richard Flower, a brewer, banker, politician and sheep breeder of Marden Hall, near Hertford. The family owned a significant estate but Richard Flower, reportedly despondent and pessimistic with regard to the depressed condition of Britain's agricultural industry following the war with France, decided to sell his property and land and emigrate to America. He assembled a large party of friends and labourers to join his family's move to what was then the frontier region. Edward Flower was 12 when the family was uprooted in 1817. Richard Flower was a key member of a group of pioneers who proposed to establish a small colony within Illinois. After a long and arduous journey the settlers named the colony Albion which, today, is the seat of Edwards County. Richard Flower acquired a large tract of land from the Government, though local inhabitants viewed the 'English Settlement' with some suspicion. Five years earlier the two countries had been at war. The family settled shortly before Illinois became the 21st U.S. state. Allegedly, Richard Flower played an influential role during an 1822 vote in which state residents decided against making slavery legal. Paradoxically, native Americans were obligated to leave the region and move to Iowa, an undertaking enforced by the Black Hawk War of 1832. In helping his father establishing a new home in adversity, Edward Flower's teenage years were no doubt colourful. Through shrewd investment in livestock and agricultural machinery, the Flower's were successful in establishing flourishing farmlands, a key learning experience for the future brewer Edward Flower who became known for his remarkably energetic character. Edward Flower would later recount that, living close to the border of a slave state, the family were "constantly having skirmishes with kidnappers, and protecting free African-American's from capture." His father is credited with frequently assisting them in their escapes by personal and pecuniary aid. Edward Flower became gravelly ill with severe fever and ague when he was 19 years-old. As part of his rehabilitation he returned to England. During his convalescence, which was arguably an elegiacal experience, he determined to remain in the land of his birth. There is however an account which alleges that Edward Flower had to flee America following threats to his life after being involved in an anti-slavery campaign. Formal education had not been a possibility in America so he determined to acquire some learning north of the border at Lanark where he was staying with the family of the late Robert Owen. How Edward came to Warwickshire is not clear. However, in 1827 he married Celina, eldest daughter of John Greaves and Mary Whitehead of Watchbury House, Barford. Edward Flower was now part of a wealthy family but determined to forge his own independence by going into business. His first enterprise as a timber merchant was in partnership with John Cox. However, this venture proved unsuccessful and dented his capital. It was the Duke of Wellington's Government, who had cut the tax on brewery beer, that inspired Edward to enter the brewing industry. He gained experience of brewing through family relatives, the Fordham family, and served a form of apprenticeship at their premises in Ashwell, Hertfordshire. In 1831, with a legacy following his father's death in Illinois, he established his own brewery at Stratford-on-Avon . The premises were erected on land between the Birmingham and Clopton roads. The brewery was served by a canal wharf which facilitated the delivery of materials along with the onward distribution of finished products. The first few years were not without difficulty, particularly through hard lessons learned from poor techniques. However, the introduction of an East India Pale Ale, based on the pale beers produced in Burton-on-Trent , put the br |
Who was the first Lord Protector of England | Oliver Cromwell: Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell Lord Protector In 1649, after the proclamation of the republican Commonwealth, Cromwell led a punitive expedition into Ireland, especially remembered for the massacre of the royalist garrison at Drogheda. He then initiated a policy of systematic dispossession of the Irish, transferring their lands to Protestant proprietors. In 1650 he invaded Scotland and routed the Scottish royalists at Dunbar; later he defeated the Scots and Charles II himself at Worcester (1651) and left the rest of the conquest of Scotland to Gen. George Monck. Cromwell, now virtual dictator of the Commonwealth, dissolved the Rump Parliament in 1653 after it had failed to effect reforms demanded by the army and had sought to perpetuate its power. His attempt to replace it by the Nominated (Barebone's) Parliament (see Barebone, Praise-God ), appointed by himself from nominations of the Independent congregations, resulted in a reckless, hopelessly divided body that was finally forced to dissolve itself. A group of army officers then drew up the constitutional document known as the Instrument of Government (1653), by which Cromwell became lord protector (see Protectorate ). The Parliament of 1654, which was elected under the terms of the same document, wanted to prepare a new constitution and was soon dissolved. After that Cromwell resorted to open military government, dividing England into 11 districts, each administered by a major-general. Another, more amenable Parliament was summoned in 1656, and in 1657 it presented to Cromwell a new constitution known as the Humble Petition and Advice and offered him the crown. He declined the crown but accepted (with some modifications) the Humble Petition, which further increased his power and set up a second legislative chamber. The second session of this same Parliament, however, challenged the new constitution, and Cromwell dissolved it (1658) seven months before his death. Cromwell's foreign policy was governed by the need to expand English trade and prevent the restoration of the Stuarts, and by the desire to build up a Protestant league and enhance the prestige of the English republic. He approved the Navigation Act of 1651, which led to the first (1652–54) of the Dutch Wars , and he pressed the war against Spain (1655–58) as a means of encroaching on Spanish rights of colonization in America. The Dutch war resulted in several important naval victories for the English under Admiral Robert Blake , but the Spanish war, apart from the sinking of a Spanish fleet (also by Blake), brought only Jamaica and imposed a great strain on English finances. Sections in this article: |
Which country was the first to use playing cards | History of playing cards. Cards History Deck Types Did you know first cards were used as money? The first cards have little in common with current ones. However, each period in the history and each country has made them look the way we know today. History of Playing Cards Playing cards first originated in China in the 9th century. It is believed that friends and relatives played a leaf game where the earliest cards were first used. Scholars from China in the 10th and 11th centuries had asserted that several types of card games had existed during the Tang Dynasty in China. The earliest cards in China were known as money cards and were made of four different suits, Strings of coins, coins, myriads of strings and tens of myriads objects. These were represented with numerals between 2 to 9 in the first three suits and for the "tens of myriads" the numbers were from 1 to 9. Scholars believed that these earliest cards might actually have been paper currency which were used as cards as well as the stakes for which the game was played. The first cards that were ever printed were the deck of Chinese domino and the popular Mahjong tiles evolved from these earlier cards too. A Chinese document dating back to the 11th century asserts that domino cards were introduced during the Tang Dynasty. Keep the hassle out of your casino betting at Wild Jack Casino by making payments to the mobile casino with your phone bill . Besides being easy, it's also one of the safest ways to make deposits to the casino because you never have to reveal your private information. From China to India and Europe The Indian playing cards have several common features with the early European cards. The cups, swords and rings that were shown in the hands of the Indian statues in the earliest playing cards have much in common with the earliest Sicilian cards. However, it is not yet clear when and how playing cards were first introduced in Europe. Evidences suggest that playing cards had already been in England in the 13th century, however, the 38th canon of the council of Worcester that mentions about de rege et regina (means the king and the queen) game is now believed to have been chess rather than a card game as it was thought before. A 13th century miniature painting that was made for King Louis II of Naples does show various people playing cards with King which suggests that card games might already have been introduced in Italy at that time. In our time it is hard to recreate online gambling history, but some have their thoughts about it. Egyptian Cards It is possible that the modern day cards might have arrived in Europe from Egypt in late 14th century. The Mamelukes from Egypt are thought to be the ones to introduce cards in Europe. However, by that time cards and card games had already been quite similar to the ones that we know today. The original decks used by the Mameluke had 52 cards that had four suits. The suits in their earlier decks were cups, swords, coins and polo sticks. Each of these suits had ten number cards and three court cards. These cards did not depict people but only names of officers and various designs. |
Who in 1909 became the first man to fly the English Channel | Media Aviation history - Louis Blériot's flight across the English Channel On 25 July 1909, Louis Blériot became the first person to cross the English Channel in a airplane. Fred Marsh, from the Royal Aero Club, explains the importance and the impact of Blériot's historic achievement. The Blériot Type Xl was the most famous and successful of several classic airplanes that emerged during the miraculous summer of 1909, when all of Europe seemed to be taking to the sky. Louis Blériot, a French engineer and manufacturer of automobile head lamps, had first become interested in aeronautics in 1901-2, when he constructed an experimental ornithopter. During the next eight years he moved through a series of ten distinct aircraft designs, only one of which was capable of making a flight of more than ten minutes. His next effort, the Type Xl, primarily designed by engineer Raymond Saulnier, was first flown at Issy-les-Moulineaux on January 23, 1909. During this time, Lord Alfred Northcliffe, owner of the Daily Mail Newspaper in London England, ovffered a prize of 1,000 English Pounds to the first person who would fly across the English Channel. Bleriot achieved immortality on July 25, 1909, when he became the first person ever to fly across the channel, covering the 40 kilometers (32 miles) between Calais Fance and Dover England in 36 minutes, 30 seconds. In the wake of the Channel flight, Blériot received the first of many orders for the Type Xl monoplane. Variants of the original 1909 machine, produced by the Blériot firm, foreign licensees, and enthusiastic amateur builders in Europe and America, were a dominant force in aeronautics before World War I. Our Bleriot Type XI was produced later on and flew on the West Coast. It was restored in the early 1980’s with an 80 hp Continental engine in place of the rare Anzani engine. The Bleriot enjoys only brief hops through the year as its speed and range prevent it from venturing far from its home base. footer.php The Collings Foundation The Collings Foundation is a non-profit, Educational Foundation (501c-3), founded in 1979. The purpose of the Foundation is to organize and support "living history" events that enable Americans to learn more about their heritage through direct participation. Contact Information |
What is the first word in the Wham song Wake Me Up Before You Go Go | WHAM! - WAKE ME UP BEFORE YOU GO-GO LYRICS Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go Lyrics Wham! - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go Lyrics You put the boom-boom into my heart You send my soul sky high when your lovin' starts Jitterbug into my brain Goes a bang-bang-bang 'til my feet do the same But something's bugging you My best friend told me what you did last night Left me sleepin' in my bed I was dreaming, but I should have been with you instead Wake me up before you go-go Don't leave me hanging on like a yo-yo Wake me up before you go-go I don't want to miss it when you hit that high Wake me up before you go-go 'Cause I'm not plannin' on going solo Wake me up before you go-go Take me dancing tonight I wanna hit that high yeah, yeah You take the grey skies out of my way You make the sun shine brighter than Doris Day Turned a bright spark into a flame My beats per minute never been the same 'Cause you're my lady, I'm your fool It makes me crazy when you act so cruel Come on, baby, let's not fight We'll go dancing, everything will be all right Wake me up before you go-go Don't leave me hanging on like a yo-yo Wake me up before you go-go I don't want to miss it when you hit that high Wake me up before you go-go 'Cause I'm not plannin' on going solo Wake me up before you go-go Take me dancing tonight I wanna hit that high yeah, yeah Jitterbug Cuddle up, baby, move in tight We'll go dancing tomorrow night It's cold out there, but it's warm in bed They can dance, we'll stay home instead Jitterbug Wake me up before you go-go Don't leave me hanging on like a yo-yo Wake me up before you go-go I don't want to miss it when you hit that high Wake me up before you go-go 'Cause I'm not plannin' on going solo Wake me up before you go-go Take me dancing tonight Wake me up before you go-go, don't you dare to leave me hanging on like a Yo-yo |
Which card game is also the name of a British racecourse and H.Q. of British horse racing | Dubai ties with British horse racing scene strengthen | The National Dubai ties with British horse racing scene strengthen Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid This has been a busy month for the enduring racing relationship between Dubai and Britain, and the emirate's extensive sponsorship of Future Champions Day at Newmarket on Saturday will cap it all off. There are six stakes races on the seven-race card, the centrepiece of which is the Dubai Dewhurst Stakes for promising juveniles. The Group 1 contest has proved to be a spectacular launch pad for equine talent, no more so than when Frankel secured his first victory at the highest level in the seven-furlong race two seasons ago. Dubai's support of the meeting was increased last season when the emirate's long-standing association with the Dewhurst was extended across the card. Six colts went forward yesterday at the final declaration stage, with the unbeaten Dawn Approach being the main attraction. The presence of the colt underlines the bond between Newmarket Racecourse and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice-President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, who bought a majority share in the son of New Approach from the trainer Jim Bolger this season. Dawn Approach's principal rival is Ashdan, owned by Prince Khalid Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, and the pair will be joined by Leitir Mor, also trained by Bolger, while Aidan O'Brien has George Vancouver and The Ferryman. Charles Hills saddles Funk Soul Brother. Dubai also sponsors the Group 2 Challenge Stakes, while Vision, the Dubai-based magazine, supports both the Group 2 Rockfel Stakes and the Group 1 Middle Park Stakes, which features Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa's Moojaahim. "It goes almost without saying how much we value the continued support and commitment of Dubai to Dubai Future Champions Day," Amy Starkey, the managing director for Newmarket Racecourses, told The National. "By having the name of Dubai so strongly associated with the Future Champions Day brand, it gives even greater prestige and significance to what is already a very important day in the flat racing calendar." The race and meeting as a whole seals a multimillion pound deal made last week between Dubai Media Incorporated and the British-based Racecourse Media Group and Ascot Racecourse to broadcast live pictures of British racing throughout the UAE and the Middle East. The agreement, which begins in 2013, will see the iconic British meetings such as the English Classics, Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood televised on the Dubai Sports Channel, as well as a continued association with the Dubai Racing Channel. The British Champions Series, which packaged up Britain's elite races under the sponsorship of Sheikh Fahad Al Tahni's Qipco Holding last season, will also form a large part of the coverage. That is clearly now looking like a good piece of business. "I'm very thrilled by how it has all gone," Sheikh Fahad said. "We were looking to advertise in Britain and promote Qipco in the UK. The love that the family has for bloodstock is a lot and we thought the series was good value." |
What nationality is singer Kiri-Te Kanawa | Dame Kiri Te Kanawa - Academy of Achievement Dame Kiri Te Kanawa That's been my sort of aim in life, to never miss an opportunity. A Stunning and Lyrical Voice for the Ages Date of Birth March 6, 1944 Kiri Te Kanawa at the age of six in New Zealand. The internationally famed soprano, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, was born Claire Mary Teresa Rawstron in the small New Zealand seaside town of Gisborne, where Captain James Cook first made landfall. Just at the edge of the international date line, it prides itself as the first city in the world to greet the sun. Here, the birth child of a native Maori man and a woman of European extraction was adopted at five weeks of age by a local couple, Tom and Nell Te Kanawa, he also a Maori and she with family ties to the British Isles. The Te Kanawas named their daughter Kiri, the Maori word for bell. She was to be their only child. The family came from modest circumstances: Tom Te Kanawa ran a truck contracting business, while his wife stayed home with Kiri. Some of the soprano’s earliest recollections are of blissfully swimming in the sea with her father and of fishing. On one outing, she nearly drowned when a boat capsized, trapping her underneath, until her father managed to dive down and rescue her. And for almost as long as she can remember, she sang. Her first performances were on a little stage jerry-rigged in the Te Kanawas’ house, complete with a curtain; “the curtains would come back,” she recalled, “and I’d get up and sing.” Without a television in the home, music and singing quickly became the primary entertainment. But although her mom played piano, from early on, Kiri eschewed command performances: “I was rather sort of miffy about it even then. I’d only sing when I felt like it.” Yet where Te Kanawa had a breezy indifference to her own voice, her mother heard something magical: the raw beauty and talent of her dulcet tones. She told her daughter one morning that she had seen a wondrous vision of Kiri singing at London’s Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. Soon, for Te Kanawa’s mother, transforming that vision into a reality became her own life’s dream. But the journey from the languid, peaceful New Zealand coast to top billing in London and New York, and then super-stardom literally around the globe, was a long and arduous one. Te Kanawa says simply that it would take “years and years” to detail how much her parents sacrificed for her, adding with genuine emotion, “the reasons that I’m here today is because of the sacrifice of my parents.” Kiri Te Kanawa with her adoptive parents, Tom and Nell Te Kanawa, at a party in their garden at Blockhouse Bay, New Zealand, one the eve of Kiri’s departure for the opera stages of London in 1966. (Dame Kiri Te Kanawa) Te Kanawa began her remarkable rise in the most ordinary of venues, singing at a local school. From there, she would go on to perform at weddings and funerals. The money she pocketed helped pay for her basic necessities, like clothes, as well as for her singing lessons. By 1956, wanting to do whatever they could for their daughter’s talent, the Te Kanawas had packed up for Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, so Kiri could study with a former opera singer turned nun, Sister Mary Leo, at St. Mary’s College for Girls. The schedule was brutal and the schooling, more often than not, a disaster. Te Kanawa was routinely plucked from class in the middle of her lessons to work on her singing whenever Sister Mary was free, and as a consequence, her grades suffered. Within two years, Te Kanawa was asked to leave St. Mary’s. Undaunted, she enrolled in a business school, where she learned to type and write in shorthand. But she never gave up on her singing. She took a job as a receptionist and then as a telephone operator so she could work at night and study singing during the day. And with pluck and daring, she began to enter competitions. Her breakthrough started in 1960, when she won the Auckland Competition. From there, it was on to voice competitions in Australia. By 1965, she had won most of the South Pacific’s major vocal prizes. Sh |
What was the name of Ethel's dog in Eastenders | BBC NEWS | Entertainment | EastEnders' Ethel dies, aged 94 EastEnders' Ethel dies, aged 94 As Ethel, Franklin was rarely seen without pug dog Willy Gretchen Franklin, known to millions as EastEnders' Ethel Skinner, has died - four days after her 94th birthday. Franklin was an Albert Square fixture from 1985 to 2000, eventually leaving in an euthanasia storyline that saw friend Dot Cotton helping Ethel to die. "I will miss her very much," said actress June Brown, who plays Dot Cotton in the BBC soap. "She always soldiered on, never complaining. "She seemed such an indomitable person you felt she would go on forever." Although her acting career spanned more than 80 years, it was as Ethel that Franklin became a household name. Rarely seen without her pug dog Willy - named after her late husband - she was renowned for her brightly coloured wigs and tea-cosy hats. Fifteen million viewers watched her funeral, though Franklin said she was not one of them. "I won't miss being on the show, but I will miss the salary," she added. |
Which famous doctor was found in Africa by a reporter called Henry Stanley | Henry Morton Stanley - Explorer Said Dr. Livingstone I Presume Henry Morton Stanley Explorer Who Found Livingstone in Africa Henry Morton Stanley. London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images By Robert McNamara Updated September 28, 2015. Henry Morton Stanley was a classic example of a 19th century explorer, and he is best remembered today for his brilliantly casual greeting to a man he had spent months searching for in the wilds of Africa: “Dr. Livingstone, I presume?” The reality of Stanley’s unusual life is at times startling. He was born to a very poor family in Wales, made his way to America, changed his name, and somehow managed to fight on both sides of the Civil War . He found his first calling as a newspaper reporter before becoming known for his African expeditions. Early Life Stanley was born in 1841 as John Rowlands, to an impoverished family in Wales. At the age of five he was sent to a workhouse, a notorious orphanage of the Victorian era . In his teens, Stanley emerged from his difficult childhood with a reasonably good practical education, strong religious feelings, and a fanatical desire to prove himself. To get to America, he took a job as a cabin boy on a ship bound for New Orleans. continue reading below our video 10 Best Universities in the United States After landing in the city at the mouth of the Mississippi River, he found a job working for a cotton trader, and took the man’s last name, Stanley. Early Journalism Career When the American Civil War broke out, Stanley fought on the Confederate side before being captured and eventually joining the Union cause. He wound up serving aboard a U.S. Navy ship and wrote accounts of battles that were published, thus beginning his journalism career. After the war, Stanley got a position writing for the New York Herald, a newspaper founded by James Gordon Bennett. He was dispatched to cover a British military expedition to Abyssinia (present day Ethiopia), and successfully sent back dispatches detailing the conflict. Questions About David Livingstone Fascinated the Public The public held a fascination for a Scottish missionary and explorer named David Livingstone. For many years Livingstone had been leading expeditions into Africa, bringing back information to Britain. In 1866 Livingstone had returned to Africa, intent on finding the source of the Nile, Africa’s longest river. After several years passed with no word from Livingstone, the public began to fear that he had perished. The New York Herald's editor and publisher James Gordon Bennett realized it would be a publishing coup to find Livingstone, and gave the assignment to the intrepid Stanley. Stanley Searched for Livingstone In 1869 Henry Morton Stanley was given the assignment to find Livingstone. He eventually arrived on the east coast of Africa in early 1871, and organized an expedition to head inland. Having no practical experience, he had to rely on the advice and apparent assistance of Arab slave traders. Stanley pushed the men with him brutally, at times whipping the black porters. After enduring illnesses and harrowing conditions, Stanley finally encountered Livingstone at Ujiji, in present day Tanzania, on November 10, 1871. Dr. Livingstone, I Presume? The famous greeting Stanley gave Livingstone, “Dr. Livingstone, I presume?” may have been fabricated after the famous meeting. But it was published in New York City newspapers within a year of the event, and it has gone down in history as a famous quotation. Stanley and Livingstone remained together for a few months in Africa, exploring around the northern banks of Lake Tanganyika. Stanley's Controversial Reputation Stanley succeeded in his assignment of finding Livingstone, yet newspapers in London roundly mocked him when he arrived in England. Some observers ridiculed the idea that Livingstone had been lost and had to be found by a newspaper reporter. Livingstone, despite the criticism, was invited to have lunch with Queen Victoria . And whether or not Livingstone had been lost, Stanley became famous, and remains so to this day, as the man who "fo |
What is the capital of Thailand | Thailand Map / Geography of Thailand / Map of Thailand - Worldatlas.com Print this map A number of Thailand's archaeological sites contain relics indicating the earliest rice cultivation and bronze casting in all of Asia happened here. Heavily influenced by Indian culture, Thailand was at one point ruled by the Khmer Empire, then by various states after its collapse in the 13th century. The origins of the Thai Kingdom first developed and established as an all-powerful monarchy, the kingdom of Ayutthaya, in the mid-14th century. Known as the "Golden age of medicine in Thailand" the Ayutthaya period first came into contact with the western world during the 16th century, when Portuguese ambassador, Duarte Fernandes, arrived in 1511. By the 18th century, trade with the Dutch and French flourished, and Ayutthaya was considered to be the largest city in the world. Over time, Thailand experienced significant problems, and after 400 years of power the Ayutthaya Kingdom was destroyed by invading Burmese armies in 1767. Eventually, the unwanted marauders were expelled, and the country reunified. In 1782, Bangkok was established as the capital of the newly created Chakri dynasty, and under the ruling of King Rama I the Great, Thailand (or Siam as it was known until 1939) became the only Southeast Asian country to successfully prevent colonization by a European power. Thailand at the turn of the 20th century saw a drastic change in their political system, armed forces, schools, and economy. A bloodless revolution in 1932 ended the absolute monarchy and led to a constitutional monarchy. After a military attack by Japan in 1941, Thailand aligned with Japan and passively declared war on Britain and the United States . At the end of World War II, following Japan's defeat, Thailand subsequently became a U.S. ally. Thailand is currently facing armed violence in its three Muslim-majority southernmost provinces, but the country works hard with Malaysia to control the situation and the proliferation of terrorism. Thaksin Shinawatra became head of a provisional government on September 19, 2006, after the parliament was completely dissolved. However, a bloodless coup d’état was launched some weeks later, as Thaksin went off to New York City for a UN meeting, and by December 2007 a civilian government led by the People's Power Party was restored. Thailand's incredible natural beauty, the ruins and relics of its ancient history, and countless attractions, including Phuket Island and the miles and miles of perfect beaches, have transformed this exotic country into one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of Asia . Prev Page 1/2 Next Page See Also |
In which cartoon would you find Officer Dibble | Officer Dibble (Character) Officer Dibble (Character) from "Top Cat" (1961) The content of this page was created by users. It has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff. Overview Officer Charlie Dibble / Official Matute Filmography [Dibble wakes up in a janitor's closet and in his underwear] Officer Dibble : Oh, my head... Hey, what's coming off? My uniform! See more » Update You may correct errors and omissions on this page directly. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process. IMDb Everywhere Find showtimes, watch trailers, browse photos, track your Watchlist and rate your favorite movies and TV shows on your phone or tablet! |
What is the common name for a turf accountant | Turf Accountant | Definition of Turf Accountant by Merriam-Webster First Known Use of turf accountant 1915 Seen and Heard What made you want to look up turf accountant? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible). |
What is the national flower of Wales | National Symbols of Wales | Dragon, Choir, Feathers, Daffodil Search National symbols of Wales National Symbols National symbols of Wales The story of Wales is long and, at times, confusing. That would go some of the way towards explaining why the emblems of Wales include a dragon, a vegetable, a spoon and a funny-shaped ball. The Welsh national flag Welsh Flag It took until 1959 for the Welsh national flag to be officially unfurled for the first time. The significance of the dragon in Welsh culture is believed to date back to Arthurian legend when Merlin had a vision of a red dragon (representing native Britons) fighting a white dragon (the Saxon invaders). The use of green and white refer to the colours of the House of Tudor, the 15th century royal family of Welsh origin. The red dragon won the battle, just in case you were wondering… Welsh male voice choirs The 450-strong South Wales Choral Union of Aberdare is credited as popularising the Welsh male voice choir tradition after winning The National Music Union Brass And Choral Event in consecutive years during the 1870s. Welsh choral singing is instantly recognisable, with different pockets of the choir singing different parts. Traditional bedrocks of the movement include Treorchy and Morriston and the more recent success of Only Men Aloud has ensured that the male voice choir tradition is as popular with audiences as ever. by Howie Mudge In 2007 the distinctive bird of prey was voted the most popular bird among the people of Wales. Less than a century ago there were just two breeding pairs in the country, but the breed’s remarkable recovery means there are over a hundreds to be seen soaring over rural areas of Wales. Several red kite feeding stations also offer visitors the opportunity to get (relatively) up close and personal with these magnificent birds. Prince of Wales’ Feathers Three white feathers are encircled with a coronet, inscribed with the German words Ich Dien (‘I serve’). This is the emblem of the Prince of Wales, the Heir Apparent to the British and Commonwealth crown. Direct historic links with Wales are fairly sketchy. Nonetheless, the Three Feathers are proudly worn on Welsh rugby shirts. The Welsh language Bi-lingual road signs in Powys, Mid Wales The native language of Wales is spoken by three-quarters of a million people – most in Wales, but also in England, the USA, Canada and Argentina. There are few Welsh-only speakers and traditionally, Welsh has been the language of rural Wales; but it is increasingly popular within urban populations. Bilingual road signs and the Welsh language television channel, S4C, are just a couple of examples of the language in common use you’re sure to see on your visit here. The Welsh harp We can make life a little complicated for ourselves from time to time. As if to illustrate this the triple harp has three rows of strings rather than one. The Italians invented this particular instrument of melody during the 17th century, but a 100 years later it was widely known as the Welsh harp. Other varieties of harps are believed to have been played in Wales since the 11th century and gifted exponents of the art, such as Elinor Bennett and Catrin Finch among others, continue to inspire audiences and aspiring musicians. The leek Leeks at Brecon Food Festival, Brecon Beacons This humble root vegetable is cited as a symbol of Wales in William Shakespeare’s Henry V. Historical evidence also exists that the Tudor dynasty issued leeks to be worn by their guards on March 1, known as St David’s Day in honour of the patron saint of Wales. There is also plenty of entertaining folklore and guesswork why the Welsh are inextricably linked with the leek. The 7th century king of Gwynedd, Cadwaladr, is said to have ordered his men into battle wearing them for identification purposes, but whatever the origins, we grow plenty of them and they taste lovely. The Welsh lovespoon A handcrafted gift made of a solid block of wood, the tradition of a male admirer crafting a lovespoon for a young woman indicated to the woman’s family that he was s |
Which bird is the world wide symbol for peace | Bird Spiritual Symbol Jewelry Dove Crow Swallow Bird Jewelry at World Peace Jewelry Who is not attracted to birds as a symbol, especially in jewelry. Birds are believed to mediate between earth and heaven, the physical and spiritual worlds. A bird in flight symbolizes freedom and the spiritual development of the soul. Plus, bird jewelry pendants and charms are simply so beautiful! We offer symbolic bird jewelry in the following: Blue Jay Jewelry: A bird that represents fearless protection. They symbolize determination, assertiveness, intelligence, clarity and vision. Crow Jewelry: crows are an omen of transformation. Like other bird symbols, crows represent protection, spiritual guidance and are a symbol of light Dove Jewelry: Doves, especially the white dove, symbolizes peace. Swallow Jewelry: Swallows (including bluebirds and sparrows) are symbols of love, loyalty, good fortune and returning home safely. |
What do we call a place where leather is prepared | Leather Facts Leather Facts Leather Facts Leather Facts STOP... Before you make that leather furniture purchase, this is a must read "Buying Guide for Leather Furniture" PURE ANILINE Only the finest hides in the world fall in this category. Lovers of truly natural products are particular fond of these leathers. Through the years this type of leather develops a patina which adds to its value as a focal point in any room. Only 5% of the total » world hide supply fall in this category.-Only » A grade meet this criteria. FULL ANILINE Also, some of the finest hides in the world fall in this category. The only difference is a slightly lower selection of hides can be used here. A slight protective finish ( usually micropigments) is applied by roller or in the tannage to give the leather some » servicability SEMI ANILINE / ANILINE PLUS These leathers are processed a little more, first by aniline dying in large drums like the leathers above, but then also finished on top. Spray pigments of color are applied to the tops of the hides to even out the finish and camouflage natural occurring imperfections. These leathers are light resistant and scratch resistant and are easily cleaned. The next 10 - 15% of the world wide hide supply. » B grade hides meet this criteria. CORRECTED GRAIN LEATHER The next 18% of hides fall into this category of leather. These leathers have more processing done like sanding, buffing. embossing and heavily pigmenting, to cover natural imperfections. Insect bites, barbed wire scrapes, horn scratches, etc,are removed to a uniform thickness by sanding before finishing. Top grain leather is from the top 3/64 of an inch or .9 mm to 1.5 mm of the outer grain of the leather hide. See » properties of leather and is the minimum recommended for furniture, not splits as shown in the cuts below. » "C" grade hides meet this criteria. The last 65% of the world hide supply is not suitable for upholstery, instead it is used for clothing, shoes, belts,handbags, industrial, and the automotive industry. TOP GRAIN LEATHER The most confusing term used in the furniture industry is the term " top grain'. It can be a contradiction because it often implies what it is not. "Top grain", is the definition that is generally used when the grain is not genuine: when the real grain is sanded away and an imitation grain is stamped into the leather. When the genuine grain remains, the leather is called, "full grain," or " full top grain, " not simply" top grain." Webster dictionary offers nearly a hundred definitions for the word "top". They include: the highest point,the summit, the best, the upper-surface, the lid, the supreme, the choicest part, the cream, the pick. It also means to excel, to surpass, to dominate or to be superior to the rest. When one hears the term "top grain" it's reasonable to assume it's the best. But, if the real grain is gone, can that be true? If the real grain was removed and replaced by an imitation grain, the result is neither the best nor the uppermost. If you want the best, insist upon leather which retains the entire original grain. Insist upon receiving the full grain. Top grain is generally not the tops! FULL GRAIN LEATHER Just as the grain , texture and markings of wood should reveal the nature of the tree from which it came, leather should display the natural markings and grain characteristics of the animal from which it was taken. The best upholstery leathers are clear,clean, and supple. They are also dyed through with transparent aniline dyes. The full natural grain is retained and they are called "full grain leather." Cheaper leather have the natural or genuine grain sanded away and an imitation grain pressed or embossed into the surface.They are stiff and "boardy" with a heavy coating of pigmentation to cover up imperfections and they look and feel much like plastic. The better the quality of hide or skin, the less it has to be treated. The natural grain variations should be exposed. One should see the "fat wrinkles" and the feel, or hand, should be supple and natural to the touch. So when choos |
What is the name of the aborigine weapon that returns to the thrower | Aboriginal Weapons and Tools Aboriginal Weapons and Tools The Spear and Spear Thrower The favoured weapon of the Aborigines was the spear and spear thrower. The fact that they never adopted the bow and arrow has been debated for a long time. During post-glacial times the bow and arrow were being used in every inhabited part of the world except Australia. A number of reasons for this have been put forward, one of which was that the Aborigines were ultra conservative and incapable of change. This suggestion is now known to be wrong, they did adopt items such as the out-rigger canoe, they obviously saw the advantage over their bark canoes, which were not suitable for fishing at sea. When the dugout canoe was adopted by them, being introduced by the Macassans , it allowed them to fish for dugong and turtle further out to sea. The bow and arrow was assumed to be more efficient than the spear for hunting and fighting, but in Australia this doesn't seem to be the case. It has been suggested that bow and arrow were useful in places like New Guinea where the prey species were not very large. In Australia the animals hunted were often much bigger, several species of kangaroo grow to the height of a man, and their hide would no doubt be tougher than the smaller wallabies hunted in New Guinea. It is not that they don't embrace change, they have been demonstrated to have been doing that since their first arrival in Australia, it is just that they have been very selective in what that take. If they don't see an improvement over something they already have, they reject the item. This characteristic of the Aborigines was commented on by Captain Cook. Captain Cook saw the bow and arrow being used on an island close to the mainland at Cape York, as it was in the Torres Strait islands and New Guinea. But the Aborigines preferred the spear. And it seems they weren't the only ones to think it was a good thing to have. Spears and spear throwers were also appreciated by their neighbours. Cape York was the Switzerland of the prehistoric north, not getting involved in their neighbour's wars, but selling high quality weapons to all. It has been said that the spear and spear thrower were probably Australia's first export item. They had different points for different uses. The 2 main spears traded with the people of the Torres Strait islands were the fishing spear and the fighting spear. The fishing spear had 4 bone barbs. The fighting spear had a barbed bone point. The people of the Torres Strait islands also used them for hunting dugong. Death spear All backed blades were microliths, usually less than 3 cm long, and all appear to have been used for a similar purpose. It has been suggested that their main use was in rows of barbs along the sides of death spears. These spears were deadly weapons, the barbs causing great blood loss in the victim, human in fighting, animal in hunting. It has been said that they usually couldn't be pulled out, needing to be pushed right through the body, which no doubt caused even more damage. The death spears from museum collections have up to 40 barbs attached to grooves in the spear shaft with gum. These barbs are unbacked quartz flakes with no secondary working. Evidence from sites such as Sassafras and Currarong indicates that backed blades gradually disappeared about 2000 years ago, to be replaced increasingly by quartz flakes. It is thought that in earlier times backed blades were used as barbs on death spears, evidence for which is the large numbers of backed blades that have been found, the large numbers suggesting they were used for something other than spear points, with so many being used on death spears this could account for the high numbers found. Spear thrower - woomera or atlatl The antiquity of the spear thrower in Australia was pushed back to at least 40,000 BP (some have dates of 60,000 BP), making it possibly the oldest known use of a spear thrower in t |
How many pieces are on a backgammon board at the start of play | Backgammon FAQ: Basic Rules Backgammon FAQ Q: What is backgammon? Backgammon is a game played by two players, each with fifteen checkers , on a board consisting of 24 narrow triangles called point . The players move their checkers around the board according to rolls of the dice and the first player to get all their checkers off is the winner. The fun comes from hitting and blocking your opponent's checkers to impede their progress. Backgammon is a game of odds and calculation, but it's also a game of patterns and vision. Because it is played with dice, many people think of backgammon as a gambling game. Backgammon is often played for money, but it is certainly not a game of luck. There is a surprising amount of skill in the game. Backgammon is an easy game to learn. It's fast-actioned, and fun to play either face-to-face on a real board or over the Internet. You will spend many enjoyable years learning and improving at this game. "Backgammon is an easy game to play, but not easy to play well." Daniel Murphy "People think the game consists primarily of mathcalculating odds and so forth. That's not true. It's essentially a game of patterns, a visual game, like chess." Paul Magriel "It's a game of skill and luck. When I win I can claim it's due to my good skill. When I lose I can claim it's due to my bad luck." David Forthoffer A backgammon board . Thirty counters or checkers in two colors, fifteen of the same color for each player. A pair of dice numbered from 1 to 6. For convenience, two pairs of dice (one pair for each player) is best. A dice cup , for shaking and rolling the dice. Again, it is better to have two dice cups. A doubling cube for keeping track of the stakes of the game. See Q: How do you set up the board? There are two ways to set up a backgammon board, both really the same. The first illustration shows the setup when you are plaing White and your checkers move counterclockwise around the board. Red's checkers go in the opposite direction. Both players bear off to the right; you at the lower-right, your opponent at the upper-right. The second illustration shows the setup when your checkers move clockwise around the board. Red's checkers go in the opposite direction, and both players bear off to the left. Notice when you bear off to your right, your opponent will be bearing off to their left, and vice versa. Q: Who goes first? To decide who goes first, you and your opponent each roll one die. In the case of a tie, you both roll again. The player who rolls the higher number goes first. That player does not roll the dice again; they play the two numbers just rolled on their first turn. Notice that the player who goes first never has doubles on their first turn because ties on the first roll are always broken. Q: What is a gammon? A backgammon? If you bear off all fifteen of your checkers before your opponent has borne off any of theirs, you win a gammon , or double game. If you bear off all fifteen of your checkers before your opponent has borne off any of theirs and they have one or more checkers in your home board or on the bar, you win a backgammon , or triple game. Q: What are the inner and outer tables? Most backgammon boards fold in half. The two halves of the board are called the inner table and the outer table. The side the inner table is on depends on how you set up the checkers. If you bear your checkers off to the right, then the inner table is on your right; if you bear off to the left, then the inner table is on your left. Your home board and your opponent's home board are both located in the inner table. Q: What is the mid-point? That is the name of the point on your opponent's side of the board where you have a stack of five checkers at the start of the game. It is also called your "13-point" because the checkers on that point are 13 spaces away from being borne off. The opponent's mid-point is your 12-point. [See diagram below.] No, you must play your roll if there is any legal way to do so. If you can't play all of your numbers, you must play as many as you can. So if |
In which type of fabric printing are designs applied in wax | iTextiles - Types of Prints Types of Prints Prints are divided into applied (including blotch and overprint), discharge, resist, and other prints based on the method used to create the design. Flocking (flock print) and burn-out, categories included as aesthetic finishes, are sometimes classified as prints. Applied Prints Prints where a dye or pigment paste is applied to the surface of a fabric are known as applied prints. Block, roller, and screen printing methods are used to create applied prints. Applied prints are the most common; block, roller, and screen printed fabrics are produced by applying dye or pigment paste to a fabric surface. Fabrics printed with dye paste are commonly known as wet prints because water is used for aftertreatments. Fabrics printed with pigment paste, commonly known as pigment prints, require heat to dry and cure the resin binder. Applied prints are produced on white and colored backgrounds. Applied prints with a colored background can be printed as blotch or overprint. Blotch prints are prints that have a background and pattern printed at the same time. White areas are visible at the back where the dye has not penetrated (including the background color). The majority of printed fabrics with a colored background are blotch prints. Overprints are prints where the pattern has been printed on previously dyed material. The fabric back of an overprint fabric has the dyed background color similar to the fabric face. The background color in designs of the overprint fabrics is always lighter, if dyes are used for printing. Pigments are used for printing lighter colored designs on a darker background. Overprint fabrics may cost more as the fabrics are both dyed and printed. The clarity of the pattern on the fabric back of applied prints is dependent on dye/pigment penetration. The pattern may appear similar on the fabric face and back of sheer fabrics with excellent dye penetration. In thicker, tightly constructed fabrics, the design may not be visible at all on the fabric back due to poor dye penetration. Duplex (print on both sides of the fabric) and warp prints (printing of yarns on a warp beam prior to weaving), and foil prints (application of foil instead of dye or pigment) are variations of applied prints. Discharge Prints Prints where the color is removed to create the design are known as discharge prints. Discharge printing is used to create prints that have a background darker than the design. Block, roller, and screen printing methods are used to create discharge prints. The initial step is piece dyeing the fabric using a dye that can be stripped away to create the design. Fabrics made of cotton, rayon, or other cellulosic fibers that have been piece dyed with reactive dyes are often used for discharge printing. To create a simple two-color print, the design area is printed with a print paste containing a chemical that strips or removes color so that the background color is visible. To create a print with additional colors, print paste includes a combination of a chemical (to strip color) and a dye or pigment (to recolor the area where the color was stripped). Only colorants that are not affected by the chemical can be used to recolor the fabric; pigments are often used for this purpose. Care is taken to prevent the stripping chemical from weakening the fibers of the fabric. Resist Prints Prints are created by using techniques to prevent the dye from penetrating through the design area of the fabric. Some of the techniques used to prevent dye penetration are the application of wax/resist paste and tying/folding of fabrics prior to dyeing. Tie-dye, batik, ikat and wax printing methods create resist prints. Wax printing is a mechanized method to create resist prints. In wax prints, two engraved copper rollers with mirror images of the design are used to apply wax on both sides of a fabric prior to dyeing. Prints are created by using techniques to pr |
Who recorded the theme music for the Bond film The Living Daylights | The Living Daylights (soundtrack) | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Living Daylights (soundtrack) Short Story — Film — Soundtrack — Song — Game — Characters The The Living Daylights soundtrack cover The soundtrack for The Living Daylights was composed by veteran Bond composer John Barry and was his last score for a James Bond film. The title song for the film, "The Living Daylights," was recorded by pop group a-ha. a-ha and Barry did not collaborate well, resulting in two versions of the theme song being produced; Barry's orchestral film version can be heard on the soundtrack and the a-ha greatest hits collection Headlines and Deadlines, while a-ha's preferred pop mix of the song can be heard on their 1988 album Stay on These Roads. However, in recent years members of a-ha have expressed their appreciation for Barry's work on their song, claiming that it was he who turned the track into a Bond theme. Two other songs were provided for the film by The Pretenders , who had also originally been considered for the title theme, before the success of Duran Duran's " A View to a Kill " led producers to select a-ha in the hope of repeated chart success. When the soundtrack was remastered on compact disc, eight previously unreleased tracks were added (13-21). Track listing "The Sniper Was A Woman" "Ice Chase" |
What was the first British credit card | Credit card sexism: The woman who couldn't buy a moped - BBC News BBC News Credit card sexism: The woman who couldn't buy a moped By Claire Bates BBC News Magazine 6 July 2016 Close share panel When the first British credit card launched 50 years ago it was mostly used by men In the 1960s and 1970s, women were viewed as a riskier investment by banks and stores Women had to get their father or husband to sign for most loans even if they earned more than them Media captionChristine Edwards describes to her daughter how women were treated by lenders Christine Edwards was 23 when she decided to buy a moped to ride to work. "There was one for sale at a local dealership - one where you pedalled before the engine kicked in. I had saved the 30% deposit and wanted a hire purchase agreement to cover the balance." However, the salesman said Edwards had to get her father's signature to secure the contract. "I explained my parents were divorced and I wasn't in contact with my father but they wouldn't change their minds. They refused to take my mother's signature," she says. Image copyright Alamy, Barclaycard Image caption Shoppers on the Kings Road in Chelsea in 1970 and a Barclaycard Advert from 1973 This was Britain in 1970 - just a generation ago but a world away in its attitude to women. "There was still this mindset that women got certain rights through the relevant man in her life," says Prof Lucy Delap from Cambridge University. "Women had long been in charge of household budgets, but it was the husband who gave his wife the housekeeping money and held the financial power." Women had an increasing amount of purchasing power. In 1951 about 36% of women aged 20 to 64 were in work. By 1971 this had risen to 52%, but women were still considered second-class citizens by lenders. Susan Woolley, from Chester, who earned a third more than her husband, ran into problems. "I wanted to buy a three-piece suite on hire purchase soon after I got married," she says. "But I had to get my husband's signature even though I earned £13 per week while he earned £10 a week. I was extremely annoyed." Image copyright Susan Woolley Image caption Susan Woolley earned more than her husband, but wasn't allowed to sign for a hire purchase While women were fed up with attitudes out of step with reality, few were prepared to take on the conservative culture. "We'd grown up in an environment where poor treatment was accepted," Edwards says. "We were used to it. Don't forget that at this time all the boys earned more than what we did for doing the same job. It wasn't until those wonderful women at Dagenham went on strike that we realised we could do something." Industrial action by women at Ford's Dagenham plant in 1968 led to the Equal Pay Act of 1970. Five years later the Employment Protection Act introduced statutory maternity pay and job reinstatement rights. Yet everyday financial discrimination continued. Image copyright Kath Dawson Image caption Kath Dawson got her first credit card in 1973 - the year Barclays started promoting them to women Kath Dawson, from Bury, says: "We needed a washing machine and I saw an ex-display one in a shop. I went to buy it on hire purchase but I was told my husband had to sign for it. "I had to plead with the staff to allow me to take the paperwork home to get his signature as he worked in a different town. It meant the washing machine was in his name even though I made the payments." She later decided to sign up with the AA in case the car broke down and filled in the form, putting herself as the principal driver. "When the membership cards came through my husband was named as the full member and I was the associate member even though I had paid for it." The credit card, first introduced to the UK by Barclays Bank 50 years ago, represented a break with the past. While it wasn't actively marketed at women for the first five years, a woman didn't require a male guarantor to sign her application. Image copyright Barclaycard Image caption The first Barclaycard was produced in 1966 "I got a credit card when they first came o |
What is the nickname of Coventry City F.C. | SkyBlueUntrust • Coventry City Football Club Division 2: 1966 - 1967 Champions Division 3: 1963 - 1964 Champions Southern Professional Floodlight Cup 1960 Winners Division 4: 1958 - 1959 Runners up Division 3 (South): 1935 - 1936 Champions Division 3 (South) Cup 1936 Winners Birmingham Senior Cup 1911, 1923, 2007 Winners Birmingham Junior Cup 1891, 1892 Winners About Coventry City Football Club Coventry City Football Club has very humble beginnings dating back to October 1883, when a group of workers from Singers Cycle Works in the Hillfields area of the city, headed by William Stanley, set up a works-based football team when their previous club, Coventry Association, folded. Singers FC as they were known struggled to compete in their early years, joining the Birmingham League in 1894 and frequently moving ground, playing at Dowell’s Field, Binley Road (1883-87) and Stoke Road (1887-99). In 1898 the club changed its name to Coventry City F.C., and a year later they moved to a more permanent home in Highfield Road, where they would remain for the next 106 years. Much of the time since has been spent struggling both on and off the pitch. This has included a few relegations (dropping into Southern League Division 2 in 1914, Division 3 in 1925 and even as low as Division 4 in 1958-59) as well as nearly going out of business completely at the outbreak of World War I before being rescued by David Cooke, and officials of the club being found guilty of fixing a match against Bury in 1919/20, their first season in the Football League. But there have been highs along the way. In 1909 the club (which was still largely amateurish at the time) reached the FA Cup quarter-finals. The promotion back to Division 2 in 1936 and looking on course to reach the top flight until World War II stopped them in their tracks is another high point, with the entire Harry Storer-era of the 1930’s being considered a golden age for Coventry City. Clarrie Bourton was the talismanic forward in a free-scoring attacking team, and with 182 goals remains the clubs all-time leading goalscorer. Post-war the club entered the doldrums again and slipped down the leagues, but this ultimately brought about the appointment of the charismatic Jimmy Hill in 1961, who changed the club from top to bottom, and was responsible for the Sky Blue kit and nickname and the famous club song Play Up Sky Blues, based around the Eton Boating Song. As well as this, Hill completely reinvented the matchday experience, bringing in a matchday programme, cheerleaders, half-time entertainment and competitions and numerous other innovations that drew in the crowds and helped the Sky Blues back up the leagues, gaining promotion to the top flight in 1967 with victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in front of the club’s highest attendance (officially 51,455 although it’s widely believed to have been much higher – people were sat on the floodlight pylons and right on the edge of the pitch). When Hill resigned before the start of that first season in the top flight to pursue a media career, fans were shell-shocked and has left every fan every since wondering “What If?” That didn’t stop the club reaching Europe in 1970/71, and Coventry were the only team to beat eventual winners Bayern Munich (including Franz Beckenbauer and Gerd Muller) in the Fairs Cup that year (despite losing heavily on aggregate). The same year also saw Ernie Hunt and Willie Carr’s legendary donkey kick free-kick, which was outlawed after the game and will never be repeated. Coventry were also the first club to have an all-seater stadium in the 1980’s to try and eradicate hooliganism, but the plan backfired when yobs realised the seats made fantastic weapons… But by far the greatest day in Coventry City’s history is May 16 1987 when, managed by John Sillett and club legend George Curtis, the club finally won some silverware, winning the FA Cup 3-2 against Tottenham in what is described as one of the best finals ever seen. David Bennett and a sublime diving header by Keith Houchen twice brought Coventry back on level terms be |
On which island was Napoleon born | Napoleon dies in exile - May 05, 1821 - HISTORY.com Napoleon dies in exile Publisher A+E Networks Napoleon Bonaparte , the former French ruler who once ruled an empire that stretched across Europe, dies as a British prisoner on the remote island of Saint Helena in the southern Atlantic Ocean. The Corsica-born Napoleon, one of the greatest military strategists in history, rapidly rose in the ranks of the French Revolutionary Army during the late 1790s. By 1799, France was at war with most of Europe, and Napoleon returned home from his Egyptian campaign to take over the reigns of the French government and save his nation from collapse. After becoming first consul in February 1800, he reorganized his armies and defeated Austria. In 1802, he established the Napoleonic Code, a new system of French law, and in 1804 was crowned emperor of France in Notre Dame Cathedral. By 1807, Napoleon controlled an empire that stretched from the River Elbe in the north, down through Italy in the south, and from the Pyrenees to the Dalmatian coast. Beginning in 1812, Napoleon began to encounter the first significant defeats of his military career, suffering through a disastrous invasion of Russia, losing Spain to the Duke of Wellington in the Peninsula War, and enduring total defeat against an allied force by 1814. Exiled to the island of Elba, he escaped to France in early 1815 and raised a new Grand Army that enjoyed temporary success before its crushing defeat at Waterloo against an allied force under Wellington on June 18, 1815. Napoleon was subsequently exiled to the island of Saint Helena off the coast of Africa. Six years later, he died, most likely of stomach cancer, and in 1840 his body was returned to Paris, where it was interred in the Hotel des Invalides. Related Videos |
Who had a U.K. number one in the sixties with Massachusetts | 10 best songs written and recorded by the Bee Gees in the 1960s - AXS 10 best songs written and recorded by the Bee Gees in the 1960s By: Rachael Monaco AXS Contributor Jun 29, 2015 2373601 476496 16541761 6 y2015m06d29 59429 TheWhiteCat165 You Tube When younger generations of music listeners hear the name the Bee Gees they automatically think Saturday Night Fever and the disco explosion of the mid to late 1970s. But the Brothers Gibb, highly talented singers and songwriters, created some of the best music to come out of the 1960s. The brothers created pure three-part harmonies that often highlighted Barry’s falsetto and Robin’s clear vibrato. The Bee Gees were inducted into the Rock and Roll Music Hall of Fame in 1997 and with worldwide record sales of over 220 million records they are one of the world’s best-selling music artists of all-time. The Bee Gees Hall of Fame citation reads : “Only Elvis Presley, the Beatles, Michael Jackson, Garth Brooks and Paul McCartney have outsold the Bee Gees”. In 2003 the Bee Gees were presented with the Grammy Legend Award. In 2004, their song “Saturday Night Fever” received the Grammy Hall of Fame Award. At the 2015 Grammy Awards ceremony the Brothers Gibb were given a Lifetime Achievement Award . Sadly, only Barry Gibb was alive to accept the award. Younger brothers, twins Maurice and Robin, had passed away in 2003 and 2012 respectively. The Bee Gees were not just hit makes during the disco era. They spent a lifetime together creating songs that have become the soundtrack of so many lives from the late 1950s all the way through the present day. There are a plethora of hit singles from which to choose, but what are the 10 best songs recorded by the Bee Gees in the 1960s? 10) “ Wine and Women ”: Included on the Bee Gees 1965 debut album The Bee Gee’s Sing and Play 14 Barry Gibb Songs. At the time “Wine and Women” was released Barry was just 19-years-old and twins Robin and Maurice were 16. Recorded at Leedon Records in Australia, the single reached the number 19 spot on the Australian charts. The brothers encouraged fans to buy as many copies of the single as the could thus placing the song in the Top 35, gaining the recognition of disc jockeys and getting airplay. 9) “ Spicks and Specks ”: Written by Barry Gibb and included on the album of the same name, “Spicks and Specks” had its Australian release in September 1966. Still not reaching the charts in the United Kingdom or the United States, “ Spicks and Specks ” grabbed the number four spot on the Go-Set Australian National Top 40 chart. Upon its worldwide 1967 release, “Spicks and Specks” grabbed the number 28 slot on the German charts, peaked at number two in the Netherlands and topped the charts in New Zealand. 8) “ Holiday ”: Robin and Barry Gibb both have songwriting credits for “Holiday” which was included o their 1967 album Bee Gees’ 1st.. The album marked the first time the Bee Gees added a non-family member to their group. Colin Peterson joined the brothers for a short time as a drummer. “ Holiday ” was the Bee Gees introduction to the United States Top 40. The single reached the number 16 spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 12 on the U.S. Cash Box chart. “Holiday” has a haunting melody and Barry and Robin trade off lead vocals on the song. 7) “ I Can’t See Nobody ”: Released as the B-side of “New York Mining Disaster 1941”, many have said that the “soulful voice” that Robin introduced to the Bee Gees sound was an “acquired taste”. Stories of where and who wrote “ I Can’t See Nobody ” vary, but all three brothers have been given songwriting credit at some point. The brothers‘ true ability at harmonization comes through during the final chorus of “I Can’t See Nobody”. 6) “ New York Mining Disaster 1941 ”: Written by Barry and Robin Gibb, the song was included on the 1967 album Bee Gees’ 1st. The song reached the number 15 spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 12 on the U.K . Singles chart. Maurice Gibb once said that the song was “ a total rip-off of the Beatles .” In the United States disc joc |
In criminal slang, what is a dip | Dictionary of criminal slang Dictionary of criminal slang Share Intro The word 'cant' refers to the secret language spoken by professional thieves and beggars. The Canting Academy, or Devils Cabinet Opened, by Richard Head, was first published in 1673. It records the customs, phrases and songs of urban villains and scoundrels, including an early dictionary of criminal slang. The baffling language of the criminal underworld helped pickpockets and cutpurses to communicate with each other in secret. The Canting Academy followed a tradition of books designed to warn the innocent city dweller against rogues, vagabonds, and pickpockets. Here you see the title page, and a page defining a range of words, including Prig-napper (a horse thief), Peeper (a looking glass), or smudge ('one that lies underneath a Bed, to watch an opportunity to rob the house'). A number of the words are still familiar today, such as swag and shoplift. As Pike on the been; Run for it as fast as you can. Peery Fearful Plant your Be careful what you say or speak. whids and stow them As track the Dancers, and pikes with the Peeper: Go up the Stairs, and trip off with the Looking-glass. Peeping Drowsie, or sleepy. Rum-gutlers Canary Wine As Rum-hopper, tip us presently a Bounsing cheat of Rum gutlers; Drawer fill us presently a bottle of best Canary. Rum-dropper A Vintner Rum-glimmar King of the Link-boys Rumboyle A Ward or Watch Rum Gallant Rum-vile London Ruffin The Devil As the Ruffin nap the Cuffin-quer, and let the Harmanbeck trine with his Kinchins about his Colquarron; That is, let the Devil take the Justice, and let the Constable hang with his Children about his neck. Rum boozing Welts A Bunch of Grapes Roger A Cloak-bag Rum-padders The better sort of Highway men. Rum-cully A rich Coxcomb Ratling mumpers Such who only beg at Coaches Romboyl’d Sought after with a Warrant Rum-hopper A Drawer Swag A Shop Smudge One that lies underneath a Bed, to watch an opportunity to rob the house Shop-lift One that filcheth Commodities out of a Shop, under the pretence of cheapning or bying them of the Shop-keeper. Stampers Shoos |
What is the most versatile piece on a chessboard | Life and The Chess Board – Patrick's Blog Life and The Chess Board Standard Don't Trap The Queen Heard a great analogy from a friend the other day pertaining to life and the game of chess. I talk a lot on patrickwurtz.com about taking risks and just going for what you want and this analogy summed it up perfectly and its something that is easy to remember that you can remind yourself of daily, weekly or in specific situations when you just need a push. It goes like this: In the game of chess the idea is to protect the queen. The reason being is that the queen is the most versatile piece on the game board. It can move in any direction, diagonally and as many spaces as it wants. In chess if you lose your Queen your chances of winning the game decrease ten fold. So most conservative and smart chess players keep their Queen surrounded in the back so that it is protected at all times. They only use it and risk losing it once the game is thought to be won. The Queen is yourself in life. You are the most important piece on your life game board and you can move in infinite directions. But you protect yourself by surrounding yourself in your comfort zone and thoughts of doubts. We are afraid to move our piece (ourselves) out into new territory and take risks cause we are scared, don’t want to fail, don’t want to be wrong and don’t want to lose. Move your Queen! Get it out from the protection of whatever and go destroy the game board. We are the most powerful piece on the board it is not worth wasting. |
Which British aircraft manufacturer built the World War Two bomber the Wellington | Vickers Wellington World War Two Bomber to be Restored with Original Czech Markings? - Page 2 of 2 Vickers Wellington World War Two Bomber to be Restored with Original Czech Markings? SHARE: Facebook Twitter The Vickers Wellington The Vickers Wellington was a British twin-engined, long range medium bomber designed in the mid-1930s at Brooklands in Weybridge, Surrey, by Vickers-Armstrongs’ Chief Designer, Rex Pierso. It was widely used as a night bomber in the early years of the Second World War, before being displaced as a bomber by the larger four-engined “heavies” such as the Avro Lancaster. Wellington Mark I aircraft, with the original Vickers turrets, of the RNZAF — anticipating war, the New Zealand government loaned these aircraft and their aircrews to the RAF in August 1939 – Wikipedia The Wellington continued to serve throughout the war in other duties, particularly as an anti-submarine aircraft. It was the only British bomber to be produced for the entire duration of the war, and was still first-line equipment when the war ended. The Wellington was one of two bombers named after Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, the other being the Vickers Wellesley. Role: bomber, anti-submarine aircraft First flight: 15 June 1936 Introduction: October 1938 Produced: 1936–1945 Number built: 11,461 A captured Vickers Wellington Mk.IC (RAF serial L7842) in service with the German Luftwaffe, probably at the test center at Rechlin, circa 1941. Bundesarchiv / Wikipedia There are two complete surviving Vickers Wellingtons preserved in the United Kingdom. Some other substantial parts also survive. Wellington IA serial number N2980 is on display at Brooklands Museum at Brooklands, Surrey. Built at Brooklands and first flown in November 1939, this aircraft took part in the RAF’s daylight bombing raids on Germany early in the Second World War but later lost power during a training flight on 31 December 1940 and ditched in Loch Ness. All the occupants survived except the rear gunner, who was killed when his parachute failed to open. The aircraft was recovered from the bottom of Loch Ness in September 1985 and restored in the late 1980s and 1990s. A new Wellington exhibition around N2980 was officially opened by Robin Holmes (who led the recovery team), Penelope Keith (as trustee of Brooklands Museum), Norman Parker (who worked for Vickers) and Ken Wallis (who flew Wellingtons operationally) on 15 June 2011, the 75th anniversary of the first flight of the type’s effective prototype in 1936. Wellington T.10 serial number MF628 is held by the Royal Air Force Museum.[12] It was delivered to RAF No.18 MU (Maintenance Unit) for storage at RAF Tinwald Downs, Dumfries, as a Wellington B.X, on 11 May 1944. In March 1948 the front gun turret was removed in its conversion to a T.10 for its role as a postwar aircrew trainer; the RAF Museum later refitted the front gun turret in keeping with its original build as a B.X (wartime mark numbers used Roman numerals, Arabic numerals were adopted postwar).In Autumn 2010, this aircraft was taken to the RAF Museum’s site at Cosford for restoration over the next four or five years. Wellingstons at War |
Which lighthouse is 4 miles south west of the Scilly Isles | Lighthouses of Southwest England * Teignmouth (The Den) 1845. Active; focal plane 10 m (33 ft); continuous red light. 6 m (20 ft) round limestone tower with lantern. The tower is unpainted; the lantern is blue plastic or fiberglass. Trabas has a closeup , Chris Allen has a 2011 photo , Brian Sexton has a good photo , Huelse has a historic postcard view , and Google has a street view and a satellite view . The lighthouse also functions as the front light of a range; the rear light is mounted on a tall black mast in front of the Lynton Hotel. This historic lighthouse was built by the Teignmouth Harbour Commission and has remained under their control ever since. Devon Heritage has a brief article describing its construction. Located on the beachfront at Den Point in Teignmouth. Site open, tower closed. Operator: Teignmouth Harbour Commission . ARLHS ENG-153; Admiralty A0262; NGA 0392. * [Phillip Lucette Beacon] Date unknown. Active; focal plane 4 m (13 ft); red light, occulting once every 6 s. 4 m (13 ft) stone column. Trabas has a photo , Lighthouse Explorer has Tony Denton's photo , and Bing has a satellite view . Not a lighthouse, but obviously a venerable beacon. Located on a submerged training wall (breakwater) on the south side of the entrance to the Teign, off Marine Parade in Shaldon. Site open, tower closed. Operator: Teignmouth Harbour Commission . Admiralty A0263; NGA 0400. Torbay Lighthouses * Berry Head 1906. Active; focal plane 58 m (191 ft); two white flashes, separated by 2.5 s, every 15 s. 4.5 m (15 ft) round cylindrical lantern attached to a 1-story square equipment building. Buildings painted white. Coast Guard and signal stations are nearby. A photo by Robin Lucas is at right, Photographer's Resource has a fine page with many photos, Trabas has an excellent closeup by Klaus Kern, Gordon McKinlay also has a good closeup , and Marinas.com has aerial photos . The light station actually faces northeast rather than south, as can be seen in a Google satellite view . In Huelse's historic postcard view , the light is flanked by acetylene tanks that formerly supplied fuel for the light. Celebrated as England's smallest lighthouse (it looks more like 3 m (10 ft) in photos), this is nonetheless considered a major light. Originally, the rotating light was powered by weights that descended into an underground shaft 45 m (148 ft) long. Located at the end of Gillard Road in Brixham, marking the south entrance to Tor Bay. Site open, tower closed. Operator/site manager: Trinity House. ARLHS ENG-007; Admiralty A0244; NGA 0344. Berry Head Light, Brixham, May 2005 Geograph Creative Commons photo by Robin Lucas South Hams District (Dartmouth Area) Lighthouses * [Kingswear Daymark] 1864. Inactive daybeacon. 25 m (82 ft) octagonal pyramidal hollow granite tower with a gracefully arched base, open underneath. Tony Walker has a nice 2009 photo , Wendy Emlyn has a good photo , and Google has a satellite view . This unusual tower is well maintained as a daybeacon and as a historical monument. Located at an elevation of about 145 m (475 ft) and about 700 m (0.44 mi) from the coast on the east side of the entrance to the Dart estuary. Accessible by road. Site open, and visitors can walk under the tower. Owner/site manager: Dart Harbour and Navigation Authority . **** Start Point 1836 (James Walker). Active; focal plane 62 m (203 ft); three white flashes every 10 s. In addition, a continuous red light is shown northeastward over the Skerries Bank from a window of the tower (focal plane 55 m (180 ft)). 28 m (92 ft) round cylindrical masonry tower attached to a keeper's house; buildings painted white. Fog horn (blast every 60 s). Three assistant keeper's cottage |
What is the collective noun for tigers | <collective nouns> group of tigers? | WordReference Forums <collective nouns> group of tigers? I can say a school of dolphins, a pack of wolves/dogs, a herd of oxen,etc, how to say: A groups of tigers is called a streak. http://http://www.andymcdermott.com/tiger_facts.htm China Chinese Thanks, rhiannonhelen , for your prompt answer! Unfortunately ,I couldn't open the link you offered.But I will wait . Beijing China Chinese Aer1018, so I can say either A GROUP OT TIGERS or A STREAK OF TIGERS, is that what your meant? Central California English - USA I was intrigued by the fact that Rhiannon said, "an ambush of tigers", and aer1018 said, "a streak of tigers". I found this site which indicates that either may be used. Fatbaby, hopefully this link will work. USA American English No, I didn't mean to confuse you. I just said a group of tigers because the tigers are all together in a group. The specific name for the "group" is a streak or ambush like lablady pointed out. Beijing China Chinese Thanks you guys very much! little surprised to see using STREAK or AMBUSH to describe a group of tigers, even after checking my Collins Cobuild dictionary ,I didn't find such usages. I wouldn't know it without your help. Eigenfunction Senior Member England - English As with most collective nouns, streak and ambush are imaginative and great fun, but not often used or widely known. For most creatures/objects people will generally stick to a few well known collective nouns: group - most things pack - animals that hunt in groups (lions, wolves, hyenas…) school - fish …and maybe some others that I can't think of at the moment. Beijing China Chinese Thanks,Ef, that is a great help also.I always have trouble to remember those collective nouns,I mean the appropriate collocations. English is actually as difficulty as my Chinese, in my eyes off course.So many usages and variations. Los Angeles English, U.S. Fatbaby, you should know that the average English speaker (or at least the average American English speaker) would have no idea that "a streak of tigers" is the proper way to say it. We would say "a group" or "a bunch," or something generic like that. The same is true of most of the words that describe groups of animals. Some people may know that it's "a pride of lions" or "a school of fish" or a "pod of whales," but when it comes to other animals, the vast majority of us have no idea what the proper collective noun is. Still, if you want to learn more about the arcane names for groups of animals, there's a book on the subject called "An Exaltation of Larks," by James Lipton. James Lipton is also known in the U.S. as the host of a television show called "Inside the Actor's Studio," in which he interviews famous actors about their craft. Eigenfunction Senior Member England - English there are an enormous number of fanciful collective nouns which only refer to one species and which nobody uses. However, there are a smaller number of collective nouns which we do use (see my previous post), which sometimes seem to follow fairly logical rules, but with some exceptions. For example flock is usually used for birds, but we also say 'a flock of sheep'. Also, for some flightless birds flock sounds a little odd. A flock of ostriches? 1. If in doubt, call it a group. 2. If you can learn flock, pack, school and herd, it will make for much more natural sounding English. (you can probably forget pod unless you talk a lot about whales) EDIT: a swarm of most types of insect is a common one too Actually, there is a rather interesting story about the collective noun for a group of baboons: The collective noun for baboons is commonly troop or congress, although flange is also becoming common. This unusual term originates from a Not the Nine O'Clock News comedy sketch entitled "Gerald The Intelligent Gorilla" where it was used for comic effect Click to expand... EDIT: a swarm of most types of insect is a common one too Click to expand... |
What colour does verdant mean | Verdant | Definition of Verdant by Merriam-Webster 5 Better Ways to Say 'Green' Did You Know? English speakers have been using "verdant" as a ripe synonym of "green" since the late 16th century, and as a descriptive term for inexperienced or naive people since the 1820s. (By contrast, the more experienced "green" has colored our language since well before the 12th century, and was first applied to inexperienced people in the 1540s.) "Verdant" is derived from the Old French word for "green," vert, which in turn is from Latin virērē, meaning "to be green." Today, "vert" is used in English as a word for green forest vegetation and the heraldic color green. Another descendant of "virere" is the adjective virescent, meaning "beginning to be green." Origin and Etymology of verdant contracted from Medieval French verdoyant, from present participle of verdoyer “to be green, turn green,” going back to Old French verdoier, from verd, vert “green” (going back to Latin viridis, from a base *wir-, whence virēre “to show green growth, be green” of uncertain origin) + -oier, factitive verb suffix, going back to Latin -idiāre, originally representing variant pronunciation (or spelling variant) of -izāre -ize ◆Latin viridis and virēre have been linked to Lithuanian visti “to multiply, breed,” veisti “to breed, rear,” as well as to Old English wīse “sprout, stalk,” Old High German wisa “meadow,” though the semantic connections are vague enough to make this a very tenuous hypothesis. First Known Use: 1581 |
What is the slang term for a criminal who specialises in safe cracking | What is a “Boxman?” | E. Cooper Ostresh What is a “Boxman?” Author of "The Boxman" What is a “Boxman?” Boxman, Yegg, Peterman, these are all street slang terms for a safe cracker. The plucky safe cracker, sneaking into a bank and opening the vault armed with only deft fingers and a good pair of stethoscopes, has been a staple crime fiction since O. Henry immortalized the character of Jimmy Valentine. Jimmy was a classic American anti-hero. He lived a life of crime but under his rough exterior he had a heart of gold. That characterization of the safe cracker has pervaded for over a hundred years. Literary and cinematic representations of the safe cracker have slowly evolved over the years but what remains constant is a desire to portray the clever yegg as a protagonist. Why do we love stories about safe crackers? Perhaps because opening a safe is a crime that doesn’t physically hurt anyone, maybe it is because we all want to win the lottery, or perhaps it is that everyone wants to be a little bad some of the time. There is probably no single answer. What is true is that writers and Hollywood have historically taken great liberties with the reality of breaking into safes. While the characters are interesting, often the stories become little more than fantasy because of the far fetched methods the thieves use to sneak past security systems and open the safe. I always found that disappointing because the “How” is often just as interesting as the “Why.” “The Boxman,” is a new novel that portrays a safecracker in a more believable light. In addition to highlighting the gripping and realistic tale of “The Boxman,” this website will also give people a chance to read about the history of safe cracking and even try your hand at planning your own heist. Enjoy your stay here. Soon we will have plenty of posts to explore for anyone interested in the history and reality of safe cracking. Share this: |
Who was the first female presenter of Desert Island Discs | BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs - Presenters Desert Island Discs Presenters Roy Plomley Roy Plomley, the programme's creator, presented the programme for 43 years. Starting out as a stage and film actor, he began working in radio in 1936 as an announcer on Radio Normandy. Following a stint with International Radio, broadcasting from Paris and London, he began to freelance for the BBC in 1940. Although he also wrote plays, and presented other programmes such as One Minute, Please, he will be forever associated with Desert Island Discs. He wrote several books about the programme: Desert Island Discs (1975), Desert Island Picks (1982) and Desert Island Lists (1984, with his producer then, Derek Drescher). Michael Parkinson Michael Parkinson was asked to take the chair following Roy Plomley's death in May 1985. His first castaway, on 5th January 1986, was the film director Alan Parker. Parkinson, widely celebrated for his successful TV chat-show, had already himself appeared as a castaway on 19th Feb 1972. Between 1986 and 1988, he presented nearly 100 programmes but by the end of 1987 he'd decided to move on. On 13th March 1988 he interviewed his final castaway - athlete Brendan Foster Sue Lawley Sue Lawley was well-known as a TV reporter, newsreader and presenter & had appeared as a castaway on 8th November 1987, interviewed by Michael Parkinson. Her first guest was Lord Hailsham (Quintin Hogg), who was castaway on 27th March 1988. Describing the role as “one of the best jobs in broadcasting”, Sue went on to interview a further 771 people from all aspects of public life including politics, entertainment, science and sport. On 27th August 2006, her final castaway was the actress Dame Joan Plowright, Sir Laurence Olivier’s widow. Kirsty Young Journalist and broadcaster Kirsty Young opened her tenure as presenter by interviewing the illustrator Quentin Blake on 1st October 2006. Among her guests have been musicians Morrissey, Sir Tom Jones, Alice Cooper, and Barry Manilow, politicians Nick Clegg, Alex Salmond and Alan Johnson, actors Sir Michael Caine, Kathy Burke and June Spencer. In addition to Desert Island Discs, since 2008 she has been the presenter of Crimewatch on BBC One and has also presented the documentary series The British Family and The British at Work. Other Desert Island Discs presenters Two other people have presented editions of Desert Island Discs - Leslie Perowne, Head of Popular Record Programmes at the BBC, who interviewed Roy Plomley the first time he appeared as a castaway in May 1942. On the second occasion Plomley was castaway, in May 1958, he was interviewed by Eamonn Andrews. Strictly speaking, therefore, six people have presented Desert Island Discs over its sixty years, although only Roy Plomley, Michael Parkinson, Sue Lawley and Kirsty Young can genuinely be called 'Desert Island Discs presenters' in the accepted sense. |
Which Japanese car manufacturer made the Cherry | Car History 4U - History of Japanese Motor Car / Automobile Manufacturers History of Japanese Motor Car / Automobile Manufacturers 8.11 Japan 8.11.1. The First Cars In 1898 a French Panhard-Levassor car is believed to be the first car introduced into Japan. A sketch drawn by Georges Ferdinand Bigot, who witnessed the car being driven by a French trader on 2 February, exists. The ten-seater, 25 hp steam-powered, Yamaba is possibly the first car made in Japan. It was built in 1904 by Torao Yamaba to transport his large family. One report indicates that a total of four Yamaba cars were made. In 1907 the Automobile Trading Company produced a 1.85 litre, petrol powered, car called the Takuri. Twelve were made. Between about 1910 and 1911 the Kunisue Automobile Works produced a 2 cylinder, 5hp Tourer car. How many? A 4 cylinder 16 hp luxury sedan was produced jointly by Kunisue and the Tokyo Motor Vehicle Works between 1911 and 1912. Not more than 50 were made. Was the car called the “Tokyo”? What cc? A prototype car was produced by the Otha Company in 1922. Production models were produced between 1934 and1957. Models include the 736 cc Phaeton and the 23 hp, 903 cc, Otha P.A. How many of each were produced? Info on any others models required. Between 1924 and 1927 the Otomo car was produced by Junya Tokowawa. The car was powered by an air cooled 944 cc engine. How many, what hp? 8.11.2. Daihatsu The Daihatsu Motor Company came into being in 1951. The company was originally called the Hatsudoki Seizo Company which was founded in 1907 and initially produced internal combustion engines. In 1930 the company produced a three-wheeled trike. The first car, a three-wheeled car called the “Bee”, was built by Daihatsu in 1958. Cooperation with Toyota started in 1967, with Toyota taking a controlling interest in 1999. Between 1963 and 1970 the company produced about 120,000 Compagno models, including a 41 hp 797 cc sedan (1963-67), the Spider 800 cabriolet/convertible (1965-67) and a 55 hp 958 cc sedan & convertible (1965-70). The company started production of the Charade model in 1977. Four generations of this model were produced; the 50 hp 993 cc G10 (1977-83), the three-cylinder 1 litre G11 (1983-87), the G100 (1987-1994) and the G200 (1994-2000), including a 1.5 litre sedan version. How many Charade cars were produced? 8.11.3. Datsun In 1911 Masujiro Hasimoto, with the help of three investors (the first initials of their family names were D.A.T.), formed the Kwaishinsha Motor Car Works. Note: In Japanese DAT (Datto) means “running hare” or “hare in flight”. By 1912 he had built an experimental car which was followed in March 1914 by a prototype for the 4-cylinder 2,000 cc DAT 31; a model that was produced in 1915. Did production of the 31 cease in 1916? The five-seater, 15 hp (11kW) 4-cylinder 2,300 cc, DAT 41 model was launched in 1916 and remained in production until 1925. Was a 20 hp version also available? How many made? The 31 and 41 models were hand made; only the magneto, wheels and tyres were not made in Japan. The name was changed to Kwaishinsha Motorcar Company in 1918, and then, in 1925, to DAT Motorcar Co. Note: One report states that Kwaishinsha Motors changed their name in 1917 to DAT Motor Vehicle Co. In 1923, the year the big earthquake struck Japan, the company produced the Type 51 Torpedo model. Were they made until 1926? How many? What engine size, etc? Car production ceased in 1926 when the DAT Motorcar Company merged with Jitsuyo Jidosha Seizo to form the DAT Automobile Manufacturing Company. See Section 8.11.6 (Jitsuyo Jidosha Seizo). Note: Jitsuyo Jidosha Co., Ltd. was established in 1919 to manufacture cars designed by the American engineer William Gorham. In 1931 the DAT Company built a two-seater car, the Type 10, which was smaller than their previous Type 51 Torpedo model, calling it “Datson” (son of DAT). It had a 495cc 10hp 4 cylinder engine. A four-seater version, the Type 11, was also produced in 1931. How many Type 10 and 11 models were made and between which dat |
What is the state capital of Idaho | Idaho: Map, History, Population, Facts, Capitol, Flag, Tree, Geography, Symbols Map of Idaho The region was explored by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in 1805–1806. It was then a part of the Oregon country, held jointly by the United States and Great Britain. Boundary disputes with Great Britain were settled by the Oregon Treaty in 1846, and the first permanent U.S. settlement in Idaho was established by the Mormons at Franklin in 1860. After gold was discovered at Orofino Creek in 1860, prospectors swarmed into the territory, but they left little more than a number of ghost towns. In the 1870s, growing white occupation of Indian lands led to a series of battles between U.S. forces and the Nez Percé , Bannock , and Sheepeater tribes. Mining and lumbering have been important for years. Idaho ranks high among the states in silver, antimony, lead, cobalt, garnet, phosphate rock, vanadium, zinc, and mercury. Agriculture is a major industry: The state produces about one fourth of the nation's potato crop, as well as wheat, apples, corn, barley, sugar beets, and hops. The 1990s saw a remarkable growth in the high technology industries, concentrated in the metropolitan Boise area. With the growth of winter sports, tourism now outranks other industries in revenue. Idaho's many streams and lakes provide fishing, camping, and boating sites. The nation's largest elk herds draw hunters from all over the world, and the famed Sun Valley resort attracts thousands of visitors to its swimming, golfing, and skiing facilities. Points of interest are the Craters of the Moon National Monument ; Nez Percé National Historic Park, which includes many sites visited by Lewis and Clark; and the State Historical Museum in Boise . Other attractions are the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area south of Boise , Hells Canyon on the Idaho-Oregon border, and the Sawtooth National Recreation Area in south-central Idaho. See more on Idaho: Selected famous natives and residents: Joe Albertson grocery chain founder; Cecil Andrus governor; |
Which British motor cycle manufacturer made the Dragonfly | 1000+ images about DOUGLAS Motorcycle on Pinterest | Vintage, The black and Passion 1926 Douglas Motorcycle – In the 1920s Douglas built the first disc brakes, and had a Royal Warrant for the supply of motorcycles to the Princes, Albert and Henry. See More |
Which champion boxer appeared in the third of the Crocodile Dundee films | Boxing: McCrory turns his hand to screenwriting | Sport | The Guardian Share on Messenger Close Some dates, for whatever reason, are etched indelibly into any sportsman's memory. In Glenn McCrory's case it is June 3 1989, the day he became the International Boxing Federation world cruiserweight champion. Not only was he the first boxing world champion ever to come out of the north-east, he also enjoyed his greatest moment as a fighter in a leisure centre in Stanley, Co Durham, little more than a mile away from the house in which he was born and only 200 yards away from his home at the time. But it was not the announcement of the judges' verdicts, telling him that he had out-pointed the Kenyan Patrick Lamumba, that provides the most vivid image for McCrory more than 14 years later, a time in which he has become one of the most respected commentators the sport has known, working alongside Ian Darke for BSkyB. Nor was it the sight of his delirious fans, many of whom he knew personally, celebrating his victory. The sweetest moment of all came later in the privacy of his changing room. "My little brother David was brought into the room in a wheelchair. He had some sort of muscular dystrophy and my mother was having to care for him constantly. I didn't think he would have been able to be there. What I didn't know was that the police had brought him to the fight and he had been able to watch. I find it hard to describe how happy I was when he came in. I loved him so very much," says McCrory, tears welling in his eyes. David had been fostered by the McCrory family when he was seven years old, a boy, Glenn remembers, who always had a smile on his face. He was small, unlike the strapping young McCrory boys, and walked with a slight limp. "I think that may have been what attracted my mother to him. There were already six children in the house, aged between two and 12, but he was loved like one of the family. He didn't walk too well and I can remember carrying him to school on my back. Little did we know he was ill. "Slowly David got worse and when he was 15 the doctors told us what the problem was. And that he was dying. We couldn't believe it and I remember then that my mother started letting him call her 'Mum'. Before then she had said: 'Call me Auntie Gloria because I'm not your real mum.' But hearing what the doctors said changed all that. It was the most poignant moment I had known." Now Carrying David, Glenn McCrory's story of growing up with his handicapped brother, is to be made into a feature film and, remarkably to those who might believe all boxers are intellectually impaired, but less so to those who know McCrory well, the former champion is writing the screenplay. "We tried to make it into a play, using other writers. But, to be honest, I did not have the money to do it. And after a while I thought, why use other people to tell my story when I am the one who can remember it all so clearly?" he says. His synopsis for the film has been accepted by Ipso Facto - the company that will shortly release School for Seduction starring Kelly Brooke - and work on Carrying David will begin in the New Year. "I suppose I was shocked because they instantly told me that they wanted to do it and they wanted me to write it. My school career was not exactly terrific, academically. But it is almost as if David is still with me, helping me get it right." David died when he was 29, eight years ago, but many years after doctors had effectively given up hope. But McCrory speaks of him with a passion that is undimmed. "He was my strength and the strength for all the family. He had this slow death sentence hanging over him but always had a smile. He was told he could never do certain things, because of his handicap, and I could relate to that. I wanted to be Muhammad Ali and be the best in the world and people used to say I would never make it. But he would never give up and it was inspiring. The whole point of my film is who was carrying who? Did I carry him or vice versa? He got so much out of everything I did but I couldn't have done it witho |
Name the group, Alex Turner, Jamie Cook, Andy Nicholson and Matt Helder | Arctic Monkeys Profile - Lyrics On Demand Arctic Monkeys Profile Genre: Indie Rock, post-punk revival Formed: In High Green, Sheffield (England 2002) Debut Album: "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not" (January 23 2006) Breakthrough Single: "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor" (2005) Did You Know: First gig on June 13th 2003 at The Grapes in Sheffield city-centre Peter Crouch's robo dance is based on the Arctic Monkeys song "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor" "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not" is the fastest selling debut album in UK chart history ( Click on button to post an update to this information ) |
Which famous outlaw was captured at the siege of Glenrowan Farm and later hanged | Glenrowan| Official Travel and Tourism Website | Heritage Siege Precinct Ned Kelly's Last Stand Glenrowan is a tangible link with one of Australia's most infamous historical figures, Ned Kelly. He is part of the nation's mythology, repeatedly re-emerging through Australia's art, literature and music. Dressed in a helmet and suit of armour made of ploughs, Kelly made his famous last stand on 28 June 1880 at Glenrowan following a siege between his gang and Melbourne troopers. Visitors to the Glenrowan Heritage Precinct can see the key sites of the final siege and Kelly conflict. Glenrowan Heritage Precinct was included in the National Heritage List on 5 July 2005. The Glenrowan Heritage Precinct is the area of central Glenrowan which is associated with the notorious siege leading up to the capture of Ned Kelly and the deaths of his other gang members Joe Byrne, Dan Kelly and Steve Hart in June 1880. The precinct is divided by the railway line and the railway station which played a pivotal part in the drama. North of the railway line in what is now known as Siege Street is the site of Jones's Glenrowan Inn where the bushrangers held out. Further north and east is the place where Ned was finally captured. To the south of the railway line is the site of the former McDonnell's Hotel where the Kelly sympathisers gathered. After two years of outlawry in the North East of Victoria, Kelly and his gang planned to ambush and derail a police train. This action is said to have been planned as a precursor to a general uprising in the north east. In the event the police took longer than anticipated to arrive, resulting in the gang taking many captives in the town. Eventually, in the early hours of 28 June 1880, the police were warned of the gang's presence and surrounded the Glenrowan Inn. After a fierce night time gun battle which resulted in the wounding and capture of Ned Kelly early after daybreak, the police set fire to the inn in the afternoon and burnt it to the ground sealing the fate of the other outlaws inside. Ned Kelly was later tried in Melbourne and hanged on 11 November 1880 for the murder of police at Stringybark Creek in 1878. Since the siege, the town of Glenrowan has developed but the topography of the siege site remains largely unaltered and is quite capable of interpretation today. Pick up a copy of the Glenrowan Town Map from the Glenrowan Bakehouse which outlines a self-guided walk around the Heritage Siege Precinct. Why is it significant? The Glenrowan Heritage Precinct is historically significant as the place most intimately connected with the legend that surrounds Ned Kelly, among the most well known of Australian historical figures. In a similar way the Eureka Historical Precinct (H1874) invokes the history of another rebellion against authority. The small town of Glenrowan was central to the history of the Kelly gang. The members lived in the district and spent much time there among a population generally sympathetic to the outlaws. The plan for a final showdown with police by derailing a train was a feasible if reckless plan that suited itself to the topography of the town where the railway line between Benalla and Wangaratta makes a sweeping curve on a steep embankment. The siege, the police cordon, the capture of Ned and the burning of the Glenrowan Inn are firmly implanted in Australian folklore and are directly related to this physical place. Significant fabric remaining from the event are the Stationmaster's house (relocated to 16 Siege Street from its original site) and the railway platform (the current station building is a recent remodelling). Many of the mature trees existed at the time of the siege and one group, the 'Kelly copse' where Ned tethered his horse, is of particular note.The stump and logwhere he was captured are no longer visible but remnants of the stump may exist below ground. The Glenrowan Heritage Precinct is archaeologically significant for its potential to reveal artefacts from the siege event. A large volume of ammunition was expended and there is a tradition of discovery of spe |
What meat product appears in Punch and Judy | Jonathan Bowden, "The Real Meaning of Punch and Judy" | Counter-Currents Publishing To listen in a player, click here . To download the mp3, right-click here and choose “save target as.” To subscribe to our podcasts, click here . Editor’s Note: The following text is a transcript by V. of a lecture by Jonathan Bowden given at the 24th New Right meeting in London on November 21, 2009. After a highly entertaining discussion of Punch and Judy, Bowden segues into some profound comments on political rhetoric and the relationship of high and low culture. If you have any corrections or if you can gloss the passages marked as unintelligible, please contact me at [email protected] or simply post them as comments below. I’d like to talk about the English/Anglo-Italian tradition of Punch and Judy. Now, I saw Punch and Judy first when I was about four years old and almost everyone in Britain has seen it at some time or other. The first thing that strikes you about it is its color and its vigor and its moral/amoral violence. If you remember, it used to be down at the seaside pretty much, but it’s now gone indoors as a sort of under-fives form of entertainment. Now, the man that does Punch and Judy is called a Professor, and in working class or popular diction it’s widely known that anyone who’s bright about a particular issue or could be said to be informed about it is called a professor. So, anyone who talks with some degree of loquacity about anything “Eh, you’re a professor, mate!” and that sort of thing. That comes from Punch and Judy, the idea that the man who is in charge is the Professor. The Professor is handed this role by a father figure or somebody before him, so it’s an ancestral folk tradition. Traditionally in this craft art, you have to carve the puppets yourself, so that some of you enters into them as a thing, as a form. If you notice, in the tall booths, which have got this sort of red and yellow awning on front, back, and sides, the Professor sits inside. So, the Professor is in quite a tall booth, which he has opened in the back so he can breathe easily on the seashore. There’s two hands that go up above the level that a youngish or child-like audience is looking up towards. You’ve got the two figures. Now, there’s a sort of occultistic or mystical element to Punch and Judy because Punch is always on the right of the Professor (the left as people see it), but he’s always on the right side of the professor because Punch can never be killed. Punch can never be destroyed. Punch is always eternal. Punch is a grotesque. He has an enormous nose and has an enormous belly because he’s been overeating, and he has an enormous hunchback. So, already there’s an element of a sort of “medieval” cruelty to it. People laugh because he’s deformed. As soon as he gets up on the stage people go, “ahahaha!” and they’re laughing at him as well as with him. His nemesis is Judy, of course, who comes up on the other side. Judy is a nag and comes from the commedia dell’arte. She also has an enormous nose, and sometimes an enormous belly as well. Sometimes their noses sort of lock horns like two beasts, and they move about the front of the stage. At other times, she’s more sedentary. The position of the left-handed puppet is changeable because the left mutates and changes politically, metapolitically, spiritually, it morphs. And the whole point of much of the “killing” in Punch and Judy is that there has to be a mechanism to change the puppet on the left side all the time. So, Punch beats them to death! They come up, and they’re beaten to death, and they go down again very quickly. There’s a whole range of these puppets that come up, of which Judy is the first. Now, all of these puppets are gloves with the exception of the baby, because Punch and Judy are a couple, even though they’re really old and decrepit, and they’ve had a baby. The baby’s on a stick with a small head. It’s the only one that exists independently of the gloves. Traditionally, the baby is thrown into the audience in a particular scenario. The audience is five to |
What is the crime of killing one's father called | Crime of killing one's own father | Crossword Puzzle Clue | CrosswordGiant.com Crime of killing one's own father Crime of killing one's own father Clue: Crime of killing one's own father We have 1 possible answer for the clue Crime of killing one's own father which appears 1 time in our database. |
According to tradition Bonnie Prince Charlie gave Captain McKinnon the recipe for which liqueur | Did You Know? - Drambuie - An Dram Buidheach - The Drink That Satisfies Carry the lad that's born to be king, Over the sea to Skye " This feature on the history of Drambuie, from its origins to the present day, was written by guest writer Vivien Devlin. 1745 The isle of Skye is rich in its own individual Scottish history, legends, myth and magic - none more so than the romantic tale of Bonnie Prince Charlie, the rebel with a cause, whose life was protected by the young Flora Macdonald, the young lady who rowed him to safety, immortalised in the Skye Boat song. Members of the MacKinnon clan too were to be part of the story in helping the Prince escape the enemy. His gift in gratitude of their support was a precious recipe which has been passed down through several generations of the MacKinnon family and today this honey-sweet golden drink is still enjoyed by millions across the world. 2002 250 years on, Drambuie is a brand name as famous and distinctive as Mercedes-Benz or Gucci. Click on to an internet search engine today and there are over 18,000 references to stories and features, recipes and reviews. There's a world of Drambuie out there, with links in all languages including Russian, Greek and Japanese sites. It's not simply an after-dinner liqueur. Try Drambuie on Ice, a Rusty Nail cocktail or make Drambuie ice-cream; send a Yahoo Drambuie greetings card, enter the Drambuie ice golf championships, or watch the power-boat races in Florida and around Britain. Prince Charles Edward's liqueur today is big business and smoothly blends together both a classic image of Scottish Highland tradition together with an international image of contemporary style and sophistication. The story of the creation of a yellow drink from the original family recipe on the isle of Skye in 1745 to its global popularity today is a rich and romantic tale. This is a shortened version of that extraordinary journey. The Gift of the Prince The Jacobite rebellion began in earnest in 1715, the year after George I, a Protestant, was proclaimed King of Great Britain. Thousands of opponents across the nation supported the succession of the Scottish Stuart dynasty under James Francis Edward Stewart (the "Old Pretender"), a Catholic, whose father, KIng James VII, had been ousted and sent into exile. News of his baby son, Prince Charles Edward, born in Rome in 1720 brought renewed hope and strength to their cause; as a young boy he must have quickly appreciated the importance of his role in claiming his family's right to the throne. In July 1745, aged just 25 years old, Bonnie Prince Charlie, as he became known, arrived in Scotland on the island of Eriskay, ready for battle. He soon gathered together his Jacobite Army of supporters, which included the clan Chieftain Iain Dubh MacKinnon who marched from Skye with several hundred clan members, to offer his sword to the Prince. The army progressed slowly towards England with King George's army under the Duke of Cumberland advancing towards them. Reinforcements from England, Wales, and France had failed to join the Jacobites and they were forced to retreat. Back in Scotland it was now the heart of the winter with atrocious conditions as they prepared for the battle of Falkirk in which, like all the other battles in the campaign to date, the Jacobites were the victors. The Jacobite Army was then divided into two regiments, one led by Captain John MacKinnon as they travelled north. Meanwhile the government troops were raising their own support for a final and bloody confrontation at Culloden, in April 1746. Charlie's dream of heroic victory was shattered. A ransom of £30,000 (the value of £15 million today) was offered for the capture of the young Prince. He travelled to the isle of Uist where he was given sanctuary in the Jacobite home of Flora Macdonald for a while, before sailing over the sea to Skye. As a wanted man he had to keep moving with the assistance of his loyal supporters. Captain Malcolm Macleod led Charles to the south of the island to Elgol and the home of his sister who was married to |
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