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What was the name of the record label that Motown brought out as an outlet for white rock music | The Motown Story The Motown Story By David Edwards and Mike Callahan Last update: August 8, 2012 The Motown story is the story of Berry Gordy, Jr., who was born in Detroit Michigan on November 28, 1929. He was the seventh of eight children of Berry Gordy II and Bertha Gordy. His parents had migrated to Detroit from Milledgeville, Georgia in 1922. His father ran a plastering contracting business and his mother sold insurance and real estate; they also ran a grocery store and print shop. Berry Gordy, Jr. dropped out of school after his junior year to become a professional boxer; he decided to get out of the fight game at about the time the Army drafted him in 1951. During his stint in the Army, he obtained his high school equivalency degree. In 1953, he married Thelma Coleman and in 1954 his first child was born, a daughter Hazel Joy. They had two other children, named Berry IV and Terry, but were divorced in 1959. When Berry got out of the Army 1953, he opened a jazz-oriented record store called the 3-D Record Mart that was financed by the Berry family. By 1955, the store had failed and Berry was working on the Ford automobile assembly line. While working on the line, Berry constantly wrote songs, submitting them to magazines, contests and singers. His first success as a songwriter came in 1957 when Jackie Wilson recorded "Reet Petite", a song he, his sister Gwen and Billy Davis (under the pseudonym of Tyran Carlo) had written. "Reet Petite" became a modest hit and netted Berry $1000 for the song. Over the next two years he co-wrote four more hits for Wilson, "To Be Loved", "Lonely Teardrops", "That's Why" and "I'll Be Satisfied". Berry later chose the title To Be Loved for his autobiography. Successful as a songwriter, Berry decided to produce his songs himself. His first production was titled "Ooh Shucks" by the Five Stars, which was released on George Goldner's Mark X label in 1957. Gordy had an extraordinary ability to recognize talent. In 1957 at a Detroit talent show, he saw a group the Miracles and decided to record them. The Miracles consisted of Claudette Rogers, Ronnie White, Pete Moore, Bobby Rogers and the lead singer William "Smokey" Robinson. Berry's first production for the Miracles was an answer record to the Silhouettes "Get a Job," titled "Got a Job," which he leased to Goldner for release on End records. The record got some airplay, but then died a quick death, as did the Miracles follow-up on End titled "I Cry." In 1958, Berry produced a record by Eddie Holland titled "You," which was leased to Mercury records. Also that year, Kudo Records issued 4 more Gordy productions, two of which are significant to the Motown story: the first Marv Johnson release, titled "My Baby O," and a Brian Holland (Eddie's brother) vocal, titled "Shock". With Smokey Robinson and the Holland brothers, Berry had discovered three incredible songwriters and producers. Also in 1958, he produced a record by Herman Griffin titled "I Need You" on the H.O.B. label, which is notable in that it was the first song to be published by Berry's publishing company called Jobete (pronounced "jo-BET"), named after his three children, Hazel Joy [Jo], Berry IV[Be], and Terry [Te]. "I Need You" was also the first record to credit the Rayber Voices, background singers named after Berry's second wife, Raynoma, and himself. Gordy decided to take total control of his songs, so on January 12, 1959, he borrowed $800 from his family's loan fund to start his own record label, called Tamla. He had originally wanted to call his label "Tammy," after a Debbie Reynolds film, but that title was already taken. Tamla Records was located at 1719 Gladstone Street in Detroit, and the first release was Marv Johnson's "Come to Me" [Tamla 101]. The song was picked up by United Artists and it became a mid-sized hit. United Artists signed Marv Johnson to a recording contract and Berry Gordy continued to produce him for that label. In 1959, Marv Johnson's "You Got What It Takes" became his first production to break into the pop Top 10. The th |
Who was the American Indian chief who led the Sioux against Custer | Battle of the Little Bighorn - Native American History - HISTORY.com Battle of the Little Bighorn Battle of the Little Bighorn Author Battle of the Little Bighorn URL A+E Networks Introduction The Battle of the Little Bighorn, fought on June 25, 1876, near the Little Bighorn River in Montana Territory, pitted federal troops led by Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer (1839-76) against a band of Lakota Sioux and Cheyenne warriors. Tensions between the two groups had been rising since the discovery of gold on Native American lands. When a number of tribes missed a federal deadline to move to reservations, the U.S. Army, including Custer and his 7th Calvary, was dispatched to confront them. Custer was unaware of the number of Indians fighting under the command of Sitting Bull (c.1831-90) at Little Bighorn, and his forces were outnumbered and quickly overwhelmed in what became known as Custer’s Last Stand. Google Battle of the Little Bighorn: Mounting Tensions Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse (c.1840-77), leaders of the Sioux on the Great Plains, strongly resisted the mid-19th-century efforts of the U.S. government to confine their people to reservations. In 1875, after gold was discovered in South Dakota’s Black Hills, the U.S. Army ignored previous treaty agreements and invaded the region. This betrayal led many Sioux and Cheyenne tribesmen to leave their reservations and join Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse in Montana . By the late spring of 1876, more than 10,000 Native Americans had gathered in a camp along the Little Bighorn River–which they called the Greasy Grass–in defiance of a U.S. War Department order to return to their reservations or risk being attacked. Did You Know? Several members ofGeorge Armstrong Custer's family were alsokilled at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, including two of his brothers, his brother-in-law and a nephew. In mid-June, three columns of U.S. soldiers lined up against the camp and prepared to march. A force of 1,200 Native Americans turned back the first column on June 17. Five days later, General Alfred Terry ordered George Custer’s 7th Cavalry to scout ahead for enemy troops. On the morning of June 25, Custer drew near the camp and decided to press on ahead rather than wait for reinforcements. Battle of the Little Bighorn: Custer’s Last Stand At mid-day on June 25, Custer’s 600 men entered the Little Bighorn Valley. Among the Native Americans, word quickly spread of the impending attack. The older Sitting Bull rallied the warriors and saw to the safety of the women and children, while Crazy Horse set off with a large force to meet the attackers head on. Despite Custer’s desperate attempts to regroup his men, they were quickly overwhelmed. Custer and some 200 men in his battalion were attacked by as many as 3,000 Native Americans; within an hour, Custer and all of his soldiers were dead. The Battle of the Little Bighorn, also called Custer’s Last Stand, marked the most decisive Native American victory and the worst U.S. Army defeat in the long Plains Indian War. The demise of Custer and his men outraged many white Americans and confirmed their image of the Indians as wild and bloodthirsty. Meanwhile, the U.S. government increased its efforts to subdue the tribes. Within five years, almost all of the Sioux and Cheyenne would be confined to reservations. Tags |
What was the signature tune of Reg Dixon who for years played the organ in Blackpool Tower's ballroom | Wurlitzer King | Features | The Stage Wurlitzer King Share Now During his career Reginald Dixon attracted huge crowds to Blackpool's Tower Ballroom, where for 40 years he was resident organist and entertained audiences with a variety of hits, writes Pamela Watford Anyone who recalls Blackpool's golden past and nights out dancing in the Tower Ballroom will remember the original Wurlitzer King Reginald Dixon, who contributed greatly to the success of the venue, as masses of visitors flocked there to dance and listen his music. Although Dixon was booked for one season, he remained as resident organist for 40 years, weaving magic with his unique style of playing. Although he earned the title Mr Blackpool, Dixon was born in Sheffield on October 16, 1904, to Richard and Agnes Dixon. His musical talents soon came to the fore and as a youngster he was a keen pianist, with an ambition to be a concert pianist. He played church organs, before getting work playing piano for the silent films at the Stocksbridge Palace, Sheffield, for £3 per week. Later he played at the Chesterfield Picture House and Derby Regent, before moving to play the Wurlizter at the Victoria, Preston, where he stayed for a short time and lost his job after a disagreement with the management. His lucky break came when he visited the Tower Ballroom with his girlfriend Vera and learned from the Tower's organist, Max Bruce, that a new organist would shortly be needed. The Tower had installed an American-made Wurlitzer at a cost of about £10,000. It boasted many sounds of cathedral chimes, bird song and breaking waves. With its 1000 pipes, 1200 magnets, two keyboards and ten ranks of pipes, it was considered the best organ in the world. He was asked at his audition if he could play dance music and said yes, although he was not sure that he could. Yet he got the job and started his first season in May, 1930. The Wurlizter, which had been proving difficult to handle, was mastered by Dixon and he went on to draw in the crowds to the Tower. He shared alternate spots with the Bertini Band in the thirties and later shared the stage for many years with the Charlie Barlow Band. The start of a long and successful career co-incided with a lengthy happy marriage to Vera, whom he married at Preston Register Office shortly after his audition at the Tower. He did numerous broadcasts for the BBC and by the late thirties he notched up his 500th broadcast, playing to listeners worldwide. A new and much larger Wurlitzer was purchased for Dixon in the mid-thirties and built to his own specification. Organist Horace Finch took over the old machine, which moved to the Winter Gardens' Empress Ballroom. In 1940, after the start of the Second World War, Reg joined the RAF but was back on his organ stool at the Tower after the war finished. In the fifties and sixties his broadcasts from the Tower included Blackpool Nights, with famous stars of the day. He played the Royal Command Performance from the Blackpool Opera House in 1955. In 1956, the Tower Ballroom and organ were damaged in a fire and most of Dixon's sheet music was lost. The venue was closed and Dixon moved to the Empress Ballroom, until the Tower Ballroom was restored. He made a welcome return in 1958 with a rebuilt Wurlizter. As well as playing popular music, Dixon was a classical pianist and he also worked for charities. He received the MBE in 1966 and switched on the illuminations the same year. Over the years, he sold many records, earning a Gold Disc in 1981. At the age of 65, Dixon retired from his 40-year residency at the Tower and did an Easter farewell concert with the Northern Dance Orchestra and Vince Hill in 1970, when fans said a fond farewell. He continued to do the occasional charity show. Dixon outlived his wife Vera and died at the age of 80 on May 9, 1985. It is 74 years since Dixon made his Tower debut but new musicians followed in his footsteps and the Tower's current batch of organists, such as Phil Kelsall, John Bowdler, David Lobban, Chris Hopkins and Mark Allen, keep up the Dixon tradition in the Tower. T |
On which river is the Kariba Dam | Kariba Dam, Zambia / Zimbabwe | International Rivers Kariba Dam, Zambia / Zimbabwe “We shall die in our land we don’t want to be moved.” - A note left by Tonga resistors in the days leading to the Chisamu War (1958) For the Gwembe Tonga and Kore Kore peoples, the Kariba Dam was a death blow to their communities and culture. They had lived for centuries in the Gwembe Valley along the northern and southern banks of the Zambezi River. But in 1958, this wide valley turned from river to reservoir. Whole villages were flooded, displacing 57,000 indigenous people. Affected communities were given little information about the dam and no choice but to move. Some displaced communities resisted resettlement, but were defeated by colonial authorities in a short battle know as the Chisamu War. Villages were burned so the people could not return. Today, those who remember the displacement have grown old. Along with new generations of their children, they struggle to survive. These communities were promised irrigation and electricity at their new sites, but most still live without these basic services. Schools and health facilities are scarce. Malnutrition and hunger are commonplace. The safety net of the community has unraveled. This colonial-era dam was developed by the British Empire to electrify the burgeoning industries of Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and the copper mines of Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia). Little funding was allocated by project developers for the resettlement process. Kariba was the first of many World Bank-funded dams in Africa. The Tonga and Kore Kore affected communities are searching for solutions and redress. Led by traditional leaders and local NGOs, the communities continue to fight for adequate rehabilitation and for the project’s developers to take responsibility for this unjust legacy. Attached files: |
Which figure personifying the USA was used on World War One recruiting posters | Marianne in the World War One Poster | Vintage European Posters Marianne in the World War One Poster October 25, 2012 § 2 Comments Real, Inspired and Allegorical Figures in Poster Art Poster art often features the human figure. In many cases, the figure is solely an illustration conjured from the imagination of the artist. Stephane, Cognac Briand, c. 1925 In some instances, the figure is modeled after a real person such as in The Lefevre-Utile ‘LU’ Biscuits poster by David Lance Goines. This image was inspired by Ginger LeFevre, a descendant of the famous cookie family, and Goines shows the little girl reaching for a cookie jar. Likewise, Firmin Bouisset, used his children as models for many of his posters. Left: Goines, Lu Biscuit Right: Bouisset, Maggi Sometimes posters feature allegorical figures. Like the advertising posters which came before them, posters from the First World War were designed to motivate the viewer to enlist in the army, or to buy a war bond. They also had a secondary imperative: to inspire the viewer. In fact, in the United States, posters were part of a campaign of salesmanship to get the American public behind the war. American Posters used figures like Uncle Sam, Columbia, and Lady Liberty allegorically. French Bond Posters used Marianne. Silver coin featuring Marianne Marianne is the personification of the Republique Francaise and a symbol of liberty and freedom. Images of Marianne first appear in 1775 and depict her standing, young and determined, sometimes bare breasted as she leads soldiers into battle. Her image is allegorical, and is inspired by another allegorical figure, that of Athena, Greek goddess of wisdom and war. The figure was used on the French postage stamp in 1849, and also on the franc. Today she appears on the French Euro coin. We encounter Marianne occasionally in the advertising poster. Advertising poster for Saponite Laundry Soap, featuring Marianne berating a seated Napoleon She is, however, best enjoyed in the poster in French World War One Bond and Reconstruction posters. M. Richard Butz, Souscrivez Pour la Victoire, 1916 In this poster, created early in the war, a fierce Marianne flies over a battlefield littered with dead soldiers. Behind her, soldiers march triumphantly. After one and a half years of brutal battles and many losses, France needed such imagery to stay the course. Lelong, Credit Nationale, 1920 This reconstruction poster by Rene Lelong features Marianne in red wearing laurels of victory. She smites a battleaxe turning her blade in for a plough. The poster is populated with a blacksmith, a teacher, and a farmer, suggesting that France will enjoy a renaissance in construction, culture, and agriculture when the bond is sold successfully. Droit, Emprunt National, 1920 This beautiful and peaceful image by Lt. Jean Droit shows Marianne steering a boat, representing commerce, import, and export, through calm waters. In this image, she wears the Phrygian cap, an ancient symbol of freedom and liberty, which is a typical feature of her garb. If you visit Paris, keep an eye out for Marianne. If you know what to look for, you will no doubt spot her. Here she is at Place de Nation in Paris. Marianne at Place de Nation This noble Marianne statue was created by Aime Jules Dalou in 1899, and it is a strong image of history and inspiration. Although Marianne never lived, her iconic image has left an imprint in France for over a period of almost 225 years. We feel we know her, we feel we have seen her before, and that we can relate to her. I guess that is exactly what a good allegory is designed to do. This post was written by Elizabeth Norris, Owner Vintage European Posters and edited by Emily Jackson, UC Berkeley Art History Student and Gallery Assistant, www.vepca.com Vintage European Posters was established in 1997. We are the West Coast’s Largest Dealer in Original Vintage Posters from France and the United States. See us online anytime at www.vepca.com and at our Berkeley Showroom OUTPOST 2201 Fourth Street, Tuesdays and Thursdays As well |
What are the curved arms that are used for lowering lifeboats called | What does davit mean? Definitions for davitˈdæv ɪt, ˈdeɪ vɪt This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word davit Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: davit(noun) a crane-like device (usually one of a pair) for suspending or lowering equipment (as a lifeboat) Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: davit(Noun) A spar formerly used on board of ships, as a crane to hoist the flukes of the anchor to the top of the bow, without injuring the sides of the ship. davit(Noun) a crane, often working in pairs and usually made of steel, used to lower things over an edge of a long drop off, such as lowering a maintenance trapeze down a building or launching a lifeboat over the side of a ship. Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Davit(noun) a spar formerly used on board of ships, as a crane to hoist the flukes of the anchor to the top of the bow, without injuring the sides of the ship; -- called also the fish davit Davit(noun) curved arms of timber or iron, projecting over a ship's side of stern, having tackle to raise or lower a boat, swing it in on deck, rig it out for lowering, etc.; -- called also boat davits Origin: [Cf. F. davier forceps, davit, cooper's instrument, G. david davit; all probably from the proper name David.] Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Davit A davit is a structure, usually made of steel, which is used to lower things over an edge of a long drop-off, such as scaffolding down a building exterior or launching a lifeboat over the side of a ship. The development of the davit from its original "goose neck form" to the current devices advanced greatly when A.P. Schat patented a number of systems in 1926 that allowed the lifeboat to glide over obstructions on a ship's hull, known as the "Schat Skate". This was followed by a self-braking winch system that allowed the lifeboat to be lowered evenly and then the modern davit was invented. Davits have always been designed to fit into deck spaces that the naval architects deemed necessary and a variety of designs emerged: ⁕GRA - Gravity roller track davit – usually above promenade decks. ⁕SPG - Single pivot gravity davit – for many different deck spaces. ⁕FFD - Free fall davit – For free fall lifeboats on stern ⁕QD - Quadrantal davit – Old mechanical style, often hand cranked into outboard position The standard became so common that shipyard specifications call for Schat type davits from whatever source. Davits can also refer to single mechanical arms with a winch for lowering life rafts and raising spare parts onto a vessel. Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: davit A small crane on a vessel that is used to raise and lower small boats, such as lifeboats, side loadable warping tugs, or causeway sections. Numerology The numerical value of davit in Chaldean Numerology is: 7 Pythagorean Numerology |
By what name is magnesium silicate more commonly known | Magnesium Silicate (Inactive Ingredient) - Drugs.com Excipient (pharmacologically inactive substance) What is it? Magnesium silicate (MgSiO3) when hydrated is most commonly known as "talc". In the pharmaceutical industry it is used as an anticaking agent to improve powder flow in tablet compression. Talc is used cosmetically in talcum and baby powder as an adsorbent. Talc has been reported to be used in some food products, and is generally recognized as safe by the FDA.[ 1 ] Natural talc contains asbestos, a substance that may lead to lung cancer. However, talcum products used in cosmetics have been free of asbestos since the 1970s.[ 2 ] Some studies have reported small increases in ovarian cancer with the use of asbestos-free talcum powder, but studies are conflicting and the results are not definitive. The American Cancer Society suggests corn starch-based cosmetics might be an alternative in those concerned about talc use.[ 2 ] [1] FDA’s SCOGS database; Magnesium silicate, Report No. 61, 1979.; ID Code: 1343-88-0; http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/fcn/fcnDetailNavigation.cfm?rpt=scogsListing&id=61; accessed August 18, 2011. [2] American Cancer Society. Talcum Powder and Cancer. http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/CancerCauses/OtherCarcinogens/AtHome/talcum-powder-and-cancer. Accessed August 18, 2011. Top Medications with this excipient |
From which port did Captain Cook sail on his voyage to the Pacific in the Resolution in 1768 | James Cook and his voyages | National Library of Australia National Library of Australia James Cook and his Voyages James Cook and his voyages The son of a farm labourer, James Cook (1728–1779) was born at Marton in Yorkshire. In 1747 he was apprenticed to James Walker, a shipowner and master mariner of Whitby, and for several years sailed in colliers in the North Sea, English Channel, Irish Sea and Baltic Sea. In 1755 he volunteered for service in the Royal Navy and was appointed an able seaman on HMS Eagle. Within two years he was promoted to the rank of master and in 1758 he sailed to North America on HMS Pembroke. His surveys of the St Lawrence River, in the weeks before the capture of Quebec, established his reputation as an outstanding surveyor. In 1763 the Admiralty gave him the task of surveying the coast of Newfoundland and southern Labrador. He spent four years on HMS Grenville, recording harbours and headlands, shoals and rocks, and also observed an eclipse of the sun in 1766. First voyage In May 1768 Cook was promoted to the rank of lieutenant and given command of the bark Endeavour. He was instructed to sail to Tahiti to observe the transit of Venus in 1769 and also to ascertain whether a continent existed in the southern latitudes of the Pacific Ocean. The expedition, which included a party of scientists and artists led by Joseph Banks, left Plymouth in August 1768 and sailed to Brazil and around Cape Horn, reaching Tahiti in April 1769. After the astronomical observations were completed, Cook sailed south to 40°S, but failed to find any land. He then headed for New Zealand, which he circumnavigated, establishing that there were two principal islands. From New Zealand he sailed to New Holland, which he first sighted in April 1770. He charted the eastern coast, naming prominent landmarks and collecting many botanical specimens at Botany Bay. The expedition nearly ended in disaster when the Endeavour struck the Great Barrier Reef, but it was eventually dislodged and was careened and repaired at Endeavour River. From there it sailed around Cape York through Torres Strait to Batavia, in the Dutch East Indies. In Batavia and on the last leg of the voyage one-third of the crew died of malaria and dysentery. Cook and the other survivors finally reached England in July 1771. Second voyage In 1772 Cook, who had been promoted to the rank of captain, led a new expedition to settle once and for all the speculative existence of the Great Southern Continent by ‘prosecuting your discoveries as near to the South Pole as possible’. The sloops Resolution and Adventure, the latter commanded by Tobias Furneaux, left Sheerness in June 1772 and sailed to Cape Town. The ships became separated in the southern Indian Ocean and the Adventure sailed along the southern and eastern coasts of Van Diemen’s Land before reuniting with the Resolution at Queen Charlotte Sound in New Zealand. The ships explored the Society and Friendly Islands before they again became separated in October 1773. The Adventure sailed to New Zealand, where 10 of the crew were killed by Maori, and returned to England in June 1774. The Resolution sailed south from New Zealand, crossing the Antarctic Circle and reaching 71°10’S, further south than any ship had been before. It then traversed the southern Pacific Ocean, visiting Easter Island, Tahiti, the Friendly Islands, New Hebrides, New Caledonia, Norfolk Island and New Zealand. In November 1774 Cook began the homeward voyage, sailing to Chile, Patagonia, Terra del Fuego, South Georgia and Cape Town. The expedition reached England in July 1775. Third voyage A year later Cook left Plymouth on an expedition to search for the North West Passage. His two ships were HMS Resolution and Discovery, the latter commanded by Charles Clerke. They sailed to Cape Town, Kerguelen Island in the southern Indian Ocean, Adventure Bay in Van Diemen’s Land, and Queen Charlotte Sound in New Zealand. They then revisited the Friendly and Society Islands. Sailing northwards, Cook discovered the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii) and reached the N |
What is the mascot of Children in Need | Pudsey, the Children In Need mascot Kids Corner Pudsey Pudsey was born in 1986. He was created by designer Joanna Ball and was designed to be the face of the forthcoming BBC Children in Need Appeal. Pudsey's name was taken from the Yorkshire town of Pudsey, Joanna's original home. Although Pudsey was only intended to host the BBC Children in Need Appeal for one year, the public loved him and he went on to become the face of BBC Children in Need. Pudsey's famous line of merchandise has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for the charity over the years. For 15 years this bandaged, yellow bear has BBC Children in Need and its work become familiar all over the world. He has also become one of the most recognised and well-loved characters to be associated with a charity. Children In Need The BBC Children in Need Appeal is the most important single event in the BBC calendar and the only occasion when the whole of the BBC joins together in support of a single project on tv, radio and online. The BBC's first broadcast appeal for children took place in 1927, in the form of a five-minute radio broadcast on Christmas Day. The appeal in 1980 was broadcast for the first time as a telethon. This event, hosted by Terry Wogan, Sue Lawley and Esther Rantzen, captured the public's imagination to such an extent that the amount raised increased dramatically to more than �1 million. BBC Children in Need became a registered charity in 1989. Pudsey |
Who played Sabrina the Teenage Witch in the TV series | Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (TV Series 1996–2003) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A sixteen-year-old high-school student finds out she's a witch. Creators: As Sabrina and Harvey grow closer, her aunts reveal that when a witch kisses a mortal for the first time, the mortal turns into a frog. Unable to stop herself, however, Sabrina kisses Harvey, and ... 9.0 On the day of her wedding Sabrina is still trying to find whether her groom or Harvey is her real soul-mate. 9.0 Sabrina, bored with her life, opens a magical can of worms which instantly transforms Sabrina's life into a dramatic soap opera. However, things don't go exactly as the teen witch originally planned,... 8.9 a list of 36 titles created 28 Jun 2011 a list of 26 titles created 29 Aug 2011 a list of 24 titles created 02 Sep 2012 a list of 33 titles created 07 Jan 2013 a list of 36 titles created 24 Sep 2013 Title: Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996–2003) 6.6/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 11 wins & 24 nominations. See more awards » Photos A girl, sent by her parents to live with her two eccentric aunts, finds out on her sixteenth birthday that she is a witch. Director: Tibor Takács Tia and Tamera Mowry are twins separated at birth who learn of each other and come back together in their teen years. Stars: Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Jackée Harry The daily trials and tribulations of Tim Taylor, a TV show host raising three mischeivous boys with help from his loyal co-host, loving wife, and eccentric neighbor. Stars: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Earl Hindman As events unfold in her life, Clarissa explains to the viewer the motivations behind people's actions. Stars: Melissa Joan Hart, Jason Zimbler, Elizabeth Hess Long-running Perfect Strangers (1986) spin-off series centering on the Winslow family and their pesky next-door neighbor, ultra-nerd Steve Urkel. Stars: Reginald VelJohnson, Jaleel White, Kellie Shanygne Williams After being fired from her job and dumped by her boyfriend, a cosmetics saleswoman becomes the nanny to the three children of a rich British widower. As time passes, the two fall for each other. Stars: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis After the sudden death of his wife, a young father enlists the help of his brother-in-law and his childhood friend to help him raise his three young children. Stars: Bob Saget, John Stamos, Dave Coulier American teenage witch Sabrina and her food-obsessed magical talking cat and mouse travel to Rome, the last whereabout of her 16th-century aunt Sophia, who was banished after breaking the ... See full summary » Director: Tibor Takács Frank Lambert is a construction worker and a single father of 3 kids: J.T., Alicia "Al", and Brendan. Carol Foster, a beautician, also has 3 children: Dana, Karen, and Mark. After Frank and... See full summary » Stars: Patrick Duffy, Suzanne Somers, Brandon Call Adolescent Cory Matthews grows up, and faces problems with friends, family, and school. Stars: Ben Savage, Rider Strong, William Daniels Sabrina, Down Under (TV Movie 1999) Comedy | Family | Fantasy Offshoot of the popular TV show finds the teen witch (Melissa Joan Hart) on a trip with her friend (Tara Charendoff). There she finds romance with a merman. Director: Kenneth R. Koch The goings-on in the life of a successful African American family. Stars: Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Keshia Knight Pulliam Edit Storyline Sabrina Spellman, a perfectly normal 16-year-old, is informed by her aunts, Hilda and Zelda, that she (and they, and her whole family on her father's side) are witches. She lives with them in Massachusetts while preparing to receive her witch's license. Along the way, she gets into many scrapes while figurin |
What is the largest citrus fruit | Pummelo Morton, J. 1987. Pummelo. p. 147151. In: Fruits of warm climates. Julia F. Morton, Miami, FL. Pummelo Other Uses This, the largest citrus fruit, is known in the western world mainly as the principal ancestor of the grapefruit. As a luscious food, it is famous in its own right in its homeland, the Far East. Botanically it is identified as Citrus maxima Merr., (C. grandis Osbeck; C. decumana L.). The common name is derived from the Dutch pompelmoes, which is rendered pompelmus or pampelmus in German, pamplemousse in French. An alternate vernacular name, shaddock, now little used, was acquired on its entry into the Western Hemisphere as related below. The current Malayan names are limau abong, limau betawi, limau bali, limau besar, limau bol, limau jambua, Bali lemon, and pomelo. Fig. 38: Pummelos (Citrus maxima) vary in form, size, color and flavor of pulp. Description The pummelo tree may be 16 to 50 ft (5-15 m) tall, with a somewhat crooked trunk 4 to 12 in (10-30 cm) thick, and low, irregular branches. Some forms are distinctly dwarfed. The young branchlets are angular and often densely hairy, and there are usually spines on the branchlets, old limbs and trunk. Technically compound but appearing simple, having one leaflet, the leaves are alternate, ovate, ovate-oblong, or elliptic, 2 to 8 in (5-20 cm) long, 3/4 to 4 3/4 in (2-12 cm) wide, leathery, dull-green, glossy above, dull and minutely hairy beneath; the petiole broadly winged to occasionally nearly wingless. The flowers are fragrant, borne singly or in clusters of 2 to 10 in the leaf axils, or sometimes 10 to 15 in terminal racemes 4 to 12 in (10-30 cm) long; rachis and calyx hairy; the 4 to 5 petals, yellowish-white, 3/5 to 1 1/3 in (1.5-3.5 cm) long, somewhat hairy on the outside and dotted with yellow-green glands; stamens white, prominent, in bundles of 4 to 5, anthers orange. The fruit ranges from nearly round to oblate or pear-shaped; 4 to 12 in (10-30 cm) wide; the peel, clinging or more or less easily removed, may be greenish-yellow or pale-yellow, minutely hairy, dotted with tiny green glands; 1/2 to 3/4 in (1.25-2 cm) thick, the albedo soft, white or pink; pulp varies from greenish-yellow or pale-yellow to pink or red; is divided into 11 to 18 segments, very juicy to fairly dry; the segments are easily skinned and the sacs may adhere to each other or be loosely joined; the flavor varies from mildly sweet and bland to subacid or rather acid, sometimes with a faint touch of bitterness. Generally, there are only a few, large, yellowish-white seeds, white inside; though some fruits may be quite seedy. A pummelo cross-pollinated by another pummelo is apt to have numerous seeds; if cross-pollinated by sweet orange or mandarin orange, the progeny will not be seedy. Origin and Distribution The pummelo is native to southeastern Asia and all of Malaysia; grows wild on river banks in the Fiji and Friendly Islands. It may have been introduced into China around 100 B.C. It is much cultivated in southern China (Kwang-tung, Kwangsi and Fukien Provinces) and especially in southern Thailand on the banks to the Tha Chine River; also in Taiwan and southernmost Japan, southern India, Malaya, Indonesia, New Guinea and Tahiti. The first seeds are believed to have been brought to the New World late in the 17th Century by a Captain Shaddock who stopped at Barbados on his way to England. By 1696, the fruit was being cultivated in Barbados and Jamaica. Dr. David Fairchild was enthusiastic about the first pummelo he tasted, aboard ship between Batavia and Singapore in 1899. In 1902, the United States Department of Agriculture obtained several plants from Thailand (S.P.I. Nos. 9017, 9018, 9019). Only one (No. 9017) survived and was planted in the agricultural greenhouse in Washington, and budwood from it was sent to Florida, California, Puerto Rico, Cuba (the Isle of Pines), and Trinidad. When the trees fruited, the flavor and general quality were inferior and aroused no enthusiasm. Other introductions were attempted in 1911 but all the plants died |
In which city did gangster Al Capone operate | 1. In which city did gangster Al Capone operate? - Liverpool Echo 1. In which city did gangster Al Capone operate? 2. Who had a number one hit in 1974 called Billy Don't Be A Hero? Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 2. Who had a number one hit in 1974 called Billy Don't Be A Hero? 3. In 2003, the American Film Institute compiled a list of the top 50 movie villains – which character from a 1991 film was voted number one? 4. Which fictional hero, created by Baroness Orczy, takes his name from the small red flower with which he signs his messages? 5. Who played Hans Gruber in the film Die Hard? 6. What is the minimum number of darts a person needs to throw to complete a leg from 501? 7. Which was the first British football team to win the European Cup? 8. How many players make up a netball team? 9. In the Olympic Games, what five sports make up the modern pentathlon? 10. What is the maximum no of match points that can be held at one time in a tennis match at Wimbledon? 1. Chicago; 2. Paper Lace; 3. Hannibal Lecter; 4. The Scarlet Pimpernel; 5. Alan Rickman; 6. 9; 7. Celtic; 8. 7; 9. Running, fencing, swimming, horse riding and shooting; 10. 6 (when leading 6-0 in a tie-break) Like us on Facebook Most Read Most Recent |
What would you be suffering from if you had an ocular contusion | Concussion - Symptoms - NHS Choices Concussion - Symptoms Symptoms of concussion Symptoms of concussion can be mild to severe, and in some cases emergency treatment may be needed. The most common symptoms of concussion are: confusion, such as being unaware of your surroundings, a delay in answering questions, or having a blank expression headache disturbances with vision, such as double vision , blurred vision or "seeing stars" or flashing lights difficulties with memory Difficulties with memory can mean: you are unable to remember events that occurred before the concussion happened (this usually only affects the minutes immediately leading up to the concussion) – retrograde amnesia you are unable to remember any new information or events after the concussion happened – anterograde amnesia Both types of memory loss usually improve within a few hours. Less common symptoms changes in behaviour, such as feeling unusually irritable inappropriate emotional responses, such as suddenly bursting into laughter or tears When to seek medical advice As a precaution, it is recommended that you visit your nearest accident and emergency (A&E) department if you or someone in your care has a head injury resulting in concussion and then develops any of the following signs and symptoms: loss of consciousness from which the person then recovers amnesia (memory loss) , such as not being able to remember what happened before or after the injury persistent headaches since the injury changes in behaviour, such as irritability, being easily distracted or having no interest in the outside world – this is a particularly common sign in children under the age of five confusion drowsiness that goes on for longer than an hour when you would normally be awake a large bruise or wound to the head or face prolonged vision problems, such as double vision reading or writing problems balance problems or difficulty walking loss of power in part of the body, such as weakness in an arm or leg clear fluid leaking from the nose or ears (this could be cerebrospinal fluid, which normally surrounds the brain) a black eye with no other damage around the eye sudden deafness in one or both ears Anyone taking warfarin should seek medical assistance after a head injury, even if they feel well. Anyone who is drunk or high on recreational drugs should also go to A&E if they have a head injury. It's often easy for others around them to miss signs of a more severe head injury. Certain things make you more vulnerable to the effects of a head injury, such as: being aged 65 or older a previous history of brain surgery having a condition that makes you bleed more easily, such as haemophilia , or having a condition that makes your blood more prone to clotting, such as thrombophilia taking anticoagulant medication (such as warfarin ) to prevent blood clots, or taking low-dose aspirin When to seek emergency medical treatment You should phone 999 for an ambulance immediately if the person: remains unconscious after the initial injury is having difficulty staying awake, speaking or understanding what people are saying is having a seizure or fit has been vomiting since the injury is bleeding from one or both ears Page last reviewed: 12/09/2014 |
How many lines are there in a sonnet | What Is a Sonnet? - Overview and Characteristics What Is a Sonnet? By Lee Jamieson Updated September 11, 2016. Shakespeare’s sonnets are written in a strict poetic form that was very popular during his lifetime . Broadly speaking, each sonnet engages images and sounds to present an argument to the reader. Sonnet Characteristics A sonnet is simply a poem written in a certain format. You can identify a sonnet if the poem has the following characteristics: 14 lines. All sonnets have 14 lines which can be broken down into four sections called quatrains. A strict rhyme scheme. The rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet is ABAB / CDCD / EFEF / GG (note the four distinct sections in the rhyme scheme). Written in iambic Pentameter . Sonnets are written in iambic pentameter , a poetic meter with 10 beats per line made up of alternating unstressed and stressed syllables. A sonnet can be broken down into four sections called quatrains. The first three quatrains contain four lines each and use an alternating rhyme scheme. The final quatrain consists of just two lines which both rhyme. continue reading below our video How to Write a Sonnet Each quatrain should progress the poem as follows: First quatrain: This should establish the subject of the sonnet. Number of lines: 4. Rhyme Scheme: ABAB Second quatrain: This should develop the sonnet’s theme. Number of lines: 4. Rhyme Scheme: CDCD Third quatrain: This should round off the sonnet’s theme. Number of lines: 4. Rhyme Scheme: EFEF Fourth quatrain: This should act as a conclusion to the sonnet. Number of lines: 2. Rhyme Scheme: GG |
What is the official British bird | Vote for Britain's Favourite Bird Vote National Bird Campaign Results The Nation has voted and here are the results for Britain’s First National Bird. Big congratulations to The Robin who was voted most popular bird and a big thank you to all those who voted. To see how your favourite choice fared – here’s the complete positional list. 10th |
What was the first UK number one for Shakespeare's Sister | Shakespears Sister # 1 Stay - YouTube Shakespears Sister # 1 Stay Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Nov 30, 2006 Shakespears Sister released "Stay" on 25th of January in 1992 and within two weeks it reached the top in the UK charts where remained at number one for eight weeks - the longest time at number one for any girl group. Category |
Which non royal christened P&O's £380 million cruise ship Azura | God bless £380m cruise ship Azura... and all those who dance on her | Daily Mail Online God bless £380m cruise ship Azura... and all those who dance on her comments Most celebrities naming a new ship are happy to simply smash a bottle of champagne across the bows. But Darcey Bussell decided to put on more of a show as she christened P&O’s £380 million cruise ship Azura yesterday. As part of a lavish ceremony in Southampton, the prima ballerina took part in a dance routine before taking a twirl on the top deck of the 116,000-ton liner. Prima ballerina: Darcey Bussell took a twirl on the top deck of the Azura Clips from the most memorable dance sequences in film history were shown on the ship’s giant pool-side screen, followed by a fireworks display for the 1,200 guests. Carol Marlow, managing director of P&O Cruises, said: ‘Azura has three magnificent dance floors, so with dancing a real feature, Darcey was a natural choice.’ Miss Bussell, who also posed in the captain’s hat – and didn’t forget the traditional moment with the bottle of bubbly – said: ‘This is a wonderful event because I am able promote the best of dance within one evening. 'It’s wonderful that P&O is carrying on that theme from the old films where dance was so important.’ Azura, which can carry more than 3,000 passengers and crew, is part of a fleet of seven ships operated by P&O Cruises from Southampton. She departs on her maiden voyage – a 16-night Mediterranean cruise – tomorrow and is due to return on April 28. |
Which UK politician was known as Doris Karloff | 'Doris Karloff' helps homeless | The Independent News 'Doris Karloff' helps homeless Fellow MPs tremble before Ann Widdecombe's wrath. But to young 'rough sleepers' the Tory battleaxe is a kind friend Sunday 10 January 1999 00:02 BST Click to follow The Independent Online SHE HAS been dubbed Doris Karloff, and ridiculed for her unbending political views. But privately, Ann Widdecombe, the Tory health spokeswoman, has a softer side; she feeds the homeless near the House of Commons and helps them to leave the streets. Miss Widdecombe has been secretly taking rough sleepers to McDonald's for Big Macs and coffee after church on Sunday, putting them in touch with night shelters and counsellors and using her knowledge of policy to tell them about their social security entitlement. The Tory MP, now a cult figure at Westminster for her honesty and plain- speaking, has been secretly helping rough-sleepers around Westminster Cathedral for months. She is particularly worried about young people sleeping on the pavement in the winter and offers extra help to new arrivals on the street. After attending evening Mass at Westminster Cathedral, she asks them if they want to sit in the neighbouring McDonald's for a meal and chat. Churchgoers have often seen her on cold evenings wearing leggings and a casual coat handing out coffee in polystyrene cups to young people bedding down in doorways. She says she never gives them money but will listen to their problems. "I go up to them and offer help," she told the Independent on Sunday. "I take them to McDonald's from time to time and I occasionally sit down and have a chat with them. Sometimes I go and get them a coffee or food. It's when I see new people: I was last there a couple of weeks ago." But she insisted: "It's a private and personal thing - I don't really want to talk about it." Some of the homeless around the cathedral, who sleep in shop doorways off Victoria Street, have not eaten properly or washed for days. Many are alcoholics and have sad personal stories of abuse and violent homes. Some may have no idea that the woman handing out coffee and offering advice is a former minister and one of the most outspoken politicians in the country. Neither did staff at McDonald's, next door to the cathedral, notice Miss Widdecombe performing such acts of charity. One young rough-sleeper said: "Most of them from Westminster Cathedral don't help us. They think we are begging and stay away from us, but we are not. Some people do help and buy us food. That's nice. It's pretty cold here." Westminster Cathedral, a lavish, Victorian byzantine building minutes from the House of Commons, is where Cardinal Hume, the head of England's Catholic Church, celebrates Mass. The congregation is made up of wealthy Catholics and local families, many of whom are from Ireland. Miss Widdecombe, a recent convert to Catholicism from Anglicanism, advises the homeless about a nearby night shelter and drop-in centre where they can get hot food, take a shower, and can do their laundry. The Passage, linked to the Cathedral, also offers counselling on housing, alcoholism, women's issues and drugs, and has a nurse and doctor available. The MP for Maidstone and The Weald has also secretly helped the day centre raise money in her spare time. Next week she will take time out from front-bench duties to talk to local businesses about the need to help the homeless in Westminster. Staff at The Passage spoke warmly of Miss Widdecombe's help. "She is a great supporter of our work but she does that all very privately," said Sister Bridie Dowd. "Her work is a personal matter. The people here need a listening ear; they need someone to talk to. It's very sobering to sit and talk and listen to people who once did very responsible jobs. It could be any one of us at any time. We have had university lecturers, people from all walks of life." Miss Widdecombe, who, while prisons minister, was caught up in the row over chaining pregnant prisoners to their beds, has a fearsome reputation at Westminster as a sharp-witted debater and formidable pol |
Which metal has the chemical symbol Mg | Magnesium»the essentials [WebElements Periodic Table] Magnesium tarnishes slightly in air, and finely divided magnesium readily ignites upon heating in air and burns with a dazzling white flame. Normally magnesium is coated with a layer of oxide, MgO, that protects magnesium from air and water. Magnesium: historical information Magnesium was discovered by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1755 at England. Origin of name : from the Greek word "Magnesia", a district of Thessaly. In 1618 a farmer at Epsom in England attempted to give his cows water from a well. This they refused to drink because of the water's bitter taste. However the farmer noticed that the water seemed to heal scratches and rashes. The fame of Epsom salts spread. Eventually they were recognised to be magnesium sulphate, MgSO4. Black recognized magnesium as an element in 1755. It was isolated by Davy in 1808 who electrolysed a mixture of magnesia (magnesium oxide, MgO) and mercuric oxide (HgO). Davy's first suggestion for a name was magnium but the name magnesium is now used. Sometime prior to the autumn of 1803, the Englishman John Dalton was able to explain the results of some of his studies by assuming that matter is composed of atoms and that all samples of any given compound consist of the same combination of these atoms. Dalton also noted that in series of compounds, the ratios of the masses of the second element that combine with a given weight of the first element can be reduced to small whole numbers (the law of multiple proportions). This was further evidence for atoms. Dalton's theory of atoms was published by Thomas Thomson in the 3rd edition of his System of Chemistry in 1807 and in a paper about strontium oxalates published in the Philosophical Transactions. Dalton published these ideas himself in the following year in the New System of Chemical Philosophy. The symbol used by Dalton for magnesium is shown below. [See History of Chemistry, Sir Edward Thorpe, volume 1, Watts & Co, London, 1914.] Magnesium around us Read more » Magnesium is an important element for plants and animals. Chlorophylls (responsible for the green colour of plants) are compounds knonw as porphyrins and are based upon magnesium. Magnesium is required for the proper working of some enzymes. The adult daily requirement of magnesium is about 0.3 g day-1. Magnesium is the eighth most abundant element in the earth's crust but is never found as the free metal. There are many minerals containing magnesium including magnesite and dolomite. Sea water also contains plenty of magnesium. Abundances for magnesium in a number of different environments. More abundance data » Location Second ionisation energy : 1450.7 kJ mol‑1 Isolation Isolation : magnesium can be made commercially by several processes and would not normally be made in the laboratory because of its ready availability. There are massive amounts of magnesium in seawater. This can be recovered as magnesium chloride, MgCl2 through reaction with calcium oxide, CaO. CaO + H2O → Ca2+ + 2OH- Mg2+ + 2OH- → Mg(OH)2 Mg(OH)2 + 2HCl → MgCl2 + 2H2O Electrolysis of hot molten MgCl2 affords magnesium as a liquid whih is poured off and chlorine gas. cathode: Mg2+(l) + 2e- → Mg anode: Cl-(l) → 1/2Cl2 (g) + e- The other methos used to produce magnesium is non electrolytic and involves dolomite, [MgCa(CO3)2], an important magnesium mineral. This is "calcined" by heating to form calcined dolomite, MgO.CaO, and this reacted with ferrosilicon alloy. 2[MgO.CaO] + FeSi → 2Mg + Ca2SiO4 + Fe The magnesium may be distilled out from this mixture of products. Magnesium isotopes |
Who was the first American in space | Alan Shepard: First American in Space Alan Shepard: First American in Space By Nola Taylor Redd, Space.com Contributor | May 5, 2014 10:00am ET MORE Alan Shepard became the first American in space when the Freedom 7 spacecraft blasted off from Florida on May 5, 1961. Ten years later, Shepard would leave Earth's atmosphere again to become the fifth man to walk on the moon — and the first one to play golf there. Born Nov. 18, 1923, to Renza Emerson and Alan Shepard, Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr . grew up in rural New Hampshire. After graduating from high school, he attended the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating the day after D-Day. An ensign, Shepard spent the last year of World War II on a destroyer in the Pacific. NASA astronaut Alan Shepard became the first American in space on May 5, 1961 aboard his Mercury spacecraft Freedom 7. Credit: NASA. Over the next 15 years, Shepard served in the Navy in various capacities. He received a civilian pilot's license while in naval flight training, and spent several tours on aircraft carriers in the Mediterranean. He attended the U.S. Navy Test Pilot School in 1950, and then went on to participate in a number of developmental tests for various crafts, as well as trials of the first angled carrier deck. He then became an instructor in the Test Pilot School. He logged more than 8,000 hours of flight time over the course of his career. [ Photos: Freedom 7, America's 1st Human Spaceflight ] Shepard attended the Naval War College in Rhode Island. Following his 1957 graduation, he was assigned as an aircraft readiness officer on the staff of the Commander-in-Chief, Atlantic Fleet. Upon his return home at the close of World War II, Shepard married Louise Brewer, whom he had met while attending the Naval Academy. The couple had two daughters. The right stuff In 1959, 110 test pilots were invited to volunteer for the space flight program headed by the new National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Although Shepard was on the list, a snafu kept him from receiving his invitation. Regardless, he was selected as one of the first seven astronauts for the organization. Known as the Mercury 7, the group included John Glenn , Virgil "Gus" Grissom, Donald "Deke" Slayton, Malcolm "Scott" Carpenter, Walter "Wally" Schirra, and Gordon Cooper. From this prestigious group of highly trained fliers, Shepard was selected to man the first space flight , with Glenn acting as his backup. Astronaut Alan B. Shepard is rescued by a U.S. Marine helicopter at the end of his sub-orbital Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) flight May 5, 1961. Credit: NASA The stakes were raised in the space race on April 15, 1961, when the Soviet Union launched cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin into space and he became the first person to orbit the Earth. Gagarin beat the Americans by less than a month. Shepard's launch was initially scheduled for May 2, but was rescheduled twice because of weather conditions. On May 5, Freedom 7 lifted off, carrying Shepard to an altitude of 116 miles for a 15-minute flight. Because of the placement of the porthole windows, the first American in space was unable to catch a glimpse of the stars, and he was strapped in too tight to experience weightlessness. Also, a filter left on the periscope window rendered the Earth below in black and white. Although the Soviets had reached the historic milestone first, Shepard's suborbital flight made a significant worldwide impact because its launch, travel and splashdown were watched on live television by millions of people. By contrast, the details of Gagarin's landing were kept confidential for more than a decade. For his daring achievement, President John F. Kennedy awarded Shepard the NASA Distinguished Service Medal. [ Infographic: America's First Spaceship: Project Mercury ] Shepard worked on the ground for subsequent flights in the Mercury program and was slated to pilot the Mercury 10 mission. However, after successfully putting an astronaut in orbit for a full day with Mercury 9, NASA decided to close the first manned space program and move on with Gemini, the next step |
Apry is a type of brandy flavoured with which fruit juice | Dry apricot brandy | Kindred Cocktails Twitter Facebook Recent Cocktails RSS Dry apricot brandy Dry apricot brandy is a type of fruit brandy made from apricots that are fermented and distilled into a clear spirit that is at least 80 proof at bottling. The best and most widely available commercial apricot brandy is from the Purkhart distillery in Austria (sold under the Blume Marillen brand, and imported by Haus Alpenz. Austria is the epicenter for production of apricot brandy, with hundreds of small producers, most of whom do not export their product (due to tax disincentives designed to favor large producers). Some of these smaller producers include Nikolaihof Wachau (a biodynamic winery), Hans Reisetbauer, and Rochelt. Apricot brandy of this type has a strong aroma of apricots, with a buttery-creamy mouthfeel and flavor. Now... here's a couple of things dry apricot brandy is not: apricot brandy is not apricot liqueur (like Marie Brizard Apry). These are usually very sweet, and low alcohol. Apriot brandy is not apricot "flavored" brandy (like Hiram Walker or Bols). These are usually sweetened and artificially flavored with apricots. In the 19th century in the United States, it was common to find peach or apricot brandy, which was brandy rested on the pits of those fruits. These brandies were highly prized, and rather expensive. Some popular cocktails containing Dry apricot brandy Macondo — Nicaraguan Rum, Dry apricot brandy, Crème de Banane, Cane syrup, Pineapple juice, Lime juice Altazor — Pisco, Elderflower liqueur, Dry apricot brandy, Lemon juice, Pineapple syrup Sunny Disposition — Blanco tequila, Dry apricot brandy, Suze, Bitters, Lemon juice Habibi — Dry apricot brandy, Lime juice, Pineapple syrup Pineapple Apricot Tropical — Pisco, Dry apricot brandy, Bitters, Pineapple Gum Syrup, Lime juice, Simple syrup, Mint |
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What is Europe's highest volcano called | Europe: Physical Geography - National Geographic Society Europe: Physical Geography Europe is the western peninsula of the giant "supercontinent" of Eurasia. Map by the National Geographic Society Largest Urban Area Moscow, Russia (16.2 million people) Highest Elevation Mount Elbrus, Russia (5,642 meters/18,510 feet) Largest Watershed Volga River (1.38 million square km/532,821 square miles) Population Density 188 people per square kilometer Most Renewable Electricity Produced Iceland (99.9%; hydropower, geothermal) Europe is the second-smallest continent . Only Oceania has less landmass. Europe extends from the island nation of Iceland in the west to the Ural Mountains of Russia in the east. Europes northernmost point is the Svalbard archipelago of Norway, and it reaches as far south as the islands of Greece and Malta. Europe is sometimes described as a peninsula of peninsulas. A peninsula is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides. Europe is a peninsula of the Eurasian supercontinent and is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Mediterranean, Black, and Caspian Seas to the south. Europes main peninsulas are the Iberian, Italian, and Balkan, located in southern Europe, and the Scandinavian and Jutland, located in northern Europe. The link between these peninsulas has made Europe a dominant economic , social, and cultural force throughout recorded history. Europes physical geography , environment and resource s, and human geography can be considered separately. Europe can be divided into four major physical regions, running from north to south: Western Uplands, North European Plain, Central Uplands, and Alpine Mountains. Western Uplands The Western Uplands, also known as the Northern Highlands, curve up the western edge of Europe and define the physical landscape of Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, and Denmark), Finland, Iceland, Scotland, Ireland, the Brittany region of France, Spain, and Portugal. The Western Uplands is defined by hard, ancient rock that was shaped by glaciation . Glaciation is the process of land being transformed by glacier s or ice sheet s. As glaciers receded from the area, they left a number of distinct physical features, including abundant marsh lands, lake s, and fjord s. A fjord is a long and narrow inlet of the sea that is surrounded by high, rugged cliff s. Many of Europes fjords are located in Iceland and Scandinavia. North European Plain The North European Plain extends from the southern United Kingdom east to Russia. It includes parts of France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Poland, the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania), and Belarus. Most of the Great European Plain lies below 152 meters (500 feet) in elevation. It is home to many navigable river s, including the Rhine, Weser, Elbe, Oder, and Vistula. The climate supports a wide variety of seasonal crop s. These physical features allowed for early communication , travel, and agricultural development . The North European Plain remains the most dense ly populated region of Europe. Central Uplands The Central Uplands extend east-west across central Europe and include western France and Belgium, southern Germany, the Czech Republic, and parts of northern Switzerland and Austria. The Central Uplands are lower in altitude and less rugged than the Alpine region and are heavily wooded. Important highlands in this region include the Massif Central and the Vosges in France, the Ardennes of Belgium, the Black Forest and the Taunus in Germany, and the Ore and Sudeten in the Czech Republic. This region is sparse ly populated except in the Rhine, Rhne, Elbe, and Danube river valley s. Alpine Mountains The Alpine Mountains include ranges in the Italian and Balkan peninsulas, northern Spain, and southern France. The region includes the mountains of the Alps, Pyrenees, Apennines, Dinaric Alps, Balkans, and Carpathians. High elevations, rugged plateau s, and steeply sloping land define the region. Europes highest peak, Mount Elbrus (5,642 meters/18,510 feet), is in the Caucasus m |
Who played the part of the coach in the film The Bad News Bears | The Bad News Bears (1976) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The Bad News Bears ( 1976 ) PG | An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 29 titles created 07 May 2012 a list of 24 titles created 13 Feb 2013 a list of 25 titles created 08 Oct 2013 a list of 45 titles created 24 Oct 2013 a list of 25 titles created 14 Apr 2014 Title: The Bad News Bears (1976) 7.3/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 1 win. See more awards » Photos Edit Storyline First of a trilogy of films takes an unflinching look at the underbelly of little league baseball in Southern California. Former minor leaguer Morris Buttermaker is a lazy, beer swilling swimming pool cleaner who takes money to coach the Bears, a bunch of disheveled misfits who have virtually no baseball talent. Realizing his dilemma, Coach Buttermaker brings aboard girl pitching ace Amanda Whurlizer, the daughter of a former girlfriend, and Kelly Leak, a motorcycle punk who happens to be the best player around. Brimming with confidence, the Bears look to sweep into the championship game and avenge an earlier loss to their nemesis, the Yankees. Written by Rick Gregory <[email protected]> A classic comedy about growing up! See more » Genres: 7 April 1976 (USA) See more » Also Known As: La chouette équipe See more » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia Corey Feldman starred in the Bad News Bears TV show, which was a sitcom spinoff of the movie. (It was a filmed show with a laugh track, like a lot of sitcoms in the 70s). See more » Goofs When the Bears are playing the Yankees in the championship game, you can hear the announcer state that the bears are leading 1-0. However, a later shot of the scoreboard shows that the Yankees were actually the first team to score. See more » Quotes Engelberg : [helping Buttermaker clean pools] When we're through, can we go swimming? Coach Morris Buttermaker : No! Don't jump in Engleberg, you'll flood the valley. See more » Crazy Credits When the Paramount logo turns blue, the "Paramount" text extends beyond the dark blue area instead of staying inside the dark blue. See more » Connections Cutthroat Little League--in all its sprinkler-system, sun-&-Schlitz-drenched glory 22 June 2005 | by moonspinner55 (las vegas, nv) – See all my reviews Scrappy pool-cleaner (and former ballplayer) in Southern California gets talked into coaching Little League to a bunch of no-talent boys. I don't think I've ever seen another movie that captured this bit of Americana so vividly: you can almost smell the freshly-cut grass and the cigar smoke in the air! One of Walter Matthau's many triumphs, and Tatum O'Neal as the pitching ace is also terrific (especially in the dug-out scene where she tries involving Matthau in her life and he cracks, sending her away in tears: "You don't wanna go, fine, no big deal."). The young boys are mostly all wonderful: Alfred Lutter, from "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore", as the nerdy brain; Jackie Earle Haley as the cool kid with shades and motorcycle; Brandon Cruz, from "The Courtship of Eddie's Father", as the pitcher for the enemy-team. The film has some overacting and is occasionally sloppy (with the boom-mike showing, as well as O'Neal's stand-in in a wig), but is otherwise extremely well-written and designed and directed. In 1976, this had kids and adults lining up to see it, so I wouldn't consider the picture a 'sleeper' or an underrated film. It was a big commercial box-office hit and there is an audience for it wherever there's a DVD player and a screen. ***1/2 from **** 23 of 26 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpfu |
Who was the lead singer with Doctor and the Medics | How the lead singer of Doctor and the Medics became a pillar of a small Welsh community - Wales Online News How the lead singer of Doctor and the Medics became a pillar of a small Welsh community To his neighbours he’s just ‘Clive‘, the school governor and all-round upstanding member of a small Mid Wales community. Share Clive Jackson, of Doctor and the Medics, at his home in Libanus Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email HE IS best known to millions as the chalk-faced vocalist of Doctor and the Medics, whose image was an “unholy union of psychedelia, glam and punk”. But while the Doctor was famed for the 1986 number one hit, Spirit in the Sky, the man behind the makeup – Clive Jackson – has carved out a reputation in a Mid Wales village as a champion of community life. The father of four, who shot to international fame thanks to the song, has been living his dual life near Brecon for 24 years. He still makes a living from gigging with the band, who are next week celebrating 30 years together and the joint 25th anniversary of their international hit. And to mark the occasion, Clive, who also celebrated his 50th birthday this year, will be joined by his band for his first ever gig in his hometown. While Clive was born in Liverpool and grew up in London, he is now proud to say he is an adopted Welshman. He is also very proud that he married his wife Wendi at the Methodist church in Libanus and held the reception at their local pub the Lion Inn at Defynnog, near Sennybridge. Although the couple moved to Libanus at the height of Clive’s fame, they were bowled over by how well they fitted in. “We were worried that we might not fit in such a small rural community, because everyone knew who we were at that stage,” he said. “But it was perfect, we ended up getting married and this has been my home – in every sense – ever since.” The attraction to Wales for the rock star, who also ran two nightclubs in London, was the escapism from what had become a hectic lifestyle. It was his memories of visiting Brecon as a Scout leader, aged 14, that reminded him of how canoeing, camping and hill walking had brought him peace. “A year before our hit with Spirit I had a car accident in Paris, when I went through the windscreen. I was quite badly injured and to recuperate our manager sent me to his cottage in the Black Hills. I was there for a week or so and it totally changed my outlook. I visited Brecon and it just clicked and thought ‘I just want to live here’. “For a couple of years I kept the place in London but eventually I realised there was nothing quite like driving back over the Severn Bridge and getting away from it all.” Clive said becoming part of a close-knit community opened a whole new outlook on life, where people and community values came first. While sitting on the board of governors at Libanus School, where his children attended, he battled for four years to try and keep the school open. “The school was the core of the community, it is where people got together and where the concerts were held. I still get a lot of the older people in Libanus stopping to say how much they miss the old Christmas concerts there. “It was heartbreaking that basic financial issues tore apart such an important part of our community. “I still think the closure was completely wrong and I took it very personally because we had put so much into fighting to save it.” He said the sadness of seeing the school close means he often avoids the building now. “If I’m ever driving that way, quite often I take a detour because it just reminds me of a lost opportunity to keep a rural community alive and kicking.” Clive, who is great ambassador for community living, said keeping his two personas separate has been an important part of managing a happy private life. As such he has always reluctant to bring “him” – the Doctor – to Brecon. But as 2011 marks the 25th Anniversary of Spirit in the Sky, the 2.5 million selling number one hit in 18 countries, Clive is making |
Who is the official usher of the House of Lords | Black Rod - UK Parliament Black Rod Interviews Black Rod Black Rod is a senior officer in the House of Lords. He is responsible for controlling access to and maintaining order within the House and its precincts. The Clerk of the Parliaments, to whom Black Rod reports, is in overall charge of the administration of the House, which provides all other services for Members of the Lords. Black Rod's parliamentary duties fall into two categories: administrative and ceremonial. Administrative duties Black Rod's post consists of the following functions. Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod This is a Crown appointment. It is responsible for organising access to and maintaining order within the Lords Chamber and the precincts Secretary to the Lord Great Chamberlain Appointed by the Lord Great Chamberlain, Black Rod is responsible for and participates in the major ceremonial events in the Palace of Westminster. He is also responsible for the Queen's residual estate in the Palace (eg the Robing Room and the Royal Gallery). Ceremonial duties: State Opening Black Rod's role at the State Opening of Parliament is one of the most well-known images of Parliament. Black Rod is sent from the Lords Chamber to the Commons Chamber to summon MPs to hear the Queen's Speech. Traditionally the door of the Commons is slammed in Black Rod's face to symbolise the Commons independence. He then bangs three times on the door with the rod. The door to the Commons Chamber is then opened and all MPs – talking loudly – follow Black Rod back to the Lords to hear the Queen's Speech. |
Don't it always seem to go that you don't know what you've got till it's gone are lyrics from which song | Joni Mitchell Big Yellow Taxi - YouTube Joni Mitchell Big Yellow Taxi Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Aug 30, 2008 They paved paradise And put up a parking lot With a pink hotel, a boutique And a swinging hot spot Don't it always seem to go That you don't know what you've got Till it's gone And put up a parking lot They took all the trees Put 'em in a tree museum And they charged the people A dollar and a half just to see 'em Don't it always seem to go That you don't know what you've got Till it's gone And put up a parking lot Hey farmer farmer Put away that DDT now Give me spots on my apples But leave me the birds and the bees Please! Don't it always seem to go That you don't know what you've got Till it's gone And put up a parking lot Late last night I heard the screen door slam And a big yellow taxi Took away my old man Don't it always seem to go That you don't know what you've got Till it's gone And put up a parking lot Category |
Whitebait, eaten whole, is the young of which European fish (Usually) | Whitebait - definition of whitebait by The Free Dictionary Whitebait - definition of whitebait by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/whitebait Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . white·bait The young of various fishes, especially the herring, considered a delicacy when fried. whitebait n 1. (Cookery) the young of herrings, sprats, etc, cooked and eaten whole as a delicacy 2. (Animals) any of various small silvery fishes, such as Galaxias attenuatus of Australia and New Zealand and Allosmerus elongatus of North American coastal regions of the Pacific [C18: from its formerly having been used as bait] white•bait 1. a young sprat or herring. 2. a small delicate fish cooked whole without being cleaned. [1750–60; so called from use as bait] ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: 1. whitebait - minnows or other small fresh- or saltwater fish (especially herring); usually cooked whole herring - valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled 2. malacopterygian , soft-finned fish - any fish of the superorder Malacopterygii young fish - a fish that is young Translations [ˈwaɪtbeɪt] N → morralla f, pescadito m frito whitebait whitebait [ˈwaɪtˌbeɪt] n → bianchetti mpl 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: young fish References in classic literature ? At one of the central tables a very stumpy little priest sat in complete solitude, and applied himself to a pile of whitebait with the gravest sort of enjoyment. Father Brown seemed to cogitate; he lifted a little whitebait on his fork. View in context I felt I wanted whitebait and a cutlet; Harris babbled of soles and white-sauce, and passed the remains of his pie to Montmorency, who declined it, and, apparently insulted by the offer, went and sat over at the other end of the boat by himself. View in context Specimens of all the fishes that swim in the sea, surely had swum their way to it, and if samples of the fishes of divers colours that made a speech in the Arabian Nights (quite a ministerial explanation in respect of cloudiness), and then jumped out of the frying-pan, were not to be recognized, it was only because they had all become of one hue by being cooked in batter among the whitebait. THE RED FOX INN W VJ SSSY DO CD S FIT EGS ED IE GR MH ST IU RR EF LO UND ER AW NN HO YE DS OI TA PJ KPA CU AHEN SE HO O PLE T RP IC SCAN LH TA IG O E EMP HI AN NF I AEKB PR I DNR F DCC SI OT R EK GN I LOL EH VA TD U EL TP NR EIE S OIO AT AT UM YYE DU GA VLB R GM BN AM PIS BN AYE OT A I RNC ER ES HARK A BR LIL TKTA NO ML AS SLA MU WI ET CO EC DT RI HO AH FE RL AN IE S LN RO WE NN OEG RU TS G TMT UCR AR ELE NI Y SE O CHD IB AN LS OL E ANCHOVY HALIBUT ROACH ANGELFISH JOHN DORY SALMON BREAM KIPPER SHARK CARP LING SOLE COD MACKEREL STURGEON DAB MARLIN TENCH EEL PERCH TROUT FLOUNDER PIKE TUNA GROUPER PIRANHA TURBOT HAKE PLAICE WHITEBAIT QUIZ 1 Who plays Mick Carter in EastEnders? |
What type of bird is a merganser | 10,000 Birds | What is a Merganser? What is a Merganser? 21 Comments One of the sweetest subsections of the duck family has to be the sawbills, formally known as mergansers. Mergansers are a family of diving waterfowl in Merginae, the seaduck subfamily of Anatidae. Ironically, only one of these seaducks is truly a seafarer, the others favoring rivers and lakes. The name ‘merganser’ is said to have originated with the German naturalist, Gesner in the mid-16th century. This comes from a combination of the Latin words mergus (diver) and anser (goose). Mergansers are sometimes referred to sawbills because of their long, serrated bills. These narrow bills, hooked at the tip and set with numerous horny denticulations, are adapted for catching fish, a merganser’s primary source of food. Mergansers primarily feed on small or medium-sized fishes which they capture underwater by swift pursuit. These divers also supplement their piscine diet with frogs and aquatic insects. Notice the sawbill? Common Merganser female by John Borg There are six living species of mergansers, three of which are commonly spotted in North America: The Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) ranges widely throughout the northern hemisphere. The name “Common Merganser” has always seemed like something of a misnomer since it isn’t particularly common during most of the year (although every winter I find huge flocks outside my office building!) Goosander, which is what this species is called in Europe, may be a more accurate alternative, although Mergus merganser doesn’t really resemble a goose either. The drakes are quite striking, snowy white along its flanks, breast, and tail with head and neck covered in green plumage of such surpassing depth that it appears black. Common Merganser male by John Borg Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator) is the marine merganser. It is also a bold world traveler, plying icy waters where usually only scoters and eiders dare to tread. While all mergansers are swift fliers, the red-breast holds the avian record for fastest level-flight at 100 mph (that’s 161 km/h!) Red-breasted Merganser by Corey Finger When is a merganser not a merganser? Perhaps when it doesn’t fall in the genus Mergus. However, the Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) is so handsome, the drake flaunting a white, fan-shaped, black-bordered crest, a black body with chestnut flanks, and white breast with vivid vertical black stripes, that any family of fish ducks would be pleased to claim it. Anyway, the hoodie is the only merganser endemic to North America. Male and female Hooded Mergansers by Corey Finger The Smew (Mergellus albellus) also falls outside the genus Mergus, so far in fact that it has been known to interbreed with Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula). This atypical merganser, which favors the coniferous reaches of Eurasia, is the smallest of all sawbills. The Chinese Merganser (Mergus squamatus) is also known as the Scaly-sided Merganser, with good reason; this dashing duck resembles a goosander with a wispy topknot and fish scales along its flanks. While this merganser does maintain a strong presence in China throughout the year, it may breed as far north as Russia and winter as far south as Thailand. It is also a species in rapid decline, considered vulnerable by some authorities and endangered by others. Chinese Mergansers do not exhibit the gregarious nature common in most ducks, usually appearing in solitary pairs or very small flocks. The most threatened of all mergansers is the Brazilian Merganser (Mergus octosetaceus). The sole sawbill of the Southern Hemisphere is down to 200-250 birds extant mainly because the habitat it requires is equally threatened. With hope, this bird will not go the way of its extinct cousin, the Auckland Islands Merganser (Mergus australis). The Brazilian Merganser is rather drab by merganser standards but it does possess truly vibrant vermilion legs. Richard Crossley has seen a few Hooded Mergansers in his day… Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation , but he's als |
By what name did the American F-86 jet fighter become more commonly known | North American F-86 Sabre | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia North American F-86 Sabre A North American F-86 during the Oshkosh Air Show Role North American YF-93 The North American F-86 Sabre (sometimes called the Sabrejet) was a transonic jet fighter aircraft . Produced by North American Aviation, the Sabre is best known as America's first swept wing fighter which could counter the similarly winged Soviet MiG-15 in high-speed dogfights over the skies of the Korean War . Considered one of the best and most important fighter aircraft in the Korean War, the F-86 is also rated highly in comparison with fighters of other eras. [3] Although it was developed in the late 1940s and was outdated by the end of the 1950s, the Sabre proved versatile and adaptable, and continued as a front-line fighter in numerous air forces until the last active operational examples were retired by the Bolivian Air Force in 1994. Its success led to an extended production run of more than 7,800 aircraft between 1949 and 1956, in the United States, Japan and Italy. Variants were built in Canada and Australia. The Canadair Sabre added another 1,815 airframes, and the significantly redesigned CAC Sabre (sometimes known as the Avon Sabre or CAC CA-27), had a production run of 112. It was by far the most-produced Western jet fighter, with total production of all variants at 9,860 units. [1] Contents Edit North American had produced the highly successful propeller-powered P-51 Mustang in World War II , which saw combat against some of the first operational jet fighters. By late 1944, North American proposed its first jet fighter to the U.S. Navy which became the FJ-1 Fury . It was an unexceptional transitional jet fighter which had a straight wing derived from the P-51. [4] [5] Initial proposals to meet a United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) requirement for a medium-range, single-seat, high-altitude jet-powered day escort fighter / fighter bomber were drafted in mid-1944. [6] In early 1945, North American Aviation submitted four designs. [6] The USAAF selected one design over the others, and granted North American a contract to build three examples of the XP-86 (eXperimental Pursuit). Deleting specific requirements from the FJ-1 Fury, coupled with other modifications, allowed the XP-86 to be lighter and considerably faster than the Fury, with an estimated top speed of 582 mph (937 km/h), versus the Fury's 547 mph (880 km/h). [6] Despite the gain in speed, early studies revealed the XP-86 would have the same performance as its rivals, the XP-80 and XP-84 . It was also feared that, because these designs were more advanced in their development stages, the XP-86 would be canceled. Crucially, the XP-86 would not be able to meet the required top speed of 600 mph (970 km/h); [7] North American had to quickly come up with a radical change that could leapfrog it over its rivals. The North American F-86 Sabre was the first American aircraft to take advantage of flight research data seized from the German aerodynamicists at the end of the war. [8] This data showed that a thin swept wing could greatly reduce drag and delay compressibility problems which had bedeviled even prop-powered fighters such as the Lockheed P-38 Lightning approaching the speed of sound. By 1944, German engineers and designers had established the benefits of swept wings based on experimental designs dating back to 1940. Study of the data showed that a swept wing would solve their speed problem, while a slat on the wing's leading edge which extended at low speeds would enhance low-speed stability. Because development of the XP-86 had reached an advanced stage, the idea of changing the sweep of the wing was met with resistance from some senior North American staff. Despite stiff opposition, after good test results were obtained in wind tunnel tests, the swept-wing concept was eventually adopted. Performance requirements were met by incorporating a 35° swept-back wing, using NACA 4-digit modified airfoils, using NACA 0009.5-64 at the root and NACA 0008.5-64 at the tip, [9] with an automati |
Which type of acid is used in car batteries | What Is Battery Acid? Car Battery Chemical Composition Updated August 05, 2016. Question: What Is Battery Acid? Battery acid could refer to any acid used in a chemical cell or battery, but usually this term s applied to describe the acid used in a lead-acid battery, such as is found in a motor vehicle. Answer: Car or automotive battery acid is 30-50% sulfuric acid (H2SO4) in water. Usually the acid has a mole fraction of 29%-32% sulfuric acid, density of 1.25–1.28 kg/L and concentration of 4.2–5 mol/L. Battery acid has a pH of approximately 0.8. Lead-Acid Battery Construction and Chemical Reaction A lead-acid battery consists of two lead plats separated by a liquid or gel containing sulfuric acid in water. The battery is rechargeable, with charging and discharge chemical reactions. When the battery is being used (discharged), electrons move from the negatively-charged lead plate to the positively-charged plate. The negative plate reaction is: Pb(s) + HSO4-(aq) → PbSO4(s) + H+(aq) + 2 e- The positive plate reaction is: PbO2(s) + HSO4- + 3H+(aq) + 2 e- → PbSO4(s) + 2 H2O(l) continue reading below our video 4 Tips for Improving Test Performance Which may be combined to write the overall chemical reaction: Pb(s) + PbO2(s) + 2 H2SO4(aq) → 2 PbSO4(s) + 2 H2O(l) When the battery is fully charged, the negative plate is lead, the electrolyte is concentrated sulfuric acid, and the positive plate is lead dioxide. If the battery is overcharged, electrolysis of water produces hydrogen gas and oxygen gas, which are lost. Some types of batteries allow water to be added to make up for the loss. When the battery is discharged, the reverse reaction forms lead sulfate on both plates. If the battery is fully discharged, the result is two identical lead sulfate plates, separated by water. At this point, the battery is considered completely dead and can't recover to be charged again. |
Diego De Vega is a fictional character better known as whom | Passable Literature Trivia Quiz In which book would you find a Heffalump? Which detective had a landlady called Mrs. Hudson? Who wrote the Booker Prize winning novel The Life of Pi? Which of Alexandre Dumas' 'Three Musketeers' real identity is Comte de la Fère? In which language did Vladimir Nabokov write Lolita? Which 1949 novel begins 'It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen?' How many lines are there in a sonnet? Don Diego de la Vega is the secret identity of which hero? In which novel does an alien invasion commence in Woking, England? In the title of a Shakespeare play, who are Valentine and Proteus? In which George Bernard Shaw play are Professor Henry Higgins and Eliza Doolittle central characters? Which fictional Count's real name is Edmond Dantès? What was the name of Captain Nemo's submarine in Jules Verne's novel? Which poet wrote the Canterbury Tales? Who was Ebenezer Scrooge's deceased partner in 'A Christmas Carol?' Question Who created the fictional town of Middlemarch? In which novel would you find the exceedingly strong drink called the 'Pan-galactic Gargle Blaster?' In which Jane Austen novel do the Bennet family appear? Who is the title hobbit in 'The Hobbit?' Which author used the pseudonyms Isaac Bickerstaffe and Lemuel Gulliver among others? What is the name of the sequel to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost?' In which novel does the character Major Major Major Major appear? Who went on a circumnavigation of the world from the Reform Club as the result of a bet? Which Ray Bradbury novel opens 'It was a pleasure to burn?' Which novel was subtitled 'The Modern Prometheus?' Who wrote the short story 'I, Robot' in 1950? In the Harry Potter novels, as whom did Tom Riddle become infamous? Which novel takes place in the Year of Our Ford 632? Who taught children to fly using 'lovely thoughts' and fairy dust? Which John Steinbeck novel centers on the characters George and Lennie? Who wrote the Twilight series of novels? How are the sisters Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy collectively known? Which mythological figure 'Shrugged' in the title of an Ayn Rand novel? How many syllables are there in a haiku? 'Workers of the world, unite!' is the last line of which work? What real-life Soviet organisation is James Bond's nemesis in the early novels? In which fictional country is the castle of Zenda to be found? Who is the chief protagonist in John Buchan's The 39 Steps? How is David John Cornwell better known? What is the name of Long John Silver’s parrot? At what age do Adrian Mole's diaries start? Who lived the last few years of his life in Paris under the pseudonym 'Sebastian Melmoth'? Who created Noddy? |
Which Florida county is Walt Disney World in | What county is Disney World in? | Reference.com What county is Disney World in? A: Quick Answer Walt Disney World is located in parts of Orange County and parts of Osceola County, Florida. The majority of the attractions and money-making ventures are located in Orange County due to a tax restriction on making money in Osceola County. Full Answer Disney World is a large project and takes up around 47 square miles. It is almost twice the size of the island of Manhattan. Walt Disney World is significantly larger than other Disney parks, including Disneyland. Other than the park that takes up the land that is owned and operated by the Walt Disney corporation, there are also wetlands, wildlife, spill off areas and specific environmental protection areas. There is a bus station that also serves as the terminal for the monorail. The official address of Disney World is Lake Buena Vista, Florida. This city has a sister city called Bay Lake. Combined, these two cities are owned by Walt Disney Corporation, but they function in the same way as most other cities. There is a quasi governmental scheme, taxes are paid to the state and there are post offices for both cities. In order for the park city to remain a true city, employees of the park are encouraged to live within the city limits of Lake Buena Vista. Disney security is a true police force and town officials are all Disney cast members. |
Who was William Shakespeare's mother | Shakespeare's Parents Shakespeare's Parents Shakespeare's father, John, came to Stratford from Snitterfield before 1532 as an apprentice glover and tanner of leathers. John Shakespeare prospered and began to deal in farm products and wool. It is recorded that he bought a house in 1552 (the date that he first appears in the town records), and bought more property in 1556. Because John Shakespeare owned one house on Greenhill Street and two houses on Henley Street, the exact location of William's birth cannot be known for certain. Sometime between 1556 and 1558 John Shakespeare married Mary Arden, the daughter of the wealthy Robert Arden of Wilmecote and owner of the sixty-acre farm called Asbies. The wedding would have most likely taken place in Mary Arden's parish church at Aston Cantlow, the burial place of Robert Arden, and, although there is no evidence of strong piety on either side of the family, it would have been a Catholic service, since Queen Mary I was the reigning monarch. We assume neither John nor Mary could write -- John used a pair of glovers' compasses as his signature while Mary used a running horse -- but it did not prevent them from becoming important members of the community. John Shakespeare was elected to a multitude of civic positions, including ale-taster of the borough (Stratford had a long-reaching reputation for its brewing) in 1557, chamberlain of the borough in 1561, alderman in 1565, (a position which came with free education for his children at the Stratford Grammar School ), high bailiff, or mayor, in 1568, and chief alderman in 1571. Due to his important civic duties, he rightfully sought the title of gentleman and applied for his coat-of-arms in 1570 (see picture on left). However, for unspecific reasons the application was abruptly withdrawn, and within the next few years, for reasons just as mystifying, John Shakespeare would go from wealthy business owner and dedicated civil servant to debtor and absentee council member. By 1578 he was behind in his taxes and stopped paying the statutory aldermanic subscription for poor relief. In 1579, he had to mortgage Mary Shakespeare's estate, Asbies, to pay his creditors. In 1580 he was fined 40 pounds for missing a court date and in 1586 the town removed him from the board of aldermen due to lack of attendance. By 1590, John Shakespeare owned only his house on Henley Street and, in 1592 he was fined for not attending church. However, near the very end of John Shakespeare's life, it seems that his social and economic standing was again beginning to flourish. He once again applied to the College of Heralds for a coat-of-arms in 1596, and, due likely to the success of William in London, this time his wish was granted. On October 20 of that year, by permission of the Garter King of Arms (the Queen's aid in such matters) "the said John Shakespeare, Gentlemen, and...his children, issue and posterity" were lawfully entitled to display the gold coat-of-arms, with a black banner bearing a silver spear (a visual representation of the family name "Shakespeare"). The coat-of-arms could then be displayed on their door and all their personal items. The motto was Non sanz droict or not without right. The reason cited for granting the coat-of-arms was John Shakespeare's grandfather's faithful service to Henry VII, but no specifics were given as to what service he actually performed. The coat-of-arms appears on Shakespeare's tomb in Stratford. In 1599 John Shakespeare was reinstated on the town council, but died a short time later, in 1601. He was probably near seventy years old and he had been married for forty-four years. Mary Shakespeare died in 1608 and was buried on September 9. How to cite this article: Mabillard, Amanda. Shakespeare of Stratford: Shakespeare's Parents. Shakespeare Online. 18 Sept. 2000. < http://www.shakespeare-online.com/biography/shakespeareparents.html >. References |
What was the British Army's standard rifle from its adoption in 1895 till 1957 | Weapons used in World War I Weapons used in World War I Lee Enfield Rifle The Lee-Enfield bolt-action, magazine-fed, rifle was the main firearm used by the British forces during the first half of the 20th century. It was the British Army's standard rifle from its official adoption in 1895 until 1957. The Lee-Enfield used the .303 British cartridge. A fearsome bayonet could be attached. The Lee-Enfield bolt-action, magazine-fed, rifle was the main firearm used by the British forces during the first half of the 20th century. It was the British Army's standard rifle from its official adoption in 1895 until 1957. The Lee-Enfield used the .303 British cartridge. The Lee-Enfield featured a ten-round box magazine which was loaded manually from the top. The fast-operating Lee bolt-action and large magazine capacity enabled a trained rifleman to fire 20 to 30 aimed rounds a minute, making the Lee-Enfield the fastest military bolt-action rifle of the day. The standard issue bayonet for the Lee-Enfield rifle was about half a metre long (blade was 43cms, handle extra) Manovering Lewis Gun The Lewis Gun is a light machine gun of American design that was first used in combat in World War I, and continued in service with a number of armed forces all the way through to the 1950s. It is distinctive because of a wide tubular cooling shroud around the barrel and top mounted drum magazine. The Lewis Gun was invented by a US Army officer, Colonel I N Lewis. The US Army did not use it at first, and Col Lewis set up a company in Belgium to produce it, and adapted it to fire British 303 amunition. The British Birmingham Small Arms Company bought a licence and produced large numbers in England. Their design was officially approved for service on 15th October 1915. The Lewis Gun was gas operated. Some of the expanding gases were tapped off from the barrel, driving a piston to the rear against a spring. This drove a mechanism that fired one round, ejected it, and fired the next as long as the operator held his finger on the trigger (and as long as the gun did not jam). The gun's rate of fire was approximately 500–600 rounds per minute, with short bursts the usual way of firing it. With its adjustable sights and bipod support the Lewis Gun proved effective to some 600 metres.The gun weighed 28 lb (12.7 kg), only about half as much as a typical medium machine gun of the era, such as the Vickers machine gun, and was chosen in part because, being more portable than a heavy machine gun (such as the Vickers), it could be carried and used by a single soldier. The gun was designed with an aluminium barrel-casing to use the muzzle blast to draw air into the gun and cool down the internal mechanism. The Lewis Gun utilised two different drum magazines, one holding 47 and the other 97 rounds. Nicknamed 'the Belgian rattlesnake' by German forces who came up against the weapon in 1914. By 1916 approximately 50,000 had been produced. In 1915 each British battalion on the Western Front had just four Lewis Guns, by 1917 each infantry section had its own Lewis gunner and backup, with battalions by then deploying 46 Lewis Guns. The Lewis was carried and fired by one man, but he needed another to carry and load the magazines. Vickers Machine Gun Machine gunners looking for aircraft In 1914, all infantry battalions were equipped with a machine gun section of two guns, which was increased to four in February 1915. The sections were equipped with Maxim guns, served by a subaltern and 12 men. The Maxim had a maximum rate of fire of 500 rounds, so was the equivalent of around 40 well-trained riflemen. The experience of fighting in the early clashes and in the First Battle of Ypres had proved that the machine guns required special tactics and organisation. A Machine Gun Training Centre was established at Grantham in England, and oanother in France. It was decided in October 1915 to form a single specialist Machine Gun Company per infantry brigade, by withdrawi |
What is the name of the Swedish national airline | Major Airlines of Europe - Nations Online Project Major Airlines of Europe ___ Major Airlines of Europe List of major airlines and flag air carriers operating from European countries. Listed are international and domestic operating airlines, commercial airlines with passenger and cargo services, scheduled air carrier and low cost airlines, as well as their main hub airports (IATA airport code in parenthesis). For more information about the companies click on the link to connect to the official airline website. Meanwhile the airlines offer all similar services on their website, like online booking, flights and hotel/car offers, seat reservations, online check-in, miles bonuses and also travel insurances. Under the city links you will find information about the city, the location of the local airport(s), the actual local time and the current weather conditions of the city or airport. The country links open the respective country profile with comprehensive information about the nation. Bookmark/share this page Austrian Airlines IATA Designator: OS, ICAO Designator: AUA, Callsign: AUSTRIAN The Austrian flag carrier operates scheduled services to over 130 destinations predominantly in Europe, and some routes to USA and Asia. The subsidiary of Deutsche Lufthansa has its main base at Vienna International Airport (VIE) near Vienna (Wien). Lauda Air IATA Designator: NG, ICAO Designator: LDA, Callsign: LAUDAAIR Lauda Air operates scheduled leisure flights and charters to holiday destinations in Europe, North Africa, the Caribbean and South-East Asia. Its hub is Vienna International Airport (VIE) near Vienna . Niki IATA Designator: HG, ICAO Designator: NLY, Callsign: FLYNIKI flyNiki is a scheduled semi-low cost airline, it operates charter services to leisure destinations in Europe and Egypt . Niki has its hub at Vienna International Airport (VIE), Vienna . Belavia IATA Designator: B2, ICAO Designator: BRU, Callsign: BELAVIA The state-owned Belavia Belarusian Airlines is the national airline and flag carrier of Belarus. Belavia operates a network of routes between European cities and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), as well as some destinations in the Middle East. Its main base is at Minsk International Airport (MSQ) located about 42 km (26 mi) east of Minsk , the country's capital city. Brussels Airlines IATA Designator: SN, ICAO Designator: BEL, Callsign: BEELINE Brussels Airlines is the result of the alliance between SN Brussels Airlines and Virgin Express, a formerly Brussels-based low fare airline. Today Brussels Airlines is a subsidiary of Lufthansa. It is the largest airline based in Belgium, it operates flights to more than 40 European destinations as well as flights to 16 destinations on the African continent, its hub is at Brussels National Airport (BRU) near Belgium's capital Brussels . On the company's website you will find corporate profile, timetables, etc. IATA Designator: FB, ICAO Designator: LZB, Callsign: FLYBULGARIA The national airline carrier of Bulgaria, it is based in Sofia the country's capital. Balkan Airlines (defunct) IATA Designator: LZ, ICAO Designator: LAZ, Callsign: BALKAN Balkan Airlines was Bulgaria's government-owned national carrier between 1946 and 2002 and, at its height, one of Europe's largest air carriers. B&H Airlines IATA Designator: JA, ICAO Designator: BON, Callsign: AIR BOSNA B&H Airlines is the flag carrier of Bosnia and Herzegovina, it operates scheduled passenger and charter services as well as small cargo services, its home base is at Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ), the primary international airport in the country, located close to Sarajevo . Croatia Airlines IATA Designator: OU, ICAO Designator: CTN, Callsign: CROATIA Croatian Airline based in Stranice, is the national flag carrier of the Republic of Croatia, it serves the Balkan region and destinations in Europe. Its hub is at Zagreb Airport (ZAG), the main international airport of Croatia near Zagreb the country's capital city. Cyprus Airways IATA Designator: CY, ICAO Designator: CYP, Callsign: CYPRUS Cyprus |
What has been the most common first name of US Presidents | Presidents' Names A Popular Baby Name Trend Using American Presidents' Names for Baby Naming Inspiration The Colombian Way Ltda/Moment/Getty Images A slew of films about presidents over the past few years have likely contributed to the popularity of using presidents' names as baby names. From the Academy Award-winning Lincoln starring Daniel Day-Lewis to the dissection Nixon's post-presidency in Frost/Nixon. And if anything has held true about baby naming trends over the past several decades, Hollywood's movies and actors often have a big influence. Consider the rise in popularity of names like Madison , Ethan , Noah , Olivia , or any of the Old Hollywood Names that have enjoyed a resurgence. And if nothing else, some parents might like the idea of giving their child a name with a "presidential" feel. James, William and John, which were the first names for many presidents, have been staples on the list of most popular baby names over the past hundred years. Here's how the list breaks down so far: 6 presidents named James: Buchanan, Carter, Garfield, Madison, Monroe, Polk 4 presidents named John: Adams, Quincy Adams, Kennedy, Tyler 4 presidents named William: Clinton, Harrison, McKinley, Taft 3 presidents names George: Washington, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush 2 presidents named Andrew: Jackson and Johnson 2 presidents named Franklin: Pierce and Roosevelt But now presidents' last names repurposed as first names have become popular among Millennial parents as well. Here are the most popular first names on the most recent baby names list that are also presidents' last names. Madison This last name of our fourth president, James Madison has been a top ten name on the girls' list for more than 20 years. Made popular by the 1984 movie Splash, this name has been far and away the most popular president's name to hit the charts for girls. Jackson This name of the ninth president, Andrew Jackson, who may or may not lose his spot on the $20 bill, has become a popular name for boys, breaking into the top 20 just in the past two years. Tyler He's slipped a bit in recent years, but at the turn of the millennium, Tyler was one of the top names for boys. John Tyler was the tenth president, who ascended to office upon the death of president William Henry Harrison. Carter Also likely buoyed by the 1990s television series ER, which had a central character named Carter, the name of the 39th president Jimmy Carter has broken into the top 50 on the boys' chart over the past decade. Kennedy This name of the 35th president, John F. Kennedy, has seen modest popularity on the list of girls' names, busting into the top 100 in 2011. Kennedy is another odd last-name-as-first-name occurrence. Here are some other presidents' names that have registered on the top 1000 baby name charts recently. Grant Taylor for both boys and girls, but much more popular for girls. McKinley |
In sculpture, what is the name for the upper part of a human figure, depicting the head and neck plus all or part of the chest and shoulders | Queen Nefertiti Sculpture Classical realism figurative sculpture by Yoyita H: 21 by W: 10 by D: 6 1/2 Queen Nefertiti (c. 1370 BC - c. 1330 BC) Her name means the beautiful (or perfect) one has arrived. was the Great Royal Wife (or chief consort/wife) of the Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten. She was the mother-in-law and probable stepmother of the Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Akhenaten and Nefertiti had six daughters, she shared her husband with two other royal wives named Mekytaten and Ankhesenpaaten, as well as later with her probable daughter, Merytaten. Iin 1912, an exquisite limestone sculpture of her now-famous face was unearthed at the royal retreat of Amarna. It was more than 3,200 years old, dating from 1345 B.C. now in Berlin's Altes Museum. The bust was attributed to the sculptor Thutmose, and was found in his workshop. The bust itself is notable for exemplifying the understanding Ancient Egyptians had regarding realistic facial proportions. The royal line of Egyptians of that era resembled Caucasoid/Asiatic types with large, dark, almond-shaped eyes, broad facial planes with gracefully curving contours, and lips of moderate thickness and width. (Brace, et al.1933) Some of her titles included: Heiress, Great of Favours, Possessed of Charm, Exuding Happiness, Mistress of Sweetness, beloved one, soothing the king's heart in his house, soft-spoken in all, Mistress of Upper and Lower Egypt, Great King's Wife, whom he loves, Lady of the Two Lands, Nefertiti. It is now believed that she was the daughter of Ay, later to be pharaoh. Another theory identified Nefertiti with the Mitanni princess Tadukhipa. The name Nimerithin has been mentioned in older scrolls, as an alternative name, but this has not yet been officially confirmed. If she was indeed the daughter of Ay, it was probably not by his chief wife, Tey, who was not referred to as a "Royal mother of the chief wife of the king", but rather 'nurse' and 'governess' of the king's chief wife. It could be that Nefertiti's actual mother died early on, and it was left to Tey to raise the young girl. Undoubtedly, Akenaten seems to have had a great love for his Chief Royal wife. They were inseparable in early reliefs, many of which showed their family in loving, almost utopian compositions. At times, the king is shown riding with her in a chariot, kissing her in public and with her sitting on his knee. it was the figure of Nefertiti that Akhenaten had carved onto the four corners of his granite sarcophagus and it was she who provided the protection to his mummy, a role traditionally played by the female deities Isis, Nephthys, Selket and Neith. In Year 4 of his reign (1346 BC) Amenhotep IV started his worship of Aten. The king led a religious revolution, in which Nefertiti played a prominent role. This year is also believed to mark the beginning of his construction of a new capital, Akhetaten, at what is known today as Amarna. In his Year 5, Amenhotep IV officially changed his name to Akhenaten as evidence of his new worship. The date given for the event has been estimated to fall around January 2 of that year. In Year 7 of his reign (1343 BC) the capital was officially moved from Thebes to Amarna, though construction of the city seems to have continued for two more years (till 1341 BC). The new city was dedicated to the royal couple's new religion. Nefertiti's famous bust is also thought to have been created around this time. During Akhenaten's reign (and possibly after) Nefertiti enjoyed unprecedented power, and by the twelfth year of his reign, there is evidence that she may have been elevated to the status of co-regent equal in status to the pharaoh himself. She was often depicted on temple walls the same size as the king, signifying her importance, and shown worshiping the Aten alone. Perhaps most impressively, Nefertiti is shown on a relief from the temple at Amarna which is now in the MFA in Boston, smiting a foreign enemy with a mace before the Aten. Such depictions had traditionally been reserved for the pharaoh alone, and yet Nefertiti was depicted as such. About Year 1 |
In which city was the SALT 11 treaty signed | Carter and Brezhnev sign the SALT-II treaty - Jun 18, 1979 - HISTORY.com Carter and Brezhnev sign the SALT-II treaty Share this: Carter and Brezhnev sign the SALT-II treaty Author Carter and Brezhnev sign the SALT-II treaty URL Publisher A+E Networks During a summit meeting in Vienna, President Jimmy Carter and Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev sign the SALT-II agreement dealing with limitations and guidelines for nuclear weapons. The treaty, which never formally went into effect, proved to be one of the most controversial U.S.-Soviet agreements of the Cold War. The SALT-II agreement was the result of many nagging issues left over from the successful SALT-I treaty of 1972. Though the 1972 treaty limited a wide variety of nuclear weapons, many issues remained unresolved. Talks between the United States and the Soviet Union began almost immediately after SALT-I was ratified by both nations in 1972. Those talks failed to achieve any new breakthroughs, however. By 1979, both the United States and Soviet Union were eager to revitalize the process. For the United States, fear that the Soviets were leaping ahead in the arms race was the primary motivator. For the Soviet Union, the increasingly close relationship between America and communist China was a cause for growing concern. In June 1979, Carter and Brezhnev met in Vienna and signed the SALT-II agreement. The treaty basically established numerical equality between the two nations in terms of nuclear weapons delivery systems. It also limited the number of MIRV missiles (missiles with multiple, independent nuclear warheads). In truth, the treaty did little or nothing to stop, or even substantially slow down, the arms race. Nevertheless, it met with unrelenting criticism in the United States. The treaty was denounced as a “sellout” to the Soviets, one that would leave America virtually defenseless against a whole range of new weapons not mentioned in the agreement. Even supporters of arms control were less than enthusiastic about the treaty, since it did little to actually control arms. Debate over SALT-II in the U.S. Congress continued for months. In December 1979, however, the Soviets launched an invasion of Afghanistan. The Soviet attack effectively killed any chance of SALT-II being passed, and Carter ensured this by withdrawing the treaty from the Senate in January 1980. SALT-II thus remained signed, but unratified. During the 1980s, both nations agreed to respect the agreement until such time as new arms negotiations could take place. Related Videos |
In which country is Mount Ararat | Google Map of Mount Ararat, Turkey - Nations Online Project ___ Famous Landmarks: Sacred Mountains - Satellite View of Mount Ararat, Turkey Mount Ararat with its two major cones, Lesser Ararat (left) and Greater Ararat (right). About Mount Ararat (Agri Dagh) Satellite view is showing Mount Ararat, a dormant complex volcano in Eastern Anatolia Region of Turkey close to the border to Armenia , about 60 km south of Armenia's capital Yerevan . One of the mountain's two peaks the Greater Ararat, is with an elevation of 5,137 m (16,854 ft) the tallest peak in Turkey. According to the book of Genesis, which is the first book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament, Noah's Ark came to rest at the mountains of Ararat. "In the seventh month the Ark rests on the mountains of Ararat, and in the tenth month the tops of the mountains are seen". (Genesis 8:4) Noah was the tenth and last of the pre-flood Patriarchs (Adam was the first). GOD briefed Noah in a private conversation about HIS plans to wipeout the entire humanity and to return Earth to its pre-Creation state of watery chaos by inundating the whole f**** planet. HE then gave Noah detailed instructions how to build the vessel. When the mighty ship was completed, angels took over to gather all the required animals to the ship, together with their food. In the selfsame day Noah entered the ark, together with his wife, his sons, and the three wives of his sons. Noah was then just aged 600. But Noah's landing site at Mount Ararat/Agri Dagh is disputed for a variety of reasons. Firstly, was there really a GOD sent planetary wide great deluge (which of course also would have wiped out the Garden of Eden), in an act of divine retribution, because HIM was unhappy with HIS creation? Secondly, there is a lack of evidents both, in historical tradition and physical evidents, that Mount Ararat was in fact the scene where the ark came to rest. In Syrian tradition, as well as in Quranic tradition, the specific summit of the "Mountains of Ararat" where Noah's ark landed is identified as Mount Judi/Cudi Dagh in today Şırnak Province near the city of Cizre, some 500 km southwest of Mount Ararat in the Southeastern Anatolia Region in Turkey (zoom out to find the location of Mount Judi/Cudi Dagh). Throughout human history there were myths about great floods. In Hindu mythology, there was Sraddhadeva, the king of Dravida and the progenitor of the current humanity. Forewarned about the flood by Matsya, one of the ten primary avatars of Vishnu, he saved humanity by building a boat that carried his family and the seven sages to safety (sounds familiar?). φ Latitude, λ Longitude (of Map center; move the map to see coordinates): , |
Which river forms a natural boundary between Derbyshire and Staffordshire | Fly Fishing on the River Dove in The Derbyshire Peak District - Go Fly Fishing UK The Derbyshire / Staffordshire River Dove A Very Historic Fly Fishing River (The entire length of the Dove is the boundary between Staffordshire on the West and Derbyshire on the East.) The River Dove in Derbyshire is where Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton fished and is mentioned in “The Compleat Angler” (1653). The River Dove is a limestone river flowing through the beautiful Derbyshire Dales countryside. The clear alkaline water is a rich environment for aquatic insects and consequently both Brown Trout and Grayling thrive here. Its source at Axe Edge Moor is just south west of Buxton and it flows in a southerly direction and joins the River Trent near Burton-on-Trent. The best fly fishing beats are not far from the historical old town of Ashbourne. Go Fly Fishing UK offers top class guided fly fishing and fly fishing tuition days on several excellent and often exclusive beats of the River Dove. Take the opportunity to fish the exclusive “Temple” beat and lunch in Charles Cotton’s fishing house (1674) or visit Izaak Walton’s cottage (1654) at Shallowford, 50 minutes drive from Ashbourne. The River Dove is within easy reach of the cities of Sheffield, Manchester, Derby, Leicester, Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham. Fish Species / Seasons The River Dove has an excellent stock of Brown Trout and Grayling. The majority of the Brown Trout are wild fish and the Grayling grow large with fish in excess of 2lbs not uncommon. Additionally, Rainbow Trout are present in some sections. The Brown Trout fishing season runs from the 18th March to the 7th October inclusive and Grayling fishing season runs from the 16th June until the 14th March inclusive. Tackle The River Dove is not a large limestone river but a rod of between 8.5 and 9 feet for a 4 / 5 weight (floating) line is not too long for most beats. On some upper beats however a shorter rod would be an advantage. Wading is essential with chest waders being the preferred option. Tactics All legitimate methods of fly fishing are allowed on the River Dove but it’s an excellent dry fly river and often “a match the hatch” approach is the best tactic. Fishing with weighted or un-weighted nymphs or bugs is also extremely effective as are North Country Spiders. Being a smaller river it’s also ideal for using a “Tenkara” rod and fishing in the traditional Japanese style. The Dove has excellent hatches throughout the season and has an often prolific Mayfly hatch starting around the end of May until the end of June. Guides We have a very experienced guide on the Dove who has fly fished for more than 40 years and fished the River Dove for the past 18 years - he knows every beat we use intimately. Tackle and waders can be supplied and collection/return from/to Uttoxeter station can be arranged. If you fancy making your fly fishing part of a short break then we can advise you on the best accommodation options, these include Country House Hotels, Inns and Bed and Breakfasts each within a short distance of superb fishing. Costs Fly fishing in the Derbyshire Dales is great value. Although we charge £15 per person more for a day on the River Dove than at most other locations this is still a very low price when compared to other rivers of similar quality. Note – Days on the exclusive Charles Cotton “Temple” beat cost more and vary depending on the time of year, please call for a quotation. Click here to go directly to our guided day price list . Contact Steve at our northern office to discuss your preferred fly fishing location or to make a booking – telephone 01756 748378 / 07717 533177 or email [email protected] . Useful Links |
What is the only UK No. 1 single for Fleetwood Mac | Fleetwood Mac · 2016 Tour Dates and Concert Tickets | Thrillcall Track Artist for New Show Alerts Fleetwood Mac are a British-American rock band formed in 1967 in London. Due to numerous line-up changes, the only original member present in the band is its namesake, drummer Mick Fleetwood. Although band founder Peter Green named the group by combinin... Fleetwood Mac are a British-American rock band formed in 1967 in London. Due to numerous line-up changes, the only original member present in the band is its namesake, drummer Mick Fleetwood. Although band founder Peter Green named the group by combining the surnames of two of his former bandmates (Fleetwood, McVie) from John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, bassist John McVie played neither on their first single nor at their first concerts, as he initially decided to stay with Mayall. The keyboardist, Christine McVie, who joined the band in 1970 while married to John McVie, appeared on all but the debut album, either as a member or as a session musician. She also supplied the artwork for the album Kiln House. The two most successful periods for the band were during the late 1960s British blues boom, when they were led by guitarist Peter Green and achieved a UK number one with "Albatross"; and from 1975 to 1987, as a more pop oriented act, featuring Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. Fleetwood Mac's second album after the incorporation of Buckingham and Nicks, 1977's Rumours, produced four U.S. Top 10 singles (including Nicks' song "Dreams"), and remained at No.1 on the American albums chart for 31 weeks, as well as reaching the top spot in various countries around the world. To date the album has sold over 45 million copies worldwide, making it the fourth-highest-selling album of all time. The band achieved more modest success in the intervening period between 1971 and 1974, with the line-up including Bob Welch, during the 1990s in between the departure and return of Nicks and Buckingham, and also during the 2000s in between the departure and return of Christine McVie. In 1998, selected members of Fleetwood Mac were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and received the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. The band has sold 100 million albums worldwide. In 2014, Christine McVie rejoined the band. Formation and early years (1967–1970) Fleetwood Mac was formed in 1967 in London when Peter Green left the British blues band John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers. Green had replaced guitarist Eric Clapton in the Bluesbreakers, and received critical acclaim for his work on their album A Hard Road. After he had been in the Bluesbreakers for some time, Green asked if drummer Mick Fleetwood could replace Aynsley Dunbar. Green had been in two bands with Fleetwood—Peter B's Looners and the subsequent Shotgun Express (which featured a young Rod Stewart as vocalist). John Mayall agreed and Fleetwood became a member of the band. The Bluesbreakers now consisted of Green, Fleetwood, John McVie and Mayall. Mayall gave Green free recording time as a gift, in which Fleetwood, McVie and Green recorded five songs. The fifth song was an instrumental which Green named after the rhythm section, "Fleetwood Mac". Soon after, Green contacted Fleetwood to form a new band. The pair wanted McVie on bass guitar and even named the band 'Fleetwood Mac' as a way to entice him. However, McVie opted to keep his steady income with Mayall rather than take a risk with a new band. In the meantime Peter Green and Mick Fleetwood teamed up with slide guitarist Jeremy Spencer and bassist Bob Brunning, who was in the band on the understanding that he would leave if McVie agreed to join. The Green, Fleetwood, Spencer, Brunning version of the band made its debut on 13 August 1967 at the Windsor Jazz and Blues Festival. Within weeks of this show, John McVie agreed to join the band as permanent bassist. Fleetwood Mac's first album, Fleetwood Mac, was a no-frills blues album and was released on the Blue Horizon label in February 1968. In fact there were no other players on the album (except for th |
Who was the first Football League substitute | Fifty years since Charlton Athletic's Keith Peacock became the first Football League substitute Charlton Athletic's Keith Peacock Image by: Barratts/S&G/EMPICS Sport On this day in 1965 Charlton Athletic’s Keith Peacock became the first substitute to appear in a Football League match. The 20-year-old replaced injured Addicks goalkeeper Mike Rose after just 11 minutes of a match against Bolton Wanderers, stepping onto the pitch and into the history books. Peacock spent his entire professional career with the south-east London outfit, making more than 500 appearances for Charlton, but he will always be remembered by the wider football world for one he didn’t start. ''I was disappointed when I was told I wouldn't be playing and doubly disappointed that a lad younger than me, Alan Campbell, was in,” the midfielder told the Telegraph on the 40th anniversary of that famous day. ''Before the rule change, the 12th man came along and pushed the kit skip and was there in case of an emergency. Suddenly I was expected to get changed and prepare with the rest. But after 11 minutes I was on and it was unbelievable." Prior to the rule change in 1965, teams were forced to play on with a less-than-full complement if injured players were unable to continue, but pressure had grown for substitutes to be allowed after injuries to players had been seen to impact high-profile fixtures. The following season it was agreed the allotted substitute could be used at the manager’s discretion, but not until 1987 would the number of replacements be increased to two per team. And it wasn’t just Peacock – who went on to become assistant manager at Charlton during their time in the top flight – who claimed a place in history on this day in 1965. Later in the afternoon Bobby Knox came on for Barrow and became the first Football League sub to score a goal. Suddenly I was expected to get changed and prepare with the rest. But after 11 minutes I was on and it was unbelievable Keith Peacock |
Which John Grisham novel was made into a film in 1993 starring Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington | The Pelican Brief (1993) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A law student uncovers a conspiracy, putting herself and others in danger. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 25 titles created 23 Aug 2011 a list of 25 titles created 01 Oct 2011 a list of 46 titles created 01 Dec 2012 a list of 22 titles created 23 Jul 2013 a list of 30 titles created 01 Apr 2015 Title: The Pelican Brief (1993) 6.5/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 1 win & 2 nominations. See more awards » Videos A quadriplegic ex-homicide detective and his female partner try to track down a serial killer who is terrorizing New York City. Director: Phillip Noyce A US Army officer, despondent about a deadly mistake he made, investigates a female chopper commander's worthiness for the Medal of Honor. Director: Edward Zwick On a US nuclear missile sub, a young first officer stages a mutiny to prevent his trigger happy captain from launching his missiles before confirming his orders to do so. Director: Tony Scott A Florida police chief must solve a vicious double homicide before he himself falls under suspicion. Director: Carl Franklin A man obsessed with conspiracy theories becomes a target after one of his theories turns out to be true. Unfortunately, in order to save himself, he has to figure out which theory it is. Director: Richard Donner Homicide detective John Hobbes witnesses the execution of serial killer Edgar Reese. Soon after the execution the killings start again, and they are very similar to Reese's style. Director: Gregory Hoblit A young boy who witnessed the suicide of a mafia lawyer hires an attorney to protect him when the District Attorney tries to use him to take down a mob family. Director: Joel Schumacher The secret US abduction of a suspected terrorist leads to a wave of terrorist attacks in New York that lead to the declaration of martial law. Director: Edward Zwick A young lawyer joins a prestigious law firm only to discover that it has a sinister dark side. Director: Sydney Pollack In the midst of the Gulf War, soldiers are kidnapped and brainwashed for sinister purposes. Director: Jonathan Demme A young woman fakes her own death in an attempt to escape her nightmarish marriage, but discovers it is impossible to elude her controlling husband. Director: Joseph Ruben John Quincy Archibald takes a hospital emergency room hostage when his insurance won't cover his son's heart transplant. Director: Nick Cassavetes Edit Storyline Two Supreme Court Justices have been killed. Now a college professor, who clerked for one of the two men, who's also having an affair with one of his students, is given a brief by her, that states who probably, wanted to see these two men dead. He then gives it to one of his friends, who works for the FBI. When the FBI director reads it, he is fascinated by it. One of the president's men who read it, is afraid that if it ever got out, the president could be smeared. So, he advises the president to tell the director to drop it, which he does. But later the professor and the girl were out and he was drunk and when he refused to give her the keys she stepped out of the car. When he started it, it blew up. She then discovers that her place has been burglarized and what was taken were her computer and her disks. Obviously, her brief has someone agitated. She then turns to her boyfriend's friend at the FBI, he agrees to come meet her but before he does someone shoots him and takes his place... Written by [email protected] See All (175) » Taglines: From the author of "The Firm" and "The Client" and the director of "Presumed Innocent" and "All The President's Men." See more » Genres: Rated PG-13 for momentary language and some violence | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 17 December 1993 (USA) See more |
What was the name given to the German air force fighting for Franco's Nationalists in the Spanish Civil War | Nazi Germany and the Spanish Civil War Spanish Civil War Nationalist leader General Franco The Spanish Civil War was fought between 1936 and 1939. Like most domestic conflicts it was a bitter internecine affair, full of propaganda, attrition and brutality against prisoners and civilians. From the beginning of the 1800s, Spain had endured a turbulent political history. For much of this time it was a constitutional monarchy – but there were repeated attempts to unseat the king and establish a republic. Elections in 1931 saw control of the government pass to republicans and socialists. They proposed some radical reforms: the abolition of the monarchy, restrictions on the Catholic Church and improvements to the rights of workers and women. These reforms were met with hostility by conservatives – as well as the Spanish military, which had suffered from budget cuts by the new government. In July 1936, a prominent right-wing politician, Jose Calvo Sotelo, was abducted and murdered, apparently in retaliation for the killing of a socialist police commander. A group of army generals – including Francisco Franco, Jose Sanjurjo, Emilio Mola and Juan Yague – plotted to seize power. Realising a military coup was inevitable, Spanish politicians began arming socialist groups to defend the republic. War eventually broke out on July 17th 1936. It would be fought by two broad-based coalitions: the left-wing Republicans (liberals, socialists, communists and anarchists) and the right-wing Nationalists (monarchists, conservatives, Catholics and the Falange, a black-shirted fascist group). By early 1937 the Nationalists held the western half of Spain, as well as external territories like Morocco and the Canary Islands. It would take them another two years to capture the rest of Spain from the Republicans. Fighting for major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia proved particularly fierce. A notable feature of the Spanish Civil War was foreign involvement. To many observers, the civil war in Spain was the first battle in a much broader conflict – the struggle between left- and right-wing ideologies for control of Europe. The Spanish Civil War captured the imagination of thousands of volunteers, who journeyed to Spain to fight for its political future. The majority of them belonged to the International Brigades: regiments of left-wing sympathisers who fought alongside the Republicans. More than 9,000 Frenchmen joined the Brigades; so did the ‘Abraham Lincoln Battalion’, a corps of 3,000 American volunteers. About 1,000 Canadians and 60 Australians also fought with the Republicans. The Nationalists had considerably fewer foreign volunteers; the largest contingent (around 800 men) came from Catholic Ireland. The majority of European governments adopted a neutral or non-interventionist position on the war. Nazi Germany, however, rushed to back the Nationalist forces and their leader, General Franco. Hitler’s public justification for providing military support to the Nationalists was his desire to prevent communism taking hold in western Europe. Privately, the fuhrer saw some clear advantages to a fascist government in Spain. Germany could cultivate the Spanish as trading partners, suppliers of raw materials and iron ore, possibly even as military allies. France would be surrounded and held in check by a ‘fascist triangle’ of Germany, Italy and Spain. Hitler also believed the Spanish war was an ideal opportunity to test the mettle of his newly-restored armed forces. He was particularly keen to assess the performance of the Luftwaffe (air force) in combat. “At the Nuremberg Trials, Goering claimed that the chief motive of Germany was to use Spain as a testing ground for the German air force, but this seems to have been a very minor reason. Hitler’s thinking had much more to do with promoting a favourable balance of power in Western Europe and using a Nationalist-run Spain to weaken France, allowing Germany to expand unopposed into Eastern Europe. His main aim was to prevent the emergence of a Spanish-French bloc which might be directed agains |
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"Which girl band signed up to promote Avon Cosmetics ""Colour Trend"" range for the teenage market" | Avon and pop group Atomic Kitten set Color Trend. (International News).(Brief Article) - Cosmetics International | HighBeam Research APA "Avon and pop group Atomic Kitten set Color Trend. (International News).(Brief Article)." Cosmetics International. Communications International Group. 2002. Retrieved January 19, 2017 from HighBeam Research: https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-83247730.html Please use HighBeam citations as a starting point only. Not all required citation information is available for every article, and citation requirements change over time. Avon and pop group Atomic Kitten set Color Trend. (International News).(Brief Article) Browse back issues of this publication by date February 10, 2002 | Copyright COPYRIGHT 2009 Communications International Group. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights or concerns about this content should be directed to Customer Service . Create a link to this page Copy and paste this link tag into your Web page or blog: <a href="https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-83247730.html" title="Avon and pop group Atomic Kitten set Color Trend. (International News).(Brief Article) | HighBeam Research">Avon and pop group Atomic Kitten set Color Trend. (International News).(Brief Article)</a> In an exclusive interview with Cosmetics International, Avon has revealed that British girl group Atomic Kitten (pictured) has signed a one year deal with the company to be the new face of its Color Trend line. Avon describes the collection as its fun, funky, fashioned make-up brand. Cosmetics International spoke to the company's Cosmetics and Skincare Brand manager, Alex Long, who said one of the reasons it chose this brand was that Color Trend was the fastest growing make-up brand in 2001 and grew by over 30% to be currently ranked as the No2 youth brand on the UK market. It is also Avon's newest brand; launched in 1997. With this new deal, the company says it is aiming for growth of another 15% to 20% in order to cement its market position. Long said that, "Strategic investment, in terms of brand building and reaching new customers, was in excess of 1mn [pounds sterling] and the Atomic Kitten sponsorship deal is an integral part of that. … Marketing Week; January 31, 2002 338 words Direct-selling cosmetics company Avon has signed a [pounds sterling]125,000 deal with girl band Atomic Kitten as part of a [pounds sterling]1m youth-oriented revamp of its Color Trend range of products. The Color Trend brand, which was launched in 1997, will be endorsed by Atomic Kitten and will… Cosmetics International Cosmetic Products Report; February 1, 2002 343 words Avon has signed up British pop group Atomic Kitten (pictured) as the new face of Color Trend, its colour cosmetic brand currently ranked as the No2 youth brand on the UK market. Presently, Color Trend's core users are girls aged between 14 and 17. However, Avon hopes that Atomic Kitten's presence… Wales On Sunday (Cardiff, Wales); September 22, 2002 508 words COLOR Trend, exclusive to Avon, has joined forces with your favourite read to offer you the chance to win some great prizes in their Kiss `n' Tell Competition. The prize, worth pounds 150, includes a complete set of `must-have' Color Trend cosmetics and a handy, go-anywhere, camera. Add a little… Marketing Week; August 8, 2002 362 words Avon, the direct selling cosmetics company, is launching a range of moisrurisers to target women who use Botox treatments to combat signs of ageing. The product, called Anew Ultimate Moisturiser, will be available at the end of this month, through the Avon catalogues. The company claims to have… Marketing Week; October 31, 2002 383 words Procter & Gamble (P&G) is planning an assault on the teenage market and has launched a new division called Tremor to target the sector. Tremor will employ teenagers to spread the word about P&G's new products. Teenagers will receive coupons and information from Tremor |
What sport did Mick the Miller compete in | Sports Books: Dog Days | Sport | The Guardian Share on Messenger Close We sigh for him, we cry for him, We had to say goodbye to him, But blimey!! What a Dog!!! The Sunday Despatch best put into words the sentiments of greyhound racing fans up and down the country when Mick the Miller's retirement was announced. It was December 1931 and Mick, the greatest greyhound who ever lived, was still favourite for the following year's Derby when his owners decided 'it would be cruel to let him go on until he was past his best'. 'The retirement of Mick the Miller will be deplored by a multitude of human admirers,' wrote the Despatch. 'There will be a blank in the world of entertainment, just as there is when an actor takes his last curtain or a sportsman plays his last game. In this country we are not ashamed to make friends of animals. Mick the Miller was not the first, and it is certain he will not be the last animal hero of the British public, but there will be none greater.' The British public did not know how lucky they were to have Mick, who won dozens of races, two Greyhound Derbys (some would say three, given what happened in his final year of racing) and drew record crowds of up to 70,000 to tracks all around the British Isles. Mick the Miller was born in Ireland at a time when track racing did not exist in that country, and barely in England, and was trained with a view to winning the top Irish coursing prize. He might even have ended up in America, but his prospective sale to a trainer across the Atlantic, where track racing had already taken hold, fell through at the last minute because of a tornado. 'The hand of God is warning me against greyhounds,' wrote the prospective buyer, Moses Rebenschied. 'A tornado struck St Louis and blew the roof off my kennels, killing 27 dogs including Lugnagun [a successful dog bought in Ireland].' Another four dogs died when a van being driven by Rebenschied's son was turned over in the storm. His son escaped with a broken nose but Rebenschied finished his letter: 'I repeat, the hand of God is warning me against greyhounds.' The Church, too, warned against greyhounds. Mick the Miller raced at a time of severe economic hardship. A time of general strikes and, by July 1931, 2.7 million unemployed. Britain came off the gold standard, there were riots in Whitehall, poverty became endemic, triggering a 10 per cent rise in the crime rate, principally theft. The 10-per-cent pay cuts in the public sector caused a two-day mutiny involving 15 warships. Britain's position as a bastion of economic power had reached rock bottom. How was the urban man to survive this unremitting misery? Sport could ease the working man's burden like nothing else on earth (as has been shown in the recent book and film about another sporting hero from the animal world of that period, the 1930s American horse Seabiscuit). Reading about it, listening to it on the wireless (both the Grand National and the Derby were first broadcast in 1927) - but preferably watching it in the flesh. There was Dixie Dean popping in goals for Everton; 46-year-old Jack Hobbs continued to knock the cover off a cricket ball; six-figure crowds congregated on Epsom Downs on Derby Day. nfortunately, many of the country's racecourses were out of town and out of reach to the urban working man on a regular basis. He longed for excitement and betting opportunities closer to hand. Yes, wages were low, but when did that ever stop a man from having a flutter? What he craved was a racetrack just down the road from his factory or his terrace. What he needed was a greyhound track. Within weeks of Mick's birth, greyhound racing was on the way to becoming one of the sporting and social phenomena of Britain in the 1920s and 1930s, attracting huge crowds, most of them working men, and vilification from certain members of the clergy. The trailblazing English season of 1926, inaugurated at Belle Vue on 24 July and restricted to the Manchester track, drew total attendances of about 400,000. In 1927, racing took place at 30 venues with crowds soaring to a staggeri |
Which 1950's UK television puppet's catchphrase was Aw, don't embawass me! | Oldham News | News Headlines | Plaque honour for Lenny the Lion man Terry - Chronicle Online Chronicle Online Plaque honour for Lenny the Lion man Terry Date published: 14 September 2009 POPULAR children’s entertainer Terry Hall who shot to fame with puppet Lenny the Lion has been honoured in his home town. His wife, Dee, unveiled a blue plaque in Middelton Road, Chadderton, close to the spot where the ventriloquist and “real gentleman of showbusiness” was born. Dee was among 25 family members who travelled from as far as Germany for the celebration, organised by Chadderton Historical Society. Describing Friday’s event as emotional, Dee (65) said: “Terry would be astounded, delighted and very honoured. He was very proud of his roots and often mentioned Chadderton, the people he grew up with and his family here. “He was the ultimate professional — a real gentleman of showbusiness.” Terry, who went to St Patrick’s School, Oldham and played the accordion at Nimble Nook Working Men’s Club at the age of 12, left the borough in the 1950s to find fame and fortune . The keen Latics fan was one of the first ventriloquists to use an animal puppet. Lenny the Lion — whose catchphrase was “Aw don’t embawass me” — made his television debut on the variety show “Dress Rehearsal”, which also featured another famous Oldhamer, Eric Sykes. Terry and Lenny then fronted “The Lenny the Lion Show”, “Lenny’s Den” and “Pops and Lenny”, appearing with The Beatles in 1963. They also starred in the United States on the “Ed Sullivan Show” as their TV career continued into the 1980s. Terry died in 2007, at the age of 80. Terry lived at 635 Middleton Road, which has since been demolished. The plaque (inset) was erected near by, at the corner of Middleton Road and Broadway. Chadderton Historical Society worked closely with Terry’s sister, Kathleen Behan, and niece, Lesley Guilfoyle, on the project over the last 18 months. Kathleen (86) still lives in Chadderton. She said: “Terry was a smashing bloke and an extremely good brother to me. “Whenever he was in the North he used to come to Chadderton to stay with me. Children would queue outside the house to see Lenny the Lion. “He would have been astounded by this. He was the most unassuming person you could ever imagine.” Share: |
Who is the youngest ever winner of the US Masters golf tournament | Youngest Winners of The Masters Tournament By Brent Kelley Updated June 06, 2016. Who are the youngest golfers who've won The Masters ? On this page we'll tell you who the record-holder is, run down the list of the 10 youngest Masters winners , plus show you the progression of record-holders over time. The Youngest Masters Champion Is ... Tiger Woods . Woods won the 1997 Masters at the age of 21 years, 3 months and 14 days old. Jordan Spieth later came within five months of bettering Woods' record, and Woods and Spieth are the only golfers younger than 22 who've won this major. Woods' 1997 victory was a smashing one, literally, as he broke or tied all kinds of tournament records. He became the youngest winner, obviously, lowering the record previously held by Seve Ballesteros . He also tied or broke multiple scoring records, including setting a new margin-of-victory record when he won by 12 strokes. It was Woods' first win in a major championship and his fourth overall PGA Tour victory. He had turned pro less than one year earlier. continue reading below our video Profile of Jack Nicklaus The List of Youngest Masters Winners Listed in order, these are the 10 youngest golfers who've won The Masters: Tiger Woods: Woods was 21 years, 3 months and 14 days old when he won the 1997 Masters. Jordan Spieth : Spieth was 21 years, 8 months old when he won the 2015 Masters . He led wire-to-wire and tied Woods' 72-hole scoring record at 18-under 270. Seve Ballesteros: Ballesteros was 23 years and 4 days old when he won the 1980 Masters . It was Seve's second major and his 11th European Tour victory. Jack Nicklaus : Nicklaus was 23 years, 2 months and 17 days old when he won the 1963 Masters . It was Nicklaus' second win in a major and his fifth PGA Tour victory. The four golfers above are the only ones to date to win The Masters before turning 25. The following golfers round out the Top 10 youngest Masters champions: Byron Nelson : 25 years, 2 months, 0 days old when he won the 1937 Masters . Jack Nicklaus: 25 years, 2 months, 21 days old when he won the 1965 Masters . Tiger Woods: 25 years, 3 months, 9 days old when he won the 2001 Masters . Gary Player : 25 years, 5 months, 9 days old when he won the 1961 Masters . Horton Smith : 25 years, 10 months, 3 days old when he won the 1934 Masters . (The tournament's very first winner still makes this list!) Seve Ballesteros: 26 years, 2 days old when he won the 1983 Masters . Note that Woods, Ballesteros and Nicklaus all make the Top 10 twice. Progression of the Record for Youngest Masters Winner The first Masters champ was, obviously, also the youngest Masters champ at that point. So let's see how this record has progressed through the years, listing each golfer who's held this record until reaching the current record-holder, Woods: Horton Smith, winner of the 1934 Masters, was 25 years, 10 months and 3 days old. Byron Nelson lowered the record at the 1937 Masters, winning at age 25 years and 2 months. Nobody beat Nelson's mark until Nicklaus at the 1963 Masters, at age 23. Ballesteros lowered the record to 23 years and 4 days in 1980. And Woods broke that record in 1997. |
He will sleep till noon but before it's dark, are words from which cartoon theme song | Yogi Bear Lyrics - Theme Song Lyrics Yogi Bear Lyrics Yogi Bear is smarter than the average bear, Yogi Bear is always in the ranger's hair. At a picnic table you will find him there Stuffing down more goodies than the average bear. He will sleep till noon but before it's dark, He'll have every picnic basket that's in Jellystone Park. Yogi has it better than a millionaire That's becasue he's smarter than the average bear. |
Which United States separatist movement was founded in 1966 by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale | Black Panthers Encyclopedia > History > United States, Canada, and Greenland > U.S. History Black Panthers Black Panthers, U.S. African-American militant party, founded (1966) in Oakland, Calif., by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale. Originally aimed at armed self-defense against the local police, the party grew to espouse violent revolution as the only means of achieving black liberation. The Black Panthers called on African Americans to arm themselves for the liberation struggle. In the late 1960s party members became involved in a series of violent confrontations with the police (resulting in deaths on both sides) and in a series of court cases, some resulting from direct shoot-outs with the police and some from independent charges. Among the most notable of the trials was that of Huey Newton for killing a policeman in 1967, which resulted in three mistrials, the last in 1971. Bobby Seale, one of the "Chicago Eight" convicted of conspiracy to violently disrupt the Democratic National Convention of 1968 (later overturned), was a codefendant in a Connecticut case charging murder of an alleged informer on the party. He was acquitted in 1971. A third major trial was of 13 Panthers in New York City accused of conspiring to bomb public places. They were also acquitted in 1971. The results of these trials were taken by many observers as confirmation of their suspicions that the Black Panthers were being subjected to extreme police harassment. Another incident that supported this view was the killing in a raid by Chicago police of Illinois party leader Fred Hampton and another Panther in 1969; review of this incident revealed that the two Panthers had been shot in their beds without any provocation. While controversy raged over the civil liberties issue, the Panthers themselves were riven with internal disputes. A major split took place, with Newton and Seale (who in 1972 announced their intention of abandoning violent methods) on the one side and Eldridge Cleaver (formerly the chief publicist for the party, who continued to preach violent revolution) on the other. Cleaver headed the so-called international headquarters of the party (until 1973) in Algeria. In 1974 both Seale and Newton left the party; the former resigned, and the latter fled to Cuba to avoid drug charges. During the late 1970s the party gradually lost most of its influence, ceasing to be an important force within the black community. The New Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, founded in Dallas, Tex., in 1989, is not related to the old group. See H. Pearson, The Shadow of the Panther: Huey Newton and the Price of Black Power in America (1994); J. Bloom and W. E. Martin, Jr., Black against Empire: The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party (2013). The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. See more Encyclopedia articles on: U.S. History |
Who or what was Wilberforce who retired from 10 Downing Street In 1987 | Wilberforce (cat) brought to you by PhotosofCats Named after William Wilberforce Wilberforce was a cat who lived at 10 Downing Street between 1973 and 1987 and served under four British Prime Ministers: Edward Heath, Harold Wilson, Jim Callaghan and Margaret Thatcher. His chief function was to catch mice, in which role he was the successor to Petra. In life he had been referred to as "the best mouser in Britain" as fit his role. According to Bernard Ingham, the former press secretary to Margaret Thatcher, Wilberforce was a normal cat for whom Thatcher once bought "a tin of sardines in a Moscow supermarket". On the BBC coverage of the 1983 general election, presenter Esther Rantzen was allowed to hold Wilberforce and introduce him to viewers. He retired on 3 April 1987, and was succeeded by Humphrey who was born in 1988, the year Wilberforce died. This article uses material from the Wikipedia article Wilberforce (cat) , which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0 . Available on eBay |
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Which 1983 film had Chuck Norris as a Texas Ranger out to get David Carradine | Lone Wolf McQuade (1983) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The archetypical renegade Texas Ranger wages war against a drug kingpin with automatic weapons, his wits and martial arts after a gun battle leaves his partner dead. All of this inevitably ... See full summary » Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 49 titles created 26 Dec 2011 a list of 43 titles created 05 Jan 2013 a list of 25 titles created 28 Sep 2013 a list of 31 titles created 2 months ago a list of 49 titles created 4 weeks ago Title: Lone Wolf McQuade (1983) 6.3/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. A Chicago cop is caught in a middle of a gang war while his own comrades shun him because he wants to take an irresponsible cop down. Director: Andrew Davis Braddock launches a mission deep into the jungles of Vietnam to find the POW camp that he escaped from and free the Americans still held captive there. Director: Joseph Zito 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.2/10 X Prequel to the first Missing In Action, set in the early 1980s it shows the capture of Colonel Braddock during the Vietnam war in the 1970s, and his captivity with other American POWs in a brutal prison camp, and his plans to escape. Director: Lance Hool A one-man army comes to the rescue of the United States when a spy attempts an invasion. Director: Joseph Zito A casino security guard is forced into violence from when the Hong Kong mob threatens his friends. Director: James Fargo Braddock mounts a one-man assault to free his wife and son who are still being held in a Vietnam prison camp. Director: Aaron Norris Sean Kane is forced to resign from the San Francisco Police Department's Narcotics Division when he goes berserk after his partner is murdered. He decides to fight alone and follows a trail... See full summary » Director: Steve Carver When the terrorists Abdul Rafai and Mustafa hijack a Boeing 707 in Athenas with 144 passengers and crew, they use a grenade to force Captain Campbell to fly to Beirut, Lebanon, instead of ... See full summary » Director: Menahem Golan Danny O'Brien is back in action fighting the notorious Simon Moon, also known as The Terror. Three years earlier O'Brien had single-handedly captured The Terror and was called Hero by the ... See full summary » Director: William Tannen After surviving an attempt on his life by his former partner, officer Cliff Garrett (Norris) exacts revenge on those who wronged him by going undercover as a hit man. He works to gain the ... See full summary » Director: Aaron Norris When the detectives of an undercover police unit are being mysteriously killed by a martial artist, a professional kickboxer is hired to assist them. Director: Paul Aaron A martial artist must defeat a plan by ninjas to create a worldwide training camp for terrorists. Director: Eric Karson Edit Storyline The archetypical renegade Texas Ranger wages war against a drug kingpin with automatic weapons, his wits and martial arts after a gun battle leaves his partner dead. All of this inevitably culminates a martial arts showdown between the drug lord and the ranger, and involving the woman they both love. Written by Keith Loh <[email protected]> See All (137) » Taglines: Chuck Norris is Lone Wolf McQuade. David Carradine is the man that got in his way. See more » Genres: 15 April 1983 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Did You Know? Trivia One of two 1983 movies starring actress Barbara Carrera . The other picture was the James Bond film Never Say Never Again (1983). See more » Goofs When McQuade pulls Snow from the burning truck, and begins to carry him away in a "fireman's carry," he is twisted up on his side with his arm pulled behind him. When the camera changes angles, he is being carried correctly. See more » Quotes A "Spiritual Adviser" is credited in the closi |
Which American football team lost the super bowl in three consecutive seasons 91-92 and 93 | Buffalo Bills | American Football Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia This article was featured on the Main Page in June 2008. It is one of American Football Wiki's finest articles. The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in the Buffalo, New York metropolitan area, and play their home games in the suburb of Orchard Park. They are currently members of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL). The Bills began play in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League and joined the NFL as part of the AFL-NFL Merger . The Bills won two consecutive AFL titles in 1964 and 1965, but the club has not won a championship since the merger. Buffalo is also the first and only team to win four consecutive American Football Conference Championships, though they failed to win any of the subsequent Super Bowls. The franchise name comes from the legendary western hunter and performer Buffalo Bill . The Bills conduct summer training camp at Saint John Fisher College. They are currently the only NFL team to actually play their home games within New York State. Both the New York Jets and the New York Giants play in the suburb of East Rutherford, New Jersey. Contents File:Simpson bills.jpg The Buffalo Bills were a charter member of the American Football League (AFL) in 1960. After a public contest, the team adopted the same name as the former All-America Football Conference team in Buffalo. In the AFL, a predominantly offensive league, the Bills were a great defensive team. The 1964 Bills allowed just 913 yards rushing on 300 attempts during the regular season, a pro football record. The same defense registered fifty quarterback sacks, a team record that stands today, even though it was established in a 14-game season. They were the first American Football League team to win 13 games in a season. The 1964 defense also allowed only four touchdowns rushing all season, and started a string that would extend into the 1965 season: seventeen straight games without allowing an opponent to score a rushing touchdown. Eight members of the 1964 squad were on that year's AFL Eastern Division All-Star Team, including cornerback Butch Byrd. Three were eventually named to the American Football League's All-Time Team, and six to the second team. The only professional football player ever inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame , without ever playing in the NFL, was a member of the 1964 Bills; guard Billy Shaw . The Bills won AFL championships in both 1964 and 1965 and were one of only three teams to appear in an AFL championship game for three consecutive years, and the only AFL team to play in the post-season for four straight years, 1963 through 1966. In addition to their defensive prowess, the Bills had offensive muscle as well, in stars such as fullback Cookie Gilchrist , quarterbacks Jack Kemp and Daryle Lamonica , and receivers Elbert Dubenion and Ernie Warlick . Tragedy struck the Bills when Bob Kalsu , an offensive lineman, quit the team after his 1968 rookie season to serve in the Vietnam War, where he was killed in action in 1970. Before the 1969 season, the Bills drafted running back O.J. Simpson , who would become the face of the franchise through the 1970s. The Bills became part of the NFL when the latter absorbed the AFL in a merger in 1970. In 1971, not only did the Bills finish in sole possession of the NFL's worst overall record at 1–13, but they also scored the fewest points (184) in the league that year while allowing the most (394); no NFL team has since done all three of those things in the same season in a non-strike year. Lou Saban , who had coached the Bills' AFL championship teams, was re-hired in 1972. 1973 was a season of change: Joe Ferguson became their new quarterback, they moved into a new stadium, Simpson recorded a 2,000-yard season and was voted NFL MVP, and the team had its first winning record since 1966. The "Electric Company" of Simpson, Jim Braxton , Paul Seymour , and Joe DeLamielleure as recounted in the locally-recorded hit "Tu |
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In which fictitious village is the TV series Heartbeat set | Heartbeat TV series, Aidensfield (Goathland) North Yorkshire Moors, Dr.Ferrenby's house is Glendale House bed and breakfast Click to see Heartbeat video (Part One) Click to see Heartbeat video (Part Two) Goathland station was the setting for Hogsmead station in the first Harry Potter movie, but the village is better known as Aidensfield , in the Yorkshire TV series, Heartbeat. On 26th November,1991, Heartbeat began filming in Goathland, and became a TV success, since it first appeared on our screens on the 10th April 1992, with "Changing Places" - the first of a trial series of 10 episodes. The Heartbeat TV series drew a regular audience of around 14 million viewers each week and had a fixed family slot each Sunday evening in the UK, and has won several TV awards . Heartbeat is not just popular here in the UK, but it also has a huge following in many other countries such as Australia, Canada, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, China, Cyprus, Greece, and most of Europe. It is shown in Kenya, India, Hong Kong, Israel, South Africa, the Caribbean ..... the list goes on. It has recently become very popular in Iran, where the muslim leaders have praised it as "true family entertainment!". It is even shown on the small Pacific Island of Vanuatu. In the whole of Heartbeat's 17 years, there have only been a few buildings in the village that have been used as "regulars". They are the Post office, Aidensfield Stores, the Goathland Hotel (Aidensfield Arms), Mostyn's Garage, (now Scripps), Greengrass's farm, and Glendale House (Dr.Ferrenby's surgery). The Final episode "Sweet Sorrow" was shown on 12th September, 2010. That episode was number 373. For the entire 17 years, Heartbeat was in ITV's top 5 performing shows. In the first three series, Glendale House featured as Dr. Ferenby's surgery, where Dr.Kate Rowan, (Niamh Cussack) wife of PC Nick Rowan, (Nick Berry) worked until Dr.Ferrenby drowned on a fishing trip. Kate Rowan herself, sadly, died of leukaemia in the 5th series. Bill Maynard, who played the part of Claude Greengrass, unfortunately suffered a real life heart attack, and had to leave the programme. He has since appeared in a spin off series, called "The Royal" - a 60s hospital drama set in Scarborough, but using some of the Heartbeat actors, and a lot of the scenery from around Goathland. The first three blocks of photographs on this page are from the first three series of Heartbeat, starting in April 1992, when Glendale House featured as Doctor Ferrenby's house. Glendale House can be seen in most of the photos. A lot of them are scanned from old 35mm photos, and home video, but all the photos from page 2 onwards are digital - and better quality. Episode 1 "Changing Places", starring Nick Berry and Niamh Cusack, was aired on 10th April 1992 |
According to superstition If your shoelace comes undone of its own accord, who is supposed to be thinking about you | Superstitions - Myths - Legends - Folklore - Omens - Lucks - Sayings Superstitions – Myths – Legends – Folklore – Omens – Lucks – Sayings Sunday, May 27th, 2012 at 2:45 am There are superstitions for almost all aspects of our daily lives and most have unknown origins. Sometimes they are logical (for example, don’t walk under a ladder) but most of the time they are just silly. Some people can become controlled by their superstitions, which can become unhealthy. Over the years people have intertwined and interchanged the following: myths, legends, folklore, omens, old wives tales, luck, sayings and superstitions so it is hard to separate them. I have placed the “definition” of those below and tried to categorize things in their right topic, however I will admit is a difficult thing to do with so many crossovers. Superstition [soo-per-stish-uhn] A belief or notion, not based on reason or knowledge, in or of the ominous significance of a particular thing, circumstance, occurrence, proceeding, or the like Luck [luhk] The force that seems to operate for good or ill in a person’s life, as in shaping circumstances, events, or opportunities Sayings [sey-ing] Something said, especially a proverb or apothegm Folklore [fohk-lawr, -lohr] The traditional beliefs, legends, customs, etc., of a people; lore of a people Legend [lej-uhnd] A non-historical or unverifiable story handed down by tradition from earlier times and popularly accepted as historical Old wives’ tale A belief, usually superstitious or erroneous, passed on by word of mouth as a piece of traditional wisdom Myth A popular belief or story that has become associated with a person, institution, or occurrence, especially one considered to illustrate a cultural ideal Omen [oh-muhn] Anything perceived or happening that is believed to portend a good or evil event or circumstance in the future; portent An article published in Psychological Science shows that people who believe in “good luck charms” have more confidence than those that do not. So whether what they believe in can be proven true or false it really doesn’t matter. The other side of the coin shows that believing in superstitions can be unlucky and unhealthy. Certain beliefs can cause people to act without thinking about the consequences and beliefs can cause housing prices to lower and abortions to increase. For instance, look at the power of a superstition; the unlucky number 13. This particular superstition has been around for a long time. In Rome they believed the number 13 was a symbol of death and destruction. There are many buildings that do not have a 13th floor, houses and apartments will not be numbered 13, many people will not fly or buy things on the13th and restaurants and homes across the world will not allow 13 guests to come or sit at a table. As you can see believing in such things can cause all kinds of trouble and even danger, so why do people believe? What it does in people’s lives is give them more security in a very unpredictable world. It puts them in control and most people strive to be there. Superstitions and the like are usually handed down by the generation before us and thus it is familiar and comfortable for us. It is like a security blanket that we know exactly what we will do or chose when it is time. All you have to do is win the lottery with a certain number and that number will be yours for life. It is during times of stress, turmoil and strife that you will find superstitions and the like, being used more and more, again it is because of our need to have some sort of control and yet really in the end not be held responsible for the consequences. I lost the game because I didn’t have my lucky shirt on, etc. One of the worst consequences that can happen in relation to believing fully in superstitions is OCD or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. People make up their own behaviors that they must accomplish or dire results will happen. For instance if I step on a crack, someone will die. They do this because if they do what they think they need to, it gives them safety, security |
What were detected in space for the first time in 1938 | Asymmetric Molecule, Key To Life, Detected In Space For First Time - Slashdot Slashdot Want to read Slashdot from your mobile device? Point it at m.slashdot.org and keep reading! Check out the new SourceForge HTML5 internet speed test! No Flash necessary and runs on all devices. × 84114315 story on Wednesday June 15, 2016 @02:00AM from the origin-of-our-universe dept. schwit1 quotes a report from Yahoo News: Scientists for the first time have found a complex organic molecule in space that bears the same asymmetric structure as molecules that are key to life on Earth . The researchers said on Tuesday they detected the complex organic molecule called propylene oxide in a giant cloud of gas and dust near the center of the Milky Way galaxy. Akin to a pair of human hands, certain organic molecules including propylene oxide possess mirror-like versions of themselves, a chemical property called chirality. Scientists have long pondered why living things make use of only one version of certain molecules, such as the 'right-handed' form of the sugar ribose, which is the backbone of DNA. The discovery of propylene oxide in space boosts theories that chirality has cosmic origins. The scientists in the new study used radio telescopes to ferret out the chemical details of molecules in the distant, star-forming cloud of gas and dust. As molecules move around in the vacuum of space they emit telltale vibrations that appear as distinctive radio waves. Future studies of how polarized light interacts with the molecules may reveal if one version of propylene oxide dominates in space, the researchers said. |
What is the capital of Greece | What is the Capital of Greece? - Capital-of.com Dates of religious and Civil holidays around the world. www.when-is.com Capital of Greece The Capital City of Greece (officially named Hellenic Republic) is the city of Athens. The population of Athens in the year 2001 was 745,514 (3,761,810 in the metropolitan area). Greece is a Greek speaking country on the coasts of the (Aegean sea, Lonian Sea (parts of the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Additional Information |
What is the predominant colour of New York Taxis | New Taxicabs Are Green, Literally - The New York Times The New York Times N.Y. / Region |New Taxicabs Are Green, Literally Search Call it how you see it: Lime. Mint. Wasabi. Or perhaps you might prefer a nonedible comparison. Think Kermit the Kab. The color of the city’s new taxi for boroughs outside Manhattan was unveiled Sunday by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, and in the mayor’s eyes the hue was an “apple green.” Standing before a Prius painted in the bright green hue, Mr. Bloomberg held up a green apple and declared that apple green would be “the official name for this color.” “We think ‘apple green’ is attractive and distinctive,” he said at a news conference at City Hall. “It’s easy on the eyes and easy to pick out from a distance in traffic.” Four months after Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation enabling the city to start selling licenses for taxis that could respond to street hails in the boroughs outside Manhattan , and 10 days after the Taxi and Limousine Commission adopted rules governing the new fleet, the major outstanding mystery about the new taxis was the color. Advertisement Continue reading the main story In recent months, word leaked that the color would most likely be some variety of green, because the new taxis had to be distinct from yellow cabs as well as from the city’s emergency vehicles. But the taxi and limousine commissioner, David S. Yassky, who was wearing a sea-foam-colored tie for the unveiling ceremony, said the final decision was made “very recently.” The commission chose the color in consultation with a design firm, Smart Design, and the city’s tourism arm, NYC & Company, Mr. Bloomberg said. Photo The official "Boro Taxi" was unveiled outside City Hall on Sunday. Credit Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times The city will start accepting applications on May 29 for the first 6,000 licenses; it will offer 12,000 additional licenses in the following two years. Individuals can buy only one license, unless they purchase licenses for wheelchair-accessible cars, in which case they can buy up to five. Under the law, 20 percent of the new taxis must be wheelchair-accessible. Although the car on display at the news conference was a Toyota Prius — it was in fact one of the taxi commission’s enforcement cars — the new taxis can be any make of car. A spokesman for the commission, Allan J. Fromberg, said many auto shops around town would be able to paint licensed cars in the new color. Not everyone agreed that the color evoked an apple. “Mint,” pronounced Metka Hovnik, 22, a college student from Slovenia, looking at a picture of the car. Even one of the mayor’s aides suggested that a better comparison might be pistachio ice cream. Thomas Boskett, a professor at Parsons The New School for Design and an expert in color theory, called the color “a warm wasabi.” “I love the robustness,” he said. “It’s actually nice that they’re picking a color that seems kind of intense.” At the same time, the apple reference highlighted for him what was lacking in the car’s color: namely, complexity and variation. “If you’re going to reference an apple, then reference an apple, and give it some humanity — don’t design something that’s like a plastic toilet brush,” Professor Boskett said. Advertisement Continue reading the main story “Give it some subtlety; give it some nuance,” he continued. “This just looks like they covered it in one big, pasty green.” A version of this article appears in print on April 30, 2012, on Page A21 of the New York edition with the headline: New Taxicabs Are Green, Literally. Order Reprints | Today's Paper | Subscribe |
What is the main diet of the grass snake | Grass snake | Wild About Gardens Wild about gardens “Starting quite literally in their backyard, wildlife gardening offers children the chances of learning about a range of wild creatures - and how to attract them - in a safe yet exciting environment.” Stephen Moss Natrix natrix Identification The grass snake is the largest species of British snake, and is identified by its olive green body and darkish spots or streaks on the flanks. However, colouration can vary. Grass snakes have a distinctive yellow and black collar behind the head and have round pupils. They can often be confused with the adder which has a more thick-set body and a distinct zigzag down its back, and it also has a vertically slit pupil. The adder is venomous, whereas the grass snake is not. Adders are rarely found in gardens. Grass snakes can also be confused with slow worms, which are not snakes but legless lizards and are much smaller, with a glassy grey/brown appearance. Males can be told apart from females by a swelling at the base of the tail, and a longer tail in relation to the females tail. Size The grass snake can range from 70-100cm (27-39in) in length. Females tend to be longer than males, however males have a longer tail section than females. Distribution Found in lowland areas of Britain, the grass snake is widespread and common in some areas of the south and south east of England, absent from Scotland and rare in central Wales. It is absent from Ireland. Status The grass snake has become gradually scarcer over recent years throughout the UK, and has been added to the list of priority species for conservation. It is also protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, and the Bern Convention. Threats to the grass snake are largely due to human activity, for example habitat loss and modification due to urbanisation, road building and agricultural intensification, loss of egg-laying sites as compost and manure heaps become rarer, and inappropriate management of grass snake habitat. Protection measures include management of suitable habitat areas, rescue programmes for breeding grass snakes that have been disturbed, encouraging natural colonisation of new habitats and providing advice to landowners on the importance of fresh water habitats and their surroundings to grass snake survival. Habitat preference The grass snake favours rough land and pastures, open woodland, wet heathlands, gardens, parks and hedgerows. They are found in habitats which feature ponds, lakes, streams, marshes and ditches, which also provide access to sunshine for basking and plenty of shelter. Where to find them in the garden There are a variety of suitable places in gardens which you could find grass snakes. Compost heaps are often used as egg laying grounds due to their warmth which acts as a natural incubator. Garden ponds are used as foraging grounds for their food, as are any streams or ditches that may run through or close to your garden. Banks, mounds and rubble piles are used as areas to bask in, and they can also act as hibernation sites. Areas of short and long grass interspersed will often be used for foraging (long grass) and basking (short grass). Role in the garden The grass snake's diet consists mainly of amphibians such as frogs, toads and newts, but they can be known to also eat small mammals, young birds and some fish. The snakes natural predators are badgers, foxes, cats, hedgehogs and a number of birds. The snake has two tactics to dissuade certain predators from killing them - 'playing dead' and releasing pungent and foul-smelling substances from the anal gland. Much of the snakes diet and preferred habitat is found in many gardens, particularly those with ponds. As their natural habitat is lost and modified, the snakes are relying increasingly on gardens with favourable habitat to forage for food and for nesting sites in particular. Snakes will do no damage to your garden or to you as they are not venomous and do not bite, so do not discourage them! Save to: |
What gas is commonly used to fill floating Birthday balloons | Helium Information 7.2 Warning: The practice of intentionally inhaling helium for a voice-altering effect is extremely dangerous and may result in serious injury or death! Breathing in helium displaces oxygen from the lungs which in turn, deprives vital organs of essential oxygen. This is most acutely seen in the brain which can only manage 5-6 seconds before the person becomes unconscious. Apart from a high-pitched voice, potential health effects of helium are dizziness, headache and suffocation. Should anyone experience ill effects from inhaling helium, the advice is to get the person to breathe in fresh air immediately. If symptoms persist, oxygen may need to be administered, so get medical help urgently. Warning: Choking Hazard - Children under 8 years can choke or suffocate on uninflated or broken balloons. Adult supervision required. Keep uninflated balloons from children. Discard broken balloons at once. For official information about Hi-Float, download a safety data sheet here. Connect with Us |
What is the correct name for the collar bone | Collarbone | Definition of Collarbone by Merriam-Webster See words that rhyme with collarbone Spanish Central: Translation of collarbone Nglish: Translation of collarbone for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about collarbone Seen and Heard What made you want to look up collarbone? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible). |
What is the lightest most delicate of the sherry types | Sherry types | SherryNotes Sherry types Search → Sherry types Sherry is a fortified wine, produced in Spain’s sherry triangle. Located in the province of Andalucia, this triangle consists of Jerez de la Frontera, Sanlúcar de Barrameda and El Puerto de Santa María. The soil in this region is chalky, limestone based, and provides the perfect conditions for growing the Palomino grape, Pedro Ximénez and Moscatel, the three grapes used for making sherry wine . Depending on your source and the way they look at it, you will find there are two types of sherry, or three, four, eight, ten or eleven. Two major styles of sherry In fact there are two major categories of sherry: those that are biologically aged (under a layer of flor yeast – Fino and Manzanilla) and those that are oxidatively aged (in absence of flor – Oloroso). Two intermediate styles exist (Amontillado and Palo Cortado), they start as a biologically aged wine but gradually loose their layer of flor and continue their maturation in the oxidative way. All of these wines are naturally dry, but there are also two types of naturally sweet wines (Pedro Ximénez and Moscatel) as well as a category of artificially sweetened wines (called Cream sherry or Dulce). For more information about the most important styles of sherry, follow the links below: |
Selenophobia is the fear of what | Selenophobia - moon fear, moon phobia, fear of the moon, phobia of the moon Websites Welcome to my site for Selenophobia. In hopes of trying to provide some helpful information, I have searched the Internet looking for information on Selenophobia (moon fear, moon phobia, fear of the moon, phobia of the moon). Please note I am not a doctor and only provide this site for informational purposes. I hope you will find some benefit in the site. Best wishes! ~Edd~ What is Selenophobia? Selenophobia is the fear of the moon. The origin of the word seleno is Greek (meaning moon) and phobia is Greek (meaning fear). Selenophobia is considered to be a specific phobia, which is discussed on the home page. What are the causes? It is generally accepted that phobias arise from a combination of external events (i.e. traumatic events) and internal predispositions (i.e. heredity or genetics). Many specific phobias can be traced back to a specific triggering event, usually a traumatic experience at an early age. Social phobias and agoraphobia have more complex causes that are not entirely known at this time. It is believed that heredity, genetics, and brain chemistry combine with life-experiences to play a major role in the development of phobias. (Wikipedia - phobia). What are the symptoms? As with any phobia, the symptoms vary by person depending on their level of fear. The symptoms typically include extreme anxiety, dread and anything associated with panic such as shortness of breath, rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, sweating, excessive sweating, nausea, dry mouth, nausea, inability to articulate words or sentences, dry mouth and shaking. . Can I take medicine? Medicine can be prescribed, but please note that these medications can have side effects and/or withdrawal systems that can be severe. It is also important to note that medicines do not cure phobias, at best they only temporarily suppress the systems. However, there are treatments for phobias, which include counseling, hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, and Neuro-Linguistic programming. Please click on the link at the top of the page called “Treatment Information” to find out more information on these types of treatments. Note: If you are going to do a search, some common Selenophobia search terms include Selenophobia, moon fear, moon phobia, fear of the moon, phobia of the moon. DISCLAIMER: PLEASE READ - By printing, downloading, or using you this information, you agree to the following: 1) I am only providing this material for information and research purposes. 2) The information is "AS IS", "WITH ALL FAULTS". 3) You understand the information was gathered by doing a general search on Internet search engines for the following terms: Selenophobia, moon fear, moon phobia, fear of the moon, phobia of the moon. 4) User assumes all risk of use, damage, or injury. 5) Information may have errors or be outdated. 6) Some information is from historical sources or represents opinions of the author. 7) You agree that we have no liability for any damages. 8) I are not liable for any consequential, incidental, indirect, or special damages. Finally, if you do not agree to terms, do not use the information. It is for informational and research purposes only! If you have any questions please contact me [email protected] |
Who had a top ten hit in 1998 with Vindaloo | ‘Vindaloo’ Named Best Ever Football Anthem -- Gabrielle Lofthouse | PRLog 13 ‘Vindaloo’ Named Best Ever Football Anthem Fat Les’ 1998 hit ‘Vindaloo’ has been voted the public’s favourite ever football anthem, narrowly beating 1996’s ‘Three Lions’, written by The Lightning Seeds and performed by David Baddiel and Frank Skinner. * Music June 9, 2010 - PRLog -- The UK’s leading takeaway website has conducted research of more than 2,000 members of the British public, and discovered that ‘Vindaloo’ , which reached No. 2 in the UK singles chart at the time of the 1998 FIFA World Cup is the UK’s favourite football anthem. The research was commissioned in the build-up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup by http://www.Just- Eat.co.uk, the UK’s leading takeaway website, and is supported by a social media campaign to have members of the public post lyrics to new prospective England football anthems, which will then be judged by the community in order to win prizes. ‘Three Lions ‘98’ reached number one in the UK singles chart in 1998, beating ‘Vindaloo’ into second place, but the anthem failed to make it into the top 5 favourite football anthems. When asked the multi-answer question, “Which of the following songs are among your favourite football anthems?”, two thirds, 67%, said they would list ‘Vindaloo’ as one of their favourites. Here is the full top ten, with the percentage of people that said the song was amongst their favourite football anthems: 1. Vindaloo – Fat Les – 67% 2. Three Lions ‘96 – David Baddiel and Frank Skinner – 62% 3. Come on England – 4-4-2 – 58% 4. Back Home – England World Cup Squad ’70 – 55% 5. World at Your Feet – Embrace – 53% 6. Three Lions ’98 – David Baddiel and Frank Skinner – 49% 7. All Together Now – The Farm – 44% 8. On the Ball – Ant and Dec – 42% 9. This Time – England World Cup Squad ’82 – 41% 10. World in Motion – New Order – 36% David Buttress, Managing Director of http://www.Just- Eat.co.uk had the following to say, “Anthems have been, and will continue to be, a huge part of the build-up to any World Cup. This list proves that football anthems don’t have to be amazing lyrically – as long as it gets people singing together and captures the spirit of the occasion. “We’re asking our Facebook community to come up with their own World Cup 2010 anthems, and are extremely excited about the fact that one of our users could create a track or write lyrics that could perfectly embody the World Cup. Who knows, the lyrics or song could go on to be the song we’re all singing come the final!” Link: http://www.Just- Eat.co.uk ENDS For further information please contact Gabrielle Lofthouse, 10 Yetis Public Relations Agency on 01452 348 211 or [email protected] EDITORS NOTES |
What nationality was the fictional William Tell | In Search of William Tell | History | Smithsonian Contact Privacy Policy Terms of Use In Search of William Tell Seven hundred years ago, William Tell shot an arrow through an apple on his son's head and launched the struggle for Swiss independence. Or did he? By Robert Wernick Smithsonian Magazine | Subscribe August 2004 In the center of the town square stands a heroic bronze figure, a stern, sturdy, bearded man in homespun clothes, crossbow over his shoulder, his arm around a barefooted boy. Before him stands another stern, sturdy man, this one in a neat business suit, respectfully silent, with his arm around another small boy, this one wearing Reebok running shoes. The man points to the ground. “This,” he tells the boy, “is the spot.” The boy nods. He knows what spot this is: the birthplace of their country. He knows that the bronze statue is of William Tell, who with one shot of his crossbow started the centurieslong series of events that turned a few isolated settlements of poor, backward medieval mountaineers into the prosperous modern nation of Switzerland. He has heard the story of William Tell at his bedside and in the classroom. He has seen it on television and in comic books and acted out at country fairs and in school theatricals. He knows that here, many hundreds of years ago—in a.d. 1307, according to the statue’s inscription— Tell, a local farmer and famous hunter, came striding with his son through the market square of Altdorf, then as now the only town of any size in the canton of Uri. In the center of the town square those many years ago, bailiff Gessler, agent of the Hapsburg duke of Austria, placed a Hapsburg hat on a pole and, to the blare of trumpets, announced that all passersby must uncover their heads before it. But William Tell of Uri kept his hat on his head. He was promptly dragged before Gessler, who ordered an apple placed on the head of Tell’s son and told the farmer that if he failed to shoot it off with a single arrow at a distance of 120 paces, both he and the boy would be put to death. Tell paced off the distance, loaded and aimed his crossbow, shot his arrow, and the apple fell. “Your life is now safe,” Gessler said to him, “but kindly tell me why I saw you putting a second arrow inside your jacket?” “If my first arrow had killed my son,” Tell answered, “I would have shot the second at you, and I would not have missed.” Enraged, Gessler ordered Tell bound, carried down to LakeLucerne and thrown on a boat that would take him to a dungeon in the grim castle of Küssnacht. There, he declared, “You will never more see sun or moon.” Today, the square in Altdorf where all this took place is the first stop in a pilgrimage that takes contemporary Swiss fathers and sons, not to mention thousands of tourists of many nationalities, to the chapel built on the site of Tell’s home in the village of Bürglen, then on to the landing where Gessler and his prisoner set off on the treacherous waters of Lake Lucerne. Next, a few miles to the east, visitors come to a spot on the lake’s south shore where a steep path descends to a flat rock by the water’s edge known as Tellsplatte—Tell’s ledge. It was here that Tell, released from his bonds when a violent wind sprang up and he was the only man aboard with the strength to bring the boat to safety, steered close to the rock, leapt ashore and, with a mighty kick, sent Gessler and his crew back into the waves. Calculating that the men would somehow reach shore, Tell made his way 20 miles through dark forests and over mountain passes to the Hohle Gasse (narrow pass), a sunken road leading to Küssnacht. There he hid behind a tree, waited for Gessler and shot him dead with that famous second arrow. Finally, modern pilgrims return to the lake, to a bank on the shore opposite Tell’s ledge. Here, after killing Gessler, Tell met in a forest meadow, known today as Rütli, with three other men from neighboring cantons who had been wronged by the bailiff or by other hired hands of the Hapsburgs. The four swore an oath, which Swiss boys kno |
RICH HAG IS AT TEA (British author) | 55 best British shows ever | CouchSlobs – A Monument To Human Idleness CouchSlobs – A Monument To Human Idleness 55 best British shows ever Posted on by bertas Contrary to popular belief, not all good TV shows come from Hollywood. Sure, big studios can spend much more money on the production, but it does not necessarily mean better quality when it comes to the content. We have compiled a list of the best of British shows and there is something for everyone. Given, the comedy list is perhaps a bit too long, but as I have grown up on it, it is difficult to just name a few. Be as it may, whether you like your domestic goddesses, nerve wrecking thrillers, the hilarity and intelligence of QI, aliens from outer space or just plain old whodunits – take your pick and enjoy our selection. Situation comedies None can do comedy quite as well as the Brits. Most of these series will tickle you pink with glee. From golden oldies to modern date favorites, if you fancy a laugh one of these series is sure to tickle your funny bone. Only Fools and Horses The Plot: Story of 2 Cockney brothers, who are wheeling and dealing small time at the local market and dreaming of becoming millionaires. And no, they are not dealing drugs the most dangerous item Delboy and Rodders ever wheeled and dealed were the exploding blow up dolls. The hook: Dimwitted as they might be on occasion, you cannot help by becoming fond of the Peckham crew and the Trotter boys. Favorite catch phrase: This time next year we’ll be millionaires; He who dares wins; Lovely jubbly Favorite quote: Rodney: If there is such a thing as reincarnation, knowing my luck I’ll come back as me. To see Only Fools and Horses clip click here Blackadder The plot: Blackadder is a cunning shrew with an acute bout of bad luck. You will follow his story from century to century, all the way to World War I trenches and the best season by far. Keep your eyes open for appearances by Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry. And Baldrick is – well you have to see for yourself. The hook: Hilariously funny it will give you a glimpse just how good the British are at making fun of themselves. Favorite catch phrase: I have a cunning plan. Favorite quote: Private Baldrick: I have a plan, sir. Captain Blackadder: Really Baldrick? A cunning and subtle one? Private Baldrick: Yes, sir. Captain Blackadder: As cunning as a fox who’s just been appointed Professor of Cunning at Oxford University? Private Baldrick: Yes, sir. The plot: A mockumentary about daily goings on of employees in a paper company in Slough. Awkward, decidedly non PC but never boring, Office could have you laughing out loud or cringing in shame, sometimes both at the same time. The hook: Ricky Gervais – watch the master of awkward pause at work. Favorite quote: David Brent: I’ve sort of fused Flashdance with MC Hammer shit. David Brent: I gave a speech only this morning to my staff assuring them that there would not be cutbacks at this branch and there certainly wouldn’t be redundancies, so… Jennifer Taylor-Clark: Well, why on Earth would you do that? David Brent: Why? Oh, don’t know. A little word I think’s important in management called morale. Jennifer Taylor-Clark: Well, surely it’s going to be worse for morale in the long run when there ARE redundancies and you’ve told people that there won’t be. [pause] David Brent: They won’t remember. To view the clip from the Office click here and here . Red Dwarf The plot: David Lister – former chicken soup machine repairman and the last human being alive is lost in space on a mining ship called Red Dwarf with a anal hologram, senile computer, neurotic android and a humanoid mutation of his cat for company. The hook: SciFi comedy that although decidedly bad in the special effects department will make laugh you out loud. Favorite catch phrase: Stoke me a kipper, I’ll be home for breakfast; Smeg! To view clip from Red Dwarf click here and here . Absolutely Fabulous The plot: Edina Moonson and her friend Patsy are self obsessed, immature, obsessed with fashion, alcohol and drugs (but not necessarily in that order) |
What type of creature is a sea wasp | Deadliest Creature | Sea Wasp, Marine Stinger, Box Jelly Deadliest Creature: Sea Wasp (Marine Stinger) Chironex fleckeri What Makes the Sea Wasp so Deadly? There are many creatures on this earth that are quite deadly to humans. The deadliest of all, of course, being other humans. Perhaps, what poses the greatest threat to our lives are creatures we can't even see - microbes. These are the microorganisms we usually call germs or cooties, the ones that make us sick. By and large, disease-causing germs are responsible for the largest number of human deaths every year. But what we're talking about here are the venomous creatures; those whose bodies manufacture toxins that can be rubbed off, ingested (swallowed), or injected into another, causing severe illness or death. Just to name a few, there's the poison dart frogs of the Costa Rican jungles, stonefish, cone shells, the black mamba snake, and even a tiny octopus that lives in tropical waters. When creatures are rated for the "deadliness factor" there's a couple of measures that are taken into account: 1) How many people an ounce of the creature's venom can kill 2) How long it takes you to die from the venom after being bitten, stung, or stuck In both cases the grand prize winner and world-record holder is the creature known as the sea wasp, or marine stinger. The venom from a single creature can kill up to 60 adults! Over 100 people have been killed by the stings from a Chironex fleckeri and many more have been stung, but lived. Get stung badly enough by one and you could be dead within four minutes. The name sea wasp is misleading because the creature isn't actually a wasp or insect at all. It is a jellyfish. The "bell" of this box jelly can get as big as a basketball with up to 60 tentacles hanging down as long as 15 feet, which is pretty good sized jelly. Not as big as the world-record jellyfish , though. Silent Stalkers Sea Wasps, or box jellies, are not aggressive. They don't have to be. For jellyfish, they are pretty fast swimmers (up to 5mph), dangling their long tentacles in the surf behind them until something, usually a fish, gets caught in their practically invisible tentacles. That's where all their nematocysts (stinging capsules contained within cells called cnidocytes located along the tentacles) are located. (Most people who have been stung are Aussies who were swimming in the surf along with the jellies and never even saw the tentacles.) The poison is used to kill their prey as close to "instant" as possible in order to prevent a struggling victim from thrashing their delicate tissues. Then they can take their time devouring their meal without risking injury to themselves. Deadly Toxins What's really amazing is how the stinging cells work. They're little tiny poison darts that are buried inside the flesh of each tentacle (like the sweat glands in your skin), along the entire length. They're triggered chemically, by contacting the surface of human skin or the scaly skin of a fish. Scientists have captured box jellies and put them in tanks in the laboratory. Simply by pouring alcohol into the tank they caused the stinging cells to react and release their venom. This means that if the jelly's tentacles don't come in contact with the chemicals on human skin, the nematocysts won't respond and you won't get stung! Simple Fix Turns out, something as thin and flimsy as women's nylon pantyhose worn over the skin |
What is the colour of the jersey worn by the leader in the Tour de France | Tour de France 101: What do different color jerseys mean? - CSMonitor.com Tour de France 101: What do different color jerseys mean? Andy Schleck of Luxembourg (l.) and Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, ride in the pack during the sixth stage of the Tour de France on Friday. Christophe Ena/AP of What do the different color Tour de France jerseys mean? YELLOW: The maillot jaune, the yellow jersey, is the signature chemise of the Tour de France . It designates the overall leader of the race so far. When cyclists finish the three-week race by cruising through the streets of Paris , the photo of the yellow-shirted winner is seen around the globe. The yellow jersey is awarded after each of the 20 stages, or race days, to the rider who is the overall leader of the race so far. Each day the total amount of time taken to finish that stage is added to the cumulative time of all previous races, and the overall leader is determined. The next day, he wears the yellow throughout the stage. Recommended: Could you pass a US citizenship test? GREEN: The green jersey, or maillot vert, is the sprinter’s jersey. At every stage, points are awarded to the first 10-25 riders that cross the finish line. The amount of sprint points awarded depends on the day’s course (a flat course produces more points than the mountain terrain) and in what place the rider finishes that day. Some stages have mini-sprints within the stage that are worth points. German Erik Zabel holds the record for winning the final green jersey in the Tour six consecutive times, between 1996 and 2001. Photos of the Day Photos of the day 02/08 WHITE WITH RED POLKA DOTS: This is the King of the Mountains jersey. Points are awarded to the first rider to reach the crest of designated hills and mountains. Mountains are graded according to steepness, length, and position on the course, and points correspond to the grade. The best climber awards began in 1933, and the maillot à pois rouges was first worn in 1975. WHITE: This jersey is worn by the fastest overall rider under the age of 25 (on Jan. 1 in the year of the race). The first white jersey was worn in 1975. There are other prizes and competitions within the Tour de France that don’t involve jerseys. For example, the most combative rider of each stage – the one who tries to break clear of the field – will wear a red number on a white background, instead of the usual black on white. And the team prize – based on the team with the fastest three riders – wears a black number on a yellow background. More Tour de France 101 stories: |
Which New York thoroughfare is sometimes called The Great White Way | The Big Apple: Great White Way (Broadway) Entry from July 05, 2004 Great White Way (Broadway) I discovered the origin of "the Great White Way" in 1992, just a few minutes before I discovered the 1926 origin explanation of "the Big Apple." The essential information was on the same microfilm reel of the New York Morning Telegraph. "Big Apple Corner" is, as it turns out, on the Great White Way (Broadway). "The Great White Way" was originally the title of a 1901 book about the South Pole. The term was applied to Broadway by Shep Friedman of the New York Morning Telegraph, after a snowstorm on Broadway in 1902 had turned the street into a "white way." Later, "white way" referred to the lights of Broadway. Other nicknames for Broadway and its bright lights include "Bulb Belt," "Incandescent District," "Mazda Lane" and "Tungsten Territory." (LIBRARY OF CONGRESS RECORD) (This book about the Antarctic has nothing to do with Broadway—ed.) Type of Material: Book (Print, Microform, Electronic, etc.) Brief Description: Paine, Albert Bigelow, 1861-1937. The great white way; a record of an unusual voyage of discovery, and some romantic love affairs amid strange surroundings. The whole recounted by one Nicholas Chase, promoter of the expedition, whose reports have been arranged for publication by Albert Bigelow Paine. With drawings by Bernard J. Rosenmeyer, sketches by Chauncey Gale, and maps, etc., from Mr. Chase's note book. New York, J. F. Taylor & Company, 1901. 1 p. l., 4 p., 1 l., 5-327 p. front., illus., plates. 20 cm. American Words 1959 Pg. 56: More than fifty years ago Broadway received a nickname in an unusual manner. In December 1901 a new novel appeared with the title The Great White Way. The scene of the story was the region of snow and ice around the South Pole. At that time there was a column in a popular New York newspaper telling about things of interest taking place along Broadway. It was the practice of the writer of this column to use at the head of it the title of some current novel. When the novel just mentioned came out, the newspaper writer entitled his column one day: "Found on the Great White Way." Broadway happened to be covered with snow at the time this issue of the paper appeared. Those who read the column at once associated "The Great White Way" with Broadway, and the title of a novel, now long forgotten, became the nickname of a famous street. The brilliant illuminations in the theater district on Broadway are often thought to explain the nickname, but they had no part in the origin of it. (NEW YORK EVENING TELEGRAM) (This newspaper had various titles for its roundup of small items. The titles include "SOUNDS OF AN AXE IN THE BARN" and "HOOFBEATS ON LIFE'S TANBARK" and "MOURNING OF THE WHANGDOODLE"—ed.) 11 November 1901, The Evening Telegram (New York, NY), pg. 6, cols. 3-4: FOUND ON THE GREAT HIGHWAY. 23 November 1901, The Evening Telegram (New York, NY), pg. 6, cols. 3-4: FOUND ON THE GREAT HIGHWAY. 3 February 1902, The Evening Telegram (New York, NY), pg. 6, cols. 3-4: FOUND ON THE GREAT WHITE WAY. (NEW YORK TIMES 1902 SNOWFALL INFORMATION) SNOW SHOVELERS DESERT; Barely Clothed, They Could Not Work in the Rain. Notwithstanding This 12,881 Loads Were Removed from the Streets Yesterday — 106,000 Cartloads Gone Since Thursday. ; New York Times (1857-Current file), New York, N.Y.; Feb 3, 1902; pg. 6, 1 pgs FRESH SNOWFALL IS NOT WELCOMED; City Without Adequate Means for Its Speedy Removal. Men, Horses, and Carts Lacking — Cellar Diggers' Association Calls On Truck-men — Manhattan to be Cleaned First. ; New York Times (1857-Current file), New York, N.Y.; Feb 1, 1902; pg. 16, 1 pgs (NEW YORK MORNING TELEGRAPH) (NOTE: The NYPL holdings are March 17-April 30, 1901, then Sept. 1-October 31, 1902. This year-plus gap prevents an exact dating—ed.) 7 September 1902, Sunday Telegraph (New York NY), pg. 7, cols. 4-6 headline: Along the Great White Way (This "Along the Great White Way" head was continued for several Sundays after this. A man is shown with a cane, and there are well-dressed women behind him. It is no |
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Which Carry On actor's London flat was awarded a blue plaque in 2014 | Joan Sims - Biography - IMDb Joan Sims Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Trivia (61) | Personal Quotes (19) | Salary (21) Overview (5) The First Lady of Carry On Height 5' 5" (1.65 m) Mini Bio (1) The First Lady of Carry On, was born Irene Joan Marion Sims on 9 May 1930. The daughter of an Essex railway station master, Joan was interested in pursuing show-business, and soon became a familiar face in a growing number of amateur productions. In 1946, Joan first applied to RADA, her audition was unsuccessful. She did succeed in being admitted to PARADA, the academy's preparatory school, and finally, on her fourth attempt, Joan graduated and trained at RADA. Joan graduated from RADA in 1950 at the age of nineteen. A cameo appearance in Doctor in the House (1954) as the sexually repressed Nurse Rigor Mortis led to Joan being first spotted by Peter Rogers ; Rogers' wife Betty E. Box was the producer of the Doctor series, in which Joan herself became a regular. A few years later, in 1958, Joan received another script from Peter Rogers , it was Carry On Nurse (1959). The film had been a huge success at the box office and in the autumn of that year Rogers and Gerald Thomas began planning a follow up. She went on to appear in 24 of the films, making her the longest serving female member of the team. She first starred in the following three Carry On films: Carry On Teacher (1959), Carry on Constable (1960) and Carry On Regardless (1961), before taking a break from the next four films to concentrate on stage work. She rejoined the team with Carry on Cleo (1964) and remained all the way through to Carry On Emmannuelle (1978) in 1978. Ironically, she was never proclaimed Queen of Carry On. This title went to saucy Barbara Windsor , even though she had only appeared in nine Carry On films. One could argue that her final performances in the Carry On films were rather sentimental, as though she knew that the series was coming to an end and two scenes come to mind. The scene in which she plays cards with Peter Butterworth in Carry on Behind (1975) in his caravan late at night, and also in the laundrette where she dances with an early Carry Oner Victor Maddern in Carry On Emmannuelle (1978). Both of these are memorable sentimental film scene stealers. With the end of the Carry On series in 1978, Joan went on to become a familiar face on TV screens, with ongoing roles in a number of highly successful sitcoms On the Up (1990) and As Time Goes By (1992) and the BBC's prestigious classic drama adaptations such as Martin Chuzzlewit (1994). Joan's autobiography, High Spirits, was released in 2000. She complains in the last few pages of her book at the lack of information on her on the IMDB trivia page, something that was only significantly expanded after her death. In her later years she became a cult figure and something of a British National Institution as the only surviving major Carry On star from early days. However, years of heavy drinking took their toll and she suffered in her later years with ill health. She was admitted to Hospital in Chelsea in London in mid 2001 and slipped into a coma. She died on 28 June 2001, with her lifelong friend and Carry On Norah Holland holding her hand. Following her death, surviving Carry On stars celebrated her achievement in the Carry On films. Barbara Windsor , said at the time of her death, "To me she was the last of the great Carry Ons, she was there at the beginning. Her talent was wonderful, she could do any accent, dialect, she could dance, sing, play dowdy and glam. We laughed all the time and giggled a lot. I will sorely miss her." That quote is so true, throughout her whole Carry On career she alone stands apart as the most versatile actress in the whole series. She was never typecast in the films like the other actors and actresses. Others also paid tribute, even ex-Government Cabinet Ministers. Her agent Richard Hatton said, "It's wonderful to be able to say that she really did have all the qualities that her many fans would have wished. A great sense of humour, a sympathetic and en |
Which volcano erupted in 79 AD burying Pompeii | Aug. 24, A.D. 79: Vesuvius Buries Pompeii | WIRED Aug. 24, A.D. 79: Vesuvius Buries Pompeii subscribe 6 months for $5 - plus a FREE Portable Phone Charger. Author: Randy Alfred. Randy Alfred Date of Publication: 08.24.09. Time of Publication: 12:00 am. 12:00 am Aug. 24, A.D. 79: Vesuvius Buries Pompeii A.D. 79: Mount Vesuvius erupts on the Bay of Naples, raining down fire and death from the skies. Thousands die, including one of Rome’s greatest scientists. The eruption buried the cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Stabiae . Though the eruption came without warning, it lasted more than a week and did not kill all at once. Many people escaped, and many who could have evacuated the threatened cities stayed behind for one motive or another. Erupting Volcanoes Seen From Space Pliny the Elder was a Roman official in charge of the naval fleet in the bay. He was also a scholar of scientific matters — everything from astronomy to zoology. He had compiled a digest of 2,000 ancient books by almost 500 writers into his own 37-volume encyclopedic magnum opus, Natural History. Pliny made some good calls and some bad calls in evaluating the work of his classical predecessors. He rejected the scientific possibility of immortality, but also tossed aside the theory that earthly tides were caused by the moon. Oh, well: Give him credit for accepting that the Earth is round . Despite this mixed bag, the book was an influential reference right up to the advent of the Renaissance, when actual scientific observation and experimentation replaced veneration of the classics, and began separating the wheat from the chaff. Whether Pliny stayed around the eruption too long because he wanted to observe it as a scientist, or simply out of bravado as a government official trying to calm the populace, you can judge for yourself. Here is an account in a letter a few years later to the historian Tacitus. It was written by Pliny’s nephew, Pliny the Younger , who was staying with him when Vesuvius erupted. My uncle was stationed at Misenum, in active command of the fleet. On 24 August, in the early afternoon, my mother drew his attention to a cloud of unusual size and appearance. He had been out in the sun, had taken a cold bath, and lunched while lying down, and was then working at his books. He called for his shoes and climbed up to a place which would give him the best view of the phenomenon. It was not clear at that distance from which mountain the cloud was rising (it was afterwards known to be Vesuvius); its general appearance can best be expressed as being like an umbrella pine, for it rose to a great height on a sort of trunk and then split off into branches, I imagine because it was thrust upwards by the first blast and then left unsupported as the pressure subsided, or else it was borne down by its own weight so that it spread out and gradually dispersed. In places it looked white, elsewhere blotched and dirty, according to the amount of soil and ashes it carried with it. My uncle’s scholarly acumen saw at once that it was important enough for a closer inspection, and he ordered a boat to be made ready, telling me I could come with him if I wished. I replied that I preferred to go on with my studies, and as it happened he had himself given me some writing to do. As he was leaving the house he was handed a message from Rectina, wife of Tascus whose house was at the foot of the mountain, so that escape was impossible except by boat. She was terrified by the danger threatening her and implored him to rescue her from her fate. He changed his plans, and what he had begun in a spirit of inquiry he completed as a hero. He gave orders for the warships to be launched and went on board himself with the intention of bringing help to many more people besides Rectina, for this lovely stretch of coast was thickly populated. He hurried to the place which everyone else was hastily leaving, steering his course straight for the danger zone. He was entirely fearless, describing each new movement and phase of the portent to be noted down exactly |
What colour is the bird on the Twitter website logo | Use Twitter & Facebook logos on your website, legally. - Web Propelled Home > Blog > Use Twitter & Facebook logos on your website, legally. Use Twitter & Facebook logos on your website, legally. No Comments In the design & build processes when creating a website there are a number of considerations that have to be made, and in this modern world of ‘Social Media’ one of those is now: ‘How & where might it work best to integrate social media’. One of the most obvious solutions to this is to provide an obvious visual link through to the related social media accounts, using an icon, but how can that be made to fit well with the overall design of the site? Therein can lie a problem, & one which can land individuals & small businesses in a spot of bother. The Facebook & Twitter logos are ubiquitous. You can see them all over the place, so it’s no surprise that many people consider them effectively ‘free to use’. ‘They’re getting free publicity, of course I can just drop it into my site… but it’s a bit garish blue with the yellows of my website so I’ve made it yellow instead’. Erm, well there you invite in legal proceedings from Twitter or Facebook, & I don’t know if you’d noticed but they’re rather big organisations with rather a lot of clout. Yes, their logos are ‘free to use’ in a sense. They do want the publicity, & for the same reason you may want to use the logo: because as people see it all over the place it’s instantly recognisable as representing their service. But for a similar reason it is supremely important to them that they control ‘it’, that recognisable logo, & not just where it’s used but how it appears. Whether it’s in the colour they want associated with the brand, whether they want it to appear glossy, whether they want the corners to have a soft & approachable roundedness etc. The Twitter ‘Logo & Brand’ info provides you with quite specific guidance on how you’re allowed to use their logos, & states outright that “by using the Twitter marks you agree to follow the above [display policy] as well as our Terms of Service and all Twitter rules and policies”. Fancy changing the colour of the bird? Sorry, no can do. Want a speech bubble coming from the birds mouth to contain your latest tweet? Nope, sorry not allowed. In the Facebook Brand Resource Centre you’ll find similar useful guidance on the right ways to use their brand items. Want to use the full word ‘Facebook’ logo? Nu-uh, you’ll need special permission for that. Want to tweet that recognisable ‘Thumb Up’ ‘Like’ button so it reads ‘Like Us On Facebook’. Nope, forbidden I’m afraid, that’s their design & they’re within their rights to control its use. The first thought of many in response to this will be I’m sure ‘oh come on Geoff, I’m just a teeny tiny little one-person business run from my own home, they’ll not notice & they’ll not much care’. Admittedly there’s every chance that smaller operations wont be spotted in a hurry. Don’t think because you’re not a mega-global-corp you’re invisible to the attentions of their sizeable legal teams though. Developer of a free little WordPress plugin ‘Social Media Widget’ Brian Freytag certainly knows about their legal teams, both Twitter & Facebook applying pressure to get his use of their icons amended. So when putting a Twitter or Facebook logo into your website do yourself a favour & avoid the temptation to go sprucing it up without checking through brand terms of usage, respecting their design is the least you can do. Besides you WANT the logo to appear exactly how it does elsewhere, what good is making use of their icon anyway if it doesn’t catch the users eye & instantly say ‘Ooh, I can ‘Like’ this page on Facebook? |
Which big cat has the loudest roar | Big Cat Facts - Animal Facts Encyclopedia Animal Facts Encyclopedia Animals A to Z big cat facts The big cats are the four members of the genus panthera. These cats are unique not only in sheer size, but also in their ability to roar. A specialized larynx and a unique part of the throat called a hyoid apparatus allows for the production of a true, deep roaring sound. While the cougar, cheetah, snow leopard and clouded leopard are also fairly large, and occasionally included in this group, their larynx creates more of a combination hiss/snarl sound without the bass tone of a real roar. The snow leopard has been included in the genus panthera since 2008, but there is some controversy over moving them from their own genus, uncia, and many biologists still insist the snow leopard is a separate genus. Just as scientific folks debated for years whether a panda was a bear or not, this discussion may have nine lives as well. Other differences in the genus panthera involve skull and eye-socket structure and variations in life-cycle and reproductive system. - Big Cat Facts check out our youtube channel! the tiger Native to Asia, the tiger is the largest of these four felids, with the lion a close second. Although lions can, occasionally, be taller or longer than tigers, average overall height, weight, and sheer mass rest firmly in the tigers favor, particularly the Siberian tiger, which can be 800 pounds and 11ft long! Tigers are responsible for more human deaths than any other big cat. The Bengal tiger has been found to be particularly lethal, probably because there is so much human encroachment on their home range. There are several subspecies of tiger, all of which are endangered - some critically. The leopard and the jaguar Leopards and jaguars look alot alike, but they live half a world apart. The smallest of the big cats, leopards are native to Africa and Asia. At 90 to 120 pounds, they are significantly smaller than lions and tigers, and occasionally even fall prey to them. The jaguar is native to South and Central America, and once roamed the southern United States. Jaguars are quite a bit larger than leopards, averaging 200 to 265 pounds. Both these big cats are buff to yellow to orange in color with black or dark brown spots in a classic "rosette" pattern. Black individuals occur fairly regularly, the result of a melanism gene. The spots can still be seen on the black fur as subtle shading. Both black leopards and black jaguars are popularly called black panthers, although they are not a separate species, and black individuals will occur side by side in the same litter with normally colored cubs. Leopards and jaguars are difficult to tell apart if the location is unknown The jaguar is generally a stouter animal with a proportionately rounder head, fuller cheeks and smaller eyes and ears. If you study photos of the two animals with these differences in mind, you can learn to identify them relatively easily. It is sometimes stated that the leopard does not have a dot at the center of the circles of dots on its coat known as "rosettes", or that the center of the rosette on the jaguar is darker than the body color, but both jaguars and leopards vary greatly in this regard, and coat pattern is not a reliable means of identification. This Form cannot be submitted until the missing fields (labelled below in red) have been filled in Vote Here for Your Favorite Animal! Pick Your Fav! the lion Native to Africa and a tiny portion of India, the lion is the most unique big cat. Adult male lions display a full ruff of shaggy hair around their heads known as a mane. This is not just special for a big cat, it is very rare among any mammals to have such obvious physical distinction between the sexes. The lion is also a very social cat with an interesting and complicated pride dynamic that in many ways is much more canine than feline. Pride members hunt together like a pack of wolves, and all share in the raising of cubs. Finally, the King of Beasts also has the longest larynx - and thus the loudest roar of the four roaring "big cats" |
In 1978 who became the first man in history to score a century and take eight wickets in one innings of Test Match Cricket | BBC ON THIS DAY | 19 | 1978: Botham bowls into cricket history Search ON THIS DAY by date About This Site | Text Only 1978: Botham bowls into cricket history Cricketing star Ian Botham has become the first man in the history of the game to score a century and take eight wickets in one innings of a Test match. The Somerset all-rounder's blistering performance helped bring England victory by an innings and 120 runs in the second Cornhill Test. He hit 108 runs in England's first innings and today took eight wickets for just 34 runs to contribute to Pakistan's second innings total of all out for 139. In fact, Tony Greig is the only other England player to score a century and take more than five wickets in an innings. He hit 143 runs and took six wickets for 164 against the West Indies at Bridgetown, Barbados, in 1974. Botham was just unplayable Pakistan captain Wasim Bari England captain Mike Brearley said of Botham's performance: "He is colossus at the moment." Botham made his Test debut at the age of 21 against Australia at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, in July last year. In that match, he took five wickets for 74 runs to help bowl out the opposition for 243. His wife Kathryn, who was eight months pregnant with the couple's first child, was in the spectator stands. Today at Trent Bridge, it was Botham's swinging deliveries which managed to beat his Pakistani opponents. Afterwards, Pakistan captain Wasim Bari said: "I have never seen a ball swing so much in bright weather...Botham was just unplayable." The Pakistan team includes many players new to Test cricket and unused to English weather conditions. Bari continued: "England bowled better, batted better and fielded better than we did. And this man Botham is a magnificent cricketer." In Context Ian Botham went on to become one of England's greatest ever all-rounders. Perhaps his best performance was in the 1981 Ashes series against Australia. After a poor run of results ending with a draw in the second Test, he resigned the England captaincy. England were one down and facing almost certain defeat in the third Test at Headingley. Botham saved the match, England ended up winning the series three-one, and the all-rounder's legendary status was assured. He played in 102 Test matches in a career spanning from 1977-92. His highest-ever batting score was 208 - his best performance with the ball was eight wickets for 34 runs. Since retiring from the game, he has become a television commentator and in 2003 became an adviser to his old county team of Somerset. He has also walked thousands of miles raising money for Leukaemia Research and more recently for The Noah's Ark appeal which is building a children's hospital in Wales. His son, Liam, played county cricket for Hampshire in 1996 but has since taken up professional rugby. Stories From 19 Jun |
In which ocean are the Canary Islands | Where are the Canary Islands located? Where are the Canary Islands located? Tweet The Canary Islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean, south-west of Spain and north-west of Africa. They are directly in front of the coast of Morocco. Due to this geographical situation, the Canary Islands have been always an important station for the navigation between Europe, Asia and America. |
When the Bastille was stormed how many prisoners was it found to contain | French revolutionaries storm Bastille - Jul 14, 1789 - HISTORY.com French revolutionaries storm Bastille Publisher A+E Networks Parisian revolutionaries and mutinous troops storm and dismantle the Bastille, a royal fortress that had come to symbolize the tyranny of the Bourbon monarchs. This dramatic action signaled the beginning of the French Revolution , a decade of political turmoil and terror in which King Louis XVI was overthrown and tens of thousands of people, including the king and his wife Marie Antoinette, were executed. The Bastille was originally constructed in 1370 as a bastide, or “fortification,” to protect the walled city of Paris from English attack. It was later made into an independent stronghold, and its name–bastide–was corrupted to Bastille. The Bastille was first used as a state prison in the 17th century, and its cells were reserved for upper-class felons, political troublemakers, and spies. Most prisoners there were imprisoned without a trial under direct orders of the king. Standing 100 feet tall and surrounded by a moat more than 80 feet wide, the Bastille was an imposing structure in the Parisian landscape. By the summer of 1789, France was moving quickly toward revolution. There were severe food shortages in France that year, and popular resentment against the rule of King Louis XVI was turning to fury. In June, the Third Estate, which represented commoners and the lower clergy, declared itself the National Assembly and called for the drafting of a constitution. Initially seeming to yield, Louis legalized the National Assembly but then surrounded Paris with troops and dismissed Jacques Necker, a popular minister of state who had supported reforms. In response, mobs began rioting in Paris at the instigation of revolutionary leaders. Bernard-René Jordan de Launay, the military governor of the Bastille, feared that his fortress would be a target for the revolutionaries and so requested reinforcements. A company of Swiss mercenary soldiers arrived on July 7 to bolster his garrison of 82 soldiers. The Marquis de Sade, one of the few prisoners in the Bastille at the time, was transferred to an insane asylum after he attempted to incite a crowd outside his window by yelling: “They are massacring the prisoners; you must come and free them.” On July 12, royal authorities transferred 250 barrels of gunpowder to the Bastille from the Paris Arsenal, which was more vulnerable to attack. Launay brought his men into the Bastille and raised its two drawbridges. On July 13, revolutionaries with muskets began firing at soldiers standing guard on the Bastille’s towers and then took cover in the Bastille’s courtyard when Launay’s men fired back. That evening, mobs stormed the Paris Arsenal and another armory and acquired thousands of muskets. At dawn on July 14, a great crowd armed with muskets, swords, and various makeshift weapons began to gather around the Bastille. Launay received a delegation of revolutionary leaders but refused to surrender the fortress and its munitions as they requested. He later received a second delegation and promised he would not open fire on the crowd. To convince the revolutionaries, he showed them that his cannons were not loaded. Instead of calming the agitated crowd, news of the unloaded cannons emboldened a group of men to climb over the outer wall of the courtyard and lower a drawbridge. Three hundred revolutionaries rushed in, and Launay’s men took up a defensive position. When the mob outside began trying to lower the second drawbridge, Launay ordered his men to open fire. One hundred rioters were killed or wounded. Launay’s men were able to hold the mob back, but more and more Parisians were converging on the Bastille. Around 3 p.m., a company of deserters from the French army arrived. The soldiers, hidden by smoke from fires set by the mob, dragged five cannons into the courtyard and aimed them at the Bastille. Launay raised a white flag of surrender over the fortress. Launay and his men were taken into custody, the gunpowder and cannons were seized, and the seven prisoner |
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Which company makes the Crunchie chocolate bar | Crunchy Part Of A Cadburys Crunchie Bar Recipe - Food.com Directions Grease an 8 inch square pan with butter. Off the heat (that means on the counter), mix the sugar and the syrup in a heavy-bottomed saucepan (use a pretty big saucepan, you'll thank me later). Now put the pan over a medium to low heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes (Nigella bases this on using an 8-inch diameter saucepan). The mixture is ready to come off the heat when it's a thick, bubbling bunch of gook, the color of light sand and no darker -- don't let it get any darker than that, or you'll end up with burnt and smelly sugar goop! Take the stuff off the heat and quickly whisk in the baking soda. Watch the caramel foam up like something out of a sci-fi film (this is the part where you thank me for telling you to use a large pot). Pour the foamy stuff into the pan and leave it to set. This will take several hours. Be patient. You can try and cut it into squares, but it will be a fruitless task. Best bet is to just bash it into a bunch of different shaped pieces. This is good frustration therapy. You can dip the pieces into melted chocolate to make your own Cadbury's Crunchy bars, or you could fold splinters of this into either homemade or bought vanilla icecream for honeycomb ice cream. |
What comfortable furniture item was invented by California furniture designer Charles Prior Hall in 1968 | Global Education Center - Great Way to Learn: What furniture item was invented by California furniture designer Charles Prior Hall in 1968? More Then 15000+ Interview Questions in different categories - Great Way to Learn What furniture item was invented by California furniture designer Charles Prior Hall in 1968? Q. 058:-)What furniture item was invented by California furniture designer Charles Prior Hall in 1968? A. Sofa bedB. Captain's chairC. WaterbedD. Hammock C |
Who won this years (2015) British basketball league | British Basketball League | Tyne Tees - ITV News Play video Newcastle Eagles forward Charles Smith says it's 'an honour' to be named British Basketball League Player of the Year. The 39-year-old veteran scooped the top individual player prize at this week's British Basketball Journalists' Association annual awards, fending off competition from Demond Watt of Cheshire Phoenix and his Eagles team-mate Rahmon Fletcher. The Eagles won this year's BBL Championship, BBL Cup and BBL Trophy, and could clinch a domestic 'clean sweep' in Sunday's BBL Play-off Final against London Lions at the O2 Arena. |
In which US state was the Harley-Davidson motorcycle company founded | Harley-Davidson | Motorcycle Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Share Harley Davidson is a motorcycle manufacturing company based in the United States (Founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin ). Harleys are known for making big,loud,charismatic bikes. They mainly make motorcycles designed for highway cruising. Their logo is also very famous and they make a considerable amount of money on it(5% of net income). Harley has been known as the brand image of classic American cruiser bikes as they have brought cruisers to the modern culture. |
What tribe did Goliath belong to | 1 Samuel 17 NIRV - David and Goliath - The Philistines - Bible Gateway 1 Samuel 17New International Reader's Version (NIRV) David and Goliath 17 The Philistines gathered their army together for war. They came to Sokoh in Judah. They set up camp at Ephes Dammim. It was between Sokoh and Azekah. 2 Saul and the army of Israel gathered together. They camped in the Valley of Elah. They lined up their men to fight against the Philistines. 3 The Philistine army was camped on one hill. Israel’s army was on another. The valley was between them. 4 A mighty hero named Goliath came out of the Philistine camp. He was from Gath. He was more than nine feet tall. 5 He had a bronze helmet on his head. He wore bronze armor that weighed 125 pounds. 6 On his legs he wore bronze guards. He carried a bronze javelin on his back. 7 His spear was as big as a weaver’s rod. Its iron point weighed 15 pounds. The man who carried his shield walked along in front of him. 8 Goliath stood there and shouted to the soldiers of Israel. He said, “Why do you come out and line up for battle? I’m a Philistine. You are servants of Saul. Choose one of your men. Have him come down and face me. 9 If he’s able to fight and kill me, we’ll become your slaves. But if I win and kill him, you will become our slaves and serve us.” 10 Goliath continued, “This day I dare the soldiers of Israel to send a man down to fight against me.” 11 Saul and the whole army of Israel heard what the Philistine said. They were terrified. 12 David was the son of Jesse, who belonged to the tribe of Ephraim. Jesse was from Bethlehem in Judah. He had eight sons. When Saul was king, Jesse was already very old. 13 Jesse’s three oldest sons had followed Saul into battle. The oldest son was Eliab. The second was Abinadab. The third was Shammah. 14 David was the youngest. The three oldest sons followed Saul. 15 But David went back and forth from Saul’s camp to Bethlehem. He went to Bethlehem to take care of his father’s sheep. 16 Every morning and evening Goliath came forward and stood there. He did it for 40 days. 17 Jesse said to his son David, “Get at least half a bushel of grain that has been cooked. Also get ten loaves of bread. Take all of it to your brothers. Hurry to their camp. 18 Take along these ten chunks of cheese to the commander of their military group. Find out how your brothers are doing. Bring me back some word about them. 19 They are with Saul and all the men of Israel. They are in the Valley of Elah. They are fighting against the Philistines.” 20 Early in the morning David left his father’s flock in the care of a shepherd. David loaded up the food and started out, just as Jesse had directed. David reached the camp as the army was going out to its battle positions. The soldiers were shouting the war cry. 21 The Israelites and the Philistines were lining up their armies for battle. The armies were facing each other. 22 David left what he had brought with the man who took care of the supplies. He ran to the battle lines and asked his brothers how they were. 23 As David was talking with them, Goliath stepped forward from his line. Goliath was a mighty Philistine hero from Gath. He again dared someone to fight him, and David heard it. 24 Whenever Israel’s army saw Goliath, all of them ran away from him. That’s because they were so afraid. 25 The Israelites had been saying, “Just look at how this man keeps daring Israel to fight him! The king will make the man who kills Goliath very wealthy. The king will also give his own daughter to be that man’s wife. The king won’t require anyone in the man’s family to pay any taxes in Israel.” 26 David spoke to the men standing near him. He asked them, “What will be done for the man who kills this Philistine? Goliath is bringing shame on Israel. What will be done for the one who removes it? This Philistine isn’t even circumcised. He dares the armies of the living God to fight him. Who does he think he is?” 27 The men told David what Israel’s soldiers had been saying. The men told him what would be done for the man who killed Goliath. 28 David’s |
What is the deepest lake in the world | The Deepest Lake in the World What is the deepest lake—man-made or natural—in the world? The Answer: The deepest lake in the world is Lake Baikal in Siberia, Russia. It is a natural lake that is 5,712 feet (1,741 meters) deep. That's more than one mile straight down! See where Lake Baikal ranks compared to some of the other Large Lakes of the World . —The Editors |
What is the fatty substance found naturally on sheep's wool called | What is llama hair called? | Reference.com What is llama hair called? A: Quick Answer Llama hair is referred to as fiber while still on the animal and wool once it is shaved. The wool produced by a llama is very soft and is free of lanolin, a fatty, yellow, viscous substance found naturally in sheep's wool. Full Answer The llama is a two-coated mammal. The inner coat is a fine, downy undercoat that protects llamas from cold and heat temperatures. The outer coat, which is called the guard coat, is all straight hair. The guard coat allows moisture and debris to be shed. This second coat comprises of zero to 20 percent of the entire coat. |
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What is the chemical symbol for the element manganese | Chemical Elements.com - Manganese (Mn) Bentor, Yinon. Chemical Element.com - Manganese. <http://www.chemicalelements.com/elements/mn.html>. For more information about citing online sources, please visit the MLA's Website . This page was created by Yinon Bentor. Use of this web site is restricted by this site's license agreement . Copyright © 1996-2012 Yinon Bentor. All Rights Reserved. |
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What have Durham CCC added to their one day name | Durham County Cricket Club : definition of Durham County Cricket Club and synonyms of Durham County Cricket Club (English) DurhamCCC Durham County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh national cricket structure, representing the historic county of Durham . Its limited overs team is called the Durham Dynamos. Their kit colours are blue with yellow trim and the shirt sponsor was Northern Rock until its nationalisation in 2008. Durham is now sponsored by several companies, including Emirates . The club is based at the Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground in Chester-le-Street . Granted first-class status in 1991, Durham is English cricket's newest first-class county. The County Ground at the Riverside is also one of the newest additions to the English Test match circuit, hosting its first match – England v Zimbabwe in the second Test – from 5 June to 7 June 2003. Durham CCC is playing in Division One of the LV County Championship , Group C of the ECB 40 League and in the North Group of the Twenty20 Cup in 2010 [2] . Durham won the County Championship in 2008 for the first time, and retained the trophy in the 2009 season. Contents History Earliest cricket in Durham Cricket probably did not reach Durham until the 18th century. The earliest reference is a game at Raby Castle on or soon after 5 August 1751 between the Earl of Northumberland’s XI and the Duke of Cleveland’s XI. The game was commemorated by a ballad which starts: Durham City has been dull so long, No bustle at all to show; But now the rage of all the throng Is at cricketing to go. As it happens, there was a return game soon afterwards at Stanwick, near Richmond, and that is the earliest reference to cricket in Yorkshire . The first recorded match of representative cricket in the county took place in 1848 at Sunderland , between an All England XII and a Bishopwearmouth 22. Despite their extra numbers the cricketers of Bishopwearmouth were comprehensively outplayed as All England's scores of 129 and 143 dwarfed their own 56 and 59. The first team to carry the name of 'Durham County' played an MCC team in 1876 and went on to take on the touring Australians in 1878, winning by 71 runs, and again in 1880, losing by an innings and 38, with the great Fred Spofforth taking 17 wickets for 66. Origin of club Durham CCC was founded as an official entity on 23 May 1882, and the nascent club played its first competitive match on 12 June of that year, beating Northumberland by 4 wickets at the Ashbrooke Ground, Sunderland. The club established an enviable record as a minor county : becoming the first minor county to beat a first-class county in the Gillette Cup; winning the Minor Counties Championship a record-equalling seven times between 1901 and 1984; and putting together a record of 65 matches without defeat between 1976 and 1982 that remains unbroken to the present day. Durham as a first-class county Test player Paul Collingwood Early in 1989, the Club began the process of applying to become a first-class cricketing county and join the County Championship . First-class status was awarded on 6 December 1991, with Durham becoming the first new first-class county for 70 years. Their first season in the County Championship was the 1992 season. For over a decade after gaining their status, Durham were not distinguished by marked success as a first-class county. In the 2004 season they finished bottom of the two-division County Championship, sixth out of ten teams in the one-day National Cricket League and fifth out of six teams in the Northern Division of the Twenty20 Cup . However in 2005 under the captaincy of Australian Mike Hussey Durham finished second and achieved promotion in both the County Championship and the one-day National Cricket League . Hussey was prevented from returning to the Riverside in 2006 as he is contracted to the Australian international team; and with vice-captain Paul Collingwood away on English international team duty Dale Benkenstein was captain for 2006. Durham had mixed success in |
Vigo international Airport is in which country | Vigo Airport, Spain (VGO) - Guide & Flights Vigo Airport, otherwise known as Airport, is located 9Km east of Vigo, in the region of Galicia, north west Spain. The airport is adjacent to the motorways giving good access to North West Spain and Northern Portugal. There is a bus service into Vigo running every 15 minutes during the day at a cost of approximately 2 Euros. A taxi into Vigo will cost around 20 Euros. A taxi to Pontevedra will cost around 35 Euros, or 105 Euros to Orense. Vigo airoprt has 2 cafes or restaurants, 3 shops, 4 ATM's, a charging facility for mobile phones and other mobile devices, and WiFi Internet access. Improvement works in 2011 and 2012 include new multistory parking facilities and the terminal building has been more than doubled in size. During 2015, Vigo airport handled 713,000 passengers, a 5% increase from the previous year. Flights to Vigo Airport from UK or Ireland airports |
Dicky Mint, Mick the Marmaliser and Nigel Ponsonby-Smallpiece were members of which group | Football: follow England v Israel with our live minute-by-minute report | Football | The Guardian Share on Messenger Close So it's come to this. Struggling to get results against, and qualify from a group that contains, Israel and Macedonia. Dearie me. Still, things could look much rosier in a couple of hours, couldn't they. I'm saying nothing: ROBINSON, Richards, Terry, Ferdinand, A Cole, Wright-Phillips, Gerrard, Barry, J Cole, Owen, HESKEY. All the action, live, as it happens, as it unfolds, when it occurs, described in detail, that very moment, for YOU from 5pm. 54 minutes to kick-off, and already anticipation is at fever pitch! "I won't be watching the match," writes Red in Sweden, "choosing instead to play my banjo." Please tell me that's not some sort of euphemism. Why haven't you done a Scotland v Lithuania MBM?" asks Andrew Ritchie. "After all, it was always bound to be a better game. England aren't in it." No idea, Andrew, I'm just simple folk. You'll have to take that one to the top of the house. You may however be infuriated to know that Lithuanian winger Scrote has just leapt over Darren Fletcher's leg in the area to earn a totally preposterous penalty at Hampden. Danilevicius whacked it straight down the middle to make it 1-1 after 61 minutes; Boyd had opened the scoring with a deft header in the first half. I've got the funk on. Giving off some real heat, right here. Not Setting The Bar High In Terms Of Expectation dept: "When you suggested that things could look much rosier in a couple of hours," writes James Raiswell, "were you referring to England losing and this Euro 2008 qualifying farce being officially put to rest?" Might have been. "If so, I'd agree. In fact, this seems the most logical way to get McClaren sacked. Maybe footballers really are smarter than we give them credit for." And you were going so well there, James, almost right the way up to the end. Scotland are not very good. This isn't breaking news, I'll admit that readily. GOAL! 77 mins at Hampden: Scotland 2 - 1 Lithuania. Shaun Maloney comes off the bench and takes his first touch. His second is a superb inswinging cross from the left; it beats all defenders and the keeper to find Stephen McManus free on the right - who sidefoots home. A brilliant goal. Now how was that for tempting fate? That should ensure a clean sheet for Robinson and a hat-trick for Heskey, you see if I'm wrong. Scotland are the new Brazil. What a brilliant goal from James McFadden, who cuts inside from the right and unleashes a screamer into the top left corner from just outside the box. That's Scotland 3 - 1 Lithuania, and I'm about as fickle as they come. I suppose you'll be wanting to know about the teams at Wembley. England you already know about, but the subs are: Brown, James, Neville, Bentley, Downing, Johnson, Defoe. Israel: Awat, Spungin, Ben-Haim, Gershon, Ziv, Benayoun, Badir, Benado, Tal, Katan, Itzhaki. Subs: Zandberg, Tamuz, Golan, Antebi, Balili, Alberman, Davidovitch. Referee: Pieter Vink (Holland) Saturday night fun with England and Guardian Unlimited Sport: "So it's a Saturday night and I'm doing homework and regularly refreshing my browser for details on an England match," writes Minerva Livanidis. "It doesn't get more dull or depressing - until kickoff, obviously." Hmm. Does anyone out there know Minerva? If you do, could you please pop round and take away all the Tesco Value Gin, razor blades, shoelaces, etc? You know, just in case? Scotland have won 3-1 and are top of their group. How about that, eh. Anyway, off to Wembley, where the national anthems are playing. There's a very strange arrangement for the Israel one, which is being covered by what appears to be the Israeli version of the Cocteau Twins. I've never before heard an anthem performed at a football match after which it could be argued there was far too much flanger on the guitar. Very strange. A much more traditional arrangement for God Save The Etc, which is the usual dirge. And we're off! Benayoun and Katan try a fancy one-two deep in England's half, but it doesn't come off. Seco |
What is the more common name for sodium carbonate | What Is Soda Ash for Pools? | Garden Guides What Is Soda Ash for Pools? What Is Soda Ash for Pools? Reason for flagging? Submit Overview Soda ash is the common name for sodium carbonate. It is also referred to as washing soda. On the pH scale, it is further on the base side than sodium bicarbonate. Soda ashes main purpose is to increase pH levels. Because swimming pools must be maintained at the proper pH level, soda ash is used for this purpose. Pool Use Calcium carbonate is added to municipal swimming pools. It neutralizes chlorine's acid affect by adjusting the pH. Volume In general, the amount of sodium carbonate to use in pool water is 16 oz. of sodium carbonate for every 10,000 gallons of water. The powder must be dissolved in water. It can then be added to the pool by a chemical feeder. It can also be dissolved in a bucket and poured into the pool. Only add the chemical to the pool when no one will swim for a day. Significance If pool water is not kept within a pH level of 7.2 to 7.6, the imbalance can create problems in the pool. Low pH when the water is acidic can cause cloudy water, staining, red eyes, hair loss, equipment destruction and the surfaces of the pool to deteriorate. When the pH is high or more basic other problems can occur such as a reduced effectiveness of chlorine, scales form and the filtration system can get plugged. Safety Sodium carbonate has only a slight toxicity, according to The Safety Data Sheet from Tradeasia International Pte Limited. High doses can cause health conditions, however, the Safety Data Sheet does not indicate what is a high dose. When inhaled, it can cause respiratory irritation, coughing and breathing difficulties as well as potential nasal septum damage. Large doses can cause gastro-intestinal problems, such as severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, collapse and potential death. Eye contact can cause conjuctival edema and corneal destruction. Other Uses Sodium carbonate does have other important uses. It softens water for laundry. It is used to to adjust the pH in photographic developing agents. It is used in the brick making industry in the process of extruding clay. One of the other important uses is making glass. Through a chemical process and heat, it is used to create a non-crystalline transparent product, specifically glass. Keywords: soda ash, pool chemicals, soda ash use, pool ph About this Author Debbie Mcrill has published two novels; Love Thy Neighbor and Where There's a Will. She has published children's books with Tippy Tales and she is a regular contributor to the Texas Highway Patrol Magazine. She recently spent time in Chile teaching English to young adults and professionals. |
From which middle east country were Terry Waite and John McCarthy released in 1991 | BBC ON THIS DAY | 8 | 1991: Beirut hostage John McCarthy freed About This Site | Text Only 1991: Beirut hostage John McCarthy freed John McCarthy, Britain's longest-held hostage in Lebanon, has been set free after more than five years in captivity. The militant group, Islamic Jihad, which had had been holding the journalist announced his release in a statement delivered to a news agency in the capital, Beirut. The statement described Mr McCarthy as an "envoy" and said he had been given a letter to deliver in person to the UN Secretary General. Mr McCarthy - who was abducted in April 1986 - was one of about 11 Westerners believed to be held by Islamic Jihad or other militant groups. Speaking at a news conference in Damascus, Syria where he was flown after his release, Mr McCarthy thanked those who had campaigned on his behalf. He urged them to carry on working for the release of those still in captivity. "Keep up the efforts to end the ordeal of my fellow hostages and all those who are held in similar conditions in the region," he said. Mr McCarthy said that American hostages Terry Anderson and Tom Sutherland and Briton Terry Waite had been in good health and spirits when he left them two days ago. Whatever strength he had found to endure the last few years had come from his fellow hostages, he added. In Britain Mr McCarthy's friend, Jill Morrell, who led a campaign to get him freed said she was "ecstatic" at his release. "There were times when it seemed like it would take forever and there were times when it seemed like it had been going on for an eternity but we all always knew that John would be released one day," Miss Morrell said. The ordeal of captivity was over but John McCarthy now faced the new ordeal of re-entering the world which would be like a "bright glaring light" to him, she added. |
What was Starsky and Hutch's call sign | Starsky & Hutch (Video Game 2003) - 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 Take the wheel of the Zebra 3 with two of the coolest undercover cops in town. Join the soft-spoken Hutch and the street-wise Starsky, as they solve the toughest cases in the roughest ... See full summary » Director: a list of 201 titles created 03 Jan 2011 a list of 37 titles created 14 Aug 2011 a list of 1284 titles created 05 Sep 2013 a list of 1645 titles created 14 Apr 2014 a list of 454 titles created 10 months ago Search for " Starsky & Hutch " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Title: Starsky & Hutch (Video Game 2003) 7.5/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Edit Storyline Take the wheel of the Zebra 3 with two of the coolest undercover cops in town. Join the soft-spoken Hutch and the street-wise Starsky, as they solve the toughest cases in the roughest neighborhoods -battling the hard-nosed but lovable Captain to fight crime in their own unconventional way. And with the assistance of the always suave and cool Huggy Bear, they stop the criminals every time. Written by the Manufacturer |
Which breed of dogs are named after a German tax collector | 7 Breeds of Dog Named After People | Pets4Homes 7 Breeds Of Dog Named After People Pin it There are many breeds of dog named after the countries they originate from, one of which is the Afghan Hound whereas others were given their names as a way to explain what they were bred to do, namely the Bulldog whose job it was to corner wild bulls and the Australian Cattle Dog whose task it is to herd cattle in Australia. The history of many dog breeds we have come to know and love is fascinating with some having quite obscure names, others extremely descriptive ones and some names which are quite delightful like the Peruvian Inca Orchid. Below are 7 dog breeds that were named after people who bred them for a purpose or developed them to become companion dogs. The Plott Hound This lovely dog is a type of Coonhound but boasts being unique due to his German heritage. The Plott Hound was named after a family who, in 1750 migrated to the States from Germany taking five Hanoverian Schweishundens with them. Hanoverian Schweishundens are a type of Bloodhound which the family then used to breed from in order to create a unique type of Coonhound. They used all sorts of native American breeds including a few mongrels and the end result is this smart looking canine that was originally bred to hunt big predators including bears! Plott Hounds make fantastic family pets but they do need a lot of exercise and a firm hand which means they are not the best choice for first time owners. The Gordon Setter The Gordon Setter is a Scottish breed that was named after the magnificent Gordon Castle. The breed is an ancient one that dates back to the 17th century when the fourth and sixth Dukes of Gordon developed these smart looking black and tan dogs. They were originally known as Gordon Castle Setters but later in history this was changed to the Gordon Setter. It was the sixth Duke who standardised the breed which are the splendid and proud dogs we see today. Gordon Setters are lovely looking canines and are the perfect choice for people with families who live in the country and who love spending time in the great outdoors. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel A firm favourite with the Royal Courts of Spain, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a delightful little character. However, it was King Charles 1 of England and his heir Charles II with their loyal supporters who were known as "cavaliers" who gave their name to the breed! Today, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a wonderful choice as a companion dog and family pet, they are affectionate, extremely loyal and dedicated to their owners loving nothing better than to cuddle up on a sofa with them. Looking for free pet advice for your Dog?. Click here to join the UKs favourite pet community - PetForums.co.uk The Dandie Dinmont Terrier Although this charming little canine is not named after a real person but rather a character from a work written by Sir Walter Scot called "Guy Mannering"which was published in 1814, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier deserves a mention. Many people believe the character in the book is based on a man called James Davidson who was a farmer and whose dogs were called "the immortal six". The breed is renowned for being little characters with a big personalities. They are a great choice for people who would like to share their homes with a loyal and affectionate family pet although they get on better with older children which means they are not the best choice if there are toddlers around. The Boykin Spaniel Boykin Spaniels are adorable looking characters that were named after their original breeder a gentleman called L Whitaker "Whit" Boykin. He crossed a stray dog with American Water Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, Springer Spaniels and Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. The result was these lovely looking yet very hardy dogs that proved themselves to be very adept when working upland waterfowl and game birds. Today, the Boykin Spaniel is South Carolina's state dog where they are revered as being superb working dogs and great family pets. The Doberman Dobermans are magnificent dogs that many |
Al Gore was a senator in which state before he became Vice President | Al Gore | vice president of United States | Britannica.com vice president of United States Written By: Alternative Title: Albert Arnold Gore, Jr. Al Gore Vice president of United States Also known as John Kerry Al Gore, in full Albert Arnold Gore, Jr. (born March 31, 1948, Washington, D.C. , U.S.), 45th vice president of the United States (1993–2001) in the Democratic administration of President Bill Clinton . In the 2000 presidential election , one of the most controversial elections in American history, Gore won the nationwide popular vote over George W. Bush by more than 500,000 votes but narrowly lost in the electoral college , 271–266—the first inversion of the electoral and popular vote since 1888. In 2007 Gore was awarded, with the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change , the Nobel Prize for Peace for his efforts to raise awareness about global warming . Al Gore, 1994. U.S. Department of Defense The son of a Democratic congressman and senator from Tennessee , Gore graduated from Harvard University in 1969 and enlisted in the army, serving in the Vietnam War as a military reporter from 1969 through 1971. He then became a reporter for The Tennessean, a newspaper based in Nashville, Tennessee. While working (1971–76) for that paper, Gore also studied philosophy and law at Vanderbilt University . Gore won election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1976 and was reelected three times before winning a seat in the Senate in 1984. In 1988 he was an unsuccessful candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination. Gore was reelected to the Senate in 1990, and in 1991 he was one of only 10 Democratic senators who voted to authorize the use of American military force against Iraq in the Persian Gulf War . In 1992 he was chosen by Clinton , the Democratic presidential nominee, to be his running mate, and Gore became vice president when Clinton defeated Republican incumbent George Bush in the 1992 presidential election. In 1993 Gore helped the Clinton administration secure congressional passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement . Gore and Clinton were reelected in 1996 to a second term, defeating the Republicans led by Bob Dole . Al Gore. Playing cards featuring depictions of (left) Vice President Albert Gore and (right) President … Americana/Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Gore announced his candidacy for the presidency of the United States in June 1999. A moderate Democrat, his campaign focused on the economy, health care, and education. On issues that were controversial in the United States, Gore generally supported the Democratic Party’s platform, favouring abortion rights for women and greater restrictions on guns, but he broke with the party’s traditional stance on the death penalty, which he supported. Gore favoured strong measures to protect the environment; his ideas on this issue were set out in his book Earth in the Balance: Ecology and the Human Spirit (1992). Campaign finance reform also became a prominent issue following allegations that Gore conducted illegal fund-raising activities during Clinton’s 1996 reelection bid. Although Gore denied knowing at the time that he was committing any wrongdoing, Republicans repeatedly called for an independent counsel to investigate the matter. Results of the American presidential election, 2000… Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. |
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