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Which is the closet planet to the sun to have a moon ? | Planet Mercury: Facts About the Planet Closest to the Sun Planet Mercury: Facts About the Planet Closest to the Sun By Charles Q. Choi, Space.com Contributor | November 30, 2016 08:44pm ET MORE This view is one of the first from the MESSENGER probe's Oct. 6, 2008 flyby of Mercury. Credit: NASA/JHUAPL/CIW Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. As such, it circles the sun faster than all the other planets, which is why Romans named it after their swift-footed messenger god. The Sumerians also knew of Mercury since at least 5,000 years ago. It was often associated with Nabu, the god of writing . Mercury was also given separate names for its appearance as both a morning star and as an evening star. Greek astronomers knew, however, that the two names referred to the same body. Heraclitus believed that both Mercury and Venus orbited the sun, not Earth. [ Latest Photos: Mercury Seen by NASA's Messenger Probe ] Mercury's physical characteristics Because the planet is so close to the sun, Mercury's surface temperature can reach a scorching 840 degrees Fahrenheit (450 degrees Celsius). However, since this world doesn't have a real atmosphere to entrap any heat, at night temperatures can plummet to minus 275 F (minus 170 C), a temperature swing of more than 1,100 degrees F (600 degree C), the greatest in the solar system. Mercury is the smallest planet — it is only slightly larger than Earth's moon. Since it has no significant atmosphere to stop impacts, the planet is pockmarked with craters. About 4 billion years ago, an asteroid roughly 60 miles (100 kilometers) wide struck Mercury with an impact equal to 1 trillion 1-megaton bombs, creating a vast impact crater roughly 960 miles (1,550 km) wide. Known as the Caloris Basin, this crater could hold the entire state of Texas. Another large impact may have helped create the planet's odd spin . As close to the sun as Mercury is, in 2012, NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft discovered water ice in the craters around its north pole, where regions may be permanently shaded from the heat of the sun. The southern pole may also contain icy pockets, but MESSENGER's orbit did not allowed scientists to probe the area. Comets or meteorites may have delivered ice there, or water vapor may have outgassed from the planet's interior and frozen out at the poles. [Related: First Photos of Water Ice on Mercury Captured by NASA Spacecraft ] As if Mercury isn't small enough, it not only shrank in its past but is continuing to shrink today . The tiny planet is made up of a single continental plate over a cooling iron core. As the core cools, it solidifies, reducing the planet's volume and causing it to shrink. The process crumpled the surface, creating lobe-shaped scarps or cliffs, some hundreds of miles long and soaring up to a mile high. In the past, the surface was constantly reshaped by volcanic activity , some fairly recently in the planet's past. "The young age of the small scarps means that Mercury joins Earth as a tectonically active planet with new faults likely forming today as Mercury's interior continues to cool and the planet contracts," Tom Watters, Smithsonian senior scientist at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., said in a statement . Mercury is the second densest planet after Earth, with a huge metallic core roughly 2,200 to 2,400 miles (3,600 to 3,800 km) wide, or about 75 percent of the planet's diameter. In comparison, Mercury's outer shell is only 300 to 400 miles (500 to 600 km) thick. The combination of its massive core and abundance of volatile elements has left scientists puzzled for years. A completely unexpected discovery Mariner 10 made was that Mercury possessed a magnetic field. Planets theoretically generate magnetic fields only if they spin quickly and possess a molten core. But Mercury takes 59 days to rotate and is so small — just roughly one-third Earth's size — that its core should have cooled off long ago. "We had figured out how the Earth works, and Mercury is another terrestrial, rocky planet with an iron core, so we thought it would work the same |
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What month did Osama bin Laden die? | The Day Osama bin Laden Died - NY Daily News The Day Osama bin Laden Died The Day Osama bin Laden Died Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 6:29 AM Osama bin Laden ’s demise took many years. But when it came, it came fast. From the moment top secret stealth helicopters loaded with dozens of hard-bitten Navy SEALs landed at the terror leader’s compound, to their arrival back across the Afghan border — minus one chopper and plus one corpse — the raid took just 40 minutes. Operation Neptune Spear was the product of a decade of painstaking, often-frustrating intelligence work — a vague clue here, a hunch there, and lots of dead ends. In September 2010, the CIA began to zero in on a heavily secured, three-story compound on a dirt road in Abbottabad, Pakistan. First Published by TIME Defense Secretary Leon Panetta 's hand-written note concerning the raid on Osama Bin Laden's compound President Obama ’s military advisors were divided over a bombing mission — which would have left no evidence that Bin Laden had been killed — or risking the lives of commandoes on a raid that could be for nothing. Several urged him to wait for confirmation that Bin Laden was really there. After several secret powwows, the President decided to order the raid on Friday, April 29. In Washington that weekend, all eyes were on Obama — and he fooled everyone. JASON REED/REUTERS President Obama speaks at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner at a hotel in Washington April 30, 2011 after having given order to send Navy SEAL team after Osama bin Laden. On Saturday night, wearing a tuxedo and a wide grin, he was at the White House Correspondents Dinner, needling Donald Trump with birth certificate jokes. Not one of the many reporters in the room had the smallest inkling of what was afoot. On Sunday afternoon, wearing a windbreaker and a pinched expression, Obama sat tensely in the Situation Room with his top military advisors, watching the operation play out on a wall screen. Two dozen SEALs — some wearing helmet cameras — had flown into Pakistan from nearby Afghanistan and were landing in Bin Laden’s front yard at 11 p.m. local time on a moonless night. Pete Souza/AP Secretary of State Hillary Clinton , President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden , along with with members of the national security team, receive an update on the mission against Osama bin Laden in the Situation Room of the White House in Washington. “We were, in real time, aware of what was happening,” Secretary of State Clinton said later. Things immediately went wrong: one of the helicopters, which was supposed to hover over the compound dropping men by rope, instead crash-landed. Aqeel Ahmed/AP Residents and reporters stand outside the house where Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was caught and killed by U.S. forces. When the commandoes rushed into the building, the cameras cut out. “We could see or hear nothing when they went into the house. There was no communication or feedback coming,” Clinton said. “I’m not sure anybody breathed for 35 or 37 minutes.” Inside, SEALs were running up to Bin Laden’s third floor bedroom, shooting as they went. They killed two bodyguards and one of their wives, as well as one of Bin Laden’s sons. In Bin Laden’s bedroom, two SEALs found the terror leader blocked by two screaming women. One of the commandoes pushed the women aside and the SEAL behind him shot Bin Laden in the chest and eye, killing him instantly. Mohammad Zubair/AP The wreckage of a helicopter next to the wall of the compound where according to officials, Osama bin Laden was shot and killed by U.S. forces. “For God and country — Geronimo, Geronimo, Geronimo,” he radioed his commanders, using the code word for success. “ Geronimo EKIA ” — enemy killed in action. In the Situation Room, people began to breath again. “We got him,” Obama said. The SEALs herded the survivors to safety, piled explosives into the damaged aircraft and blew it up. They left with Bin Laden’s body, which was photographed, DNA tested and dumped into the sea to ensure there was no shrine. Pool/Getty Images President Ob |
What was the date of Muammar Gadhafi's death? | Colonel Gaddafi died after being stabbed with bayonet, says report - Telegraph Libya News Colonel Gaddafi died after being stabbed with bayonet, says report Muammar Gaddafi died from wounds he suffered in an attack by rebels after he had already been captured and not in a firefight, according to a major report today on the Libyan dictator’s last hours. The report is based on video evidence and witness accounts of the dictator’s last moments Photo: STR/AFP By Damien McElroy , Foreign Affairs Correspondent 6:00AM BST 17 Oct 2012 Follow In the most definitive account to date of his final moments, Human Rights Watch (HRW) says Gaddafi was injured by shrapnel from a hand grenade that exploded yards from him as he tried to escape his home town of Sirte. He was then stabbed in the rear with a bayonet by one of his rebel captors, causing catastrophic loss of blood, the report says. The former dictator may already have been dead by the time a bullet was apparently fired into his head. The report also says that rebels executed Gaddafi’s son Muttasim and dozens of their followers. The doctor who later carried out the post mortem examination on 69-year-old Gaddafi was threatened with death in order to keep his findings quiet, it says. HRW researchers worked for a year to compile today’s report, which is based on video evidence and witness accounts of the dictator’s last moments. The group said it had obtained raw, unedited mobile phone footage of the three minutes and 38 seconds that followed his capture. Related Articles Libya: Benghazi crowds drive out Islamist militants 22 Sep 2012 Hours before his death, a 50-car convoy of 250 fighters, including Gaddafi and his inner circle, had tried to male a break from Sirte where they had fled from Tripoli at the end of August. Two Nato missiles forced the group to abandon the cars and run off on foot. HRW believes 103 were then killed in a confrontation with rebels, while Gaddafi was captured as he sought refuge in a drainage ditch together with his defence minister, Abu Bakr Younis, and one of their guards. According to the report, the guard tried to throw a grenade at their rebel attackers, but it accidentally bounced back into the ditch, landing between Gaddafi and Younis. While the defence minister died, Gaddafi suffered serious shrapnel wounds to his head before being cornered by the rebels. As they led him on to a main road, one of the fighters stabbed Gaddafi with a bayonet, while others assaulted him, before he was loaded into an ambulance and taken to the city of Misurata, a trip of two hours. “Video footage, obtained by Human Rights Watch, taken at the scene of his capture appears to show Muammar Gaddafi’s nearly naked and apparently lifeless body being loaded into an ambulance, suggesting that he may have been dead by the time he left the area of his capture,” the report says Peter Bouckaert, the emergencies director at Human Rights Watch, said: “Our findings call into question the assertion by Libyan authorities that Muammar Gaddafi was killed in crossfire, and not after his capture.” Of the remaining 150 members of the convoy, up to 66 Gaddafi loyalists were shot and killed at the Mahari Hotel just outside the city of Sirte. Others were taken to Misurata and killed. |
As well as becoming man and wife, William and Kate became Duke and Duchess of where? | Royal Wedding: Prince William is Duke of Cambridge and Kate Middleton is Duchess | Daily Mail Online comments Kate Middleton has left behind her commoner roots and her name to become Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge. Prince William was given a dukedom, the highest rank in British peerage, on his wedding day by the Queen, and will be known from now on as the Duke of Cambridge. He also became the Earl of Strathearn and Baron Carrickfergus, and Kate the Countess of Strathearn and Baroness Carrickfergus – though the titles are expected to be used only rarely, mainly in Scotland, where they met and fell in love, and Northern Ireland respectively. Scroll down for video report Now meet the crowds. Prince William and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, travel in the 1902 State Landau carriage along the Processional Route to Buckingham Palace after the ceremony at Westminster Abbey To help William and Kate get accustomed to their new names, they passed a statue of the Duke sat on a horse close to the Ministry of Defence in Whitehall in their carriage procession JUST LIKE WILLIAM, THE LAST DUKE FELL FOR A COMMONER The last Duke of Cambridge (right), like Prince William, married a commoner for love. Prince George, known as the 2nd Duke of Cambridge, was born in 1819. He was a grandson of George III and the only son of Prince Adolphus Frederick, the 1st Duke of Cambridge. He refused to have an arranged marriage and declared such unions were 'doomed to failure'. He became captivated by the actress Sarah Louisa Fairbrother, who was said to be a classic beauty and a graceful dancer. They wed in 1847 when she was already the mother of two of his children and pregnant with his third. But the Duke did not seek the sovereign's approval and the marriage was never recognised. Miss Fairbrother (right) was ostracised by the Royal Family and never given the title the Duchess of Cambridge. Instead she became known by the nickname Mrs FitzGeorge. Unlike Kate Middleton, she was the Duchess of Cambridge who never was. There are, however, claims that the Duke was actually reticent about the marriage. According to author and genealogist Anthony J Camp, the Duke was not correctly described in the marriage entry and did not use his normal signature. Whatever his intentions, the Duke had a wandering eye and it was not long after he married that he took up with mistress Louisa Beauclerk. She remained his lover for more than 30 years until her death and he once described her as 'the idol of my life and my existence'. Like William, this Duke of Cambridge joined the Army. He served in the Crimean War and was promoted to Commander-in-Chief in 1887. There is an equestrian statue of him in the middle of London's Whitehall which William and Kate will be able to see from their carriage procession after the service. The Duke was said to be a disciplinarian, who believed Army promotions should be based on social connections rather than ability. He died in 1904. His father was also the Duke of Cambridge. Prince Adolphus Frederick (1774-1850) was the 1st Duke of Cambridge and the seventh son of George III. This Duke of Cambridge was a Chancellor of St Andrews University in Scotland where William and Kate met. He held the post from 1811 to 1814. He was also Prince William's great-great-great-great grandfather. The Duke's granddaughter was Mary of Teck, who became Queen Mary and was Elizabeth II's grandmother. The Duke was a military man and a popular figure. He was apparently very fond of interrupting church services by bellowing out 'By all means' if the priest said 'Let us pray'. He was also a great support of charities, literature and the sciences. He married the glamorous German born Princess Augusta Wilhelmina Louisa of Hesse-Cassel, who was Duchess of Cambridge - the last to hold the title before Miss Middleton takes on the name. She was the longest-lived daughter in law of George III and outlived her husband by 39 years, dying in 1889 at the age of 91. According to protocol, Kate should also be called Princess William of Wales rather than Prince |
The latest major earthquake to hit Christchurch, New Zealand happened in which month? | Christchurch quake: As it happened Looking for someone? Have information? Go to this crowd-sourced people finder. 11:02am As we wrap up news.com.au's live quake coverage, the death toll stands at 113, with 228 people still missing. Rescue efforts are focused on the CTV and Pyne Gould buildings, and crews have begun removing rubble from the Christchurch Cathedral site. They have found no signs of life. The last person was rescuedalive two days ago, but families are still holding out hope for a miracle. Infrastructure is damaged - phone networks are starting to return but the water system is still out, with residents advised to boil water before consumption and conserve their supplies. With these issues affecting the city, plus looters and multiple aftershocks each day, many residents are leaving town. News.com.au will continue to cover Christchurch's search efforts via Breaking News as the city faces a painful recovery from one of the most devastating earthquakes the region has seen. We will leave you with this image by Marty Melville (AFP) from the CTV building, where rescuers refuse to give up the hunt for survivors. Christchurch earthquakeSource:AFP 10:30am Police have corrected the age of one of the deceased identified yesterday. Jayden Harris was 8 months old when he died in the earthquake, not 9 months as first reported. Police regret any distress caused by this error. 10:26am The unstable Hotel Grand Chancellor has not moved in two days, TVNZ reports , easing fears that it may imminently collapse. A safety cordon remains around the building. 10:23am "No sound, nothing" coming from Christchurch Cathedral as search team lowers a camera into the wreckage where up to 22 people are feared buried, Stuff.co.nz reports. 10:12am Cyclists are making the best of a bad situation - first there was this Twitpic of a BMX rider jumping a cracked road. Now AFP's Torsten Blackwood has filed this photo of cyclists leaping over a damaged path in Christchurch yesterday. Christchurch Earthquake bikesSource:AFP 9:57am A woman who gave birth during the Christchurch earthquake says she won't name her son Richter, Stuff.co.nz reports . Stephanie Holt was having contractions when the quake hit. Staff then considered how to administer an epidural if aftershocks occured. Her son was eventually born by caesarian around eight hours after the earthquake, and he has been named Oliver. 9.27am A couple's wedding will go ahead in Christchurch today after the bride-to-be was rescued from the rubble, NewsTalkZB reports . Emma Howard, who was trapped in the Pyne Gould building, contacted fiance Chris Greenslade from within the rubble and was rescued six hours later uninjured. The couple will marry today at Christ the King Catholic Church in Burnside. 9.05am The official death toll has now risen to 113, with 228 people still missing. 8.54am Australians are among bogus officials who are going door-to-door in quake-struck Christchurch scouting out appliances to steal from stressed and vulnerable locals. At least two Australian have been presenting themselves to the fire service as both search and rescue staff and disaster victim identification personnel. Canterbury Police nightshift supervisor Superintendent Russell Gibson said such opportunists were the "lowest of the low". "We've had more and more reports of people with pseudo professional clothing, clipboards, vests and hard hats going door to door asking about appliances inside When they've been approached they haven't passed muster and they've disappeared. I can only surmise that those people are there with dishonourable intentions. Whether it was just ghoulish curiosity or an elaborate theft plan I don't know." He added that there had also been a spike in domestic violence similar to one seen after the first quake that hit on September 4. He also warned that suicides were expected to rise. 8.34am Christchurch can expect further aftershocks for a year, and Wellington faces a higher risk of a bigger quake, according to Australian seismologist Kevin McCue, director of the privately-owned Australian Seis |
Ohio police had to put down dozens of wild animals, including 17 lions and 18 rare tigers after the owner of a zoo opened pens and gates before shooting himself. What date? | UPDATE: Federal Judge Upholds Ohio's New Exotic Animal Law UPDATE: Federal Judge Upholds Ohio's New Exotic Animal Law By The Associated Press; WSAZ News Staff | Posted: Thu 12:06 PM, Dec 20, 2012 UPDATE 12/20/12 @ 12:05 p.m. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- A federal judge has upheld Ohio's new restrictions on exotic animals after several owners sued the state over the law. The judge in Columbus ruled Thursday the owners failed to prove constitutional rights were violated. Seven owners had claimed the law forces them to join private associations with which they disagree and possibly give up their animals without compensation. They also challenged a requirement that animals be implanted with a microchip, which would allow the creatures to be identified if they get lost or escape. Ohio officials have defended the law as a common sense measure to address the growing public safety problem of private ownership of exotic animals. State lawmakers passed the tougher restrictions after a suicidal owner released dozens of creatures from his farm in Zanesville last year. UPDATE 11/5/12 @ 10:40 p.m. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- An attorney for animal owners who are suing over Ohio's new law regulating exotic wildlife says they've reached an agreement with state officials in the case. Attorney Robert Owens said Monday the state has agreed not to enforce certain provisions of the law until there's a hearing on the lawsuit. For instance, Ohio officials wouldn't refer owners for prosecution if they don't register their animals. Under the law, owners faced a Monday deadline to register their creatures. Four owners filed a federal lawsuit on Friday against the state's agriculture department and its director. They claim the law threatens their First Amendment and property rights. Owens said there's no court order yet because the agreement is still being reviewed. A state spokeswoman declined to comment on the lawsuit and the agreement. UPDATE 5/1/12 @ 9:55 p.m. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- An Ohio zoo spokeswoman says details are still being worked out for returning five exotic animals to a woman whose suicidal husband released dozens of wild creatures last fall. Patty Peters of the Columbus zoo says the facility's staff spoke Tuesday afternoon to Marian Thompson's veterinarian to begin coordinating the animals' transfer. Two leopards, two primates and a bear have been held at the zoo since October under a state-issued quarantine order. That quarantine was lifted Monday. Peters says the transfer would not happen Wednesday, and no date has been set. She says one of the first hurdles is deciding what crates to use. Thompson's crates would have to meet federal guidelines. If the animals were transported in the zoo's steel crates, Thompson would need a forklift. UPDATE 4/30/12 @ 10:30 a.m. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio officials say they will allow for the return of five surviving exotic animals to a woman whose husband released dozens of wild creatures last fall before he committed suicide. The Ohio Agriculture Department announced the decision Monday at an agency hearing in which they were to defend state's authority to quarantine the animals on suspicion of infectious diseases. It's unclear when the animals would be released to Marian Thompson. Ohio's agriculture director was expected to lift the quarantine later Monday. Thompson's husband released dozens of exotic animals from their Zanesville farm Oct. 18 before killing himself. Authorities were forced to shoot 48 creatures. Three leopards, two primates and a bear survived and have been held at the Columbus zoo. One leopard later had to be euthanized. UPDATE 4/24/12 @ 10:50 p.m. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- An Ohio Senate committee has accepted a slew of changes to a measure aimed at regulating exotic animals in the state. The Senate's agriculture panel agreed to revisions Tuesday that include easing rules for snake ownership and exempting certain service monkeys who help the disabled. The changes would exempt animals from a required microchip implantation if it would endanger their health. The panel has scheduled a p |
On 4th June Pour Moi beat which horse in the Derby? | Queen's hope to win Derby goes on as Carlton House comes third - BBC News BBC News Queen's hope to win Derby goes on as Carlton House comes third 4 June 2011 Read more about sharing. Close share panel The Queen's hope of winning the Epsom Derby after almost 60 years were dashed after her horse came third. Carlton House started out as favourite but was pipped to the post by Pour Moi. An avid racing fan, the Queen has entered the race nine times since 1953 - but never placed higher than second. Her mount was cheered on by family including Prince William and his wife the Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry and her granddaughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. The Queen has been attending the Epsom Derby for eight decades and her best result came in Coronation year, 1953, when Aureole came second. But her entry this year was expected to do well after Carlton House won the Dante Stakes at York in May. Image caption Prince William had earlier rehearsed for the Trooping of the Colour on Saturday Bookmakers across the country will be relieved by the result, as public backing for the Queen's horse would have meant a £20m pay-out had it won. "It wasn't exactly a satchel-burster but we've no complaints. Carlton House would have seen the bookies shelling out tens of millions," said David Williams of Ladbrokes. "We've been fans of Pour Moi ever since his victory in the Prix Greffulhe and were keen to keep him onside. We're leaving the Epsom Downs with our noses in front," he added following the 4/1 winning ride from the French horse. The Queen was also joined by the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Andrew and the Earl and Countess of Wessex. The newly-wed Duchess of Cambridge was joined at the track by Prince William, who come from Horse Guards Parade and a rehearsal for the Trooping of the Colour. Earlier, the Court of Appeal granted an injunction stopping former champion jockey Kieren Fallon riding one of the other fancied rides, Recital. The owners of another horse, Native Khan, had said Fallon had broken a promise to ride their horse but Fallon said it had been an "innocent misunderstanding". |
January 2011 England beat Australia winning the Ashes once again. Where did they play the final test? | BBC Sport - Cricket - Ashes: England wrap up 3-1 series win over Australia Ashes: England wrap up 3-1 series win over Australia Fifth Ashes Test, Sydney (day five): England 644 beat Australia 280 & 281 by an innings and 83 runs TMS highlights on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra and online (UK only) and review on the TMS podcast; highlights on ITV4 England celebrate Ashes triumph By Oliver Brett England won the final Ashes Test in Sydney by an innings and 83 runs to wrap up the series 3-1 and secure their first win down under in 24 years. Australia began day five in a hopeless position at 213-7, 151 runs behind, and after a rain delay they were all out for 281 with Steve Smith not out on 54. The crowd, made up almost entirely of England fans, was let in free and noisily roared their approval. England captain Andrew Strauss said: "We're delighted with what we've done." Smith, doughtily supported by tail-ender Peter Siddle, kept England's champagne on ice before the players were forced off by rain after 25 minutes of action. When they returned 40 minutes later in glorious sunshine, Siddle hung around for a few more overs before departing for 43 with the second new ball almost due. Having added 86 with Smith, he slog-swept Graeme Swann to deep midwicket. TOM FORDYCE BLOG It was as if every ex-pat in the country had decided to be there. Beaches, backpacker dorms and Bondi bars were emptied, this corner of a foreign field for once entirely England The last two wickets fell within a further six overs - Ben Hilfenhaus providing Matt Prior with his 23rd catch of the series and James Anderson his 24th wicket - before Michael Beer chopped Chris Tremlett onto his stumps. Emotional celebrations for England and their supporters ensued, while the contrast in the Australian camp could not have been starker. The chaos in the home dressing room was underlined when Michael Clarke, the stand-in skipper for this Test, resigned from Twenty20 internationals minutes after the official presentations. The Barmy Army's songs and chants echoed around the Sydney Cricket Ground long after the final wicket had fallen. Victorious skipper Andrew Strauss joined Sir Len Hutton and Mike Brearley to become only the third England captain to win Ashes series at home and away. Strauss said: "We came over here desperately wanting to win the series. In Melbourne we retained the Ashes but we really wanted to finish with a bang here in Sydney. "All credit to the guys, they've been outstanding again. We're certainly going to enjoy this evening, that's for sure." Anderson, part of the England team whitewashed 5-0 in Australia four years ago, finished with 3-61 for 24 wickets in the series and the best haul by an England bowler in Australia since Frank "Typhoon" Tyson collected 28 in 1954-55. Anderson and Cook both produced career-defining series He said: "I'm delighted with my form this trip, enjoying my role in the team leading the attack. My job has been made easy by the guys at the other end, Steven Finn and Stuart Broad at the start of the series and Chris Tremlett and Tim Bresnan later on, and our fielding has been amazing. "We've been working really hard on it, the catches we've taken this series are better than any I remember in any other series." Paul Collingwood, given the honour of leading out the England team on his final day as a Test cricketer, said: "Today is absolute number one. It's a special, special day and I can't think of a better way to step out of Test cricket. A lot of guys in the dressing room put a lot of hard work in to achieve this. "My role in the side is to score runs, I'm disappointed I haven't done that. But four years ago I scored a double century and we lost 5-0 and I much prefer it this way round. We deserve it." It was the first time any team had won three Tests by an innings in a single series away from home. The last time England had done it against any opponents, India, had been in 1959. It was also the first time Australia had lost three Tests at home since 1988-89, when Viv Richards' world-beating West Indies side also won by a 3 |
Who did Jai McDowall beat in this years final of Britain's Got Talent? | Britain's Got Talent 2011: Winner Jai McDowall beats bookies favourite Ronan Parke | Daily Mail Online He was tipped as the 'dark horse' in the competition by judge Amanda Holden. And last night singer Jai McDowell became the surprise winner of this year's Britain's Got Talent. The 24-year-old Scot beat bookies favourite, singer Ronan Parke and third place New Bounce to the £100,000 prize and will perform in front of the Queen at the Royal Variety Performance later this year. Stunned: Scottish singer Jai McDowall was lost for words when he spoke to Declan Donnelly after winning the 2011 series of Britain's Got Talent The final was so close - McDowall just beat Parke by just 2.5 per cent more votes. A stunned McDowall, a disability support worker from the Ayrshire village of Tarbolton, was lost for words, telling hosts Ant and Dec: 'I feel absolutely amazing, fantastic... it's so much more.' Proving a gracious loser was 12-year-old Parke, who said: 'I loved it, thank you to everyone who voted. Congratulations Jai.' McDowall was one of the last acts to perform, singing Josh Groban's To Where You Are. Shock: The disability support worker is visibly amazed when he beats Ronan Parker (left) to first place Supportive: McDowall gives Parke a hug after winning the title Cowell said: 'That was you at your best. I love that song. For the first time throughout the competition believing you could win. I don't think the vocal was perfect, it was a little bit monotone... it was still terrific. Hasselhoff told him: 'You sang beautifully man. You sang with your heart and your heart was beautiful.' RELATED ARTICLES 9th place: Les Gibson 10th place: Jean Martyn Holden tipped him as a possible surprise winner, even though she later admitted she wanted Ronan to win: 'Another very powerful performance. You could be the dark horse in this competition.' Cumbrian telecommunication engineer Steven Hall, 53, was the first to perform during the two-hour final. He paid briefly homage to hosts Ant and Dec by starting his dance to a line from Let's Get Ready To Rumble - their 1994 single released under their former pop act PJ & Duncan. His remaining performance was to a mash-up of around 20 different songs from the 50s to present day. Hasselhoff told him: 'You could win this. I loved it. Very entertaining. Very confident performance and very funny.' That's entertainment: Cumbrian telecommunications engineer Steven Hall opened the show with a comedic dance to a mash-up of songs from across the decades McIntyre was equally enthusiastic: 'You've gone from strength to strength. The Beyonce bit I think I'll love for the rest of my life. When it comes to dancing, you could be the biggest threat.' Holden added: I love you. I could watch you all night. You are up there with Stavros Flatley. I'm gonna book you.' Last but not least was Cowell: 'I thought that was absolutely fantastic. You really are taking it serious. Your lip-syncing was very good.' Big production: Hall was accompanied by a large troupe of dancers for his flamboyant mash-up When Steven was interviewed by Ant and Dec, he could barely be heard after admitting he'd lost his voice from all the cheering when he was chosen in the semi-final. Singer/guitarist Michael Collings was the second to perform after he qualified in the last semi-final on Friday night. The father-of-one, 19, performed Tracy Chapman classic Fast Car - the same track from his original audition. If it ain't broke, don't fix it: Singer/guitarist Michael Colling, 19, reprised his first audition rendition of Tracy Chapman classic Fast Car McIntyre - who gave Collings a standing ovation - said: 'Congratulations, I loved it. You've got better and better. Your dress sense has greatly improved.' Holden told him: 'I love the tone of your voice. It's great for recording. It's great for making albums.' Cowell added: 'You're not a showy type of version. It's all about your voice and connecting with the song.' A future recording star? Holden told Collings she thought he had voice 'great for recording albums' Hasselhoff said: 'You' |
In July this year we saw the final Space Shuttle mission. Which shuttle was used for the voyage? | The Most Memorable Space Shuttle Missions The Most Memorable Space Shuttle Missions By Clara Moskowitz, SPACE.com Assistant Managing Editor | May 30, 2011 02:22am ET MORE Credit: NASA NASA's Prolific Space Shuttles NASA's storied space shuttle program has seen some amazing highs, and a couple devastating lows over the course of its 30-year history. Soon, the world's first reusable spacecraft will retire to make way for NASA's next phase. But for now, here's a look back at the most memorable missions of the space shuttle's tenure. 2 of 20 Credit: NASA First Shuttle Flight: STS-1 (Columbia) On April 12, 1981, NASA's maiden space shuttle Columbia lifted off for the first time 30 years ago, carrying astronauts John Young and Bob Crippen. That mission marked many firsts, including the first time solid rocket engines were used to propel a spaceship into orbit, and the first time a spaceship landed back on Earth by gliding down a runway, instead of splashing into the ocean like Apollo capsules or on land like Russia's spacecraft. Columbia's flight was also the first powered test flight of the space shuttle, and marked the first time a spacecraft's debut test flight was manned, rather than unmanned. Although the mission saw a few slight anomalies, overall the space shuttle performed exceptionally on its maiden voyage. 3 of 20 Credit: NASA A Shuttle Lands at White Sands: STS-3 (Columbia) This March 22, 1982 shuttle mission, the third flight of the fleet, was focused on further testing of the shuttle, including its robotic arm system, Canadarm, and its thermal protection shielding. Because of high winds at Columbia's planned landing site at Edwards Air Force Base in California, the shuttle was forced to glide down at the backup site of White Sands Test Facility near Las Cruces, N.M. While the site, now called the White Sands Space Harbor, still remains a backup landing facility for the shuttle, a shuttle never landed there following the STS-3 mission. 4 of 20 Credit: NASA First American Woman in Space: STS-7 (Challenger) The STS-7 crew of space shuttle Challenger included Sally Ride when it sailed into orbit on June 18, 1983, making Ride the first American woman in space. The flight came 20 years after the mission that launched the first woman pilot into space, Russian cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova, during the former Soviet Union's June 1963 flight of Vostok 6. During the STS-7 mission, Ride and the other four astronauts onboard, led by Bob Crippen, deployed two telecommunications satellites—one for Canada and one for Indonesia. This was the seventh space shuttle mission, and was the second mission for the Challenger orbiter. At the time, the five spaceflyers on STS-7 were the largest single crew to fly together in space. 5 of 20 Credit: NASA First African-American Astronaut Reaches Space: STS-8 (Challenger) The very next shuttle mission after Ride's history-making launch saw the first flight of an African American in space. Guion Bluford launched aboard the shuttle Challenger on Aug. 30, 1983 along with four other astronauts led by commander Richard Truly. The crew released an Indian communications and weather satellite into orbit, and conducted a set of science experiments. They also tested the Canadarm on a dummy second payload. This mission was also the first time the space shuttle launched and landed at night. 6 of 20 Credit: NASA Shuttle Fleet's Spacelab Debut: STS-9 (Columbia) NASA's STS-9 flight of shuttle Columbia, the ninth shuttle flight, launched on Nov. 28, 1983 and was a mission dedicated entirely to science. It was the first mission to use the Spacelab module, a cylindrical laboratory of science experiments packed into the shuttle's cargo bay. The six crewmembers onboard spent 10 days on a joint NASA/European Space Agency program to demonstrate the usefulness of the shuttle to conduct advanced scientific research. Spacelab would go on to be used on 22 shuttle missions until April 1998. 7 of 20 Credit: NASA First Untethered Spacewalk: STS-41B (Challenger) The STS-41B flight of Challenger lifted off on Feb. 3, 1984 a |
Sadly, Billy Jo Spears died on 14th December. Can you name her biggest hit, which, in 1975, became her only number one.? | UKMIX • View topic - UK Year-End Charts (Albums and Singles) UK Year-End Charts (Albums and Singles) 26 posts • Page 1 of 2 • 1, 2 by sbk » Fri Aug 22, 2014 9:57 pm I know it's rude to ask for so much info at once, but does anybody have the yearly top 100 (or even top 50) albums and singles from 1980 to 2013, or just as much as possible? Concrete sales numbers aren't necessary, just the positions. These are surprisingly hard to find , even old Oricon and Billboard year-end charts from the 90s are easier to find I looked at wiki but they only have top 50 for some, but often top 10 at best. The official UK chart site has sadly nothing either Hope somebody has them! Thanks anyway edit: Found everything ! A good starting point: viewtopic.php?t=23305 I am a recovering Joined: Thu Sep 07, 2006 Location: United Kingdom by sbk » Fri Aug 22, 2014 10:02 pm Wayne wrote: A good starting point: viewtopic.php?t=23305 " target="_blank" target="_blank Thanks for the link! Checking it right now Top by sbk » Sat Aug 23, 2014 12:14 am Found every top 100 from 1980 to 2013 (albums and singles), some I had to scour the web, but most I found in that link you posted. Thanks so much! I can post everything I found if anyone's interested.. otherwise thread can be locked I guess Thanks again, UKmix is so resourceful Top by rubcale » Sat Aug 23, 2014 8:51 am Always remembering that 1980/1983 are not full year charts since BMRB did not collect sales figures Christmas week plus sometimes what were touted as year-end charts had been compiled mid-December to accomodate chart shows etc. I know Alan Jones did somehow manage to produce full end year charts for the early 80s and these were posted here at one stage (I remember because the Diana Ross album Why Do Fools Fall In Love had made the top 100). I can't find the thread which had these though. Joined: Fri Jun 10, 2011 Location: northern ireland by sbk » Sat Aug 23, 2014 3:57 pm rubcale wrote: Always remembering that 1980/1983 are not full year charts since BMRB did not collect sales figures Christmas week plus sometimes what were touted as year-end charts had been compiled mid-December to accomodate chart shows etc. I know Alan Jones did somehow manage to produce full end year charts for the early 80s and these were posted here at one stage (I remember because the Diana Ross album Why Do Fools Fall In Love had made the top 100). I can't find the thread which had these though. I think only the full 52 week for 1981 is missing. From the link Wayne posted: 1980 UK TOP SELLING ALBUMS 1980 (52 weeks) 1. SUPER TROUPER Abba 3. GREATEST HITS Rose Royce 4. GUILTY Barbra Streisand 6. REGGATTA DE BLANC Police 7. FLESH AND BLOOD Roxy Music 8. MANILOW MAGIC Barry Manilow 9. OFF THE WALL Michael Jackson 10. DUKE Genesis 12. DOUBLE FANTASY John Lennon 13. ONE STEP BEYOND Madness 14. 12 GOLD BARS Status Quo 15. STRING OF HITS Shadows 16. LAST DANCE Various 17. GREATEST HITS VOL.2 Abba 18. OUTLANDOS D'AMOUR Police 19. THE MAGIC OF Boney M 20. SCARY MONSTERS AND SUPER CREEPS David Bowie 21. GREATEST HITS Dr Hook 22. TELL ME ON A SUNDAY Marti Webb 23. ABSOLUTELY Madness 24. NOT THE NINE O'CLOCK NEWS Not The Nine O'Clock News 25. TEARS AND LAUGHTER Johnny Mathis 26. SIGNING OFF UB40 27. NEVER FOREVER Kate Bush 28. THE WALL Pink Floyd 29. SPECIALS Specials 30. I JUST CAN'T STOP Beat 31. GREATEST HITS Rod Stewart 32. GIVE ME THE NIGHT George Benson 33. GET HAPPY Elvis Costello & the Attractions 34. ME MYSELF I Joan Armatrading 35. BAT OUT OF HELL Meat Loaf 36. MCCARTNEY II Paul McCartney 37. EMOTIONAL RESCUE Rolling Stones 38. BACK IN BLACK AC/DC 39. PETER GABRIEL (3rd Album) Peter Gabriel 40. EAT TO THE BEAT Blondie 41. AUTOAMERICAN Blondie 43. HOTTER THAN JULY Stevie Wonder 44. SOMETIMES YOU WIN Dr Hook 45. WHEELS OF STEEL Saxon 46. THE GAME Queen 48. KINGS OF THE WILD FRONTIER Adam & the Ants 49. WAR OF THE WORLD Jeff Wayne 50. BREAKING GLASS Hazel O'Connor 51. CHART EXPLOSION Various 71. SHORT STORIES Jon & Vangelis 72. CLASSICS FOR DREAMING James Last 73. GOLDEN COLLECTION Charley Pride 74. ORCHESTRAL MANOEUVRES IN |
Peter Falk AKA Columbo died this year. What month? | Columbo star Peter Falk dies at 83 after battle with dementia | Daily Mail Online Columbo star Peter Falk dies at 83 after battle with dementia Sad loss: Peter Falk's family announced today that the Columbo star had passed away, age 83 Peter Falk, the actor known to millions around the world as the TV detective Columbo, has died. The 83-year-old passed away at his Beverly Hills home on Thursday night, his family said. He had been ill for some time, battling against dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Despite a long and varied career, Falk gained fame for his portrayal of the glass-eyed, dishevelled but crafty Los Angeles Lieutenant. Columbo always wore a grubby rain mac and smoked cigars, and usually made a false exit before uttering his catchphrase: ‘Just one more thing.’ His portrayal of the cop spawned numerous impressions. The original series ran for seven years from 1971, but was constantly re-commissioned throughout the 1980s and 1990s due to its popularity. A staple of Sunday afternoon TV, its repeats still regularly run throughout the world. The debut episode was directed by a young Steven Spielberg. Falk won four Emmys for his portrayal of the policeman. His last appearance as Columbo was as recently as 2003. Actor-director John Cassavetes referred to Falk as the man ‘everybody falls in love with’. Peter Falk starred as Columbo from 1973 up until 2003 - with the show heralded as one of the greatest detective dramas of all time Battle over: Prior to his death, Falk had been battling with dementia and Alzheimer's At the height of his fame he was being paid some £300,000 per episode. Despite this he constantly asked network chiefs to release him from the role only for him to return again and again. JUST ONE MORE THING... After his stint in the Marines, Falk applied to join the CIA but was rejected and turned to acting - he made his debut as Richard III in Hartford, Connecticut where he was working as a management analyst before leaving for his native New York to pursue an acting career. He arrived in 1956 and within six months was cast in his first professional role as Sagnarele in Don Juan. Throughout the late 1950s Falk appeared in numerous off-Broadway productions.He made his Broadway debut as the young Joseph Stalin in The Passion of Joseph D in 1964. His film debut came in 1958 in Wind Across The Everglades and followed it with a small role in The Bloody Brood. In his first two years in Hollywood, Falk won considerable acclaim for both his film and television work Between 1965 and 1966 Falk won considerable popularity in the role of the barrister Daniel O'Brian in The Trials of O'Brian. Falk's performance as the dishevelled but brilliant lawyer brought him to the attention of Link and Lewison, who were looking for an actor to play Lieutenant Columbo. Falk agreed to do a pilot for the show and Prescription; Murder was made in 1968. The film was a success and Falk began rehearsing the first series of Columbo in 1970. Falk eventually left the series in 1977 after complaining that the quality of the scripts had deteriorated. He returned to his film career with a series of comedy roles in The Brink's Job, The Cheap Detective both in 1978 and The In-Laws in 1979, playing both criminals and detectives. He also worked with indie auteur John Cassavetes on several improvisational films in the 1970s, including Husbands and A Woman Under the Influence. But in the early 1980s Falk's film career faltered when he made the unwise choice of accepting the lead in The California Dolls as the manager of two female wrestlers. However, in 1987 he endeared himself to a generation of younger fans when he took on the role of grandfather in The Princess Bride. In 1989 Falk returned to the role of Lieutenant Columbo for one last series of films, he last donned the famous mac in 2003. Falk was much more than just the role he achieved global fame for, the actor was also nominated twice for an Oscar - in 1960 for a film called Murder inc. and the following year for a movie called Pocketful of Miracles. Other notable movies in which Falk ap |
What Shakespeare play did true love never run smooth? | No Fear Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Act 1, Scene 1, Page 5 A Midsummer Night’s Dream I must confess that I have heard so much And with Demetrius thought to have spoke thereof, But being overfull of self-affairs, My mind did lose it.—But, Demetrius, come. And come, Egeus. You shall go with me. I have some private schooling for you both.— For you, fair Hermia, look you arm yourself To fit your fancies to your father’s will, Or else the law of Athens yields you up (Which by no means we may extenuate) To death, or to a vow of single life.— Come, my Hippolyta. What cheer, my love?— Demetrius and Egeus, go along. I must employ you in some business Against our nuptial and confer with you Of something nearly that concerns yourselves. THESEUS I have to admit I’ve heard something about that, and meant to ask Demetrius about it, but I was too busy with personal matters and it slipped my mind.—Anyway, Demetrius and Egeus, both of you, come with me. I want to say a few things to you in private.—As for you, beautiful Hermia, get ready to do what your father wants, because otherwise the law says that you must die or become a nun, and there’s nothing I can do about that.—Come with me, Hippolyta. How are you, my love?—Demetrius and Egeus, come with us. I want you to do some things for our wedding, and I also want to discuss something that concerns you both. EGEUS With duty and desire we follow you. EGEUS We’re following you not only because it is our duty, but also because we want to. Exeunt. Manent LYSANDER and HERMIA They all exit except LYSANDER and HERMIA. LYSANDER How now, my love? Why is your cheek so pale? How chance the roses there do fade so fast? LYSANDER What’s going on, my love? Why are you so pale? Why have your rosy cheeks faded so quickly? 130 Belike for want of rain, which I could well Beteem them from the tempest of my eyes. HERMIA Probably because my cheeks' roses needed rain, which I could easily give them with all the tears in my eyes. 135 Ay me! For aught that I could ever read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth. But either it was different in blood— LYSANDER Oh, honey! Listen, in books they say that true love always faces obstacles. Either the lovers have different social standings— |
'All my Yesterdays' is which actors autobiography? | All my yesterdays; an autobiography (Book, 1973) [WorldCat.org] The E-mail message field is required. Please enter the message. E-mail Message: I thought you might be interested in this item at http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/743067 Title: All my yesterdays; an autobiography Author: Edward G Robinson; Leonard Spigelgass; Rouben Mamoulian Collection (Library of Congress) Publisher: New York, Hawthorn Books [1973] OCLC:743067 The ReCaptcha terms you entered were incorrect. Please try to match the 2 words shown in the window, or try the audio version. |
Which type of full moon follows a harvest moon? | Types Of Full Moons Types Of Full Moons Wall of Shame Types of Moons Full Moon names date back to Native Americans, of what is now the northern and eastern United States. The tribes kept track of the seasons by giving distinctive names to each recurring full Moon. Their names were applied to the entire month in which each occurred. There was some variation in the Moon names, but in general, the same ones were current throughout the Algonquin tribes from New England to Lake Superior. European settlers followed that custom and created some of their own names. Since the lunar month is only 29 days long on the average, the full Moon dates shift from year to year. January - The Wolf Moon - The Old Moon - The Moon after Yule Named the wolf moon for the wolves that stalked early Indian villages looking for food during the winter months. February - The Snow Moon - The Quickening Moon - The Hunger Moon Named the snow moon due to the fact that the heaviest snow fall often falls during this month. Also called the hunger moon because food was often scarce during this time. Called the Quickening moon to acknowledge that the worse of winter has passed and soon, the growing cycle will begin. March - The Worm Moon - The Storm Moon - The Crow Moon - The Crust Moon - The Sap Moon - The Lenten Moon Named the worm moon because during the month of march, earthworm casts appear signifying the return of the birds. Named the storm moon for the rains that nourish the soil and awaken life. Called the crow moon to recognize the cawing of the crows which signified the end of winter. It was also called the crust moon because the snow cover becomes crusted from thawing by day and freezing at night. The Full Sap Moon, marked the time of tapping maple trees. To the settlers, it was also known as the Lenten Moon, and was considered to be the last full Moon of winter. April - The Wind Moon - The Pink Moon -The Sprouting Grass Moon - The Egg Moon - The Fish Moon Called the wind moon to signify the winds that carry the seeds. The pink moon was called such to acknowledge herb moss pink, or wild ground phlox, which is one of the earliest widespread flowers of the spring. The egg moon & fish moon names were used to acknowledge the spawning of fish. May - The Flower Moon - Corn Planting Moon In most areas, flowers are abundant everywhere during this time. Thus, the name of this Moon. June - The Strawberry Moon - Strong Sun Moon Dubbed the strawberry moon because the relatively short season for harvesting strawberries comes each year during the month of June. Called the strong sun moon to acknowledge the warmth of the sun that not only aids in the growing process, but also to signify relaxation. The seeds are sewn, the flowers are open, fruit is not yet ready to harvest. This time brings a natural lull in farming. July - The Buck Moon - The Thunder Moon - Hay Moon July was called the buck moon because during this month is when you see the antlers of the deer push out from their foreheads. Thunder Moon signified the sometimes violent thunderstorms during the month of July. The Hay Moon name was given because this is the time to start haying the fields. August - Full Sturgeon Moon - The Red Moon - Grain Moon - Corn Moon The fishing tribes are given credit for the naming of this Moon, since sturgeon, a large fish of the Great Lakes and other major bodies of water, were most readily caught during this month. A few tribes knew it as the Full Red Moon because, as the Moon rises, it appears reddish through any sultry haze. It was also called the Green Corn Moon or Grain Moon as this is the time to start the harvest. September - Harvest Moon - Corn Moon Called such as this is the month that harvesting is in full swing. October - Harvest Moon - Blood Moon This is the full Moon that occurs closest to the autumn equinox. In two years out of three, the Harvest Moon comes in September, but in some years it occurs in October. At the peak of harvest, farmers can work late into the night by the light of this Moon. Usually the full Moon rises an average of 50 minutes later each |
Which pop singer was Glad to be Gay? | How we made: Tom Robinson and Nick Mobbs on Glad to Be Gay | Music | The Guardian How we made How we made: Tom Robinson and Nick Mobbs on Glad to Be Gay The singer-songwriter and A&R man behind the 1978 song remember how punk energy fired up a gay-rights anthem 'Any tweeness vanished quickly' … Robinson in 1981. Photograph: David Corio/Redferns Close Tom Robinson, singer, songwriter I had a nervous breakdown when I was 16, largely due to the stress of growing up gay, which was illegal back then . I was sent to a sort of retreat , where I was taught to accept myself. It also exposed me to all sorts of music. In the 60s, there wasn't a single public figure who was openly gay, so we had no role models, no mentions of homosexuality. John Lennon sang You've Got to Hide Your Love Away , almost certainly about [Beatles manager] Brian Epstein's sexuality, but the gender was changed: "If she's gone, I can't go on." Then in the 1970s, along came David Bowie who declared he was bisexual . He had all these songs where you could think: "That's about me." I wrote a song called Good to Be Gay for the Campaign For Homosexual Equality in 1975. But it was a completely different song. I'd become politicised after becoming the musician with a theatrical troupe from New York called Hot Peaches , who were very camp. They exposed me to the notion of being proud of being gay. I also saw the Sex Pistols , who kicked open the doors for the art of confrontation. At the time, the police were regularly targeting London's oldest gay pub, the Coleherne in Earls Court , on a regular basis. When the editor of Gay News famously tried to take a photograph of one raid, he was charged and fined for obstruction. All these influences came together in the long, hot summer of 1976. I wrote Glad to Be Gay on an acoustic guitar in my flat, intending it as a one-off for a Gay Pride march. The title came from a slogan I'd seen on badges . I put Bob Dylan's Sara on my cassette deck and, over it, started singing: "The British police are the best in the world,/ I don't believe one of these stories I've heard./ About them raiding our pubs for no reason at all,/ Lining the customers up by the wall." There was plenty of scope for anger and venom. The line about a friend getting beaten up by queer-bashers was true. But I realised I couldn't rip off Dylan, so I wrote new music, added the chorus and gave it that more upbeat swing. I first recorded it as a demo in a vocal harmony band I was in called Café Society. The keyboard player refused to join in on backing vocals. The demo sounded like the Kinks, but once you start playing something like that to audiences – and feel in fear for your life – any tweeness vanishes quickly. I formed Tom Robinson Band with [guitarist] Danny Kustow, a guy I'd met on that retreat. TRB were straight men, but Danny understood this was an important protest song. We tried recording it in a studio, but it sounded limp. It needed that thrill of "Are they going to bottle us off the stage?" which we captured on a live recording at London's Lyceum , released in 1978 on the EP Rising Free. John Peel was the only Radio 1 DJ to play it, even though it's a great singalong song. People would join in with what begins as an anti-police number and, by the time they're at the chorus, they're all caught up in it, belting out: "Sing if you're glad to be gay." I'm now married with kids, but Glad to Be Gay was about anyone who didn't conform, from lesbians to transgenders, a way of recognising that most of us have complex sexualities. I never imagined that, 35 years later, it would be called the gay national anthem, or that we'd have openly gay pop stars and a Tory prime minister campaigning for gay marriage. I received a letter from a US teenager who had been disowned by his Christian parents. He'd just taken an overdose when Glad to Be Gay came on his college radio station. He put his fingers down his throat, threw up, and moved to San Franscisco, where he was now living happily. It would have been worth writing the song for him alone. Reading this on mobile? C |
The Wheel Spins Ethel Lina White basis for what Hitchcock film? | RosettaBooks The Wheel Spins By Ethel Lina White 3.81 Did Mrs. Froy vanish or was she merely a vivid hallucination of Iris Carr? A few stray details suggest that something more sinister is happening. Best known as the basis for Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film The Lady Vanishes, Ethel White’s book The Wheel Spins is a gripping and accomplished work in its own right. Best known as the basis for Alfred HItchcock’s classic film The Lady Vanishes, Ethel White’s book The Wheel Spins is a gripping and accomplished work in its own right. The plot is deceptively simple and the premise is classic: a woman meets a mysterious stranger during a long railway journey. It’s easy to see in this novel what Hitchcock found so compelling and so well-suited to his particular brand of filmmaking. The protagonist of the story is Iris Carr, who suffers a blackout just before boarding a train that is traveling across Europe to London. On board the train, the still-woozy Iris befriends a certain Mrs. Froy, a fellow Englishwoman who is perhaps a bit eccentric but seems to be for the most part agreeable and benign. Mrs. Froy is the "vanishing lady" of Hitchcock’s title, and it is Mrs. Froy who mysteriously disappears while Iris is napping. Her inexplicable departure throws Iris into a mind-bending mystery that will make her alternately question her sanity and the designs of the people around her. When Iris asks about Mrs. Froy, everyone on board the train denies ever having seen the old woman. Although Iris could perhaps be swayed due to the knock on her head that Mrs. Froy was merely a vivid hallucination, a few stray details suggest that something more sinister is happening, and Iris resolves to get to the bottom of the mystery. s gripping as the plot is, the novel’s true strength is the masterful way in which White builds a brooding and ominous atmosphere that hangs over even the most seemingly ordinary scenes. White has been compared to Edgar Allan Poe, although White also has much in common with Wilkie Collins, Patricia Highsmith, and Mary Higgins Clark. Unlike traditional mystery stories or whodunits which generally open with a crime, White’s novels trade on our anticipation of a future transgression and the eventual explanation of unusual events. |
In Kipling's poem Gunga Din what job had Gunga Din? | Rudyard Kipling: Poems “Gunga Din” Summary and Analysis | GradeSaver Buy Study Guide Summary The poem is told by a British soldier; he is expressing admiration for a native water-bearer who loses his life not long after he saves the soldier's. The soldier tells his audience that they might talk about beer and gin while they are stationed out here, and partake in small fights, but they can only lick the boots of "'im that's got it". In India's sunny land where he served England, the finest of the "blackfaced" crew was Gunga Din , a regimental bhisti (water-carrier). Everyone always ordered him to get them water and called him names, such as "You squidgy-nosed old idol, Gunga Din!" His uniform was nothing much to speak of, and his only field equipment was a goatskin water-bag and a rag. When the soldiers would lie about in the heat, sweating, they would call out "O brother" to Din, and call him a heathen, asking him where he had been and threatening to hit him unless he filled up their water bottles quickly. He did not seem to know fear; whenever the soldiers fought, he would be fifty paces behind with his water-skin on his back. He would wait for them until they were allowed to retire. The soldier muses that despite Gunga Din's dirty skin, he was white on the inside, especially when he went to tend the wounded after they had been fired upon. The men called out "Din!" "Din!" when the carriages ran out, and called for "ammunition mules" and Gunga Din. The soldier says he can never forget the night when he was struck with a bullet and was "chokin' mad with thirst". Gunga Din, grinning and grunting, was the first to find him. He lifted up the soldier's head and staunched his wound and gave him the only water he had, even though it was green and slimy. This was still the best drink the soldier had ever tasted. He remembered his words – there was a man with a bullet in his spleen groveling on the ground, and "For Gawd's sake git the water, Gunga Din!" Gunga Din carried him away, but the native was struck with a bullet. Right before he died he got the soldier inside and said he hoped he had enjoyed his drink. The soldier comments that he will meet Gunga Din in the future, in the same place where he squatted on the coals and gave drinks to "poor damned souls". He will get a swig in Hell from the native, and, he concludes, Gunga Din is a better man than he. Analysis This poem, included in Barrack-Room Ballads, and Other Verses, is one of Kipling’s most popular verses. It is written in the same cockney dialect as “Tommy”, “ Fuzzy-Wuzzy ”, “ Danny Deever ”, and others. It consists of five stanzas with rhyming lines. There is a lot of dialogue, as Kipling includes the words that the soldiers would shout out to Gunga Din. The name of the poem is familiar to many readers because of the 1939 film about three British soldiers (two of them played by Cary Grant and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.) and their water-carrier fighting a malicious band of Thuggee Indians. It is also the name of a song by The Byrds and the inspiration for an episode of the TV show “Mr. Magoo”. The poem details the respect and admiration for a bhishti water-carrier on the part of a British soldier. A bhishti is the traditional water-carrier of South Asia, including India; they usually carry their water in a goatskin bag. It is rather interesting that Kipling expresses such blatant admiration for this figure, even going to the lengths of titling the poem after him, because it is common to ascribe to Kipling only the beliefs about "Oriental" peoples as found in the noxious "White Man's Burden". Indeed, Kipling's views on native peoples are complicated; even though there is clearly racism at play in this poem and in "The Ballad of East and West", there is also a frank portrayal of admiration. The poem's speaker describes Gunga Din in a very racist way: the native comes from a "blackfaced crew" and is a "squidgy-nosed old idol". He is a "'eathen" who is simple and stupid – a "good, grinnin', gruntin' Gunga Din". This is a very disturbing portrait. However, the British soldiers |
What began in 1877 but banned women until 1884? | Women's History {Let me know what's missing from this list ~ email the webmistress } 1520 Susannah Hornebolt (later, Whorstly) was the first known female artist in England. 1536 Wife of Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, beheaded for 'adultery'. 1542 Wife of Henry VIII, Catherine Howard, beheaded for 'improper conduct'. 1546 Poet Anne Askew (1521-1546) tortured in the Tower of London and burnt at the stake as a heretic. 1558 John Knox published The First Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstrous Regiment of Women. 1566 Mother Waterhouse became the first Englishwoman hanged for the 'crime' of witchcraft. 1576 Bessie Dunlop of Lyne, Ayrshire, became the first Scottish woman to be burned as a witch. 1579 Publication of The Praise and Dispraise of Women (Anon, or poss C. Pyrrye.). 1582 St Osyth witch trials. Ursula Kempe and Elizabeth Bennet put to death. 1589 Jane Anger published Jane Anger: Her Protection for Women. 1606 Emilia Lanyer published Salve Deus Rex Iudaeorum. 1613 Lady Elizabeth Carew's play The Tragedie of Marian the faire Queen of Jewry was the first play by a woman to be published. 1616 Rachel Speght published her defence of women, as A Mouzell (i.e. muzzle) for Melastomus, The Cynicall Bayter of, and foule mouthed Barker against Evahs Sex. Or an Apologetical Answere to the Irreligious and Illiterate Pamphlet made by Joseph Swetnam. 1617 Ester Sowernam (pseud) published her defence of women, as Ester hath hang'd Haman, or An Answere to a lewd Pamphlet, entituled, The Arraignment of Women 1617 Constantia Munda (pseud) published her defence of women, as The Worming of a mad Dogge. 1631 Richard Brathwaite published English Gentlewoman, which emphasised widows' chastity. 1632 The Law's Resolutions of Women's Rights laid out the laws then in place regarding women's legal rights and duties in each of her three estates: unmarried virgin, wife, and widow. 1632 Publication of The Lawes Resolutions of Women's Rights, or the Lawes Provision for Woemen, A Methodicall Collection of such Statutes and Customes, with the Cases, Opinions, Arguments and Points of Learning in the Law as doe properly concern Women (by an anonymous man). 1633 Dorothy Leigh published The Mothers Blessing. 1637 First patent granted to a woman: Amye Everard, for her method of making tinctures from flowers 1637 William Austin published Haec Homo Wherein the Excellency of the Creation of Woman is described by way of an Essaie. 1640 Mary Tattle-well and Ioane Hit-him-home (pseuds) published The Women's Sharpe Revenge. 1641 Publication of A True Copie of the Petition of the Gentlewoman and Tradesmen's Wives in and about the City of London. Delivered to the Honorable the Knights, Citizens and Burgesses of the House of Commons in Parliment the 4th of February 1641. 1641 Thomas Heywood published Gynaikeion: or, Nine bookes of various history. Concerning women. 1647 The maids petition. To the Honourable members of both Houses. Or the humble petition of the well-affected, within and without the lines of communication, virgins, maids, and other young women not married. 1648 Leveller women demonstrated in London, calling for equal rights for women and presenting a petition. 1649 Ten thousand Leveller women signed the second women's petition to parliament. To the supream authority of England the Commons assembled in Parliament. The humble petition of diverse wel-affected weomen. 1650 Mary Stiff published The good womens cryes against the excise of all their commodities. 1652 Pierre Le Moyne published The gallery of heroick women. 1655 Publication of The gossips braule, or the women weare the breeches. 1656 George Horton published Now or never: or, a new Parliament of women assembled and met together neer the Popes-Head in Moor-Fields, on the Back-side of Allsuch; adjoyning upon Shoreditch. 1656 George Fox published The woman learning in silence: or, The mysterie of the womans subiection to her husband. 1657 T. Heywood published The Generall History of Women, containing lives of the most Holy and Profane, the most Famous and Infamous of all ages. 1659 Anna Maria von Schu |
Name only boxer to win a world title who never had a manager? | stumbleupon Email Comment If the words breadbasket, catcher, chin and combination have multiple meanings to you, then you may find many familiar names on this list. For the casual boxing observer, this list will have a host of fighters with storied histories of fighting yet unbeknownst to them. One thing is true of all these men; they are grinders, fighting veterans who’ve had their hands raised far more times than they’ve felt the floor. Boxing, however, is a very interpreted sport. These fighters may have won a staggering number of fights, but they aren’t all necessarily regarded as the best boxers of all time (our number #3 on this list often is, though). Household names like Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Muhammad Ali are spoken of commonly as some of the best ever (Mayweather’s story is not yet fully written, though). The list below is more of the iron men of sport, having endured and won hundreds of fights. . . And getting punched in the face thousands and thousands of times. I mean, is someone counting? The amount of times you’ve been punched in the face would be a heck of a way to reflect on one’s career. 10. Marcel Cerdan: 106-4 This North African Frenchman born in Algeria is an iconic athlete in French sports history. Of his four defeats, he was disqualified twice, lost once by a dubious split decision, and his only other loss came when he suffered a shoulder injury mid-fight against Jake LaMotta (the boxer Raging Bull was based on) while defending his World Middleweight title. He is regarded as the best boxer in French history, starting his career with 48 wins before suffering his first loss. During World War II he won the inter-allied boxing championship in 1944 (that must not have gone over well with the Brits and the Yanks). He is rated for fighting at Middleweight and spend most of his career as such. Cerdan has had 66 of his victories by knockout, and he has been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. He also is famous for his tragic death at age 33, when an Air France flight to New York crashed in the Azores–Cerdan was one of 48 people aboard who died. 9. Julio Cesar Chavez: 108-6-2 Another famous boxer who is hailed as the premiere fighter of his country, Chavez is often regarded as the best boxer ever to have come from Mexico. Over his 25-year career Chavez amassed 5 championships in three different divisions: Super Featherweight, Lightweight and Light Welterweight. Son of a railroad worker, Chavez attributed his rise in boxing to a drive to make money, after growing up in poverty and watching his parents work tirelessly. He began at the age of 16, with his pro debut when he was 17–he knocked out his first opponent, Miguel Ruiz, in the first round. Over his career Chavez has records for most successful defenses of world titles with 27 (21 of those being knockouts); most title fights with 37; and most title fight victories with 31. He also holds the longest undefeated streak in boxing history– 13 years, 89-0-1 before he suffered his first defeat. Clearly, he earned his way into the International Boxing Hall of Fame; but despite his success he struggled heavily with alcohol and drug abuse. His son Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. followed his footsteps into boxing, and is a former Middleweight champion. Some life it must be to be a champion and forever pale in comparison to your father, eh? 8. Tony Canzoneri: 137-24-10 An unknown, hard-nosed young man’s life is upended as his family uproots from Slidell Louisiana to move to Staten Island, New York. That particular Italian American boy had found himself in the promised land of boxing, for which he would discover he had a undeniable penchant. Tony Canzoneri was his name. standing at 5’4″ he would go on to win five world titles over the course of his career. At the time he defeated Jackie ‘Kid’ Berg for the world junior Welterweight Championship in 1931, he was only the second boxer ever to win world titles in three different weight divisions, holding the title for Lightweight during that time and formerly winning the Featherweight championship. I |
Five tons of which precious jewels are mined annually - ? | Home - www.gemstone.org Home GIA Teams Up with Harvard Business School for Global Leadership Program GIA, in conjunction with the Harvard Business School (HBS), hosted a four-day global leadership program for 44 senior executives representing gem and jewelry firms from 15 countries at the Harvard campus in Cambridge, Mass from April 28- May 1. The custom curriculum was based on the renowned HBS case study method and examined topics ranging from strategy to customer centricity, challenges facing the industry to leading high performance teams. Inaugural Mozambican Ruby Auction in Singapore Generates $33.5 million in Revenue Gemfields’ inaugural auction of rough rubies and corundum from its 75 percent-owned Montepuez ruby deposit was held in Singapore from June 12-17. It reported to yield gross auction revenues of $33.5 million and an overall average value of $18.43 per carat. 57 out of the total 62 lots of high and low quality rough rubies and corundum were sold, representing approximately 91-percent of the lots offered. The proceeds will be fully repatriated to Montepuez Ruby Mining Limitada. “Adding the revenues from our maiden ruby auction to those derived during this financial year from rough emerald and beryl sales implies aggregate consolidated revenues (from rough gemstone sales) in excess of $143 million,” said Ian Harebottle, CEO of Gemfields. Disney Collaborates with Fine Jewelry Designer on some Maleficient Sparkles Fine jewelry brand Crow’s Nest illustrates key elements from Walt Disney’s upcoming blockbuster Maleficient with something sparkling! A limited-edition collection of jewelry was created exclusively for the film starring Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning. Thorns, horns, dragons, feathers and fire have been translated into an exquisite seven-piece collection of statement rings, bracelets and ear cuff. Each intricate piece is set in rhodium with black diamonds, featuring a pear shaped onyx stone in contrast to green tsavorite. The hero fire ring is set with red and yellow sapphires in gold. |
What country in distance is furthest from New Zealand? | The Furthest Place On Earth From Wherever You're Located | The Huffington Post The Furthest Place On Earth From Wherever You're Located 02/04/2014 07:37 am ET | Updated Feb 04, 2014 230 Do you ever just want to get away? How about far away? How about as far away as possible? FurthestCity is a nifty little website that lets you know the farthest city from wherever you're currently located. We really couldn't help ourselves and looked up the farthest locations of some of the world's major cities. For your specific location, check out FurthestCity.com. If You Live In New York City, Escape To Perth, Australia Distance: 11,613 miles If You Live In Los Angeles, Escape To Saint-Paul, La Réunion Distance: 11,446 miles If You Live In Shanghai, Escape To Concordia, Argentina Distance: 12,397 miles If You Live In Paris or London, Escape To Dunedin, New Zealand Distance: 11,839 miles from Paris, 11,852 miles from London If You Live In Sydney, Escape To San Cristóbal De La Laguna, Spain Distance: 11,604 miles If You Live In Tokyo, Escape To Criciúma, Brazil Distance: 11,713 miles If You Live In Buenos Aires, Escape To Jiangsu Province, China Distance: 12,188 miles If You Live In Cairo, Escape To Tauranga, New Zealand Distance: 10,363 miles If You Live In Cape Town, Escape To Honolulu, Hawaii Distance: 11,529 miles Tell us in the comments where the furthest place on Earth is from your location! The World's Most Secluded Beaches The World's Most Secluded Beaches 1 |
What word is in 1200 different languages without changing? | Change | Define Change at Dictionary.com change verb (used with object), changed, changing. 1. to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone: to change one's name; to change one's opinion; to change the course of history. 2. to transform or convert (usually followed by into): The witch changed the prince into a toad. 3. to substitute another or others for; exchange for something else, usually of the same kind: She changed her shoes when she got home from the office. 4. to give and take reciprocally; interchange: to change places with someone. 5. to transfer from one (conveyance) to another: You'll have to change planes in Chicago. 6. to give or get an equivalent amount of money in lower denominations in exchange for: to change a five-dollar bill. 7. to give or get foreign money in exchange for: to change dollars into francs. 8. to remove and replace the covering or coverings of: to change a bed. to remove a dirty diaper from (a baby) and replace it with a clean one: new parents, learning to change a baby. verb (used without object), changed, changing. 10. Overnight the nation's mood changed. 11. to become altered or modified: Colors change if they are exposed to the sun. 12. to become transformed or converted (usually followed by into): The toad changed back into a prince. 13. to pass gradually into (usually followed by to or into): Summer changed to autumn. to switch or to make an exchange: If you want to sit next to the window, I'll change with you. 15. to transfer between trains or other conveyances: We can take the local and change to an express at the next stop. 16. to remove one's clothes and put on different clothes: She changed into jeans. (of the moon) to pass from one phase to another. 18. (of the voice) to become deeper in tone; come to have a lower register: The boy's voice began to change when he was thirteen. noun the act or fact of changing; fact of being changed: They are pleased by the change in their son's behavior. 20. a transformation or modification; alteration: They noticed the change in his facial expression. 21. a change in the daily routine. 22. the substitution of one thing for another: We finally made the change to an oil-burning furnace. 23. Let's try a new restaurant for a change. 24. the passing from one place, state, form, or phase to another: a change of seasons; social change. Jazz. harmonic progression from one tonality to another; modulation. 26. the supplanting of one thing by another: We need a total change of leadership. 27. anything that is or may be substituted for another. 28. a fresh set of clothing. 29. money given in exchange for an equivalent of higher denomination. 30. a balance of money that is returned when the sum tendered in payment is larger than the sum due. 31. any of the various sequences in which a peal of bells may be rung. 33. Also, 'change. British. exchange (def 10). 34. to take turns with another, as at doing a task. to alternate between two tasks or between a task and a rest break. Idioms change front, Military. to shift a military force in another direction. 37. change hands. hand (def 47). 38. change one's mind, to change one's opinions or intentions. 39. ring the changes, to perform all permutations possible in ringing a set of tuned bells, as in a bell tower of a church. to vary the manner of performing an action or of discussing a subject; repeat with variations. Origin of change Latin 1175-1225 1175-1225; (v.) Middle English cha(u)ngen < Anglo-French, Old French changer < Late Latin cambiāre, Latin cambīre to exchange; (noun) Middle English cha(u)nge < Anglo-French, Old French, noun derivative of the v. Related forms [cheyn-jid-nis, cheynjd-] /ˈtʃeɪn dʒɪd nɪs, ˈtʃeɪndʒd-/ (Show IPA), noun unchanged, adjective See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com 1. transmute, transform; vary, mutate; amend, modify. Change, alter both mean to make a difference in the state or condition of a thing or to substitute another state or condition. To change is to make a material difference so |
Old Honiton Genoese and Mechlin all types of what? | January | 2009 | General Knowledge Current Affairs Quizzes everything in one stop.... | Page 10 Posted in QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS on January 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment » 1 Who was Douglas Elton Ullman better known as? Douglas Fairbanks Senior 2 In what does a steganographer write messages? Invisible ink 3 Charles Duff wrote the macabre Handbook of what? Hanging 4 In The Dukes of Hazard who was the sheriff? Roscoe P Coltrane 5 What would you do with a hecklephone? Play it – type of woodwind 6 In the famous song my true love sent me nine what? Drummers drumming 7 Richard Arkwright invented the Spinning Jenny what job had he? Barber 8 What is or was a Portuguese moidore? A Gold Coin 9 A husband and wife won gold medals 1952 Olympics who? Emile Dana Zatopek marathon javelin 10 Collective nouns – A Desert of what? Lapwings 11 Which writer created the detective Lord Peter Wimsey? Dorethy L Sayers 12 On the same subject who eventually married Lord Peter Wimsey? Harriot Vane 13 What is rayon made from? Wood pulp 14 Yorick in Shakespeare’s Hamlet had what job (when alive)? Jester 15 Sir Eyre Massey Shaw hold what Olympic record from 1900? Oldest gold yachting he was 70 16 What is the worlds third largest island? Borneo 17 Corporals Henshaw and Barbella report to which sergeant? Sergeant Bilko 18 The word electricity comes from the Greek word for what? Amber 19 Name the Motown star shot and killed by his father in 1984? Marvin Gaye 20 Collective nouns – A Fall of what? Woodcocks 21 Leslie Hornby became more famous as who? Twiggy 22 September should be seventh month by name why is it ninth? Its 7th year used to start in March 23 When introduced they were pockets for men only – what were? Handbags 24 What are or were The Adena, Cayuga, Haida and Nootka? North American native Indian tribes 25 Traditional wedding anniversaries what’s given on the twelfth? Silk 26 What are Grenadier, Idared and Ellison’s Orange types of? Apples 27 Who fought at the battles of Bastia, Calvi and Toulon? Horatio Nelson 28 A numismatist collects coins and what else? Medals 29 Where could you spend a Kyat? Burma 30 In what series of stories did Inspector Lestrade appear? Sherlock Holmes 31 Name the home city of the US football team nicknamed Falcons? Atlanta 32 Gilbert & Sullivan operetta subtitled The Peer and the Peri? Iolanthe 33 Hymen in Greek Genius in Roman Gods of what? Fertility and Marriage 34 What can come in types Blue, Spear, Couch and Arrow? Grass 35 Bees live in a hive what do seals live in? A Rookery 36 Hercules performed twelve labours what was number seven? Capture of the Cretan Bull 37 A philomath has a love of what? Learning 38 A young what can be called a Boyet, Eyas or Nyas? Hawk 39 What trade did Bonito, Calico Jack, and Dick Hatteraick follow? Pirates 40 What takes place at Montlhery France and Zandvoort Holland? Motor car racing 41 What is the literal meaning of the Spanish word tapas (snacks)? Cover or covers 42 The martial art tai quon do translates literally as what? Kick Art Way 43 Wings of Desire a foreign film remade as what with Nicolas Cage? City of Angels 44 Scooby Do is what breed of dog? Great Dane 45 Which book of The Bible is also a title of a Bob Marley album? Exodus 46 The Romans called it Eboracum name this English city? York 47 Who wrote “To err is human to forgive divine”? Alexander Pope essay on criticism 48 In England what can be private, public or approved? Schools 49 In what traditional entertainment does the dog Toby appear? Punch and Judy 50 Where could you spend a Sol? Peru 51 What UK football team nick The Glaziers play at Selhurst Park? Crystal Palace 52 Thanatos in Greek Mors in Roman Gods of what? Death 53 Robin, Rugby and Simple appear in which Shakespeare play? The Merry Wives of Windsor 54 Where would you find A Pope Empress Hermit and Juggler? They are Tarot Cards 55 In traditional anniversaries what is given for the thirtieth? Pearl 56 Apart from a brand name what is a Reebok? An Antelope 57 Jason sailed in the Argo but who steered the ship? Argus 58 What are pink, pram, snow, koff, buss, bark and dory |
In France who are nicknamed the Kepis blancs? | Kepi K Kepi The kepi is a cap with a flat circular top and a visor ( American English ) or peak (British English). The word came into the English language from French, in which it is written with an acute accent: képi. It can be translated as "small cap". French usage The kepi was formerly the most common headgear in the French Army. Its predecessor originally appeared during the 1830s, in the course of the initial stages of the occupation of Algeria, as a series of various lightweight cane-framed cloth undress caps called casquette d'Afrique. These were intended as alternatives to the heavier, cloth-covered leather French Army shako . As a light and comfortable headdress it was adopted by the metropolitan (French mainland) infantry regiments for service and daily wear, with the less practical shako being relegated to parade use. In 1852, a new soft cloth cap was introduced for campaign and off-duty. Called bonnet de police à visière, this was the first proper model of the kepi. The visor was generally squarish in shape and oversized and was referred to as bec de canard (duck bill). This kepi had no chinstrap (jugulaire). Subsequent designs reduced the size of the cap and introduced chinstraps and buttons. The kepi became well known outside France during the Crimean War and was subsequently adopted in various forms by a number of other armies (including the U.S. and Russian) during the 1860s and 1870s. In 1876, a new model appeared with a rounded visor, as the squared visor drooped when dry and curled up when drying out. The model used in World War I was the 1886 pattern, which was a fuller shape incorporating air vents. By 1900 the kepi had become the standard headdress of most French army units and (along with the red trousers of the period 1829-1914) a symbol of the French soldier. It appeared in full dress (with inner stiffening and ornamental plume or ball ornament) and service versions. Officers' ranks were shown by gold or silver braiding on the kepi. The different branches were distinguished by the colours of the cap - see the table. Cavalry normally wore shakos or plumed helmets, reserving red kepis with light or dark blue bands for wear in barracks. General officers wore (and continue to wear) kepis with gold oak leaves embroidered around the band. In 1914 most French soldiers wore their kepis to war. The highly visible colours were hidden by a blue grey cover, following the example of the Foreign Legion and other North African units who had long worn their kepis with white (or more recently khaki) covers in the field. With the adoption of sky-blue uniforms and steel Adrian helmets in 1915 to replace the conspicuous peace time uniforms worn during the early months of war, the kepi was generally replaced by folding forage caps. Officers however still wore their kepis behind the lines. Following the war the kepi was gradually reintroduced in the peacetime French army. The Foreign Legion resumed wearing it during the 1920s; initially in red and blue and then in 1939 with white covers on all occasions. The bulk of the French army readopted the kepi in the various traditional branch colours for off-duty wear during the 1930s. It had now become a straight sided and higher headdress than the traditional soft cap. This made it unsuitable for war time wear and after 1940 it was seldom seen being worn except by officers. An exception was the Foreign Legion who, previously just one of many units that wore the kepi, now adopted it as a symbol. Modern usage The decision following the 1991 Gulf War to end conscription in France and to rely on voluntary enlistment has led to a smartening up of uniforms and the reappearance of various traditional items for dress wear. This has included the reappearance in the army of the kepi which is now widely worn by all ranks on appropriate occasions. The French National Police have however discarded their dark blue kepis, adopting a low peaked cap. The reason given was that the kepi, while smart and distinctive, was inconvenient in vehicles. French customs officers (douaniers) and the Gen |
Name Ernest Hemmingway's book dealing with bullfighting? | Hemingway's seminal writings on bullfighting - Telegraph Books Hemingway's seminal writings on bullfighting Ernest Hemingway's 1926 novel “The Sun Also Rises” turned Pamplona's annual fiesta of San Fermin from a local event into an internationally recognised one that attracts around a million visitors each year. Image 1 of 3 Ernest Hemingway's book 'Fiesta: The Sun Also Rises or Death' made the bull run famous Photo: GETTY La Perla was Hemingway's favourite hotel Photo: ALAMY Follow The novel describes a trip made by a group of Bohemians from Paris to Pamplona in the 1920s and is inspired by characters he met in post-war France and his initial visit to the capital of Navarra with his first wife Hadley in 1923. The story centres on the friendships between a bed-hopping British aristocrat, Lady Brett Ashley, who eventually runs off with a bullfighter she meets at the fiesta, her ex-lover Robert Cohen and the narrator Jake Barnes, an American journalist left impotent by a war wound. It describes the hedonistic 24 hour partying of the fiesta - the music, drinking, fireworks - and the daily running of the bulls and evening bullfights. And it is his lively description that brings hoards of visitors to Pamplona each year seeking to recreate the experience. But it his non-fiction book of 1932 “Death in the Afternoon” that explores the art of bullfighting for which he developed a deep passion and is still described by aficionados as a bible on the subject. Related Articles |
In the Wizard of Oz name the Good Witch of the North? | Good Witch of the North | Oz Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Good Witch of the North 2,002pages on Share "The little old woman, took off her magic white hat and balanced the point on the end of her small wrinkled nose, while she counted "ONE... TWO.... THREE", in a solemn voice. At once the white hat changed to a magic slate, on which was written in big, white chalk letters: LET DOROTHY GO TO THE CITY OF EMERALDS... " Good Witch of the North Profile Good Witch of the North/ Tattypoo /Locasta/Queen Orin Gender Gillikin Country Affiliation "Magic hat spin fast not slow, tell me what I want to know!" ―Locasta Tattypoo The Good Witch of the North. 1900. "You are welcome, most noble Sorceress, to the land of the Munchkins . We are so grateful to you for having killed the Wicked Witch of the East , and for setting the people free from bondage..." ― The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900) Locasta Tattypoo of Oz. Locasta Tattypoo aka the (Good Witch of the North) is a fictional character created by L. Frank Baum , author and creator of the Oz legacy. She is introduced in Baum's first Oz book titled The Wonderful Wizard of Oz , published in 1900. She is from the magical Land of Oz and appears in the second chapter of the novel The Council with the Munchkins. Interestingly, she is not given a name in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and is only known by her title of position. It would not be until Baum wrote the sequel Oz books when her character is finally given an actual name. Unlike the 1939 MGM musical movie The Wizard of Oz , she is the first Good Witch to originally greet a newly arrived Dorothy Gale and her little pet dog Toto to Oz, and should not be mistaken for the character of Glinda the Good, who is actually the Good Witch of the South and doesn't make an appearance until the end of the original story. The Good Witch of the North welcomes Dorothy & little Toto to the Munchkin Country of Oz. By Artist Charles Santore. The Good Witch of the North is known as being the elderly and mild-mannered ruler of Oz's northern quadrant called Gillikin Country . In Baum's later Oz books which serve as sequels to the first story, it is also revealed that she became the official head ruler of the North after overthrowing the old Witch Mombi . "Are you a Munchkin also?", asked Dorothy. "No, but I am their good friend, although I live in the North. When they saw the Witch of the East was dead the Munchkins sent a swift messenger to me, and I came at once. I am the Witch of the North." "Oh, gracious!" cried Dorothy. "Are you a real witch?" "Yes, indeed," answered the little woman. "But I am a good Witch, and all the people love me. I am not as powerful as the Wicked Witch who ruled here was, or I should have set the people free myself long ago..." Baum's Description The Good Witch of the North by W. W. Denslow 1900. "The little woman's hat was pure white. It rose about a foot above her head and was pointed at the tip with little jingle bells which ran all across the brim and made a faint tinkling sound as she moved. She wore a puffy white gown that hung in pleats from her shoulders. Over it were sprinkled little stars and half moons that glistened in the sun like diamonds. The little woman's face was covered with wrinkles, her eyes were the colour of violets, her short curly hair was nearly all white, and she walked rather stiffly, but had a friendly, welcoming smile. " ― The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900) Locasta Tattypoo. Locasta Tattypoo is described as being short, friendly, witty, jolly, funny and fat. She is humble, optimistic, mild-mannered and extremely kind. She has an adorable sense of humor which all of the other authority figures who dwell in Oz lack. She is very respected and loved greatly, not only by her own subjects, the loyal Gillikins , but also by other Ozians such as the Munchkins . Baum presented her as an extremely sweet and positive character who stood against the oppression and subjugation of people. Although she wasn't as powerful as the Wicked Witch of the East and was hence unable to depose her the way she deposed Mombi, th |
Britain France and who fought the battle of Trafalgar? | Battle of Trafalgar - Oct 21, 1805 - HISTORY.com Battle of Trafalgar Publisher A+E Networks In one of the most decisive naval battles in history, a British fleet under Admiral Lord Nelson defeats a combined French and Spanish fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar, fought off the coast of Spain. At sea, Lord Nelson and the Royal Navy consistently thwarted Napoleon Bonaparte, who led France to preeminence on the European mainland. Nelson’s last and greatest victory against the French was the Battle of Trafalgar, which began after Nelson caught sight of a Franco-Spanish force of 33 ships. Preparing to engage the enemy force on October 21, Nelson divided his 27 ships into two divisions and signaled a famous message from the flagship Victory: “England expects that every man will do his duty.” In five hours of fighting, the British devastated the enemy fleet, destroying 19 enemy ships. No British ships were lost, but 1,500 British seamen were killed or wounded in the heavy fighting. The battle raged at its fiercest around the Victory, and a French sniper shot Nelson in the shoulder and chest. The admiral was taken below and died about 30 minutes before the end of the battle. Nelson’s last words, after being informed that victory was imminent, were “Now I am satisfied. Thank God I have done my duty.” Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar ensured that Napoleon would never invade Britain. Nelson, hailed as the savior of his nation, was given a magnificent funeral in St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. A column was erected to his memory in the newly named Trafalgar Square, and numerous streets were renamed in his honor. Related Videos |
Who's first book was Pebble in the Sky? | SF REVIEWS.NET: Pebble in the Sky / Isaac Asimov ☆☆☆☆ Book cover art by Darrell K. Sweet (2nd); John Berkey (3rd). Review © 1998 by Thomas M. Wagner. Pebble in the Sky was Isaac Asimov's first SF novel, which is really a pretty amazing thing to contemplate when you think about it: kind of like knowing what the first brick in the Great Wall of China is. The story is a sheer treat. Though the science may be hopelessly out of date, Pebble nonetheless shows off Asimov's then-developing talents for clarity and accessibility to dazzling effect. Joseph Schwartz is a retiree in post-WW2 America who is out for his morning stroll when he is suddenly transported in mid-step tens of thousands of years into the future, where the Galactic Empire ruled by Trantor is in full-flower, the origins of humanity have become lost and enshrouded in myths and theories bandied about by the myriad human races who have settled across the cosmos, and Earth is nothing more than a "pebble in the sky," a grungy little ghetto world no respectable person would spit upon. Finding himself amongst people whose language and culture he cannot hope to understand, Schwartz is taken to the city of Chica (a pretty obvious bastardization of the name Chicago) where he is made a test subject for a machine called the Synapsifier, which is rumored to increase human learning capacity by increasing synaptic discharges, but which has also had an annoying habit of killing most of the animals it has been tested on to date. It just so happens that, right at this time, an archaeologist from a distant world named Bel Arvardan, a controversial figure for his support of the theory that the Earth is the origin of all human life, has arrived on Earth in order to gather evidence to support his theories. Part of this evidence is the Earth's radioactivity. Life should not be able to evolve on a planet so radioactive. Could there have been a nuclear war at some point that irradiated the planet, thereby establishing that there was human civilization thousands of years before the earth became radioactive at all? (The whole plot element involving Earth's radioactivity is one that Asimov acknowledges is no longer scientifically valid, in an afterword to the Del Rey edition above.) As the plot begins to get deliciously twisted, we learn that the Council of Ancients — the ruling body on Earth who wield a power similar to that of the Roman Catholic Church in medieval times, particularly in regard to a law requiring all citizens to be euthanized at age 60 so that Earth's minimal resources are not taxed by overpopulation — suspects that Arvardan is actually plotting with the Empire to gain control of the Synapsifier for themselves, so that the Empire can enhance its own people with it and crush the Earth once and for all. They also suspect that Schwartz, who has popped up out of nowhere and has no records of any sort, is the first Imperial subject intended by the Empire for Synapsifier treatment. We know that this is all paranoid hogwash (Schwartz was simply taken to the Synapsifier because he couldn't understand any of the language or customs of his new, alien surroundings, and the farm family that took him in assumed he was merely an idiot), but it's a story element that makes the plot wonderfully layered. Starting as a story about time travel, Pebble in the Sky moves through politics, subterfuge, romance and espionage, finally ending up as a grand space opera of interstellar rebellion. It's easy to see why novels like this one and The Caves of Steel put Asimov on the map. These early novels are spun with the effortlessness and near-perfection of a natural talent working at full bloom. Pebble in the Sky cannot help but show its age at many points. One particular thing that nagged me was that for a real SF novel, one in which the science was presumably important, Asimov never really adequately explained how Schwartz got displaced in time in the first place. But I had such a fun time simply reading the story, I was more than happy to ignore its occasional cracks. After all, this book was onl |
Whose original back up group were The Blue Moon Boys? | Singers.com - List of Doo Wop Acappella Groups 4 Ever Young Founded in 1997, all-male Doo Wop quartet 4 Ever Young, from the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, is the brainchild of Bruce Smith, who set out to assemble an a cappella Doo-Wop group to help keep alive the music he used to sing on the streets of Brooklyn, NY, and perform with the Deacons and the Montclairs in the 50s and 60s. 16 Doo-Wop standards, "Barbara Ann," "So Much In Love, "Sunday Kind of Love," Book of Love," "Blue Moon," "At My Front Door," "409," "In the Still of the Night," "Monster Mash," "Charlie Brown" ...you get the idea. There's also a pretty cool cover of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" as a Doo-Wop song. These guys are smooth as silk, professional, authentic and spot on key-one of the best Doo-Wop CDs we've heard this year! Alley Cats By bringing their own contemporary style to tunes from the 1950s and 60s, The Alley Cats appeal to fans of all ages, breathing new life into everyone's favorite doo-wop classics. The four members of The Alley Cats are a perfect blend both vocally and personally. More than a decade after they began, Royce Reynolds, whose solid bass vocals create the Cats' musical foundation, and Mando Fonseca, the second tenor always ready with a pun or quick quip, have the ease of familiarity which make their camaraderie and vocal play radiate from the stage. Baritone Sean Devine, whose smooth vocals melt hearts the world over, and newest member Juan Del Castillo, re-creator of all of those soaring 50s first tenor lines, bring their freshness and talent to an already solid foundation of a cappella tradition. Together they are truly the Cat's meow! Arrogants Formed in 1959 in Brooklyn, New York, The Arrogants performed on street corners and at show clubs and dances in New York City's vibrant Doo-wop scene of the early nineteen sixties. In 1962, after recording two demos in Brooklyn ("My Heart Stood Still" and "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me"), they ventured to California and recorded 2 songs for Lute Records: "Canadian Sunset" and "Mirror, Mirror". The producer of the Lute sessions was Marshall Lieb, who had a hit in 1960 as a singer with the Hollywood Argyles on the song "Alley Oop", and the Mar-Keys provided instrumental accompaniment. Belmonts Dion & The Belmonts (named for a neighborhood street - Belmont Avenue), one of the defining vocal groups of the late 1950's, members were Dion DiMucci - lead, Fred Milano and Angelo D'Aleo on tenor, and Carlo Mastroangelo on bass. At first Dion and The Belmonts were separate entities although they both recorded for the small independent Mohawk label - Dion with "The Chosen Few" and "Out In Colorado" and The Belmonts with "Teenage Clementine" and "Santa Margarita" none of which were hits. They then signed with Laurie Records and now together recorded "I Wonder Why" which became a big hit. They had several other hits such as "When You Wish Upon A Star" and "Where Or When" but in 19601 they parted ways with Dion DiMucci going on to successful solo career. Brylcream Brylcream got it1s start in 1992 with Tommy "Cool T" Welter, John "Wopp" Mina, Richard "Richie" Beattie, Gary "G Man" Groneman, and Roy "Wolfman" Conklin. Since thier beginnings, Brylcream has graced the stages across the Southeast with many ledgendary performers such as The Coasters, Joey D and The Startlighers, Davey Jones and The Monkees, Johnny Maestro and his Brooklyn Bridge, The Temptations, The Four Tops, and many more. Today, Cool T, Wopp, and Richie join Jason "Jay Bird" Sullivan and Billy "Billy D" Louth, to form one of Southwest Florida's most requested Doo Wop Groups. Cat's Pajamas Vocal Band The Cat's Pajamas are 5 men who creates all the sounds of a band using only their voices. The group was formed in 2005 by Brian Skinner and Nate Mendl who both share a passion and drive for performing and music production. The two had previously worked together in college groups at The University of Wisconsin such as the Wisconsin Singers and a cappella groups the MadHatters and Redefined. The first time The Cat's PJs ever performed tog |
Britannia female embodiment of Britain who is the French? | Holy Britannian Empire | Code Geass Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Prior to the invasion of Japan, Britannia comprised the entire North and South American continents as well as New Zealand and the Philippines. The novels indicate that the Indochinese Peninsula is Area 10, though other maps contradict this; in the anime, Indochina seems to be a part of the Chinese Federation comprising of Vietnam and Laos. Cambodia appears to be a part of the empire at least by the events of R2, as it serves as the headquarter for Schniezel's faction although never referred to as an Area. Oddly enough, the British Isles are not a part of Britannia, instead being part of the Europia United and do not unify with the empire, even after the EU's defeat. In the prologue to the series, Britannia invades Japan, one of the few other independent nations, in order to secure deposits of sakuradite . By the beginning of the events of the series, in 2017 a.t.b., Britannia has conquered six more areas, and then the Middle Eastern Federation as Area 18. In the second season, Schniezel's forces conquer more than half of the territory of the Europia United, incorporating France, Spain, Russia, and southern, western, and northern Africa in an unspecified amount of Areas. No other areas are designated beyond Area 18. Areas Edit An Area is a nation or group of nations that has been conquered by Britannia and made into a colony. Each Area is designated with a number, and its people are referred to by that number (ex: after Japan was conquered and made into Area 11, the Japanese were known as Elevens). There are at least eighteen Areas (twenty-one in the manga), numbered in order of conquest, though only a handful are mentioned by name. Early in the first season, Area 18 is conquered by Britannia, while many more Areas are conquered during the course of R2, though none of them are designated. Areas are given one of three categories: Reformation, Developing, and Satellite status, according to Code Geass Light Novel: Stage-2-Knight. The "Reformation" category is also known as "Correctional." Following conquest, an Area gradually progresses through these areas and gains greater degrees of autonomy with it, though, in the case of a serious setback such as a popular uprising, an Area may be demoted as Area 11 was following the First Black Rebellion. This has the effect of dividing moderates and hardliners within Britannian society, with the former seeking to improve an Area's status through peaceful obedience while the latter try to disrupt the process through their activities. The general Britannian policy is to let each Area govern itself. In Stage 09: Refrain, Lelouch gives the opinion that Area 11 and its people are better off under Britannian rule, in terms of its economic and geopolitical situation, so long as the Japanese can live without pride. This earned him a slap from an irritated Kallen, who considered such a thing unacceptable, failing to realize that Lelouch actually shares her opinion. Following Lelouch's ascension to the throne, the Area and Numbers system was abolished and full citizenship granted to all former Numbers, and the former names of all Areas were also restored. Lelouch, however, remained ruler over all the former Areas. This apparently gave Lelouch an overwhelming numerical advantage when he attempted to join the UFN because its voting system was weighed by population, implying that the regions of Britannia as a whole are much more populous than their real-world counterparts. Alternatively, the regions may have the same population as their real-world counterparts, but the area of Britannia as a whole contributes to its enormous unified population, as all people living in former Areas were granted citizenship. Known Areas Edit Just as each sector is given a number, the natives of the region are referred to by the same number. Hence, Japanese become "Elevens" and natives of the Middle East , regardless of their ethnic group, become "Eighteens." Collectively, all Non-Britannians living within the Empire as referred to as the "Numbers |
Who wrote the line East is East and West is West? | EAST IS EAST AND WEST IS WEST... DID KIPLING GET IT RIGHT? EAST IS EAST AND WEST IS WEST... DID KIPLING GET IT RIGHT? Over a century ago, long before anyone became aware of the term multicultural, Rudyard Kipling wrote a poem called "The Ballad of East & West" whose initial line reads: "East is East and West is West and never the twain shall meet." Kipling seemed to be saying that all of us are, to some extent at least, unable to adapt to the ways of others. Joseph Rudyard Kipling ought to have known, he was born in Bombay, India, where his father, John Lockwood Kipling, was a teacher at the local Jeejeebhoy School of Art. Kipling himself was essentially part of both cultures, having been born to expatriates and partly raised and working in a foreign environment before returning to the place of his birth. The British in their colonisation process tended, or at least attempted, to adapt foreign conditions to themselves rather than adapting themselves to foreign conditions. One has only to look around their former colonies to see abundant evidence of this. The names of places or towns show clearly their origins: New York, New Jersey, New England, Nova Scotia (New Scotland that is), New South Wales, Christchurch, etc. The British always believed in making the mountain come to Mohamed and they almost always got away with it because of their military power. So the question that might be asked is, if Westerners find it hard to make the transition to the East, why would Easterners find it any easier to make the transition to the West? Especially why in the main, they do not seem to do so, although many of them emigrate to western countries? Perhaps the answer to this question lies more in the specific environment from which emigrants come. Immigrants from the Caribbean or West African countries seem to adapt much more easily to western cultures and concepts than do those from eastern lands, although there are some exceptions. People from India, while tending � as do most immigrants anywhere � to form, live and marry within their own communities, at least in the initial generations, very often integrate into the societies in which they find themselves. Indeed Canada has quite a number of such immigrants, or their offspring, serving as MPs in Ottawa. This is not quite so true though of many people coming from other countries in the Middle East or from places like Pakistan who happen to be followers of the Islamic faith. Islam, unlike other formal religious faiths, is an integral way of life. The Muslim (�One who submits�) can allow no separation between his life and his religion, his politics and his faith. In Canada, now presumably the fourth best country in the world, where freedom of speech at a Quebec radio station is menaced, the ones doing the menacing, our unelected friends at the CRTC (Canadian Radio Television Commission) awarded a licence to al-Jazeera. One wonders if it too will lose its licence if those videos of the beheading of westerners, which al-Jazeera seems pleased to show once in a while, do not have the required Canadian victim content! One of al-Jazeera�s popular presenters is the controversial Egyptian imam, Dr Al Qaradawi, of whom the UK�s BBC cooed approvingly that he has �star� status among the world�s Muslims. He is the one at whose feet the obsequious Mayor of London grovelled recently, and is a staunch promoter of human rights such as executing homosexuals, the right of men to beat their wives, and the murder of innocent Jews. During the ensuing uproar it went unnoticed that he also wants to conquer Europe. Those who have difficulty believing all this should listen to his popular TV show Sharia and Life, presumably coming to you soon on al-Jazeera. Again, according to MEMRI which translates the imam�s broadcasts, he prophesied in 1999 that, �Islam will return to Europe. The conquest need not necessarily be by the sword. Perhaps we will conquer these lands without armies. We want an army of |
Which American city used to be called Yerba Buena? | Today in San Francisco History - San Francisco gets its name: SFist Today in San Francisco History - San Francisco gets its name by sfist_richard in Miscellaneous on Jan 30, 2009 9:13 am Timecapsule: January 30, 1847 Yerba Buena That was the name given to the tiny bayside settlement back in 1835 , a name taken from the wild mint growing on the sand dunes that surrounded it. And if it hadn't been for the lucky first name of an elegant Spanish noblewoman, that's what the city of San Francisco would still be called today. Our magnificent bay had already worn the name of San Francisco since 1769 -- but though some in Yerba Buena apparently used it as a nickname, it never occurred to its motley population to make "San Francisco" official. In July of 1846 Yerba Buena was just 11 years old, a sleepy hamlet in Mexican territory with just about 200 residents. The place woke up some when Captain John B. Montgomery sailed into the harbour, marched into the center of town and raised the Stars and Stripes. The Mexican alcalde and other officials split town before Montgomery's marines arrived, so -- at least as far as Yerba Buena was concerned -- the annexation of California in the Mexican-American war took place without a fight. Don Mariano Vallejo, Dr. Robert Semple and the Bear Flag connection A couple of weeks earlier up in Sonoma, the rancho of Comandante General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo had been invaded by a ragtag collection of American frontiersman. They were attempting to strike a blow for California's independence from Mexico. Don Vallejo, one of the most powerful and wealthy men in the Mexican territory of Alta California, was arrested -- kidnapped, perhaps -- and transported to Sutter's Fort on the Sacramento River. You'll undoubtedly recognize this as a scene from the infamous " Bear Flag Revolt " -- a terrific story, but we're in grave danger of digressing here. In fact, we mention it only because the route taken by Vallejo's captors led them across some of the General's considerable Mexican land-grant holdings, specifically those around the convergence of the Sacramento River and San Francisco Bay. One of the more civilized members of that Bear Flag group was one Doctor Robert Semple , an energetic, well-educated and nearly seven-foot-tall Kentuckian. Doctor Semple was also a man with vision, and he carefully noted the beauty -- and strategic potential -- of this location. About six months later, once hostilities had settled down a bit, Doctor Semple and his one-time prisoner Don Vallejo struck an agreement to found a new city on that spot -- right on the northern shore of the Carquinez Straits . "Francisca", new metropolis of the West On January 19th, 1847, Vallejo deeded a five-square-mile tract of his lands to Semple. Don Vallejo made one important stipulation to this deal; that the new city be named for his beloved wife: "Doña Francisca Benicia Carrillo." Doctor Semple agreed. The name would honour Señora Vallejo, but also -- and more importantly to the enterprising Semple -- associate itself with the great San Francisco Bay. The city he envisioned as the new metropolis of the West would be dubbed "Francisca". Lt. Bartlett sees the future The agreement was officially recorded in Yerba Buena by the new American alcalde -- Captain Montgomery's second in command, Lieutenant Washington Bartlett. Though Bartlett's position in Yerba Buena was only temporary, he had apparently already fallen under the patriotic influence of his new surroundings. Washington Bartlett, like Semple, realized that names carry symbolic weight. Association with the already well known San Francisco Bay -- and the mission -- would help the upstart "Francisca" attract shipping, commerce, and national renown. Yerba Buena had grown to a population of barely 500 at this point, and there was absolutely nothing that guaranteed its future as the primary city of the West -- or even of the Bay Area. The formation of "Francisca" right across the bay had real potential to eclipse the little town altogether. As one writer tells it, "Alcalde Bartlett went int |
What's capital of The Peoples Democratic Republic of Yemen? | Yemen: Maps, History, Geography, Government, Culture, Facts, Guide & Travel/Holidays/Cities The Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Mosque Attacks as Violence Escalates in Yemen Geography Formerly divided into two nations, the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen and the Yemen Arab Republic, the Republic of Yemen occupies the southwest tip of the Arabian Peninsula on the Red Sea opposite Ethiopia and extends along the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula on the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. Saudi Arabia is to the north and Oman is to the east. The country is about the size of France. A 700-mile (1,130-km) narrow coastal plain in the south gives way to a mountainous region and then a plateau area. History The history of Yemen dates back to the Minaean (1200–650 B.C. ) and Sabaean (750–115 B.C. ) kingdoms. Ancient Yemen (centered around the port of Aden) engaged in the lucrative myrrh and frankincense trade. It was invaded by the Romans (1st century A.D. ) as well as the Ethiopians and Persians (6th century A.D. ). In A.D. 628 it converted to Islam and in the 10th century came under the control of the Rassite dynasty of the Zaidi sect, which remained involved in North Yemeni politics until 1962. The Ottoman Turks nominally occupied the area from 1538 to the decline of their empire in 1918. The northern portion of Yemen was ruled by imams until a pro-Egyptian military coup took place in 1962. The junta proclaimed the Yemen Arab Republic, and after a civil war in which Egypt's Nasser and the USSR supported the revolutionaries and King Saud of Saudi Arabia and King Hussein of Jordan supported the royalists, the royalists were finally defeated in mid-1969. The southern port of Aden, strategically located at the opening of the Red Sea, was colonized by Britain in 1839, and by 1937, with an expansion of its territory, it was known as the Aden Protectorate. In the 1960s the Nationalist Liberation Front (NLF) fought against British rule, which led to the establishment of the People's Republic of Southern Yemen on Nov. 30, 1967. In 1979, under strong Soviet influence, the country became the only Marxist state in the Arab world. The Republic of Yemen was established on May 22, 1990, when pro-Western Yemen and the Marxist Yemen Arab Republic merged after 300 years of separation to form the new nation. The poverty and decline in Soviet economic support in the south was an important incentive for the merger. The new president, Ali Abdullah Saleh, was elected by the parliaments of both countries. |
The Old Aztecs played ollamalitzi what game does it resemble? | Double vision 21 What Shakespeare play Course true love never - IT - 402 View Full Document Double vision 21 What Shakespeare play Course true love never did run smooth Midsummer Nights Dream 22 All my Yesterdays is which actors autobiography Edward G Robinson 23 Which type of full moon follows a harvest moon Hunters Moon 24 Which pop singer was Glad to be Gay Tom Robinson 25 The Wheel Spins Ethel Lina White basis for what Hitchcock film The Lady Vanishes 26 On average it takes 1.5 hours to do what Fully cremate a corpse 27 In Kiplings poem Gunga Din what job had Gunga Din Water Carrier 28 What began in 1877 but banned women until 1884 Wimbledon Tennis 29 Who is the boss of UNCLE Mr Waverley 30 Which cities public transport lost property office is the busiest Tokyo 31 Name only boxer to win a world title who never had a manager Jake La Motta 32 The opera The Tsar Sultan contains what famous musical piece The Flight of the Bumblebee 33 Five tons are mined annually - five tons of what Diamonds 34 In Venezuela lovers use pink what Envelopes - post half price 35 What country in distance is furthest from New Zealand Spain 36 Whose girlfriend had a pet snake called Enid Adolf Hitler 37 What word is in 1200 different languages without changing Amen 38 Whose horse was Black Nell Wild Bill Hickoks 39 Old Honiton Genoese and Mechlin all types of what Lace 40 Name the first teddy bear in space Mishka 1980 Olympic mascot 41 In France who are nicknamed the Kepis blancs Foreign Legion 42 Name Ernest Hemmingway's book dealing with bullfighting Fiesta 43 Which animal pronks Springbok 44 In the Wizard of Oz name the Good Witch of the North Glinda 45 Britain France and who fought the battle of Trafalgar Spain 46 Who's first book was Pebble in the Sky Isaac Asimov 47 Whose original back up group were The Blue Moon Boys Elvis Presley 48 Britannia female embodiment of Britain who is the French Marianne 49 Who wrote the line East is East and West is West Rudyard Kipling 50 Which American city used to be called Yerba Buena San Francisco Page 134 This preview has intentionally blurred sections. Sign up to view the full version. View Full Document 10000 general knowledge questions and answers www.cartiaz.ro No Questions Quiz 67 Answers 51 What's capital of The Peoples Democratic Republic of Yemen Aden 52 Who played Louis Armstrong in 1954 film The Glen Miller Story He played himself 53 The Old Aztecs played ollamalitzi what game does it resemble Basketball 54 In literature who lived at 7 Savile Row Phileas Fogg 55 What is the only Shakespeare play that mentions America The Comedy of Errors (Act III Scene ii) 56 Jan Lodvik Hock changed his name to what Robert Maxwell 57 What is the longest golf course to stage the British Open Carnoustie 7066 yards 58 Atlanta burned in Gone With the Wind was what old film set King Kong it needed clearing 59 What are Unaone, Soxisix and Novenine International phonetic numbers 169 60 If something is caseous what is it like Cheese 61 William Herschel astronomer was a musician what instrument Organ 62 UK snooker players call it doubling what do US pool players say Banking 63 In MASH what was the character Radars full name Walter O'Reilly 64 Whose only novel was The Cardinals Mistress Benito Mussolini 65 This is the end of the preview. Sign up to access the rest of the document. TERM Kenyatta University IT 402 - Spring 2015 1 2 3 4 5 Sampling In Research What is research? According Webster (1985), to researc HYPO.docx |
In literature who lived at 7 Savile Row? | Literature.org - The Online Literature Library Jules Verne Chapter 1 - In Which Phileas Fogg and Passepartout Accept Each Other, the One as Master, the Other As Man Mr. Phileas Fogg lived, in 1872, at No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens, the house in which Sheridan died in 1814. He was one of the most noticeable members of the Reform Club, though he seemed always to avoid attracting attention; an enigmatical personage, about whom little was known, except that he was a polished man of the world. People said that he resembled Byron--at least that his head was Byronic; but he was a bearded, tranquil Byron, who might live on a thousand years without growing old. Certainly an Englishman, it was more doubtful whether Phileas Fogg was a Londoner. He was never seen on 'Change, nor at the Bank, nor in the counting-rooms of the "City"; no ships ever came into London docks of which he was the owner; he had no public employment; he had never been entered at any of the Inns of Court, either at the Temple, or Lincoln's Inn, or Gray's Inn; nor had his voice ever resounded in the Court of Chancery, or in the Exchequer, or the Queen's Bench, or the Ecclesiastical Courts. He certainly was not a manufacturer; nor was he a merchant or a gentleman farmer. His name was strange to the scientific and learned societies, and he never was known to take part in the sage deliberations of the Royal Institution or the London Institution, the Artisan's Association, or the Institution of Arts and Sciences. He belonged, in fact, to none of the numerous societies which swarm in the English capital, from the Harmonic to that of the Entomologists, founded mainly for the purpose of abolishing pernicious insects. Phileas Fogg was a member of the Reform, and that was all. The way in which he got admission to this exclusive club was simple enough. He was recommended by the Barings, with whom he had an open credit. His cheques were regularly paid at sight from his account current, which was always flush. Was Phileas Fogg rich? Undoubtedly. But those who knew him best could not imagine how he had made his fortune, and Mr. Fogg was the last person to whom to apply for the information. He was not lavish, nor, on the contrary, avaricious; for, whenever he knew that money was needed for a noble, useful, or benevolent purpose, he supplied it quietly and sometimes anonymously. He was, in short, the least communicative of men. He talked very little, and seemed all the more mysterious for his taciturn manner. His daily habits were quite open to observation; but whatever he did was so exactly the same thing that he had always done before, that the wits of the curious were fairly puzzled. Had he travelled? It was likely, for no one seemed to know the world more familiarly; there was no spot so secluded that he did not appear to have an intimate acquaintance with it. He often corrected, with a few clear words, the thousand conjectures advanced by members of the club as to lost and unheard-of travellers, pointing out the true probabilities, and seeming as if gifted with a sort of second sight, so often did events justify his predictions. He must have travelled everywhere, at least in the spirit. It was at least certain that Phileas Fogg had not absented himself from London for many years. Those who were honoured by a better acquaintance with him than the rest, declared that nobody could pretend to have ever seen him anywhere else. His sole pastimes were reading the papers and playing whist. He often won at this game, which, as a silent one, harmonised with his nature; but his winnings never went into his purse, being reserved as a fund for his charities. Mr. Fogg played, not to win, but for the sake of playing. The game was in his eyes a contest, a struggle with a difficulty, yet a motionless, unwearying struggle, congenial to his tastes. Phileas Fogg was not known to have either wife or children, which may happen to the most honest people; either relatives or near friends, which is certainly more unusual. He lived alone in his house in Saville Row, whith |
What is the only Shakespeare play that mentions America? | Did Shakespeare Ever Mention America In Any of His Plays? Did Shakespeare Ever Mention America In Any of His Plays? 2010.12.29 | Filed Under: Culture Shakespeare mentioned America once in his plays. In The Comedy of Errors, during a discussion between Antipholus of Syracuse and Dromio of Syracuse, Dromio describes a woman, a rather large woman, who, in his mind, is globe shaped. During the course of the conversation, Antipholus urges Dromio to keep pinpointing geographic locations on her large body. Dromio says he found America “upon her nose all o’er embellished with rubies, carbuncles, sapphires, declining their rich aspect to the hot breath of Spain; who sent whole armadoes of caracks to be ballast at her nose? Ireland didn’t fare so well, or so high up on her anatomy. Antipholus asks, “In what part of her body stands Ireland?” And Dromio responds, “Many, in her buttocks: I found it out by the bogs?” Read More Also, any literature on baseball written in the 1800's does not credit Abner Doubleday with the invention either. But if my... 2016-12-28T23:28:08+00:00 I'm not saying that whoever wrote this did not research this at all but I am saying this explanation of the origins of baseball... 2016-12-28T23:19:30+00:00 IT TOOK ME OVER WINTER BREAK 12 DAYS 3 HOURS 5 MINUTES AND 36 SECONDS. 2016-12-28T02:49:36+00:00 The math here is false. The fundation of how this was worked out is how long it takes to count to 100 in seconds; which is fine... 2016-11-08T22:41:08+00:00 |
Jan Lodvik Hock changed his name to what? | Robert Maxwell - Biography - IMDb Robert Maxwell Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trivia (2) Overview (4) 6' 4" (1.93 m) Mini Bio (1) Robert Maxwell was born on June 10, 1923 in Slatinské Doly, Carpathian Ruthenia, Czechoslovakia as Ján Ludvík Hoch. He was a producer, known for Now and Then (1967), 7 sur 7 (1981) and This Is Your Life (1969). He was married to Elisabeth Meynard. He died on November 5, 1991. Spouse (1) (1945 - 5 November 1991) (his death) (9 children) Trivia (2) UK-based book and newspaper publisher. He bought companies including Pergamon Press (in 1951) and Mirror Group Newspapers (in 1984). Robert Maxwell with his wife Elisabeth Maxwell had 9 children: Michael (1946, died 1967 aged 15), Philip (1948), Ann (1949), Christine (1951), Karine (1954, died 1957), Ian (1956), Kevin (1959) and Ghislaine (1961). Karine died of leukemia aged 3, whilst Michael, his eldest son, died after nearly 7 years in a coma following a car accident in 1961 when he was severely injured, thereafter never regaining consciousness. See also |
If something is caseous what is it like? | Caseous Lymphadentitis (CL) in Goats Caseous Lymphadentitis (CL) in Goats Abscess Before Testing – Right Shoulder One of our Nigerian Dwarf goats, Honey, recently developed an abscess on her shoulder, causing us to worry that it might be CL. Although she’d tested negative for CL prior to coming to Bramblestone; and the herd she came from tested negative, we were afraid that she’d somehow contracted the disease. Our goat herd is closed, so the possibility of contracting CL seemed remote; until I learned deer also carry the disease (so she could have caught it from wild deer) – then I suddenly did a lot of research on CL. What Is It? Caseous Lymphadentitis (CL for short) is a relatively new disease in goats (first diagnosed in the United States in the 1970’s and England in the 1980’s) that causes abscesses in both internal and external lymph nodes. The disease is chronic, has no known cure, and is caused by the bacterium Corynbacterium pseudotuberculosis. It can spread to the lungs and digestive tract from the lymph nodes; and leads to wasting, mastitis, coughing, respiratory, and neurological problems. Transmission The disease is highly contagious, and enters the goat through wounds or mucous membranes. It can take two to six months for an abscess to appear; and the disease is spread when the abscess bursts and another goat contacts the bacteria. Once CL gets into the local soil, it’s extremely difficult to eradicate because it can survive for long periods of time and spread via fencing, forage, clippers, straw, and hay. Symptoms In goats, abscesses generally first appear externally, and are located around the jaw, mouth, neck, shoulder, upper leg, or knee. The abscess lump can be as small as an acorn or large as a tennis ball; but the hair covering the abscess will fall out; the abscess will eventually burst by itself, and spread the disease. The pus from CL abscesses is distinguished by a greenish “cheesy” rather than smooth appearance and odorless nature. Excessive coughing is a symptom sometimes exhibited by goats with internal rather than external abscesses. Diagnosis Although the location of the abscess and greenish – odorless, cheesy pus appearance can be clues indicative of CL, the only way to positively diagnose the disease is with a lab culture. The veterinarian draws a sample of pus from the wound (preferably before the abscess is even close to bursting), and sends it to the lab for evaluation. Treatment Because CL is so contagious, a positive goat can spread the disease from internal abscesses (even if there are no externally open abscesses), and it can pass to humans (although rarely documented); it’s often recommended that any CL positive animal be culled (if the owners wish to maintain CL free herds). As a minimum, any goat with an abscess should be isolated, and the abscess tested for CL. If positive, the abscess should be properly lanced and cleaned before it ruptures to prevent transmission. Depending on the location, it may be best to engage the expert help of a veterinarian before treating the abscess. Once lanced, the goat should be isolated until the abscess is completely healed – typically for at least 30 days. The milk from any goat with an abscess should be pasteurized (as a minimum), and if the abscess is on the udder, the milk should be discarded. Goat kids should be removed from any CL positive doe at birth and raised on colustrum and milk from CL negative does. Prevention The best way to prevent CL is not to bring it in – make sure goats come from CL free herds that can show proof of testing and negative results. Also, any prospective goats should be carefully examined to insure there are no abscesses present. There are also two CL vaccines that can be used extralabel for goats. They’re made by Colorado Serum Company (called Case-Bac and Caseous D-T,) but there have been side effects associated with using them on goats (see the excerpt from Colorado Serum Company on using these vaccines on goats below*). Also, once vaccinated against CL, because the vaccine contains the bacte |
William Herschel astronomer was a musician what instrument? | William Herschel Biography William Herschel Biography By Nola Taylor Redd, Space.com Contributor | September 4, 2012 01:51pm ET MORE Scouring the heavens with his sister, Caroline, Sir William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus and several moons around other gas giants. In the course of his studies of the night sky, he also compiled a catalog of 2,500 celestial objects that is still in use today. But it wasn't until his mid-30s that he began to turn his eyes to the expanse above; he started his professional life as a musician. Astronomer William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus. Credit: Smithsonian Institution A musical beginning Born in Germany as Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel, the astronomer was the son of Anna Ilse Moritzen and Issak Herschel. His father was a military musician, and young William played in the same band in his early years. In 1759, Herschel left Germany for England, where he taught music before becoming an organist. In 1772, William's sister, Caroline, moved to England to live with her brother and train as a singer. During this time, Herschel's interest in astronomy grew significantly. He rented a small telescope, and his desire to own a larger instrument led him to the process of grinding and polishing his own mirrors. Caroline never married, but served as his assistant until Herschel's death. She was the first woman to discover a comet, ultimately finding eight. She also discovered several deep-sky objects and was the first woman to be given a paid scientific position and to receive an honorary membership into the Royal Society. In 1788, at the age of 50, Herschel married the widow Mary Pitt. Their son, John, was born in 1792, and followed in his father's astronomical footsteps. Searching the skies On March 13, 1781, Herschel noticed a small object that, over the course of several nights, was slowly moving across the sky. At first he thought he had found a comet , but further observation revealed that the object was a planet. Herschel lobbied to name the new body 'Georgium Sidus', after King George III, but it was eventually named Uranus after the Greek god of the sky. As a result of his discovery, the monarch knighted Herschel and appointed him to the position of court astronomer. The attached pension allowed him to conclude his musical career and focus his full attention on the skies. When Herschel was subsequently elected a member of the prestigious Royal Society, he received a copy of Charles Messier's "Catalog of Nebulae and Star Clusters," a list of diverse nebulae in the night sky. The catalog piqued his interest, and he began to examine the fuzzy objects. On Oct. 23, 1783, he began a sky survey of his own, standing on a ladder while peering through his telescope and describing the objects he saw to his sister, Caroline. By pointing the stationary telescope at a single strip of the sky, he was able to observe east-west bands over the course of the night. The next night, he would adjust his telescope to a higher or lower point and observe another parallel strip. Eventually, he examined the entire swatch of sky that could be seen over Great Britain. Over 20 years, he observed 2,500 new nebulae and star clusters and recorded them in "The General Catalogue of Nebulae." The catalog was eventually enlarged and renamed the "New General Catalogue," and many non-stellar objects are identified by their NGC numbers. Of the 7,840 nebulae and clusters in the catalog today, 4,630 were discovered by Herschel and his son. In 1789, Herschel finished construction on 40-foot-long (12 meters) telescope, the largest of the day. But the unwieldy instrument came with a number of problems, and Herschel tended to use the smaller, 20-foot (6-meter) telescope. Appearing like a cyclops gazing off into space, Saturn's moon Mimas and its large Herschel Crater are profiled in this view from NASA's Cassini spacecraft taken on Feb. 13, 2010. Credit: NASA/JPL/Space Science Institute Herschel discovered several moons around the gas giants. In 1787, he discovered two moons around Uranus: Titania and Oberon. In 1789, using |
Whose only novel was The Cardinals Mistress? | The Mistress The Mistress Histories, Myths and Interpretations of the ''Other Woman'' By VICTORIA GRIFFIN We have mistresses for our enjoyment, concubines to serve our person, and wives for the bearing of legitimate offspring. Perhaps the first thing to notice about this famous dictum by the orator Demosthenes from the fourth century BC is the obvious one it's written by a man, and it's written in the language of power: `We have'. Not `There are' or `Women are', but `We have'. This, it can be inferred, is what men have done to women, classifying them into particular roles. There is no mention of women outside these roles, of women who exist for some other purpose than that of relating to men. Mistresses are to be enjoyed, concubines are to serve, wives are to bear legitimate offspring. Whether women enjoy any or all of these roles is not mentioned; women's feelings are irrelevant. The second thing to notice is, of course, the actual division or `splitting'. Several twentieth-century writers have commented on this tendency of the image of woman to `split', to become divided into, for instance, virgin and whore, or `angel in the house' (as most notably portrayed by the Victorian poet Coventry Patmore) and `fallen woman'. In this case the split is threefold: mistresses are not wives, wives are not for enjoyment, mistresses and concubines do not provide legitimate offspring, and so on. Perhaps mistresses have a better time than concubines as they are there to do more than `serve'. And perhaps wives have a degree of respect but only as the bearers of legitimate offspring. So one question is: do women fall naturally into these categories, or have they been placed there solely by men? I imagine it's a bit of both: men created the categories, and women slotted themselves into them. It's always hard when considering attitudes in patriarchal society to work out which came first attitudes or patriarchy they have a symbiotic relationship, feeding back and forth. And one can only view life and one's role from within the prevailing system. That system is one where men are in control and have been for centuries, millennia, and it has been argued that one way they have maintained that control is by this `splitting' of women, so that the female becomes less than whole and therefore never equal to the male. Eva Figes is not alone in ascribing this strategy to the fear of women by men, the fear of the oppressed by the oppressors: `... because man has refused to abandon an inch of ground more than necessary, having so much to lose, he has been afraid of the dormant power he has subdued, and recognized woman as profoundly dangerous.' The Oxford English Dictionary definition of `mistress' is: `A woman who illicitly occupies the place of wife'. A search under `mistress' in the British Library's computerised catalogues yields interesting results. Interspersed with books about the mistresses of famous men, or novels about mistresses, are memoirs of a rather raunchier sort (Mistress of the Lash, for instance), alongside instruction manuals written by `mistresses' to their maidservants, and textbooks by biology mistresses. The consequences of ordering some of these books range from having to sit at a special table reserved for readers of pornography, with strict instructions not to leave the book unattended, in order to consult How to find and fascinate a mistress, and survive in spite of it all by Will Harvey (1972), which tells of the importance of simultaneous orgasms and categorises mistresses as Ladybugs or Honeybees, to the discovery that The Cardinal's Mistress is the title of a novel written by one Benito Mussolini, published in 1929. An Internet search yields thousands of entries, nearly all of which seem to be the electronic equivalent of cards placed in phone booths by dominatrixes. The word `mistress', it was suggested on a radio programme recently, carries risqué connotations in a way that the more modern, neutral word `partner' doesn't. `Partner' tends in any case to refer to the other half of a couple, and not us |
Jimmy Doyle died during a title fight in 1947 who was opponent? | Jimmy Doyle died during a title fight in 1947. Who was his opponent? View the step-by-step solution to: Jimmy Doyle died during a title fight in 1947. Who was his opponent? This question was answered on May 21, 2016. View the Answer Jimmy Doyle died during a title fight in 1947. Who was his opponent? estherwriter40 posted a question · May 21, 2016 at 12:19am Top Answer josewriter23 answered the question · May 21, 2016 at 12:19am Other Answers 1 comment "Doyle" made his debut as a professional boxer in 1941 and in 1947 lost to Sugar Ray Robinson by 9th round TKO. After the bout, Doyle went to the hospital, suffering from a severe head injury. Although Doyle was leading, Referee Jackie Davis stopped the bout after Doyle went down for the third time in the 9th round. In 1947, Doyle challenged Sugar Ray Robinson for the World Welterweight Title. Robinson had the advantage in every round except the sixth, when he was staggered twice and hurt. A single left hook from Robinson ended the fight. "That punch knocked Jimmy rigid.... With heels resting against the canvas as if hinged, Doyle's body went down. It struck the floor with a thud, like a rigid mass falling. His head crashed against the padded canvas, and as the referee started the count. Doyle raised his head and rested on his elbows.... The referee counted to ten. Doyle was out." Doyle was taken to St. Vincent's Charity Hospital immediately after the bout, and failed to regain consciousness and died a few hours later. Jimmy Doyle was fighting in Cleveland, since after suffering some heavy knockouts in California that state's boxing commission would not sanction him to fight again.[5] After his death, criminal charges were threatened against Robinson in Cleveland, up to and including manslaughter, though none actually materialized. Robinson's biographer Wil Haygood stated during a September 25, 2010 book festival appearance that Doyle was pushing himself to fight to "buy his mother a house" and after Doyle's death in 1947, Robinson gave the earnings of his next four fights to Doyle's mother, so she could buy that house. Instead of actually buying it, Doyle's mother, a heroin addict, spent the majority of the money on drugs and legal teams to continuously try to sue Robinson for more money." yrakesh May 21, 2016 at 12:21am {[ getNetScore(29643532) ]} |
Dr Deidrich Knickerbocker invented which famous character? | A History of New York : Washington Irving : 9780143105619 A History of New York Paperback US$15.99 US$16.00 You save US$0.01 Free delivery worldwide Add to basket Add to wishlist Description In 1809, New Yorkers were buzzing about a series of classified ads concerning the whereabouts of Dutch historian Diedrich Knickerbocker. They were unaware that Washington Irving had invented the man entirely and placed the ads himself. Knickerbocker's purported manuscript, A History of New York, was Irving's own. Told from Knickerbocker's point of view, A History of New York is a chronicle of New York's fifty years under Dutch rule in the 1600s that plays fast and loose with the facts, to uproarious effect. A History of New York propelled Irving to the heights of literary stardom. show more Product details 127 x 195.58 x 22.86mm | 204.12g Publication date Parodies & Spoofs About Washington Irving Washington Irving (1783 - 1859) was born into a rich New York family, the youngest of eleven children. Young Washington's early education was patchy but he developed an early love for books and writing. As an adult he didn't have to worry about earning a living and after practising law for a few years he began to write for newspapers and magazines. His first book, Knickerbocker's History of New York (1809), was the first American humorous book which was also literature. It was a great success but Irving continued to be only a part-time writer. In 1815 he moved to London to manage the British end of the family business and stayed for seventeen years. When the family business collapsed in 1817, He had to make a living for the first time. The immediate result was The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent which contained his two most famous fantasy stories, Rip van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. These classic stories have kept Washington Irving's name alive. He is often called 'the father of American literature' because of the charm and style of his writing and because he was always breaking new ground. show more Follow us |
In the siege of Mafeking who led the defenders? | The Siege of Mafeking: The Second Boer War - WorldAtlas.com Society The Siege of Mafeking: The Second Boer War This battle made many British and local citizens into "heroes" to their allies in their conflict with the Boer settlers. Boer soldiers fighting from the trenches during the battle in Mafeking. 5. Background The Siege of Mafeking was an engagement of the Second Boer War fought around the town of Mafeking, close to the border between then British South Africa and the then Boer Republic of Transvaal. The siege started on October 13, 1899, and lasted until May 17, 1900, when the town was relieved by British reinforcements. The objective of the Boers’ assault was to capture the important border town of Mafeking, which was a major railway hub between the cities of Kimberley and Bulawayo. By doing so, they hoped to upset prospective British attacks into the Transvaal Republic, while at the same time better positioning themselves to threaten the British Cape Colony itself. 4. Makeup Commanding the British forces was Colonel Robert Baden-Powell, whose forces were made up of 500 men from the Protectorate Regiment, 300 men from the Bechuanaland Rifles and Cape Police, and 300 of Mafeking's citizens who could bear arms. Unusual for the time, he also armed 300 African men and organized them into a 'Black Watch'. Boys aged between 12 and 15 served as messengers and orderlies in the Cadet Corps to help release additional men to fight, which brought the total force of the garrison close to 2,000 men. The besiegers were led by General Piet Cronje, and counted more than 8,000 men organized in the traditional Boer commando fashion, with men from the same town grouped into a single unit. Both sides were armed with the most modern bolt-action rifles, like the 1898 Mauser for the Boers and the Lee-Enfield on the British side. The British made the most out of their technological superiority by deploying several Maxim machine guns through their trenches that inflicted considerable casualties on the Boer attackers. Both sides employed heavy artillery to shell the opponents' lines, and the British resourcefulness led them to adapt a railroad car as an armored personal carrier with which they successfully attacked the Boer camp. 3. Description The mostly flat terrain around Mafeking offered the defenders a clear line of fire and lacked the higher ground nearby that would have boosted a Boer attack. General Powel chose to fortify the town by building several lines of trenches and setting up forts at regular intervals. With such a heavy concentration of defenses, General Piet Cronje decided to starve out the town instead of taking it by assault. Engagements through the siege were mostly limited to the occasional sniper killing a careless sentry, or an artillery bombardment intended to break the morale of the enemy. 2. Outcome With the British relief force, commanded by Colonel Bryan Mahon, amassing in Kimberley, the Boers decided to launch an all-out attack on May 12th that was beaten back after heavy fighting. Five days later Mahon arrived at Mafeking and lifted the siege. The British lost 212 dead, and over 600 wounded. The Boers paid a heavier price with more than 2,000 men killed, wounded, or missing. 1. Significance The siege of Mafeking was celebrated through the whole British Empire and the news of its relief brought hopes that the war could end soon. To the British, Mafeking demonstrated the power of the Empire even in the most remote corners of Africa, and its staunch resistance became a symbol of British courage and determination through the war and beyond. With Mafeking secured, and the Boer army besieging it scattered, the door was opened for the British invasion of the Transvaal that would result in the defeat and annexation of the Boer Republic into the British Empire. Though the war would last for two more years, Mafeking's resistance deprived the Boers from gaining a footstep from where to threaten Cape Colony, and so hastened the Boer defeat. The relief would be celebrated for years to come, both throughout the colony and b |
Beethoven's fifth piano concerto is nicknamed what? | Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 5 ("Emperor") - Utah Symphony Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 5 ("Emperor") Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827): Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 73 Background Is there another piano concerto so frequently performed or widely accepted as a symbol of the form's possibilities? Listeners who would never think of poring over varying interpretations of other works remember their "first Emperor" and argue over comparative interpretations. The sheer inventiveness and beauty of Mozart's last and greatest piano concertos, composed from 1784 through 1786, had left Beethoven wondering how he could possibly advance the form. (Both men were pianists.) The Emperor Concerto, completed 25 years later, provides an emphatic answer. Its beauty lies not so much in the originality of its relatively few melodies, but in the poetic grandeur and depth of their development. Mozart's uncanny mastery had pushed piano concertos from the salon to the concert hall; Beethoven gave them a breadth of scale and an engagement with ideas that have remained benchmarks through the Romantic and Modern eras. So who is the concerto's "emperor"? As author Andrew Schartmann notes in his Myth and Misinterpretation in Beethoven's Emperor Concerto, it is clear that listeners had Napoleon in mind when the Fifth became associated with that highly charged word. But whether this nickname is appropriate is another matter. "There is no question that the popular title originated from extra-musical associations not sanctioned by the composer," says Schartmann, who calls the term misleading. "It can only be hoped that performer[s] do not base their interpretations on these unfounded anecdotes." Perhaps. But the anecdotes are inescapable, and there are good reasons why they seem tied to the notion of the common man versus an imperial ideal. Beethoven was deeply concerned with the philosophical ideas of the Enlightenment, and most particularly with the dilemma of the individual's right to be free versus society's need to be governed. Beethoven was among the many thinkers who first believed that as liberator of Europe from monarchies, Napoleon was a champion of human freedom who betrayed this noble cause by arrogating the power and privileges of monarchy to himself. The composer famously intended to dedicate his Eroica symphony — which, like the Emperor Concerto, bears a key of E flat — to Napoleon, but furiously "undedicated" it in manuscript. There are also good reasons why the concerto form is especially well suited to Beethoven's philosophical concerns. Its most basic formal constraint — the one (soloist) versus the many (orchestra) — provides an ideal framework for exploring the individual's relationship with society. As with his symphonies, Beethoven's piano concertos pushed the scope and heft of the form as he worked his way through musical ideas. Beethoven greatly admired Mozart's piano concertos, with their constant sense of spontaneity and delight, but did not pursue these qualities in his own concertos. Instead, they get progressively weightier, until in the fifth we hear some of the noblest music ever written. For all its beauty, "delight" is not the prevailing effect; as we listen, we have the impression that all of human dignity is at stake. Playing the Emperor Concerto is almost mandatory for most top-flight pianists, regardless of specialty; for fans, deciding one's preferences in the Emperor Concerto goes beyond an evening's interpretation, to larger questions of performance style and esthetic philosophy. Friendly debates over these matters have led to fistfights and worse. In recent decades we can trace these passions back to the friendly rivalry between Arthur Rubinstein and Vladimir Horowitz, brilliant pianists whose long and influential careers represented polar opposites in playing style. Rubenstein, one of the 20th century's greatest interpreters of Chopin, waited until quite late in his career to tackle the Emperor Concerto, astonishing his admirers when he recorded it. His approach is characteristica |
What did Aristotle claim as the most delicate of table meats? | Socrates | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy Z Socrates (469—399 B.C.E.) Socrates is one of the few individuals whom one could say has so-shaped the cultural and intellectual development of the world that, without him, history would be profoundly different. He is best known for his association with the Socratic method of question and answer, his claim that he was ignorant (or aware of his own absence of knowledge), and his claim that the unexamined life is not worth living, for human beings. He was the inspiration for Plato, the thinker widely held to be the founder of the Western philosophical tradition. Plato in turn served as the teacher of Aristotle, thus establishing the famous triad of ancient philosophers: Socrates, Plato , and Aristotle . Unlike other philosophers of his time and ours, Socrates never wrote anything down but was committed to living simply and to interrogating the everyday views and popular opinions of those in his home city of Athens. At the age of 70, he was put to death at the hands of his fellow citizens on charges of impiety and corruption of the youth. His trial, along with the social and political context in which occurred, has warranted as much treatment from historians and classicists as his arguments and methods have from philosophers. This article gives an overview of Socrates: who he was, what he thought, and his purported method. It is both historical and philosophical. At the same time, it contains reflections on the difficult nature of knowing anything about a person who never committed any of his ideas to the written word. Much of what is known about Socrates comes to us from Plato, although Socrates appears in the works of other ancient writers as well as those who follow Plato in the history of philosophy. This article recognizes that finding the original Socrates may be impossible, but it attempts to achieve a close approximation. Table of Contents 1. Biography: Who was Socrates? a. The Historical Socrates i. Birth and Early Life Socrates was born in Athens in the year 469 B.C.E. to Sophroniscus, a stonemason, and Phaenarete, a midwife. His family was not extremely poor, but they were by no means wealthy, and Socrates could not claim that he was of noble birth like Plato. He grew up in the political deme or district of Alopece, and when he turned 18, began to perform the typical political duties required of Athenian males. These included compulsory military service and membership in the Assembly, the governing body responsible for determining military strategy and legislation. In a culture that worshipped male beauty, Socrates had the misfortune of being born incredibly ugly. Many of our ancient sources attest to his rather awkward physical appearance, and Plato more than once makes reference to it (Theaetetus 143e, Symposium, 215a-c; also Xenophon Symposium 4.19, 5.5-7 and Aristophanes Clouds 362). Socrates was exophthalmic, meaning that his eyes bulged out of his head and were not straight but focused sideways. He had a snub nose, which made him resemble a pig, and many sources depict him with a potbelly. Socrates did little to help his odd appearance, frequently wearing the same cloak and sandals throughout both the day and the evening. Plato’s Symposium (174a) offers us one of the few accounts of his caring for his appearance. As a young man Socrates was given an education appropriate for a person of his station. By the middle of the 5th century B.C.E., all Athenian males were taught to read and write. Sophroniscus, however, also took pains to give his son an advanced cultural education in poetry, music, and athletics. In both Plato and Xenophon, we find a Socrates that is well versed in poetry, talented at music, and quite at-home in the gymnasium. In accordance with Athenian custom, his father also taught him a trade, though Socrates did not labor at it on a daily basis. Rather, he spent his days in the agora (the Athenian marketplace), asking questions of those who would speak with him. While he was poor, he quick |
Which annual world championship is held at Coxheath Kent? | Kent World Custard Pie Championship Kent World Custard Pie Championship Coxheath, Kent outisde the Village Hall When: A Summer Sunday, usually in May or June Time: From noon For over 40 years the villagers of Coxheath in Kent have organised an annual custard-pie throwing competition, though sometimes the event has been held at alternative venues. Teams of four stand 8 feet apart and hurl their pies at the opposition in heats, with points awarded for accuracy of aim and deducted for misses. The judges also award extra points for technique and costumes. Real custard isn’t the right consistency and the stickier substitute used is a secret formula so don’t eat it just in case… Helpful Hints The date and location of this event are a little variable, though Coxheath is recognised as the home of custard pie throwing. It’s often held in May or June but because of all the Jubilee and Olympics related events, in 2012 it was held on Saturday 22nd September at the Stile Bridge Pub on Staplehurst Road in Marden and celebrity duo Rory McGrath and Will Mellor took part. In 2017 it will be on Saturday 3rd June. Click here for the event website: http://www.worldcustardpiechampionship.co.uk/ Click here to find out more : https://www.facebook.com/worldcustardpiechampionship/ |
In which film did Cliff Richard sing Living Doll in 1959? | Cliff Richard - IMDb IMDb Cliff Richard burst onto the rock'n'roll world in 1958 with his hit single Move It. He was then known as Britain's answer to Elvis Presley . His first film was Serious Charge (1959) followed by Expresso Bongo (1959), Wonderful to Be Young! (1961) and Summer Holiday (1963). Wonderful to Be Young! (1961) and Summer Holiday (1963) were both massive ... See full bio » Born: a list of 87 people created 16 Dec 2010 a list of 21 people created 08 May 2013 a list of 38 people created 21 Nov 2013 a list of 73 people created 3 months ago a list of 25 people created 1 week ago Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Cliff Richard's work have you seen? User Polls Top of the Pops Himself / Himself - Guest Co-Presenter (1964-2006) 2016 Who's Doing the Dishes? (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Gemma Bissix (2016) ... (performer: "Devil Woman" - uncredited) 2015 Goedenavond, Dames en Heren (TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes) - De jubileumshow (2015) ... (performer: "Living Doll" - uncredited) - Diep in mijn hart (2015) ... (performer: "The Next Time" - uncredited) 2014 Northern Soul (performer: "The Young Ones") 2012 Pop Charts Britannia: 60 Years of the Top 10 (TV Movie documentary) (performer: "The Young Ones") 2012 The Hour (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Episode #2.1 (2012) ... (performer: "Move It" - uncredited) 2012 Love Me Do: The Beatles '62 (TV Movie documentary) (performer: "The Young Ones") 2012 The Diamond Jubilee Concert (TV Special) (performer: "Dynamite", "The Young Ones", "Devil Woman", "We Don't Talk (Anymore)", "Wired For Sound", "The Millennium Prayer", "Congratulations") - Televisió i publicitat (2012) ... (performer: "Congratulations") 2011 Britain's Favourite Christmas Songs (TV Movie documentary) (performer: "Little Town", "Saviour's Day", "Mistletoe and Wine", "The Millennium Prayer") 2010 Grown Ups (performer: "Devil Woman") 1985-2010 EastEnders (TV Series) (performer - 5 episodes) - Episode dated 25 December 1996 (1996) ... (performer: "Saviour's Day" - uncredited) - Episode #1.68 (1985) ... (performer: "She's So Beautiful" - uncredited) - Episode #1.44 (1985) ... (performer: "Devil Woman" - uncredited) 2009 50 años de (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Eurovisión (2009) ... (performer: "Congratulations") 2009 Electric Dreams (TV Mini-Series) (performer - 1 episode) - The 1980s (2009) ... (performer: "Wired For Sound") 2009 Doctor Who (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Planet of the Dead (2009) ... (performer: "Summer Holiday " - uncredited) 2008 Banda sonora (TV Series) (performer - 3 episodes) - Episode #4.6 (2008) ... (performer: "The Young Ones") - Episode #3.10 (2008) ... (performer: "Congratulations") 2008 New Tricks (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - A Face for Radio (2008) ... (performer: "Wired for Sound" - uncredited) 2006 Losing Gemma (TV Series) (performer: "Living Doll") 2002 Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace (TV Movie documentary) (performer: "Living Doll", "Move It", "Good Vibrations") 2001 Stars 2001 - Die Aids-Gala (TV Special documentary) (performer: "Over the Rainbow", "Wonderful World") 2001 Lindenstraße (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Glück im Unglück (2001) ... (performer: "Sag 'No' zu ihm" - uncredited) 1998 A Song for Eurotrash (TV Movie documentary) (performer: "Congratulations") Tohuwabohu (TV Series) (performer - 6 episodes, 1993 - 1998) (writer - 2 episodes, 1995 - 1997) - Episode #8.33 (1980) ... (performer: "Suddenly") 1980 Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights (TV Special) (performer: "Oh Boy!", "Suddenly", "Heartache Tonight") 1978 Nunzio (performer: "Don't Turn The Light Out") 1974 It's Cliff Richard (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Episode #4.6 (1974) ... (performer: "I'm Leaving It All Up To You", "Pigeon", "All I Have To Do Is Dream", "Proud Mary") 1973 Take Me High (performer: "It's Only Money", "Midnight Blue", "Winning", "The Anti-Brotherhood Of Man", "Why?", "Life", "The Game", "Brumburger Duet", "Driving", "Take Me High", "Join the Band", "The |
Musical terms - what does De Capo mean on a score? | Da capo - definition of da capo by The Free Dictionary Da capo - definition of da capo by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/da+capo From the beginning. Used as a direction to repeat a passage. [Italian : da, from + capo, head.] da capo (Classical Music) music to be repeated (in whole or part) from the beginning Abbreviation: DC [C18: from Italian, literally: from the head] da ca•po repeated from the beginning (used as a musical direction). [1715–25; < Italian: literally, from the head] da capo 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: right References in classic literature ? Hereupon a glorious shouting, a rapping, a jingling, a clattering, and a shouting, with plentiful da capo, pleasanter than a strain of sublimest music in the ears that receive such a tribute for the first time. View in context I realised why my colleagues had referred to Da Capo as a bargain lunch spot, with two courses for PS9. A hidden gem offers a real taste of the Med; Taste Test Tina Miles bags a bargain lunchtime treat at Da Capo The title for the volume Da capo, borrowed from the idiom of music, reflects, then, both the repetition inherent in the medium as Tardieu insists with respect to language, and the repetition inherent in a signatory style expressed in texts whose chronology ranges from the 1920s to the present day. |
Of what did the poet John Milton die? | John Milton | Poetry Foundation Poetry Foundation http://www.dartmouth.edu/~milton John Milton’s career as a writer of prose and poetry spans three distinct eras: Stuart England; the Civil War (1642-1648) and Interregnum, including the Commonwealth (1649-1653) and Protectorate (1654-1660); and the Restoration. When Elizabeth I, the so-called Virgin Queen and the last of the Tudors, died, James VI, King of Scots, was enthroned as Britain’s king. Titled James I, he inaugurated the House of Stuart. His son and successor, Charles I, continued as monarch until he lost the Civil War to the Parliamentarians, was tried on charges of high treason, and was beheaded on 30 January 1649. For eleven years thereafter England was governed by the military commander and later Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell, who was succeeded by his son, Richard. By 1660 the people, no longer supportive of the Protectorate, welcomed the Restoration, the return of the House of Stuart in the person of Charles II, son of the late king. Milton’s chief polemical prose was written in the decades of the 1640s and 1650s, during the strife between the Church of England and various reformist groups such as the Puritans and between the monarch and Parliament. Designated the antiepiscopal or antiprelatical tracts and the antimonarchical or political tracts, these works advocate a freedom of conscience and a high degree of civil liberty for humankind against the various forms of tyranny and oppression, both ecclesiastical and governmental. In line with his libertarian outlook, Milton wrote Areopagitica (1644), often cited as one of the most compelling arguments on the freedom of the press. In March 1649 Milton was appointed secretary for foreign tongues to the Council of State. In that capacity his service to the government, chiefly in the field of foreign policy, is documented by official correspondence, the Letters of State, first published in 1694. In that capacity, moreover, he was a vigorous defender of Cromwell’s government. One of his assignments was to counteract the erosion of public support of the Commonwealth, a situation caused by the publication of the Eikon Basilike (1649) or King’s Book, which had widespread distribution after Charles I’s execution. Believed to have been written by the king himself—though composed chiefly by an episcopal divine, Dr. John Gauden, who later became a bishop—the work sought to win public sympathy by creating the image of the monarch as a martyred saint. Eikonoklastes (1649), or Imagebreaker, is Milton’s refutation, a personal attack on Charles I which likened him to William Shakespeare ‘s duke of Gloucester (afterward Richard III), a consummate hypocrite. As a result Milton entered into controversy with Claude de Saumaise, a French scholar residing in Holland and the polemicist who wrote on behalf of Charles I’s son in exile in France. The symptoms of failing eyesight did not deter Milton , who from an early age read by candlelight until midnight or later, even while experiencing severe headaches. By 1652 he was totally blind. The exact cause is unknown. Up to the Restoration he continued to write in defense of the Protectorate. After Charles II was crowned Milton was dismissed from governmental service, apprehended, and imprisoned. Payment of fines and the intercession of friends and family, including Andrew Marvell , Sir William Davenant, and perhaps Christopher Milton, his younger brother and a Royalist lawyer, brought about Milton’s release. In the troubled period at and after the Restoration he was forced to depart his home which he had occupied for eight years in Petty-France, Westminster. He took up residence elsewhere, including the house of a friend in Bartholomew Close; eventually, he settled in a home at Artillery Walk toward Bunhill Fields. On or about 8 November 1674, when he was almost sixty-six years old, Milton died of complications from gout. While Milton’s impact as a prose writer was profound, of equal or greater importance is his poetry. He referred to his prose works as the achievements of his “left hand |
The musical instrument piccolo means what in Italian? | Piccolo - definition of piccolo by The Free Dictionary Piccolo - definition of piccolo by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/piccolo n. pl. pic·co·los A small flute pitched an octave above a regular flute. [French, from Italian, short for (flauto) piccolo, small (flute); see piccolo2.] pic′co·lo′ist n. pic·co·lo 2 (pĭk′ə-lō′) adj. Of, relating to, or being a musical instrument considerably smaller than the usual size: a piccolo trumpet; a piccolo concertina. [Italian piccolo, small; probably akin to Italian piccino, Portuguese pequeno, and Spanish pequeño.] piccolo (ˈpɪkəˌləʊ) n, pl -los (Instruments) a woodwind instrument, the smallest member of the flute family, lying an octave above that of the flute. See flute 1 [C19: from Italian: small; compare English petty, French petit] pic•co•lo a small flute sounding an octave higher than the ordinary flute. [1855–60; < Italian: literally, small] pic′co•lo`ist, n. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: 1. piccolo - a small flute; pitched an octave above the standard flute flute , transverse flute - a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown Translations [ˈpɪkələʊ] N (piccolos (pl)) → flautín m, píccolo m piccolo [ˈpɪkələʊ] n (-s (pl)) (Mus) → ottavino piccolo (ˈpikələu) – plural ˈpiccolos – noun a kind of small, high-pitched flute. He plays the piccolo. pikkolo ناي أو فْلوت صَغير пиколо flautim pikola die Pikkoloflöte piccolofløjte πίκολο flautín pikoloflööt سازی شبیه به فلوت pikkolohuilu piccolo חֲלִילוֹן एक प्रकार की बांसुरी pikolo (instrument) pikoló suling pikkólóflauta ottavino ピッコロ 피콜로 pikola pikolo (flauta) pikolo piccolo pikkolofløyte pikolo يوه وړه شپيلى چې تيره غږلري او رواجي شپيلوته يې غږاته پردې لوړدي اوچتول، ټولول، غوره كول، په كښې ( كلنګ ) كنل flautim piculină пикколо pikola pikolo pikolo pickolaflöjt ขลุ่ยสั้นชนิดหนึ่ง küçük flüt, pikolo 短笛 пікколо, мала флейта ايک قسم کي بانسري sáo kim 短笛 |
In what country could you spend a tugrik? | Mongolia travel guide - Wikitravel Understand[ edit ] With only 1.7 people per km², Mongolia has the lowest population density among all independent countries in the world, and it is this vast and majestic emptiness that is the country's enduring appeal, bringing the traveller, as it does, into a close communion with nature and its nomadic inhabitants. Mongolia is entirely landlocked, between China and Russia . For several letters, the ISO 9 standard transliteration of Cyrillic is not widely used and there is no consensus either in Mongolia nor in Wikitravel. Specially, the same Cyrillic letter "х" is transliterated "h" or "kh", the letter "ө" is transliterated "ô", "ö", "o" or "u", but Latin "o" is also the transliteration of the Cyrillic "о", and Latin "u" is also the transliteration of Cyrillic "у" and "ү" (the latter should be transliterated "ù" according to ISO 9, but this is rarely done). So, if you can't find a name as you wrote it, try other spellings. See also: Mongolian phrasebook Climate[ edit ] Mongolia's nickname is the "Land of Blue Skies," and with good reason: there are said to be about 250 sunny days throughout each year, so you will need good UV protection. During winter, protect your eyes, and during summer, protect your skin. The weather is bitterly cold during the winter, dropping down to -40º in some parts. With many types of terrain--from desert to verdant mountains--the weather during the summer varies from region to region, but is generally hot. Outside of the Gobi desert, this time of year is marked with many rains in some areas, and it can become quite cool at night. The ideal Mongolia travel season starts in May and hits its highest peak in July, during the Naadam holiday, and in August when the weather is most favourable for travelling. This is the best time if you like the culture and can bear the crowds of other tourists. It is not a good time if you want to get away from your busy lifestyle because you will experience traffic, busy schedules, waiting in lines, etc. September is also a very good time to visit, and October is not too late to travel to Mongolia. It is still warm during the days but a bit chilly during the nights. In the autumn, Mongolia is not very crowded, and this is time for late-comers and last-minute, unplanned trips. You will get to sightsee, enjoy the culture, and taste mare's milk, a bitter and at first somewhat unpleasant drink, throughout the country. For visitors not afraid of cold or fermented mare's milk, travelling to Mongolia from November till the Lunar New Year is still an option. Winter tourism is a developing area of the Mongolian tourism industry. The most rewarding experience will be visiting the nomads, as this is the time when you will experience their culture first-hand during "Tsagaan Sar" or the traditional (Lunar) New Year celebration. Travellers will have the opportunity to watch lots of cultural activities: singing, dancing, wrestling, and winter horse racing. History[ edit ] History of ancient Mongolia dates back to third century BC when the Xiongnu came to power among many other nomadic tribes. Due to illiteracy and nomadic lifestyle, little was recorded by Huns of themselves. They first appear in recorded Chinese history as "Barbarians" against whom the walls were built. Those walls later became known as the Great Wall of China. There have been several Empires in Mongolia after the Hun Nu. For example, the A Tureg Empire around 650AD, with its capital approximately 110km north of Har Horin (Kharkhorum). There was also the Uighur Empire, with its capital Har Bulgas (Khar Bulgas or Xar Bulgas) near Har Horin. The Khitans who controlled North China around 1000AD as the Liao Dynasty had an administrative center (Har Bukh) 120km to the northeast. The Government of Turkey has been promoting some Turkish Empire monuments and there is a museum full of artifacts at the Bilge Khaan site. The struggle for mere existence and power over other tribes kept going until the time of Genghis Khan. Chinggis Khan, as he is known in Mongolia, came to pow |
Pernell Roberts played which character in a TV western series? | Pernell Roberts, 'Bonanza' and 'Trapper John' star, dies - CNN.com Pernell Roberts, 'Bonanza' and 'Trapper John' star, dies By Alan Duke, CNN Pernell Roberts, standing at center, co-starred in "Bonanza" with Dan Blocker, left, Lorne Greene, right, and Michael Landon. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Roberts, 81, died at his California home, his lawyer says Roberts played Adam Cartwright, eldest of "Bonanza" brothers Roberts was civil rights advocate, marched with Martin Luther King, family says He's known to younger viewers as post-M*A*S*H Dr. "Trapper" John McIntyre RELATED TOPICS Television Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- Actor Pernell Roberts, who played the eldest Cartwright brother in TV's "Bonanza," died at his Malibu, California, home Sunday at 81, his lawyer said. Younger TV viewers may remember Roberts from the lead role in "Trapper John, M.D.," a medical drama that aired on CBS for seven years, ending in 1986. Roberts, a native of Waycross, Georgia, spent much of his adult life "pursuing his dream of equality for all," according to a family statement released by his lawyer, Richard Stone. Roberts spent the first decade of his acting career on stage -- including Broadway -- before he moved to Hollywood to act in movies. His first film was "Desire Under the Elms," starring Sophia Loren and Burl Ives. In 1959, he landed the role of Adam Cartwright, the handsome and smart son of rancher Ben Cartwright (Lorne Greene) in the new western series "Bonanza." His character was serious and introspective, in contrast to younger half-brothers Hoss (Dan Blocker) and Little Joe (Michael Landon). The move to a television series "was a difficult transition," the family statement said. "Accustomed to freely moving from part to part, now being in a wildly popular show, without costume changes, about three grown men living at home with their father, he found did not hold much creative interest for him," it said. Roberts walked alongside the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in the historic 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery in Alabama, the family said. "On the set of 'Bonanza,' he protested the use of all white crews and guest stars, finding some support but never enough to satisfy his sense of outrage," the statement said. Roberts left the popular western after the end of the sixth season in 1965, although "Bonanza" stayed in production for another eight years. While the show's storyline kept open the possibility of his return to the Ponderosa ranch, Roberts never did. He never gained much of a foothold in film, but stage acting kept Roberts busy for more than a decade. He also guest starred in more than 60 TV series. His role of Dr. "Trapper" John McIntyre, starting in 1979, was a spin-off of a character from the hit TV comedy "M*A*S*H." Roberts played the balding physician working in a San Francisco hospital nearly three decades after he returned from the Korean War. His last regular TV job was in 1991 when he was host of the short-lived ABC police anthology "FBI: The Untold Stories." Roberts was married four times. His only son, Chris, was killed in a motorcycle crash in 1989. His fourth wife, Eleanor Criswill, was by his side when he died Sunday, the family said. CNN's Brittany Kaplan contributed to this report. Share this on: |
Which orchestral instrument can play the highest note? | lowest and highest-pitched instruments in the orchestra lowest and highest-pitched instruments in the orchestra « on: February 09, 2008, 12:59:34 PM » Assuming there is no organ or piano, what are the highest and lowest-pitched instruments in the orchestra? Can the contrabasoon play lower than the double bass? The tuba? Can a violin produce a higher-pitched note than a piccolo? Logged « Reply #1 on: February 09, 2008, 06:44:08 PM » Lowest is tuba while piccolo is highest. Logged Quote from: XB-70 Valkyrie on February 09, 2008, 12:59:34 PM Assuming there is no organ or piano, what are the highest and lowest-pitched instruments in the orchestra? Generally speaking, they are the piccolo (highest note is the highest C on the piano, although it requires a skilled player to comfortably play the notes in the top half or so of the highest octave) and the contrabassoon (which can comfortably reach the lowest Bb on the piano, and some instruments with a low A extension can even reach the lowest note on the piano. This makes the Bb impossible to play though, and while low A's can be found for bassoon in plenty of late-romantic music, the contrabassoon's low A an octave lower is very rarely written). However, do bear in mind the following: Quote Can a violin produce a higher-pitched note than a piccolo? With harmonics, it is possible for a violin to reach the highest C on the piano and even higher but these notes can only be produced somewhat reliably by the most advanced players and would require an incredible amount of effort to produce above C or so. I definitely know that the original cadenza for Ligeti's Violin Concerto (written in collaboration with the work's dedicatee Saschko Gawriloff) reaches a high E above the highest note of the piano and there are probably some contemporary pieces that go even higher. However, these ridiculously high notes are definitely not in the "standard range" and you will not find much music at all that requires a violinist to play this high, except in some contemporary pieces. Also, you would never find anything this high being written for an entire violin section in the orchestra, because it would be too difficult to get a stable sound from that many players. Quote Can the contrabassoon play lower than the double bass? The tuba? Yes, the contrabassoon can reach the lowest Bb on the piano, whereas the double bass can only go down to a low E, or with a C extension a low C. The tuba's lowest "standard range" note is a low E, but some tubas are able to go down even further to as low as the lowest Bb on the piano and maybe even further. I'm fairly sure though that only a contrabass tuba can go down this low, and any lower notes will be ugly unstable pedal tones. « Last Edit: February 09, 2008, 08:54:22 PM by Symphonien » Logged « Reply #7 on: February 12, 2008, 04:27:15 PM » All right, time for a monkey wrench in this discussion. The ranges of instruments are actually pretty flexible. Strings can be retuned; brass players can use the seldom-used 1st (fundamental) harmonic/overtone which is usually not considered part of the normal range; and other factors may be involved. The upper ranges, especially, are theoretically unlimited; in practice they are limited only by the players' strength and/or skill. Strings: I've heard many five-stringed basses on which the lowest string is tuned to a low B or even a low A (the lowest note on the piano). The upper ranges are not hard to produce--any competent violinist can go well above the piano's highest C with no unusual effort--but they are hard to control. Imagine a violin section trying to play in tune at those Himalayan heights! Woodwinds: The low ends of woodwind ranges are pretty well fixed by physical laws; you can't go lower than to play with all holes covered. (I have seen bassoonists put a roll of paper or plastic in the end of their horns to play a low A, but then they lose their low Bb.) But the upper range is limited only by the pressure a player's lungs and lips can put on the reed or hole. On the oboe I can play up to a high G four lines ab |
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In literature who married Mary Morstan? | Watson's Wives (Presented at the annual Dayton ACD symposium, March 9, 2002) The ladies love Dr. Watson. He has that "shy but rugged" thing going for him. He was war service and suffering in his past, yet he still stumbles over his words when left alone with a dainty young governness like Mary Morstan. He is a trusting, caring, and often unappreciated friend to Sherlock Holmes for at least three decades. He is very verbal, as is evidenced in his writings, and he has a keen eye for fashion, as also evidenced in his writings. The ladies have many reasons to love Dr. Watson, and Watson, like all men, has many reasons to love the ladies. And despite the occasional rumor to the contrary, he does love them, as he testifies in his report of "an experience of women which extends over many nations and three separate continents." Just how much he was "experiencing" this multinational group is anyones guess, but that statement alone shows that Watson at least appreciated them and remembered them. The ladies love Dr. Watson. Watson loves the ladies. So why dont the two get along? There are those naïve fans of Dr. Watson among us who will try to tell you that Watson got along fine with women. Theyll tell you that he was only married once, to Miss Mary Morstan, and that was it. Another good monogamous role model for our children, and another satisfied customer at the trough of marital bliss. But as much as we wish happiness for the good doctor, the evidence points in an entirely different direction. In one tale, his fiancee is an orphan. In another tale, his wife is visiting her mother. One month, Watson is off living the married life, the next month, hes back living with Holmes on Baker Street, over and over again. Can you imagine what would happen if a celebrity like Watson tried to slip such things past todays gossip newspapers like The National Enquirer? Dr. Watsons picture would be plastered across the cover of every paper in the supermarket checkout lane. Once one begins to truly dig into Watsons role as a husband, one inevitably has to wonder, "Just how many times has this guy been married?" Not quite as proud of this aspect of his relationships with women as he was the number of continents hed been with them on, Dr. Watson kept the exact figure well hidden. A vague reference to a date here, the odd marital mention there . . . and the lack of names! If you search the entire Canon, you will never find a mention of any wife by name in any story. Sure, he announces his engagement to Mary Morstan, but do we ever hear the name "Mary" again during any period in which he is married? Not at all. And Watson wasnt the only one covering up his love life. The doctors Literary Agent kept certain documents suppressed that not only reveal a previously unknown first wife for Watson, but also give us the key to the entire Watsonian matrimonial phenomenon. Those documents, recently brought to light by the Baker Street Irregulars, hint at Watsonian secrets that Sherlockians are only now beginning to explore. But before we proceed with our look at the wives of Watson, beginning with that newly revealed first wife, theres a small disclaimer I have to make. There are two components to any serious effort to track Watsons married life. The first component is the chronological study of the good doctors writings a detailed analysis of when each of his tales of Sherlock Holmes actually took place. The second component of tracking Watsons wives is, quite obviously, the identification of those wives. Many Sherlockian chronologists like to cheat a bit when it comes to these two components, and pretend they know the answer to part two before even approaching part one. Mary Morstan was Watsons only wife, they say, and then they use the idea of a single Watsonian marriage to figure out the sequence of the stories. But our friend Sherlock Holmes had a phrase to describe such faulty logic he called it "theorizing b |
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Who founded ASH ( Action on Smoking and Health ) in 1971? | About ASH – Action on Smoking and Health Home / About ASH About ASH Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) was established in 1971 (20 January) by the Royal College of Physicians. It is a campaigning public health charity that works to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco. We do not attack smokers or condemn smoking. The organisation is headed by the Chief Executive, Deborah Arnott, and governed by a Board of Trustees . The Duke of Gloucester is our patron. While we aim to be innovative and agenda setting in our work, our policies are always evidence based and follow a dual approach: Information and networking: To develop opinion and awareness about the “tobacco epidemic” Advocacy and campaigning: To press for policy measures that will reduce the burden of addiction, disease and premature death attributable to tobacco. |
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Who directed the 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia? | Watch Lawrence of Arabia Online | 1962 Movie | Yidio Watch Lawrence of Arabia "A Mighty Motion Picture Of Action And Adventure!" Lawrence of Arabia is an epic drama film that came out in the year 1962. It is about a life experience of T.E. Lawrence. The movie was directed by David Lean along with being written by Robert Bolt and Michael Wilson. The film Lawrence of Arabia is known to be one of the greatest movies of all time. In the film, viewers will see the experiences of Lawrence in Arabia during World War I. These events include the attacks on Aqaba and Damascus, along with his experiences with the Arab National Council. During this film, Lawrence has many psychological conflicts including the violence of war, his allegiance to Britain, and also his own identity. During World War I, Lawrence was a lieutenant in the British army. He did not fit into the culture and was a bit of an outcast as a result. Despite being a bit of a misfit, he is known to have a vast amount of knowledge and is then sent to the Arab Bureau to investigate Prince Faisal's revolt against Turkey. While Lawrence is going to meet with Faisal, his guide is killed by a Sheriff named Ali. After a while, Lawrence orders a surprise attack on Aqaba to help open up a port for the British military. Lawrence then leads his allies to overtake a Turkish garrison. Later on, Lawrence goes to Cairo to inform his commanders of his recent victory. Lawrence is then appointed to major and to support the Arabs in the war. Once Lawrence has become major, he orders a guerilla war by attacking the Turks at every opportunity. This gets the attention of an American war correspondent named Jackson Bentley. Lawrence is now famous as his exploits have been exposed. During a scouting mission in the city of Daraa, Lawrence is taken to a Turkish hideout. There he is ogled, prodded and stripped. After this experience he is very traumatized and no longer wants to be part of military operations. However, a man named Allenby asks him to help try to take over Damascus. Eventually Lawrence regains his confidence and decides to go on the mission. In the end Lawrence recruits killers and mercenaries to help defeat the Turks. He is then promoted to Colonel. After his victory, he is driven away by a car once his usefulness to Britain and Arabia is established. |
In mythology Romulus Remus suckled by a she-wolf fed by what? | Romulus and Remus - Ancient History Encyclopedia Romulus and Remus by Brittany Garcia published on 04 October 2013 In Roman mythology , Romulus and his twin brother Remus were the children of Rhea Silvia and Mars (or in some variations the demi-god hero Hercules ). Romulus and Remus are best known for being the founders of the city of Rome . Their story is recorded by many authors including Virgil who claims their birth and adventures were fated in order for Rome to be founded. The Birth & Parentage of Romulus & Remus Romulus and Remus were the direct descendants of Aeneas, whose fate-driven adventures to discover Italy are described by Virgil in The Aeneid . Romulus and Remus were related to Aeneas through their mother's father, Numitor. Numitor was a king of Alba Longa, an ancient city of Latium in central Italy, and father to Rhea Silvia. Before Romulus' and Remus' conception, Numitor's reign was usurped by Nimitor's younger brother, Amulius. Amulius inherited control over Alba Longa's treasury with which he was able to dethrone Numitor and become king. Amulius, wishing to avoid any conflict of power, killed Nimitor's male heirs and forced Rhea Silvia to become a Vestal Virgin . Vestal Virgins were priestesses of Vesta , patron goddess of the hearth; they were charged with keeping a sacred fire that was never to be extinguished and to take vows of chastity. Remove Ads Advertisement There is much debate and variation as to whom was the father of Romulus and Remus. Some myths claim that Mars appeared and lay with Rhea Silvia; other myths attest that the demi-god hero Hercules was her partner. However, the author Livy claims that Rhea Silvia was in fact raped by an unknown man, but blamed her pregnancy on divine conception. In either case, Rhea Silvia was discovered to be pregnant and gave birth to her sons. It was custom that any Vestal Virgin betraying her vows of celibacy was condemned to death; the most common death sentence was to be buried alive. However, King Amulius, fearing the wrath of the paternal god (Mars or Hercules) did not wish to directly stain his hands with the mother's and children's blood. So, King Amulius imprisoned Rhea Silvia and ordered the twins' death by means of live burial , exposure, or being thrown into the Tiber River. He reasoned that if the twins were to die not by the sword but by the elements, he and his city would be saved from punishment by the gods. He ordered a servant to carry out the death sentence, but in every scenario of this myth, the servant takes pity on the twins and spares their lives. The servant, then, places the twins into a basket onto the River Tiber, and the river carries the boys to safety. The twins were first discovered by a she-wolf or lupa, who suckled them, and they were fed by a wood-pecker or picus. The Discovery of Romulus & Remus The river god Tibernus ensured their safety by calming the river, and he caused their basket to catch in the roots of a nearby fig tree. The tree was located at the base of the Palatine Hill in the Velabrum swamp. The twins were first discovered by a she-wolf or lupa, who suckled them and they were fed by a wood-pecker or picus. Eventually, they were discovered and cared for by a shepherd and his wife: Faustulus and Acca Larentia.The two boys grew up to be shepherds like their adoptive father. One day while they were herding their sheep, they were met by shepherds of King Amulius. These shepherds started a fight with Romulus and Remus in which Remus was captured and taken before King Amulius. Romulus gathered and incited a band of local shepherds to join him in rescuing his brother. King Amulius believed that Rhea Silvia's children were dead; he did not recognize Remus or Romulus. Romulus freed his brother, and in the process killed King Amulius. Romulus & Remus Begin to Quarrel After Amulius' death, the brothers rejected the citizens' offer of the crown of Alba Longa and instead reinstated Nimitor as king. They left Alba Longa seeking to found their own city, and each set out to find the best locale. The brothers quarrelled over |
What does an armadillo taste like? | Armadillos as Food Armadillos as Food [Collapse Menu] Do people really eat armadillos? It may seem like an odd question, but the answer is “Yes”. In many areas of Central and South America, armadillo meat is often used as part of an average diet. Armadillo meat is a traditional ingredient in Oaxaca, Mexico. I have heard that some peoples of South America keep small varieties of armadillos as edible housepets. During the Depression, armadillos were often eaten by hungry people. They were called “Hoover hogs” by people angry with then-President Herbert Hoover’s broken promise of a chicken in every pot. The meat is said to taste like fine-grained, high-quality pork. I have seen several online recipes for armadillo, and I have been told that armadillo meat is an acceptable substitute for pork, chicken, or beef in many dishes. (I have not yet had an opportunity to dine on armadillo myself, so I can&38217; say personally whether this is true.) If you have access to armadillo meat, don’t be afraid to try it, but you should make sure that the meat is cooked thoroughly to avoid the possibility of contracting a disease. Armadillos are known to carry leprosy , and although the incidence level is fairly low in most regions there is still a risk of transmission if the meat is undercooked. Links marked with this icon [ ] will leave this website. |
In what French district do most of the best clarets come from? | French wines and wine regions of France South-west Alsace Situated on the lower eastern slopes of the Vosges mountains, in the Rhine valley between Strasbourg and Mulhouse, the Alsace vineyard is rather different from any other French wine growing area. Like the region of Alsace itself, the wine culture here is steeped in a Germanic tradition, producing mostly dry or fruity white wines, the most popular being Riesling, Sylvaner and the very fruity Gewurztraminer. The rules of Appellation contrôlée - and more recently of Appellation Protégée (AOP) are not applied in the same way in Alsace as in the rest of France. In Alsace, wines are produced under a simple "Alsace" appellation, after which the next most important element to be indicated, and the most visible word on the label, is the grape variety or "cépage", Sylvaner, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Edelzwicker, Pinot or a few others. Smaller areas do not have their own appellations, though with many Alsace wines, the name of the village or vineyard from which it comes will also be indicated. See also Vendanges tardives. Lorraine, also in north east France, produces mostly Vin de pays white wines, in the Meuse and the Moselle. Price list outside a top-class wine merchant in the Bordeaux region. Note the price of a bottle of Petrus 1982.... at 6720 €. Not for ordinary mortals. Bordeaux Wine, and wine growing region. With Burgundy and Champagne, the Bordeaux region of Aquitaine is one of the three most famous French wine-producing regions. Historically, its fame is at least in part due to the fact that of these three big grape-growing areas, the Bordeaux vineyard is the only one with immediate access to the sea, an advantage that has enabled it to be France's major wine exporting region for many centuries. In 1152, when queen Eleanor of Aquitaine married the English king Henry II, the Aquitaine region became economically integrated into the Anglo-Norman world, the Bordeaux region becoming the main supplier of wine for England. This historic wine exporting tradition helped Bordeaux to develop far stronger commercial links in the ensuing centuries, firmly establishing Bordeaux wines, often referred to generically in English as "clarets", on the international market. The Bordeaux vineyard is centered round the port city of Bordeaux , along the estuary of the Gironde, and the rivers Garonne and Dordogne. It is a large vineyard, and the geo-specific appellation "Bordeaux" covers an area stretching some 100 km both north-south and east-west. While the appellation contrôlée covers wines of medium quality from all over this region, many if not most of the top quality clarets grown in the overall area benefit from more specific and distinctive area appellations, such as Médoc , Graves or Saint Emilion, and even more local appellations such as Pauillac, Graves and Saint-Estèphe. Unlike other French wine-growing areas, the Bordeaux area operates classifications of many of its top wines, notably those from the Médoc and Saint Emilion vineyards. The best estates in these areas have the right to sell wines designated as grand cru. Below the grand crus come other high quality wines designated as cru bourgeois. Tip: 2009 is said to be an exceptionally good vintage year. Médoc Among the Bordeaux vineyards, Médoc deserves a special mention. The Médoc, an area south of the Gironde estuary to the north west of Bordeaux, is the home of many of the most prestigious French wines. Among the famous appellations produced in this area are Saint Estèphe, Margaux, Saint Julien and Pauillac. It was in 1855 that the wine producers of the Medoc region classified their 61 best wines according to a league table of "grands crus", ranking from "Premier Cru" to "Cinquième Cru". These grands crus are generally reputed to be the greatest of all French wines, and naturally their prices generally reflect this status. Obviously, if you buy an estate bottled wine from a chateau with grand cru status, (and of course they are all estate bottled), you can be pretty sure of getting a top quality wine. But take care! E |
What was the first complete symphony to be recorded? | Ten Perfect Orchestral Recordings - The New Yorker Ten Perfect Orchestral Recordings May 1, 2012 I don’t know that perfection is of the greatest importance in music-making. Spirit, power, phrasing, tempo, expressiveness—all these things matter more than note-perfect execution. Wilhelm Furtwängler (1886-1954) is widely considered the one of the greatest—if not the very greatest—conductors of the twentieth century, and most of the recordings we have of Furtwängler were made at live performances and could hardly be described as perfect. Furtwängler bent phrases, extended climaxes, caressed lyrical passages—he went beyond the score in ways that most conductors would no longer dare. He had a hard-to-follow, nearly circular beat, which nevertheless produced a flow of music in which tension and relaxation electrify the meaning and emotional significance of the music. His recordings of the Brahms symphonies made in concert with the Berlin Philharmonic in the late forties and early fifties (EMI) are full of imperfections, but they make you say, again and again, “So that’s what that phrase was about—I never quite got that before.” For the listener, the result is amazement and rapture, and when the great moments come, the orchestra is there for him, with shattering power. Arturo Toscanini screaming “più forte!” at the NBC Symphony in his live recording from Carnegie Hall of the Verdi Requiem (in 1951; BMG) is almost terrifying—the enraged old man wanted the audience to feel the power of the “Day of Judgment” section of the piece. Any modern recording executive would have taken the scream out or made the ensemble do the section over. But the scream is imperishable. And so are the bumps and mishaps in the scintillating complete Wagner Ring Cycle, conducted by the semi-obscure German Joseph Keilberth, at the Bayreuth Festival in 1955 (Testament). You can hear the singers grunting and the prompter whispering, but the music seethes (at generally fast tempos) as it does in no other Cycle, and the singers, including Astrid Varney, Hans Hotter, and Wolfgang Windgassen, were the greatest then available for these exhausting roles. Having said all that, I would be faking if I didn’t also say that orchestral perfection can be breathtaking, particularly when it reveals new details. Hearing everything in a score, and in perfect balance—that’s part of the emotion of music-listening, too. What follows is a short list of what sound to me like perfect orchestral recordings. I say this as a complete amateur, a mere music-lover. I can’t follow the performances score in hand, but I have heard many recordings and live performances of these works, and I’m sure, simply by means of comparison, that these are great performances. You can get any of them from ArkivMusic or Amazon . The best general guide to recordings of classical music is the enormous (fourteen hundred pages) Gramophone Classical Music Guide (published annually), not to be confused with the equally enormous but mediocre Penguin Guide to Recorded Classical Music (which seems to have given up on annual publication). The Gramophone people are both erudite and impassioned, and do their best to match up old and new recordings. Beethoven: Symphonies No. 5 & 7. Carlos Kleiber, Vienna Philharmonic (DG). According to one of his fans, Kleiber conducted just ninety-six concerts and around four hundred operatic performances. He made only a handful of orchestral and operatic recordings—not much activity for a man who lived to the age of seventy-four. Standing before an orchestra, Kleiber, who was exceptionally handsome, with an eagle-like gaze and great long arms, was in absolute command (see the rehearsal footage of him in the moving documentary “ Carlos Kleiber: Traces to Nowhere ”). When conducting a concert—his eyes afire, smiling at the orchestra, his right arm slashing through the air—he seems to be enjoying himself as much as, say, Leonard Bernstein (there are excerpts of Kleiber conducting Beethoven , Mozart , and Brahms in concert on YouTube). Yet he just wouldn’t do it; at least, not very of |
Thomas Minton at Stoke on Trent created what in 1789? | The History of Minton China | USA Today The History of Minton China How to Protect Your Home When Traveling England was already the world’s premier pottery manufacturing country in 1793 when Thomas Minton opened his company in Stoke-on-Trent. Minton, a trained artist, engraver and designer, used his skills to create bone china in 1799. At Thomas’s death in 1836, his son Herbert led the company, creating award-winning designs that included encaustic tiles (decorative relief tiles), Majolica ware (wares made with bright gloss glaze), and Parian statuary. Influence of Classic Design Herbert Minton studied classic designs, including Gothic design and the Greek white marble art statuary used traditionally on the Isle of Paros. Minton became a prestigious name in the industry when his company’s designs won the Bronze Council Medal at the “Great Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations” held in London in 1851. Minton Campbell and the Art Pottery Movement Colin Minton Campbell, who took over the family’s administration of the factory in 1858, became a leader of the English Art Pottery Movement of the 1870s. The Acid Gold Process that he pioneered in 1863 is still in use. Louis Solon and Art Nouveau Movement Sculpture Louis Solon came to Minton in 1870 and created museum-quality pieces by using a process called pate-sur-pate. Solon created cutting-edge designs as part of the Art Nouveau movement in the late 1890s. Popular Designers Company designers created highly popular china patterns, including John Wadsworth’s Haddon Hall in the 1930s, Douglas Henson’s Bellemeade in 1957, and Kenneth Wright’s archival designs in 1993. Minton Today Minton China today is owned by WWRD Holdings Limited, a company that also manufactures other china brands including Wedgwood, Royal Albert, Royal Doulton and Johnson Brothers. The famous Minton Willow pattern continues to be a top seller today. References |
What European nation was the first to drink tea? | Tea's Arrival in Europe Tea's Arrival in Europe By James Norwood Pratt When the Dutch brought the first tea to Europe in 1610, England's Good Queen Bess had been dead seven years, Shakespeare had six years to live, and Rembrandt was four years old. After decades of Portuguese middle-manship, the Dutch East India Company had been formed in 1602, to establish bases in Indonesia and Japan and trade directly with the Orient. And by 1637 the Company's directors, the Lords Seventeen, were writing their governor general in Indonesia: "As tea begins to come into use by some of the people, we expect some jars of Chinese as well as Japanese tea with each ship." They got their jars on a regular basis thereafter, it appears, for within a few years tea had become a fashionable, if expensive, beverage among high society at The Hague. And if it sometimes cost the equivalent of a hundred dollars or more per pound, so what? The people Vermeer pictured for us in rooms rich with colored maps and intricate Oriental carpets were nothing if not affluent. At first they bought their tea from apothecaries, who added it and other such luxury items as sugar and ginger and spices to their line of medicines. By the year of Vermeer's death (1675, six years after Rembrandt's), tea was being sold in grocery stores to rich and poor alike and was in general use throughout Holland. It is about this time we find a certain Dr. Bontekoe advising his Dutch readers to use eight or ten cups of tea daily, hastily adding he sees no reason to object to fifty, one hundred or two hundred cups, as he frequently consumed that much himself! The good Dr. Bontekoe met a premature end from a fall for which tea was no cure; his detractors thought him in the pay of the Dutch Fast India company, which had made him a handsome honorarium for the impetus he'd given their tea sales. Tea became a daily necessity in Dutch life as quickly as people could learn how to enjoy it. In the light of more recent history, it seems strange that tea drinking encountered no official intolerance in Europe-no rabid prohibitionists, no self-perpetuating anti-drug agency. You can, however, trace the spread of tea from Holland by the proliferation of medical Viewers with Alarm. Even before regular imports began, the first of these had warned in a Latin treatise that tea "...Hastens the death of those that drink it, especially if they have passed the age of forty years." This same medical authority, Dr Simon Paulli, also assured his readers that "girl's breasts that are rubbed with the juice of hemlock do not grow thereafter, but remain properly small and do not change the size they are." Prior to Bontekoe's pronouncements, even a Dutch physician, prejudiced by a moldy batch it sounds like, could deride tea as "groats and dishwater, a tasteless and disgusting beverage!" Soon after tea reached Germany we find a German medico gravely blaming tea for the "dried-up" appearance of the Chinese and exclaiming, "Down with tea! Send it back!" The mid-1600s saw tea set off the kind of raging debate the French are famous for, a prominent Parisian doctor becoming the first to denounce it as "the impertinent novelty of the century." A colleague of his was soon complaining that "the Dutch bring tea from China to Paris and sell it at thirty francs a pound, though they have paid but eight or ten sous in that country, and it is old and spoiled into the bargain. People must regard it as a precious medicament..." You can just see how he must have shook his head. Nonetheless, before the century is finished, poems to tea appear in French. In one of her letters, Madame de Sevigne finds it worthy of note that a friend of hers takes her tea with milk-imagine!-and the aged Racine, who died in 1699, begins every day drinking tea with his breakfast. There is a painting in the Louvre by a certain Olivier depicting perhaps the most famous French tea. It is entitled Tea a l'anglaise in the Grand Salon of the Temple with the Court of the Prince de Conti Listening to the Young Mozart, and it is dated nigh a century |
What was first built in the Place de Greve in 1792? | History of the Guillotine Dr. Joseph Ignace Guillotin did not invent the execution machine that bears his name. A similar device known as the Halifax Gibbet had been in use in that Yorkshire town since 1286 and continued until 1650. It was noticed by a Scotsman, James Douglas Earl of Morton, who had one built in Edinburgh in 1556, which became known as the Maiden and remained in use until 1710. There is a credible recording of an execution by a similar machine in Milan in 1702, and there are paintings of a guillotine like machine used in Nuremberg However, it was Dr. Guillotin (Deputy of Paris) who on October the 10th, 1789 proposed to the Constituent Assembly that all condemned criminals should be beheaded on the grounds of humanity and egalit� (equality). Beheading was seen as by far the most humane method of execution at the time and was allowed to people of noble birth in many countries. Ordinary prisoners were slowly hanged, broken on the wheel (an horrendously cruel form of execution) or burnt at the stake. The idea of a standardised, quick and humane death was much more in line with revolutionary thinking. The Constituent Assembly duly passed a decree making beheading the only form of execution on the 25th of March 1791 , and this came into law on the 25th of March 1792 . There was a small problem to this, as was indicated by the then official executioner, Sanson, who pointed out the impracticality of executing all condemned persons by the sword. Beheading requires a skilled executioner with a lot of strength, a very steady hand and a good eye, if it is to sever the criminal's head with a single stroke. Sanson proved to be right, as during the Terror, the rate of executions reached staggering proportions, well beyond the capacity of the few skilled headsmen to carry out. It was clear that some sort of machine was required and after consultation with Dr. Antoine Louis, the Secretary of the Academy of Surgery , such a machine was devised and built. It was initially known as the louisson or louisette, but no doubt, much to the relief of the good surgeon took on the name of its proposer and became known as the guillotine. The first one was built in Paris by one Tobias Schmidt, a German engineer, and was ready for testing using recently deceased bodies from the hospital Bicerte on the 17thof April 1792. It had two large uprights joined by a beam at the top and erected on a platform reached by 24 steps. The whole contraption was painted a dull blood red and the weighted blade ran in grooves in the uprights which were greased with tallow. However, it worked well enough and its first execution was that of Nicholas-Jacques Pelletier for robbery with violence on the 25th of April 1792 in the Place de Greve. The execution went according to plan with his head being severed at the first stroke. Guillotines were soon supplied to all Departments in France and models were made as children's toys and even as earrings for women. Experiments were made with a 45 degree angled blade and also a rounded blade but this proved unsatisfactory and the angled blade became the standard pattern, in use until the abolition of capital punishment in France . The "Terror" began on the 10th of August and trade for the guillotine increased rapidly. In the 13 month period, May 1793-June 1794, no less than 1,225 people were executed in Paris . The Place de Greve saw the first use of the guillotine on the 22nd of August 1792 for ordinary criminals. Political offenders were executed at the Place de Carrousel. Virtually the whole French aristocracy were sent to the guillotine during the French Revolution. On the 21st of January 1793 , it was erected for the first time in the Place de la Revolution for the execution of King Louis XVI, its most famous victim. This was also the place of execution for such famous women as Marie Antoinette and Charlotte Corday. Charlotte was condemned after a brief trial for stabbing to death Jean-Paul Marat, one of the revolution's leaders. She was executed on the evening of the 17th of July 1793 and upon arrival at the |
Bernhard Jr. Prince of Netherlands? | Prince Bernhard - pathological liar, Nazi background and his part in the founding of the Bilderbergers More links 05Mar10 - Daily Telegraph - Dutch Prince Bernhard 'was member of Nazi party' Prince Bernhard, the father of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, was a member of the Nazi party, a new book has claimed, contracting the German-born Dutch war hero's life-long denials. By Bruno Waterfield in Brussels - 6:51PM GMT 05 Mar 2010 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/netherlands/7377402/Dutch-Prince-Bernhard-was-member-of-Nazi-party.html "Bernhard, a secret history" has revealed that the prince was a member of the German Nazi party until 1934, three years before he married Princess Juliana, the future queen of the Netherlands. Annejet van der Zijl, a Dutch historian, has found membership documents in Berlin's Humboldt University that prove Prince Bernhard, who studied there, had joined Deutsche Studentenschaft, a National Socialist student fraternity, as well as the Nazi NSDAP and its paramilitary wing, the Sturmabteilung. He left all the groups on leaving university in December 1934, when he went to work for the German chemical giant, IG Farben. The prince always denied having been a member of the Nazi party, although he admitted that he briefly had sympathised with Adolf Hitler's regime. In one of the last interviews he gave before his death in 2004, he said: "I can swear this with my hand on the Bible: I was never a Nazi." As the Nazis invaded Holland in 1940, the young prince consort, then aged 28, organised a group of palace guards that engaged in combat with German forces. Denied the chance to stay and organise resistance by the then Queen Wilhelmina, he became head of the Dutch Royal Military Mission based in London. As "Wing Commander Gibbs" an honorary rank he held in the RAF the prince later flew Allied bombing raids over occupied Europe before returning in 1944 as a Dutch war hero. 09Mar10 - Queen's father, Bernhard, a creature of his own myths By our news staff http://vorige.nrc.nl/international/article2500347.ece/Queens_father_a_creature_of_his_own_myths A new biography of the late Dutch prince Bernhard, the current queens father, reveals more of his Nazi past. Prince Bernhard zur Lippe-Biesterfeld (1911 2004) was the father to the Dutch queen Beatrix, a hero for the Dutch resistance against the German occupation during the second world war, and a member of the Nazi party. In a new biographical dissertation published on Monday, journalist and historian Annejet van der Zijl reveals a lot of unflattering information about this man who, even after his death, continues to inspire strong emotions. Van der Zijl draws harder conclusions about his behaviour than other biographers before her. She writes that Bernhards lifestyle and the myths he created around his own person have done permanent damage to the integrity of the monarchy. She dubs him a failure in the history of the Dutch royal family. In spite of his German blood, prince Bernhard was seen as a hero of the Dutch resistance against the German occupation of 1940 - 1945. But his life was also mired in controversy. In 1976, the prince was stripped of his military titles after allegations of accepting bribes from the American aircraft manufacturer, Lockheed, which was then trying to sell its planes to the Dutch military. In an interview that was published after his death, he admitted to having two illegitimate children, next to the four daughters he fathered with the late Dutch queen Juliana. Saviour or failure? Prince Bernhards marriage to Juliana, who ruled the Netherlands from 1948 till 1980, also remains the subject of frequent debate. The couple spent large parts of their lives effectively, though not publicly, separated. The marriage, and the monarchy, was cast into crisis when the queen befriended a faith healer, Greet Hofmans, in the 1950s. As the time Hofmans spent at the court and her influence on the queen grew, Bernhard increasingly objected to her presence. In 1956, he leaked the story of this Dutch Rasputin to the |
In the fairy tale 'Snow White...', how many dwarfs were there? | Grimms Fairy Tales - Little Snow-White Grimms Fairy Tales Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Little Snow-White) Once upon a time in the middle of winter, when the flakes of snow were falling like feathers from the sky, a queen sat at a window sewing, and the frame of the window was made of black ebony. And whilst she was sewing and looking out of the window at the snow, she pricked her finger with the needle, and three drops of blood fell upon the snow. And the red looked pretty upon the white snow, and she thought to herself, would that I had a child as white as snow, as red as blood, and as black as the wood of the window-frame. Soon after that she had a little daughter, who was as white as snow, and as red as blood, and her hair was as black as ebony, and she was therefore called little snow-white. And when the child was born, the queen died. After a year had passed the king took to himself another wife. She was a beautiful woman, but proud and haughty, and she could not bear that anyone else chould surpass her in beauty. She had a wonderful looking-glass, and when she stood in front of it and looked at herself in it, and said, looking-glass, looking-glass, on the wall, who in this land is the fairest of all. The looking-glass answered, thou, o queen, art the fairest of all. Then she was satisfied, for she knew that the looking-glass spoke the truth. But snow-white was growing up, and grew more and more beautiful, and when she was seven years old she was as beautiful as the day, and more beautiful than the queen herself. And once when the queen asked her looking-glass, looking-glass, looking-glass, on the wall, who in this land is the fairest of all. It answered, thou art fairer than all who are here, lady queen. But more beautiful still is snow-white, as I ween. Then the queen was shocked, and turned yellow and green with envy. From that hour, whenever she looked at snow-white, her heart heaved in her breast, she hated the girl so much. And envy and pride grew higher and higher in her heart like a weed, so that she had no peace day or night. She called a huntsman, and said, take the child away into the forest. I will no longer have her in my sight. Kill her, and bring me back her lung and liver as a token. The huntsman obeyed, and took her away but when he had drawn his knife, and was about to pierce snow-white's innocent heart, she began to weep, and said, ah dear huntsman, leave me my life. I will run away into the wild forest, and never come home again. And as she was so beautiful the huntsman had pity on her and said, run away, then, you poor child. The wild beasts will soon have devoured you, thought he, and yet it seemed as if a stone had been rolled from his heart since it was no longer needful for him to kill her. And as a young bear just then came running by he stabbed it, and cut out its lung and liver and took them to the queen as proof that the child was dead. The cook had to salt them, and the wicked queen ate them, and thought she had eaten the lung and liver of snow-white. But now the poor child was all alone in the great forest, and so terrified that she looked at all the leaves on the trees, and did not know what to do. Then she began to run, and ran over sharp stones and through thorns, and the wild beasts ran past her, but did her no harm. She ran as long as her feet would go until it was almost evening, then she saw a little cottage and went into it to rest herself. Everything in the cottage was small, but neater and cleaner than can be told. There was a table on which was a white cover, and seven little plates, and on each plate a little spoon, moreover, there were seven little knives and forks, and seven little mugs. Against the wall stood seven little beds side by side, and covered with snow-white |
In what year was Alaska sold to the US? | Why did Russia sell Alaska to the United States? | Russia Beyond The Headlines Why did Russia sell Alaska to the United States? April 20, 2014 Georgy Manaev , RBTH In 1867, Russia sold the territory of Alaska to the U.S. for $7.2 million. A mere 50 years later, the Americans had earned that amount back 100 times over. How could the imperial officials have given up such a choice parcel? RBTH sorts out the muddled story of the sale of Alaska. Facebook u.s.-russia relations , history , alaska View of Alaska. Source: Alamy / Legion Media A petition calling for Russia’s annexation of Alaska that was posted on the White House website gathered more than 35,000 signatures before it was canceled. Many people still think that the Americans either stole Alaska from the Russians or leased it and did not return it. Despite the widespread myths, the deal was an honest one, and both sides had valid reasons to make it. Alaska before the sale In the 19th century, Russian Alaska was a center of international trade. In the capital, Novoarkhangelsk (now known as Sitka), merchants traded Chinese fabrics, tea and even ice, which the southern United States needed before the invention of the refrigerator. Ships and factories were built, and coal was mined. People already knew about the numerous gold deposits in the area. Selling this land seemed like madness. Pilots retrace Alaska-to-Siberia Lend-Lease route Russian merchants were drawn to Alaska for the walrus ivory (it was as expensive as elephant ivory) and the valuable sea otter fur, which could be procured by trading with the indigenous peoples of the region. Trading was done by the Russian-American Company (RAC), which was started by adventurers — 18th-century Russian businessmen, courageous travelers and entrepreneurs. The company controlled all of Alaska’s mines and minerals, it could independently enter into trade agreements with other countries, and it had its own flag and currency — leather “marks”. These privileges were granted to the company by the imperial government. The government not only collected massive taxes from the company, it also owned a large part of it — the tsars and their family members were among the RAC’s shareholders. The Russian Pizarro The main ruler of the Russian settlements in America was the talented merchant Alexander Baranov. Alexander Baranov. Source:GettyImages/Fotobank He built schools and factories, taught the native people to plant rutabaga and potatoes, built fortresses and shipyards, and expanded the sea otter trade. Baranov called himself the “Russian Pizarro” and took a liking to Alaska not only with his purse, but also with his heart — he married the daughter of an Aleut chief. Under Baranov, the RAC brought in enormous revenue: more than 1,000 percent profit. When an ageing Baranov resigned his duties, he was replaced by the captain lieutenant Hagemeister, who brought with him new employees and shareholders from military circles. Statute now dictated that only naval officers could lead the company. The strongmen quickly appropriated the profitable business, but it was their actions that ruined the company. Filthy lucre The new masters set astronomical salaries for themselves — common officers earned 1,500 rubles per year (this was comparable to the salaries of ministers and senators), while the head of the company earned 150,000 rubles. They bought fur from the local population for half price. As a result, over the next 20 years, the Eskimos and Aleuts killed almost all the sea otters, depriving Alaska of its most profitable trade. The native people suffered and staged uprisings that the Russians quashed by firing on the coastal villages from military ships. The officers began to look for other sources of revenue. Hence the trade in ice and tea began, but the ill-fortuned businessmen could not organize this sensibly either, and lowering their salaries was unthinkable. Consequently, the RAC was transferred to state subsidies — 200,000 rubles per year. But even this did not save the company. A check in the amount of $7.2 million, for the purc |
Abebe Bikila was the only athlete to win the Olympic marathon twice and in successive Olympic games. What country did he represent? | Olympic Games - 2 | Britannica.com Olympic Games athletic festival that originated in ancient Greece and was revived in the late 19th century. Displaying 1 - 100 of 410 results Abrahams, Harold British athlete who won a gold medal in the 100-metre dash at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris. Abrahams was born into an athletic family; his older brother Sidney represented Great Britain in the Olympics in 1912. Abrahams participated in the 1920 Olympic... Agassi, Andre American professional tennis player who won eight Grand Slam titles, as well as the “career Grand Slam” for winning each of the four major tennis tournaments— Wimbledon, the Australian Open, the French Open, and the U.S. Open —at least once. By age 2... Ainslie, Ben British sailing champion who became the most-decorated Olympic mariner of all time when he captured his fourth career gold medal (fifth medal overall) at the 2012 Games in London. Ainslie was born in the north of England, but when he was seven, his family... Akii-Bua, John Ugandan athlete who in 1972 became the first, and thus far the only, Ugandan to win an Olympic gold medal when he triumphed in the 400-m hurdles in 47.82 seconds, a world record (b. Dec. 3, 1949--d. June 20, 1997). Albertville 1992 Olympic Winter Games athletic festival held in Albertville, France, that took place February 8–23, 1992. The Albertville Games were the 16th occurrence of the Winter Olympic Games. The 1992 Games are noted for not only a change in the modern Olympics but a change in the... Alekseyev, Vasily Ivanovich Soviet weightlifter who was arguably the greatest super heavyweight lifter of all time. Between 1970 and 1978 he set 80 world records and won two Olympic gold medals. Alekseyev was the son of a lumberjack. At age 12 he was felling trees and lifting logs... Ali, Muhammad American professional boxer and social activist. Ali was the first fighter to win the world heavyweight championship on three separate occasions; he successfully defended this title 19 times. Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr., grew up in the American South... Altis in Greek religion, the sacred grove of Zeus, or the sacred precinct in Olympia, Greece. It was an irregular quadrangular area more than 200 yards (183 m) on each side, and walled except to the north, where it was bounded by the Kronion (hill of Cronus).... Amsterdam city and port, western Netherlands, located on the IJsselmeer and connected to the North Sea. It is the capital and the principal commercial and financial centre of the Netherlands. To the scores of tourists who visit each year, Amsterdam is known for... Amsterdam 1928 Olympic Games athletic festival held in Amsterdam, that took place May 17–Aug. 12, 1928. The Amsterdam Games were the eighth occurrence of the modern Olympic Games. Track-and-field and gymnastics events were added to the women’s slate at the 1928 Olympics. There was... Andrianov, Nikolay Soviet gymnast who won 15 Olympic medals, a record for male gymnasts. Andrianov began his gymnastics career at age 12, late for his sport, and began to train with coach Nikolay Tolkachov, who would become his surrogate father. He was selected for the... Anthony, Carmelo American professional basketball player who plays for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Anthony, who grew up in a high-crime neighbourhood in Baltimore, Maryland, was sent by his mother to school in western Virginia for... Antwerp city, Flanders region, Belgium. It is one of the world’s major seaports. Antwerp is situated on the Schelde (Scheldt) River, about 55 miles (88 km) from the North Sea. The Schelde, together with the Meuse and the Rhine, forms the biggest estuary in western... Antwerp 1920 Olympic Games athletic festival held in Antwerp, Belg., that took place April 20–Sept. 12, 1920. The Antwerp Games were the sixth occurrence of the modern Olympic Games. The 1920 Olympics were awarded to Antwerp in hopes of bringing a spirit of renewal to Belgium,... Ashford, Evelyn renowned American sprinter and five-time Olympian. At her high school in California, Ashford was invited t |
Who was the inventor of the telephone? | History of the Telephone: Service Lines and Switchboards This model of Bell's first telephone (right) is a duplicate of the instrument through which speech sounds were first transmitted electrically (1875). Alexander Graham Bell Updated September 08, 2016. In the 1870s, two inventors, Elisha Gray and Alexander Graham Bell, both independently designed devices that could transmit speech electrically (the telephone). Both men rushed their respective designs to the patent office within hours of each other. Bell patented his telephone first. Gray and Bell entered into a famous legal battle over the invention of the telephone, which Bell won. Evolution of the Telegraph into the Telephone The telegraph and telephone are both wire-based electrical systems, and Alexander Graham Bell's success with the telephone came as a direct result of his attempts to improve the telegraph. When Bell began experimenting with electrical signals, the telegraph had been an established means of communication for some 30 years. continue reading below our video Profile of Alexander Graham Bell Although a highly successful system, the telegraph, with its dot-and-dash Morse code, was basically limited to receiving and sending one message at a time. Bell's extensive knowledge of the nature of sound and his understanding of music enabled him to conjecture the possibility of transmitting multiple messages over the same wire at the same time. Although the idea of a multiple telegraph had been in existence for some time, Bell offered his own musical or harmonic approach as a possible practical solution. His "harmonic telegraph" was based on the principle that several notes could be sent simultaneously along the same wire if the notes or signals differed in pitch. Talk with Electricity By October 1874, Bell's research had progressed to the extent that he could inform his future father-in-law, Boston attorney Gardiner Greene Hubbard, about the possibility of a multiple telegraph. Hubbard, who resented the absolute control then exerted by the Western Union Telegraph Company, instantly saw the potential for breaking such a monopoly and gave Bell the financial backing he needed. Bell proceeded with his work on the multiple telegraph, but he did not tell Hubbard that he and Thomas Watson, a young electrician whose services he had enlisted, were also exploring an idea that had occurred to him that summer - that of developing a device that would transmit speech electrically. While Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Watson worked on the harmonic telegraph at the insistent urging of Hubbard and other backers, Bell nonetheless met in March 1875 with Joseph Henry , the respected director of the Smithsonian Institution, who listened to Bell's ideas for a telephone and offered encouraging words. Spurred on by Henry's positive opinion, Bell and Watson continued their work. By June 1875 the goal of creating a device that would transmit speech electrically was about to be realized. They had proven that different tones would vary the strength of an electric current in a wire. To achieve success, they, therefore, needed only to build a working transmitter with a membrane capable of varying electronic currents and a receiver that would reproduce these variations in audible frequencies. First Sounds - Twang On June 2, 1875, Bell while experimenting with his technique called "harmonic telegraph" discovered he could hear sound over a wire. The sound was that of a twanging clock spring. Bell's greatest success was achieved on March 10, 1876, which marked not only the birth of the telephone but the death of the multiple telegraph as well. The communications potential contained in his demonstration of being able to "talk with electricity" far outweighed anything that simply increasing the capability of a dot-and-dash system could imply. First Voice - Mr. Watson ... Bell's notebook entry of March 10, 1876, describes his successful experiment with the telephone. Speaking through the instrument to his assistant, Thomas A. Watson, in the next room, Bell utters these famous first words, |
What is the capital city of Hawaii? | What is the Capital of Hawaii? - Capital-of.com Dates of religious and Civil holidays around the world. www.when-is.com Capital of Hawaii The Capital City of Hawaii is the city of Honolulu. The population of Honolulu was 337,256 (953,207 in the metropolitan area). Hawaii is one of the states in the United States of America . Additional Information |
What was Mickey Mouse's originally called? | Mortimer Mouse | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia ―Mortimer [src] Mortimer Mouse is the longtime rival of Mickey Mouse . He is an obnoxious and arrogant rat who openly berates Mickey and tries to steal Minnie Mouse from him. Mortimer first appeared in the Mickey short Mickey's Rival and has been battling Mickey for Minnie's affections ever since. Contents Background Personality Mortimer is said to be Minnie's ex-boyfriend and she possibly left him due to his nature. He is very arrogant and rude, the total opposite of his rival. While he claims he loves Minnie very much, he shows to be incredibly selfish as seen in the cartoon, Mickey's Rival , where he leaves Minnie to be attacked by a bull that he provoked. Not only that, he attempts to flirt with any female character on screen which might also indicate the reason the relationship between him and Minnie was abolished. Also, Mortimer can be rather sexist as seen in Mickey's Rival Returns where he feels that Minnie is only a prize to be won. Interestingly, a different side of Mortimer was showcased in the cartoon, Mickey's Mix-Up , where Mickey accidentally sent a heartwarming fax to Mortimer (which was actually meant for Minnie) having Mortimer believe Mickey wanted to make amends, which he immediately agreed to. This shows that, perhaps, Mortimer does hold a softer side, and wouldn't mind becoming friends with Mickey if the latter also wanted to let bygones be bygones. However, this softer side was never revealed again, due to either Mickey revealing the truth about the mix up, infuriating Mortimer, or more likely because the entire thing was used as a comical gag. Aside from his cocky and sexist attitude, Mortimer proves to be, time and time again, rather intelligent and crafty. On many occasions, he's managed to manipulate Mickey into a scheme that'd end in the downfall of his relationship with Minnie. For instance, in Big House Mickey , Mortimer managed to fool the town's government into arresting Mickey. In House of Mouse episode, Mickey and the Culture Clash , he manipulated Mickey into believing Minnie desires a more sophisticated boyfriend, resulting in the mouse changing his persona to the point where Minnie believes he's out of her league, leaving her in the hands of Mortimer. Mortimer has one catchphrase, "Ha-cha-cha," which he says in Mickey Mouse Works and House of Mouse . In some of the comics he says it differently; "Hot-Cha-Cha." Physical appearance Mortimer is essentially a taller version of Mickey, and seems a bit more human-like. Unlike his rival, Mortimer has whiskers, perhaps referencing how he has a ratlike persona. He has feet the size of Goofy's. Unlike most of the other mouse characters, however, you can see two large teeth close together, like a rat. He is usually wearing jeans and a shirt, but sometimes he also wears a hat. History When Walt Disney was in the process of creating Mickey Mouse , he suggested the name of his new character to be Mortimer Mouse. However, his wife, Lillian Disney , felt the name sounded too pompous, and suggested naming him Mickey, instead. Years later, when developing a new short, the name Mortimer was put to use for a new character, an antagonistic rival of Mickey's for Minnie's affections. Mortimer as he appeared in his animated debut Mickey's Rival. In his first appearance, Mickey's Rival , Mortimer was driving by and notice Mickey and Minnie as they were having a picnic. Minnie is thrilled to see Mortimer once again. As soon as Mortimer walks up, Mickey already knows he is bad news just as Mortimer does not like Mickey at all so he attempts to humiliate Mickey and when Mickey shows Minnie how upset he is Minnie states that he is just jealous. Mortimer then tries to impress Minnie by annoying a bull that is over a fence. The plan works until the bull finds a way out. Mortimer rushes and drives away in his car and leaves Mickey to rescue Minnie who eventually remembers why she left Mortimer in the first place. Mortimer only appeared in Mickey's Rival and was never seen in animation again until 2000, when h |
What year was the first atomic bomb dropped? | Atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima - Aug 06, 1945 - HISTORY.com Atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima Share this: Atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima Author Atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima URL Publisher A+E Networks The United States becomes the first and only nation to use atomic weaponry during wartime when it drops an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Though the dropping of the atomic bomb on Japan marked the end of World War II, many historians argue that it also ignited the Cold War. Since 1940, the United States had been working on developing an atomic weapon, after having been warned by Albert Einstein that Nazi Germany was already conducting research into nuclear weapons. By the time the United States conducted the first successful test (an atomic bomb was exploded in the desert in New Mexico in July 1945), Germany had already been defeated. The war against Japan in the Pacific, however, continued to rage. President Harry S. Truman, warned by some of his advisers that any attempt to invade Japan would result in horrific American casualties, ordered that the new weapon be used to bring the war to a speedy end. On August 6, 1945, the American bomber Enola Gay dropped a five-ton bomb over the Japanese city of Hiroshima. A blast equivalent to the power of 15,000 tons of TNT reduced four square miles of the city to ruins and immediately killed 80,000 people. Tens of thousands more died in the following weeks from wounds and radiation poisoning. Three days later, another bomb was dropped on the city of Nagasaki, killing nearly 40,000 more people. A few days later, Japan announced its surrender. In the years since the two atomic bombs were dropped on Japan, a number of historians have suggested that the weapons had a two-pronged objective. First, of course, was to bring the war with Japan to a speedy end and spare American lives. It has been suggested that the second objective was to demonstrate the new weapon of mass destruction to the Soviet Union. By August 1945, relations between the Soviet Union and the United States had deteriorated badly. The Potsdam Conference between U.S. President Harry S. Truman, Russian leader Joseph Stalin, and Winston Churchill (before being replaced by Clement Attlee) ended just four days before the bombing of Hiroshima. The meeting was marked by recriminations and suspicion between the Americans and Soviets. Russian armies were occupying most of Eastern Europe. Truman and many of his advisers hoped that the U.S. atomic monopoly might offer diplomatic leverage with the Soviets. In this fashion, the dropping of the atomic bomb on Japan can be seen as the first shot of the Cold War. If U.S. officials truly believed that they could use their atomic monopoly for diplomatic advantage, they had little time to put their plan into action. By 1949, the Soviets had developed their own atomic bomb and the nuclear arms race began. More on This Topic |
Calcium carbonate is better known as what? | Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) What is PCC — Precipitated Calcium Carbonate? PCC stands for Precipitated Calcium Carbonate—also known as purified, refined or synthetic calcium carbonate. It has the same chemical formula as other types of calcium carbonate, such as limestone, marble and chalk: CaCO3. The calcium, carbon and oxygen atoms can arrange themselves in three different ways, to form three different calcium carbonate minerals. The most common arrangement for both precipitated and ground calcium carbonates is the hexagonal form known as calcite. A number of different calcite crystal forms are possible: scalenohedral, rhombohedral and prismatic. Less common is aragonite, which has a discrete or clustered needle orthorhombic crystal structure. Rare and generally unstable is the vaterite calcium carbonate mineral. Calcium carbonates, including PCC, are considered to be non-toxic. In the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration has Affirmed calcium carbonate to be GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe). As long as the PCC meets certain purity requirements, it can be used as a direct food additive, as a pharmaceutical or as an indirect additive in paper products that come in contact with food. Similar acceptances and approvals exist around the world where PCCs are widely used in these applications. Click on the Contact Us link below to inquire about specific regulations covering the use of PCCs in these health-related uses, or on the MSDS link to download a Material Safety Data Sheet covering a Specialty Minerals Inc.’s (SMI’s) PCC product. When Did Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) Manufacture Begin? PCCs have been made commercially for a long time—since 1841. The first producer was the English company, John E. Sturge Ltd., which treated the residual calcium chloride from their potassium chlorate manufacture with soda ash and carbon dioxide to form what they called precipitated chalk. In 1898, a new factory was built in Birmingham using the milk of lime process, which is described in more detail below. This PCC operation is now part of the Performance Minerals group of SMI. PCC production in the U.S. dates from 1938, when the C.K. Williams Company in Adams, Massachusetts, began to make PCC using the limestone from their adjacent mine. This plant was acquired by Pfizer in 1962, and became part of the Performance Minerals group of SMI on the formation of our parent, Minerals Technologies Inc., in 1992. How Is Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) Made? Almost all PCC is made by direct carbonation of hydrated lime, known as the milk of lime process. The milk of lime process is simple in concept: Mine high purity calcium carbonate rock. Crush the rocks to the particle size needed for processing – small stones or powder. Separate some of the impurities from the crushed rock. Calcine (heat) in a kiln to 1850° F, which takes the calcium carbonate apart, forming lime (CaO) and carbon dioxide gas (CO2). The carbon dioxide can be captured for reuse. CaCO3 + Heat → CaO + CO2 ↑ Add the lime to water to form calcium hydroxide (hydrated lime or slake). CaO + H2O → Ca(OH)2 Separate out additional impurities from the slaked lime. Combine the captured carbon dioxide with the slaked lime. Calcium carbonate reforms, and since it is insoluble in water, precipitates out. Ca(OH)2 + CO2 → CaCO3 ↓ + H2O Separate additional impurities and grit from the PCC slurry. If the PCC is to be used in a paper mill or shipped to a latex paint plant, the lower solids slurry may be used as is, or processed to bring up the solids level, then tested before transfer or shipment. If the PCC is to be used as a dry product, the slurry is dewatered, dried, milled, packaged and tested. While the process is simple on a laboratory scale, making precipitated calcium carbonates commercially on a large scale requires a great deal of process control and process technology to assure the right size, uniformity, shape, surface area and surface chemistry. This body of PCC technology develo |
Who plays Harry Potter in the Harry Potter films? | List of Harry Potter cast members | Harry Potter Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia List of Harry Potter cast members Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made further modifications. Remove the custom ad blocker rule(s) and the page will load as expected. This article is not part of the Harry Potter universe . This article covers a subject that is part of the real world, and thus should not be taken as a part of the Harry Potter universe. "Well, I think we should put it back in order for them, don't you?" This article or section needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. See How to Edit for help, or this article's talk page . "Then there were doors that weren't really doors at all, but solid walls just pretending." This article has an excess of red links in it. Attention is requested to create new articles from these links. Please remove this message when finished. The list of Harry Potter cast members is a list of actors who voiced or portrayed characters appearing in the Harry Potter film series based on the book series by J. K. Rowling . Daniel Radcliffe who had only ever got the role as Harry Potter from his best friend Tarren Patel, not only a friend to him but also a role model. Rupert Grint and Emma Watson , who have played and will play Harry Potter , Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger in all the films, were virtually unknown when they were cast. Complementing them on screen are some of the most renowned actors of the United Kingdom and Ireland, including Helena Bonham Carter , Jim Broadbent , Robbie Coltrane , Warwick Davis , Ralph Fiennes , Michael Gambon , Brendan Gleeson , Richard Griffiths , Richard Harris , John Hurt , Jason Isaacs , Gary Oldman , Miranda Richardson , Alan Rickman , Fiona Shaw , Maggie Smith , Timothy Spall , Imelda Staunton , David Thewlis , Emma Thompson , Julie Walters and Mark Williams , among others. Fifteen actors have appeared as the same character in all eight films of the franchise. Some well-known British actors who have not appeared in the series are asked in jest why they haven't yet been cast. In 2007, when Yates was directing Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix , Bill Nighy said, "I joked with [Yates] that maybe now I wouldn't be the only actor in England who hadn't been in 'Harry Potter'". But "nobody called," Nighy added. [1] Ironically, in 2009, Nighy was cast as Minister for Magic Rufus Scrimgeour in Deathly Hallows, which Yates is directing. Nighy said, "I am no longer the only English actor not to be in Harry Potter and I am very pleased." [2] Jude Law has quipped, "Nobody's asked me. I was a bit too old for Harry". [3] When a reporter compared Potions professor Horace Slughorn 's obsession with famous names to the series' connection to "every notable British actor," Jim Broadbent , who plays Slughorn said, "Well, not every actor gets invited. I know some who are still waiting." [4] The list is sorted by film and character, as some characters have been portrayed by multiple actors. Contents [ show ] Key (v) indicates the actor or actress lent only his or her voice for his or her film character. (y) indicates the actor or actress portrayed the role in a flashback scene or when the character was young. (f) indicates the actor or actress did not appear in any new footage for the film; footage from an earlier film or films was used. (p) indicates the actor or actress portrayed a character under the effects of the Polyjuice potion . A "white" cell (such as the one in the "Aurora Sinistra" row in "Philosopher's Stone" column) indicates the character does appear in the film adaptation, but by an unidentified actor or actress. A "light grey" cell (such as the one in the "Charity Burbage" row in the "Philosopher's Stone" column) indicates the character was not in the film adaptation. Films |
In what country did the Olympic Games originate? | Origin and History of the Olympic Games | Go for the Gold Student Activity | Scholastic.com Origin and History of the Olympic Games Origin and History of the Olympic Games From Grolier Online’s New Book of Knowledge The Rise of the Games The Olympic Games originated long ago in ancient Greece. Exactly when the Games were first held and what circumstances led to their creation is uncertain. We do know, however, that the Games were a direct outgrowth of the values and beliefs of Greek society. The Greeks idealized physical fitness and mental discipline, and they believed that excellence in those areas honored Zeus, the greatest of all their gods. One legend about the origin of the Olympic Games revolves around Zeus. It was said Zeus once fought his father, Kronos, for control of the world. They battled atop a mountain that overlooked a valley in southwestern Greece. After Zeus defeated his father, a temple and immense statue were built in the valley below to honor him. This valley was called Olympia, and soon religious festivals developed there as people came to worship Zeus and to approach as nearly as possible his great strength. It is believed that these religious festivals eventually led to the famed Games of the Olympics. Although we do not know just when the Games were first played, the earliest recorded Olympic competition occurred in 776 B.C. It had only one event, the one-stade (approximately 630-foot or 192-meter) race, which was won by a cook named Coroebus. This was the start of the first Olympiad, the four-year period by which the Greeks recorded their history. Athletic competition became so important to the Greeks that the Olympic festivals were a peaceful influence on the warlike city-states. Sparta was famous for the strict military training of its citizens. But it would wait until the Games were over before sending fighters into battle. Other cities followed this example. For the first 13 Olympic Games, the only event was the one-stade run. But over the years, new sports were added to the Games. The hoplitodrome, for instance, was a footrace the athletes ran wearing full armor. The pentathlon, in which the athletes competed in five events (jumping, javelin, sprint, discus, and wrestling) was added to the Games in 708 B.C. The pancration was introduced in 648 B.C. This brutal sport had no rules and combined boxing and wrestling. A winner was named only when one man raised his hand in defeat or lay unconscious on the ground. In addition to the pre-existing religious shrines and altars, a vast complex of buildings and structures was constructed at Olympia to accommodate the growing number of sports and athletes. Chariot races, first run in 680 B.C. , were held in the hippodrome. Boxers and wrestlers trained in the Palaestra, which was adjacent to the gymnasium. The Leonidaion housed the athletes. Generally, only freeborn men and boys could take part in the Olympic Games (servants and slaves were allowed to participate only in the horse races). Women were forbidden, on penalty of death, even to see the Games. In 396 B.C. , however, a woman from Rhodes successfully defied the death penalty. When her husband died, she continued the training of their son, a boxer. She attended the Games disguised as a man and was not recognized until she shouted with joy over her son's victory. Her life was spared because of the special circumstances and the fact that her father and brothers had been Olympians. At first, the Games were strictly for Greek citizens. Eventually, however, athletes from all over the Roman Empire (which covered the entire Mediterranean region) were permitted to participate. All athletes were required to take an oath that they would observe all the rules and standards. In spite of the luxurious facilities offered to athletes, all had to remain amateurs. That is, they had to pay their own expenses, and they could receive no monetary awards. Winners of the Games were crowned with wreaths of olive leaves and hailed as heroes. They were showered with material gifts, and sometimes a special entrance was cut |
Which country gave the Statue of Liberty to the USA? | Statue of Liberty - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Statue of Liberty A+E Networks Introduction The Statue of Liberty was a joint effort between France and the United States, intended to commemorate the lasting friendship between the peoples of the two nations. The French sculptor Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi created the statue itself out of sheets of hammered copper, while Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel, the man behind the famed Eiffel Tower, designed the statue’s steel framework. The Statue of Liberty was then given to the United States and erected atop an American-designed pedestal on a small island in Upper New York Bay, now known as Liberty Island, and dedicated by President Grover Cleveland in 1886. Over the years, the statue stood tall as millions of immigrants arrived in America via nearby Ellis Island; in 1986, it underwent an extensive renovation in honor of the centennial of its dedication. Today, the Statue of Liberty remains an enduring symbol of freedom and democracy, as well as one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks. Google Origins of the Statue of Liberty Around 1865, as the American Civil War drew to a close, the French historian Edouard de Laboulaye proposed that France create a statue to give to the United States in celebration of that nation’s success in building a viable democracy. The sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, known for largescale sculptures, earned the commission; the goal was to design the sculpture in time for the centennial of the Declaration of Independence in 1876. The project would be a joint effort between the two countries–the French people were responsible for the statue and its assembly, while the Americans would build the pedestal on which it would stand–and a symbol of the friendship between their peoples. Did You Know? The base of the Statue of Liberty's pedestal contains exhibits on the monument's history, including the original 1886 torch. Visitor access to the Statue of Liberty's torch was halted for good after German operatives set off an explosion on the nearby Black Tom peninsula in July 1916, during World War I. Due to the need to raise funds for the statue, work on the sculpture did not begin until 1875. Bartholdi’s massive creation, titled “Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World,” depicted a woman holding a torch in her raised right hand and a tablet in her left, upon which was engraved “July 4, 1776,” the adoption date of the Declaration of Independence. Bartholdi, who was said to have modeled the woman’s face after that of his mother, hammered large copper sheets to create the statue’s “skin” (using a technique called repousse). To create the skeleton on which the skin would be assembled, he called on Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel, designer of Paris’ Eiffel Tower . Along with Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc, Eiffel built a skeleton out of iron pylon and steel that allowed the copper skin to move independently, a necessary condition for the strong winds it would endure in the chosen location of New York Harbor. Statue of Liberty: Assembly and Dedication While work went on in France on the actual statue, fundraising efforts continued in the United States for the pedestal, including contests, benefits and exhibitions. Near the end, the leading New York newspaperman Joseph Pulitzer used his paper, the World, to raise the last necessary funds. Designed by the American architect Richard Morris Hunt, the statue’s pedestal was constructed inside the courtyard of Fort Wood, a fortress built for the War of 1812 and located on Bedloe’s Island, off the southern tip of Manhattan in Upper New York Bay. In 1885, Bartholdi completed the statue, which was disassembled, packed in more than 200 crates, and shipped to New York, arriving that June aboard the French frigate Isere. Over the next four months, workers reassembled the statue and mounted it on the pedestal; its height reached 305 feet (or 93 meters), including the pedestal. On October 28, 1886, President Grover Cleveland officially dedicated the Statue of Liberty in front of thousands of spectators. The Statue of Liberty and Elli |
What is the strongest muscle in the human body? | What is the strongest muscle in the human body? (Everyday Mysteries: Fun Science Facts from the Library of Congress) What is the strongest muscle in the human body? There is no one answer for this question since there are different ways to measure strength. There is absolute strength (maximum force), dynamic strength (repeated motions), elastic strength (exert force quickly), and strength endurance (withstand fatigue). There are three types of muscles in the human body: cardiac, smooth and skeletal. Cardiac muscle makes up the wall of the heart and is responsible for the forceful contraction of the heart. Smooth muscles make up the walls of the intestine, the uterus, blood vessels, and internal muscles of the eye. Skeletal muscles are attached to the bones and in some areas the skin (muscles in our face). Contraction of the skeletal muscles helps limbs and other body parts move. Most sources state that there are over 650 named skeletal muscles in the human body, although some figures go up to as many as 840. The dissension comes from those that count the muscles within a complex muscle. For example the biceps brachii is a complex muscle that has two heads and two different origins however, they insert on the radial tuberosity. Do you count this as one muscle or two? Although most individuals have the same general set of muscles, there is some variability from one person to another. Generally, smooth muscles are not included with this total since most of these muscles are at cellular level and number in the billions. In terms of a cardiac muscle, we only have one of those- the heart. Muscles are given Latin names according to location, relative size, shape, action, origin/insertion, and/or number of origins. For example the flexor hallicis longus muscle is the long muscle that bends the big toe: Flexor = A muscle that flexes a joint Hallicis = great toe Longus = Long The following are muscles that have been deemed the strongest based on various definitions of strength (listed in alphabetical order): External Muscles of the Eye The muscles of the eye are constantly moving to readjust the positions of the eye. When the head is in motion, the external muscles are constantly adjusting the position of the eye to maintain a steady fixation point. However, the external muscles of the eye are subject to fatigue. In an hour of reading a book the eyes make nearly 10,000 coordinated movements. Gluteus Maximus The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the human body. It is large and powerful because it has the job of keeping the trunk of the body in an erect posture. It is the chief antigravity muscle that aids in walking up stairs. Heart The hardest working muscle is the heart. It pumps out 2 ounces (71 grams) of blood at every heartbeat. Daily the heart pumps at least 2,500 gallons (9,450 liters) of blood. The heart has the ability to beat over 3 billion times in a person’s life. Masseter The strongest muscle based on its weight is the masseter. With all muscles of the jaw working together it can close the teeth with a force as great as 55 pounds (25 kilograms) on the incisors or 200 pounds (90.7 kilograms) on the molars. Muscles of the Uterus The uterus sits in the lower pelvic region. Its muscles are deemed strong because they contract to push a baby through the birth canal. The pituitary gland secretes the hormone oxytocin, which stimulates the contractions. Soleus The muscle that can pull with the greatest force is the soleus. It is found below the gastrocnemius (calf muscle). The soleus is very important for walking, running, and dancing. It is considered a very powerful muscle along with calf muscles because it pulls against the force of gravity to keep th |
An Ostrich can live up to 75 years. True or false? | 99 Colorful Facts about Birds | FactRetriever.com 99 Colorful Facts about Birds By Karin Lehnardt, Senior Writer Published August 20, 2016 There are over 9,500 species of birds in the world. Scientists typically group them into 30 categories. Birds are the most widespread of all animals around the world.[12] Approximately 2/3 of all the bird species are found in tropical rain forests.[1] Hoatzin chicks have two claws on each wing. When they climb out of the nest, they use their claws to hold on to mangrove trees. They lose their claws once they mature, but they remain poor flyers.[6] The longest feathers ever seen were on a chicken in Japan. Its tail feathers measured 34.7 feet (10.59 m) long.[12] Birds crystallize their urine and excrete it, along with feces, out their cloacas To make them more lightweight, most birds do not have bladders to store urine. Rather than producing liquid urine to get rid of wastes, they produce a white, pasty substance. However, while an ostrich does not have a bladder like a mammalian bladder, it is unique among birds because it does have a complete separation of feces and urine.[1] A bird’s lungs are much more complicated and efficient and take up more space than those of mammals, such as humans. A human’s lungs compose about 1/20 of its body, but a bird’s takes up 1/5.[10] The Australian pelican has the longest bill of any bird in the world. It is nearly 2 feet (0.5 m) in length. The sword-billed hummingbird, with its 3.9-inch (10 cm) bill, is the only bird with a bill that’s longer than its body.[6] Owls cannot swivel their eyes. Instead they move their heads completely around to see straight behind them. They live on every continent except Antarctica. Soft fringes on their wings make their flight essentially silent.[1] Famous birds include Ba in Egyptian mythology, Bar Juchne in the Talmud, The Cu Bird in Mexican folklore, the Firebird in Native American mythologies, Harpies in Greek mythology, the Phoenix in Egyptian mythology, Quetzalcoatl in Aztec mythology, and the Raven in Native American religions.[12] Famous birds in literature include the Albatross in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Archimedes in The Once and Future King, Chicken Little, Chanticleer in Chaucer’s Nun’s Priest’s Tale, Fawkes and Hedwig in Harry Potter, Mother Goose, the Raven in Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Raven,” Owl in Winnie the Pooh, Thorondor (the king of eagles) in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, and The Ugly Duckling.[12] Famous birds in cartoons, comics, and films include Big Bird in Sesame Street, Buzz Buzzard in Woody Woodpecker, Disney’s Darkwing Duck, Footloops cereal’s Toucan Sam, Woodstock in the Peanuts comic strip, Woody Woodpecker, and Iago in Aladdin.[12] Cats kill billions of birds per year In the continental U.S. alone, between 1.4 billion and 3.7 billion birds are killed by cats annually.[11] The only bird with nostrils at the end of its beak is the kiwi. This placement helps it sniff for food, such as worms and insects on the ground. It often snorts to clear its nostrils.[6] Unlike most birds that sing, a woodpecker will drum its beak against a tree. Other woodpeckers can identify which bird it is by the sound of the drumming.[6] The most talkative bird in the world is the African gray parrot. One parrot could say over 800 words. Most species of parrots can learn only 50.[1] Many birds, such as starlings, sing notes too high for humans to hear.[10] The chicks of large bird species often take the longest to hatch. Emu chicks, for example, take 60 days to hatch. Small songbirds take just 2 weeks.[10] A green woodpecker can eat as many as 2,000 ants per day.[12] The Japanese crested ibis is one of the rarest birds in the world. Probably fewer than 50 crested ibises are alive today.[1] The 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska polluted approximately 1,180 miles of coastline and killed up to 100,000 seabirds.[1] Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backwards The bird with the most feathers is the whistling swan, with up to 25,000 feathers. Hummingbirds, on the other hand, are so small that |
Who wrote the book 'Black Beauty? | Amazon.com: Anna Sewell: The Woman Who Wrote Black Beauty (9780752442822): Susan Chitty: Books 3.0 out of 5 stars Spinster Pens Blockbuster By Yenta Knows on January 25, 2009 If you loved horses as a child, you probably read Black Beauty. Here's the story of the author, Anna Sewell, the strait-laced spinster who lived with her dominating mother all her life, suffered from a mysterious illness that prevented her from walking more than a few steps, and rarely left her house except to engage in the "good works" (teaching Sunday School, visiting the sick) that were proper for Victorian Quakers. Not much of a life, huh? Yet you can't help admiring Anna Sewell, who, confined to an invalid's couch, penned this vividly seen, intensely felt story of a horse who begins as equine nobility, falls to the lowest rungs of horse society, but gains a distinctly un-modern happy ending where "my troubles are all over and I am at home". I could take Susan Chitty to task for including distracting details that she learned but that we don't need to. I could wish Ms. Chitty had explained the copyright issues, supplied more literary analysis, included a few maps, and given more historical context (What is a "Band of Mercy"?). But I would rather thank her for illuminating the life of a plain living woman whose only publication, the sixth most read book in English, improved the lives of thousands of horses and originated a new literary genre, the animal story. |
In which town would you find the English entrance to the 'Channel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)? | Channel Tunnel - Hitchwiki: the Hitchhiker's guide to Hitchhiking Channel Tunnel Jump to: navigation , search The Channel Tunnel is the tunnel that connects France with England going beneath the English Channel. As of 2011 there have been reports of the eurotunnel company refusing people who are identified as hitchhikers by the drivers. Tell your driver to not mention that you're hitchhiking. Contents Direction France , ( Calais ) The entrance of the tunnel is directly situated along the M20 at exit 11a just North of Folkestone . It can also be accessed by the A20 (Ashford Road) which join the M20 at exit 11 and exit 12. This would the solution if you wish to join the tunnel by foot. Bear in mind that even if some people might seem resistant to the idea of helping someone to cross the Channel into France , many others won't be stressed with that idea, which is not exactly the case on the reverse journey. The crossing into the tunnel is paid per car, so a hitch-hiker does not incur any extra cost to the driver. The check-in is mostly electronic, so the driver doesn't need to speak with any ticket collectors or such who might conceivably ask questions about hitch-hikers. There are many possibilities to try, what worked for me best was the last petrol station just before the port. It is just next to a traffic light and everybody comes pass here and might have to slow down or even wait for a minute at the traffic light... I stood just next to the street, a few meters from the traffic light and the road going left away. I had a sign (a4 )stating "Ferry?". I had once to wait around 30 min and once just 5 min, in order to get a lift on the ferry, over the channel. Normally, people pay for whole cars, so it does not matter when they are more then stated on their booked ticket (the amount on their is more for safety reasons). The crossing takes about 40 minutes, once in the train it is possible to simply walk along the carriage to other cars and spot a car that might go direct to your direction and simply ask the drivers. Then you can catch a ride further into France , Belgium , Germany , the Netherlands just by swapping cars. Just avoid the security guards..best to wait until they've done their checks. Drivers are completely surprised when you approach them, be friendly and they can't have many excuses. Hitching to Maidstone Services is a good service station located along the M20, at exit 8, however, there is also a large service station just before the exit for the tunnel, called "Stop 24", at J11. Theinefficenthitchhiker had success here twice with people going across the channel. If you can get a van/ truck going across you avoid most of the problems concerning cars taking hitchhikers across as well. Remind them that the Tunnel crossing is paid per car. At the tunnel entrance directly, of course logic would show that if you try to hitch at the booth itself it is more likely that they will boot you out of there. So keep discreet and away of any of this potential trouble. The best spot seems to be at the exit 11a, coming from the Ashford Road on-ramp and standing along the road just before being beneath the viaduct. There is a wide shoulder and with a sign, you can be seen by the cars coming from the motorway and they can pull aside if they wish. Of course, it might end up being a jeopardy and what works quickly for some might not for others. Belgians seems more keen on picking people over the tunnel, so if you show a big sign marked 'B' you might get more lucky than simply Calais. By standing nearby the viaduct, you cannot be seen from the toll booths (which are 800 yards away), there is no camera (surprisingly) and you are still somehow nearby the local road. Maybe the police would not be keen on letting you continue, but they can only find you out if they happen to be passing by. The French authorities are usually pretty easy on passport checking and depending on what car you are in, you might end up not having to be controlled whatsoever. Outside the Tunnel Upon arrival in France while leaving the tunnel, there is a Shel |
In what year did Queen Elizabeth II Become Queen? | Queen Elizabeth II becomes longest-reigning UK monarch - BBC News Queen Elizabeth II becomes longest-reigning UK monarch 9 September 2015 Close share panel Media caption"A long life can pass by many milestones - my own is no exception" The Queen has thanked well-wishers at home and overseas for their "touching messages of kindness" as she becomes Britain's longest-reigning monarch. Speaking in the Scottish Borders, the 89-year-old monarch said the title was "not one to which I have ever aspired". At 17:30 BST she had reigned for 23,226 days, 16 hours and approximately 30 minutes - surpassing the reign of her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria. David Cameron said the service the Queen had given was "truly humbling". Dressed in turquoise with her trusty black handbag at her side, the Queen spoke briefly to the gathered crowds earlier. "Inevitably a long life can pass by many milestones - my own is no exception - but I thank you all and the many others at home and overseas for your touching messages of great kindness," she said. In the day's main events: The Queen and Prince Philip travelled by steam train from Edinburgh to Tweedbank, where she formally opened the new £294m Scottish Borders Railway They were accompanied by Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who praised the Queen's "dedication, wisdom and exemplary sense of public service" In London, a flotilla of historic vessels, leisure cruisers and passenger boats took part in a procession along the Thames and HMS Belfast sounded a four-gun salute The exact moment the Queen became the longest-reigning sovereign is unknown. Her father, George VI, passed away in the early hours of 6 February 1952, but his time of death is not known. Her Majesty's Milestone Image copyright Buckingham Palace Image caption Newly released official photographs show the Queen with her official red box, containing the day's policy papers, cabinet documents, Foreign Office papers and other letters World leaders the Queen has outlasted Business in the Commons was postponed for half an hour so that MPs, led by Mr Cameron, could pay tribute to the Queen. The prime minster said she had been a "rock of stability" in an era when so much had changed, and her reign had been the "golden thread running through three post-war generations". He said it was "typical of the Queen's selfless sense of service" that she thought today should be a normal day. Acting Labour leader Harriet Harman said it was "no exaggeration" to say the Queen was "admired by billions of people all around the world". Ministers are to present the Queen with a bound copy of cabinet papers from the meeting in 1952 when Sir Winston Churchill's government approved the content of her first Queen's Speech. In the House of Lords, leader Baroness Stowell said the Queen had served the country with "unerring grace, dignity and decency", adding: "And long may she continue to do so". Image copyright Reuters Analysis: BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt There have been glowing tributes and much talk about the significance of this moment. No such words were uttered by the subject of all the attention. She undertook a run-of-the-mill engagement on a far from run-of-the-mill day. And in her brief remarks - her lengthy reign hasn't lessened her aversion to making speeches - she displayed some classic British understatement. Overtaking her great-great-grandmother wasn't something she'd ever aspired to, she said. She was simply the beneficiary of a long life. In Scotland - and indeed in other parts of the United Kingdom - that life and her reign have been celebrated very publicly. Privately, later, the Queen will mark the moment she enters the record books. Prince Philip will be with her - her husband of 67 years has been the one constant in a reign of sometimes dizzying change. Image copyright PA Image caption In London, a flotilla of vessels, including Havengore and Gloriana, took part in a procession along the Thames Image copyright PA Image caption Meanwhile, in Edinburgh, the Royal Party were welcomed by a traditional pipe band Image copyri |
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip are both the great-great grandchildren of whom? | Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Celebrate 65 Years of Marriage | BridalGuide Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Celebrate 65 Years of Marriage Photo Credit: Royal Household/John Swannell Today, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary. The couple tied the knot on November 20, 1947 in Westminster Abbey before 2,000 guests, followed by an intimate wedding lunch at Buckingham Palace. Here, check out 20 facts you may not know about the longest-married British monarch: 1. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip are third cousins — both are great-great-grandchildren of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Philip’s mother was born in Windsor Castle and he, in fact, has more royal blood than Elizabeth—his parents were Princess Alice of Battenberg and Prince Andrew of Greece, while Elizabeth’s mother was of British nobility. 2. The pair first met when Elizabeth was 13 and Philip was 18, and it was love at first sight for the young royal. Her nanny, Marion “Crawfie” Crawford, remarked that Elizabeth “never took her eyes off him,” though he “didn’t pay her any special attention.” Regardless, the two started corresponding through frequent letters while Philip was in the Navy. “Lilibet took pride in writing to a man who was fighting for our country,” wrote Crawford in her book, The Little Princesses: The Story of the Queen’s Childhood by Her Nanny, Marion Crawford. “She never looked at anyone else,” Elizabeth's cousin, Margaret Rhodes, told Vanity Fair . 3. At first, Elizabeth’s parents and their royal advisors did not approve of Philip. He was, in essence, a prince without a kingdom — he had no financial standing, and he was considered a foreigner, despite having been born and educated in England and serving in the British Royal Navy. Further complicating his acceptance was the fact that his sisters had married German noblemen with Nazi links. 4. Philip proposed in secret to Elizabeth during the summer of 1946, and she immediately accepted without consulting her parents. 5. After denying engagement rumors, the King and Queen took Elizabeth and her sister with them on a four-month trip to South Africa in early 1947, rumored to introduce her to other, more suitable men. “I knew the separation would change nothing; when Lilibet gives her love, she gives it once and for all," said Crawford. “From South Africa, she wrote to him constantly. And throughout the trip, she put Philip’s photograph on her dressing table.” 6. The King and Queen finally consented to the marriage and announced the engagement on July 9, 1947. Elizabeth’s engagement ring included diamonds from a tiara belonging to Philip’s mother. Photo via Daily Mail 7. Before the wedding, Philip renounced his Greek and Danish titles and converted from Greek Orthodoxy to Anglicanism. He was granted the royal titles of Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich. 8. On the morning of the wedding, he quit smoking cigarettes cold turkey because he understood Elizabeth’s concern about her father’s addiction to cigarettes. 9. Elizabeth’s wedding gown, designed by Norman Hartnell, was inspired by the Botticelli painting “Primavera,” where the central figure wears “clinging ivory silk, trailed with jasmine, smilax, syringa and small rose-like blossoms.” Hartnell purchased 10,000 pearls from the United States and made sure that no materials were sourced from Italy or Japan, recent enemies of the country, according to Vintage Weddings: One Hundred Years of Bridal Fashion and Style by Marnie Fogg. The 15-foot train, embroidered with pearl, crystal, and appliqué duchess satin, featured a star pattern. She borrowed a tiara from her mother: the diamond-encrusted Queen Mary Fringe Tiara, originally made for Queen Mary from a necklace Queen Victoria had given her as a wedding present. Photo via The British Monarchy 10. The wedding was the first royal festivity since the end of World War II. The bride famously saved up her ration cards in order to purchase a wedding gown. The King was warned that “any banqueting and display at your daughter’s we |
Queen Elizabeth II is reigning queen and head of how many sovereign states? | Feature: Queen Elizabeth's 16 Countries - Political Geography Now Tuesday, June 5, 2012 Feature: Queen Elizabeth's 16 Countries Update 2016-06-10: Queen Elizabeth II is now celebrating her 90th birthday . The below article is still just as accurate as when we first published it four years ago. As Britain wraps up celebrations for the queen's Diamond Jubilee (the 60th anniversary of her coronation), you may have heard it mentioned that Elizabeth II is not just the Queen of England and the U.K., but of 15 other independent countries as well. This article maps, lists, and explains the situation of those countries. Map of the Commonwealth realms - independent countries which share the British monarchy. Current realms in dark blue, former realms in light blue. By Evan Centanni, modified from public domain Wikipedia map ( source ). Which countries share the Queen? Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the official head of state for 16 different independent countries, known as the "Commonwealth realms" - a smaller club than the Commonwealth of Nations , many of whose members are now queenless republics. The current Commonwealth realms, in order of independence, are: Personal flag of Queen Elizabeth II ( source ) License: CC BY-SA . Saint Kitts and Nevis Just as the sun never sets in the British Empire, the monarchy never set in the realms - each one inherits the queen's role from its time as a former British colony (with the exception of northern Papua New Guinea, which passed directly from German to Australian control before uniting with the British south in independence). Sixteen countries - is that all? Although the independent realms total 16, the number of "countries" with Elizabeth II as their queen actually increases to 19 when including the four "home nations" that make up the U.K.: England, Scotland , Wales, and Northern Ireland. But that's not all - as if 16 realms weren't enough for one woman, the Queen of England also reigns over three Crown Dependencies (Guernsey and Jersey in the Channel Islands, plus the Isle of Man) and the 14 British Overseas Territories , all of which are dependent on the U.K., but aren't considered part of the kingdom itself. And interestingly, the Realm of New Zealand includes two associated states, the Cook Islands and Niue, which could remain royal subjects even if New Zealand itself were to fire the queen from its government. Entire reign of Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2012). Current in red, former in blue (dark = sovereign realm; light = territory or dependency). Click to enlarge. Excludes Antarctic claims. By Evan Centanni, from public domain map ( source ). Historically, there are about 20 more countries which were Commonwealth realms during parts of the last Century, but have since abandoned the monarchy to become republics. Still, the current list is longer than it used to be - at the time of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1952, there were only seven realms: the U.K., Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). How can countries share the same monarch and still be sovereign states? Every one of the Commonwealth realms is a fully-fledged independent country and a member of the U.N., despite sharing the same queen. So how does that work? Each country has separately and independently designated Elizabeth II (and her royal line) as its head of state, and the British parliament has no authority whatsoever over the governments of any of the other realms. In a certain legal sense, these 16 countries just happen to have chosen the same family to form their monarchy. To show this independence, each realm calls the queen by its own national title - she is not only the the Queen of England, but the Queen of Australia, the Queen of Canada, the Queen of the Bahamas, etc. As for Her Majesty, she's been said to be "equally at home in all of her realms". But since she has only has one physical body, she still mainly lives in the oldest realm: the U.K. In her other countries, she's represented on an everyday basis by appointed viceroys (the highest-level |
Nell Gwynn was mistress to which King? | Nell Gwyn - mistress of King Charles II "Pray good people be civil, I am the Protestant whore" was Nell Gwyn's cheeky retort to the masses pushing around her coach in the mistaken belief that it was that of the Duchess of Portsmouth, the Catholic Louise de Keroualle. 'Pretty, witty Nell' was perhaps the best known and remembered mistress of King Charles II. She was one of many (there were 13 in all during his lifetime), but she was the least 'greedy' of them all. When he lay dying he begged his heir, the Duke of York, "not to let poor Nellie starve". In her early teens, Nell Gwyn was engaged to sell oranges at the King's Theatre. Her natural wit and complete lack of self-consciousness caught the eye of the actor Charles Hart and others, and Dryden wrote plays to exploit her talents as a comic actress. She became Charles Hart's mistress, she called him Charles the First, and was then passed to Charles Sackville, Lord Buckhurst, whom she dubbed Charles the Second, and later the King, calling him her Charles the Third. Lady Castlemaine (Barbara Palmer) had been King Charles' mistress for many years when he became enamoured of Nell. The rivalry between Nell, Lady Castlemaine, Frances Stuart, Louise de Keroualle, Lucy Walters, Moll Davis and sundry others made the King's life difficult at times! Charles had 13 children by these 'ladies' and agreed to support the children he believed were his. He had doubts about some of Lady Castlemaine's children as he had caught her in a compromising position with John Churchill, later Duke of Marlborough. Lady Castlemaine's last child, born 1672 was acknowledged to be Churchill's. Other ladies came and went - one Winifred Wells was a Maid of Honour. She was described as having the 'carriage of a goddess but the physiognomy of a dreamy sheep' ! Moll Davies, also an actress, had a child by the King. The child was known as Lady Mary Tudor. Moll was given a house in Suffolk Street and a ring worth £600 by the King before she fell from favour. Nell was not greedy and grasping like her rivals, but did receive a house near Pall Mall and when she first knew the King, she asked for just £500 a year! King Charles gave her a pension of £4000 a year from rents in Ireland and later another £5000 a year out of the Secret Service Fund. Towards the end of 1669 Nell withdrew from the stage because she was pregnant. The child was a boy: however her other son, born two years later, died. Unlike Charles' other mistresses, Nell never received a title herself, but by using clever tactics she obtained a title for her son. "Come here you little bastard" she is reputed to have said to her small son in the Kings presence. The King was horrified, but as Nell asked, "what should she call him, was not bastard true?" The King immediately made him Duke of St. Albans! When the King died in 1685 Nell's creditors descended upon her - she never did starve, but was in grave danger of being sent to a Debtors prison. She appealed to King James and to his credit, he settled her immediate debts and gave her a pension of £1500 a year. James asked in return that her son should become a Catholic but James was to be disappointed. Nell survived Charles by only two years and was only in her thirties when she died. She became a legend, the only royal mistress in English history to provoke popular affection. "She would not", she told a hopeful suitor in her colourful language that was part of her charm, "lay a dog where a deer laid"! |
Who was the first Tudor King? | King Henry VII of England (1457-1509) [Henry of Lancaster; Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond] Search KING HENRY VII, of England, was the first of the Tudor dynasty. His claim to the throne was through his mother, Margaret Beaufort , from John of Gaunt and Catherine Swynford, whose issue born before their marriage had been legitimated by parliament. This, of course, was only Lancastrian claim, never valid, even as such, till the direct male line of John of Gaunt had become extinct. By his father, Edmund of Hadham , the genealogists traced his pedigree to Cadwallader, but this only endeared him to the Welsh when he had actually become king. His grandfather, Owen Tudor , however, had married Catherine , the widow of Henry V and daughter to Charles VI of France. Their son Edmund , being half brother of Henry VI , was created by that King Earl of Richmond, and having married Margaret Beaufort , only daughter of John, Duke of Somerset , died more than two months before their only child, Henry, was born in Pembroke Castle in January 1457. The fatherless child had sore trials. Edward IV won the crown when Henry was four years old, and while Wales partly held out against the conqueror, he was carried for safety from one castle to another. Then for a time he was made a prisoner; but ultimately he was taken abroad by his uncle Jasper Tudor , who found refuge in Brittany. At one time the duke of Brittany was nearly induced to surrender him to Edward IV; but he remained safe in the duchy till the cruelties of Richard III drove more and more Englishmen abroad to join him. An invasion of England was planned in 1483 in concert with the Duke of Buckingham 's rising; but stormy weather at sea and an inundation in the Severn defeated the two movements. A second expedition, two years later, aided this time by France, was more successful. Henry landed at Milford Haven among his Welsh allies and defeated Richard at the battle of Bosworth (August 22, 1485). He was crowned at Westminster on the 30th of October following. Then, in fulfilment of pledges by which he had procured the adhesion of many Yorkist supporters, he was married at Westminster to Elizabeth (1465-1503), eldest daughter and heiress of Edward IV (Jan. 18, 1486), whose two brothers had both been murdered by Richard III. Thus the Red and White Roses were united and the pretexts for civil war done away with. Nevertheless, Henry's reign was much disturbed by a succession of Yorkist conspiracies and pretenders. Of the two most notable impostors, the first, Lambert Simnel , personated the Earl of Warwick, son of the Duke of Clarence , a youth of seventeen whom Henry had at his accession taken care to imprison in the Tower. Simnel, who was but a boy, was taken over to Ireland to perform his part, and the farce was wonderfully successful. He was crowned as Edward VI in Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin, and received the allegiance of every one — bishops, nobles and judges, alike with others. From Ireland, accompanied by some bands of German mercenaries procured for him in the Low Countries, he invaded England; but the rising was put down at Stoke near Newark in Nottinghamshire, and, Simnel being captured, the king made him a menial of his kitchen. This movement had been greatly assisted by Margaret, duchess dowager, of Burgundy, sister of Edward IV, who could not endure to see the House of York supplanted by that of Tudor. The second pretender, Perkin Warbeck , was also much indebted to her support; but he seems to have entered on his career at first without it. And his story, which was more prolonged, had to do with the attitude of many countries towards England. Anxious as Henry was to avoid being involved in foreign wars, it was not many years before he was committed to a war with France, partly by his desire of an alliance with Spain, and partly by the indignation of his own subjects at the way in which the French were undermining the independence of Brittany. Henry gave Brittany defensive aid; but after the duchess Anne had married Charles VIII of France, he felt bound to fulfil his obl |
Who was the first Hanoverian king? | The British King who spoke no English / gameo.org The Hanoverian dynasty got its name from the city of Hanover, capital of Lower Saxony in Germany. In 1658 the grand-daughter of James I of England (and VI of Scotland), and daughter of Elizabeth of Bohemia, by name Sophia, married Ernst Augustus. He was the Duke of Brunswick-Luneburg, and became an Elector (Prince of the Holy Roman Empire with the right to elect the Emperor) of Germany in 1692. He took Hanover as his princely title and capital city. It was Sophia and Ernst’s son (born 1660) who became George I, the first of the House of Hanover to be King of England (actually Great Britain and Ireland). Hanover as a territory contained important towns like Göttingen and Hildersheim. The defence of these places was to become a serious factor in British foreign policy during the eighteenth century. So how was it that a full-blooded German ascended the throne of England? The answer is because George’s mother Sophia and her issue were recognised as heirs to the throne by the Act of Settlement in 1701, which excluded the Roman Catholic Stuarts. George moved to England to become king in 1714 on the death of Queen Anne – herself a descendent of Catholic Mary Queen of Scots. George I did not speak English, did not like London, did not like British constitutionalism or the need to accept the limitations of Parliament; after being crowned he spent as much time as he could in Hanover, where he grudgingly agreed to be taught the English language. Throughout the rest of his life he spoke it with a heavy German accent. He reigned without the help of any queen, having divorced his wife Sophia Dorothea in 1694. The Hanoverians reigned in Britain from George I to Victoria, 1714 to 1901. George was succeeded by his son George II, who disliked and resented his father; however, he married very well with Caroline of Ansbach and accepted Walpole as his Prime Minister and adviser. Following family tradition he disliked his son Frederick Louis. On the positive side he was the last British King to lead his troops in battle, at Dettingen in 1743, while supporting Empress Maria Theresa in the War of the Austrian Succession. His despised son Frederick was the father of George III, the third of the Hanoverian succession. This George was the first actually to be born in England! He was not a bad king at all but he suffered horribly from porphyria, a metabolic disease which causes mental disturbance, which is why most Englishmen thought their monarch was mad. The American colonies were lost during his reign, during one of the many Regencies required because of his mental state. In 1811 senility, deafness and blindness hastened the Regency of his son the profligate Prince of Wales (who invented Brighton). This nasty piece of work succeeded as George IV in 1820. He was responsible for the decline in power and prestige of the British monarchy in the early nineteenth century. He had many mistresses, one illegal wife, the Catholic Maria Fitzherbert and a reluctant wife Caroline of Brunswick whom he treated appallingly. In 1830 he died and was succeeded by his brother William (‘Sailor King’) IV whose niece, thank God, was the future Queen Victoria. Her family name was that of her husband Prince Albert, but Britons did not take to the idea of a dynasty called Saxe-Coburg-Gotha so when her grandson George succeeded he was called Windsor instead. Share the post "The first Hanoverian King of Great Britain" |
In which palace was Robert the Bruce crowned in 1306? | 1306 - Robert Bruce crowned at Scone 1306 - Robert Bruce crowned at Scone The Bruce Women and the Coronation Bruce had himself crowned King of Scotland and went into open rebellion against the ailing Edward I. Some of his strongest and bravest supporters were women, such as Christiana, Lady of the Isles, who supplied him with galleys and troops, and the more famous Isabel, Countess of Buchan, who stole away from her pro-English husband in order to crown him. Isabel and the women of Bruce's family suffered terrible fates when they were captured by Edward's forces. He ordered the most active of the women to be confined in wooden cages on the tops of towers, exposed to the elements with only a little privy to which to retreat, yet their fate was better than that of the men who fell into his hands and whom he ordered to be hung, drawn and quartered. Here is Walter of Guisborough's account of Bruce's coronation and what followed. At the beginning of AD 1306, the aforesaid Robert de Bruce, on the day of the Annunciation to the Blessed Mary, had himself crowned as King of Scotland at Scone, in the presence and with the agreement of four bishops, five earls and the people of the land. And the wife of the Earl of Buchan, who was the daughter of the Earl of Fife, to whom by hereditary right it belonged to place the crown on the head of the new king, secretly withdrew from her lord, bringing her lord's war-horses which he had sent home, so that she might exercise that office. This angered her lord, who had stood forth in loyalty to the King of England, and since she had been captured in the same year, he wished to kill her, but the King forbade him and ordered her to be placed upon the wall [the top of a tower] of the castle of Berwick, secured in a wooden cage, so that she could be seen and recognised by those passing by. And she remained many days, thus enclosed and on a strict regimen. And the King sent two bishops, namely those of Glasgow and St Andrews in Scotland, together with the Abbot of Scone, since they had been captured the same year, into England to different castles and they remained closely confined until the death of the King. And so once he had heard and learnt of the coronation of the new king, the lord the King of England, on the feast of Pentecost, sent forward with an armed band, some of his soldiers, namely the Lord Henry de Percy, the Lord Aylmer de Valence and the Lord Robert Clifford to oppose the new king and hunt him down . . . And the new king fled and they pursued him as far as the isle of Kintyre, and they besieged the castle of that place, believing that he had withdrawn into the same place, but he had gone away into the furthest isles of that region. And when the castle had been taken by storm, they found one of the new king's brothers, namely the Lord Neil de Bruce, with the new queen and many others. Taking them with them as far as Berwick in the presence there of the justices of the Lord, the King of England, who by the King's command had assembled in that place, the men were judicially condemned, hanged, drawn and beheaded. And because the new queen was a daughter of the Earl of Ulster, he at the beginning of the war waged by his son-in-law, the Lord Robert de Bruce (lest the lord the King of England should suspect him of any evil against him), sent his two sons to the King to be held fast at the King's good will to excuse himself because he had always shown himself loyal to him. Also on account of one word which she had said to her husband when at his coronation he was speaking to her and said, 'Rejoice now, my wife, because you have been made a Queen and I a King,' she is said to have replied to him, 'I am afraid my Lord that we have been made King and Queen, as boys are made in summer games.' Therefore for those two causes the King sent her with her household to stay at her manor of Brustewych and ordered her to be maintained with honour. [As to] the earl of Atholl, who had fled from that castle and after some interval had been captured, although the Queen of England and many nobles asked the |
What was the name of the Royal yacht which was de-commissioned in 1997? | Learn About The Decommissioning Of The Royal Yacht Britannia Decommissioning Her Majesty at Britannia's decommissioning ceremony © PA On 23 June 1994, John Major's Government announced there would be no refit for HMY Britannia as the costs would be too great. After a long and successful career spanning 44 years and travelling over 1 million miles around the globe, it was announced that the last Royal Yacht was to be decommissioned. There was no immediate decision about a replacement, but the question of a new Royal Yacht became a political issue in the run up to the 1997 General Election. The Conservative Party's Secretary of State for Defence announced that if they were to be re-elected, they would build a new Royal Yacht, funded entirely from public monies. However, the Labour Party opposed this, stating the expense could not be warranted given the state of the economy. After the election, the new Labour Government eventually confirmed in October 1997 there would be no replacement for Britannia. Final voyage On 20 October 1997, HMY Britannia left Portsmouth on her farewell tour around the UK. This was a clockwise circumnavigation of Britain, calling at six major ports, including Glasgow. As she sailed past John Brown's Shipyard, she gave a blast on her sirens, in fond farewell to the yard which had proudly built her. Decommissioning service It was a sad day when The Queen finally bid farewell to a ship that had so faithfully served her family and her country for over forty years. All the clocks on Britannia were stopped at 15:01, the time The Queen was piped ashore for the last time. This was one of the few occasions The Queen publicly shed a tear as The Band of HM Royal Marines played the highly emotive 'Highland Cathedral.' |
During 1951, who did the English football team beat 17 - 0? | England Football Online - Trivia Trivia We've collected these pieces of trivia from various sources over the years and we've tried to verify them where possible. But if you know better or more, please let us know. Players Age Youngest player Theo Walcott , Arsenal, replaced Rooney as England's youngest ever player on 30 May 2006 when he came on as a 65th minute substitute against Hungary at Old Trafford, Manchester. Walcott was 17 years and 75 days old. Wayne Rooney , Everton, was 17 years and 111 days old when he played against Australia on 12 February 2003. Rooney had finally ended a 124 year record, displacing James Prinsep of Clapham Rovers, who was only 17 years and 253 days old when he played against Scotland on 5 April 1879. Rooney is the youngest player to start for England, when he did so against Turkey on 2 April 2003. He was 17 years and 160 days. Age Oldest player to appear Stanley Matthews, 42 years and 103 days old, against Denmark, 15 May 1957. Alec Morten has a disputed date of birth. He was 68 years old at the time of his death on 24 February 1900. Meaning he was born in either 1831 or 1832, making him 41 or 42 on 8 March 1873 against Scotland. Age Oldest player to make his debut Alec Morten has a disputed date of birth. He was 68 years old at the time of his death on 24 February 1900. Meaning he was born in either 1831 or 1832, making him 41 or 42 on 8 March 1873 against Scotland, one non-specific source says 41 years and 114 days old. Either way - the oldest debutant. Leslie Compton was 38 years and 65 days old, in a 4-2 victory over Wales in Sunderland, November 15, 1950 Age Oldest opposition player Billy Meredith, 45 years and 229 days old, for Wales, 15 March 1920. Age Youngest opposition player Sam Johnston, was 15 years and 154 days old, for Ireland, 18 February 1881. If the source is correct, then Jaroslav Jirkovský was 16 years and 242 days when he played for the Slavia Praha side that represented Bohemia against England on 13 June 1908. The modern-day record lay with Salomon Olembe, who was 16 years and 342 days old, when playing for Cameroon on 15 November 1997. Blendi Nallbani, most definitely the youngest opposition goalkeeper at 17 years and 331 days, for Albania, 26 April 1989. Age Youngest player to score Wayne Rooney , Everton, was 17 years and 317 days old when he scored in the 53rd minute against Macedonia on 6 September 2003. Age Youngest opposition player to score Wi llie Gibson , 17 years and 153 days old when he scored in a late Ireland equaliser, on 3 March 1894. It was the first time Ireland avoided defeat at the hands of England, albeit, some match reports say the ball went through the side. Jean Capelle, at 17 years and 202 days, scored for Belgium against England on 16 May 1931 in Brussels. Age Youngest debutant to score Marcus Rashford, Manchester United, having played just eighteen first team matches for his club, scored 138 seconds into his debut against Australia, 27 May 2016, at The Stadium of Light, Sunderland. He was 18 years and 209 days old. Beating the previous record held by T ommy Lawton , Everton, was 19 years and 16 days old when he scored a penalty against Wales on 22 October 1938. Age Youngest player to score a penalty T ommy Lawton , Everton, was 19 years and 16 days old when he scored a penalty on his debut against Wales on 22 October 1938. Age Oldest player to score Stanley Matthews was 41 years and 248 days old when he scored for England in the 2nd minute against Northern Ireland on 10 October 1956. Age Oldest debutant to score Jimmy Moore was 34 years and 11 days old when he scored for England against Sweden on 21 May 1923. Bill Nicholson is the oldest post-war scoring debutant. He was 32 years and 113 days when he scored against Portugal on 19 May 1951. Age Youngest Captain Bobby Moore was 22 years and 47 days when he captained England to a 4-2 win against Czechoslovakia in Bratislava on May |
Which 1987 film, set in South Africa, starred Kevin Kline and Denzel Washington? | Cry Freedom (1987) - 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 South African journalist Donald Woods is forced to flee the country after attempting to investigate the death in custody of his friend the black activist Steve Biko. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 26 titles created 08 May 2013 a list of 43 titles created 15 Jul 2013 a list of 44 titles created 05 Jun 2015 a list of 35 titles created 10 months ago a list of 49 titles created 5 months ago Search for " Cry Freedom " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 11 nominations. See more awards » Photos An African American officer investigates a murder in a racially charged situation in World War II. Director: Norman Jewison A retired British soldier struggles to adjust to everyday life, with increasing difficulty. Director: Martin Stellman Robert Gould Shaw leads the US Civil War's first all-black volunteer company, fighting prejudices of both his own Union army and the Confederates. Director: Edward Zwick An attorney is terrorized by the criminal he put away years ago when he was a cop. Director: Russell Mulcahy When police officer Xavier Quinn's childhood friend, Maubee, becomes associated with murder and a briefcase full of ten thousand dollar bills, The Mighty Quinn must clear his name. Or try to catch him, which could be even trickier. Director: Carl Schenkel Biographical epic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader, from his early life and career as a small-time gangster, to his ministry as a member of the Nation of Islam. Director: Spike Lee A racist cop receives a heart transplant from a black lawyer he hates, who returns as a ghost to ask the cop to help take down the men who murdered him. Director: James D. Parriott Pete St. John is a powerful and successful political consultant, with clients spread around the country. When his long-time friend and client Ohio senator Sam Hastings decides to quit ... See full summary » Director: Sidney Lumet An Indian family is expelled from Uganda when Idi Amin takes power. They move to Mississippi and time passes. The Indian daughter falls in love with a black man, and the respective families... See full summary » Director: Mira Nair The story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who aided in his fight to prove his innocence. Director: Norman Jewison Antwone Fisher, a young navy man, is forced to see a psychiatrist after a violent outburst against a fellow crewman. During the course of treatment a painful past is revealed and a new hope begins. Director: Denzel Washington A white corporate executive is surprised to discover that he has a black teen-age son who can't wait to be adopted into the, almost-exclusively-white community of, San Marino, California. Director: Michael Schultz Edit Storyline Donald Woods is chief editor of the liberal newspaper Daily Dispatch in South Africa. He has written several editorials critical of the views of Steve Biko. But after having met him for the first time, he changes his opinion. They meet several times, and this means that Woods and his family get attention from the security police. When Steve Biko dies in police custody, he writes a book about Biko. The only way to get it published is for Woods himself to illegally escape the country. Written by Mattias Thuresson The true story of the friendship that shook South Africa and awakened the world Genres: 6 November 1987 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Grito de libertad See more » Filming Locations: 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints)| Dolby (35 mm prints) Color: Did You Know? Trivia The movie stars two actors who both won Best Supporting Actor Academy Awards during the 1980s. Denz |
Who played the leading role in the 1982 film 'Gandhi'? | Gandhi (1982) - Cast & Crew, Ratings, Awards Cast & Crew Gandhi (1982) Biography | PG | 3 hours and 8 minutes | November 30, 1982 (USA) Be the first to review +3 Director: Richard Attenborough Writer: John Briley This acclaimed biographical drama presents major events in the life of Mohandas Gandhi (Ben Kingsley), the beloved Indian leader who stood against British rule over his country. Dedicated to the concept of nonviolent resistance, Gandhi is initially dismissed by English officials, including the influential Lord Irwin (John Gielgud), but eventually he and his cause become internationally renowned, and his gatherings of passive protest move India towards independence. See All Movies Did You Like The Movie? Advertisement More Movies With Ben Kingsley How famous is the cast of "Gandhi"? PrettyFamous Score The PrettyFamous score quantifies the fame of the film's cast members based on the number of awards the actors and actresses have ever been nominated for, combined box office gross of all the movies the actors and actresses have been in, and the current internet popularity of the cast. Ranking Every Matthew McConaughey Movie From Worst to Best PrettyFamous tracked Matthew McConaughey's career by ranking his entire filmography (no matter what size his role) to date from worst to first. 7 minute read › |
Who was the last Viceroy of India prior to India gaining independence? | Indian Independence: Transfer of Power Source 6 bl.uk > Help for researchers Home > Find help by region > Asia > India > Indian Independence > Indian Independence: Transfer of Power > Indian Independence: Transfer of Power Source 6 Indian Independence: Transfer of Power Source 6 Extracts from Rear-Admiral Viscount Mountbatten of Burma's personal report No. 17 which was his last report as Viceroy of India, 16 August 1947, the last week of British rule in India. [IOR: L/PO/6/123] Lord Mountbatten, Viceroy of India, describes the 15th August as 'the most remarkable and inspiring day of my life' (see para 62). He was asked to become the Governor-General of India after independence, which he accepted for a limited transitional period. Top Secret and Personal Viceroy's personal report no. 17. dated 16th August, 1947. This last week of British rule in India has been the most hectic of any. We have been working longer hours and under more trying conditions, and with crises of differing magnitudes arising every day, and sometimes two or three times a day. The problem of the States continued to occupy most of my time, particularly of those Rulers who have kept changing their mind up to the last moment, whether to accede to India, to Pakistan, or to neither. I paid my farewell visit to Karachi, and took part in unbelievable scenes on the day of the transfer of power in Delhi. The issue which has created the greatest and most serious crisis to date has been the awards of the Boundary Commissions, a summary of which is given in appendix I. 2. I had always anticipated that the awards could not possibly be popular with either party, and that both would probably accuse the Chairman of the Boundary Commissions of being biased against them. I have therefore taken the greatest pains not to get mixed up in the deliberations of the Commissions in any way. In fact, though I have repeatedly been asked both to interpret the Boundary Commissions' terms of reference and to put forward to them certain points of view (for example on behalf of the Sikh Princes) I have resolutely refused to do this. I have firmly kept out of the whole business but I am afraid that there is still a large section of public opinion in this country which is firmly convinced that I will settle the matter finally. For this reason I made my position as regards the Boundary awards absolutely clear in my address to the India Constituent Assembly (Appendix II). 3. I feel it necessary to put on record a brief review of the history of the Boundary Commissions, for the crisis that has been caused is in my opinion the most serious we have ever had to meet, and might have undone all the work of the past four months - so bitter have been the feelings. 4. On 10th June, Nehru wrote agreeing to the proposal that each Commission should consist of an independent chairman and four other persons of whom two would be nominated by the Congress and two by the Muslim League. This proposal was agreed to by Jinnah. 60. The whole Karachi programme was extremely well run, thanks largely to my own staff who found the British Military Secretary and Comptroller for him. I gave him my best Indian A.D.C. and the Adjutant of my Bodyguard (both Muslims). The Muslim members of the Vice regal clerical staff have also been transferred to Karachi, and so it is fairly certain that this Government House will run along the correct traditional lines. 61. We got back from Karachi on the afternoon of the 14th. At twenty minutes past midnight on that night the President of the Constituent Assembly, Rajendra Prasad, and the new Prime Minister , Nehru, arrived to tell me that all the midnight session of the Constituent Assembly they had taken over power, and had endorsed the request of the leaders that I should become their first Governor General. The press had been allowed into my study to witness this historic event and after "Rajen Babu" as Rajendra Prasad is called by his friends, had delivered his message, Nehru said in ceremonious tones "May I submit to you the portfolios of the new Cabinet". He t |
In what year did Ankara become capital of Turkey? | Capital of Turkey | Article about capital of Turkey by The Free Dictionary Capital of Turkey | Article about capital of Turkey by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/capital+of+Turkey Related to capital of Turkey: capital of Switzerland , Constantinople , Ottoman Empire Ankara (ăng`kərə, Turk. äng`kärä), city (1990 pop. 2,533,209), capital of Turkey and Ankara prov., W central Turkey, at an elevation of c.3,000 ft (910 m). Turkey's largest city after İstanbul Ankara is primarily an administrative city, but it is also an important commercial, industrial, and cultural center. Grains, vegetables, and fruit are grown nearby. Manufactures include food products, wine, farm machinery, iron and steel, textiles, and cement. Angoran goats bred there are famous for the mohair made from their coats. Tourism is increasingly important, and the service sector is expanding. Known in ancient times as Ancyra and later as Angora, the city was an important commercial center at least as early as Hittite times (18th cent. B.C.). in the 1st cent. A.D. it became the capital of a Roman province. It flourished under Augustus; in the ruins of a marble temple dating from his reign (31 B.C.–A.D. 14) was found the Monumentum Ancyranum, a set of inscribed tablets valuable as a record of Augustan history. The city was conquered by the Ottoman Turks in the mid-14th cent., and in 1402 Timur defeated and captured Sultan Beyazid I there. In the late 19th cent. Ankara declined and by the early 20th cent. was a small town known only for the production of mohair. In 1920, Kemal Atatürk made the city the seat of his Turkish nationalist government with a commitment to modernization. In 1923 it replaced İstanbul as the capital of all Turkey, partly to break with tradition and partly to take advantage of its central location. The city grew rapidly from the 1920s; in the 1960s its population almost doubled. There are few historic remains. Ankara's leading modern monument is the Atatürk mausoleum, completed in 1953. The huge Kocatepe Mosque opened in 1987. The city has numerous museums, including the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, and is the seat of the Ankara, Hacettepe, and Middle East Technical universities. Ankara (formerly called Angora, ancient Ancyra), capital of Turkey, administrative center of Ankara wilaya. Located on the central Anatolian Plateau at an elevation of 891 m, at the confluence of the Cubuk and Ankara rivers (of the Sakarya River basin). The climate is continental. Average temperatures range from -0.7°C in January to 23.2°C in July, and the annual precipitation is 340 mm. The population was 1,200,000 in 1970, second to Istanbul. From 30,000 in 1920, Ankara grew to 75,000 in 1927,157,000in 1940,650,000 in 1960, and 902,000 in 1965. Ankara is the political, economic, and cultural center of the country. Macadam roads connect Ankara with the provincial centers, and rail lines lead to the coasts of the Black Sea (at Zonguldak and at Samsun), the Bosporus (at Istanbul), the Sea of Marmara (at Izmit), the Aegean Sea (at Izmir), the Mediterranean Sea (at Mersin and Iskenderun), and the Soviet-Turkish border. The Esenboga airport is close to Ankara. The municipal meclis (assembly, elected by the citizens for four years) is the governing body of Ankara. Its chairman is appointed by the minister of internal affairs and is approved by the president. Each city district of Ankara also has an elective municipal meclis. The town was founded in the seventh century B.C . by the Phrygian king Midas. In ancient times and in the Middle Ages it was an important center for caravan trade in Anatolia. In the 14th century Ankara was conquered by the Ottoman Turks. On July 28 (or July 20), 1402, the battle between Tamerlane and Bayazid I took place near Ankara. After the 1864 province reform Ankara became the center of the wilaya of Anatolia. From the end of 1919, Ankara was the center of the national liberation movement of 1918–22. It was the residence of the Committee of Representatives and, from Apr. 23, 1920, of the Great National A |
In what year did RAF hero Douglas Bader lose his legs? | A bad show...Sir Douglas Bader on losing both legs | UK | News | Daily Express UK A bad show...Sir Douglas Bader on losing both legs THE logbook in which Sir Douglas Bader coolly described losing his legs in an air crash as a “bad show” is being auctioned for an estimated £30,000. PUBLISHED: 00:00, Fri, Oct 28, 2011 Legend of the skies... Douglas Bader in 1940 [] The Battle of Britain legend’s flying log also reveals how he struggled to become a pilot after being rebuked for “poor performance” by an instructor. Original transcripts of a bizarre exchange between the RAF and the Germans to supply the Second World War hero with a new wooden leg after his capture are also being sold. Bader had both legs amputated after he crashed while performing aerobatic stunts near Reading, Berks, on December 14, 1931. His stoical entry for that day reads: “Crashed slow-rolling near ground. Bad show.” His log, for 1928-31, also shows how he took too long on solo practice flights, with a commanding officer saying: “Poor performance... You should report to duty pilot on return.” Yet Bader went on become Britain’s most famous wartime pilot. He was eventually forced to bail out of his Spitfire over Nazi-occupied France in August 1941, losing one of his false legs in the process. Crashed slow-rolling near ground. Bad show. Sir Douglas Bader's entry But the Germans were so in awe of the highly-decorated airman, they arranged for a replacement leg to be dropped for him. An RAF document reads: “The new leg... was dropped. “The enemy fired at the descending package but did not damage it.” Bader’s logbook was acquired by a private collector from the hero’s widow Joan in 1990. The transcripts relating to the “leg drop” operation, valued at £3,000, are being sold separately by auction boss Dominic Winter in Cirencester, Glos, on November 16. He said: “As far as the logbook goes, it is very personal to Bader and all the entries are in his own hand writing. “His notes for the day he lost his legs are very understated and stoic. “It was a devastating incident which shaped the rest of his life. “Where others would have crumbled he was very determined and turned it to his advantage.” Most read in UK |
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