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What would you do with a Yashmak? | What would you do with a Yashmak | GK Wikipedia - Free Encyclopedia GK Wikipedia - Free Encyclopedia What would you do with a Yashmak Wear it - it's an Arab veil Share to: |
Who betrayed Jesus to the Romans? | Why did Judas have to betray Christ to the Romans? - Quora Quora Why did Judas have to betray Christ to the Romans? After all every one knew who and where he was all the time. Written May 9, 2014 In addition to Matthew Daneman's good answer, the arrest of Jesus took place in a garden (most likely like an olive grove with trees) where is was difficult to see faces clearly, even with the minimal torch light they probably had. Judas approaching the figure of Jesus, who looked like any other average man of that region, would have been needed to assure they arrested the correct person. It's been destined to happen to bring the Salvation. John 17 : 12 " but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled." 79 Views Debarghya Das , works at Google Search Written Mar 3, 2014 · Upvoted by Quora User, PhD in theoretical computer science My goto debug print word is poop. There is much logic behind this. poop is expletive enough to release frustration. poop is not expletive enough to warrant judgement from collaborators/reviewers when you accidentally commit your debug statements. poop is extremely easy to type out, necessitating a keyboard manhattan distance of 2. Sets the bar quite high. poop, being both a verb and a noun, blen... |
On television what was Flipper? | Flipper (TV Series 1964–1967) - 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 Ranger Porter Ricks is responsible for the animal and human life in Coral Key Park, Florida. Stories center on his 15-year-old son Sandy and 10-year-old Bud and, especially, on their pet dolphin Flipper. Creators: Flipper is injured during an explosions and the doctor announces that Flipper may not live. Porter tries to get to the bottom of who set off that explosion and why while the boys take vigil at ... 8.2 Porter leaves Sandy and Bud in charge while he goes to take care of some business for the day. He even tells them that they can open his mail when it comes. They do as instructed, only to find a ... 7.9 Sandy has an opportunity to watch a stunt man perform an underwater stunt, but when he injures his back, Sandy decides to take over the stunt without anyone knowledge. 7.8 a list of 37 titles created 16 Sep 2011 a list of 30 titles created 18 Feb 2014 a list of 25 titles created 15 Jan 2015 a list of 25 titles created 08 May 2015 a list of 42 titles created 3 months ago Search for " Flipper " 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. Sandy is distraught when, having saved Flipper by pulling out a spear, his father insists the dolphin be released. A grateful Flipper, however, returns the favor when Sandy is threatened by Sharks. Director: James B. Clark Dr. Marsh Tracy was a veterinarian running an animal study center in Africa. Helping him were his daughter Paula, American Jack Dane and Mike, a local. Also living with the Tracys--and ... See full summary » Stars: Marshall Thompson, Cheryl Miller, Judy the Chimpanzee The ongoing saga of the Martin family and their beloved collie, Lassie. Stars: Lassie, Jon Provost, June Lockhart Sandy Ricks is sent by his mom to Coral Key, a rustic island in the Florida keys, to spend the summer with his uncle Porter Ricks. Sandy dislikes everything about his new environment until ... See full summary » Director: Alan Shapiro Sonny and his kangaroo Skippy live in Waratah National Park in New South Wales. Matt Hammond, Sonny's father is the park ranger. Skippy saves the day in many adventures. Stars: Ed Devereaux, Tony Bonner, Ken James Boy Sandy and Dolphin Flipper are in the Bahamas where they pester a bunch of outlaws holding an English family captive. Director: Leon Benson The adventures in the Florida Everglades of a game warden, Tom Wedloe, his wife Ellen, their son Mark, and Mark's tame bear Ben. Stars: Dennis Weaver, Clint Howard, Beth Brickell The misadventures of a wisecracking talking horse and his human owner. Stars: Allan Lane, Alan Young, Connie Hines An innocent fugitive from the law lives in the wilderness with a grizzly bear companion and helps passers-by in the forest. Stars: Dan Haggerty, Denver Pyle, Bozo the Bear A witch married to an ordinary man cannot resist using her magic powers to solve the problems her family faces. Stars: Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, Dick Sargent A United States astronaut finds his life vastly complicated when he stumbles on to a bottle containing a female genie. Stars: Barbara Eden, Larry Hagman, Bill Daily Edit Storyline Ranger Porter Ricks is responsible for the animal and human life in Coral Key Park, Florida. Stories center on his 15-year-old son Sandy and 10-year-old Bud and, especially, on their pet dolphin Flipper. Dive into a world full of wonder with the King of the Sea! (Season One DVD) Genres: 19 September 1964 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Flipper le dauphin See more » Filming Locations: Brian Kelly was only 16 years older than Luke Halpin . See more » Connections Excellent blast from the past 15 May 2014 | by wrxsti54 – See all my reviews I stumbled on the Flipper TV series on Hulu and it has been a wonderful journey back to |
Which was the most successful Grand National horse? | The 5 most successful Grand National trainers : Features : Grand National The 5 most successful Grand National trainers Free Bet Dan Fitch takes a look at the men behind the horses that have won the Grand National, as he profiles the trainers who've had the most success in the race. Behind every great horse is a great trainer. At the 2011 Grand National, Nigel Twiston-Davies will attempt to win the race for a third time and join the elite brand of post-war trainers who have enjoyed more than two wins at Aintree. Twiston-Davies will be looking at the likes of Hello Bud, who is available at [40.0], to allow him to enter the history books alongside the following legends of the training track. Here are the five most successful Grand National trainers. 5. Neville Crump - 3 wins Neville Crump picked up his first Grand National win in 1948, when Sheila's Cottage became the first mare to win the race since 1902, despite a starting price of an unfancied 50-1. Crump's second winner came in 1952, when Teal was victorious, after the race had to be re-started when the forty seven runners charged the tape. His third and final win came in the first televised National in 1960, when the favourite Merryman II romped home. 4. Tim Forster - 3 wins It's fair to say that Tim Forster was a pessimist. When the American amateur jockey asked Forster for advice before setting off on Ben Nevis in the 1980 Grand Nationa, Forster replied: "Keep remounting." Despite his trainer's lack of faith, the 40-1 shot went on to win the race. That was Forster's second National win, after first winning the race with Well To Do in 1972. His third came in 1985 with Last Suspect, but very nearly didn't occur. With Forster downbeat about Last Suspect's chances, it was only due to the insistence of it's jockey Hywel Davies that the horse ran. It came in as a 50-1 winner. 3. Vincent O'Brien - 3 wins In the fifties, Vincent O'Brien achieved the notable distinction of training the winner of three successive Grand Nationals, with three different horses. He started the run in 1953, when the 20-1 shot Early Mist ran to victory. 1954 saw O'Brien train his second National winner when Royal Tan won the race, before completing a hat-trick in 1955, as Pat Taafe rode Quare Times to Grand National success. 2. Ginger McCain - 4 wins In 1972 Lurline Brotherton put an inconsistent horse up for sale at an auction at Doncaster. Donald 'Ginger' McCain paid 6000 Guineas for the horse, on behalf of Noel Le Mare. The horse was called 'Red Rum'. Red Rum and his trainer Ginger McCain would enjoy their first Grand National win in 1973 and would be victorious again in 1974, before completing a historic treble in 1977. No jumper has ever won the National on more occasions, but McCain would prove that his success wasn't just a case of getting lucky with an exceptional horse, when he won a fourth Grand National in 2004 with Amberleigh House - a remarkable 31 years after his original triumph. 1. Fred Rimell - 4 wins McCain's fourth National win equalled the record set by Fred Rimell, whose achievement was all the more special for the fact that his wins came with four different horses. Rimell's first win came in 1956, when Devon Loch inexplicably collapsed to allow ESB to snatch victory. His second followed five years later in 1961, as Nicolaus Silver became only the second grey in history to win the National. Gay trip provided Rimell with his third victory in 1970, but perhaps the greatest achievement was left till last. In 1976 Rimell's Rag Trade managed to pip the legendary Red Rum, to give his trainer a final victory. |
Who starred as the Six Million Dollar Man? | The Six Million Dollar Man (TV Series 1974–1978) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The Six Million Dollar Man 1h After a crippled test pilot is rebuilt with nuclear powered limbs and implants, he serves as a unique intelligence agent. Stars: With Jaime Sommers critically injured, Steve Austin races to Dr. Franklin's secret hideout to find the kidnapped Oscar Goldman. Austin plans to rescue his friend and boss despite Oscar's own orders ... 8.7 When an object tracks across the sky and lands in a remote area in Wyoming, Oscar and Steve arrive on the scene and find that a Russian space probe built to withstand the extreme Venus environment ... 8.6 With time running out, Steve must do anything he can to disable the Russian space probe in spite of the fact that it is virtually indestructible and has numerous inventive capabilities that it uses ... 8.2 a list of 22 titles created 11 Jan 2011 a list of 26 titles created 01 Jan 2012 a list of 31 titles created 29 Mar 2012 a list of 41 titles created 24 Oct 2015 a list of 45 titles created 6 months ago Title: The Six Million Dollar Man (1974–1978) 7.2/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 2 nominations. See more awards » Photos After fully recovering from her near fatal bout of bionic rejection, Jaime Sommers, the first female cyborg, is assigned to spy missions of her own. Stars: Lindsay Wagner, Richard Anderson, Martin E. Brooks After an astronaut/test pilot is catastrophically mutilated in a test plane crash, he is rebuilt and equipped with nuclear powered bionic limbs and implants. Director: Richard Irving The adventures of a film stunt performer who moonlights as a bounty hunter when movie work is slow. Stars: Lee Majors, Douglas Barr, Heather Thomas The adventures of three sexy female private eyes. Stars: Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith The adventures of two California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers. Stars: Erik Estrada, Larry Wilcox, Robert Pine Two streetwise cops bust criminals in their red-and-white Ford Torino, with the help of police snitch, Huggy Bear. Stars: David Soul, Paul Michael Glaser, Antonio Fargas Accounts of visitors to a unique resort island in the Pacific Ocean that can fulfill literally any fantasy requested, but rarely turn out as expected. Stars: Ricardo Montalban, Hervé Villechaize, Christopher Hewett The adventures of a Hawaii based private investigator. Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley The adventures of the fast-drivin', rubber-burnin' Duke boys of Hazzard County. Stars: Tom Wopat, John Schneider, Catherine Bach The globe-trotting adventures of amateur detectives Jonathan and Jennifer Hart. Stars: Robert Wagner, Stefanie Powers, Lionel Stander Two brothers of disparate tastes and manners run a private detective agency. Stars: Jameson Parker, Gerald McRaney, Mary Carver A bald, lollipop sucking police detective with a fiery righteous attitude battles crime in his city. Stars: Telly Savalas, Dan Frazer, Kevin Dobson Edit Storyline When ace test-pilot Steve Austin's ship crashed, he was nearly dead. Deciding that "we have the technology to rebuild this man", the government decides to rebuild Austin, augmenting him with cybernetic parts which gave him superhuman strength and speed. Austin becomes a secret operative, fighting injustice where it is found. Written by Murray Chapman <[email protected]> 18 January 1974 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Did You Know? Trivia In almost every episode Steve will say either "You bet," or "You got it." See more » Goofs Steve Austin's bionic abilities are supposed to be kept secret. Yet, in several episodes he freely reveals it to people by demonstrating it or telling them |
In the song Waltzing Matilda - What is a Jumbuck? | Waltzing Matilda | Lyrics | Song | Meaning | Words | Music | Poem Waltzing Matilda Waltzing Matilda Australia's Favourite Song Waltzing Matilda Lyrics Waltzing Matilda Song Words Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong, Under the shade of a coolibah tree, And he sang as he watched and waited 'til his billy boiled, Who'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me? Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda, Who'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me? And he sang as he watched and waited 'til his billy boiled, Who'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me? Along came a jumbuck to drink at the billabong, Up jumped the swagman and grabbed him with glee, And he sang as he stowed that jumbuck in his tucker bag, You'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me. Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda, Who'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me? And he sang as he watched and waited 'til his billy boiled, Who'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me? Up rode the squatter, mounted on his thoroughbred, Down came the troopers, one, two, three, Whose is that jumbuck you've got in your tucker bag? You'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me. Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda, Who'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me? And he sang as he watched and waited 'til his billy boiled, Who'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me? Up jumped the swagman, leapt into the billabong, You'll never catch me alive, said he, And his ghost may be heard as you pass by the billabong, Who'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me. Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda, Who'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me? And he sang as he watched and waited 'til his billy boiled, Who'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me? Art by Trishan Waltzing Matilda About the Song The lyrics to the song Waltzing Matilda were written in 1895 by Banjo Paterson , an Australian bush poet, while holidaying on a huge cattle and sheep station in the Australian Outback . He was inspired by a tune he heard being played by Christina Macpherson the daughter the owner of the property. Banjo and Christina worked together composing the song. He wrote the words while she set the music for Waltzing Matilda. The song was an instant hit and today Waltzing Matilda is an Australian icon. It is likely that more Australians know the words to this song than even their national anthem. Meaning of Words Used "Strine" Words - What They Mean This song used many uniquely Australian words referred to as Strine . They are explained below. Jolly - means happy. Swagman - a hobo, an itinerant worker, who travelled from place to place in search of work. A swagman usually carried all his belongings wrapped up in a blanket called a swag. Billabong - a waterhole or pond. It is an aboriginal word that originally meant little or no water. Coolibah Tree - a eucalyptus tree which usually grows near water. The name coolibah is derived from the aboriginal word gulabaa. Billy - a tin can with a wire handle used to boil water. If the swagman was fortunate he may have boiled some tea in it. Jumbuck - a sheep. The origin of the word is uncertain. It's most likely derived from two words jumping buck. Tucker Bag - a bag for storing food. It was usually an old sugar or flour sack. Tucker is a slang word for food. Squatter - a wealthy landowner, a rancher. Thoroughbred - An expensive pedigreed horse. The Mercedes Benz equivalent of its day. Trooper - a policeman, a mounted militia-man. Waltzing Matilda Explained Waltzing Matilda - Meaning of the Song The song tells the story of a swagman in outback Queensland, Australia in the mid-1890s. 1st Verse A swagman is resting under a eucalyptus tree on the banks of a watering-hole. He is singing and passing the time. He has lit a fire and is boiling something in a tin can (most likely tea). 2nd Verse While there, he notices a sheep wandering down to the watering-hole for a drink. The swagman catches the sheep, kills it, probably eats what he can and stows the rest in his backpack. (Swagmen were itinerant workers who were so poor they didn't know where their next meal would come from. So this sheep was an opportunity too good to miss). 3rd Ve |
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What is Dick Grayson better known as? | Dick Grayson | Batman Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Jesse McCarteny (voice) Richard John "Dick" Grayson was once Batman 's first sidekick Robin , before going on to become Nightwing . Once he took up the mantle of Batman when Bruce was thought to be dead, but became Nightwing once again after the events of Flashpoint. After Forever Evil, Dick's identity was revealed to the world and Bruce convinced him to give up being Nightwing to become an agent of Spyral. He was created by artist Bob Kane , writter Bill Finger and by illustrator Jerry Robinson , he first appeared in Detective Comics #38 in April 1940. The youngest in a family of acrobats known as the "Flying Graysons," Dick watched as a mafia boss killed his parents in order to export money from the circus that employed them (whose name was later revealed to be Tony Zucco .) Bruce Wayne, secretly the vigilante Batman, took him in as his legal ward after witnessing their deaths, and eventually as his sidekick, Robin . Throughout Dick's adolescence, Batman and Robin were inseparable. However, as Dick grew older and spent more time as the leader of the Teen Titans , he decided to take on the identity of Nightwing to assert his independence (other teenaged heroes would later fill in the role of Robin). His Nightwing persona was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist George Pérez , and first appeared in Tales of the Teen Titans #44 (July 1984). As Nightwing, Dick led the Teen Titans and later the Outsiders . Following the events of the Zero Hour miniseries, he temporarily replaced Bruce Wayne as Batman, beginning in Robin #0 (October 1994) and extending throughout the Batman: Prodigal storyline. In an eponymous series, launched in 1996 and continuing until 2009, he becomes the protector of Blüdhaven , Gotham 's economically troubled neighboring city. Following the destruction of Blüdhaven, at the command of Deathstroke the Terminator , Nightwing relocated to New York. After the events of Batman R.I.P. , Dick moved operations to Gotham to protect the city after Bruce's apparent death in Final Crisis . Despite Bruce's will wanting him not to succeed Wayne permanently as Batman, the chaos in Gotham following Batman's disappearance prompts Dick to take up his mentor's identity once again and has returned to operating as the new Batman. His Nightwing mantel would then be passed on to Chris Kent . As Robin, Dick has appeared in most other media adaptations of Batman, most notably the Joel Schumacher films, Batman Forever and Batman & Robin , where he was portrayed by Chris O'Donnell . The Batman animated series of the 1990s is the first one to portray his evolution into Nightwing. Contents History Origin The name "Robin the Boy Wonder" and the medieval look of the original costume were inspired by the legendary hero Robin Hood, as well as the famous red-breasted Robin, which continued the "flying animal" motif of Batman. Young Dick Grayson was born on the first day of spring. His mother nicknamed him "little Robin." Little did she know how prophetic this term of endearment would be in her son's life. Also, when he was up on the trapeze, he reminded his mother of a robin. Dick Grayson was a eight-year-old circus acrobat, the youngest of a family act called The Flying Graysons of The Haly Circus . Dick joined the act at a very young age, having been trained in acrobatics from birth. Before one appearance in Gotham City , in which The Flying Graysons were the main attraction, they were asked to pose for a photo opportunity with Jack Drake and his family, including their young son, Tim Drake . From that time on Tim's one and only hero in the world was Dick. While on tour in Gotham City, he overheard "Boss" Tony Zucco , a well-known and feared crime lord, threaten the performers unless the circus's owner paid protection money. The owner refused, and that night Dick watched in horror as his parents' high wire snapped, sending his parents hurtling to their deaths, all while many of Gotham's elite watched on. Young Dick felt responsible, because he failed to warn his parents in ti |
In the movie 'Castaway' what was the mute character called Wilson? | KING KONG MOVIE THE BLOCKBUSTER MOTION PICTURE DECEMBER 2005 NAOMI WATTS, JACK BLACK, ADRIEN BRODY Cast Away - starring Tom Hanks Plot synopsis Chuck Noland (Tom Hanks), a perpetually hurried FedEx executive, is the sole survivor of a harrowing plane crash. He is stranded alone on a deserted tropical island. After he lands on the island, Chuck's most immediate need is drinking water, which he satisfies by drinking coconut water and later by storing rain water in the discarded husks. His second immediate need is food. He attempts to fish, but is wholly unsuccessful at the start. As time progresses, his fishing skills steadily increase. Shortly after his first fishing attempt, he finds a compelling need to produce fire, which after great effort, many attempts, and some injury he succeeds in doing. Chuck takes shelter in a small cave for the majority of his stay on the island. Luckily for Chuck, a few FedEx packages from the plane and the body of one of the pilots wash up on the shore shortly after he lands on the island. After some refitting, Chuck dons the pilot's shoes and improvises some tools from items he salvages from the washed-up packages. But his attempts to escape are thwarted by the high surf. Four years later, a piece of a port-a-john appears on the shore. Chuck, now with a beard, long hair and wearing a loincloth, uses this fragment as a sail for the raft he makes to leave the island. It is revealed that in previous years he has considered suicide as an alternative to escape from the island. After construction of the raft, Chuck sets off into the ocean, desperately hoping for rescue. After sailing for an unknown period of time�when he is on the verge of death�he is rescued by a passing ship. On returning home, Chuck must then come to terms with the fact that almost everyone he knew has irrevocably changed, including his fianc�e who has since married and had a child with another man. The film ends with Chuck at a crossroads, after delivering the one unopened package from the island. Wilson One of Cast Away's notable characters is called Wilson, a volleyball from Wilson Sporting Goods (in real life, the dominant manufacturer of volleyballs)The volleyball was found in one of the FedEx boxes, When Chuck tries to make a fire and hurts his hands, he angrily took the volleyball and threw it away. This made the hand-shaped mark from his bleeding hand. Then he bandages his hands and makes Wilson. This volleyball plays the role of a mute, infinitely patient, non-living listener in the movie, providing Chuck with a companion for the 1,500 days he spends on the island. Some argue Wilson is the ideal therapist. From a theatrical standpoint, Wilson also serves to realistically stimulate dialogue in a one-person only situation. Tragically, Chuck loses Wilson after the volleyball washes off the raft and drifts too far out to sea for Chuck to be able to retrieve him. Product placement Cast Away is well-known for its prominent product placement marketing. In this case the movie benefited two major brands: Wilson and FedEx. At the time of the movie's release, Wilson Sporting Goods launched its own joint promotion centered around the fact that one of its |
What was the name of the character played by Dustin Hoffman in 'The Graduate? | The Graduate (1967) - IMDb IMDb 29 December 2016 2:33 AM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC A disillusioned college graduate finds himself torn between his older lover and her daughter. Director: a list of 42 titles created 15 Nov 2011 a list of 30 titles created 08 Jul 2014 a list of 32 titles created 29 Mar 2015 a list of 25 titles created 09 Dec 2015 a list of 32 titles created 5 months ago Search for " The Graduate " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 1 Oscar. Another 20 wins & 16 nominations. See more awards » Videos Bonnie Parker, a bored waitress falls in love with an ex-con named Clyde Barrow and together they start a violent crime spree through the country, robbing cars and banks. Director: Arthur Penn Michael Dorsey, an unsuccessful actor, disguises himself as a woman in order to get a role on a trashy hospital soap. Director: Sydney Pollack A naive hustler travels from Texas to New York to seek personal fortune but, in the process, finds himself a new friend. Director: John Schlesinger Ted Kramer's wife leaves her husband, allowing for a lost bond to be rediscovered between Ted and his son, Billy. But a heated custody battle ensues over the divorced couple's son, deepening the wounds left by the separation. Director: Robert Benton Two Western bank/train robbers flee to Bolivia when the law gets too close. Director: George Roy Hill Selfish yuppie Charlie Babbitt's father left a fortune to his savant brother Raymond and a pittance to Charlie; they travel cross-country. Director: Barry Levinson A man befriends a fellow criminal as the two of them begin serving their sentence on a dreadful prison island, which inspires the man to plot his escape. Director: Franklin J. Schaffner Following the death of a publishing tycoon, news reporters scramble to discover the meaning of his final utterance. Director: Orson Welles A pair of NYC cops in the Narcotics Bureau stumble onto a drug smuggling job with a French connection. Director: William Friedkin A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent-film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity. Director: Billy Wilder A bitter, aging couple, with the help of alcohol, use a young couple to fuel anguish and emotional pain towards each other. Director: Mike Nichols Edit Storyline Ben has recently graduated from college, with his parents now expecting great things from him. At his "Homecoming" party, Mrs. Robinson, the wife of his father's business partner, has Ben drive her home, which leads to an affair between the two. The affair eventually ends, but comes back to haunt him when he finds himself falling for Elaine, Mrs. Robinson's daughter. Written by Zac Abrams This is Benjamin. He's a little worried about his future. See more » Genres: 22 December 1967 (USA) See more » Also Known As: $873 (USA) (18 May 2012) Gross: 4-Track Stereo (Westrex Recording System)| Mono (35 mm optical prints) Color: Did You Know? Trivia Dustin Hoffman was told before his test that all the other actors who tested had agreed to a six-picture contract, but he refused, telling his agent he would rather do it for free and not be obligated to appear in pictures he didn't like. He ended up getting paid $17,000 without further contracted films. See more » Goofs In the first scene at the airport, Ben walks close towards the automatic door, past a pillar. In the next shot, he hasn't reached the pillar, and walks for a few second to reach where he was where the cut occurred. See more » Quotes [first lines] Pilot: Ladies and gentlemen, we are about to begin our descent into Los Angeles. The sound you just heard is the landing gear locking into place. Los Angeles weather is clear; temperature is 72. |
Who played 'The Hudson Sisters' in the 1962 film 'Whatever Happened to Baby Jane'? | What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) - 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 What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? ( 1962 ) Not Rated | A former child star torments her paraplegic sister in their decaying Hollywood mansion. Director: Henry Farrell (from the novel by), Lukas Heller (screenplay) Stars: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 24 titles created 19 Feb 2013 a list of 22 titles created 20 Nov 2013 a list of 22 titles created 07 Mar 2014 a list of 30 titles created 12 Sep 2014 a list of 28 titles created 8 months ago Title: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) 8.1/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 11 nominations. See more awards » Videos An aging, reclusive Southern belle, plagued by a horrifying family secret, descends into madness after the arrival of a lost relative. Director: Robert Aldrich A hard-working mother inches towards disaster as she divorces her husband and starts a successful restaurant business to support her spoiled daughter. Director: Michael Curtiz In 1850s Louisiana, a free-spirited Southern belle loses her fiancé due to her stubborn vanity and pride, and vows to win him back. Director: William Wyler A frumpy spinster blossoms under therapy and becomes an elegant, independent woman. Director: Irving Rapper An ingenue insinuates herself into the company of an established but aging stage actress and her circle of theater friends. Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz The abusive and traumatic adoptive upbringing of Christina Crawford at the hands of her mother, screen queen Joan Crawford , is depicted. Director: Frank Perry The ruthless, moneyed Hubbard clan lives in, and poisons, their part of the deep South at the turn of the twentieth century. Director: William Wyler Popular and beautiful Fanny Trellis is forced into a loveless marriage with an older man, Jewish banker Job Skeffington, in order to save her beloved brother Trippy from an embezzlement charge, and predictable complications result. Director: Vincent Sherman The wife of a cruel headmaster and his mistress conspire to kill him, but after the murder is committed, his body disappears, and strange events begin to plague the two women. Director: Henri-Georges Clouzot A circus' beautiful trapeze artist agrees to marry the leader of side-show performers, but his deformed friends discover she is only marrying him for his inheritance. Director: Tod Browning A young socialite is diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, and must decide whether or not she'll meet her final days with dignity. Director: Edmund Goulding A young naive woman falls for a handsome young man who her emotionally abusive father suspects is a fortune hunter. Director: William Wyler Edit Storyline In a tale that almost redefines sibling rivalry, faded actresses Blanche and 'Baby' Jane Hudson live together. Jane was by far the most famous when she performed with their father in vaudeville but as they got older, it was Blanche who became the finer actress, which Jane still resents. Blanche is now confined to a wheelchair and Jane is firmly in control. As time goes by, Jane exercises greater and greater control over her sister, intercepting her letters and ensuring that few if anyone from the outside has any contact with her. As Jane slowly loses her mind, she torments her sister going to ever greater extremes. Written by garykmcd Too late . . . too late . . . too late to call for help. See more » Genres: ¿Qué pasó con Baby Jane? See more » Filming Locations: Mono (Glen Glenn Sound Recording) Color: Did You Know? Trivia In scenes where Jane imitates Blanche's voice, the voice heard is actually Joan Crawford 's voice, and not Bette Davis ', as Davis could not master Crawford's voice properly. See more » Goofs A graphic after the c |
Who played 'Marty McFly in the film 'Back to the Future'? | Johnny B. Goode - Back to the Future (9/10) Movie CLIP (1985) HD - YouTube Johnny B. Goode - Back to the Future (9/10) Movie CLIP (1985) HD Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on May 27, 2011 Back to the Future movie clips: http://j.mp/1BcYInh BUY THE MOVIE: http://amzn.to/veXQMg Don't miss the HOTTEST NEW TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/1u2y6pr CLIP DESCRIPTION: Marty (Michael J. Fox) introduces rock and roll to the young people of 1955. FILM DESCRIPTION: Contemporary high schooler Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) doesn't have the most pleasant of lives. Browbeaten by his principal at school, Marty must also endure the acrimonious relationship between his nerdy father (Crispin Glover) and his lovely mother (Lea Thompson), who in turn suffer the bullying of middle-aged jerk Biff (Thomas F. Wilson), Marty's dad's supervisor. The one balm in Marty's life is his friendship with eccentric scientist Doc (Christopher Lloyd), who at present is working on a time machine. Accidentally zapped back into the 1950s, Marty inadvertently interferes with the budding romance of his now-teenaged parents. Our hero must now reunite his parents-to-be, lest he cease to exist in the 1980s. It won't be easy, especially with the loutish Biff, now also a teenager, complicating matters. Beyond its dazzling special effects, the best element of Back to the Future is the performance of Michael J. Fox, who finds himself in the quagmire of surviving the white-bread 1950s with a hip 1980s mindset. Back to the Future cemented the box-office bankability of both Fox and the film's director, Robert Zemeckis, who went on to helm two equally exhilarating sequels. CREDITS: TM & © Universal (1985) Cast: Michael J. Fox, Crispin Glover, Lea Thompson, Harry Waters Jr., David Harold Brown, Lloyd L. Tolbert, Granville 'Danny' Young Director: Robert Zemeckis Producers: Neil Canton, Bob Gale, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Steven Spielberg Screenwriters: Robert Zemeckis, Bob Gale WHO ARE WE? The MOVIECLIPS channel is the largest collection of licensed movie clips on the web. Here you will find unforgettable moments, scenes and lines from all your favorite films. Made by movie fans, for movie fans. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MOVIE CHANNELS: |
Who's films were not allowed to be shown in Monaco? | With new film Grace of Monaco out soon, what made Kelly such a star? | The Independent With new film Grace of Monaco out soon, what made Kelly such a star? A novelist who made Grace Kelly his heroine explains her allure Friday 28 March 2014 12:05 BST Click to follow The Independent Culture Her prince will come: Nicole Kidman in ‘Grace of Monaco’ When the new Nicole Kidman biopic Grace of Monaco opens the Cannes Film Festival it will get plenty of good (by which I mean free) publicity for at least one bad reason. The royal family of Monaco is furious. Grace Kelly’s son, Prince Albert, is spoiling for a right royal row. He and his sisters have claimed that the director ignored their feelings by making a drama about their adored mother, Princess Grace, who died in a car crash in 1982. I can see why a film-maker would want to put Kelly back on screen, even by proxy. Sixty years after she won the Best Actress Oscar in 1954 for The Country Girl, she continues to fascinate. She was gorgeous, beguilingly enigmatic, smart, resourceful, conflicted and totally timeless. Albert of Monaco and his sisters have denounced Olivier Dahan’s film before it even opens. They will surely be affronted that the authorities at Cannes have chosen it to open this year’s event. Monaco is just around the corner from Cannes and the festival is the reason Albert’s parents met in the first place. Back in 1955, when she was one of the top film stars in the world, Kelly went on a day trip to the palace at Monte Carlo where she met Prince Rainier. They were married less than a year later. Perhaps their son will show up on the Croisette to denounce Kidman in person come May. That would be a PR coup. The film was already mired in controversy long before its premiere was announced. Forensic attention was given to whether Kidman, now in her late forties, was too old to play Kelly at 30. Questions were also asked about whether the filmmakers were wise to focus on a period of Kelly’s life in the early 1960s that was dominated by a (yawn-inducing) quarrel between Monaco and France over constitutional rights and territory. Then the director was rumoured to have claimed that his film had been harmed by producers who wanted it re-cut. The release was supposed to be last year but it has been postponed, and postponed again, nearly always a sign of trouble. The fears are that it could turn out to be this year’s Diana disaster. It won’t. The last time Kelly was portrayed in a feature was by Cheryl Ladd, a former Charlie’s Angel whose performing talents were better suited to Kalashnikov than Stanislavski. Kidman is no Cheryl Ladd. She is one of the finest actresses of her generation and it’s fitting she will portray one of the finest actresses of the 1950s. Kelly wasn’t just ridiculously beautiful, she really could act. The best directors wanted to work with her, she held her own on screen opposite Cary Grant and James Stewart, walked off with an Oscar after only a few years, and then walked away for good when only 26. Kidman is a star of the first rank and will know that Kelly became more interesting, not less, after she left Hollywood. The wonder is that nobody thought to make a film about her life as a princess before now. Grace Kelly and her husband, Prince Rainier Born in the same year as Audrey Hepburn and Jacqueline Kennedy, Kelly had few peers when it came to global celebrity by the time she married Prince Rainier in the spring of 1956. More reporters covered that royal wedding than had been at D-Day. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Kelly and Rainier were fodder for columnists in a way that was only comparable to Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Yet throughout the years of crazy fame, Kelly retained her dignity, kept her marriage on track, raised three children (who only went off the rails after she died), and did a serious amount of work for charity and the arts. This was why I made her the heroine of my novel The Comeback. Her history as the perfect Hitchcock blonde makes her an ideal character for a thriller. My novel also speculates about the big issues o |
What year did Clint Eastwood and Gene Hackman star in 'Unforgiven'? | Unforgiven (1992) - 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 Retired Old West gunslinger William Munny reluctantly takes on one last job, with the help of his old partner and a young man. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 22 titles created 01 Mar 2011 a list of 28 titles created 21 Mar 2011 a list of 45 titles created 10 Jun 2013 a list of 49 titles created 19 Oct 2013 a list of 25 titles created 5 months ago Search for " Unforgiven " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 4 Oscars. Another 36 wins & 29 nominations. See more awards » Videos Disgruntled Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski sets out to reform his neighbor, a Hmong teenager who tried to steal Kowalski's prized possession: a 1972 Gran Torino. Director: Clint Eastwood A young recruit in Vietnam faces a moral crisis when confronted with the horrors of war and the duality of man. Director: Oliver Stone Two bounty hunters with the same intentions team up to track down a Western outlaw. Director: Sergio Leone A determined woman works with a hardened boxing trainer to become a professional. Director: Clint Eastwood An in-depth examination of the ways in which the U.S. Vietnam War impacts and disrupts the lives of people in a small industrial town in Pennsylvania. Director: Michael Cimino A bounty hunting scam joins two men in an uneasy alliance against a third in a race to find a fortune in gold buried in a remote cemetery. Director: Sergio Leone A group of professional bank robbers start to feel the heat from police when they unknowingly leave a clue at their latest heist. Director: Michael Mann As corruption grows in 1950s LA, three policemen - one strait-laced, one brutal, and one sleazy - investigate a series of murders with their own brand of justice. Director: Curtis Hanson Violence and mayhem ensue after a hunter stumbles upon a drug deal gone wrong and more than two million dollars in cash near the Rio Grande. Directors: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen Stars: Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin In Miami in 1980, a determined Cuban immigrant takes over a drug cartel and succumbs to greed. Director: Brian De Palma Greed, deception, money, power, and murder occur between two best friends, a mafia underboss and a casino owner, for a trophy wife over a gambling empire. Director: Martin Scorsese Rocky Balboa, a small-time boxer, gets a supremely rare chance to fight heavy-weight champion Apollo Creed in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect. Director: John G. Avildsen Edit Storyline The town of Big Whisky is full of normal people trying to lead quiet lives. Cowboys try to make a living. Sheriff 'Little Bill' tries to build a house and keep a heavy-handed order. The town whores just try to get by.Then a couple of cowboys cut up a whore. Dissatisfied with Bill's justice, the prostitutes put a bounty on the cowboys. The bounty attracts a young gun billing himself as 'The Schofield Kid', and aging killer William Munny. Munny reformed for his young wife, and has been raising crops and two children in peace. But his wife is gone. Farm life is hard. And Munny is no good at it. So he calls his old partner Ned, saddles his ornery nag, and rides off to kill one more time, blurring the lines between heroism and villainy, man and myth. Written by Charlie Ness It's a hell of a thing, killing a man Genres: Rated R for language, and violence, and for a scene of sexuality | See all certifications » Pa |
The actor William Henry Pratt born in 1887 was better known as whom? | IMDb: Most Popular People Born In 1887 Most Popular People Born In 1887 1-50 of 932 names. Sort by: STARmeter▲ | A-Z | Height | Birth Date | Death Date 1. Boris Karloff Actor, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Along with fellow actors Lon Chaney , Bela Lugosi and Vincent Price , Boris Karloff is recognized as one of the true icons of horror cinema, and the actor most closely identified with the general public's perception of the "monster" from the classic Mary Shelley book, "Frankenstein". William Henry Pratt was born on November 23... 2. Reginald Owen Actor, Mary Poppins Born August 5th, 1887 in England, Reginald Owen was probably Hollywood's busiest character actor - making more than 80 films. He was educated in England at Sir Herbert Tree's Academy of Dramatic Arts. Owen excelled and made his professional debut also in England at the age of 18. He came to New York in the early 1920s and started working on Broadway by 1924... 3. Conrad Hilton Self, What's My Line? Hotel magnate Conrad Nicholson Hilton was born on Christmas Day of 1887 in San Antonio, New Mexico. He was the son of Mary Genevive (Laufersweiler), who was of German descent, and August Halvorsen Hilton, a Norwegian immigrant, born in Hilton, Ullensaker, Akershus, Norway. His father ran a string of businesses... 4. William Frawley Actor, My Three Sons William Frawley was born in Burlington, Iowa. As a boy he sang at St. Paul's Catholic Church and played at the Burlington Opera House. His first job was as a stenographer for the Union Pacific Railroad. He did vaudeville with his brother Paul, then joined pianist Franz Rath in an act they took to San Francisco in 1910... 5. Roland Young Actor, The Philadelphia Story Best remembered for the many meek characters he played -- think Cosmo Topper, of the screwball classic Topper -- this balding, short, yet distinguished actor was born in London, England, to an architect and his wife. Young was educated at Sherborne College and London University and trained as an actor at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art... 6. Gertrude Astor Actress, The Strong Man The first actress to sign a contract with Universal in 1915, Gertrude Astor (born in Ohio as Gertrude Irene Astor) began her career playing trombone and saxophone on a riverboat. Towering over most of her leading men at 5'11", she often played golddiggers, rich socialites or a leading lady's best friend in such one-reeled films and feature length silents as Polly Redhead ... 7. Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle Actor, The Bell Boy Roscoe Arbuckle, one of nine children, was the baby of the family who weighed a reported 16 pounds at birth. Born in Smith Center, Kansas, on March 24, 1887, his family moved to California when he was a year old. At age eight he appeared on the stage. His first part was with the Webster-Brown Stock Company... 8. Eric Blore Actor, Top Hat Born in London, Eric Blore came out of college and started his working life as an insurance agent. But while touring in Australia he took an interest in the stage and theater. He gave up his insurance job and turned to acting after returning to England. With his elfish long, straight nose, squint-eyed demeanor and a crisp voice... 9. Raoul Walsh Director, White Heat Raoul Walsh's 52-year directorial career made him a Hollywood legend. Walsh was also an actor: He appeared in the first version of W. Somerset Maugham 's "Rain" renamed Sadie Thompson opposite Gloria Swanson in the title role. He would have played the Cisco Kid in his own film In Old Arizona if an errant jackrabbit hadn't cost him his right eye by leaping through the windshield of his automobile... 10. James Finlayson Actor, Way Out West Alongside Ben Turpin , diminutive Scots-born Jimmy Finlayson was, arguably, the most instantly recognisable of the many clowns of silent screen slapstick who made their living as comic foil to stars like Laurel & Hardy , or Harold Lloyd . The perpetually exasperated, squinting, bald-pated master... 11. John Hamilton Actor, Adventures of Superman Burly, stentorian-voiced John Hamilton, worked on Broadway and in touring theatri |
In which film did Sharon Stone play the character 'Catherine Tramell? | Basic Instinct (1992) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A violent, suspended police detective investigates a brutal murder, in which a manipulative and seductive woman could be involved. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 43 titles created 15 Jun 2013 a list of 41 titles created 17 Jul 2014 a list of 43 titles created 20 Nov 2014 a list of 25 images created 28 Dec 2015 a list of 43 titles created 6 months ago Search for " Basic Instinct " 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 2 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 18 nominations. See more awards » Videos A married man's one-night stand comes back to haunt him when that lover begins to stalk him and his family. Director: Adrian Lyne Novelist Catherine Tramell is once again in trouble with the law, and Scotland Yard appoints psychiatrist Dr. Michael Glass to evaluate her. Though, like Detective Nick Curran before him, Glass is entranced by Tramell and lured into a seductive game. Director: Michael Caton-Jones A computer specialist is sued for sexual harassment by a former lover turned boss who initiated the act forcefully, which threatens both his career and his personal life. Director: Barry Levinson A remake of the Alfred Hitchcock classic Dial M for Murder (1954). Director: Andrew Davis A borderline personality disordered defense worker frustrated with the various flaws he sees in society, begins to psychotically and violently lash out against them. Director: Joel Schumacher A married couple try everything to get each other to leave the house in a vicious divorce battle. Director: Danny DeVito A New York suburban couple's marriage goes dangerously awry when the wife indulges in an adulterous fling. Director: Adrian Lyne When a man goes for virtual vacation memories of the planet Mars, an unexpected and harrowing series of events forces him to go to the planet for real - or does he? Director: Paul Verhoeven A millionaire offers $1,000,000 to a young married couple for a night with the wife. Director: Adrian Lyne Two NYC cops arrest a Yakuza member and must escort him when he's extradited to Japan. Director: Ridley Scott Scientists discover how to make people invisible, but their test subject becomes an insane killer who stalks them. Director: Paul Verhoeven Nicholas Van Orton is a very wealthy San Francisco banker, but he is an absolute loner, even spending his birthday alone. In the year of his 48th birthday (the age his father committed ... See full summary » Director: David Fincher Edit Storyline A former rock star, Johnny Boz, is brutally killed during sex, and the case is assigned to detective Nick Curran of the SFPD. During the investigation, Nick meets Catherine Tramell, a crime novelist who was Boz's girlfriend when he died. Catherine proves to be a very clever and manipulative woman, and though Nick is more or less convinced that she murdered Boz, he is unable to find any evidence. Later, when Nilsen, Nick's rival in the police, is killed, Nick suspects of Catherine's involvement in it. He then starts to play a dangerous lust-filled mind game with Catherine to nail her, but as their relationship progresses, the body count rises and contradicting evidences force Nick to start questioning his own suspicions about Catherine's guilt. Written by Soumitra Flesh seduces. Passion kills. See more » Genres: Rated R for strong violence and sensuality, and for drug use and language | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 20 March 1992 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Did You Know? Trivia Later followed by a sequel, Basic Instinct 2 (2006), which flopped at the box office. Michael Douglas declined to reprise the role of Nick in the sequel, admitting he felt he was too old. See more » Goofs A scene where Ni |
Nancy Davis and Jane Wyman were the wives of which late actor? | Nancy Reagan Biography :: National First Ladies' Library 6 July 1921 Sloane Hospital, Flushing, Queens, New York *Nancy Reagan was the ninth of ten First Ladies born in New York, the "mother state" of presidential wives; the others were Elizabeth Monroe, Hannah Van Buren, Julia Tyler, Abigail Fillmore, Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Frances Cleveland, Eleanor Roosevelt, Jacqueline Kennedy and Barbara Bush. *Nancy Reagan's godmother was the famous actress Alla Nazimova Father: Kenneth Seymour Robbins, born 23 February 1894, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, used car salesman; married secondly, Patricia Brinckerhoff Cross in 1928; died, 2 February 1972, New Jersey Mother: Edith P. Luckett, born 16 July 1888, Washington, D.C.; married first to Kenneth Robbins, 27 June 1916; married secondly to Loyal Davis, 20 May 1929; worked after marriage as actress, playing a socialite and a maid on an NBC radio soap opera program "The Betty and Bob Show." A Democrat, she was a close friend of Chicago mayor Ed Kelley; died, 26 October 1987, Phoenix, Arizona. * Living to 99 years old, Edith Davis was the longest-living mother of a First Lady Nancy Reagan's parents divorced 23 February 1928; Edith Luckett resumed her theatrical career and sent her daughter to the home of her sister Virginia and her husband Audley Galbraith who raised her in their Bethesda, Maryland home. Nancy Reagan made visits to her mother whenever she was in New York for a lengthy theater run. Edith Luckett married a second time to Loyal Davis, neurosurgeon on 21 May 1929; she and her daughter moved to his home in Chicago. Adoptive Father: In 1935, Nancy Robbins was adopted by neurosurgeon Loyal Davis, born 17 January 1896, Galesburg, Illinois; Nancy Reagan considered Davis to be her true "father." He was Professor of Surgery and then Professor Emeritus, at Northwestern University; died 19 August 1983, Scottsdale, Arizona *Nancy Reagan is the only First Lady who was legally adopted by her mother's second husband, her birth father having ceded his legal title to her parenthood; although the widowed mothers of Abigail Fillmore, Eliza Johnson and Betty Ford remarried, none of their daughters were legally adopted by their stepfathers; the divorced mother of Jacqueline Kennedy remarried but her daughter was not legally adopted by her stepfather; the widowed mother of Frances Cleveland did not remarry until after her daughter was of adult age; the widowed fathers of Ida McKinley, Florence Harding, Lady Bird Johnson and Barbara Bush did not remarry until after their daughters were of adult age. Ancestry: English, Spanish; The most recent of Nancy Reagan's ancestors to immigrate to the United States was eight generations before her, in the line of her paternal grandmother, John Moseley, born in Dorchester, England in 1638. All of her traced ancestors came from England. On a presidential state visit to Spain during which she tried a few flamenco dance steps, Mrs. Reagan told Washington Post reporter Donnie Radcliffe that there was a claim of Spanish ancestors in her family tree. Birth Order: Nancy Reagan is an only child. She has a stepbrother, Richard Davis (born 1927), from the first marriage of her adoptive father Loyal Davis. Physical Appearance: 5' 4", brown hair, hazel eyes Religious Affiliation: Presbyterian Education: Sidwell Friends School, Washington, D.C. 1925-1928; Girl's Latin School, Chicago, Illinois, 1929-1939; Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, 1939-1943, bachelor's degree in dramatic arts Occupation before Marriage: After graduating from college, Nancy Reagan worked as a sales clerk in the Marshall Fields Department store in Chicago, and then as a nurse's aide, also in Chicago. Through her mother's friends in the acting profession, Nancy Reagan received a non-speaking role in the touring company of Ramshackle Inn, and the play eventually came to Broadway. Nancy Reagan settled in New York and landed a minor role in the musical Lute Song, starring Yul Brynner and Mary Martin. In 1949, after a successful screen test, Nancy Reagan accepted a seven-year contract |
Who directed the film 'Out Of Africa'? | Movie Review - - SCREEN: 'OUT OF AFRICA,' STARRING MERYL STREEP - NYTimes.com SCREEN: 'OUT OF AFRICA,' STARRING MERYL STREEP By VINCENT CANBY Published: December 18, 1985 FROM 1913 to 1931 Karen Blixen (1885-1962), the Danish writer who was later to publish under the name of Isak Dinesen, lived in British East Africa, now Kenya, where she ran a large coffee plantation. She had originally come out to Africa to marry the Swedish-born Baron Bror Blixen, who was her cousin as well as the twin brother of Hans Blixen, the man she really loved but who had jilted her. As man and wife, Bror and Karen were friends and occasional lovers, but Bror was an ebullient, unashamed philanderer, something that Karen seems to have accepted with equanimity until she contracted syphilis from him. They separated -Karen remaining on the farm while Bror went off to pursue his living as a great white hunter, later becoming the model for Ernest Hemingway's Robert Wilson in ''The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber.'' After Bror's departure, Karen developed what seems to have been the most profound emotional attachment of her life with Denys Finch Hatton, an English Earl's younger son, a charming aristocrat who had enough money to live pretty much as he pleased. Between trips back to England, Denys led wealthy tourists on safaris, hunted on his own, dabbled in various business deals and, from time to time, visited Karen on her farm, usually arriving unannounced and staying only as long as it suited him. They shared a love of books and music. She fed him well and he took her up in his plane to show her the face of Africa from the air. It's this affair that provides the elusive heart of Sydney Pollack's ''Out of Africa,'' a big, physically elaborate but wispy movie that opens today at Loews State and other theaters. The screenplay was written by Kurt Luedtke, drawing on Miss Dinesen's superlative memoir, ''Out of Africa,'' and some of her other writings, as well as Judith Thurman's biography, ''Isak Dinesen: The Life of a Storyteller,'' and Errol Trzebinski's biography of Finch Hatton, ''Silence Will Speak.'' ''Out of Africa'' avoids the cliches of most movies about writers. The creative process - that dramatically boring wild beast - remains safely chained up, off-screen. Further, in Meryl Streep, who here recoups any losses sustained by her performance in ''Plenty,'' the film has a Karen Blixen of such intelligence, intensity and obsessiveness that you can believe she would one day be able to write the cool, dark, bewitching prose for which she later became known. You can also believe that she would be a most difficult woman to live with. Though almost painfully self-aware, Miss Streep's Karen, accompanied by family china, crystal and silverware, sweeps grandly into Africa as if entering a world created for her own intellectual stimulation. She's nothing if not possessive. She speaks of native servants as ''my Kikuyus.'' The plantation is ''my farm.'' The continent is ''my Africa.'' She eventually comes to understand, as Denys Finch Hatton (Robert Redford) tells her, that ''we're not owners here, Karen. We're just passing through.'' Yet there remains the suspicion throughout the film, as well as in her writings, that Africa exists only as she perceives it - an exotic landscape designed to test her soul. In her books, this is, of course, true. The Africa she describes is created by her language, and we accept her vision of things - especially of faithful, childlike blacks who look on her as a great white goddess. The real Africa, photographed so picturesquely in the movie, is more problematical. It's haunted by all of the tumultuous political events that we know were to come in the following decades. This adds a certain irony that doesn't enrich the film as often as it trivializes the peculiar narrative. The film's Karen Blixen is part Scarlett O'Hara fighting to save Tara, part insensitive tourist marveling at the quaint customs of the local folk. None of this might matter if Karen's affair with the supposedly dashing and attractive Denys Finch |
Can you name the final movie directed by Alfred Hitchcock? | Alfred Hitchcock - IMDb IMDb Director | Producer | Actor Alfred Joseph Hitchcock was born in Leytonstone, Essex, England. He was the son of Emma Jane (Whelan; 1863 - 1942) and East End greengrocer William Hitchcock (1862 - 1914). His parents were both of half English and half Irish ancestry. He had two older siblings, William Hitchcock (born 1890) and Eileen Hitchcock (born 1892). Raised as a strict ... See full bio » Born: a list of 25 people created 10 Jan 2011 a list of 25 people created 21 Dec 2011 a list of 42 people created 08 Dec 2013 a list of 29 images created 24 Jul 2015 a list of 27 people created 2 months ago Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Alfred Hitchcock's work have you seen? User Polls Nominated for 5 Oscars. Another 28 wins & 27 nominations. See more awards » Known For | Edit Filmography 2014 Memory of the Camps (TV Movie documentary) 1985 Frontline (TV Series documentary) (1 episode) 1976 Family Plot (producer - uncredited) 1972 Frenzy (producer - uncredited) 1966 Torn Curtain (producer - uncredited) 1964 Marnie (producer - uncredited) 1963 The Birds (producer - uncredited) 1962 Alcoa Premiere (TV Series) (executive producer - 1 episode) - The Jail (1962) ... (executive producer) Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV Series) (producer - 7 episodes, 1955 - 1962) (executive producer - 1 episode, 1956) - The Glass Eye (1957) ... (producer - uncredited) - Mink (1956) ... (executive producer) 1959 North by Northwest (producer - uncredited) 1957-1958 Suspicion (TV Series) (executive producer - 25 episodes) 1949 Under Capricorn (producer - uncredited) 1948 Rope (producer - uncredited) 1922 Number 13 (producer - uncredited) Hide 1954-1956 Lux Video Theatre (TV Series) Lux Video Theatre Intermission Guest / Lux Video Theatre Guest Extra in Newspaper Office (uncredited) Hide 2005 Don't Give Me the Finger (Short) (play - as Sir Alfred Hitchcock) 1993 Lifepod (TV Movie) (short story) 1946 Notorious (screenplay contributor - uncredited) 1944 Lifeboat (story idea - uncredited) 1921 The Mystery Road (title designer) 1921 Appearances (title designer) 1920 The Great Day (title designer) Hide 1923 Woman to Woman (assistant director) Hide 1977 The Magic of ABC (TV Special) ("Funeral March of a Marionette") Hide 2014 Lazarus: Apocalypse (original inspiration) 2013 Intoxicated (Short) (dedicatee) 2011/IV The Waiting Room (Short) (special thanks) 2011 Special Collector's Edition (TV Series) (in memory of - 1 episode) 2009 Adjusted (Short) (special thanks) 2009/I Indigo (Short) (in memory of) 2009 Evocator (Short) (grateful acknowledgment) 2008 Creature Story (Short) (special thanks) 2007 Wingrave (Video) (dedicatee) 2003 Julie and Jack (special thanks - as Mr. Alfred Hitchcock) 2001 Blyustiteli poroka (TV Series) (dedicated to - 1 episode) - Obratniy effekt (2001) ... (dedicated to: 100 Years of) 1997 Running Time (special thanks) 1983 Psycho II (the producers acknowledge the debt owed to - as Sir Alfred Hitchcock) 1977 High Anxiety (dedicated to: the Master of Suspense) Hide 1978 CBS: On the Air (TV Mini-Series documentary) Himself 1977 La nuit des Césars (TV Series documentary) Himself 1976 The Elstree Story (TV Movie documentary) Himself 1976 The World of Alfred Hitchcock (TV Movie documentary) Himself 1972 V.I.P.-Schaukel (TV Series documentary) Himself 1972 Camera Three (TV Series) Himself 1972 Film Night (TV Series) Himself 1971 Yesterday's Witness (TV Series) Himself - Interviewee 1971 Samedi soir (TV Series) Himself 1969 Hollywood: The Selznick Years (TV Movie documentary) Himself (uncredited) 1969 London aktuell (TV Series documentary) Himself 1966 Hinter der Leinwand (TV Series documentary) Himself 1966 Film Preview (TV Series) Himself 1966 Cinema (TV Series documentary) Himself 1965 Hitchcock on Grierson (TV Movie documentary) Himself 1964 Monitor (TV Series documentary) Himself - Interviewee 1964 Telescope (TV Series documentary) Himself 1955-1962 Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV Series) Himself - Host / Alfr |
Which Disney movie first featured the song 'When You wish Upon A Star'? | When You Wish Upon a Star | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia When You Wish Upon a Star Share When You Wish Upon a Star is a featured article , which means it has been identified as one of the best articles produced by the Disney Wiki community. If you see a way this page can be updated or improved without compromising previous work, please feel free to contribute. When You Wish Upon a Star Composer Now That's What I Call Movies (UK) Followed By [Source] "When You Wish Upon a Star" is a song written by Leigh Harline and Ned Washington for Walt Disney 's 1940 adaptation of Pinocchio . [1] The original version was sung by Jiminy Cricket ( Cliff Edwards ) [1] and is heard over the opening credits and in the final scene of the film. It has since become the representative song of The Walt Disney Company . The recording by Cliff Edwards and Chorus was released by Victor Records as catalogue number 261546 and 26477A (in USA) and by EMI on the His Master's Voice Label as catalogue number BD 821. Edwards recorded another version in 1940 for an American Decca Records "cover version" of the score of Pinocchio, conducted by Victor Young and featuring soprano Julietta Novis and The King's Men. It was first released on a 4-record 78-RPM album set, and years later as one side of an LP, backed by selections from The Wizard of Oz. A recording with Christian Rub (with Mister Geppetto 's voice), Cliff Edwards and Chorus was released by Victor Records as catalogue number 26479B (in USA) and by EMI on the His Master's Voice label as catalogue number BD 823. It won the 1940 Academy Award for Best Original Song. [1] It was also the first Disney song to win an Oscar. Contents When you wish upon a star Makes no difference who you are Anything your heart desires If your heart is in your dream No request is too extreme When you wish upon a star As dreamers do She brings to those who love The sweet fulfillment of Like a bolt out of the blue Fate steps in and sees you through When you wish upon a star Your dreams come true When your heart is in your dream No request is too extreme Chorus (Singing): When you wish upon a star Your dreams come true You'll find your dreams come true Influence The American Film Institute ranked the song seventh in their 100 Greatest Songs in Film History, the highest ranked Disney animated film song, and also one of only four Disney animated film songs to appear on the list, with the others being " Some Day My Prince Will Come " from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs ranked at #19, " Beauty and the Beast " from Beauty and the Beast ranked at #62, and " Hakuna Matata " from The Lion King ranked at #99. The song reached the top one in Billboard's Record Buying Guide, a predecessor of the retail sales chart. Popular versions included Louis Armstrong, Glenn Miller, Guy Lombardo, Horace Heidt and, of course, Cliff Edwards. In Japan , Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark , the song has become a Christmas song, often referring to the Star of Bethlehem. The Swedish language version is called Ser du stjärnan i det blå, roughly translated: "do you see the star in the blue(sky)", and the Danish title is "Når du ser et stjerneskud", which translates as "When you see a shooting star". In Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway, the song is played on television every Christmas Eve in the traditional Disney one-hour Christmas cabaret, and the gathering of the entire family to watch this is considered a Scandinavian tradition. The song was also covered by Dion and the Belmonts in 1960 . The song was covered by KISS bassist Gene Simmons, on his eponymous solo album in 1978 . Simmons said that he covered it because he related to ut and was a fan of Disney movies. "When I first heard that song I could barely speak English but I knew the words were true. Anybody can have what they want, the world and life can give its rewards to anyone." [2] In 1986 , Linda Ronstadt recorded the classic song for her Platinum-certified album For Sentimental Reasons. Released as the album's first single, it peaked at #32 in Billboard Magazine at year's end. Bill |
Can you name the only actor to appear as a main character in both 'The Magnificent Seven' and 'The Dirty Dozen'? | The Dirty Dozen (1967) Author: SgtSlaughter from St. Davids, Pennsylvania, USA Acclaimed director Robert Aldrich (also famous to war film buffs for his rule-breaking drama, "Attack") twists the familiar 'unit picture' into a famous story of unexpected heroism in the midst of World War II. Instead of making his heroes clean-cut, American draftees, we're looking at the dirtiest convicts the Armed Forces has got to offer. OSS Major Reisman (Lee Marvin, "Hell in the Pacific") is an insubordinate Army officer who's facing a court-martial, when he's given one last chance for a reprieve: select twelve Army prisoners from a maximum-security detention center, train them for a top-secret mission behind the German lines, and then lead them into battle. If they succeed in the mission, they'll be released. For Reisman, it's a tough call, but it's his only chance to save his career. The men he was to work with are a mixed batch, and director Aldrich packs a lot of character development into a two-and-a-half-hour movie. The most important of the "Dirty Dozen" is Franko, a small-time Chicago hoodlum who's facing the gallows for robbery and subsequent murder of a British civilian. It's clear from the start that Franko is a loner who thinks he's big stuff, but Reisman manages to prove that he's really all talk. More than once, he considers and even attempts escape from the remote training camp that the Dozen are forced to build but maybe, just maybe, beneath that rebellious attitude, there's a chance for redemption. Then there are some more sympathetic types: Wladislaw (Charles Bronson, "Battle of the Bulge") was once a front-line infantryman who shot his platoon's medic when the medic got scared under fire and started running Bronson says "He took off with all the medical supplies
only way to stop him was to shoot him." Jefferson (Jim Brown, "Ice Station Zebra") has been convicted for murder his defense is he was defending himself from vicious, racist MPs who were abusing him. Wladislaw and Jefferson find themselves allied in order to get Franko on their side, because they have faith in Reisman and aren't willing to let Franko's rebellion become infectious. Also in fine support is Clint Walker ("None But the Brave") as the big Navajo, Posey, who punched a man too hard for shoving him. He really didn't mean to kill him; he just doesn't like being pushed. Posey comes off as a cuddly teddy bear who'd never intentionally hurt a soul, and it's clear from the start that he's one of the good guys. Finally, Telly Savalas ("Kelly's Heroes") lends a hand as the psychotic, racist, religious fanatic Maggot, who believes his job is to punish the other 11 men for their "wickedness". His motives are never really clear; all we really know is that Maggot is somewhat unhinged and potentially dangerous. Even though Reisman and his squad don't get along, they're forced to become allied against a common enemy the American General Staff, who want to do nothing short of shut the operation down. Aldrich again breaks the rules, making the conventionally "good guys" into the enemy. The Germans are barely mentioned throughout the first two acts, and only become involved for the explosive finale. The heart of this movie is anti-establishment behavior, right in the vein of the protest culture of the 60s: the good guys are the unshaven criminals, and the bad guys are the clean-cut, well-dressed Generals who come across as stupid and vain. As Colonel Everett Dasher Breed, Robert Ryan ("Flying Leathernecks") makes an excellent bully, a villain that the Dozen eventually unite to take action against. Once the men have been trained and are finally cooperating and acting as a unit, it's time to set them loose on the Nazis. And still, the story doesn't become stereotypical. The mission is simple: the men will parachute into occupied France, penetrate a château being used as a rest center for high-level German officers, and kill as many of said officers as possible in a short amount of time. This operation involves stabbing defenseless women, machine-gunning prisone |
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What is the name of Dennis the Menace's dog? | Dennis the Coincidence | Now I Know Dennis the Coincidence September 11, 2012 Dennis the Menace, pictured above, is a comic strip which was first published in the United States on March 12, 1951. It features the protagonist, Dennis Mitchell, and his penchant for causing trouble in ways both hilarious and disconcerting — and often with his dog, Ruff. Dennis the Menace has been in production for the half-century since its debut, and the franchise has expanded well outside of just paper-and-ink comics. There was a live action television series and three different animated ones; a few Dennis the Menace movies; a video game; and even a playground/park . To those of us in the United States, the blond kid with the red overalls covering a striped shirt is a cultural icon. And to those in the UK, he’s an accidental imposter. Dennis the Menace, pictured below, is a comic strip which was first published in the United Kingdom on March 17, 1951, five days after the U.S. version, in the Beano, a children’s comic book. The British Dennis is very similar to his American pseudo-cousin. He has a similar itch for mischief (although with somewhat of a malevolent bent) and, of course, the sidekick dog — in his case, it’s Gnasher, not Ruff. This Dennis has also made its way into television, movies, and (as a character) in a video game — and appeared as a regular character at a theme park . (Close enough.) In the UK, he, too, is a cultural icon. But the other similarities end at the striped shirt — the UK Dennis doesn’t wear overalls and has black hair. So who copied whom? Most likely, neither Dennis is inspired by the other — it’s simply an odd coincidence. The U.S. Dennis was created by cartoonist Hank Ketcham. Ketcham used his own family as inspiration for the strip — his real-life son’s name was Dennis and the fictional Dennis Mitchell’s parents were Henry and Alice. Hank’s real first name was Henry and Alice was his first wife and mother of the real Dennis. (Alice died in 1959 due to a drug overdose.) According to the New York Times in Ketcham’s obituary: Mr. Ketcham was pursuing a career as a freelance cartoonist in October 1950, when his first wife, the former Alice Mahar, burst into his studio to complain that their 4-year-old, Dennis, who was supposed to be napping, had instead wrecked his bedroom. ”Your son is a menace,” she shouted. The UK Dennis, on the other hand, has a less personal history — he is the byproduct of a doodle by the then-publisher of the Beano, Ian Chisholm, during a discussion with the strip’s eventual artist, David Law. However, there is one major salient fact which demonstrates that the British Menace is not a copy of the American one. While it appeared in the issue of the Beano dated March 17th, the publication went to press at least ten days before that date, meaning that the UK comic was drawn and published without any way of knowing about the American comic. While this coincidence is almost certainly innocent, it has led to some problems. In 1993, the U.S. franchise came out with a movie, titled “Dennis the Menace” in most of the English-speaking world, but, because of intellectual property questions (as well as confusion generally), the title was shorted to merely “Dennis” in the UK. And currently, the British Dennis the Menace strip goes instead by the title Dennis and Gnasher, a title originally adopted for non-UK publications as to avoid confusion with the American comic. But the protagonist, is still known as Dennis the Menace. Bonus fact: The U.S. Dennis is a blond, not a blonde. Per Merriam-Webster , “Blond” refers to the color, generally, but it is also used to refer to a man with hair of that color. When referring to a woman with blond hair, it is acceptable — albeit sometimes regarded as sexist, per Wikipedia — to use “blonde,” with an “e” at the end. From the Archives: Schtroumpf : The salty origins of another comic. Related: The first year of (U.S.) Dennis the Menace cartoons . 7 reviews, all of five stars. About $17 for 672 pages of comics. Also, if you’d like to compare, there’s the |
What are bactrians and dromedaries? | The Difference Between Bactrian And Dromedary Camels - KnowledgeNuts KnowledgeNuts The Difference Between Bactrian And Dromedary Camels By Debra Kelly on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 “A dromedary has one hump, and a camel has a refreshment car, buffet, and ticket collector.” — Monty Python’s Flying Circus, “Camel Spotting” In A Nutshell A dromedary is a subspecies of camel, native to deserts across India, Africa, and the Middle East. So what’s with the animals that have one hump and the ones that have two? That’s where the difference comes in; the dromedary has one hump, while the other subspecies of camel, the Bactrian, has two. And also unlike their more popular cousins, the Bactrian lives in the searingly hot (and freezing cold) rocky deserts of Central and East Asia. The Whole Bushel When we think of camels, it’s usually the more popular dromedary that comes to mind first. One of two subspecies of camel, these are the one-humped variety. It’s thought that their original habitat was southern Asia and the Middle East, but now they can be found throughout the desert regions of the Middle East, India and Africa. The most noticeable difference between the dromedary and the Bactrian is the number of humps—the Bactrian has two. They’re also found in a much more northern climate than the dromedary. The Bactrian is found throughout the Siberian steppe and the cold, arid deserts of Central and Eastern Asia. While we tend to think of camels crossing the sandy deserts of Africa and the Middle East, a Bactrian in its native habitat can present a much different picture. In the winter, temperatures in their native habitat can drop as low as –29° Celsius (–20° F). In both types, the camel’s hump—or humps—act as storage. Made up of fat and tissues, the camels can draw nutrients and moisture from their humps; a healthy camel will have humps that are the same firmness as the rest of their body, while those that are draining resources will have softer, flabby humps. When they have access to water, they can both drink more than 100 liters (26 gal) in less than 10 minutes. Both camels are herbivores, and they have the ability to eat thorny, prickly, or dry shrubs and grass that many other animals can’t. Bactrian camels have also been known to eat the bones and skin of animals that have been killed by carnivores, but only when there is no other food available. The Bactrians have a long, shaggy coat that helps protect them in the cold winter months. They shed their long fur in the summer, when they are faced with temperatures much like those that their southern cousins thrive in. The dromedary has a much shorter coat. The Bactrian is typically dark brown to beige in coloring, while the dromedary is commonly brown. However, there are also black and white individuals, with almost every shade in between. The two different species of camel have very different feet, each adapted to their specific environments. The dromedary thrives in mostly sandy conditions, and has padded feet that can easily be punctured by stones and other sharp objects. The Bactrian also has wide feet that allow them to more easily walk across snow and sand, but their feet are tougher and can stand up to their more rocky environment. Dromedary camels have one baby at a time, and these babies are dependent on their mothers for anywhere from 12 to 24 months; they tend not to breed until they are about three years old for females, and six years old for males. Bactrian camels can have one or two babies (although one is much more common) and continue nursing them for up to a year and a half. The young aren’t completely independent until they’re five years old, thought they can bear young of their own between three and five years. In the wild, both types of camels can live—on average—to between 40 and 50 years old. In captivity, though, the lifespan of the Bactrian drops to around 35 years while the dromedary’s average lifespan doesn’t fluctuate. Show Me The Proof |
Who was the King of Swing? | The Kings of Swing - Kings of Swing The Kings of Swing next show - Kent Senior Center – Kent, WA DAYS HOURS MINUTE SECOND View Calendar The Kings of Swing, a Puget Sound premier big band add an air of 1940s elegance and style to every performance in their tuxedos with white dinner jackets. The Kings are a 17-piece dance band that originated in 1944. Come listen to the Kings at one of their public performances around the greater Seattle, Everett, Bellevue, Tacoma and South Sound area venues. Enjoy listening to songs in the styles of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman, Louis Prima, Peggy Lee or today’s artists such as Harry Connick Jr., Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Michael Bublé. The Kings make people of all ages want to get up and dance. Whether playing big band jazz standards, vocals or swing for festivals, community events, company and private parties or weddings and anniversaries the Kings of Swing give a tight, polished, professional performance that shows their love for the music. Upcoming Concerts & Dances Kent Senior Center – Kent, WA 03 Jan 7:45 pm Dance to The Kings of Swing Big Band on the largest wood dance floor in Kent at the Kent Senior Center. The band plays from 7:45-9:30 pm. These dances are not just for seniors but are open to the general public of all ages. We often have young dance groups showing up to do their version of jigger bugging. City of Kent, Washington Kent Senior Center – Kent, WA Kent Senior Center – Kent, WA 07 Feb 7:45 pm Dance to The Kings of Swing Big Band on the largest wood dance floor in Kent at the Kent Senior Center. The band plays from 7:45-9:30 pm. These dances are not just for seniors but are open to the general public of all ages. We often have young dance groups showing up to do their version of jigger bugging. City of Kent, Washington Kent Senior Center – Kent, WA Kent Senior Center – Kent, WA 07 Mar 7:45 pm Dance to The Kings of Swing Big Band on the largest wood dance floor in Kent at the Kent Senior Center. The band plays from 7:45-9:30 pm. These dances are not just for seniors but are open to the general public of all ages. We often have young dance groups showing up to do their version of jigger bugging. City of Kent, Washington Kent Senior Center – Kent, WA |
Who was the first man to fly across the channel? | Louis Blériot's first flight across the Channel recreated 100 years on - Telegraph France Louis Blériot's first flight across the Channel recreated 100 years on It was 100 years ago that Frenchman Louis Blériot became the first man to fly across the Channel. Louis Blériot Photo: Hulton Archive By Henry Samuel in Paris 5:04PM BST 24 Jul 2009 The mustachioed aviation enthusiast and inventor was one of three pilots to respond to a public challenge to become the first man to achieve the feat. The British newspaper magnate Lord Northcliffe had offered a prize of £1,000 to the first person to make the flight in either direction. But his two competitors – Hubert Lartham, a Franco-British sportsman, and Charles de Lambert, a Russian aristocrat– both failed leaving Mr Blériot, 37, to claim the title and the money. On Saturday, an original "Blériot XI" aircraft will lead an armada of microlights across the 22 miles from Calais to Dover to mark the 100th anniversary of the occasion. The two towns are hosting a weekend of festivities to remember the achievement, which was a key moment in flying history and helped convince a sceptical public that the future lay in the air. Mr Blériot set out from Les Baraques – a neighbourhood of southern Calais since renamed Blériot-Plage – and spent 37 minutes in the air before touching down in a field below Dover Castle, smashing his propeller and undercarriage. He was later given a hero's welcome back in Paris. Today's repetition of the feat will be led off by Mikael Carlson, a Swedish enthusiast who owns two original Blériot XIs. The aircraft went into mass production after the Channel feat showed its potential. He will be followed by three replica aircraft, and then some 300 hundred microlights. The British and French air force display teams will also pay a tribute. "The aircraft is made mostly of ash, braced together with piano wires," said Mr Carlson, a commercial airline pilot. "But it is an incredibly modern design. If you disregard the fact that the fuselage is open, it is exactly like a modern aircraft such as a microlight. "And the way it is flown and controlled is exactly like a modern aircraft, with the stick and pedals." The celebrations will be attended by Mr Blériot's grandson – also called Louis – who described his grandfather's achievement as a "turning-point in history." Mr Blériot went on to head a successful plane-making company with interests in Britain and France. It is hoped there will be no repeat of a 1989 attempt to make the same crossing in an original Blériot, which ended in the plane crashing into the sea. |
Who starred as Rocky Balboa? | Rocky Balboa (2006) - 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 Thirty years after the ring of the first bell, Rocky Balboa comes out of retirement and dons his gloves for his final fight; against the reigning heavyweight champ Mason 'The Line' Dixon. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 46 titles created 11 Feb 2013 a list of 21 titles created 25 Mar 2013 a list of 30 titles created 26 Apr 2014 a list of 27 titles created 30 Sep 2014 a list of 30 titles created 12 Oct 2014 Search for " Rocky Balboa " 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. After iron man Drago, a highly intimidating 6-foot-5, 261-pound Soviet athlete, kills Apollo Creed in an exhibition match, Rocky comes to the heart of Russia for 15 pile-driving boxing rounds of revenge. Director: Sylvester Stallone Rocky struggles in family life after his bout with Apollo Creed, while the embarrassed champ insistently goads him to accept a challenge for a rematch. Director: Sylvester Stallone After winning the ultimate title and being the world champion, Rocky falls into a hole and finds himself picked up by a former enemy. Director: Sylvester Stallone Reluctantly retired from boxing, and back from riches to rags, Rocky takes on a new protege who betrays him, as the champ's son must adjust to his family's new life after bankruptcy. Director: John G. Avildsen Rocky Balboa, a small-time boxer, gets a supremely rare chance to fight heavy-weight champion Apollo Creed in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect. Director: John G. Avildsen The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed. Director: Ryan Coogler In Thailand, John Rambo joins a group of missionaries to venture into war-torn Burma, and rescue a group of Christian aid workers who were kidnapped by the ruthless local infantry unit. Director: Sylvester Stallone John Rambo is released from prison by the government for a top-secret covert mission to the last place on Earth he'd want to return - the jungles of Vietnam. Director: George P. Cosmatos Former Green Beret John Rambo is pursued into the mountains surrounding a small town by a tyrannical sheriff and his deputies, forcing him to survive using his combat skills. Director: Ted Kotcheff Colonel Trautman is captured by Soviets during a mission in Afghanistan and Rambo sets out to rescue him while taking on the invading Russian forces. Director: Peter MacDonald A botched mid-air heist results in suitcases full of cash being searched for by various groups throughout the Rocky Mountains. Director: Renny Harlin Two cops are framed and must clear their names. Directors: Andrey Konchalovskiy, Albert Magnoli Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Kurt Russell, Teri Hatcher Edit Storyline When he loses a highly publicized virtual boxing match to ex-champ Rocky Balboa, reigning heavyweight titleholder Mason Dixon retaliates by challenging the Itallian Stallion to a nationally televised, 10-round exhibition bout. To the surprise of his son and friends, Rocky agrees to come out of retirement and face an opponent who's faster, stronger and thirty years his junior. With the odds stacked firmly against him, Rocky takes on Dixon in what will become the greatest fight in boxing history, a hard-hitting, action-packed battle of the ages. Written by Shawn Ashley The greatest underdog story of our time...is back for one final round. See more » Genres: Rated PG for boxing violence and some language | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 20 December 2006 (USA) See more » Also Known As: $17,003,904 (USA) (22 December 2006) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia In 2005, Sylvester Stallone published a men's fitness magazine ca |
Who would use a mashie niblick? | From Mashies to Niblicks: Names of Old Golf Clubs By Brent Kelley Updated December 04, 2016. Back in the early days of golf history , and even into the 20th century, golf clubs in a set were not identified by number (e.g., 5-iron), but by name. There were clubs called mashies and niblicks (and mashie-niblicks); cleeks and jiggers; baffies and spoons, among others. Today, we call such clubs "antique golf clubs" or "historical golf clubs," or obsolete or archaic clubs. Perhaps the better name, though, would be "pre-modern clubs." You can think of modern golf club sets as those containing (mostly) clubs identified by number rather than name, and with steel (and later graphite) shafts rather than wood (most commonly hickory) shafts. The transition to such modern sets was completed in the late 1930s, early 1940s. In the earliest days of golf, and up into the mid-1800s, there was very little uniformity from one clubmaker's clubs to another's, and sometimes little conformity even within different sets made by the same clubmaker. Not much was standardized, from set to set, about those old golf clubs. continue reading below our video How to Throw a Perfect Spiral in Football Over time, however, such uniformity and conformity did begin to emerge. By the turn of the 20th century, the old names of golf clubs did imply certain common characteristics. One clubmaker's mashie, in other words, was roughly the same as another's (but not necessarily identical in playing characteristics) by the early 1900s, and companies began making sets with the following names and relationships. The Old Names of (Old) Golf Clubs So let's run down the names of the most commonly used historical golf clubs. We'll also put them into some context - how they related to one another within a set of clubs - by relating their usage to the ways golfers use modern equivalents. In other words, which of the antique clubs would have been used the way a current golfer uses, say, a 9-iron? These equivalencies are based on information from the British Golf Museum. (Clubs are listed as if we are working our way through the bag, from longest club to putter.) Some alternate names (or names of clubs with very similar functions) are also listed next to the primary name. Play Club (grass club, long club): The historical equivalent of the driver. Golfers used the "play club" to "play away" from the teeing ground . Brassie: The closest equivalent in use to modern 2- or 3-woods. It had that name because of a brass plate on the sole. Wooden Cleek: Used in the manner of a modern 4-wood. Spoon : Used as one would use a modern 5-wood. When spoons first appeared (going back to the 18th century, perhaps earlier), some had concave faces. Shaped like a spoon, in other words, giving them their name. Baffie (baffing spoon): Equivalent to a higher-lofted wood (such as a 7-wood) or even a hybrid. In fact, some modern golf manufacturers have used the "baffie" name on hybrid clubs. It's sometimes spelled "baffy." The preceding clubs all had wood clubheads ; the following antique clubs had iron clubheads. Cleek (driving iron): With blade-like iron heads, it is most closely associated to modern 1-irons and 2-irons in use. Could also be used for putting, but see the last club listed below. Mid Iron: Equivalent in use to a modern 2-iron. Mid Mashie: Used in a manner of a modern 3-iron, and occupying that space in the golfer's bag. One of the several lower- lofted irons. Mashie Iron: Used like a 4-iron. Mashie: One of the better-known of the old golf club names, the mashie most closely resembled today's 5-iron in its function. Spade Mashie: Equivalent in use to a 6-iron. Mashie Niblick: Had the role of the 7-iron among antique golf clubs. Pitching Niblick (lofting iron): Comparable to an 8-iron in use. Niblick: Along with the mashie (and mashie-niblick), the best-known among the old clubs because of its distinctive name. It was a higher-lofted iron such as a modern 9-iron. Some golf manufacturers still break out the "niblick" name for wedges and chippers, when they want to try to capitalize on clu |
In the song who killed Cock Robin? | GREG BROWN - WHO KILLED COCK ROBIN? LYRICS Who Killed Cock Robin? Lyrics Greg Brown - Who Killed Cock Robin? Lyrics "Who killed Cock Robin?" "I," said the Sparrow, "With my bow and arrow, I killed Cock Robin." "Who saw him die?" "I," said the Fly, "With my little eye, I saw him die." "Who caught his blood?" "I," said the Fish, "With my little dish, I caught his blood." "Who'll make the shroud?" "I," said the Beetle, "With my thread and needle, I'll make the shroud." "Who'll dig his grave?" "I," said the Owl, "With my pick and shovel, I'll dig his grave." "Who'll be the parson?" "I," said the Rook, "With my little book, I'll be the parson." "Who'll be the clerk?" "I," said the Lark, "If it's not in the dark, I'll be the clerk." "Who'll carry the link?" "I," said the Linnet, "I'll fetch it in a minute, I'll carry the link." "Who'll be chief mourner?" "I," said the Dove, "I mourn for my love, I'll be chief mourner." "Who'll carry the coffin?" "I," said the Kite, "If it's not through the night, I'll carry the coffin." "Who'll bear the pall? "We," said the Wren, "Both the cock and the hen, we'll bear the pall." "Who'll sing a psalm?" "I," said the Thrush, "As she sat on a bush, I'll sing a psalm." "Who'll toll the bell?" "I," said the bull, "Because I can pull, I'll toll the bell." All the birds of the air fell a-sighing and a-sobbing, When they heard the bell toll for poor Cock Robin. Lyrics powered by www.musixmatch.com |
which film had song Springtime for Hitler? | Producers, The (1967) -- (Movie Clip) Springtime For Hitler You will receive an email shortly to confirm your email address. Producers, The (1967) -- (Movie Clip) Springtime For Hitler title details and video sharing options now playing Producers, The (1967) -- (Movie Clip) Springtime For Hitler Max (Zero Mostel) and Leo (Gene Wilder) are giddy as they watch the premiere of the ever-outrageous "Springtime for Hitler" number in Mel Brooks original The Producers, 1967. View the TCMDb entry for The Producers (1968) share video Producers, The (1967) -- (Movie Clip) Springtime... Max (Zero Mostel) and Leo (Gene Wilder) are giddy as they... Producers, The (1967) -- (Movie Clip)... Producers, The (1967) -- (Movie Clip) Springtime For Hitler Max (Zero Mostel) and Leo (Gene Wilder) are giddy as they watch the premiere of the ever-outrageous "Springtime for Hitler" number in Mel Brooks original The Producers, 1967.> Ben Mankiewicz Intro -- The Producers (1967) Ben Mankiewicz introduces The Producers, 1967. Ben Mankiewicz Intro -- The Producers... Ben Mankiewicz Intro -- The Producers (1967) Ben Mankiewicz introduces The Producers, 1967. > Mel Brooks, Walk Of Fame -- (TCM Original) Friday,... Mel Brooks with shades and a speech receiving his star on... Mel Brooks, Walk Of Fame -- (TCM Original) Friday, April 23rd Mel Brooks with shades and a speech receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in conjunction with his appearance at the TCM Classic Film Festival, Friday, April 23rd.> Producers, The (1967) -- (Movie Clip) A Minor... Nervous accountant Leo Bloom (Gene Wilder) and desperate... Producers, The (1967) -- (Movie Clip) A Minor Compulsion Nervous accountant Leo Bloom (Gene Wilder) and desperate producer Max Bialystock (Zero Mostel) discuss financial chicanery and psychological nuances in an early scene from Mel Brooks' The Producers, 1967.> Producers, The (1967) -- (Movie Clip) I'll Do... Max Bialystock (Zero Mostel) takes nervous accountant Leo... Producers, The (1967) -- (Movie Clip) I'll Do It! Max Bialystock (Zero Mostel) takes nervous accountant Leo Bloom (Gene Wilder) out on the town and persuades him to pursue happiness in Mel Brooks' The Producers, 1967.> Producers, The (1967) -- (Movie Clip) You're... Max Bialystock (Zero Mostel) is raising money in what he... Producers, The (1967) -- (Movie Clip)... Producers, The (1967) -- (Movie Clip) You're Incorrigible Max Bialystock (Zero Mostel) is raising money in what he calls "little-old-lady land" for his planned-flop "Springtime for Hitler" in Mel Brooks' original The Producers, 1967.> |
Can you name the singer of the title track for 'You Only Live Twice'? | You Only Live Twice (1967) - 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 You Only Live Twice ( 1967 ) Approved | Agent 007 and the Japanese secret service ninja force must find and stop the true culprit of a series of spacejackings before nuclear war is provoked. Director: Harold Jack Bloom (additional story material), Roald Dahl (screenplay) Stars: From $10.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 23 titles created 05 Mar 2013 a list of 24 images created 25 Jul 2014 a list of 23 titles created 10 Dec 2014 a list of 26 titles created 29 Dec 2015 a list of 26 titles created 3 months ago Title: You Only Live Twice (1967) 6.9/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 1 win & 2 nominations. See more awards » Videos James Bond heads to The Bahamas to recover two nuclear warheads stolen by SPECTRE agent Emilio Largo in an international extortion scheme. Director: Terence Young A diamond smuggling investigation leads James Bond to Las Vegas, where he uncovers an evil plot involving a rich business tycoon. Director: Guy Hamilton James Bond woos a mob boss's daughter and goes undercover to uncover the true reason for Blofeld's allergy research in the Swiss Alps that involves beautiful women from around the world. Director: Peter R. Hunt James Bond willingly falls into an assassination ploy involving a naive Russian beauty in order to retrieve a Soviet encryption device that was stolen by SPECTRE. Director: Terence Young Investigating a gold magnate's smuggling, James Bond uncovers a plot to contaminate the Fort Knox gold reserve. Director: Guy Hamilton 007 is sent to stop a diabolically brilliant heroin magnate armed with a complex organization and a reliable psychic tarot card reader. Director: Guy Hamilton A resourceful British government agent seeks answers in a case involving the disappearance of a colleague and the disruption of the American space program. Director: Terence Young James Bond is led to believe that he is targeted by the world's most expensive assassin while he attempts to recover sensitive solar cell technology that is being sold to the highest bidder. Director: Guy Hamilton James Bond investigates the hijacking of British and Russian submarines carrying nuclear warheads with the help of a KGB agent whose lover he killed. Director: Lewis Gilbert Agent 007 is assigned to hunt for a lost British encryption device and prevent it from falling into enemy hands. Director: John Glen James Bond investigates the mid-air theft of a space shuttle and discovers a plot to commit global genocide. Director: Lewis Gilbert A fake Fabergé egg and a fellow agent's death lead James Bond to uncover an international jewel-smuggling operation, headed by the mysterious Octopussy, being used to disguise a nuclear attack on N.A.T.O. forces. Director: John Glen Edit Storyline When an American space capsule is swallowed up by what they believe to be a Russian spaceship, World War 3 nearly breaks out. The British Government, however, suspect that other powers are at work as the space craft went down near Japan. S.P.E.C.T.R.E. is the force behind the theft, as James Bond discovers, but its motives are far from clear, and he must first find out where the captured space capsule is held before America and Russia initiate another world war. Written by Graeme Roy <[email protected]> You Only Live Twice...and "TWICE" is the only way to live! See more » Genres: 13 June 1967 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Ian Fleming's You Only Live Twice See more » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia The primary reason for converting the Toyota 2000GT coupes into convertibles was Sean Connery 's height; he was simply too tall to fit into the GT which was notoriously too small for anyone over 5'8". Connery's heigh |
Can you name the singer of the title track for '1963 - From Russia With Love,? | From Russia with Love (1963) - Alternate Versions - IMDb From Russia with Love (1963) Alternate Versions Showing all 7 items In the French theatrical version the end title song "From Russia With Love" by Matt Monro was sung in French by Swedish singer/actor Bob Askolf under the title "Bons baisers de Russie". Russian dialogue is translated in subtitles on some video prints of the film, but not on some TV prints. Compared to the cinema prints of the 70·s and the first video issues, the end titles on present video and DVD prints are now longer and slightly different in content. Some TV prints omit the gypsy girl fight. One Canadian showing in the 1990s omitted the gypsy camp segment altogether. The 2001 DVD release corrects the misspelling of Martine Beswick's name in the credits. ABC broadcasts in the mid-1970s omitted the pre-credits sequence. The original cinema release was cut by the BBFC to receive an "A" rating: Uses of the words "lovers" and "physical enjoyment" were cut. The gypsy dance was edited, including a shot of her bending backwards. The subsequent fight was reduced. A shot of Tatiana walking to the bed nude was cut. (This was later reinstated in video releases) Bonds reference to searching Tatiana was cut, and the kissing is reduced. Tatiana's line "I hope I came up to expectations" was cut. The scene where agents are shown filming Bond and Tatiana in the bed was shortened and darkened. "Was I" in the line "Was I as exciting as all those Western girls?" was changed to "Am I". Bond's line "two hours should straighten this out" as he lowers the blind on the Orient Express was removed. In the train compartment, Grant's line "What a performance!" when referring to the reel of film was cut. The Bond-Grant fight was reduced. When Bond shoots Klebb, her expressions of pain were reduced and the latter part of her moaning was muted. Bond's repeat of the line "What a performance!" on the boat was cut. See also |
Can you name the singer of the title track for '1965 - Thunderball,'? | Nancy Sinatra - The music of James Bond - Pictures - CBS News The music of James Bond Next Shirley Bassey Welsh singer Shirley Bassey has sung the most Bond theme songs, beginning with "Goldfinger," a pop hit in 1964. She also sang "Diamonds Are Forever" (1971) and "Moonraker" (1979). Photo: Singer Dame Shirley Bassey performs on stage during the Diamond Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace on June 4, 2012, in London. Credit: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images Tom Jones Tom Jones sang the theme for "Thunderball" in 1965, the same year he burst onto the music scene with his signature hit, "It's Not Unusual," and won a Grammy as best new artist. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II on March 29, 2006. Photo: Tom Jones performs on the Virgin Media Stage during the V Festival at Hylands Park on Aug. 19, 2012, in Chelmsford, England. Credit: Samir Hussein/Getty Images Nancy Sinatra Sixties pop icon Nancy Sinatra sang the theme for the 1967 film "You Only Live Twice." Photo: Actress/singer Nancy Sinatra arrives at the 12th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel on Feb. 25, 2010, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Credit: Jason Merritt/Getty Images Paul McCartney and Wings Paul McCartney had a Top 10 hit with the theme song for "Live and Let Die" (1973). Photo: Paul McCartney performs at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 12, 2012, in Los Angeles. Credit: Getty Lulu Scottish singer, actress, and television personality Lulu performed the title theme for "The Man with the Golden Gun" (1974). Photo: Lulu arrives at the "Strictly Come Dancing" press launch at BBC Television Center on Sept. 7, 2011, in London. Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images Carly Simon Carly Simon had a huge hit with the Marvin Hamlisch-penned "Nobody Does It Better" for the 1977 film "The Spy Who Loved Me." It was the first Bond song that had a different title than the movie, but the words "the spy who loved me" are in the song's lyrics. Photo: Carly Simon attends the "You're So Vain" after-party during the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival at 1 Oak on April 29, 2010, in New York. Credit: Joe Corrigan/Getty Images Sheena Easton Sheena Easton sang the Oscar-nominated title song for "For Your Eyes Only" (1981). The Scottish-born singer is the only Bond artist to be seen singing the title song during the opening credits. Photo: Sheena Easton performs at the grand opening of the Chaum Center on Oct. 27, 2010, in Seoul, South Korea. Credit: Chris Weeks/Getty Images Duran Duran Duran Duran had a No. 1 hit with the title song for "A View to a Kill" (1985). It remains the only James Bond theme song to have reached the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Photo: From left, Jon Taylor, Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes and Roger Taylor of the musical group Duran Duran arrive at the "South Park" 15th Anniversary Party at The Barker Hanger on Sept. 20, 2011, in Santa Monica, Calif. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Gladys Knight Motown legend Gladys Knight performed the title song for "License to Kill" in 1989. Photo: Gladys Knight arrives at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 20, 2012, in Las Vegas. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Tina Turner U2's Bono and The Edge wrote the main title song for 1995's "Goldeneye," sung by Tina Turner. Photo: Tina Turner attends the Emporio Armani show during Milan Fashion Week on Feb. 26, 2011, in Milan, Italy. Credit: Vittorio Zunino Celotto Sheryl Crow The main title song for "Tomorrow Never Dies" (1997) was performed by Sheryl Crow, who co-wrote it with Mitchell Froom. Photo: Sheryl Crow performs during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Field on April 29, 2012, in Indio, Calif. Credit: AP Photo/Matt Sayles Garbage Alternative pop/rock band Garbage sang the title song for "The World Is Not Enough" (1999). Photo: Shirley Manson of Garbage performs onstage at the MTV World Stage Monterrey Mexico 2012 at Arena Monterrey on Sept. 12, 2012, in Monterrey, Mexico. Credit: Victor Chavez/Getty Images Madonna Madonna's title track for "Die Another Day" (2002) was a Top 10 s |
Can you name the singer of the title track for '1974 - The Man With The Golden Gun'? | The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The Man with the Golden Gun ( 1974 ) PG | James Bond is led to believe that he is targeted by the world's most expensive assassin while he attempts to recover sensitive solar cell technology that is being sold to the highest bidder. Director: From $10.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 23 titles created 05 Mar 2013 a list of 24 images created 25 Jul 2014 a list of 23 titles created 10 Dec 2014 a list of 26 titles created 29 Dec 2015 a list of 26 titles created 3 months ago Title: The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) 6.8/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 1 win & 1 nomination. See more awards » Videos James Bond investigates the hijacking of British and Russian submarines carrying nuclear warheads with the help of a KGB agent whose lover he killed. Director: Lewis Gilbert 007 is sent to stop a diabolically brilliant heroin magnate armed with a complex organization and a reliable psychic tarot card reader. Director: Guy Hamilton Agent 007 is assigned to hunt for a lost British encryption device and prevent it from falling into enemy hands. Director: John Glen James Bond investigates the mid-air theft of a space shuttle and discovers a plot to commit global genocide. Director: Lewis Gilbert A fake Fabergé egg and a fellow agent's death lead James Bond to uncover an international jewel-smuggling operation, headed by the mysterious Octopussy, being used to disguise a nuclear attack on N.A.T.O. forces. Director: John Glen A diamond smuggling investigation leads James Bond to Las Vegas, where he uncovers an evil plot involving a rich business tycoon. Director: Guy Hamilton Agent 007 and the Japanese secret service ninja force must find and stop the true culprit of a series of spacejackings before nuclear war is provoked. Director: Lewis Gilbert James Bond heads to The Bahamas to recover two nuclear warheads stolen by SPECTRE agent Emilio Largo in an international extortion scheme. Director: Terence Young James Bond woos a mob boss's daughter and goes undercover to uncover the true reason for Blofeld's allergy research in the Swiss Alps that involves beautiful women from around the world. Director: Peter R. Hunt An investigation of a horse-racing scam leads 007 to a mad industrialist who plans to create a worldwide microchip monopoly by destroying California's Silicon Valley. Director: John Glen James Bond is living on the edge to stop an evil arms dealer from starting another world war. Bond crosses all seven continents in order to stop the evil Whitaker and General Koskov. Director: John Glen James Bond goes rogue and sets off to unleash vengeance on a drug lord who tortured his best friend, a C.I.A. agent, and left him for dead and murdered his bride after he helped capture him. Director: John Glen Edit Storyline Scaramanga is a hit-man who charges a million dollars per job. He becomes linked to the death of a scientist working on a powerful solar cell, and James Bond is called in to investigate. As he tracks down Scaramanga, he realises that he is highly respected by the killer, but will this prove to be an advantage in the final showdown? Written by Graeme Roy <[email protected]> Taglines: The world's greatest villains tried to kill James Bond. Now it's Scaramanga's turn to try See more » Genres: 20 December 1974 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Ian Fleming's The Man with the Golden Gun See more » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia In the fight in the dancer's dressing-room, Roger Moore sprays one of the villains in the face with an aerosol can of what is clearly Brut-33, a nod to the Fabergé company with which Moore was associated. See more » Goofs After the Bottoms Up Club scene, Lieutenant Hip tells Bond that |
Can you name the singer of the title track for '1981 - For Your Eyes Only'? | Sheena Easton - For Your Eyes Only (HQ) - YouTube Sheena Easton - For Your Eyes Only (HQ) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Dec 25, 2011 Scotland's Sheena Easton scored a world wide hit with this in 1981. She also remains the only artist to ever be seen singing the theme song to a James Bond movie during its opening titles. Category |
Can you name the singer of the title track for '1989 - Licence to Kill'? | Gladys Knight - Licence To Kill - YouTube Gladys Knight - Licence To Kill Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Sep 4, 2009 The soundtrack to Licence to Kill, the 16th James Bond film of the same name, was released by MCA Records in 1989. Because the usual James Bond composer John Barry (who had scored almost every film from From Russia with Love onwards) was not available at the time, due to the fact he was undergoing throat surgery, the soundtrack's score was composed and conducted by Michael Kamen, who also composed the soundtracks for the first three Die Hard films and all four Lethal Weapon films. Initially Eric Clapton and Vic Flick were asked to write and perform the theme song to Licence to Kill. The theme was said to have been a new version based on the James Bond Theme. The guitar riff heard in the original recording of the theme was played by Flick. The prospect, however, fell apart and Gladys Knight's song and performance was chosen, later becoming a UK Top 10 hit. The song (one of the longest to ever be used in a Bond film) was composed by Narada Michael Walden, Jeffrey Cohen and Walter Afanasieff. It was based on the "horn line" from Goldfinger, which required royalty payments to the original writers.[1] The music video of "Licence to Kill" was directed by Daniel Kleinman, who later took over the reins of title designer from Maurice Binder for the 1995 Bond film, GoldenEye. All the instrumental tracks are amalgams of various sequences and musical cues from the film rather than straight score excerpts. The end credits of the film feature the song If You Asked Me To sung by Patti LaBelle. Though the song was a top ten R&B charter and a minor pop hit for LaBelle, in 1992, the song was covered by and became a much bigger hit for singer Céline Dion. The track Wedding Party, used during the wedding of Felix Leiter to Della Churchill, makes reference the track Jump Up from the very first Bond film, Dr. No. Category |
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Who sailed in the Nina - Pinta and Santa Maria? | The Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria The Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria Having gotten permission and funds from Ferdinand and Isabella Columbus set about outfitting a little fleet for a trip across the "Ocean Sea" to find a faster route to China and India. He got three ships, now remembered as the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. The Santa Maria was the largest of the ships (and also the slowest). It was Columbus's flagship on the first voyage. It was built in Pontevedra, Galicia. Because of this the Santa Maria was sometimes referred to as "La Gallega", meaning "the Galician". The ship was classified as a carrack, a three or four masted ocean going sailing ship. The Santa Maria had four masts. The fore and mainmasts both carried a square sail, while the mizzen (or aft) mast had a triangular sail. She reportedly sailed well across the Atlantic, but she ran aground near Haiti and broke apart. Her hewn timbers were then used to build a fort known as La Navidad, because the wreck occurred on Christmas Day. The ship was not built especially for this journey, but had been built long before and was rented from its master and owner Juan de la Cosa. As Columbus was the Admiral of the Fleet, Juan was the Captain of the Santa Maria. He would also accompany Columbus on his second and third voyages. "Pinta", meaning "Painted One", is thought to be a nickname for the second vessel. Her given name is no longer certain. The Pinta was a caravel . This was a smaller two or three masted ship of about 20 meters in length (about 65 feet) and about 7 meters wide (22 feet). It could be crewed by about 25 sailors. It was captained on the first trip by Mart�n Alonso Pinz�n. He was also part owner of both the Niña and the Pinta. Columbus had some difficulty with him on the first voyage. They became separated more than once largely at the seeming instigation of Pinzon. "Niña" was also a nickname. The third ship was originally named the Santa Clara. The name may have come from the original owner whose name was Juan Nino. 1 It was lateen rigged (or Latin rigged), which was a mast with a diagonal yard mounted with a triangular sail. It was captained by Vicente Y��ez Pinz�n the brother of the captain of the Pinta. The ship carried a crew of about 25 and was classed a caravel (thought to be about 45 feet long). After the Santa Maria ran aground, Columbus used the Niña as his flagship. All told, there were about 120 crewmen for the combined fleet. They lived on hard biscuit, salted meat, and fish. They drank beer and water. Of course, they could not drink sea-water because of the high salt content. In that day they had not yet developed methods for distilling the sea-water to remove the salt. Living conditions were difficult. Sleeping was done on the hard deck, often exposed to the weather. Because of the danger of a wooden ship burning to the water-line, fires had to be strictly controlled. The cooking was done by the ships cook in the forward part of the ship. The captain normally had a small cabin in the aft part of the ship. The three ships set out from Palos, Spain on 3 August 1492. |
Which leader died in St Helena? | Napoleon dies in exile - May 05, 1821 - HISTORY.com Napoleon dies in exile Publisher A+E Networks Napoleon Bonaparte , the former French ruler who once ruled an empire that stretched across Europe, dies as a British prisoner on the remote island of Saint Helena in the southern Atlantic Ocean. The Corsica-born Napoleon, one of the greatest military strategists in history, rapidly rose in the ranks of the French Revolutionary Army during the late 1790s. By 1799, France was at war with most of Europe, and Napoleon returned home from his Egyptian campaign to take over the reigns of the French government and save his nation from collapse. After becoming first consul in February 1800, he reorganized his armies and defeated Austria. In 1802, he established the Napoleonic Code, a new system of French law, and in 1804 was crowned emperor of France in Notre Dame Cathedral. By 1807, Napoleon controlled an empire that stretched from the River Elbe in the north, down through Italy in the south, and from the Pyrenees to the Dalmatian coast. Beginning in 1812, Napoleon began to encounter the first significant defeats of his military career, suffering through a disastrous invasion of Russia, losing Spain to the Duke of Wellington in the Peninsula War, and enduring total defeat against an allied force by 1814. Exiled to the island of Elba, he escaped to France in early 1815 and raised a new Grand Army that enjoyed temporary success before its crushing defeat at Waterloo against an allied force under Wellington on June 18, 1815. Napoleon was subsequently exiled to the island of Saint Helena off the coast of Africa. Six years later, he died, most likely of stomach cancer, and in 1840 his body was returned to Paris, where it was interred in the Hotel des Invalides. Related Videos |
Who has won the most Oscars? | Oscars Record Holders: Academy Award Nominees and Winners - Us Weekly By Allison Takeda Meryl Streep, Anthony Hopkins, and Walt Disney are among those who hold Oscar records for nominations and wins at the Academy Awards Credit: Michael Buckner/Getty Images; Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images; Apic/Getty Images Roll out the red carpet -- the 2014 Oscars are just around the corner! In celebration of the 86th Academy Awards, airing live from L.A.'s Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 2, Us Weekly is taking a look back at nearly nine decades of wins, losses, upsets, and more fun facts. Which Hollywood legend has 59 nominations? Which star won a leading actor trophy for just 16 minutes of screen time? We've got the answers -- and more Oscars record-holders -- in the roundup below! Not surprisingly, the actress with the most total acting nominations is Meryl Streep , who has earned 18 nominations for films including Out of Africa, The Bridges of Madison County, The Devil Wears Prada, Julie & Julia, and this year's August: Osage County. Three of those 18 nominations resulted in wins, for 1979's Kramer vs. Kramer, 1982's Sophie's Choice, and 2011's The Iron Lady. PHOTOS: Oscars dress predictions -- what J. Law, Lupita, and other stars should wear on the red carpet The male record-holder for most total acting nominations is Jack Nicholson , who has been up for an Oscar 12 times since 1969. His nominated performances include roles in Easy Rider, Chinatown, and About Schmidt. Like Streep, he has three wins under his belt, for 1975's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, 1983's Terms of Endearment, and 1997's As Good As It Gets. In the category of youngest Oscar winners ever, there are two record-holders. Shirley Temple, who won the Honorary Juvenile Award at age 6 in 1934, is the youngest overall, but Tatum O'Neal is the youngest in the standard competitive categories. She earned a Best Supporting Actress trophy for Paper Moon in 1973, when she was 10 years old. Take a look at some other Academy Award record-holders: Oldest Honorary Oscar winner: art director Robert F. Boyle, 98 when he won in 2007 Oldest competitive Oscar winner: Christopher Plummer, 82 when he won Best Supporting Actor in 2012 for Beginners Most nominations received by a single film: All About Eve (1950) and Titanic (1997), with 14 nominations each Most awards won by a single film: Ben-Hur (1959), Titanic (1997), and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), with 11 wins each PHOTOS: Stars who have never won an Oscar Most film nominations without a win: The Turning Point (1977) and The Color Purple (1985), with 11 nominations each Most acting nominations without a competitive win: Peter O'Toole, with 8 nominations (O'Toole later won an Honorary Oscar in 2003) Shortest performance to win a lead-acting Oscar: Anthony Hopkins' 16 minutes of screen time in Silence of the Lambs Most total nominations for a single person: Walt Disney, with 59 nominations and 22 wins, most for short films like Ferdinand the Bull and Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day PHOTOS: Stars' Oscar looks through the years Most wins for a leading actress: Katharine Hepburn, with 4 awards (for Morning Glory in 1934, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner in 1968, The Lion in Winter in 1969, and On Golden Pond in 1982) Most wins for a leading actor: Daniel Day-Lewis, with 3 awards (for My Left Foot in 1990, There Will Be Blood in 2008, and Lincoln in 2013) Most nominations for directing: Ben-Hur director William Wyler, with 12 nominations (and 3 wins) |
Which award has the words for valour on it? | British Gallantry Medals of the First World War Victoria Cross (V.C.) (Level 1 Gallantry Award) This is the highest award for gallantry. It is awarded for an act of outstanding courage or devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy. All ranks were, and still are, eligible when serving with the British and Commonwealth armed forces. The Royal Warrant for the award of the Victoria Cross has essentially remained the same since the inception of the medal to the present day. It was, and still is, awarded “for most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy.” (1) The Victoria Cross can also be awarded to civilians if they were under military command at the time of the act of bravery. The George Cross (G.C.) is an equivalent award but is made to an individual, military or civilian, who has carried out an act of special courage when not in the face of the enemy. Origin of the Victoria Cross The Victoria Cross was instituted on 29th January 1856. At the time of the Crimean War (1853-1856) the British military - which consisted of the Royal Navy and the Army - did not have a gallantry medal open to all ranks. The idea was put forward to the British House of Commons by a Member of Parliament and ex-Royal Navy man, Captain T Scobell. It was also suggested as an idea by the then Secretary of State, the Duke of Newcastle. His successor, Lord Panmure, carried on with the correspondence about the new gallantry medal already established with Prince Albert. Queen Victoria was very interested in the medal, especially as it was to be named after her. She preferred the name of “Victoria Cross” to the suggested title of “The Military Order of Victoria”. Victoria involved herself by making suggestions about the design and the metal it could be made of. She was the person who suggested that the design should bear the words “For Valour” instead of the suggested words “For the Brave”. The word “valour” extended a special significance to an act of extra special bravery and courage, which might be considered to be more than an act of “bravery”. Queen Victoria did not like the original copper cross which was submitted for approval. A suggestion was made to create the medal from the cascabels (the knob and the neck of a breech-loading cannon) of two Russian cannons captured in the Crimea. As has been examined in a recent study(2), the two 18 pounder cannons which were provided for creating the Victoria Cross medals were Chinese in origin, not Russian. One theory is that the guns were captured by the Russians from the Chinese and used against the British Army in the battle at Sevastopol. It has also been suggested that the metal used for the Victoria Crosses cast during the First World War did not come from these two original cannons, but from other Chinese guns captured in the Boxer Rebellion (1898-1901). The Royal Warrant for the Victoria Cross was issued on 29th January 1856. The first investiture ceremony was held a few months later in Hyde Park on 26th June 1856. 62 awards were issued for acts of valour during the Crimean War (1853-1856). There is approximately 10kg of remaining metal from the two cascabels of the original cannons reputed to have come from Sevastopol. This is stored in a secure vault and can only be taken out of the vault under an armed guard. The same jewellers, Hancocks of London, has been responsible for casting the Victoria Cross medal from the first one to the present day. The Crimson Medal Ribbon Until April 1918 the medal ribbon issued with the Victoria Cross medal was red (or crimson) for Army recipients and blue for Navy recipients. When the Royal Air Force was formed on 1st April 1918 it was decided that recipients from all of the three Services should wear the crimson ribbon with the medal. From 22nd May 1920 King George V stated in a warrant that all recipients would wear the cr |
Who won an Oscar for the African Queen? | Live Discussion - Studypool Who won an Oscar for the African Queen? Dec 4th, 2014 Humphrey Bogart wins the Oscar for Best Actor for The African Queen at the 24th Academy Awards. Dec 4th, 2014 |
What in business terms is the IMF? | The World Bank and The International Monetary Fund | Global Exchange Resources The World Bank and The International Monetary Fund Through loans, often to governments whose constituents suffer the most under the global economy, and "structural adjustment" policies, the World Bank (WB) International Monetary Fund (IMF) has kept most nations of the global south in poverty. Conditions on accepting loans ensure open market access for corporations while cutting social spending on programs such as education, health care and production credits for poor farmers. Created after World War II to help avoid Great Depression-like economic disasters, the World Bank and the IMF are the world's largest public lenders, with the Bank managing a total portfolio of $200 billion and the Fund supplying member governments with money to overcome short-term credit crunches. But when the IMF and the WB lend money to debtor countries, the money comes with strings attached. These strings come in the form of policy prescriptions called "structural adjustment policies." These policies—or SAPs, as they are sometimes called—require debtor governments to open their economies to penetration by foreign corporations, allowing access to the country's workers and environment at bargain basement prices. Structural adjustment policies mean across-the-board privatization of public utilities and publicly owned industries. They mean the slashing of government budgets, leading to cutbacks in spending on health care and education. They mean focusing resources on growing export crops for industrial countries rather than supporting family farms and growing food for local communities. And, as their imposition in country after country in Latin America, Africa, and Asia has shown, they lead to deeper inequality and environmental destruction. |
Ringo Starr narrates which children's TV series? | Richard Starkey - Genealogy Genealogy Join the world's largest family tree Gender Share your family tree and photos with the people you know and love Build your family tree online Share photos and videos Father of <private> Starkey (STARKEY); <private> Starkey and <private> Starkey Occupation: Drummer with The Beatles, SINGER AND DRUMMER OF THE GROUP THE BEATLES Managed by: <private> Gregorini di Savignano di Romagna stepchild <private> Gregorini di Savignano di Romagna stepchild step-parent About Ringo Starr Better known by his stage name Ringo Starr, the English musician, singer-songwriter, and actor gained worldwide fame as the drummer for The Beatles. When the band formed in 1960, Starr belonged to another Liverpool band, Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. He became The Beatles' drummer in 1962, taking over from Pete Best. In addition to his contribution as drummer, Starr featured as lead singer on a number of successful Beatles songs (in particular, "With a Little Help from My Friends", "Yellow Submarine", and the Beatles version of "Act Naturally") and as songwriter with the songs "Don't Pass Me By", "What Goes On" and "Octopus's Garden". As drummer for The Beatles, Starr was musically creative, and his contribution to the band's music has received high praise from notable drummers in more recent times. Starr described himself as "your basic offbeat drummer with funny fills", technically limited by being a left-handed person playing a right-handed kit. Drummer Steve Smith said that Starr's popularity "brought forth a new paradigm" where "we started to see the drummer as an equal participant in the compositional aspect" and that Starr "composed unique, stylistic drum parts for The Beatles songs". Starr is the most documented and critically acclaimed actor-Beatle, playing a central role in several Beatles films, and appearing in numerous other movies, both during and after his career with The Beatles. After The Beatles' break-up in 1970, Starr achieved solo musical success with several singles and albums, and recorded with each of his fellow ex-Beatles as they too developed their post-Beatle musical careers. He has also been featured in a number of TV documentaries, hosted TV shows, and narrated the children's television series Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends. He currently tours with the All-Starr Band, making stops in such cities as New York and Boston, MA. Ringo Starr was born Richard Starkey at 9 Madryn Street, Toxteth, Liverpool, England, the son of Elsie (née Gleave) and Richard Starkey, a confectioner.His paternal grandfather was born with the surname "Parkin", and later adopted his stepfather's surname, "Starkey". Starr's parents split up when he was three years old, and his mother subsequently married Harry Graves, who encouraged his interest in music.Starr attended an Evangelical Anglican church during his childhood.He was afflicted by illness for much of his early years. When aged six, he had appendicitis, which developed complications, causing him to fall into a coma.At thirteen, he developed chronic pleurisy and was admitted to a sanatorium for two years. After this extended hospital visit he did not return to school. The periods of hospitalization left him behind scholastically, and as a result he was ineligible to attend grammar school or even sit its Eleven plus qualifying examination.Starr attended St Silas, a Church of England primary school in High Park Street, close to his home in Admiral Grove; singer Billy Fury attended the school at the same time. Later Starr attended Dingle Vale Secondary Modern School, leaving in 1955. While there, he showed an aptitude for art and drama as well as practical subjects including mechanics. Starr's health problems had another enduring effect in the form of allergies and sensitivities to food, and when The Beatles traveled to India in 1968, he took his own food with him. Like John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison, Starr became caught up in Liverpool's skiffle craze. In 1957, he and his friend Eddie Miles formed The Eddie Clayton Skiffle Group. In 1959, he |
Which country grows the most fruit? | California produces a sizable majority of many American fruits, vegetables, and nuts, including 99 percent of artichokes Photo by Darrin Zammit Lupi/Reuters Food scientists at Cornell University have produced a strain of broccoli that thrives in hot environments, which may make it possible for states with stiflingly hot summers to grow the vegetable. California, where cool coastal fog is perfect for growing standard broccoli, currently produces more than 90 percent of the broccoli grown in the United States. If California were to disappear, what would the American diet be like? Expensive and grainy. California produces a sizable majority of many American fruits, vegetables, and nuts: 99 percent of artichokes, 99 percent of walnuts, 97 percent of kiwis, 97 percent of plums, 95 percent of celery, 95 percent of garlic, 89 percent of cauliflower, 71 percent of spinach, and 69 percent of carrots (and the list goes on and on). Some of this is due to climate and soil. No other state, or even a combination of states, can match California’s output per acre. Lemon yields in California , for example, are more than 50 percent higher than in Arizona . California spinach yield per acre is 60 percent higher than the national average. Without California, supply of all these products in the United States and abroad would dip, and in the first few years, a few might be nearly impossible to find. Orchard-based products in particular, such as nuts and some fruits, would take many years to spring back. Price surges would eventually become the larger issue. Rising prices would force Americans to consume more grains, which are locked in a complicated price-dependent relationship with fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats. When the price of produce increases, people eat more grain. When the price of grain drops, people eat more fruits and vegetables. (In fact, in some parts of the world, wheat and rice are the only proven “Giffen goods” —a product in which decreasing prices lead to decreasing demand.) Young people and the poor in America, more than others, eat less fresh food when prices rise. The loss of California’s output would create a dire situation for at least a decade. History suggests, however, that we’d eventually find a way to cope. A state’s agricultural makeup can evolve surprisingly quickly—California’s certainly did. In the 1860s, the state’s leading crops were wheat and corn. Beginning in the 1880s, however, the state ceased to be the nation’s breadbasket and became its fruit and vegetable basket. Rail-links made transcontinental food shipments possible. Cities on the Eastern seaboard offered staggeringly high prices for produce. Interest rates dropped from 100 percent during the Gold Rush that began in 1849 to 30 percent in 1860 to 10 percent in the 1890s. This decline afforded California farmers the time to change over to slow-developing crops such as nuts and tree fruits. The land under irrigation grew four-fold from 1889 to 1914. Manufacturers of farm equipment relocated to California and designed equipment specifically for the state’s farming conditions, the same way automobile parts suppliers flooded Detroit in the early 20th century and computer engineers moved to Silicon Valley in the 1990s. If the rest of the nation were to lose California’s agricultural riches tomorrow, we might see a similar process begin in other states. Although few states will ever have California’s glorious year-round-growing climate, they could easily improve transportation and other infrastructure to increase agricultural efficiency. Got a question about today’s news? Ask the Explainer Brian Palmer covers science and medicine for Slate. |
Which company is owned by Bill Gates? | Bill Gates Now Owns Less of Microsoft Than Steve Ballmer Bill Gates Now Owns Less of Microsoft Than Steve Ballmer {{article.article.images.featured.caption}} Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Full Bio The author is a Forbes contributor. The opinions expressed are those of the writer. Loading ... Loading ... This story appears in the {{article.article.magazine.pretty_date}} issue of {{article.article.magazine.pubName}}. Subscribe For the first time in ’s history, nearly 40 years after Bill Gates founded the company in 1975, he is no longer its largest individual shareholder. That title now belongs to Steve Ballmer , who served as CEO from 2000 to 2014. In an April 30 filing , Gates revealed that he sold 4.6 million shares for roughly $186 million pre-tax. He now owns 330 million shares, 3 million less than Ballmer, his Harvard pal who later joined him at the Seattle company. Gates’ cofounder Paul Allen , who apparently had a smaller stake than Gates from the outset, sold most of his shares years ago. Gates, Ballmer and Allen all amassed massive fortunes building Microsoft into a software giant. Gates became the wealthiest man on the planet, with a fortune of $77 billion. Ballmer got $20 billion, good for 34th richest in the world. And Allen, one of Gates' childhood buddies, is now worth $16 billion, making him the 55th richest. Gates remained heavily involved in company operations until June 2008, when he stepped back to focus on giving away the fortune Microsoft made him. Gates has been the richest man in the world for 15 of the last 20 years, despite having already given away at least $28 billion. He now owns 4% of Microsoft, a stake worth $13.3 billion. The bulk of his fortune is kept in his private firm Cascade Investment. He stepped down as chairman of the board in February and assumed the new role of technology advisor, planning to spend more of his time working with product managers at Microsoft. But he remains focused on philanthropy. He and his wife Melinda traveled to Cambodia in April as part of his ongoing mission to eradicate malaria from the country. He dubbed this week “mosquito week” to focus on efforts to fight mosquitoes—one of the world’s biggest killers, more deadly than sharks, he points out. As Gates shifted his focus to philanthropy, Ballmer remained at Microsoft running the company. He turned in $120 billion in profit over his tenure but also let rivals and Apple get ahead. After he announced last August that he would retire within a year, Microsoft shares spiked 10% overnight. |
What would you do with a maris piper? | What would you do with a maris piper? - General Discussion - Engineering and I.T Discussion Forum What would you do with a maris piper? What would you do with a maris piper? answer is "Eat it - it’s a potato". With Quick-Reply you can write a post when viewing a topic without loading a new page. You can still use bulletin board code and smileys as you would in a normal post. Warning: this topic has not been posted in for at least 120 days. Unless you're sure you want to reply, please consider starting a new topic. Name: |
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In what country are the Drakesberg mountains? | Drakensberg | mountain range, Africa | Britannica.com mountain range, Africa list of cities and towns in South Africa Drakensberg, the main mountain range of Southern Africa . The Drakensberg rises to more than 11,400 feet (3,475 metres) and extends roughly northeast to southwest for 700 miles (1,125 km) parallel to the southeastern coast of South Africa . Rock and cave art several thousands of years old has been found in the range. There are many game reserves and parks. In 2000 uKhahlamba/Drakensberg Park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site . The Drakensberg is part of the Great Escarpment and separates the extensive high plateaus of the South African interior from the lower lands along the coast. From its northeastern termination in Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces, the range extends through Lesotho to Eastern Cape province. The range separates Mpumalanga and Free State provinces and Lesotho on the plateau from lower-lying Swaziland and KwaZulu-Natal province near the coast. The Drakensberg is the main watershed of South Africa and is the source of the Orange River . A time-lapse survey of the Drakensberg mountain range, Southern Africa. © Martin Harvey (A Britannica Publishing Partner) Drakensberg mountains, South Africa. © PG Images/Fotolia Giant’s Castle Game Reserve, home to Giant’s Castle peak (background), located in the Drakensberg … © Pat on stock/Fotolia The most-elevated stretch of the Drakensberg, in eastern and southern Lesotho, is composed of severely eroded basalt capping a sandstone base. Its pinnacles and broken and fractured blocks present a steep eastern scarp (10,000 to more than 11,000 feet [3,000 to 3,300 metres] in elevation) along the length of the border between Lesotho and KwaZulu-Natal; a steep southern scarp (8,000 to 10,000 feet [2,400 to 3,000 metres] in elevation) lies along the length of the Lesotho–Eastern Cape province border. The local Zulu name for the eastern face, Quathlamba, meaning “barrier of pointed spears” or “piled-up rocks,” is an accurate physical description of this part of the Drakensberg. Immediately below the steep scarps to the south and east are sandstone terraces with basalt outcrops and deep valleys running to the sea; this is an area of many game reserves and scenic national parks. Segment of the Drakensberg known as Cathedral Peak, South Africa Gerald Cubitt |
Venice stands on what river? | Information About Rivers in Italy | USA Today Information About Rivers in Italy The Arno river passes through Florence. (Photo: Medioimages/Photodisc/Photodisc/Getty Images ) "Information on Sicily, Italy, for Tourists" Most visitors to Italy don't immediately think of its rivers. The mind turns first to the Mediterranean beaches, the canals of Venice or the gushing of Rome's ornate city fountains. However, Italy's geography is deeply affected by several major rivers and their basins. Given the country's mountain ranges in the northern and central regions and the relatively close proximity of extensive coastline, rivers flow in many directions, from the southwestern flow of the Arno to the eastern course of the Po. Tiber The Tiber, or "Tevere" in Italian, is the third longest of Italy's rivers, spanning 252 miles from the Apennines to the Tyrrhenian Sea. Historically, the river has played a major role, given its passage through Rome. In modern times, however, the river is less important for transport, as its relatively shallow and narrow size makes it navigable only for the smallest crafts. In the 19th century, extensive building of embankments around Rome restrained the river from overflowing its banks, a problem that had previously been common. The Tiber river basin extends from the river to cover around 6,950 square miles. Po The Po River stands out as Italy's longest river. Its path meanders from the Cottian Alps east to the Adriatic Sea, stretching 405 miles across Northern Italy. The basin of the Po river is vital to much of the agriculture and industry of Northern Italy. It's known as the Padan or Padanian Plain and extends more than 27,100 square miles. Close to the river's source in the Cottian Alps, the waters are characterized by swift rapids. Past Turin and through the Monferrato uplands, it takes a a gentler course with many bends and oxbow lakes. Adige The Adige is the second-longest river in Italy, flowing in a southeasterly course from the Alpine lakes through the Venosta Valley, past the northern cities of Merano and Bolzano. It's 255 miles altogether, with a basin of 4,710 square miles. Near Verona, it swerves to the southeast and continues to the Adriatic Sea, just north of the Po River delta. It's a fairly deep river, although its relatively rapid currents can hinder ship traffic. The river is an important source of hydroelectric power and irrigation. Arno Many visitors to Italy will recognize the Arno as the river that cuts through Florence. It flows 150 miles in total, winding from the Tuscan Apennines through Tuscany to the Ligurian Sea. Its basin extends 3,184 square miles. The Arno generally doesn't accommodate navigation. The Arno is also well-known because it passes near Pisa, the city made famous by and widely visited for its leaning tower. While Pisa was once only two miles from the Arno's mouth, the river has since shifted its course considerably further away. References |
What is the capital of Chechnya? | Capital of Chechnya - definition of Capital of Chechnya by The Free Dictionary Capital of Chechnya - definition of Capital of Chechnya by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Capital+of+Chechnya Related to Capital of Chechnya: Chechen Republic , Kicking Horse River Groz·ny or Groz·nyy (grôz′nē) The capital of Chechnya in southwest Russia. In the center of a rich oil-producing area, it was a major objective of German forces during World War II. Much of the city was destroyed in battles (1994-1995 and 1999-2000) between Russian troops and Chechen secessionists. Grozny |
What is the sacred animal of Thailand? | 10 Most Sacred Worshipped Animals - List Dose 10 Most Sacred Worshipped Animals Article by surbhi jalan , January 19, 2015 Animal worship, also known as Zoolatry, is a religious ritual where animals are considered as deities. It forms a part of many ancient religions like cow is worshiped in Hinduism as well as ancient Persia. It is believed that these animals represent deities and have divine characteristics. Animal worship is a very important part of the ancient Egypt religion. It is partially based on the fact that animals have qualities that humans do not possess at all or in lesser measure, such as power or speed, and which stir fear. In different parts of the world, animals are worshiped for different reasons. Here are top ten most commonly worshiped animals across the world: 10. Pig In ancient Egypt pigs were considered as sacred to the god. Their god appears as a pig with erect bristles and who watched for storms, darkness, deserts and chaos. Even pigs were sacrificed in the name of the God. Greeks also practice the ritual of sacrificing pigs to their goddess Demeter. The goddess represented grain, fertility, purity and also cherishing youth, preserving marriages and greenery. According to Chinese zodiac pigs are one of the twelve auspicious animals. The Celts also worshiped a ‘god of swine’ named Moccus, after the prayer ceremony cooked pork was served as one of the rituals. 9. Snake In Karnataka, India Serpent deities are worshiped. The worship of snakes is present in several old cultures and traditions. Especially in the Hindu culture Lord Shiva wears a Nag “Indian Cobra” around his neck as an ornament. Cobra’s is the most sacred among the entire snake in India. There is a special festival of snakes called Nag Panchami, where all worship snakes and their deities. It is a festival celebrated all over the India, peoples offer prayer, Milk and worship the snake. Not only in India, even in other parts of the Old World such as America serpents are worshiped. In south India live snakes are worshiped. The Egyptians worship a number of snake gods and in some of the Native American tribes snake is the god who give fair winds and cause thunderstorm. 8. Tiger According to Chinese myth and culture tigers are among one of the 12 zodiac animals. The Chinese art and martial art consider tiger as an earth symbol. For eastern Asia culture tiger is a symbol of royalty, fearlessness and anger. In china there is a suburbs named Kunming which is a major tourist attraction for tiger worship. Here the worship of tiger is a tourist attraction. In Hinduism tiger is associated with the Hindu god Shiva and Durga. In Nepal, a tiger festival is celebrated called as Bagh Jatra. In many parts of Vietnam, there is a tiger temple in every village. Tigers are always admired for their strength, ferocity and royalty. One can easily see tiger statutes at the entrance of temples and palaces. It is believed that they keep evil spirits away from entering those places. 7. Cattle In Hinduism cattle’s are considered to be holy, even Zoroastrianism, ancient Egyptian and Greek also consider them to be auspicious. Majorly Cow and buffalo are worshipped by people and the slaughter of an ox is seen as an offering to god. In south India, a Toda ritual is performed where in a year a bull calf is sacrificed and later eaten by the adult males. The Egyptian distinguishes bull by some redetermined traits. They celebrate their birthday every year and are mummified after their death and obscured in a tomb. Similar rituals are followed in Nile. In India cows are respected the most among all the animals and its products are magic for Indians. Cow is a symbol of wealth and drinking of cow urine is considered to bring good fortune and prosperity. 6. Elephant In Thailand people believe that a white elephant contain the soul of a dead person. In India, Lord Ganesha has the head of an elephant. During the festival called Alunam, the unmarried women worship elephants by dancing and singing songs. In certain cultures elephant figurines are used to display the importance. |
Timbucktoo is in which country? | The Legend of Timbuktu, Mali and Today By Matt Rosenberg Updated February 19, 2016. The word "Timbuktu" (or Timbuctoo or Tombouctou) is used in several languages to represent a far-away place but Timbuktu is an actual city in the African country of Mali . Where Is Timbuktu? Located near the edge the Niger River, Timbuktu is situated near the middle of Mali in Africa. Timbuktu has a population of approximately 30,000 and is a major Saharan Desert trading post. The Legend of Timbuktu Timbuktu was founded by nomads in the twelfth century and it rapidly became a major trading depot for the caravans of the Sahara Desert . During the fourteenth century, the legend of Timbuktu as a rich cultural center spread through the world. The beginning of the legend can be traced to 1324, when the Emperor of Mali made his pilgrimage to Mecca via Cairo. In Cairo, the merchants and traders were impressed by the amount of gold carried by the emperor, who claimed that the gold was from Timbuktu. Furthermore, in 1354 the great Muslim explorer Ibn Batuta wrote of his visit to Timbuktu and told of the wealth and gold of the region. continue reading below our video Test Your General Science Knowledge Thus, Timbuktu became renown as an African El Dorado, a city made of gold. During the fifteenth century, Timbuktu grew in importance, but its homes were never made of gold. Timbuktu produced few of its own goods but served as the major trading center for salt trade across the desert region. The city also became a center of Islamic study and the home of a university and extensive library. The city's maximum population during the 1400s probably numbered somewhere between 50,000 to 100,000, with approximately one-quarter of the population composed of scholars and students. The Timbuktu Legend Grows The legend of Timbuktu's wealth refused to die and only grew. A 1526 visit to Timbuktu by a Muslim from Grenada, Leo Africanus, told of Timbuktu as a typical trading outpost. This only incited further interest in the city. In 1618, a London company was formed to establish trade with Timbuktu. Unfortunately, the first trading expedition ended up with the massacre of all its members and a second expedition sailed up the Gambia River and thus never reached Timbuktu. In the 1700s and early 1800s, many explorers attempted to reach Timbuktu but none returned. Many unsuccessful and successful explorers were forced to drink camel urine, their own urine, or even blood to attempt to survive the barren Sahara Desert. Known wells would be dry or would not provide enough water upon an expedition's arrival. Mungo Park was a Scottish doctor who attempted a trip to Timbuktu in 1805. Unfortunately, his expedition team of dozens of Europeans and natives all died or abandoned the expedition along the way and Park was left to sail along the Niger River, never visiting Timbuktu, but merely shooting at people and other objects on the shore with his guns as his insanity increased along his voyage. His body was never found. In 1824, the Geographical Society of Paris offered a reward of 7000 francs and a gold metal valued at 2,000 francs to the first European who could visit Timbuktu and return to tell their story of the mythical city. European Arrival in Timbuktu The first European acknowledged to have reached Timbuktu was Scottish explorer Gordon Laing. He left Tripoli in 1825 and traveled for a year and a month to reach Timbuktu. On the way, he was attacked by the ruling Tuareg nomads and was shot, cut by swords, and broke his arm. He recovered from the vicious attack and made his way to Timbuktu and arrived in August 1826. Laing was unimpressed with Timbuktu, which had, as Leo Africanus reported, become simply a salt trading outpost filled with mud-walled homes in the middle of a barren desert. Laing remained in Timbuktu for just over one month. Two days after leaving Timbuktu, he was murdered. French explorer Rene-Auguste Caillie had better luck than Laing. He planned to make his trip to Timbuktu disguised as an Arab as part of a caravan, much to the chagrin of proper European e |
Who said If a lie is told in the Whitehouse Nixon gets royalty? | Nixon Quotes Jumbo Joke: Humor the Way You Like It Nixon Quotes Love him or hate him, former U.S. President Richard M. Nixon could sometimes be poetic when he spoke. In fact, he had something to say about that.... "The language of politics is poetry, not prose. Jackson is poetry. Cuomo is poetry. Dukakis is a word processor." (on Meet the Press, 10 April 1988) "I'll speak for the man, or against him, whichever will do him most good." "I hear that whenever anyone in the White House tells a lie, Nixon gets a royalty." "For years politicians have promised the moon, I'm the first one to be able to deliver it." (after the success of the Apollo 11 moon landing mission) "I gave 'em a sword. And they stuck it in, and they twisted it with relish. And I guess if I had been in their position, I'd have done the same thing." (on Watergate) "Television is to news what bumper stickers are to philosophy." Posted October 14, 2011 |
What animal was the symbol of freedom in ancient Rome? | Find Your Animal Symbols & Animal Symbol Meanings Ant: Animal Symbols Ants are symbols meaning the accomplishment of a great labor, wisdom and providence. Ants are industrious and cooperate well as a group for community benefit. The strength of ants in proportion to their size is also legendary. Ants are social insects related to wasps and bees. Ants form colonies where each ant has a specific role to play for the survivial of the group as a whole. Ants thrive all over the world with the exception of Antartica and a few islands. Ants are used in many cultures for both food and medication. Ants are believed to communicate through their sense of smell, aided by their long antennae. More Information on This Website Nature and Its Symbols Antelope: Animal Symbols Antelopes are symbols meaning beauty, sharp vision, gentleness and speed. In ancient Rome, the antelope was sacred to Minerva, goddess of wisdom. The fleetness of the antelope has been proverbial in many cultures. For a woman to be compared to an antelope is a high compliment: she is graceful, beautiful and has beautiful eyes. The keen eyesight of the antelope led to a belief in ancient Persia and Arabia that antelopes could see into the future. The fleetness of the antelope, also known as a gazelle, was also legendary. In the Rig-Veda, the antelope is the steed of the winds. The gazelle also appears in the Old Testament, representing man armed with two horns (abstinence and obedience) to defend himself from temptation. Recommended Amazon Books About Antelope Nature and Its Symbols Camel: Animal Symbols Camels are symbols meaning both humility, willingness to serve and obstinacy. In medieval art and sculpture, the camel was used to represent humility and the willingness to bear another's burden, largely because camels are trained to kneel down to receive heavy loads. Many artists employing this symbolism had no direct experience with camels. In the east, however, camels are famous as being disagreeable and obstinate. An eastern proverb proclaims that the camel, "Curses it its ancestors on the way up a hill and its Maker on the way down." For Egyptians, camels are symbolic of complainers and those who are slow on their feet. The average life expectancy of a camel is 45 years. They can run at speeds of up to 40 miles per hour and sustain sppeds of 25 miles per hour. Their humps actually sotre fatty tissue rather than water as is commonly believed. More Information on This Website Nature and Its Symbols Cat: Animal Symbols Cats are symbols meaning spiritual power and freedom or love of liberty. Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt. The Egyptian goddess Bast was feline and her chariot was drawn by cats. In the Christian world, cats were maligned as associating with witches and the devil. Cats have also been used as negative symbols of women, especially predatory women or those who seek to entice men to sexual misconduct. Likewise, "tom-cats" have a similar reputation. To be "catty" is to be flirtatious. A "cat-house" is a place of prostitution. In addition, the cat is highly fertile and often has large litters. These associations have dampened the cat's magical qualities in some circles, although cats remain a favorite pet and useful for keeping the rodent population in check around the world. Cats have been associated with humans for at least 9,500 years. They are the most popular pet worldwide. More Information About Cats on This Website Nature and Its Symbols Deer: Animal Symbols Deer are symbols meaning heavenly longing, undisciplined vigor, the defeat of evil and the ability to renew one's youth. The deer's search for water in the wilderness has often been compared to man's search for God. There is a le that deer draw snakes from their holes and then trample them to death--this is the basis of the idea of deer as defeaters of evil. In ancient Greece, the stag was a symbol of the anchorite or celibate dedicated to God. For the Druids, a deer or hart was also capable of prophecy. Visions often occurred in the presence of deer. (Photo courtesy of |
What was the first Beatles song licensed for use in a Nike advert? | Apple picks 50 top songs from commercials | Adweek 1. The Resource featuring Jimmy Napes, “Gimme That” (iPod nano) 2. Bent Fabric, “Jukebox ” (Cingular/AT&T Wireless) 3. The Faders, “No Sleep Tonight” (Motorola ROKR) 4. DJ Kane, “Brinca” (Motorola Rokr) 5. Johnny Cash, “I’ve Been Everywhere” (Choice Hotels) 6. The 5.6.7.8’s, “Woo Hoo” (Vonage) 7. Faith No More, “Easy” (Levi’s) 8. The Ramones, “Blitzkreig Bop” (Diet Pepsi) 9. Tennessee Ernie Ford, “Sixteen Tons” (GE) 10. The Wynona Riders, “Kids In America” (Kmart) 11. Bill Withers, “Use Me” (GMC) 12. Blue Öyster Cult, “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” (Bones) 13. Kansas, “Dust in the Wind” (Subaru) 14. Better Than Ezra, “Juicy” (Desperate Housewives) 15. The O’Jays, “Love Train” (Coors Light) 16. Nonpoint, “In the Air Tonight” (E*Ring) 17. Louis Armstrong, “A Kiss to Build a Dream On” (Visa) 18. Five for Fighting, “100 Years” (JP Morgan Chase) 19. Train, “Get to Me” (Cingular/AT&T Wireless) 20. Hilary Duff, “Wake Up” (Kohl’s) 21. The Cars, “Just What I Needed” (Circuit City) 22. Cher, “Song for the Lonely” (Weight Watchers) 23. Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World” (Hallmark) 24. M.I.A. , “Galang” (Honda) 25. Bruce Hornsby, “Gonna Be Some Changes Made” (Lowe’s) 26. Spice Girls, “Wannabe” (Citibank) 27. Electric Light Orchestra, “Do Ya” (Monster) 28. Love Unlimited Orchestra, “Love’s Theme” (“Got milk?”) 29. Scorpions, “Rock You Like a Hurricane” (TGI Fridays) 30. Eurythmics, “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” (The Apprentice: Martha Stewart) 31. M.C. Hammer, “U Can’t Touch This” (Purell) 32. Robert Palmer, “Simply Irresistible” (Applebee’s) 33. KC & The Sunshine Band, “Keep It Comin’ Love” (Blockbuster) 34. The Edgar Winter Group, “Free Ride” (Citgo) 35. Squeeze, “Tempted” (Dentyne) 36. Hot Chocolate, “You Sexy Thing” (Dr Pepper) 37. Billy Preston, “Nothing from Nothing” (Fidelity) 38. The Lovin’ Spoonful, “Do You Believe in Magic?” (Kohl’s) 39. Vangelis, “Chariots Of Fire” (Nike) 40. Kasabian, “Club Foot” (Pontiac) 41. The Carpenters, “Top of the World” (Aquafina) 42. Iggy Pop, “Lust for Life” (Royal Caribbean) 43. Iron & Wine, “Such Great Heights” (M&M’s) 44. John Sebastian, “Welcome Back—Theme from Welcome Back, Kotter” (Mylanta) 45. Alec Empire, “The Ride” (Acura) 46. The Allman Brothers Band, “Melissa” (Cingular/AT&T Wireless) 47. Goat, “Great Life” (Kia) 48. The Mooney Suzuki, “Alive & Amplified” (Suzuki) 49. The Bellrays, “Revolution Get Down” (Nissan) 50. Orquesta Del Plata, “Montserrat” (Kahlua) Get the The AdFreak Daily newsletter: Thanks for signing up! Check your inbox for a confirmation email. |
James Drury starred in which TV western series? | James Drury, star of 'The Virginian,' has roots in Salem James Drury, star of 'The Virginian,' has roots in Salem The actor reminisces about his childhood and his role in the popular western TV series. Post to Facebook James Drury, star of 'The Virginian,' has roots in Salem The actor reminisces about his childhood and his role in the popular western TV series. Check out this story on statesmanjournal.com: http://stjr.nl/1hxoKJD CancelSend A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. 6 Activate your digital access. James Drury, star of 'The Virginian,' has roots in Salem Capi Lynn , Statesman Journal Published 5:00 a.m. PT April 26, 2014 | Updated 7:24 p.m. PT April 26, 2014 Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. James Drury, who grew up in Salem, was the star of the western TV series "The Virginian," which aired on NBC from 1962 to 1971. Courtesy of TheVirginian.net James Drury, who grew up in Salem, played the tough but charming ranch foreman in the 1960s TV western "The Virginian." Courtesy of TheVirginian.net Fullscreen Buy Photo This copy of an autographed photo of Salem native James Drury, who starred in the popular western TV series "The Virginian," was discovered in the Statesman Journal archives. Statesman Journal Archives Salem native James Drury starred in the popular western TV series "The Virginian" from 1962 to 1971. Courtesy of TheVirginian.net Fullscreen Buy Photo James Drury, who grew up in Salem, has more than 30 credits in television and movies, but he is best known for playing the lead role in "The Virginian." The western TV series aired on NBC from 1962 to 1971. Statesman Journal Archives Doug McClure (left) and James Drury were the only actors who had roles in The Virginian from the start of the nine-year western TV series to the end. Drury grew up in Salem. Courtesy of TheVirginian.net Fullscreen Buy Photo James Drury, the star of "The Virginian," is shown in this undated photo taken in Salem with his parents, Beatrice and James Drury Sr. Drury grew up in both Salem and New York, where his father was a professor. Statesman Journal Archives Fullscreen Buy Photo Salem native James Drury, who was the star of western TV series "The Virginian," in a rare photo without his trademark black hat. Statesman Journal Archives Salem native James Drury spent a lot of time in saddle as the star of "The Virginian," a popular western TV series that aired from 1962 to 1971. Courtesy of TheVirginian.net Salem native James Drury (right) was among the cast in "Love Me Tender," Elvis Presley's film debut. Drury has more than 30 credits in television and movies, but is best known for his starring role in "The Virginian." Courtesy of TheVirginian.net Salem native James Drury played the tough but charming ranch foreman in the popular TV series "The Virginian." Courtesy of TheVirginian.net Fullscreen Buy Photo James Drury, star of "The Virginian," in an undated photograph taken during a visit to Salem. He grew up in both Salem, where his mother's family had a ranch, and New York, where his father was a college professor. Statesman Journal Archives Fullscreen James Drury, who grew up in Salem, was the star of popular western TV series "The Virginian." His horse had a name in the show, Joe D., but he didn't. He was the nameless ranch foreman for the entire nine-year run of the show. Courtesy of TheVirginian.net Salem native James Drury, star of popular western TV series "The Virginian," still wears that trademark black hat. Courtesy of TheVirginian.net James Drury's love for horses began on his grandfather's ranch just south of Salem. Drury, who went to McKinley Elementary School and Leslie Junior High, went on to star in the popular western TV series "The Virginian." Courtesy of TheVirginian.net Like this topic? You may also like these photo galleries: Replay James Drury, who grew up in Salem, was the star of the western TV series "The Virginian," which aired on NBC from 1962 to 1971. (Photo: Courtesy of TheVirginian.net) He attended |
What kind of creature was Sam on the Muppet Show? | What kind of creature was Sam on the Muppet Show Eagle 2 Who - IT - 402 View Full Document What kind of creature was Sam on the Muppet Show Eagle 2 Who had a hit with Tiger Feet Mud 3 Patty Hearst was kidnapped (later joined) which organisation Symbionese Liberation Army 4 The Murryfield Racers play which sport Ice Hockey 5 Quakers Natural, Prewetts Honey, California Revival - types what Museli 6 What was Paul McCartney's first solo album called McCartney 7 What company pioneered floppy discs IBM 8 What were Tricity Triumph, Kelvinator, Lec De Lux Refrigerators 9 What tennis players name meant Tall trees by still water Evonne Goolagong 10 Which musical did the song Send in the Clowns come from A Little Night Music 11 Where in Australia were British satellites launched in early 70s Woomera 12 What was Clint Eastwood's first film as a director Play Misty for Me 13 Who wrote the Science Fiction novel Slaughterhouse Five Kurt Vonnegut 14 What was a Royal Navy frigate accused throwing Cod War 1973 Carrots at Icelandic Gunboat 15 Who wrote the novel The French Lieutenants Woman John Fowles 16 Whose cat was sold for $153000 in an Arizona auction Adolf Hitler's 17 Who wrote the play Amadeus Peter Shaffer 18 Jeff Lynne - Roy Wood - Bev Bevan - what pop group Electric Light Orchestra 19 Where did Jim Morrison die Bath - in Paris hotel 20 What did the Ayatollah Khomeni ban in 1979 Music on radio 21 Mstislav Rostropovich was a maestro on what instrument Cello 22 What is Kensington Gore Actors fake blood 23 Margarita Carmen Casino became famous as who Rita Heyworth 24 What job does the Gaffer do in the film industry Chief Electrician 25 What was the name of Dagwood Bumstead and Blondies dog Daisy 26 What short sighted cartoon character had a nephew - Waldo Mr Magoo 27 What Shakespeare play was the basis of The Forbidden Planet The Tempest 28 Frederick Austerlitz became famous as who Fred Astair 29 What is a Maine Coon once thought to be extinct A 20 lb cat 30 What dictator was the first to be abducted prosecuted USA drugs General Manual Noriega- Panama 31 In which EEC country is abortion still illegal Ireland 32 What heavyweight boxer was nicknamed The Cinderella Man James J Braddock 33 What is the capitol of Chechnya Grozny 34 What is absinthe traditionally flavoured with Wormwood 35 In 1829 Cyrill Damien invented which musical instrument Accordion 36 At the battle of Actium who beat Mark Anthony and Cleopatra Octavian - Emperor Augustus 37 What links Ada - Lisp - Algol Program Languages 38 How did Joy Friedericke Victoria Adamson die in 1985 Murdered in Kenya 39 What city stands on the river Torens Adelaide - Australia 40 In Hindu mythology Agni is the god of what Fire 41 To the ancient Greeks what was an agora Public meeting place / market (forum) 42 Tomika and Uyeshiba are the two main forms of what Aikido 43 Where was Napoleon bornAjaccio - Corsican capitol 44 Which Greek astronomer wrote the Almagest Ptolomy 45 The Queen has what music with her breakfast Bagpipes - Started by Victoria 46 Baile Atha Cliath - Official name what capitol city Dublin - its Irish Gaelic 47 In the wild what animal pollinates banana plants Bats 48 This preview has intentionally blurred sections. Sign up to view the full version. 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 |
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What food item in French literally means twice cooked? | French-English Food Dictionary | Chocolate & Zucchini Hello, I'm Clotilde! C&Z is all about fresh, simple, and colorful foods from my Paris kitchen. Learn more » French-English Food Dictionary (adj) to go (as opposed to sur place, for here). À l’ancienne old-fashioned, as in une baguette à l’ancienne. À point (f) in a bird (mostly duck or chicken), the tip of the breast meat. Ail (m) potatoes mashed with fresh mountain cheese; a specialty from Auvergne. Amande (m) or amuse-gueule. Savory nibbles served before the meal, to arouse the appetite. Ananas (m) dill. AOC (f) Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée. A certification granted to certain food items (such as varieties of cheese or produce) made in a specific area, according to a specific production process. Apéritif (m) or apéro. A pre-dinner drink. Also: a general term for the drinks and savory nibbles served before dinner. It is also a widespread custom to invite people over just for l’apéro, which is a more casual way to entertain than a full-blown dinner invitation. Arachide (m) a spongy yeast cake soaked with rum syrup, often served with whipped cream. Badiane (m) bar, or sea bass. Basilic (m) firm cow cheese from the area of Beaufort, in the French Alps. Beignet (m) fritter, donut. Berceuse (f) mezza-luna; a chopping tool with two handles and two half-moon blades. Literally: lullaby, because of the rocking movement made while using it. Betterave (m) butter. Beurre doux is unsalted, beurre salé is salted. Bicarbonate de sodium (adj) (short for biologique) organic. Biscotte (m) cookie. Biscuit rose de Reims (m) a pink, rectangular ladyfinger and a specialty from Reims, it was designed for dipping in a glass of Champagne. It keeps its shape when moistened, which makes it perfect for charlottes. Blanc (m) a set pudding made with almond milk. Blanquette (f) a creamy stew, generally of veal, cooked with carrots, onions, and mushrooms. Blé (f. pl.) also: bettes. Swiss chard. Bleu (adj) very rare. Literally: blue. Boeuf (m) a stew of beef, red wine, and vegetables; a specialty from Burgundy. Bonbon (m) cork. Boudin antillais (m) spicy blood sausage. A twist on boudin noir and a specialty from the Antilles, the French Carribeans. Boudin blanc (m) a soft white sausage. Boudin noir (f) bottle. Brandade de morue (f) salt cod mashed with olive oil and milk until smooth; sometimes made with potatoes, too; a specialty from Provence. Brasserie (f) originally, a restaurant that served beer (the literal meaning of brasserie is brewery) and a simple hearty fare, often of Alsatian inspiration. The term is now used, more broadly, for traditional restaurants that are larger than bistros and offer a longer menu served around the clock (choucroute, grilled meat, shellfish platters, etc.). Bresaola (f) air-dried Italian beef. Brick (f) (alternate spelling: brik) a very thin wheat dough used in North African cuisine, similar to phyllo dough but slightly thicker and grainier. Brioche (f) a lightly sweet yeast pastry, made with eggs and butter. Brochet (f) skewer. Brousse (f) a type of fresh cheese from Provence. It is called brocciu when made in Corsica. Brut (m) coffee; when ordered in a café or restaurant: espresso. Café allongé (m) espresso with added water. Café crème (m) a cake baked in a loaf pan. Calamar (m) squid. Calisson (m) an almond shaped confection from Aix-en-Provence, made with almond paste, sugar, and crystallized melons, with wafer paper at the bottom and a crisp sugar glaze on top. Canard (m) duck. Canelé (m) (alternate spelling: cannelé) a small cake from the city of Bordeaux, caramelized and crusty on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside. Cantine (f) school or office cafeteria, it is sometimes used to mean a restaurant that has a laid-back and relaxed atmosphere, and where you could see yourself having lunch or dinner everyday. Caquelon (m) salted butter caramel. Carbonade flamande (f) a stew of beef, beer, and onions; a specialty from the French Flanders and Belgium. Cari (m) curry (in créole cuisine). Carré (m) rack (as in a rack of lamb). Literally: square. Carte (f) |
The larva of the click beetle is called what? | Wireworm | CropWatch CropWatch Wireworm CLICK BEETLE (adult) and WIREWORM (larva) Wireworms are the larvae of many species in several genera called click beetles. Wireworms cause the damage not the adult click beetles. Since every geographic location has its own set of species, to know which wireworms are causing damage to potato, it is necessary to trap them and identify those in the potato field. An infested field will remain infested for three to six years and planting there should be avoided. Description Adults are slender beetles whose appearance varies greatly since many genera and species comprise the group called click beetles which produce wireworms. Larvae from click beetles are called wireworms and these are the damaging form of the insect. During the early stages lasting one to two years, wireworms are very small and white. Mature larvae lasting two to six years are hard-shelled with dark transverse bands along the length of their body. The body color is a shiny yellow to rust. There are six (three pairs) slender legs toward the head region. At the head, there is a pair of pincer-like protrusions. Wireworms are 1/2 to an inch long at maturity and easily visible in traps and occasionally may be found in or hanging from a potato tuber. Eggs are laid and pupa are formed deep in the ground; eggs are laid in grassy areas. Life Cycle Adults (click beetles) are relatively common in the summer and are often attracted to lights at night. Their presence does not necessarily indicate future problems. They overwinter in survive in the soil for several months, overwintering, and emerge in the spring. Once mated, click beetles seek egg-laying sites in grassy areas which may be pastures or other sod areas. For this reason, wireworms, the larvae, are most likely to be a problem in fields that have recently been broken out of sod or grass crops. Click beetles also may seek to deposit eggs in areas of cultivated fields where grassy weeds are a problem or in cereal crops. Eggs hatch in a few days to weeks, and the larva or wireworm emerges. Wireworms emerge in the soil and may survive for two to six years. In the winter, they survive about two feet deep and as the temperature worms move up through the ground to the top two to three inches of soil. Wireworms move up and down in the soil during the season depending on temperature. They prefer soil temperature to be 50 to 60oF. After wireworm achieve full maturity during the summer, they will pupate in the soil, and the pupae will transform into click beetles after a few days. Damage Wireworms, the larvae of click beetles, damage potato by feeding primarily on tubers. The damage appears as straight, round holes with smooth walls. It is not clear whether the wireworm feeding is due to a search for shelter or due to thirst and not actually eating. Early in the season around planting, wireworms may drill into seed tubers or seed-pieces thereby weakening them possibly resulting in secondary infection especially by soft rot, in reduced stands and in weakened young plants. Wireworms also can feed on young sprouts with the same results. During the season, although not common, wireworms could damage roots and underground stem. For potato, the major damage is later in the season when tubers are maturing after bulking. Late-season damage will result when larvae feed on tubers causing feeding scars or feeding tunnels. The result of this feeding is reduced quality of the harvested tubers. Wireworm damage is most likely the result of feeding by larvae that are 2 or more years old. In most situations larvae of several ages can be found in an infested field. This does not affect seed production as seed vigor is not affected but the damage causes culling for the fresh market. In processing, potato chips will show gaps along the margin where the hole was located and likewise french fries will show the gap at their ends. Soil Sampling Wireworms would likely cause significant problems only in a proportion of a field. Even in those fields where they are present, wireworm damage may be spotty. Soil sa |
Quinsy is the inflammation of which body organ due to abscess? | Treating quinsy - HSE.ie See Quinsy - symptoms for more information. Treating quinsy Antibiotics will be recommended to clear the infection and painkillers will be used to deal with any pain. Pus from the abscess may need to be drained. This may involve having a minor surgical procedure that is carried out under anaesthetic in hospital. See Quinsy - treatment for more information. How common is quinsy? Quinsy is not common. This is because most people with tonsillitis have effective treatment early enough to prevent quinsy from developing. For every 100,000 people with a sore throat, 96 may develop quinsy. Quinsy most commonly occurs in teenagers and young adults. Useful Links The symptoms of quinsy, also called peritonsillar abscess, are similar to those of tonsillitis. . They include: a worsening sore throat usually on one side a high temperature of 38C (100.4F) or above difficulty opening your mouth drooling saliva due to the difficulty swallowing earache on the affected side headache and feeling generally unwell swelling around your face and neck tiredness dehydration, when the normal water content of your body is reduced Inflammation Inflammation is the body's response to infection, irritation or injury, which causes redness, swelling, pain and sometimes a feeling of heat in the affected area. Tonsils Two small glands found at the back of your throat, behind the tongue. Useful Links Causes of quinsy Quinsy, also known as peritonsillar abscess, is caused by an infection. Several bacteria can cause quinsy, but the most common types are haemophilus influenzae and streptococcus bacteria , particularly streptococcus pyogenes. It is not clear why the infection that leads to quinsy occurs, but the most commonly accepted theory is that a collection of pus, called an abscess , forms after a bout of severe, untreated tonsillitis, or tonsillitis that is not fully treated. Weber glands Another theory about the causes of quinsy involves the Weber glands. The Weber glands produce secretions and are located just above the tonsils. They clear debris, such as dead tissue, from the tonsils and surrounding area. If the Weber glands malfunction and cannot clear the build-up of debris from the area around the tonsils, the tubes that drain the glands may become swollen. This can cause an infection to develop, which gets worse and causes an abscess to form. Risk factors having diabetes having an immune system (the body's natural defence system) that is less able to fight infections, for example if you have HIV Immune system The immune system is the body's defence system, which helps protect it from disease, bacteria and viruses. Inflammation Inflammation is the body's response to infection, irritation or injury, which causes redness, swelling, pain and sometimes a feeling of heat in the affected area. Tonsils Two small glands found at the back of your throat, behind the tongue. Useful Links a bad sore throat severe tonsillitis. (infection of the tonsils) Your GP will ask you about your symptoms and examine your throat and tonsils. Your tonsils are the two small glands found at the back of your throat, behind your tongue. If quinsy (peritonsillar abscess) is suspected, you will be referred immediately to an ear, nose and throat specialist who will carry out further investigations. You may be admitted to hospital immediately if you have severe quinsy. It is important that quinsy is diagnosed and treated quickly to prevent the infection from spreading. Useful Links Quinsy, also called peritonsillar abscess, is usually treated with a combination of medication and surgery. Medication Antibiotics If you are diagnosed with quinsy, you will be prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the infection. The antibiotics will usually be given directly into a vein (intravenously). This method is more effective than taking antibiotics tablets. Antibiotics often used to treat quinsy include: phenoxymethylpenicillin, also called penicillin V - a type of penicillin clarithromycin, if you are allergic to penicillin amoxicil |
Moses 10 plagues on Egypt - what was the fourth? | The 10 Plagues of Egypt - Kids Bible Maps Bible Topics Moses and The 10 Plagues Exodus 9:14 - "For I will at this time send all my plagues upon thine heart, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people; that thou mayest know that there is none like me in all the earth." FOLLOW THE MAP The Ten Plagues for Little Kids This map shows the land of Egypt where the ten plagues of the Bible happened. During this time in ancient history, the Hebrews were slaves to the Egyptians, but God told His prophet Moses that it was time for them to be free. Moses told the ruler of Egypt to let the Hebrews go because God had sent him, but Pharaoh would not allow it! Because Pharaoh did not listen to Moses, God brought ten different plagues over Egypt to convince him to free the Hebrews. The first plague was turning the Nile River into blood but Pharaoh still didn't believe it was from God. So God sent the second plague of thousands of frogs! They were jumping everywhere, even in the Egyptians' houses! After the frogs, God sent a plague of gnats. They buzzed all around the people and animals. The fourth plague was the plague of flies. After the flies, God sent a terrible plague on all of the Egyptians' horses, camels, and other animals, but God protected the Hebrews' animals. The sixth plague was a plague of boils where people got big, painful bubbles on their skin. But Pharaoh still wouldn't free God's people! So God sent the plague of Hail over all the land. Hail is hard ice that falls from the sky like rain. Pharaoh said he would let the people go, but as soon as God stopped the hail, Pharaoh changed his mind and didn't let them leave! God brought three more plagues, the plague of locusts (which are like grasshoppers), the plague of darkness (where the land was dark for 3 days straight), and the worst plague of all: the plague of the firstborn. Moses warned Pharaoh that the firstborn child of every family in Egypt would die if the Hebrews were not freed; once the final plague happened Pharaoh finally let them go. If Pharaoh had listened to Moses and obeyed God, none of these plagues would have happened. The Ten Plagues for Big Kids The 10 Plagues in Bible History. The Bible reveals that the Hebrews were slaves in the land of Egypt for 400 years. Earlier in the book of Genesis when Joseph was betrayed by his brothers and sold as a slave and taken to Egypt, God used that whole situation to prepare the descendants of Abraham about how to trust the LORD. All of the time that the Hebrews were slaves in Egypt God was preparing a nation in fulfillment of his promise to Abraham. Egypt had become the most powerful kingdom in the world, and Pharaoh was the most powerful ruler in the world. When Moses came with a staff and demanded that he let God's people go Pharaoh scoffed at him and mocked God. Throughout a series of 10 devastating plagues upon the land of Egypt, God actually mocked all the gods of the Egyptians and even Pharaoh himself. Pharaoh finally let the Hebrews go and with all the wealth of Egypt. Ultimately the Hebrews learned that God is in control, that He is a God of miracles and can do whatever He wants, and that He will take care of His people and they would be wise to put all their trust in Him. Moses. Moses learned well at the burning bush that the LORD is the God of all the earth. Moses saw the God turn his staff into a snake, and then turned back into his staff again. Moses also saw his hand become white with leprosy, and then God made his hand normal again. The Bible calls Moses "the humblest man on the face of the earth" and he was no doubt quite an individual. Moses did not feel adequate to do the task of demanding that Pharaoh let God's people go because he was not a good speaker. God told Moses "your brother Aaron shall speak for you now go" and Moses did as the Lord commanded. It is hard to imagine but Moses came and stood before Pharaoh, the most powerful man in all the earth. Pharaoh. The rulers within the land of Egypt called Pharaoh. It is impossible to know exactly which Pharaoh it was that was ruling Egypt when Moses c |
During which decade did the BBC start radio broadcasts? | The History of the Radio By Logan Wyman, [email protected] The radio has been the first device to allow for mass communication. It has enabled information to be transferred far and wide, not only nationally wide but internationally as well. The development of the radio began in 1893 with Nikolai Tesla’s demonstration of wireless radio communication in St. Louis, Missouri. His work laid the foundation for those later scientists who worked to perfect the radio we now use. The man most associated with the advent of the radio is Guglielmo Marconi, who in 1986 was awarded the official patent for the radio by the British Government. Old Time Radio The early uses of the radio were mainly for maintaining contact between ships out a sea. However, this initial radio was unable to transmit speech, and instead sent Morse code messages back and forth between ships and stations on the land. During time of distress, a sinking ship would use a radio messaged nearby vessels and stations on the land to ask for aid. The radio saw a surge of use during the First World War. Both sides used the radio to relay messages to troops and top officials as well as people not on the battle front. At the end of the war, President Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points was sent to Germany via use of the radio. After the war’s end, with the growth of radio receivers, broadcasting began in Europe and The United States. Europe’s most famous broadcasting station, the British Broadcasting Company or BBC, began following in 1922. In fact, Marconi was one of the founding members along with other prominent leaders in the field of wireless manufacturers. Broadcasts began locally in London, but by 1925 it has spread to most of the United Kingdom. The station aired plays, classical music and variety programs. However, the newspaper industry maintained a strong hold over the new. In 1926 this all changed due to a newspaper strike in England. With no news being published it fell on the BBC to supply the information for the public. In 1927 the BBC became the British Broadcasting Corporation when it was granted it a Royal Charter. When the Second World War began all the television stations shut down and it fell on the shoulders of the radio to cover the war. The Radio Act of 1912 required all land radio stations and ship stations to be staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Following the war radio saw its greatest advancements and a turn towards its more modern form. The devastation of Britain made its citizens look for an outlet in radio entertainment. People enjoyed listening to the music, plays and discussion that the BBC played. During the 1960s with the expansion of radio to FM more programs were played and local BBC stations opened up across England. Radio in Europe continued to expand and in the 1990s new radio stations, like Radio 1, 4 and 5 began broadcasting with genres like sports and comedy appealing to new audiences. As the BBC entered into the new millennium its popularity continued to grow. Its broadcasts of “The Century Speaks”, an oral history of the 20th century and a reading of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” helped to gain more listeners. In 2002 the BBC expanded to the digital market and saw its greatest expansion as new stations like 1Xtra, 5 Live, Sports Extra, 6 Music and BBC 7 were launched and World Service were made available to domestic listeners. The history of radio broadcasting in the United States followed a similar path. Radio broadcasting in the United States started with the Westinghouse Company. The company asked Frank Conrad, one of their engineers, to start regularly broadcasting of music, while |
What year all these guys born: Ringo Starr, Tom Jones and Pele? | Singer Tom Jones | Interviews | Tavis Smiley | PBS Singer Tom Jones Podcast The legendary singer discusses the release of his first ever autobiography, Over the Top and Back, and the book’s companion album, Long Lost Suitcase. Grammy-winning Welsh singer Tom Jones has been recording and touring since the mid-'60s. He's sold more than 100 million albums, hosted a successful TV variety program and been a Las Vegas marquee attraction. He's also collaborated with such artists as Wyclef Jean and Jools Holland. In '05, he was awarded a knighthood for his contribution to the recording industry. Jones continues to tour extensively and attract audiences of all ages. He recently published his first ever autobiography, titled Over the Top and Back, and released a musical companion piece to the text, his 41st studio album Long Lost Suitcase. TRANSCRIPT Tavis Smiley: Good evening from Los Angeles. I’m Tavis Smiley. Tonight, a conversation with Grammy-winning singer, Tom Jones. His remarkable body of work has spanned over six decades now and over 100 million albums sold. He’s out now with his 41st studio album. It’s titled “Long Lost Suitcase”. In addition to the new music project, Sir Jones recently published his first ever autobiography which is called “Over the Top and Back”. We’re glad you’ve joined us. A conversation with the iconic Tom Jones coming up right now. [Walmart Sponsor Ad] Announcer: And by contributions to your PBS station from viewers like you. Thank you. Tavis: Pleased to welcome Sir Tom Jones back to this program. Across six glorious decades as a recording artist, the legendary singer has built an expansive body of work, to be sure, which includes, of course, classic songs like “It’s Not Unusual”, “Delilah”, and “What’s New, Pussycat?” The icon recently published his first ever autobiography titled “Over the Top and Back” and he’s also out now with a musical companion to the text, his 41st studio album called “Long Lost Suitcase”. Before we start our conversation, first a look at the video for one of the songs from the album, “Elvis Presley Blues”. [Clip] Tavis: I’m glad we actually played this particular clip because it leads me nicely into asking a question about something you wrote in your book that I found fascinating. You have a wonderful section in the book where you formulate the distinction for you between the music of Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley. Tell me a bit about that distinction. Tom Jones: When Elvis first came out and everybody in Wales where I come from, all my friends said, you know, this guy’s a freak. You know, he’s a white guy and he’s singing like a black guy, and it’s never been done before. So I said, but there’s got to be more. You know, in the southern states of America when that kind of thing is going on, when you listen to–go into a black gospel church, you know what I mean? When you listen, it’s bound to rub off on you. It’s bound to. And Elvis, of course, obvious. And then I said, but it’s got to be more people than just one and maybe with more syncopation. Because I knew Elvis knew the way he looked and he wanted to look a certain way and he wanted to do a certain thing, you know, so he worked on it before he was presented on television. But I said I’m sure somebody’s going to come out with just more–not flair. It’s the wrong word, but just like full on, you know, like Big Mama Thornton was as opposed to Elvis doing “Hound Dog”. When you hear her do it, she’s just throwing everything out there. And I said so it’s going to have that effect on another person, surely. And then, all of a sudden, Jerry Lee Lewis. My friend said, you know, is this it? I said, yeah, that’s it. You know, you can hear it in him. He didn’t care. You know, he was just playing and singing out of it. Tavis: As I read that part, I took your point to be in part that Elvis–again, my word, not yours–that Elvis seemed a bit more calculated in his approach… Jones: Yes. Tavis: And Jerry Lee Lewis was just out with it. Jones: Out there. Tavis: Yeah. Jones: Yeah. And then Jerry Lee had been influenced by boogie player |
What year: Barry White was born, so was Sylvester Stallone, and so was Roger Daltrey out of The Who? | Al Pacino - Biography - IMDb Al Pacino Biography Showing all 198 items Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (2) | Trade Mark (5) | Trivia (104) | Personal Quotes (75) | Salary (8) Overview (4) 5' 7" (1.7 m) Mini Bio (2) One of the greatest actors in all of film history, Al Pacino established himself during one of film's greatest decades, the 1970s, and has become an enduring and iconic figure in the world of American movies. Pacino was born on April 25, 1940, in the Bronx, New York, to an Italian-American family. His parents, Rose (Gerardi) and Sal Pacino , divorced when he was young. His mother moved them into his grandparents' house. Pacino found himself often repeating the plots and voices of characters he had seen in the movies, one of his favorite activities. Bored and unmotivated in school, the young Al Pacino found a haven in school plays, and his interest soon blossomed into a full-time career. Starting on the stage, he went through a lengthy period of depression and poverty, sometimes having to borrow bus fare to make it to auditions. He made it into the prestigious Actors Studio in 1966, studying under legendary acting coach Lee Strasberg , creator of the Method Approach that would become the trademark of many '70s-era actors. After appearing in a string of plays in supporting roles, he finally hit it big with "The Indian Wants the Bronx", winning an Obie award for the 1966-67 season. That was followed by a Tony Award for "Does the Tiger Wear a Necktie?". His first feature films made little departure from the gritty realistic stage performances that earned him respect: he played a junkie in The Panic in Needle Park (1971) after his film debut in Me, Natalie (1969). What came next would change his life forever. The role of Michael Corleone in The Godfather (1972) was one of the most sought-after of the time: Robert Redford , Warren Beatty , Jack Nicholson , Ryan O'Neal , Robert De Niro and a host of others either wanted it or were mentioned for it, but director Francis Ford Coppola had his heart set on the unknown Italian Pacino for the role, although pretty much everyone else--from the studio to the producers to some of the cast members--didn't want him. Though Coppola won out through slick persuasion, Pacino was in constant fear of being fired during the hellish shoot. Much to his (and Coppola's) relief, the film was a monster hit that did wonders for everyone's career, including Pacino's, and earned him his first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Instead of taking on easier projects for the big money he could now command, however, Pacino threw his support behind what he considered tough but important films, such as the true-life crime drama Serpico (1973) and the tragic real-life bank robbery film Dog Day Afternoon (1975). He opened eyes around the film world for his brave choice of roles, and he was nominated three consecutive years for the "Best Actor" Academy Award. He faltered slightly with Bobby Deerfield (1977), but regained his stride with ...and justice for all. (1979), for which he received another Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. This would, unfortunately, signal the beginning of a decline in his career, which produced such critical and commercial flops as Cruising (1980) and Author! Author! (1982). He took on another vicious gangster role and cemented his legendary status in the ultra-violent cult hit Scarface (1983), but a monumental mistake was about to follow. Revolution (1985) endured an endless and seemingly cursed shoot in which equipment was destroyed, weather was terrible, and Pacino became terribly ill with pneumonia. Constant changes in the script also further derailed a project that seemed doomed from the start anyway. The Revolutionary War film is considered one of the worst films ever, not to mention one of the worst of his career, resulted in his first truly awful reviews and kept him off the screen for the next four years. Returning to the stage, Pacino has done much to give back and contribute to the theatre, which he considers his first love. He directed |
What year: Rod Stewart was born, so was Bob Marley? | cbwcancerproject - Bob Marley Bob Marley Export (PDF) Bob Marley was a youthful talent of music. He spent his days composing songs of reggae accordance, and performing for the world’s most welcome ears. Young Marley was born in St. Anna, Jamiaca, on February 6th, 1945. His father, Norval Marley, was a Jamaican of English descent. Marley’s mother, Cadella Booker, was a youthful Jamaican woman. Bob Marley was not condoled by the themes of Rastafarian culture until he met and married Rita Marley. She enhanced Marley’s spirituality, sensibility, and ability to comprise music from recurring Rasta themes. Marley lived until age 36, travelling the world with music in his mind. What was not known by anyone then, was that Marley had an advanced case of Skin Cancer, called Malignant Melanoma. Marley eventually died of this lethal affliction at the age of 36, after collapsing in New York City’s Times Square while jogging. He was pronounced dead several hours later in a Miami Hospital. The cancer he had ignored and neglected, had spread to his brain, lungs, and stomach. Marley’s father also died of Malignant Melanoma, though it was far before Marley had seen its effect. Malignant Melanoma is common among Europeans, and is thought to be hereditary in many cases. Even though Marley left this world promptly, his music strikes a feeling in our minds we have marveled for our whole lives. Bob Marley is unequivocally one of the most inspirational men of our time. Marley's face is often seen in advertising, and was one of the most photographed celebrities of his time The Cancer: Malignant Melanoma is the most serious type of Skin Cancer and is responsible for the highest amount of fatalities. This cancer is easily treatable at an early state, but becomes progressively grim as the expansion period grows. Melanoma starts in moles and some birthmarks as a mutation of a Melanocyte, or the tissue of a mole. Bob Marley was a staple of simplistic Reggae-style music Symptoms: 1.) Change in color, size, or texture of a mole or birth mark 2.) Skin lesions with irregular borders 3.) Enlargement or negligent healing of an existing skin lesion 4.) Large brown spots with darker freckles 5.) Hard, dome-shaped bumps on the skin at any part of the body 6.) Soreness or tenderness of skin 7.) The negligence of hair growth on a mole Causes: People who are most at risk…. 1.) Fair Skin 2.) Spend a lot of time outdoors or in leisure activities 3.) History of Sunburn 4.) Family history of Skin Cancer 5.) Many Moles 7.) Large dark colored birthmark known as Congenital Melanocytic Nevus 8.) Pre-cancerous skin lesions, such as Actinic Keratosis (Bob Marley) 9.) HIV This disgusting skin fixture is a Congenital Melanocytic Nevus which became malignant Statistics, or Epidemiology: 1.) One person dies every 62 minutes of Melanoma 2.) One in 55 people will be diagnosed during their lifetime 3.) Melanoma is the most common form of cancer for young adults ages 25-29 4.) The survival rate of early detection is 99 percent, while more advanced forms result in a 15 percent survival rate 5.) The vast majority of Melanoma mutations are from Ultraviolet Rays 6.) An estimated 114,900 new cases of melanoma were diagnosed in 2010 alone 7.) Melanoma is the fifth most common form of cancer in Males and sixth for Females 8.) Women aged 39 and under have a higher probability of developing Melanoma than any other cancer besides Brest Cancer 9.) One or more blistering sunburns in adolescence more than doubles your chances of contracting Melanoma later in life 10.) Survivors of Melanoma are more than 9 times as likely as the common public to reform Melanoma 11.) Melanoma counts for less than 5 percent of Skin cancer patients, but accounts for more than 75 percent of deaths Treatments: Malignant melanoma treatment comes in a few forms. Depending on the progression of the skin cancer, the malignant melanoma treatment will vary. Being that some malignant melanoma end up effecting the whole body or specific organs, additional treatments and trips to the doctor may be necessary than a person wit |
What year were all these people born: David Hassellhoff, Michael Barrymore and Mister T? | Confessions of a Pop Culture Addict - Part 5 February 16, 2014 in Uncategorized by Sam Tweedle | 2 comments Brooklyn, NY based band St. Lucia have been creating one of the biggest musical buzzes this winter. The brain child of front man Jean-Philip Grobler, St. Lucia includes Nick Brown, Ross Clark, Nicky Paul and Patricia Beranek. Since the release of their debut album, When the Night, in October 2013, Brooklyn based synth-pop band St. Lucia seems to be suddenly everywhere. Sexy, sophisticated and smart, the album has been a much needed relief from what has proved to be one of the worst winters in North America in decades, by creating images of tropical islands and sandy beaches in a retro flavored high energy clash of sounds. Following on the footsteps of Art of Noise, Fatboy Slim and Daft Punk, St. Lucia has created one of the biggest buzzes so far this year. In fact, when announcing their first headlining North American tour in January 2013, tickets sold out in minutes in a number major cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Boston and Washington DC, prompting the band to add a number of extra shows in each city. Deemed one of the “most exciting bands” by Teen Vouge and receiving glowing reviews in Esquire, Interview and Ladygunn Magazine, St. Lucia made their television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live in January. St. Lucia is slowly seducing North America with their unique brand of synth pop. Released in the fall of 2013, St. Lucia’s debut album, “When the Night,” has been getting strong support by multiple sources, including “Teen Vogue” and “Interview Magazine.” The brainchild of South African born musician Jean-Philip Grobler, St. Lucia combines the talents of Nick Brown, Ross Clark, Nicky Paul and Patricia Beranek who have succeeded in reproducing Grobler’s intricate musical vision into a live performance band. Originally from Johannesburg, Grobler began his musical training with the Drakensberg Boys Choir School where he studied classical music and opera. However, according to Grobler, it was the discovery of Radiohead which opened up a whole new world of music to him, which has accumulated into the creation of St. Lucia. A distinctly personal project, Grobler has looked to the music of the 1980’s for inspiration in creating a sound distinctly modern, but harnessing the excitement of a different era. The chemistry has proved successful, making St. Lucia one of the most interesting bands on the musical radar today. I had the opportunity to talk to Grobler about his music, the new album, and St. Lucia only days before he was to leave on their first headlining tour. Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, Jean-Phillip Grobler studied classical music at Drakensberg Boys Choir School before getting turned on to electronic music in his teens: “My writing process is very train of thought. I’ll generally be doing something that’s completely unrelated to music, like walking down the street or being a bookshop or a museum and I’ll catch myself singing a melody, or having a melody in my head. Then I’ll realize that I don’t recognize that melody and that I’ve never heard it before, and then I know that it’s a song idea.” Sam Tweedle: There is a lot of people writing about When the Night and you’ve created quite a buzz. How does it feel to have all this positive support behind you? Jean-Philip Grobler: It’s kind of like a dream. It’s pretty amazing. Sam: How did you come up with the name St. Lucia? What is the connect for you with that place? Jean: I came to this point where it started becoming clear what the ethetic of St. Lucia was. I had quit my job as a jingle writer, that I had been doing for a few years, and I started my own studio and I was just doing stuff in there in my spare time and coming up with ideas. Some of them were totally not St. Lucia like. They were kind of like Spaghetti Western things, and others were more rock. But most of the ideas I was coming up with were this kind of tropical influenced, 80’s influenced sound with a very nostalgic element to them. When I was trying |
What year were these people born: Jackie Chan, John Travolta and Oprah Winfrey? | Born In The Year Of The Horse? Then You Must Be... - Jetset Times BY WENDY HUNG This week marks the arrival of Chinese New Year (CNY), on January 31st, to be exact. The best part about being Chinese, Taiwanese, Singaporean, Malaysian…etc, is that once Christmas starts, the so-called “holiday spirit” doesn’t really end until CNY is over! This year celebrates the year of the horse. If you’re not familiar with Chinese zodiac signs, just know there are twelve animals that comprise the entire zodiac cycle. Anyone born in the year of 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014 were (or will be) born in the year of the horse. According to Chinese culture, each animal represents a particular type of personality, ie: monkeys are smart yet mischievous (that’s me!), dogs are loyal, dragons are powerful…you get the drift. Ancient Chinese believed that horses are extremely intelligent, but they also need to be tamed and trained by humans. Although they symbolize a road to success, they run wild by nature. Without human’s guidance, horses can be lost, without a clear destination in life. In this regard, horses have become not only a symbol of traveling but also speedy success In celebration of Chinese New Year, let’s break it down! If you were born in the year of the horse, then you must be… 1. A leader! |
What year did movie legend James Dean die? | James Dean: Final pictures of star taken hours before death in Porsche Spyder to be sold at auction | Daily Mail Online comments This is the poignant last official picture of movie legend James Dean taken on the day of his fatal car crash. Dean is pictured looking relaxed and happy in the driver's seat of his beloved Porsche 550 Spyder with mechanic Rolf Wutherich sitting alongside him on a sunny California morning. The photograph was taken on September 30, 1955, by Sanford Roth who was following Dean to do a photo feature on a race he was attending. The photograph will be auctioned by Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills this week. Poignant: This is the last official photograph of movie legend James Dean snapped on the morning of his fatal car crash on 30th Sept 1955. Dean is in the driving seat with mechanic Rolf Wutherich alongside him Roth took the picture just before the party headed out of Los Angeles to the road races at Salinas. The 24-year-old star crashed his car on Route 466 near Pasa Robles later on the same day. RELATED ARTICLES Share Dean was killed in the crash and his friend Wutherich was seriously injured. Martin Nolan, executive director of Julien's Auctions, said: 'James Dean is quite the icon today yet he was only in Hollywood for five years. Icon: Dean made just three films before he died in a head-on car crash at the age of just 24 'He made three movies and two of those came out after his death. It's amazing that in 2013 he is still such a memorable icon. 'This is a candid photo and was taken by the photographer from Dean's station wagon in front. Dean was on his way to a car race and it looks like they were all having fun. 'It is a forever powerful and compelling image, with Dean clasping his mechanic's hand in a gesture of anticipation and triumph. As it is one of the last photos ever taken of him, it is most poignant.' Photographer Roth first met Dean on the set of the 1956 film Giant and the pair became friends. Roth took some iconic pictures of Dean both on the set of that film and afterwards in Los Angeles. Dean was the first ever actor to receive a posthumous Academy Award nomination for Best Actor, for his role in East Of Eden in 1955. He is also the only actor to receive two posthumous Academy Award acting nominations, as he had a second one the following year for Giant. The photograph, which is being auctioned alongside other images of Dean taken by Roth, is set to fetch £500 when it goes for sale on April 5. James Dean is buried in Fairmount, Indiana, near his uncle's farm where he grew up. In 1977, a Dean memorial was erected in Cholame, California. The sculpture was made of stainless steel around a 'tree of heaven' growing in front of the former Cholame post office building. Image: Some claim this photo of Dean at a petrol station with his Porsche is the last one taken of him before his death Debated: This image of the back of Dean's car as he was driving is also claimed by some to be the last picture taken of him before he died Tragedy: The wreck of Dean's car is removed from the scene of the crash in which the star was killed The sculpture features a handwritten description by Dean's friend William Bast of one of Dean's favorite lines from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's The Little Prince: 'What is essential is invisible to the eye.' Dean was born in 1931,in Marion, Indiana. His father had left farming to become a dental technician, and Dean and his James family then moved to Santa Monica, California. His mother, to who he was close, died of cancer when Dean was just nine years old. Doomed: The actor gives the thumbs-up sign from the car while parked on Vine Street in Hollywood. Dean, who had taken up racing the year before, owned the car only nine days when he lost his life in the crash Silver screen: Dean shot to fame for his starring role in the film Rebel Without A Cause (1955) alongside Sal Mineo (left) and Natalie Wood Loss: The actor died before two of the three films he starred in were released. He is seen here in one of those films, 'East Of Eden' alongside Lois Smith He was se |
What year were all these people born: American actress Michelle Pfeiffer, British comedian Dawn French and British musician Billy Bragg? | IMDb: Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "The League" Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "The League" 1-50 of 1,687 names. Teresa Palmer Actress and model Teresa Palmer has gathered some impressive film credits. She was born in Adelaide, South Australia, to Kevin Palmer, an investor, and Paula Sanders, a former missionary and nurse. She completed high school at Mercedes College in 2003, where she was a popular student who was well-known for her practical jokes. She worked in a Cotton On outlet in Rundle Mall until she was discovered and cast on the spot--without an audition--in her feature film debut and breakthrough role in 2:37 . Made by first-time writer/director/producer Murali K. Thalluri , the film competed in the 2006 Cannes Film Festival in "Un Certain Regard" and chronicles the lives of six students over the course of day and ends in a devastating suicide. Teresa immediately went to work on back-to-back film projects including December Boys opposite "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe --a coming-of-age story about four adolescent orphans, based on the book by Michael Noonan and directed by Rod Hardy ( Robinson Crusoe , Buffalo Girls , The X-Files and The Practice ). She also starred as stripper-turned-criminal "Dale" in the British/Australian co-production Restraint , a film noir/psychological thriller that follows the plight of a pair of fugitives on the run from a murder scene. Directed by David Denneen , the film also features former Calvin Klein model Travis Fimmel and British actor Stephen Moyer . In 2006 Teresa worked with Japanese director Takashi Shimizu on the Sony Pictures production The Grudge 2 . Set in Tokyo, the horror sequel to the box-office hit The Grudge also starred Sarah Michelle Gellar and Jennifer Beals . Later that year Teresa signed on to play the female lead in Doug Liman 's action fantasy film Jumper , but was subsequently replaced by Rachel Bilson . Early 2007 saw her star opposite former real-life boyfriend Topher Grace as the love interest in the retro comedy film Take Me Home Tonight . Shortly after filming ended, Teresa decided to move permanently from Adelaide to Los Angeles following a public split from her then-boyfriend of two years, Australian Rules football star Stuart Dew. Teresa was due to play a small part in George Miller 's doomed superhero film "Justice League: Mortal", but the production fell through after months of problems. Teresa briefly dated her "Justice League: Mortal" co-star Adam Brody in early 2008; later that year she had a relationship with British comedian Russell Brand , whom she met on the set of her latest film, Bedtime Stories , a Disney children's comedy starring Lucy Lawless , Guy Pearce and Keri Russell and was released on Christmas 2008. Anna Kendrick Anna Kendrick was born in Portland, Maine, to Janice (Cooke), an accountant, and William Kendrick, a teacher. She has an older brother, Michael Cooke Kendrick , who has also acted. She is of English, Irish, and Scottish descent. For her role as "Dinah" in "High Society" on Broadway, Anna Kendrick was nominated for a Tony Award (second youngest ever), a Drama Desk Award, and a Fany Award (best actress featured in a musical). Her spectacular performance landed her the Drama League and Theatre World Award. She was a lead performer with Cabaret's Kit Kat Club at "Carnegie Hall Live" in My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (1999) (TV). She also had the privilege of working with director Scott Ellis and choreographer Susan Stroman at the New York City Opera House with Jeremy Irons amongst many more celebrity status actors, playing the role of "Fredrika" in "A Little Night Music". Anna work-shopped "Jane Eyre" & "The Little Princess" for Broadway and starred in the feature film Camp with director Todd Graff . Dwayne Johnson Dwayne Douglas Johnson, also known as The Rock, was born on May 2, 1972 in Hayward, California, to Ata Johnson (born Feagaimaleata Fitisemanu Maivia) and Canadian-born professional wrestler Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles). His father is black (of Black |
What year: Elvis had a hit with Jailhouse Rock, famous musical South Pacific was out at the movies and famous TV lesbian Sandi Toksvig was born? | Gary Dretzka « Movie City News Murders in the Rue Morgue/The Dunwich Horror: Blu-ray Mystery Science Theater 3000: XXXV One of the things Hollywood-based reporters hear when assigned to write about movies that aren’t very good is that no one sets out to make a bad film. According to their stars and directors, the real stinkers were doomed from the start, wildly misunderstood or butchered by the suits. Actors rarely go into a project thinking they can phone in their performance from home. Directors, writers, cinematographers, grips and designers all hope to be congratulated by friends and relatives after the opening weekend. After the first round of budget cuts are announced, however, and pages begin to be ripped out of the working script, everyone begins to expect the worst. I only mention this because none of the genre specimens reviewed this week can be recommended for any other reason than being a guilty pleasure or for an individual performance or technical credit. I generally leave it up to the individual to decide whether a movie is “so bad it’s good.” These titles, I believe, are so bad that they almost defy description. Even so, the filmmakers and actors interviewed in the bonus features describe the movies we’ve just seen as being a lot better than they were, by any objective or critical standard. other than objectively inferior to most movies that have preceded it into the ancillary markets. It’s truly refreshing when a director comes clean as to how his dog picked up its fleas. In Hollywood, though, the truth isn’t a valued quality. One definite tipoff to a picture’s distinct absence of quality is the number of titles its carried on its arduous journey to DVD/Blu-ray. Pigs was veteran character actor Marc Lawrence’s second and final foray into the business of making a feature film from behind the camera. Released briefly in 1972 as “The 13th Pig,” its working title was “Daddy’s Deadly Darling.” In Pig’s many re-edits and re-issues, it’s also been called “Blood Pen,” “Daddy’s Girl,” “Roadside Torture Chamber,” “The Secret of Lynn Hart,” “The Strange Love Exorcist” and “Horror Farm.” As far as anyone knows, the new Vinegar Syndrome DVD/Blu-ray represents the only time Lawrence’s vision has been realized intact. In it, Lawrence’s very attractive and amazingly buxom daughter, Toni, plays a young woman who one day shows up in a dusty speck on the map of California, where she takes a job at a restaurant owned by Zambrini (Lawrence), an elderly former circus performer who runs a small café and pig farm. Local legend has it that his pigs only eat human flesh and that in order to satisfy their growing appetites, Zambrini has begun to murder drifters. Coincidentally, his new waitress is an escapee from a mental facility and not at all averse to supporting her boss’ hobby. In fact, Lynn had killed her father after he raped her and now senses his abusive behavior is a condition shared by most men. Because it was made before the introduction of sophisticated special makeup effects and CGI, the titular stars of Pigs are limited to grunting before cinematographer Glenn Roland’s in-your-snout camera and terrorizing Lynn’s suitors by running through their legs. The pigs owned by the Chinese butcher in “Deadwood” were far more convincing, as was the wild boar in Razorback and the masks worn by the killers in Motel Hell, Saw and Berkshire County. Several movies have been inspired by Canada’s most prolific serial killer, pig farmer Robert Pickton. As bad as it is, VS has sent Pigs out in Blu-ray with a new 2K restoration from the 35mm Interpositive; featurettes with Toni Lawrence, also noteworthy for being Billy Bob Thornton’s second wife, composer Charles Bernstein (A Nightmare on Elm Street, Cujo) and Roland (Ilsa She Wolf of the S.S.); two alternate openings and alternate ending; and a gallery. Anyone familiar with the work of sleazoid New Jersey auteur Bill Zebub already will have a pretty good idea what to expect when picking up his latest micro-budget extravaganza, Dickshark. Based on the jacket notes, we already know i |
What year were these entertainers all born: Morrisey, Bob Mortimer and Julian Clary? | TV SHOWS U to V | TVH TV Shows U to V W » UFO (1970) Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's first full attempt at real-life action was much more adult orientated than their previous offerings. Under threat from a mysterious green skinned, liquid breathing alien race, Earth set up SHADO (Supreme Headquarters, Alien Defence Organisation) under the leadership of former USAF commander Ed Straker. Not wishing to cause wide spread panic amongst the public, SHADO's secret headquarters was buried deep below the Harlington-Straker film studios on the outskirts of London. From here, Straker, assisted by Colonel Alec Freeman , Captain Peter Carlin, and Colonel Paul Foster, ran operations and kept in touch with the planet's first line of defence which was situated on Moonbase, where response to an alien attack came in the form of typical Anderson gadgetry, namely the Interceptor Spacecraft. If this line of defence were breached then SHADO could still call on Skydivers, nuclear crafts capable of either underwater or aerial combat. The organisations female staff were clad in white cat suits and had purple hair, the most famous of them being Gabrielle Drake and Wanda Ventham. The series was developed by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson and Reg Hill in the autumn of 1968 while production of the mostly forgotten puppet series The Secret Service was still in progress. The Anderson's were also completing production on their first live-action feature film Doppelganger. Around that time ATV supremo Lew Grade agreed to finance UFO to the tune of £100,000 per episode. Filmed over a period of 18 months the series used the facilities offered by three studios starting with the MGM British Studios in Boreham Wood followed by the Anderson's own Century 21 Studios in Slough and finally to ATV's Elstree Studios. Towards the end of 1969 MGM decided to close down the Boreham Wood studios and production on UFO came to an enforced halt. By that time only 17 episodes of the 26 had been completed and it wasn't until May 1970 that the production of the full run was finally finished. UFO had all the elements for a successful series; a good strong storyline, plenty of action and the wonderful Anderson models. Where the show failed was in the uncertainty of programme schedulers who couldn't make up their mind if the series should be aimed at children or adults, and as a result it meandered between Saturday morning and late night 'graveyard' slots until, eventually, a planned second season was cancelled to make way for the Andersons' next project, Space 1999. Links: DVD Availibility: UKRIDGE (1968) Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge is a fictional character from the short stories and novels of P. G. Wodehouse. And while Ukbridge (pronounced Ewkridge) never enjoyed the same popularity as Bertie Wooster and Jeeves here was another of the author's amiable eccentric characters from the 1920s bought to life in exemplary style by the BBC. Ukridge is a bounder, a schemer and an outrageous conman who will do anything for financial gain - as long as it doesn't involve working. He is an opportunist who never passes up a chance to exploit any kindness shown to him. And yet, as with so many other television rogues down the years, the viewing public took him straight to their collective heart, due in no small part to the amiable performance of Anton Rodgers in the lead role, suitably accompanied by Julian Holloway as his chum, Corky, and Marian Spencer as Aunt Julia. Richard Waring adapted Wodehouse's scripts for television. Wodehouse must have retained a certain fondness for him; his last appearance in a Wodehouse story being was as late as 1966. Links: DVD Availibility: UNDERMIND (1965) Undermind was a very unusual British science fiction thriller series for its time in that there wasn't a rocket, flying saucer or extraterrestrial to appear at all over the course of its run. Over its eleven episodes Undermind told a story about alien subversion where an alien force, that was never identified by name or location, sought to establish a foothold in Britain by undermining society and morale. Th |
What year: The Magnificent Seven was out at the movies, The Shadows were Britain?s biggest selling band of the year and Carol Vorderman was born? | IMDb: Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "2015" Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "2015" 1-50 of 11,051 names. Tom Hardy With his breakthrough performance as Eames in Christopher Nolan 's science fiction thriller Inception , English actor Tom Hardy has been brought to the attention of mainstream audiences worldwide. But the versatile actor has been steadily working on both stage and screen since his television debut in the miniseries Band of Brothers . After being cast in the World War II drama, Hardy left his studies at the prestigious Drama Centre in London and was subsequently cast as Twombly in Ridley Scott 's Black Hawk Down and as the villain Shinzon in Star Trek: Nemesis . Tom was born on September 15, 1977 in Hammersmith, London; his mother, Elizabeth Anne (Barrett), is an artist and painter, and his father, Edward Hardy, is a writer. He is of English and Irish descent. Hardy was brought up in East Sheen, London, and first studied at Reed's School. His education continued at Tower House School, then at Richmond Drama School, and subsequently at the Drama Centre London, along with fellow Oscar nominee Michael Fassbender. After winning a modeling competition at age 21, he had a brief contract with the agency Models One. Tom spent his teens and early twenties battling delinquency, alcoholism and drug addiction; after completing his work on Star Trek: Nemesis , he sought treatment and has also admitted that his battles with addiction ended his 5-year marriage to Rachael Speed. Returning to work in 2003, Hardy was awarded the Evening Standard Most Promising Newcomer Award for his theatre performances in the productions of "In Arabia, We'd All Be Kings" and "Blood". In 2003, Tom also co-starred in the play "The Modernists" with Paul Popplewell , Jesse Spencer and Orlando Wells . During the next five years, Hardy worked consistently in film, television and theatre, playing roles as varied as Robert Dudley in the BBC's The Virgin Queen , Bill Sikes in Oliver Twist and starring in "The Man of Mode" at the National Theatre. On the silver screen, he appeared in the crime thriller Layer Cake with Daniel Craig , Sofia Coppola 's Marie Antoinette , and the romp Scenes of a Sexual Nature . In 2006, Hardy created "Shotgun", an underground theatre company along with director Robert Delamere , and directed a play, penned by his father for the company, called "Blue on Blue". In 2007, Hardy received a best actor BAFTA nomination for his touching performance as Stuart Shorter in the BBC adaptation of Alexander Masters ' bestselling biography Stuart: A Life Backwards . Hardy, hailed for his transformative character acting, was lauded for his emotionally and physically convincing portrayal in the ill-fated and warmhearted tale of Shorter, a homeless and occasionally violent man suffering from addiction and muscular dystrophy. The following year, he appeared as gay hoodlum Handsome Bob in the Guy Ritchie film RocknRolla , but it would be his next transformation that would prove his extensive range and stun critics. In the film Bronson , Hardy played the notorious Charles Bronson (given name, Michael Peterson), the "most violent prisoner in Britain". Bald, pumped-up, and outfitted with Bronson's signature strongman mustache, Hardy is unrecognizable and gives a harrowing performance that is physically fearless and psychologically unsettling. Director Nicolas Winding Refn breaks the fourth wall with Hardy retelling his tales directly to viewers as well as performing them outright before an audience of his own imagining. The performance mixes terrifying brutality, vaudevillian showmanship, wry humor, and an alarming amount of commitment, and won Hardy a British Independent Film Award for Best Actor. The performance got Hollywood's attention and, in 2009, Hardy was named one of Variety's "10 Actors to Watch". That year, he continued to garner praise for his starring role in The Take , a four-part adaptation of Martina Cole 's bestselling crime novel, as well as for his performance as Heathcliff in a version of Wutherin |
What year: Coronation Street was on TV for the first time, Spartacus was out at the movies (starring Kirk Douglas) and Bono out of U2 was born? | IMDb: Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "Peter O'Toole" Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "Peter O'Toole" 46 names. Barbara Hershey Barbara Hershey was born Barbara Lynn Herzstein in Hollywood, California, to Melrose (Moore) and Arnold Nathan Herzstein, a horse racing columnist. Her father, born in Manhattan, was from a Jewish family (from Hungary and Russia), and her mother, originally from Arkansas, had English and Scots-Irish ancestry. Hershey was raised in a small bungalow, and had aspirations of being an actress from her earliest memories. The multi-award-winning actress has been in some of Hollywood's most memorable films. She has been a winner of an Emmy and a Golden Globe for A Killing in a Small Town . She won two consecutive Best Actress awards at the Cannes Film Festival, (which is unprecedented) for Shy People and A World Apart . She won a Gemini Award for Anne of Green Gables: A New Beginning for PBS and a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Vienna International Film Festival. She's worked with some of the world's great directors, among them - Martin Scorsese , William Wyler , Woody Allen , Jane Campion and Darren Aronofsky . The versatile actress was first discovered by a talent agent while she was attending Hollywood High School. She began working in television, The Monroes , and film, With Six You Get Eggroll , with Doris Day . And with roles in The Baby Maker and Boxcar Bertha , Hershey quickly advanced to starring roles. Hershey returned to television in 1990 with her highly-lauded performance in A Killing in a Small Town , Paris Trout , Return to Lonesome Dove , the British mini-series, Daniel Deronda and the last season of Chicago Hope . During the same period, Hershey remained active in features. She was nominated for an Oscar and Golden Globe for The Portrait of a Lady . She also starred in Merchant-Ivory's A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries and the award-winning Australian film, Lantana . Recently, Hershey has recently performed in James Wan 's cult-hit, Insidious and Darren Aronofsky 's award-winning Black Swan , playing Natalie Portman 's insane mother. Hershey resides in Los Angeles. Luke Goss Luke Goss started his acting career playing 'Danny Zuko' in the smash hit musical Grease, on London's West End, and later toured with the production throughout the United Kingdom. He established himself as a screen actor in 2002 with performances in two very different features: David Goyer's independent drama ZigZag, with John Leguizamo, Oliver Platt, Natasha Lyonne and Wesley Snipes; and Guillermo Del Toro's supernatural action feature Blade II, with Snipes and Ron Perlman. The following year, he starred in the title role of the critically acclaimed British gangster film Charlie, and in the title role in the Emmy Award-winning Hallmark miniseries Frankenstein, with Donald Sutherland and William Hurt. In 2005, Goss traveled to India to play the role of King Xerxes in the Biblical epic One Night With The King, opposite Omar Sharif and Peter O'Toole, firmly establishing him as a versatile actor. He then went on to star in The Man, with Samuel L. Jackson and Eugene Levy; Mercenary, with Steven Seagal; Bone Dry, with Lance Henriksen; Unearthed, with Emmanuelle Vaugier; Deep Winter, with Michael Madsen; and Shanghai Baby, with Bai Ling. 2008 reunited Goss with Guillermo Del Toro in Universals Hellboy II: The Golden Army, the sequel that opened in the number one spot at the U.S. box office. The role earned Goss 2 MTV Movie Award nominations. He recently completed the starring role in Tekken, a sci-fi feature thriller based on the popular video and arcade game. He is attached to play 'Kristoff,' in a big screen adaptation of the Top Cow comic book, Magdalena, being developed and produced by Gale Anne Hurd's Valhalla Pictures, Platinum Studios and Top Cow. He has recently completed filming his first role for Network Television in JJ Abrams "Fringe". Luke Goss has recently completed leading roles in Across The Line, Blood Out, and has taken over Universals Death Race franchise, firmly establishi |
What year were all these people born: singer Boy George, singer KD.Lang and actor George Clooney? | 1961 - Biography.com Crime & Scandal Famous People Born in 1961 Princess Diana - Fighting for the Love of Prince Charles (TV-14; 2:42) After giving birth to Prince William, Diana became deeply unhappy with her marriage to Prince Charles. His mistress, Camilla Parker Bowles, was a member of Charles' inner circle and became the focus of his attention. People In This Group U.S. President, Lawyer, U.S. Senator (1961–) Film Actor, Television Actor, Producer, Activist (1961–) Television Actor, Film Actor/Film Actress (1961–) Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor (1961–) Animal Rights Activist, Famous Basketball Players (1961–) Author, Film Actor, Screenwriter, Television Actor, Comedian, Television Producer (1961–) Film Actor, Television Actor, Comedian, Director (1961–) |
What year: Marilyn Monroe died, Tom Cruise was born and John Lennon got married for the first time? | Clark Gable - Biography - IMDb Clark Gable Biography Showing all 184 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (2) | Spouse (5) | Trade Mark (4) | Trivia (107) | Personal Quotes (42) | Salary (19) Overview (5) 6' 1" (1.85 m) Mini Bio (2) William Clark Gable was born on February 1, 1901 in Cadiz, Ohio, to Adeline (Hershelman) and William Henry Gable, an oil-well driller. He was of German, Irish, and Swiss-German descent. When he was seven months old, his mother died, and his father sent him to live with his maternal aunt and uncle in Pennsylvania, where he stayed until he was two. His father then returned to take him back to Cadiz. At 16, he quit high school, went to work in an Akron, Ohio, tire factory, and decided to become an actor after seeing the play "The Bird of Paradise". He toured in stock companies, worked oil fields and sold ties. On December 13, 1924, he married Josephine Dillon , his acting coach and 15 years his senior. Around that time, they moved to Hollywood, so that Clark could concentrate on his acting career. In April 1930, they divorced and a year later, he married Maria Langham (a.k.a. Maria Franklin Gable ), also about 17 years older than him. While Gable acted on stage, he became a lifelong friend of Lionel Barrymore . After several failed screen tests (for Barrymore and Darryl F. Zanuck ), Gable was signed in 1930 by MGM's Irving Thalberg . He had a small part in The Painted Desert (1931) in 1931. Joan Crawford asked for him as co-star in Dance, Fools, Dance (1931) and the public loved him manhandling Norma Shearer in A Free Soul (1931) the same year. His unshaven lovemaking with bra-less Jean Harlow in Red Dust (1932) made him MGM's most important star. His acting career then flourished. At one point, he refused an assignment, and the studio punished him by loaning him out to (at the time) low-rent Columbia Pictures, which put him in Frank Capra 's It Happened One Night (1934), which won him an Academy Award for his performance. The next year saw a starring role in Call of the Wild (1935) with Loretta Young , with whom he had an affair (resulting in the birth of a daughter, Judy Lewis ). He returned to far more substantial roles at MGM, such as Fletcher Christian in Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) and Rhett Butler in Gone with the Wind (1939). After divorcing Maria Langham, in March 1939 Clark married Carole Lombard , but tragedy struck in January 1942 when the plane in which Carole and her mother were flying crashed into Table Rock Mountain, Nevada, killing them both. A grief-stricken Gable joined the US Army Air Force and was off the screen for three years, flying combat missions in Europe. When he returned the studio regarded his salary as excessive and did not renew his contract. He freelanced, but his films didn't do well at the box office. He married Silvia Ashley, the widow of Douglas Fairbanks , in 1949. Unfortunately this marriage was short-lived and they divorced in 1952. In July 1955 he married a former sweetheart, Kathleen Williams Spreckles (a.k.a. Kay Williams ) and became stepfather to her two children, Joan and Adolph ("Bunker") Spreckels III. On November 16, 1959, Gable became a grandfather when Judy Lewis , his daughter with Loretta Young , gave birth to a daughter, Maria. In 1960, Gable's wife Kay discovered that she was expecting their first child. In early November 1960, he had just completed filming The Misfits (1961), when he suffered a heart attack, and died later that month, on November 16, 1960. Gable was buried shortly afterwards in the shrine that he had built for Carole Lombard and her mother when they died, at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In March 1961, Kay Gable gave birth to a boy, whom she named John Clark Gable after his father. Trade Mark (4) Pencil thin mustache that hugged his upper lip Often played a virile, lovable rogue whose gruff facade only thinly masked a natural charm and goodness. Distinctive, powerful voice Oversized ears Trivia (107) Adolf Hitler esteemed the film star above all other actors, and during the war offered a sizable reward to anyone who could |
What year: 'Summer Holiday' starring Cliff Richard was out at the movies, Ringo Starr joined The Beatles and MC Hammer was born? | The Beatles - Example Problems The Beatles Jump to: navigation , search Template:Infobox band The Beatles were a British pop and rock group from Liverpool . They are widely regarded as the most important and successful musical group of all time, having achieved broad popular success, critical acclaim and cultural influence. The group shattered many sales records and charted more than 50 top 40 hit singles, including 20 #1's in the USA alone. EMI Records estimate that the band has sold over a billion records worldwide [1] . Dubbed "The Fab Four", the Beatles were John Lennon ( 1940 - 1980 ), Paul McCartney (born 1942 ), George Harrison ( 1943 - 2001 ), and Ringo Starr (born Richard Starkey in 1940 ). Lennon and McCartney were the principal songwriters, with Harrison making a significant contribution, particularly in the band's later years. George Martin produced most of the Beatles' recordings. The Beatles created a sensation in late 1963 in the UK (the phenomenon was dubbed " Beatlemania " by the British press), notable for the hordes of screaming and swooning young women the group inspired. Beatlemania came to North America in early 1964 , and the band's popularity extended across much of the world. Within the space of five years, their music moved from the awakening of their early hits (such as " She Loves You " and " I Want to Hold Your Hand ") to artistically ambitious suites of songs (such as the albums Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and Abbey Road ). By writing their own songs, exploring the possibilities of the recording studio and working on unprecedented quality in every recording they released, the Beatles had far-reaching effects on popular music . The Beatles starred in two feature films. They were subjected to unprecedented press scrutiny which included criticism of their later role as symbols of 1960s youth counterculture . The group disbanded in 1970 . 35 years later, in 2005, the American entertainment industry magazine Variety named them the most important entertainers of the 20th century. Contents File:Jk beatles john.jpg Rhythm Guitarist John Lennon was known for his political activism, as well as his love for guitar-based rock and roll. He penned such songs as "Imagine", "Strawberry Fields Forever", "In My Life", "Help!", "A Day In The Life", and "A Hard Day's Night". Main article: History of the Beatles John Lennon formed a skiffle group, The Quarrymen , in March 1957 . On July 6 that year, he met Paul McCartney whilst playing at the Woolton Parish Church Garden Fete and the two were soon playing music together. In February of 1958 the young guitarist George Harrison joined the group, which played under a variety of names. The first regular gigs for the group were at a club created by Mona Best in the basement of her family's home, a large Victorian House with a large complex of cellars at 8 Haymans Green in the West Derby area of Liverpool. She had noticed the number of young friends visiting her son, Pete, at the house and decided to turn part of the cellar into a private club. A more ambitious plan, a club for young people with live groups developed. It was one of the first cellar clubs in Liverpool to present rock 'n' roll groups exclusively, as opposed to the strict policy of jazz for venues such as the Cavern and the Cat A Coombs. The Casbah Coffee Club opened in August 1959 and the resident group was the Quarrymen - John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ken Brown, who would soon be cast off. The Quarrymen went through a progression of names: Long John and the Silver Beatles, the Silver Beatles, eventually arriving at The Beatles. In 1960 their manager, Allan Williams , arranged for them to perform in clubs on the Reeperbahn in Hamburg, Germany. In August 1960, McCartney invited Pete Best to become the group's drummer. In Hamburg (particularly at the infamous " Kaiserkeller " club) they honed their skills as performers and broadened their reputation. Stuart Sutcliffe was part of the group in 1960-61 and influenced their appearance and sense of style. While in Hamburg, The |
Which English King was known as ' (name) The Great'? | Alfred the Great: The Most Perfect Man in History? | History Today Alfred the Great: The Most Perfect Man in History? Anglo-Saxon England Alfred Political Barbara Yorke considers the reputation of King Alfred the Great, and the enduring cult around his life and legend. King Alfred of Wessex (r.871-99) is probably the best known of all Anglo-Saxon rulers, even if the first thing to come into many people’s minds in connection with him is something to do with burnt confectionery. The year 1999 saw the 1100th anniversary of his death on October 26th, 899, at the age of about 50. The occasion is being marked with conferences and exhibitions in Winchester, Southampton and London, but the scale of celebrations will be modest compared with those which commemorated his millenary, and culminated in the unveiling by Lord Rosebery of his statue in Winchester. Alfred’s reputation still stands high with historians, though few would now want to follow Edward Freeman in claiming him as ‘the most perfect character in history’ (The History of the Norman Conquest of England, 5 volumes, 1867-79). Alfred is someone who has had greatness thrust upon him. How and why did he acquire his glowing reputation, and how does it stand up today? There can be no doubt that Alfred’s reign was significant, both for the direction of the country’s development and for the fortunes of his descendants. After the kingdoms of Northumbria, East Anglia and Mercia had fallen to the Vikings, Wessex under Alfred was the only surviving Anglo-Saxon province. Alfred nearly succumbed to the Vikings as well, but kept his nerve and won a decisive victory at the battle of Edington in 879. Further Viking threats were kept at bay by a reorganisation of military service and particularly through the ringing of Wessex by a regular system of garrisoned fortresses. At the same time Alfred promoted himself as the defender of all Christian Anglo-Saxons against the pagan Viking threat and began the liberation of neighbouring areas from Viking control. He thus paved the way for the future unity of England, which was brought to fruition under his son and grandsons, who conquered the remaining areas held by the Vikings in the east and north, so that by the mid-tenth century the England we are familiar with was ruled as one country for the first time. His preservation from the Vikings and unexpected succession as king after the death of four older brothers, seem to have given Alfred a sense that he had been specially destined for high office. With the help of advisers from other areas of England, Wales and Francia, Alfred studied, and even translated from Latin into Old English, certain works that were regarded at the time as providing models of ideal Christian kingship and ‘most necessary for all men to know’. Alfred tried to put these principles into practice, for instance, in the production of his law-code. He became convinced that those in authority in church or state could not act justly or effectively without the ‘wisdom’ acquired through study, and set up schools to ensure that future generations of priests and secular administrators would be better trained, as well as encouraging the nobles at his court to emulate his own example in reading and study. Alfred also had the foresight to commission his biography from Bishop Asser of Wales. Asser presented Alfred as the embodiment of the ideal, but practical, Christian ruler. Alfred was the ‘truthteller’, a brave, resourceful, pious man, who was generous to the church and anxious to rule his people justly. One could say that Asser accentuated the positive, and ignored those elements of ruthless, dictatorial behaviour which any king needed to survive in ninth-century realpolitik. Alfred and Asser did such a good job that when later generations looked back at his reign through their works they saw only a ruler apparently more perfect than any before or after. Alfred is often thought to have provided his own epitaph in this passage from his translation of the Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius: I desired to live worthily as long as I |
Can you name the London theatre named after Queen Victoria's husband? | Theatres in Victorian London Theatres in Victorian London [ Victorian Web Home —> Authors —> Music, Theatre, and Popular Entertainment —> Theatres ] Much of the following information has been gathered from Frederick and Lise-Lone Marker's in "A Guide to London Theatres, 1750-1880" in The Revels History of Drama in English, Vol. VI: 1750-1880 (1975). They, in turn, consulted H. Barton Baker's History of the London Stage (London, 1904), Allardyce Nicoll's A History of English Drama 1660-1900 (Cambridge, 1966), E. B. Watson's Sheridan to Robertson (Cambridge, Mass., 1926), and The London Stage (Carbondale, Ill., 1962-68). Phyllis Hartnoll's Concise Oxford Companion to the Theatre offers more detailed information about many of these nineteenth-century theatres. Additional images and links added by George P. Landow . For supplementary texts, consult the "Reference List" below. Adelphi (Strand) Built in 1806 opposite Adam Street by merchant John Scott (who had made his fortune from a washing-blue) as the Sans Pareil to showcase his daughter's theatrical talents, the theatre was given a new facade and redecorated in 1814. It re-opened on 18 October 1819 as the Adelphi, named after the imposing complex of West London streets built by the brothers Robert (1728-92) and James (1730-94) Adam from 1768. The name "Adelphoi" in Greek simply means "the brothers." Among the celebrated actors who appeared on its stage was the comedian Charles Matthews (1776-1835), whose work was so admired by young Charles Dickens. It had more "tone" than the other minor theatres because its patrons in the main were the salaried clerks of barristers and solicitors. The Adelphi was also noted for melodramas ("Adelphi Screamers") and dramatic adaptations, for example, Pierce Egan's Tom and Jerry, or Life in London, adapted by dramatist T. W. Moncrieff. Its first notable manager was Frederick Yates (1825-42), and its longest-tenured manager Ben Webster (1847-71). The well-known Anglo- Irish dramatist and actor Dion Boucicault performed on its stage in 1860, 1861, 1875, and 1880, while his second wife, Agnes Robertson, appeared on the stage of the Adelphi in 1861, 1875, and 1893. Noted adaptor and Dickensian "pirate" Edward Stirling was acting manager in 1838, and stage director in 1839. The Adelphi has the distinction, according to the research of Philip Bolton, of being the first house to stage an adaptation a work by Charles Dickens , the piece being J. B. Buckstone's "The Christening," a comic burletta (farce) which opened on 13 October 1834, based on "The Bloomsbury Christening," which would eventually be published in the first volume of Sketches by Boz. Indeed, many of Dickens's early works were adapted for the stage of the Adelphi, including The Pickwick Papers as W. L. Rede's The Peregrinations of Pickwick; or, Boz-i-a-na, a three -act burletta first performed on 3 April 1837, Yates's production of Nicholas Nickleby; or, Doings at Do-The-Boys Hall in November-December 1838, and Edward Stirling's two-act burletta The Old Curiosity Shop; or, One Hour from Humphrey's Clock (November-December 1840, January 1841). In 1840, a fresh façade was added, and in 1844 it came under the management of Madame Céleste and comedian Ben Webster, with John Baldwin Buckstone (1802-79) as its principal dramatist. On 28 January 1844, the theatre's lessee, Gladstane, wrote to John M. Kemble, Examiner of Plays in the Lord Chamberlain's offices, for permission to play Edward Stirling's "official" adaptation of Dickens's A Christmas Carol; or, Past, Present, and Future, which opened 5 February. Here, too, on 19 December 1844 Lemon and à Beckett's "official" adaptation of Dickens's The Chimes: A Goblin Story of Some Bells that rang an Old Year out and a New One In opened. In total, à Beckett staged six of his plays at the Adelphi between 1844 and 1853. Still manager in 1848, Ben Webster made application on 12 December to the Lord Chamberlain's office for the licensing of Mark Lemon's adaptation of Dickens's The Haunted Man, to op |
In what year (or century) was Michelangelo born? | Michelangelo born - Mar 06, 1475 - HISTORY.com Michelangelo born Publisher A+E Networks Michelangelo Buonarroti, the greatest of the Italian Renaissance artists, is born in the small village of Caprese on March 6, 1475. The son of a government administrator, he grew up in Florence, a center of the early Renaissance movement, and became an artist’s apprentice at age 13. Demonstrating obvious talent, he was taken under the wing of Lorenzo de’ Medici, the ruler of the Florentine republic and a great patron of the arts. For two years beginning in 1490, he lived in the Medici palace, where he was a student of the sculptor Bertoldo di Giovanni and studied the Medici art collection, which included ancient Roman statuary. With the expulsion of the Medici family from Florence in 1494, Michelangelo traveled to Bologna and Rome, where he was commissioned to do several works. His most important early work was the Pieta (1498), a sculpture based on a traditional type of devotional image that showed the body of Christ in the lap of the Virgin Mary. Demonstrating masterful technical skill, he extracted the two perfectly balanced figures of the Pieta from a single block of marble. With the success of the Pieta, the artist was commissioned to sculpt a monumental statue of the biblical character David for the Florence cathedral. The 17-foot statue, produced in the classical style, demonstrates the artist’s exhaustive knowledge of human anatomy and form. In the work, David is shown watching the approach of his foe Goliath, with every muscle tensed and a pose suggesting impending movement. Upon the completion of David in 1504, Michelangelo’s reputation was firmly established. That year, he agreed to paint a mural for the Florence city hall to rest alongside one being painted by Leonardo da Vinci, another leading Renaissance artist and an influence on Michelangelo. These murals, which depicted military scenes, have not survived. In 1505, he began work on a planned group of 12 marble apostles for the Florence cathedral but abandoned the project when he was commissioned to design and sculpt a massive tomb for Pope Julius II in Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome. There were to have been 40 sculptures made for the tomb, but the pope soon ran out of funds for the project, and Michelangelo left Rome. In 1508, he was called back to Rome to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel–the chief consecrated space in the Vatican. Michelangelo’s epic ceiling frescoes, which took several years to complete, are among his most memorable works. Central in a complex system of decoration featuring numerous figures are nine panels devoted to biblical world history. The most famous of these is The Creation of Adam, a painting in which the arms of God and Adam are outstretched toward each other. In 1512, Michelangelo completed the Sistine Chapel ceiling and returned to his work on Pope Julius II’s tomb. He eventually completed a total of just three statues for the tomb, which was eventually placed in the church of San Pietro in Vincoli. The most notable of the three is Moses (1513-15), a majestic statue made from a block of marble regarded as unmalleable by other sculptors. In Moses, as in David, Michelangelo infused the stone with a powerful sense of tension and movement. Having revolutionized European sculpture and painting, Michelangelo turned to architecture in the latter half of his life. His first major architectural achievement was the Medici chapel in the Church of San Lorenzo in Florence, built to house the tombs of the two young Medici family heirs who had recently died. The chapel, which he worked on until 1534, featured many innovative architectural forms based on classical models. The Laurentian Library, which he built as an annex to the same church, is notable for its stair-hall, known as the ricetto, which is regarded as the first instance of mannerism as an architectural style. Mannerism, a successor to the Renaissance artistic movement, subverted harmonious classical forms in favor of expressiveness. In 1534, Michelangelo left Florence for the last time |
In what year was Elvis Presley born? | When did Elvis Die - When was Elvis Born - Elvis FAQs Film & TV Elvis FAQ When was Elvis Born? When did Elvis die? How many movies did he star in? How many records has he sold? We get a lot of questions about Elvis’ life and legacy – here are some of the most common questions we get, along with official answers from Elvis Presley Enterprises. When was Elvis born? January 8, 1935 When did Elvis die? Elvis Presley passed away due to heart failure August 16, 1977, at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee. He was 42 years old. What year did Elvis graduate from Humes High School? 1953 When did Elvis get his first guitar? He received one purchased from Tupelo Hardware Company on January 8, 1946 - his 11th birthday. When did the Presley family move to Memphis? November of 1948 Before becoming famous Elvis drove a delivery truck for what Memphis company? Crown Electric When did Elvis record his first record at Sun Studio? He recorded "That's All Right" on July 5, 1954. Where was Elvis' first billed performance? He performed at Overton Park Shell on July 30, 1954 On what Saturday radio show did Elvis regularly perform? Louisiana Hayride from Shreveport, Louisiana For what product did Elvis make his only commercial? Southern Made Doughnuts radio jingle while on the Louisiana Hayride What was Elvis' first gold record? "Heartbreak Hotel" On what show was Elvis' first national TV appearance? Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey Stage Show on January 28, 1956 What year is the pink Cadillac in the Elvis Presley Car Museum? 1955 Fleetwood Where was the first house Elvis purchased? 1034 Audubon Drive, Memphis, Tennessee When did Elvis purchase Graceland? March of 1957 for $102,500 Who did Elvis buy Graceland from? Mrs. Ruth Brown Moore, former wife of Dr. Thomas Moore How many movies did Elvis make? 31 feature films and 2 concert documentaries What was Elvis' first movie? "Love Me Tender" Name the only three cities outside of the U.S., where Elvis performed. Ottawa, Vancouver and Toronto, Canada. Who did Elvis marry? Elvis Presley's wife was Priscilla (Beaulieu) Presley. At what hotel in Las Vegas were Elvis and Priscilla married? Aladdin Hotel on May 1, 1967 When was Elvis Presley's daughter born? Lisa Marie Presley was born on February 1, 1968 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee What does TCB and the lightning bolt stand for? Taking care of business quickly or in a flash How many Grammy Awards did Elvis receive in his lifetime? Three Grammys - all for his Gospel music. How many records is it estimated that Elvis has sold worldwide? Over one billion units sold Where was his last concert? Market Square Arena, Indianapolis, IN on June 26, 1977 |
Zeus is the king of the Gods in which mythology? | Myth of Zeus, King of the Gods *** Zeus, King of the Gods The mythical story of Zeus, King of the Gods by Caroline H. Harding and Samuel B. Harding The Myth of Zeus, King of the Gods In the northern part of Greece there was a very high mountain called Mount Olympus; so high that during almost all the year its top was covered with snow, and often, too, it was wrapped in clouds. Its sides were very steep, and covered with thick forests of oak and beech trees. The Greeks thought that the palaces of their gods were above the top of this mountain, far out of the reach of men, and hidden from their sight by the clouds. Here they thought that the gods met together in a grand council hall, and held great feasts, at which they talked over the affairs of the whole world. Zeus, who ruled over the land and the air, was the king of the gods, and was the greatest and strongest among them. The strength of all the other gods put together could not overcome him. It was he who caused the clouds to form, and who sent the rain to refresh the thirsty earth. His great weapon was the thunderbolt, which he carried in his right hand. But the thunderbolt was seldom used, for the frown and angry nod of Zeus were enough to shake the palaces of the gods themselves. Although Zeus was so powerful, he was also king and generous to those who pleased him. The people who lived upon the earth loved as well as feared him, and called him father. He was the most just of all the gods. Once when there was a great war between the Greeks and another people, all the other gods took sides, and tried to help those whom they favored all they could. But Zeus did not. He tried to be just, and at last he gave the victory to the side which he thought deserved to have it. The oak was thought to be sacred to Zeus because it was the strongest and grandest of all the trees. In one part of Greece there was a forest of these, which was called the forest of Dodona. It was so thick and that the sunbeams scarcely found their way through the leaves to the moss upon the ground. Here the wind made strange low sounds among the knotted branches, and people soon began to think that this was their great god Zeus speaking to men through the leaves of his favorite tree So they set this forest apart as sacred to him; and only his servants, who were called priests, were allowed to live in it. People came to this place from all parts of Greece to ask the advice of the god; and the priests would consult with him, and hear his answers in the murmuring of the wind among the branches. Picture of Zeus, King of the Gods The Greeks also built beautiful temples for their gods, as we build churches. To these temples they brought rich gifts of gold and silver and other precious things, to show how thankful they were for the help which the gods gave them. In each temple there was a great block of marble called the altar, and on this a small fire was often kept burning by the priests. If anyone wished to get the help of one of the gods, he would bring a dove, or a goat, or an ox to the temple, so that the priests might kill it, and burn part of its flesh as an offering. For they thought that the smell of the burning flesh pleased the gods. Since Zeus was the greatest of the gods, many of the most beautiful temples in Greece were built in his honor. A part of one of these temples to Zeus is still standing, and you can see it if you ever go to Greece. It was made of the finest white marble, and was surrounded on all sides by rows of tall columns beautifully carved. In another temple there was a great statue of Zeus, made of ivory and gold. It was over sixty feet high, and showed the god seated on a great throne which was covered with carving. The robe of the god was of solid gold. But it was the face of the statue which the Greeks though was most wonderful. It was so grand and beautiful that they said: "Either the sculptor must have gone up into heaven and seen Zeus upon his throne, or the god must have come down to earth and shown his face to the artist." Besides building temples for their gods, the Gree |
Which country has the longest alphabet? | Longest alphabet | Guinness World Records Guinness World Records Where Cambodia The language with the most letters is Khmer (Cambodian), with 74 (including some without any current use). All records listed on our website are current and up-to-date. For a full list of record titles, please use our Record Application Search. (You will be need to register / login for access) Comments below may relate to previous holders of this record. |
What does the French phrase BEAU GESTE mean? | Beau geste - definition of beau geste by The Free Dictionary Beau geste - definition of beau geste by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/beau+geste Also found in: Thesaurus , Wikipedia . beau geste n. pl. beaux gestes or beau gestes (bō zhĕst′) 1. A gracious gesture. 2. A gesture noble in form but meaningless in substance. [French : beau, noble + geste, gesture.] beau geste n, pl beaux gestes (bo ʒɛst) a noble or gracious gesture or act, esp one that is meaningless [literally: beautiful gesture] n., pl. beaux gestes (boʊ ˈʒɛst) French. a fine or noble gesture, often futile or made only for effect. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: beau geste - a gracious (but usually meaningless) gesture gesture - something done as an indication of intention; "a political gesture"; "a gesture of defiance" beau geste 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: Milligan References in periodicals archive ? There are a number of interesting entries in the five-year-old geldings' maiden, including Inexorable and Beau Geste, while there is little doubt that Charlton Kings will start favourite if trainer-jockey Paul Cashman elects to run. TRAVEL: Singing praises of Gran Canaria Congratulations to divisional winners in the Australian IRC National Championships conducted by the Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club namely: Wild Rose--winner IRC Division C, with Patrice and Quest (Bob Steel) second and third respectively in IRC Division A behind winner Team Beau Geste. Travel: BEEN THERE.. DUNE THAT; GRAN CANARIA HAS EVERYTHING, FROM BUSTLING NIGHTLIFE TO SPLENDID ISOLATION Karl Kwok's mighty TP52 Team Beau Geste, sailing for the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, overcame Tony Kirby's Ker 4,6 Patrice, from the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, in IRC Division 1 results by four points. Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. |
Who presents BBC TV's Dragon's Den? | Dragons’ Den Presenter | Dragons’ Den Investors and get funding for your business... Dragons’ Den Presenter Dragons’ Den has been one of the most successful reality TV show series in Britain ever since it first aired 6 years back. The show is based on a show of the same name originally aired in Japan. Dragons’ Den has had many versions of the show in different countries around the globe. Dragons’ Den provides a platform to all those budding enterprisers, who want to make it big in the enterprising world with their unique business concept, however lag the finances to take their idea to the next level. The participants participate in Dragons’ Den and pitch about their unique business concept to the ‘dragons’ that are multi millionaire venture capitalists on the show, looking for the right investment opportunity themselves. Before pitching on the Dragons’ Den, the contestants have to let the ‘dragons’ know about the investment sum they are seeking from them as well as the equity percentage they are ready to offer in return for the same. The aim of the show is securing the investment amount that they had asked for in the least, from either one or more panel members at the Dragons’ Den. If the participants fail to secure the total sum asked for, then they would have to leave Dragons’ Den with no investment. The judges’ team at the Dragons’ Den is made up of five very powerful and successful entrepreneurs who have loads of experience backing them. It’s always advisable, before entering Dragons’ Den with you business concept, to do a proper and thorough homework and study of your business plan, because the ‘dragons’ at the Dragons’ Den are not ordinary people; if they plan on investing in your business idea, they need to know how successful would it be in the market and who the consumers will be as well as the realistic figures of the business in the future. Dragons’ Den has been presented by Evan Harold Davis, who is a journalist and an economist in Britain. Dragon’ Den presenter replaced Peter Jay in 2001 to be an economics editor with BBC. He quit his job as an economics editor in the year 2008 and became a presenter on one of the radio programs on BBC Radio. Evan is Dragons’ Den presenter as well as a presenter for another business based show on TV in Britain. This Dragons’ Den presenter was raised in Surrey. Evans studied Economics, Politics and Philosophy from the year 1981 to 1984 at the St John’s College in Oxford and later on he got his MPA at the Harvard University. When this Dragons’ Den presenter was studying at the Oxford University, Evan was the editor of students’ newspaper at his college. Evan Davis, the Dragons’ Den presenter worked at the Fiscal Studies Institute as an economist and when he was working there, he also helped in the work of the officials on development of the system Poll Tax. Evan, the Dragons’ Den presenter went to the London Business School in the year 1988 and he wrote for their publication. In the year 1993, this Dragons’ Den presenter entered BBC and worked as a correspondent of economics with them. Evans worked with them as an economics editor for a program on their channel from the year 1997 till 2001. Around the mid 90’s, this Dragons’ Den presenter was also an Advisory Council member at Social Market Foundation. Evan is also an American-British successor generation project member. When this Dragons’ Den presenter was an economics editor at BBC, he was also taking care of analysing and reporting the development in economy on many programs on television and over the radio. Davis, the Dragons’ Den presenter also played a part defining the wide reporting of economics on BBC through out the outputs of the corporation, including online. Evan Davis, Dragons’ Den presenter, also blogged for the website of BBC where he made an attempt to know the actual world, with the economics tool kit. The subjects that this Dragons’ Den presenter discussed in the blog included caring for the old people, road pricing, and budget as well as choosing wine. T |
When you are ironing clothes, which require the greatest heat, wool, linen or nylon? | How to Iron Linen Shirts and Pants How to Iron Linen Shirts and Pants How to Iron Linen Shirts and Pants Getty Images By Mary Marlowe Leverette Updated September 10, 2016. Linen shirts, pants and dresses are perfect choices to wear during humid, hot weather. The natural flax fibers help to wick moisture away from the skin. Linen clothes can be made from light to heavyweight woven fabrics and will wear well if handled correctly. Most linen clothing will shrink slightly when washed so consider that as you purchase clothes. Linen fabrics are washable but you may see clothes that have a dry clean only tag. If the linen garment is structured - like a jacket - or lined, you should heed the dry cleaning instructions. While the linen is washable, the inner linings or materials used to help a jacket keep its shape may not be washable. Water and agitation may cause those materials to shrink and become misshapen. That damage can not be reversed. After linen is washed at home, it should not be dried on high heat which causes fibers to shrink together and break. Instead, air dry on a padded hanger to prevent creases or tumble only briefly in a dryer set on a low heat temperature. continue reading below our video How to Iron Table Linens Required Tools For Ironing Linen Clothes Spray bottle . Linen is nearly impossible to iron unless it is damp. Fill an inexpensive spray bottle with clean water to dampen the clothes. A good quality steam iron . High heat and plenty of steam are essential for ironing linen. Your iron should able to produce both. A spray feature is also helpful for those areas that need even more dampness. Sturdy ironing board . Ironing linen requires steady, even strokes. That's hard to do if the ironing surface is wobbly or small. If you don't have a good ironing board, follow these tips for ironing on other surfaces . Pressing Cloth . It is always important to have a buffer between the hot iron and the linen fibers to prevent flattening them to the point of creating a shine. Tips for Successfully Ironing Linen Pants and Shirts At least five or ten minutes before ironing linen clothes, give them a good spritz with plain cool water. Pay particular attention to shirt collars, cuffs, pocket flaps and button plackets. Roll the garment loosely and let the moisture penetrate the linen fibers. Set the steam iron on the cotton/linen setting or high heat . Be sure the iron's faceplate and water tank are clean and that the tank is filled with water. No one needs rusty water or sticky residue on clean linen. If your ironing board cover is wearing thin or has heavy staining, use an old terry cloth towel under the linen. This will pad the surface, protect any buttons on the garment and give you a clean finish. Padding is particularly important if there is embroidery on the linen. Always iron on the wrong side and iron the embroidered area first. Start with the heavier areas of the shirt or pants first (collars, cuffs, waistbands) and use a bit more water if necessary to get a smooth finish. Keep the iron moving constantly and smoothly to prevent scorching. Staying too long in one spot can bring a disaster. As you iron , gently stretch the garment to square corners and even edges. While the fabric is damp and hot, you can reshape crumpled areas. Press linen clothes on the wrong side or use a pressing cloth to prevent shiny spots. This is particularly important with darker colors. Use spray-on starch or fabric sizing for areas like collars and cuffs that you want particularly crisp. The starch also helps to protect the linen from stains. When ironing is complete, hang the garment in an uncrowded space to dry completely. Wait at least ten to fifteen minutes before putting on the freshly ironed piece to allow the fibers to cool and relax. Wearing linen while damp will cause excess creasing. 5 Tips to Avoid Having to Iron Linen Clothes Adopt the relaxed look. The more often linen is worn and washed, the softer and more supple it will become. Skip the clothes dryer. After linen clothes are removed from the washer, shake well to remove w |
'Better to die than to be a coward' is the motto of which famous Army fighting force? | Who are the Gurkhas? - BBC News BBC News Close share panel Image caption Gurkhas are part of the British Army Gurkhas have been part of the British Army for almost 200 years, but who are these fearsome Nepalese fighters? "Better to die than be a coward" is the motto of the world-famous Nepalese Gurkha soldiers who are an integral part of the British Army. They still carry into battle their traditional weapon - an 18-inch long curved knife known as the kukri. In times past, it was said that once a kukri was drawn in battle, it had to "taste blood" - if not, its owner had to cut himself before returning it to its sheath. Now, the Gurkhas say, it is used mainly for cooking. The potential of these warriors was first realised by the British at the height of their empire-building in the last century. The Victorians identified them as a "martial race", perceiving in them particularly masculine qualities of toughness. Bravest of the brave, most generous of the generous, never had a country more faithful friends than you Sir Ralph Turner MC, 3rd Queen Alexandra's Own Gurkha Rifles, 1931 After suffering heavy casualties in the invasion of Nepal, the British East India Company signed a hasty peace deal in 1815, which also allowed it to recruit from the ranks of the former enemy. Following the partition of India in 1947, an agreement between Nepal, India and Britain meant four Gurkha regiments from the Indian army were transferred to the British Army, eventually becoming the Gurkha Brigade. Since then, the Gurkhas have loyally fought for the British all over the world, receiving 13 Victoria Crosses between them. More than 200,000 fought in the two world wars, and in the past 50 years they have served in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Borneo, Cyprus, the Falklands, Kosovo and now in Iraq and Afghanistan. They serve in a variety of roles, mainly in the infantry but with significant numbers of engineers, logisticians and signals specialists. The name "Gurkha" comes from the hill town of Gorkha from which the Nepalese kingdom had expanded. The ranks have always been dominated by four ethnic groups, the Gurungs and Magars from central Nepal, the Rais and Limbus from the east, who live in villages of impoverished hill farmers. They keep to their Nepalese customs and beliefs, and the brigade follows religious festivals such as Dashain, in which - in Nepal, not the UK - goats and buffaloes are sacrificed. Image caption Actress Joanna Lumley has been the public face of the campaign on behalf of the Gurkhas But their numbers have been sharply reduced from a World War II peak of 112,000 men, and now stand at about 3,500. During the two world wars 43,000 men lost their lives. The Gurkhas are now based at Shorncliffe near Folkestone, Kent - but they do not become British citizens. The soldiers are still selected from young men living in the hills of Nepal - with about 28,000 youths tackling the selection procedure for just over 200 places each year. The selection process has been described as one of the toughest in the world and is fiercely contested. Young hopefuls have to run uphill for 40 minutes carrying a wicker basket on their back filled with rocks weighing 70lbs. They are tough, they are brave, they are durable, they are amenable to discipline. Tony Gould, Historian Prince Harry lived with a Gurkha battalion during his 10 weeks in Afghanistan. There is said to be a cultural affinity between Gurkhas and the Afghan people which is beneficial to the British Army effort there. Historian Tony Gould said Gurkhas have brought an excellent combination of qualities from a military point of view. He said: "They are tough, they are brave, they are durable, they are amenable to discipline. "They have another quality which you could say some British regiments had in the past, but it's doubtful that they have now, that is a strong family tradition. "So that within each battalion there were usually very, very close family links, so when they were fighting, they were not so much fighting for their officers or the cause but for their friends and family." Historica |
What do sumo wrestlers throw in the ring before they engage in combat? | Sumo Wrestling - A History and Style Guide By Robert Rousseau Updated March 12, 2016. When you think of sumo wrestling, one thing inevitably comes to mind. Sheer size. The sumo wrestlers of today are huge men that attempt to move others out of a ring or force them to the ground. In fact, the way they attack each other is similar to the way NFL offensive linemen attack defensive linemen, minus the uniforms and need for touchdowns. So keep reading for a good deal more on this martial sport that originated in Japan , the only place where it is currently practiced professionally. History of Sumo Sumo has changed a lot over the years, depending on the whims of the ruling parties and elite. What is known is that in ancient times it was associated with the Shinto religion and rituals correlated to it, via support from the Japanese imperial court. In fact, province representatives were even required to compete in contests known as sumai no sechie or in English, "sumai party." The Sumo ring, called a dohyo, came into being during a tournament organized by the principal warlord in Japan, Oda Nobunaga (the Edo period). continue reading below our video How to Throw a Perfect Spiral in Football Wrestlers, called rikishi, wore looser loincloths at the time, rather than the less flexible and tighter mawashi they cloth themselves with today. In addition, the rules began to change during the Edo period toward those of today, as previously there were different goals other than to move an opponent out of the ring or bring them to the ground. Along with this, professional sumo tournaments also began during the Edo period in the Tomioka Hachiman Shrine in 1684. Beginning practitioners were mostly ronin (masterless samurai ) that needed extra money. Soon after, these tournaments began being held in the Eko-in, though since 1909 they've been housed in the Ryogoku Kokugikan with a change to the Kuramae Kokugikan in the post war years until 1984. Sumo Characteristics and Specifics Sumo competitors are large, powerful men that rely on leverage, size, and power to push opponents out of the dohyo. Rikishi life is very strict, with all rules coming down from the Sumo Association. Along with this, wrestlers are often mandated to live in communal training stables known as heya. There are six divisions in sumo. These are makuuchi, juryo, makushita, sandanme, jonidan, and jonokuchi. The top division is makuuchi, and they fall in favor from there respectively. Wrestlers initially enter into the beginning division or jonokuchi and attempt to work their way up. At the top of the makuuchi division are the maegashira (numbered from one to about 16 or 17). Above these fighters are the three champions called sanyaku. They are titled komusubi, sekiwake, and ozeki in ascending order. The top dog is called the yokuzuna. The yokozuna is the grand champion. Interestingly, more than one wrestler can hold this title at the same time. There are six Grand Sumo tournaments every year. Sumo Rules and Etiquette There are a number of rituals that wrestlers engage in both before their bouts (including what they wear) as well as just before. Of particular note are the ladels of water they are given to rinse their mouths while on the dohyo, as well as the way competitors squat facing each other, clap their hands, and spread their hands wide to show that they are unarmed. In addition, rikishi throw salt in the ring, serving as one of the many ritual Shinto practices. Then of course there is the crouch before they charge one another. Both wrestlers must jump up from this crouch at the same time at the start of the bout or risk a referee restart. The referee points a war-fan at the winner of fights upon their conclusion, though this decision can be questioned and ultimately overturned by five judges sitting ringside. Fights usually last less than a minute. If a fight goes on for four minutes, the referee may call a water break. Ties are extremely rare. Sumo in MMA Size isn't everything, folks. Despite the fact that fighters like Lyoto Machida have used sumo wrestling to improve |
What was the operational squadron number of the Dambusters? | Lossiemouth | The Dambusters The Dambusters BLOG Lossiemouth Royal Air Force Lossiemouth was built during 1938 and 1939 with 15 Flying Training School forming in April 1939. The first aircraft to use Lossiemouth regularly were Oxfords and Harvards but, due to the location and good weather, many different types of aircraft were frequently diverted to the Station. In April 1940 the Station was handed over to Bomber Command and 20 Operational Training Unit was formed. Although mainly a training unit for Bomber crews during WWII, some operational raids were launched from Lossiemouth, the most important being 617 “The Dambusters” Squadron s successful attack on the Tirpitz, pride of the German battle fleet, on 12 November 1944. ??At the end of the hostilities the Station became a satellite unit of Milltown in Coastal Command, before being handed over to the Fleet Air Arm in 1946 and becoming HMS FULMAR, RNAS Lossiemouth. The Fleet Air Arm used Lossiemouth as a training station with pilots receiving their basic training before moving to Culdrose for instrument training. The final stage of training, (deck-landing) was practiced at Milltown, before students were allowed to land on HMS Theseus in the Moray Firth. ?? The Fleet Air Arm handed the Station back to the Royal Air Force on 28 September 1972 and D Flight, 202 Squadron, the Helicopter Search and Rescue Flight, was the first RAF unit to return. May 1973 saw the arrival of the Jaguar Conversion Team (renamed 226 Operational Conversion Unit on 1 October 1974) and in August 1973, 8 Squadron Shackletons transferred to Lossiemouth from nearby Kinloss. In December 1978, 48 Squadron of the Royal Air Force Regiment arrived to provide short-range defence with their Rapier surface-to-air missiles. In July 1979, 2622 (Highland) Royal Air Force Auxiliary Regiment was formed, tasked with the ground defence of the Station. From 1978 to 1981, 2 Tactical Weapons Unit flew Hunters from Lossiemouth prior to the reopening of RAF Chivenor. On 1 July 1991 the Shackletons of 8 Squadron retired from service and on 1 October 1991 237 Operational Conversion Unit was disbanded. In 1992 however, another unit was added to the Station strength with the formation of 237 Field Squadron of the Territorial Army responsible for Airfield Damage Repair. Also during that year, the important links between RAF Lossiemouth and the District of Moray were further strengthened when the Station formally received the Freedom of Moray. Major changes took place in 1993 with the Buccaneer anti-shipping squadrons starting to be replaced by the Tornado. On 1 October 12(B) Squadron lost its Buccaneers but kept its squadron number-plate when re-equipped with Tornados. On 1 November, the Tornado Weapons Conversion Unit, renamed XV(Reserve) Squadron arrived from RAF Honington in Suffolk. In April 1994, 208 Squadron was disbanded and was replaced by 617 Squadron, which transferred with their Tornados from RAF Marham in Norfolk. Although 48 Squadron Royal Air Force Regiment left Lossiemouth for Honington on 1 July 1996, RAF Lossiemouth continued to be one of the busiest front-line stations in the RAF with 3 Tornado Squadrons, including XV(Reserve) Squadron, 16(Reserve) Squadron (previously 226 OCU) and D Flight, 202 Squadron with their Sea Kings. This line-up continued until July 2000, when the Jaguars left for RAF Coltishall in Norfolk; however, with the increase in size of XV(Reserve) Squadron in 1999 following the closure of the Tri-national Tornado Training Establishment at RAF Cottesmore, the arrival of the Tornados of 14 Squadron from RAF Brüggen in January 2001, RAF Lossiemouth has become the busiest fast-jet station in the Royal Air Force. In May 2001, 51 RAF Regiment Squadron was reformed and now sits with 2622 Auxiliary Squadron under the newly formed 5 Force Protection Wing Headquarters at RAF Lossiemouth. Links |
Where on the human body is the skin the thinnest? | human skin | anatomy | Britannica.com Human skin freckle Human skin, in human anatomy, the covering, or integument , of the body’s surface that both provides protection and receives sensory stimuli from the external environment . The skin consists of three layers of tissue: the epidermis , an outermost layer that contains the primary protective structure, the stratum corneum; the dermis , a fibrous layer that supports and strengthens the epidermis; and the subcutis, a subcutaneous layer of fat beneath the dermis that supplies nutrients to the other two layers and that cushions and insulates the body. Animation and microphotography showing the skin’s three layers: the epidermis, dermis, and subcutis. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Distinctive features The apparent lack of body hair immediately distinguishes human beings from all other large land mammals. Regardless of individual or racial differences, the human body seems to be more or less hairless, in the sense that the hair is so vestigial as to seem absent; yet in certain areas hair grows profusely. These relatively hairy places may be referred to as epigamic areas, and they are concerned with social and sexual communication, either visually or by scent from glands associated with the hair follicles. Human skin, whose cells are generated continuously by the body, serves as a protective barrier … © MinuteEarth (A Britannica Publishing Partner) The characteristic features of skin change from the time of birth to old age. In infants and children it is velvety, dry, soft, and largely free of wrinkles and blemishes. Children younger than two years sweat poorly and irregularly; their sebaceous glands function minimally. At adolescence hair becomes longer, thicker, and more pigmented, particularly in the scalp, axillae, pubic eminence, and the male face. General skin pigmentation increases, localized pigmented foci appear mysteriously, and acne lesions often develop. Hair growth, sweating, and sebaceous secretion begin to blossom. As a person ages , anatomical and physiological alterations, as well as exposure to sunlight and wind, leave skin, particularly that not protected by clothing, dry, wrinkled, and flaccid. Overview of why skin ages. Contunico © ZDF Enterprises GmbH, Mainz Similar Topics human skeletal system Human skin, more than that of any other mammal , exhibits striking topographic differences. An example is the dissimilarity between the palms and the backs of the hands and fingers. The skin of the eyebrows is thick, coarse, and hairy; that on the eyelids is thin, smooth, and covered with almost invisible hairs. The face is seldom visibly haired on the forehead and cheekbones. It is completely hairless in the vermilion border of the lips, yet coarsely hairy over the chin and jaws of males. The surfaces of the forehead, cheeks, and nose are normally oily, in contrast with the relatively greaseless lower surface of the chin and jaws. The skin of the chest, pubic region, scalp, axillae, abdomen, soles of the feet, and ends of the fingers varies as much structurally and functionally as it would if the skin in these different areas belonged to different animals. Section through human skin and underlying structures. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. The skin achieves strength and pliability by being composed of numbers of layers oriented so that each complements the others structurally and functionally. To allow communication with the environment, countless nerves—some modified as specialized receptor end organs and others more or less structureless—come as close as possible to the surface layer, and nearly every skin organ is enwrapped by skeins of fine sensory nerves. The dermis The dermis makes up the bulk of the skin and provides physical protection. It is composed of an association of fibres, mainly collagen , with materials known as glycosaminoglycans , which are capable of holding a large amount of water, thus maintaining the turgidity of the skin. A network of extendable elastic fibres keeps the skin taut and restores it after it has been stretched. Human Skin: Fac |
Who received a medal in 1838 for assisting her lighthouse keeper father rescue five people from a shipwreck ? | Town of Isle aux Morts - Ann Harvey Nomination Letter Ann Harvey Nomination Letter Use scrollbar below to read further.. February 15th, 2009 P.O. Box 8700, Colonial Building St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6 Mr. Keough: We would like to nominate Ann Harvey of Isle aux Morts, Newfoundland and Labrador, for consideration by the Provincial Historic Commemorations Board. We feel that Ann Harvey and her family, through their heroism and hospitality, have had a significant impact on this province demonstrating to the whole world these most positive traits of our people. Our community is very proud of our rich maritime heritage and feels that in a province where shipwrecks are so common, Ann's story has emerged as a very unique one because of the magnitude of her heroic deeds and the fact that she was able to repeat it in a span of ten years. Equally important is the fact that she played such a prominent role at a time when women were thought to be ‘invisible’ people in our society. In her October 3rd, 2008 release unveiling her government’s new initiative of Character: Newfoundland and Labrador, Education Minister Joan Burke probably summarized the role of notable women like Ann Harvey best when she said: “The province we enjoy today is founded on the strength and determination of the women and men of Newfoundland and Labrador’s past. They saved lives, tended the sick and provided spiritual guidance.” Through this program Ann’s extraordinary contribution is being celebrated along with other remarkable women like Myra Bennett, Elizabeth Goudie and Doris Saunders. For this reason, we see it befitting to nominate Ann Harvey as an EXCEPTIONAL PERSON who has played a significant role in our history and culture. Further proof of the significance of this story is the type of recognition it has received after one hundred eighty years. Most recently it has been the subject of an award winning novel, 'Ann and Seamus', by Newfoundland author Kevin Major. Former Memorial University president, Dr. Axel Meisen, read the novel and thought the story would be a good topic for an opera so he pitched the idea to Susan Knight, artistic director of the acclaimed choir, Shallaway. In turn, Mrs. Knight commissioned Stephen Hatfield, internationally known composer, conductor and educator, to compose a folk opera to further celebrate Ann’s legacy. The chamber opera premiered in St. John’s in June of 2006 and in the summer of 2007 was performed for audiences across Canada and the United States, with a final performance at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Last summer it was performed in Denmark and Ireland. Ann's story is only now being discovered by some of the descendants of the survivors she helped rescue. Some of them were able to attend the premiere of the opera in St. John's and none of them could leave the province without first making the trek to Isle aux Morts to witness where this shipwreck occurred and to pay their respects to the family at the Harvey gravesite. One of them, Bruce Arnott, probably best expressed the sentiment these descendants feel for Ann and her family when he wrote "I and many others would never have been born but for Ann Harvey's courage in rescuing our ancestors from the wreck of the Despatch in 1828..." It begs the question: 'How many people out there owe their existence to Ann and what have their contributions been to our society?' All because Ann and her family took the time to help! While this nomination has a lot of support, one of our main supporters is the Harvey Story Steering Committee which has emerged over the past couple of years to embark on the development of Ann's story as a major tourism attraction for the community and region. This Committee consists of representatives of the two levels of government, along with the municipal government, key development groups, and private stakeholders in the community. Please find enclosed our nomination. We understand this nomination will first be reviewed by the PHCB Secretariat for completeness and conformity to the appl |
What was the name of the Brighton hotel bombed by the IRA in 1984? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 12 | 1984: Tory Cabinet in Brighton bomb blast About This Site | Text Only 1984: Tory Cabinet in Brighton bomb blast There has been a direct bomb attack on the British Government at the Conservative party conference in Brighton. At least two people have been killed and many others seriously injured, including two senior Cabinet ministers. The blast tore apart the Brighton Grand Hotel where members of the Cabinet have been staying for the Conservative party conference. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and her husband Dennis narrowly escaped injury. The IRA has issued a statement claiming it had placed a 100lb bomb in the hotel. The statement read: "Today we were unlucky, but remember, we only have to be lucky once; you will have to be lucky always. Give Ireland peace and there will be no war." The dead have not yet been named. Among the injured were Trade and Industry Secretary Norman Tebbit, his wife Margaret and Government Chief Whip, John Wakeham. Pulled from the rubble Firemen used BBC arc lights after cables were cut to rescue Mr Tebbit from the rubble, in a painstaking operation that took several hours. Breakfast television showed pictures of the rescue and a conscious Mr Tebbit, clearly in pain, being stretchered to safety. His wife suffered neck injuries. The bomb went off at 0254 local time, ripping open the front of the hotel on the top floors and sending masonry crashing down on guests sleeping below. Fireman say many lives were probably saved because the well-constructed Victorian hotel remained standing, despite the central section of eight floors collapsing into the basement. At Mrs Thatcher's insistence the conference opened on schedule at 0930. In her redrafted speech to the party she declared: "This attack has failed. All attempts to destroy democracy by terrorism will fail." The Queen was said to be "very shocked" by the bombing. Opposition Leader Neil Kinnock expressed his "horror and outrage". Meanwhile security in the seaside town has been massively increased as rescue workers continue to search for people trapped in the rubble. Detectives are now beginning a major investigation into who was behind the bombing and how such a major breach in security occurred. |
Which two tribes combined to defeat General Custer's forces at the Battle of Little Big Horn? | Indians defeat Custer at Little Big Horn - Jun 25, 1876 - HISTORY.com Indians defeat Custer at Little Big Horn Share this: Indians defeat Custer at Little Big Horn Author Indians defeat Custer at Little Big Horn URL Publisher A+E Networks Determined to resist the efforts of the U.S. Army to force them onto reservations, Indians under the leadership of Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse wipe out Lieutenant Colonel George Custer and much of his 7th Cavalry at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Sioux Chiefs Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse had been successfully resisting American efforts to confine their people to reservations for more than a decade. Although both chiefs wanted nothing more than to be left alone to pursue their traditional ways, the growing tide of white settlers invading their lands inevitably led to violent confrontations. Increasingly, the Sioux and Cheyenne who did try to cooperate with the U.S. government discovered they were rewarded only with broken promises and marginal reservation lands. In 1875, after the U.S. Army blatantly ignored treaty provisions and invaded the sacred Black Hills, many formerly cooperative Sioux and Cheyenne abandoned their reservations to join Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse in Montana. They would not return without a fight. Late in 1875, the U.S. Army ordered all the “hostile” Indians in Montana to return to their reservations or risk being attacked. Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse ignored the order and sent messengers out to urge other Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapahoe Indians to unite with them to meet the white threat. By the late spring of 1876, more than 10,000 Indians had gathered in a massive camp along a river in southern Montana called the Little Big Horn. “We must stand together or they will kill us separately,” Sitting Bull told them. “These soldiers have come shooting; they want war. All right, we’ll give it to them.” Meanwhile, three columns of U.S. soldiers were converging on the Little Big Horn. On June 17, the first column under the command of General George Crook was badly bloodied by Sioux and Cheyenne warriors led by Crazy Horse. Stunned by the size and ferocity of the Indian attack, Crook was forced to withdraw. Knowing nothing of Crook’s defeat, the two remaining columns commanded by General Alfred Terry and General John Gibbon continued toward the Little Big Horn. On June 22, Terry ordered the 7th Cavalry under the command of Lieutenant Colonel George Custer to scout ahead for Indians. On the morning of this day in 1876, Custer’s scouts told him that a gigantic Indian village lay nearby in the valley of the Little Big Horn River. Custer dismissed the scouts’ claim that the village was extraordinarily large-certainly many thousands of Indians-as exaggerated. Indeed, his main fear was that the Indians would scatter before he could attack. Rather than wait for reinforcements, Custer decided to move forward immediately and stage an unusual mid-day attack. As the 7th Cavalry entered the valley, Custer divided the regiment of about 600 men into four battalions, keeping a force of 215 under his own command. In the vast Indian encampment (historians estimate there were as many as 11,000 Indians), word quickly spread of the approaching soldiers. Too old actually to engage in battle, Sitting Bull rallied his warriors while seeing to the protection of the women and children. The younger Crazy Horse prepared for battle and sped off with a large force of warriors to meet the invaders. As Custer’s divided regiment advanced, the soldiers suddenly found they were under attack by a rapidly growing number of Indians. Gradually, it dawned on Custer that his scouts had not exaggerated the size of the Indian force after all. He immediately dispatched urgent orders in an attempt to regroup his regiment. The other battalions, however, were facing equally massive attacks and were unable to come to his aid. Soon, Custer and his 215 men found themselves cut off and under attack by as many as 3,000 armed braves. Within an hour, they were wiped out to the last man. The remaini |
Where would you find a 'Bullet Train'? | What is a Bullet Train? (with pictures) What is a Bullet Train? Last Modified Date: 29 November 2016 Copyright Protected: These 10 facts about space will blow your mind A bullet train is a term used to describe a high-speed passenger rail train. Originating in Japan, it is so named because of its sleek, aerodynamic appearance and its speed. The actual Japanese word for this rail service is Shinkansen, which, when literally translated into English, means “new trunk lines.” Public transportation is an important element of Japanese society, as the topography of the island nation limits the amount of available and usable space for roads. For many people, mass transportation is their main means of transportation. In light of this fact, the bullet train was conceived as a high-speed railway that would reduce the travel time between Japan’s large cities. The train achieves its high speed through the use of an aerodynamic shape and technology designed to fully maximize the power of the train. The railroad tracks for it were developed specifically for high-speed rail service. Conventional trains do not run on the Shinkansen lines and high-speed trains do not run on conventional tracks. This allows the trains to run at consistently high speeds, without having to reduce their operating speeds for slower trains on the tracks. The tracks are not designed to go around hills or mountains. Rather, a system of tunnels and viaducts allow the trains to go through any obstruction, which helps the Shinkansen maintain its high speeds. There are no railroad crossings, no changes of the right-of-way, and limited stops on the route. The bullet train began service in Japan in late 1964, connecting the cities of Tokyo and Osaka. The original trains traveled at approximately 125 miles per hour (200 kilometers per hour.) This allowed the 320 mile (550 kilometer) distance between Tokyo and Osaka to be traveled in about three hours. Today, the system consists of eight lines of service throughout most of Japan. It can reach speeds of up to 200 miles per hour (322 kilometers per hour) and make the journey between Tokyo and Osaka in approximately two and one-half hours. Since the Shinkansen began operation in 1964, over 6 billion passengers have traveled on the railway, and there have been no major accidents. The success of the high-speed rail line in Japan encouraged other nations to develop their own similar programs. High-speed rail is now a fixture of mass transportation in many European and Asian nations. Two of the more notable services are in France and Spain. The French Train à Grande Vitesse (TGV) line is widely considered to be the most extensive high-speed rail system in Europe. The TGV began service in 1981 between the cities of Paris and Lyon. By 2007, the line had over 200 destinations throughout France and in neighboring countries such as Germany, Switzerland, and Luxembourg. It is estimated that, as of 2009, the system has carried in excess of 1.3 billion passengers since service began. Spain's bullet train service, known as the Alta Velocidad Española, or AVE, began service in 1992 between the cities of Seville and Madrid. It has now expanded north to the city of Barcelona and south of Seville to the city of Malaga. Spain is planning future expansion of the line, which would ultimately create a larger network than the French line. Other nations with high-speed rail include the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Portugal Taiwan and South Korea. China began development of its own program in the late 1990s and early 2000s. High-speed service began in Shanghai in 2004, and in 2008, service between Beijing and Tianjin was inaugurated. China is now embarking on an ambitious expansion program to provide high-speed service throughout the nation. Ad |
What is the sea that lies between Italy and Yugoslavia? | ITALY ITALY Updated 09 May 2014 SUBMISSION IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE DEPOSIT OBLIGATIONS PURSUANT TO THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE SEA (UNCLOS) M.Z.N. 5. 1996. LOS of 19 April 1996 : Deposit of various charts and geographical coordinates, as contained in: - Presidential Decree No. 830 of 22 May 1969; - Decree of the President of the Republic No. 816 of 26 April 1977; - Law No. 347 of 3 June 1978; - Law No. 348 of 3 June 1978; - Law 107 of 2 March 1987 (published in Regular Supplement to the G.U. 70 of 25 March 1987); - Law No. 59 of 11 February 1989; - Law No. 147 of 12 April 1995 (published in Regular Supplement to the G.U. 99 of 29 April 1995); - Law 290 of 23 May 1980 (published in Regular Supplement to the G.U. 181 of 3 July 1980); Relevant articles of UNCLOS : 16(2); 84(2) LOSIC No. 3 and No. 9 Charts at DOALOS/OLA; Decree No. 816 of 1977 in The Law of the Sea: Baselines - National Legislation with Illustrative Maps (United Nations publication, Sales No. E.89.V.10)., p. 201 Communications received by the Secretary-General in connection with the deposit of charts and/or lists of geographical coordinates of points N/A SUBMISSION IN REFERENCE TO DUE PUBLICITY OBLIGATIONS PURSUANT TO THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE SEA (UNCLOS) Laws and regulations applicable to innocent passage through the territorial sea and to transit passage through straits used for international navigation; namely: - Art. 83 of the Navigation Code; - Law 16 June 1912 (in Official Gazette of the Italian Republic of 27 June 1912, No. 151); - Royal Decree 24 August 1933, No. 2423 (in Official Gazette of the Italian Republic of 22 May 1934, No. 130); - Decree of the Minister of Merchant Marine of 8 May 1985 relating to the Strait of Messina (in Official Gazette of the Italian Republic of 11 May 1985, No. 110); - Decree of the Minister of Merchant Marine of 26 February 1993 relating to the Straits of Boniface (in Official Gazette of the Italian Republic of 2 March 1993, No. 50); Relevant article of UNCLOS : 21(3); 42(3); LOSIC s No. 2 and No. 5 Laws and Decrees at DOALOS/OLA; Decree of 26 February 1993 in The Law of the Sea: Current Developments in State Practice IV (United Nations publication, Sales No. E.95.V.10)., p. 69 Communications received by the Secretary-General in connection with the submission in reference to due publicity obligations N/A Agreement between Italy and Yugoslavia concerning the delimitation of the continental shelf between the two countries in the Adriatic Sea *, 8 January 1968 >>>Comments and suggestions? Mail to : DOALOS | >>> Oceans and Law of the Sea | >>> Search Oceans and Law of the Sea web site | >>> United Nations web site Version 7, or higher, of Adobe� Acrobat� Reader is recommended to access all of the PDF files on this website. The Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs of the United Nations makes every effort to provide the most up-to-date information available to it at this website. However, it should be understood that information contained therein may not necessarily reflect all information made available to the Division, although it is revised and updated continuously. This material is for information purposes only, and the United Nations assumes no liability whatsoever with regard to the accuracy of the data. Regarding the content of any part of this collection, States and other users are invited to bring to the attention of the Division any omissions or new developments ( DOALOS Email ; |
Which was the only state in the USA to be named after a President? | Masonic Presidents of the United States – Freemason Information Five Infamous Masons Many believe that every U.S. President was a Freemason. But, there were only a few Freemason Presidents in the long line of Americas Executive office. Among those President’s what also wore the Masonic Apron you will find a few familiar names among a few lesser known presidents. Along with their Masonic careers, so too will you discover a few lesser known facts that bear interesting consideration in light of their fraternal affiliation. American Masonic Presidents Freemason Presidents of the United States of America George Washington George Washington President 1789-1797 / Master Mason 1753 George Washington became a Mason at age 20 in 1753. it is suggested that he may have attended approximately nine Masonic lodge meetings during the remaining 46 years of his life, and probably never presided over any lodge. However, George Washington wrote letters in which he said he was happy to be a Mason, and, in 1791, described Masonry as being “founded in justice and benevolence…the grand object of Masonry is to promote the happiness of the human race.” Asked more specifically about Freemasonry in 1798, Washington wrote, “…So far as I am acquainted with the principles and Doctrines of Free Masonry, I conceive them to be founded on benevolence and to be exercised for the good of mankind. If it has been a Cloak to promote improper or nefarious objects, it is a melancholly [sic] proof that in unworthy hands, the best institutions may be made use of to promote the worst designs.” Interestingly, brother George Washington took his oath of office as the first President of the United States with his hand upon a Bible from St. John’s Lodge No. 1,of the Ancient York Masons. Since then, George Washington’s Inaugural Bible has been used used for the inaugurations of Warren G. Harding, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Jimmy Carter, and George H. W. Bush. Additional use has been made in the funeral processions of Presidents Washington and Abraham Lincoln and in the center-stone laying of the U.S. Capitol, the addition of the Washington Monument, the centennials of the cornerstone laying of the White House, U.S. Capitol, and the Statue of Liberty, the 1964 World’s Fair as well as the launching of the aircraft carrier George Washington. The Washington bible is, interestingly, still in active use by St. Johns Lodge when not in civic display. James Monroe President 1817-1825 / Master Mason 1776 Entered Apprentice in Williamsburg Lodge No. 6 at Williamsburg, VA., on November 9, 1775. Sadly there is no record of his taking any further degrees beyond the first. The records of Cumberland Lodge no. 8 in Tennessee, June 8, 1819, show a reception for Monroe as “a Brother of the Craft.” possibly a Master Mason in 1776. Said of the Masonic president James Monroe, he was an “Episcopalian of deistic tendencies who valued civic virtues above religious doctrine.” Stating in his first inaugural address the concept of religious freedom, “boasting that Americans may worship ‘the Divine Author’ in any manner they choose.” From The Religion of James Monroe , in the Virginia Quarterly Review, Autumn, 2003. Andrew Jackson President 1829-1837 / Master Mason 1800 It is suggested that President Jackson become a Mason in Harmony lodge No. 1 in Tennessee. Harmony Lodge began as No. 29 under the charter of North Carolina, later to be named No. 1 under the Tennessee grand Lodge in 1913. It has been said that Br. Jackson attended lodge at Clover Bottom Lodge under the Grand Lodge of Kentucky. He was present in lodge at Greeneville in 1801 and acted as Senior Warden pro-tem. The records of St. Tammany Lodge No. 29 at Nashville, which became Harmony Lodge no. 1 under the Grand Lodge of Tennessee, show that Jackson was a member. A very active Freemason, President Jackson served as the Grand Master of Tennessee Masons from 1822 to 1823. James K. Polk President 1845-1849 / Master Mason 1820 Master Mason 1820. EA, FC, MM, in Columbia Lodge No. 31, Columbia, Tenn., 1820, exalted a Royal Arch M |
What year was Juan Carlos proclaimed King of Spain? | The reign in Spain is over: Tearful Juan Carlos signs his abdication as country welcomes King Felipe and Queen Letizia | Daily Mail Online The reign in Spain is over: Tearful Juan Carlos signs his abdication as country welcomes King Felipe and Queen Letizia Prince Felipe ascends to the Spanish throne at midnight King Juan Carlos tonight signed his abdication into law after 36-year reign There won't be any ritzy official celebrations due to the economic crisis comments Crown Prince Felipe ascended to the Spanish throne at the stroke of midnight, after his father King Juan Carlos tearfully signed his own abdication into law. By royal standards, the ascension of King Felipe and his wife Queen Letizia was humble affair, with reception guests served hot and cold tapas-style nibbles, to be eaten while standing. There was no champagne, just sparkling cava wine from Spain's Catalonia region. The economic crisis that has left a quarter of Spaniards out of work prompted Europe's newest king to be relatively frugal at his proclamation. Scroll down for videos (from left) Spanish Queen Sofia, Crown Prince Felipe, King Juan Carlos and Princess Letizia attend the ceremony where the King signed the Constitutional law allowing abdication King Juan Carlos, left, embraces Spanish Crown Prince Felipe after signing the abdication law in Madrid Princess Letizia smiles at Prince Felipe as they arrive at the ceremony this afternoon King Juan Carlos signs the constitutional law as Queen Sofia looks on Princess Letizia looked glamourous at the ceremony in a simple black and cream outfit Juan Carlos yesterday signed legislation, approved by Parliament earlier this month, setting out the legal framework for the handover. The retiring monarch, who underwent a hip replacement operation last November, used a walking cane and moved with difficulty during the televised signing ceremony. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy immediately ratified the law, which went into force at midnight in Spain. Felipe is to be formally proclaimed monarch and swear an oath at a ceremony with lawmakers in Parliament later today. It will be a no-frills event, though the 18th-century Spanish crown and 17th-century scepter will be on display. After a brief military parade, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will take a drive through expected crowds along some of Madrid's most emblematic streets and monuments - such as the Prado Museum and the Cibeles fountain. The palace acknowledged that the customary pomp had been eliminated 'in keeping with the criteria of austerity that the times recommend.' The King speaks with Princess Leonor and Princess Sofia as Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia watch on Queen Sofia, King Juan Carlos, Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia stand to honour the ceremony. The landmark occasion will not be a particularly lavish affair to reflect the country's economic crisis The new royal couple will ascend the throne when the clock strikes midnight The reasoning behind that choice is easy to understand, says Emilio de Diego Garcia, history professor at Madrid's Complutense University. 'In a time when every expense is examined with a magnifying glass, particularly public money, any ostentation would have been criticized' he said. Juan Carlos announced his surprise decision to abdicate on June 2, saying he was stepping aside after a four-decade reign to allow for younger royal blood to rally the country that is still trying to shrug off a double-dip recession and a 26 percent jobless rate. During most of his reign, the monarch was held in high esteem for his role in helping steer the country from military dictatorship to democracy. He took over the throne in 1975, two days after the death of longtime dictator General Francisco Franco, and then endeared himself to many by making army rebels stand down during an attempted military coup in 1981. Today is Spanish King Juan Carlos' last day on the throne before his son ascends and already the shops are packed with memorabilia to celebrate Prince Felipe's coronation His son Prince Felipe ascends to t |
Which US President was a peanut farmer? | From peanut farmer to US president, Jimmy Carter fights for human rights | The National Jimmy Carter by Kagan McLeod for The National From peanut farmer to US president, Jimmy Carter fights for human rights Profiles For generations, the sleepy settlement of Plains (population 680), set "among the pine trees, peanut fields, magnolias and gnats" of Southwest Georgia in the US, as the city itself puts it, had only one thing going for it - peanuts. That all changed in 1976 when local boy and peanut farmer Jimmy Carter, who had been elected governor of the State of Georgia in 1970, won the Democratic Party's presidential nomination and, to the surprise of many, Plains became the hometown of the 39th President of the United States. Carter has continued to make the town of Plains proud well after his four-year term in the White House, with his continuing efforts on human rights around the world. So his attack this week on America's "cruel and unusual" human-rights record, published on Sunday in The New York Times - a scathing comment on the US administration's drone warfare and terror laws - was entirely in keeping not only with his beliefs, but also with his record as president and his tireless work since as founder of the Atlanta-based Carter Center, dedicated since 1982 to "Waging peace. Fighting disease. Building hope". His personal path to power, however, began at Plains High School, where he was heavily influenced by a teacher, Julia Coleman, whom he mentioned in his inaugural presidential speech and always credited with having developed his sense of social responsibility. Community was always important to Carter, who began serving as a Sunday School teacher as a young man, but his first taste of public office came in 1955, when he ran for and won a seat on the Sumter County Board of Education. Research carried out in 1977 by Debrett's, the authority on English lineage, revealed that Carter was genetically cut out for high office - he was related to George Washington, three other early American presidents and Queen Elizabeth I. But it was the issue of racial segregation that led Carter on the march towards the highest office. Carter had joined the US Navy in 1943 and planned to make it a career. In 1954, however, the death of his father from cancer obliged him to resign his commission and return to Plains with his wife, Rosalynn, whom he had married in 1946, to run the family peanut farm. Immediately, they ran into trouble - natural, and man-made. First, a bad drought hit the farm's profits; then a White Citizens' Council was formed to maintain white supremacy in the South. Carter refused to join and, for a while, his business was boycotted. Segregation in the southern US would be a deciding factor in Carter's decision to run for office. In fact, he announced his candidacy for the state Senate in 1961 on the same day James Meredith attempted to enrol as the first black student at the University of Mississippi. Later, as governor and president, Carter was "continually reminded by national and world events of these earliest days of my political life and the similar challenges that still confront people everywhere who search for justice, truth, human rights and governments in which they can have confidence". Carter's presidency was unpretentious. On his inauguration day, Carter walked to the White House and, once there, he and Rosalynn kept things simple. Three of their four children were adults by that time and the last, Amy, was sent to a public school in Washington. The deeply religious Carter brought a level of moral clarity to the presidency, rooted in Old Testament values - his fierce critique in TheNew York Times of US policy under Barack Obama was in keeping with his political and religious beliefs. He attacked the current administration's official sanctioning of overseas assassinations, the "hundreds of innocent civilians" killed by the use of drones in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia and Yemen, "unthinkable in previous times", the introduction of legislation to legalise the president's right to detain terror suspect |
What was the name of America's first atomic powered submarine? | USS Nautilus (SSN-571) USS Nautilus was the first nuclear-powered submarine. Electric Boat Company in Groton, Connecticutthe same company that had sold the U.S. Navy its first submarine in 1900laid her keel 14 June 1952. She was launched 18 months later and commissioned in September 1954. Although Nautilus was a large boat for her time323 feet (98 m) long and displacing 4,092 tons submerged, with a crew of 104she was also fast. The newly developed S2W (Submarine, Model 2, Westinghouse) pressurized-water nuclear reactor provided her power both on the surface, where her top speed was 22 knots (41 km/hr), and underwater, where she could do 23 knots (42 km/hr). Message from Nautilus to the Commander, Submarine Forces Atlantic, at start of Nautilus' first sea trial, 17 January 1955, shortly after 11:00 a.m. Nautilus was a fully functional warship. Here crewmen load a torpedo through the hatch on her deck. Courtesy U.S. Naval Institute The Nautilus underwent sea trials in 1955. Courtesy Naval Historical Center |
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